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Monday, April 14, 2008
I don't even know where to begin, but to say that last week was one of the most draining that I've experienced. I felt like I was a rubber ball thrown from one wall of emotion (terrified) to another (scrambling, nervous) to another (relieved, elated) to yet another (insanely enraged beyond all imagination).
Which is why I stayed away from my blog until tonight. BECAUSE UNDER THAT TYPE OF EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE SNAPPED EVERY SINGLE THREAD OF RATIONALITY INTO THIRDS.
Really. I'm not exaggerating.
Oh, where do I begin?
|This is the little 4 year old boy who's been complaining of headaches and "Mommy, my bed is twirling" for the past few months.
So, we took him to the doc:
And we went home and just kept careful watch of what might trigger these episodes.
A few weeks later, I brought him back to the doc, prompted by Andrew's teacher who mentioned to me that he was complaining about his head.
Doc: "I think we should get a brain MRI because blahblah blah TUMOR blah
There probably were a few more blahs in that conversation, interjected by several OH SHITs. But who's keeping record?
Armed with lots of lab orders, phone numbers and a bunch of big, fancy medical terms that I quickly scribbled down, I just went on autopilot, arranging for specialists, labwork, insurance approvals and the MRI.
Because our insurance plan is more stringent than a hamster's ass (being self-employed or a small business really sucks for affordable options), I spent hours on the phone getting the runaround. It was no fault of the insurance company – they have their rules and I signed paperwork agreeing to follow them. And of all the parties involved, my nurse case manager was most helpful.
But Andrew's doctor's office held the ONLY key to getting all the other tests and appointments approved. AND THEY KEPT PASSING THAT DAMN KEY AROUND THEIR OFFICE. At noon, Rick had possession of the key, but oops! He's out to lunch. Call back. Then he passed it to nurse Kathy who then did a quarter-turn underhanded toss to office manager just seconds before her 2-minute time out. Leave a message. Then office manager Stacy dribbled it to center field, fake right, fake left and shot it towards the basket, only to be intercepted by what's-her-name the receptionist. Call back.
Oh, if you can't tell. I don't know jack shit about basketball. Whatever.
Finally, I got the brain MRI scheduled at the hospital for Tuesday morning. But wait, the a bumbling nurse calls Monday afternoon saying they had a scheduling goof and the next opening was in 4 weeks. Would we mind waiting?
hmmmm…it's just a possible FUCKING TUMOR in my kid's head. What do you think???
So after my little hissy fit, they gave in an told me to come tomorrow morning 7am sharp. We get there at 7am. We checked in and waited. And waited. And waited. An hour and half later, still waiting. Keep in mind that Andrew wasn't allowed to have a drop of fluid or anything to eat since midnight. My poor baby is thirsty, "a little sip of water please, Mommy?"
I go ask. "Oh, I'm sorry. We're missing some paperwork from his file. We have to wait until your doctor's office opens at 8:30 to get the paper faxed over"
and then they forgot about us.
sigh (wishing either I had some Valium or a bag of petrified brussel sprouts to pelt the staff with)
Finally. Andrew's name was called. Oh my little precious baby was scared. Scared of blood, scared of needles, scared of the mask that they would have to put over his mouth to make him go night-night for a while so that they could get the MRI of his brain. He was so terrified he started shaking, screaming, crying, hyperventilating. He didn't want the doctors, the nurses, the instruments. He just wanted to go home and hide in bed. So the doctor on duty gave him a "cousin of Valium" to make him sleepy, woozy and more cooperative…just so they could at least get him to lay still enough to hook up all the monitoring equipment and the dreadful mask to sedate him.
I'm surprised that they didn't offer me a whiff of the stuff either, though I was tempted to wrestle that mask away from the nurse and suck in a few deep, long breaths before security would come arrest me. But I was chicken shit and didn't.
I stayed with Andrew up until he was sedated and then was escorted out. I have no idea how long I was in the waiting room, but kept checking in with the front desk just in case they forgot about us AGAIN. That waiting room is hell. Not only was the TV stuck on some political bullshit channel but I was going through all possible worst case scenarios in my mind.
After a loooong time, a nurse came to me and said simply, "Andrew is awake. Come with me." She led me towards a room where a nurse was holding a small, shrieking, thrashing child. The cry was unfamiliar and that was not my child. I know my child's cry and that is not Andrew.
But it was Andrew. I had never heard this cry before because I am a mother who does everything possible to shield and protect my children from harm, hurt and suffering. And this was the first time Andrew experienced this much fear. It took about a half hour to calm his thrashing body about half the hospital's supply of Spiderman stickers to bribe him to stop crying.
We wobbled outta that hospital, his legs still unsure of supporting his body as the effects of the sedation medication was still wearing off.
And then began the wait for the results.
I prayed to Buddha that they didn't forget about us again.
The phone rings that afternoon and it was the original doctor, Andrew's primary pediatrician, you know, the blah blah blah TUMOR doctor.
"MRI came back fine. Andrew's brain is normal. Maybe he just needs glasses. We should get him an eye exam"
[this portion of the blog had to be edited out due to extreme foul language]
Excuse me, but a FUCKING EYE EXAM? Let's see if this makes any sense.
What do you think should have happened first, a $200 eye exam? or a $5,000 brain MRI that absolutely terrified and haunted Andrew so badly he's got nightmares every single night since?
hmmm….can someone hand me that tennis racket? Because I think I might just have a bunch of petrified brussel sprouts stuffed in my left pocket.
We're in Los Angeles right now, so the eye exam will have to wait until we return. But I do think Andrew would look pretty damn smart in glasses. Ok, these are really plastic play goggles from this toy.
Anyways, we're doing great – the boys are having so much fun at PoPo (my mom) and GongGong's (my dad) house – especially jumping on OPF (other people's furniture) as they discovered you get a higher bounce and a faster lift on nice, new, expensive leather couches.
We'll be here for another week visiting, me working, kids exploring….while Scott stays home to work, keep my garden alive (TOMATOES! TOMATOES! TOMATOES!) and try to win a nice, cushy seat in this year's World Series of Poker, because yeah, we could certainly use an extra $35 million. The kids and I miss him terribly! But thanks to email, text, phone calls, instant messaging, we bug him every 15 minutes.
EDIT: While it might seem I might be upset at the medical system or insurance system, I'm not. Yes, they are broken, but I can't name one country that has a perfect system. I was just upset at the entire situation and specific moronic people that get paid to "toss the key" around. I do understand that doctors practice under such great risk for malpractice suits – so yeah, if I were a doctor, I'd probably cover my ass too. I am very grateful that the tests were negative and relieved that at least no matter what, we can rule out the big "T" word. But damn. I need a new pediatrician!
So I'm in LA teaching 2 classes – one on Thursday and the other on Saturday. Both are hands-on classes at Epicurean School of Culinary Arts, a super-cool studio teaching kitchen blocks from the Beverly Center. Wanna come? There are a few spot left in each class. And bring your camera! We'll talk a bit about food photography and maybe do an impromptu photo shoot of the dishes we cook.
This girl will be helping me on Thursday's class (excited to meet her and her boyfriend in person!)
and if you're free on Saturday night and want to assist in the class, I'd love to have you. Shoot me an email at [email protected].
LOS ANGELES, CA Thursday, April 17th 6:30pm: Asian Party Food.
Please contact the Epicurean Culinary Academy to register.
Vietnamese Fresh Summer Rolls with Cashew Nut Dipping Sauce
Minced Chicken in Cool Lettuce Cups with Crispy Noodles
Korean Bulgogi Spiced Burger Bar
Fresh Lemongrass Ginger Ale
LOS ANGELES, CA Saturday, April 19th 6:30pm: Southeast Asian II (different menu from last SEAsian class in LA)
Please contact the Epicurean Culinary Academy to register.
Lemongrass Chicken & Coconut Soup
Malaysian Chili Shrimp
Vietnamese Fragrant Crispy Chicken Wings
Vegetable Pad Thai
OH MY FUCKING GOD, I hope you tore the pediatrician a new one. 1) for NOT suggesting the eye exam 1st, and 2) for the office run around as well. He needs to know what a HUGE hassle & traumatic experience the whole things was. Any ways, I'm so glad that there's no tumor.
If you're ever in the SF Bay Area (esp. the South Bay!) teaching classes, let me know. I'd love to take one of your classes! I get so hungry & immediately crave whatever you've made every time I see one of your new food pics.
So glad to hear good news. And it is good news. I am sorry you went through all this worry but at least you know he has been checked for the big one and is Okay. Many parents are told otherwise.
Sometimes how these so-called professionals are out of touch with the real world really gobsmacks me. Why isn't common sense more commonly possessed, you wonder?
Wish I could join you in a fun cooking session, Mrs Steamy. All the best!
that is sooooooo good news steamy! you must be really relieved that your boy is fine. my boy was also sick (hernia) when he was like 2 1/2, got operated on, and came out fine. I could just imagine the pain and the agony you went through…waiting and waiting.
andrew, i think your new glasses will look so cool on you!
Great to hear the good news that he is in good health!
I hope that the eye exam makes everything better for him. What pain you guys must be going through. Go Spiderman bandaids!
Oh Jaden! I can't believe Andrew had to go through all that crap! Shouldnt an eye examination be offered first? How horrible is it for a child to go through that process when it could be unnecessary!
Take care of yourself as well!
Every parent's nightmare – thankfully, though, a happy ending. Andrew's fears will subside, with plenty of love and a little time.
OMG! I want to slap that doctor and can you sue that doctor?! I'm glad that it wasn't a tumor! Take care.
gosh same ol crap everywhere! glad he's ok and jumping on opf…u must try it, u NEEDED it (but not on MY furniture) HAHA
my mum felt killer headaches, and local doctors in indo suggested these bunches of craps:
– brain tumor
– eye tumor
– eye pressure might be so high she might lose her sight
– skyrocketing high blood pressure (can't they even check this right???!!)
– possible stroke
– a hole in her heart
– 10001 scary bla bla bla
which led my mum to singapore for a check up with the best eye doc ever (imagine the ticket cost, accomodation, doctor, 100001 tests) and the conclusion was…
sounds familiar eh? WAAAAAAWAWAWAWAWAWAW
"Gee, lady … looks like your car needs a new engine … maybe even a new transmission … oops, our bad! Here, have some new wiper blades. That'll be $7500 for the previous 'work' …"
Dang Jaden, what a scam they've got going! GRRRRRRRR …
You know, I can understand them not knowing what to do when I was bleeding so badly last month and my ending up in so many surgeries just to try to put a cork in it. But it seems to me headaches and dizziness should come with a f%#king protocol by now, especially for little ones.
As always, you're all in our hearts and prayers! And while you're in L.A. be sure to check out one of my favorite places, The Original Pantry Cafe. Open 24/7 since 1924, they give you this amazing handmade cole slaw when you sit down, and a great meal will follow. It's a very cool place!
Thank goodness there was a happy ending, but what a horrible way to get there! This makes me appreciate our pediatrician and the children's hospital here so much more. I hope the little guy gets over that trauma soon. With such a great mom I'm sure he'll be fine in no time.
I'm so glad Andrew is okay! what an ordeal… and after all that – an eye exam??? Wow… I'm sure he'll recover quickly – just give him lots of ice cream for the next week and he should be fine Are you ever going to do classes in NYC?
Amazing how unfortunately often this happens. I am here in Peru and we brought a gal out of the Andes with major head pain. Five years worth. A doctor ordered and MRI and of course mentioned the tumors, growths, cancers and on and on. As I asked more questions about the headaches, I looked up her specific symptoms trying to get a better idea of natural solutions. When I saw that her type of headaches may be caused by eye strain, we sent her to get her eyes tested and she went back to the mountains with new glasses. I am sure the doctors are trying to rule things out and make sure it is not the worst possible scenario, but it with a child, you would think they would consider the effects and consequences of some of their suggestions and decisions. Sorry you had to go through that, and especially sorry for you little one. I hope the glasses look adorable on him.
I'm so glad there is a happy ending to this. But put in your shoes, I do believe I would have headed for the scotch sooner rather than later.
You need to bring yourself to Atlanta to teach classes. I'd round up a bunch of people to take them and then we could all meet for drinks and giggles.
Now's the time to take a deep breath — forget about the idiocy of the medical system and focus on the fact that your son is fine — and how cool glasses are on little kids — and how often they will break or lose them so you get to keep trying new frames and styles every couple of months…. really. Breathe.
The mind reels. I hope you're still chewing that doctor a new one. Hell, I hope there isn't much left of him by the time you're finished. What doctor orders an MRI over an eye exam?!?
…but I'm more relieved that your little guy is alright. I second the ice cream suggestion. If I can get some sock monsters sewn up before #3 arrives he can have one as well.
Wow. Just. Wow. My oldest has been through some of those tests and I feel for you. Thank God your son is fine. I thought the same things you were thinking. Sometimes medical staff treats it as just another exam, just another patient, completely forgetting the human end of it. People have emotions, especially worried, frantic mothers (speaking as one!)
So sorry you and your little guy had to go through this. He probably won't remember but you always will. He's lucky to have a mom who gets angry when her son isn't treated with the precious care he deserves.
And be sure to remind that pediatrician how hard this ordeal was. In fact, I'd write a letter to the hospital. With medical malpractice always a threat, they take letters of complaint seriously.
what an ordeal
thankfully the boy is perfect!
i need a drink after reading that and it's 7:30 am
I'm glad everything is fine. (hugs)
Poor baby. Poor you! I hope Popo and Gonggong are spoiling him rotten to help erase those scary moments. I'm sure you need some pampering too after all that. Kisses to your boys, and nasty herbal tisanes to you.
It sounds like a horrible experience, but thank goodness there was a happy ending. Andrew is going to look adorable in glasses!
OMG! What an awful experience! I don't know who to be the most pissed at…..the doctor for overlooking such an easy solution to the headaches, his office staff for perfecting the art of the run-around at your expense, or the poor way the hospital staff handled your poor baby – have they ever dealt with children before????
Thank God it wasn't anything more serious than the need for glasses. Be sure Popo and Gong Gong dote on all of you. After this experience, you need it.
That a real bad experience. Sorry you had to go through all that. I've had a brain mri a couple of years ago and i don't like it in that capsule. You have to hold your head so still and if you move they have to do it all over again.
And yes, shouldn't that eye exam have come first!
That's really awful you went through all that but great that he is tumor-free. And while it sucks that they did the MRI and then decided it might just be his eyesight, it would have been worse if you went to the eye doctor first and that wasn't it and then you had to wait a month for the MRI and it was a tumor. You really do need to catch those things quickly, especially in children. I know someone who lost a child because of a brain tumor the doctor said was just headaches. So, it might have been hasty on the doctor's part or just him being proactive and aggressive about something that could have been really life altering.
Anyway, I got really bad headaches when I was around his age and they turned out to be migraines. At the time though most doctors didn't think young children could get migraines so I was pretty much in agony for years. Some foods can trigger migraines, if it was me, I would chart what he eats on the days he gets the headaches. Maybe there is a theme? Personally food doesn't effect my migraines but my mom had them for like 30 years before realizing it was aged cheese and hot yeast rolls (!) that triggered them and now is pretty much headache free.
Holy…cow. Poor baby! I feel your extreme pain Jaden–I have a little boy myself, & I just wanted to cry as you were describing Andrew's MRI ordeal! *breathes deeply* Hopefully he will soon forget his traumatic experience. I agree about the eye exam though, that should've been first…hmph! Maybe he will need glasses; if he does, he is gonna be adorable. My little sweetie is bespectacled himself. =)
Wouldn't be a bad idea (or traumatizing) to investigate food allergies, imo. Can't quite grasp how eye problems would make his bed whirl, i.e., vertigo. In any case, my primary reaction is teary eyed empathy. I would like to hire you to pen my next diatribe about the depersonalization of the medical community, et al. I just opened up on my own little blog about it, but you're waaaaay more effective! Mega cyber hug to: {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Mommy}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
You did good.
Oh, Jaden! My heart was in my throat as I read this! Believe it or not, We've been through the same f*cking thing! There's a great pediatric opthamologist in town, if you need one.
There is no worse feeling in this world than the helplessness you feel when your child is at risk. I'm so glad that everything turned out well.
You might also ask about allergies and sinus problems. They can also cause terrible headaches.
Have a great time in LA!
although i don't have any mini mimis myself, i couldn't believe your story and i could only imagine how stressful and crazy last week must have been! unfortunately i'm not surprised that the doc suggested the MRI first (cha-ching!) but i'm glad to hear that your little one is in good health!
What a nightmare! It is beyond cruel to treat anyone like that. Unfortunately it's far from unusual though – just one aspect of how the medical system is breaking down. I am so glad that it turned out to be all for nothing, though, the best possible result. From what you've written, he'll be needing a pair made of titanium (or rubber bands) to keep up with him!
I'm glad to hear that your son is doing alright. I wasn't much older than him when I got my first pair of glasses, and I hazard to think what my experience would have been had I needed to go through what he (apparently unnecessarily) went through.
I'm also pleased to see that you worked your way through this with your usual sense of humor fully intact. I would, however, like to see that "deleted paragraph" as I have a feeling your blue streak would make a drill sergeant blush. There's something about a beautiful woman with a mouth like a longshoreman that definitely does it for me :-).
Blessed be to you and yours…
What a horrific experience
Sounds like it's time to search out a new Pediatrician, and look for one with an intelligent, compassionate office staff!
This reminds me so much of my experience with my son's Pedi. The guy took care of son from the day he was born, all those years, and then, in 7th grade, when I really, REALLY needed the Pedi and staff to "be there" for me (football, broken ankle, two pins, blah, blah)…here is what I go from the brilliant nurse, "if he feels like walking on it, let him walk on it". OH.MY.GOD. When I finally was able to get the kid in to a real doctor, that was THE worst possible advice the oh so brilliant nurse could have given ever in history of the world!
Needless to say, that was the end of a long time relationship with that office.
I suggest you do the same, cut ties, and find a real doc.
I am SO happy to hear that Andrew is okay!! Oh, and from experience (we went thru vertigo, headaches, blah, blah with son also, but he was a lot older than 4!), you may want to search out a pediatric neurologist. They are difficult to find, and you have to wait a long time to be seen, so start soon.
What a terrible ordeal for you guys, but I am so relieved that it is likely just his vision! MY GOD, that poor baby.
Might I add, that you should consider teaching classes in the Philadelphia area. Philly is nice! Historic! The kids will love the museums! And I would certainly take your class
I'm glad your son is okay–I can't imagine how scary that would be for a 4 year old boy, knowing how scary it would be a 20-something man
Holy crap… I read this entire post on the edge of my seat almost holding my breath. I can't imagine how terrified you must have been, and I'm so glad Andrew is all right. You would THINK that glasses would have been the first suggestion! Absolutely astonishing. You deserve a long vacation after what you just experienced.
Poor kid! I have to tell you, though, as traumatic as it was for your whole family, it's good to know for sure that he doesn't have a brain tumor. They sent my friend to the opthamologist first, got her fixed up with glasses which helped nominally and didn't detect it for an entire year, which was too late by that time.
YAY! Jeni!!! Can't wait to see her at the class on Thursday! I won't be totally friendless in class!! Jeni…please talk Fuyu into taking the class with me.
I've been in and out of hospitals so many times in my life (my boys have been through a few with me), that we pretty much don't give it much thought. In fact, Tiny E (7 years old) stopped me a few weeks ago and said it was time to visit his doctor because he wanted to get some shots. Crazy.
Big hugs and limitless Spiderman stickers for Andrew. And for you, the same, plus Scotch. At least now you know it's not the worst thing it could be.
Have a fabulous time in LA with your folks and your classes.
Thank goodness that Andrew is OK and just needs glasses, but what a scary and unnecessary journey to reach this conclusion. I'm so sorry y'all had to go through so much fear and stress. Relax and enjoy beautiful Los Angeles–I wish I could take one of your classes!
Jaden, I'm so sorry you and Andrew had to go through all that. What a nightmare. I'm glad he's fine and hope he, and you, are having a great time in L.A. Take care.
you gotta be shitting me! what the…?!?!? i'm sorry for all the heartache and headache you went through. i know all these went very fast and your mind was going 500mi/hr – but would a second opinion might've help eliminate the MRI?
i'm just glad that in the end, all is well. my great big hugs to you and andrew – coming from across the pond.
I'm so relieved! That sounds utterly terrifying. It's scary enough when it's *you*, but there's this little corner of hell reserved just for parents when your kid is ill.
I agree with Landlocked, find yourself a new (good!) doctor with a caring staff. I'm married to a one and *I've* had a similar situation – with him standing next to me asking 'all the right questions'! The current medical system sodomizes goats. With cheeze products. Not that I have an opinion or anything.
(He's leaning over my shoulder saying, "tell her I would have recommended the eye exam first!")
I'm so glad the test came up negative. While PoPo and GongGong are watching the boys, have a good stiff drink/cry/sailor-swear-off and see if you can get the paint to peel.
Oh I can't even imagine how scary and stressful that must have been for you. We try so hard to keep our children safe and happy, and to have something so terrifying (not to mention totally unnecessary) happen just sucks.
So glad that Andrew is fine!
Wow. That was really quite the situation. I know the pain of being dicked around by insurance companies and then screwed over by the hospitals.
I'm happy to hear everything's alright though!
Wow. Just, wow. I'm very glad to hear Andrew's alright and he's very lucky to have you as a mom.
Have fun in LA!
Thank God, Buddah, Allah,etc.! Andrew looks so handsome in those goggles. Sorry for the medical incompetance but better safe than sorry. I find doctors are not as smart as we would like to think they are. A lot of it depends on use feeding them info, riding them, bugging them, to really think!Cant close your eyes for a minute with serious issues. And dont get me started about teaching hospitals…Just continue to be the dilligent and caring awesome Mom you are.
When are you coming to Chicago to teach?
Jaden, im sorry to hear abt Andrew. Im glad tht the MRI came out clean. Though reading abt the run-around they put u through really made me mad. Getting to the 'right' person at the hospital here is really like finding your way out of a maze! its freaking unbelievable.
SO glad to hear it is just glasses for Andrew. My heart was racing just reading your post – I don't blame Andrew one bit for being scared!
I'm just reading this and I want to jump up and down and hit someone!!!!
Not one doctor thought of a simple eye exam????
No wonder the insurance world is such a disaster…
Poor you, poor, poor Andrew, Thank God for the happy ending.
(I'm still mad…)
I'm not good in english coarseness, but I think I would have created some in this incredible and terrifying situation !!!!!
I'm so happy for this happy ending … but what a bad bad bad scary movie !!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr


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I used one cup non fat milk and about 2-3 T of full fat sour cream... made it creamy and delicious! Also used red potatoes and turkey bacon... definitely a keeper!
Baked Potato-and-Broccoli Soup
Sherry's original potato-cheese soup recipe used butter, cream cheese, and cream of mushroom soup. We lightened hers by using lower-fat ingredients and adding broccoli and onions for fiber, while still maintaining the rich flavor with freshly shredded cheese and bacon pieces.
Yield: Makes 7 servings (serving size: 1 cup) (serving size: 1 cup)
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- Calories: 223
- Calories from fat: 32%
- Fat: 7.9g
- Saturated fat: 4.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 17.3g
- Carbohydrate: 20.3g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 667mg
- Calcium: 395mg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 (14 1/4-ounce) cans low-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided
- 3 cups peeled, cubed potato (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1 (8-ounce) block 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 7 teaspoons shredded 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- 7 teaspoons fully cooked bacon pieces
- 7 teaspoons chopped green onions
- Whisk together flour and 1/3 cup chicken broth until smooth.
- Combine remaining chicken broth and next 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes.
- Stir in milk and 8 ounces shredded cheese. Cook mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Top each serving of soup with 1 teaspoon cheese, 1 teaspoon bacon pieces, and 1 teaspoon chopped green onions.
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An inadvertent release of a chemical irritant at a Crisp County chemical manufacturer is behind a pungent odor that wafted through several counties early Wednesday morning.
Crisp County Fire Units responded to Drexel Chemical Company around 2:00 a.m. after an incident involving an industrial strength solvent triggered a release of "Dimethoate Technical" fumes into the air.
GEMA reps have been notified as well as local hospitals.
The odor or chemical could cause some issues for people with respiratory problems, but it is not a hazardous material. Four people did go to area hospitals complaining about the odor.
WALB Meteorologist Chris Zelman had this to say about the spread of the odor: "The weather helped exacerbate the chemical smell this morning. The winds were blowing 5-10 mph out of the northeast. This sent the smell down wind from Cordele."
"Leesburg, Albany, Blakely all have reported the smell. The other factor is the inversion. This is when cool air is trapped under a warmer layer of air. It does not allow the air to mix vertically and therefore traps the smell at the surface. The fog and low clouds is good example of the inversion. The inversion should break by mid day allowing the smell to subside."
WALB has reports of the odor from Calhoun Co., Taylor Co., Clay Co., Dawson, and Fitzgerald, and even Eufaula, Alabama.
The Dothan/Houston County EMA issued this public announcement-
The Dothan/Houston County EMA in conjunction with The Alabama Department of Public Health, Henry County EMA, Pike County EMA, Barbour County EMA, Coffee County EMA and Dale County EMA issues the following information:
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 09, 2013, there was an insecticide spill in Cordele, Georgia. There is no danger to anyone in this area.
The public could smell a "skunky" like odor. If you have a respiratory condition, please remain indoors. If your respiratory conditions worsen seek medical attention.
If you have any questions, please call the Alabama Department of Public Health at (334) 693-9716 or your local EMA office.
Crisp County Deputy Robert Rodgers Filed this report
Upon arrival Patterson went to the second complaint (Ferrell Henry) at 106 Cedar Lake Circle and I responded to the first complaint (Tom Curles) at 211 Cedar Lake Circle. Both complainants complained of a strong chemical smell.
The smell was strong enough to take your breath. During this time frame we had complaints from Linda Slade at 16 Pearl Street 229-273-5395, 203 Cedar Lake Circle, 169 Hannah Road and 502 8th Street. EMS was dispatched out to some of the complainants residences.
I had dispatch check with the railroad to see if they had any type of chemical spill which they did not. Deputy Patterson suggested that it may be coming from Drexel Chemical companies. I ask dispatch to make contact with the key holder at Drexel Chemical to see if they may have any chemical spills. Deputy Patterson responded to 166 Pearl Street with EMS and I went to Drexel Chemical company at 120 Cape Road. Upon my arrival I advised that the smell was very strong at the gate of Drexel and that the smell was coming from that location. Crisp County Fire Department arrived along with Col. Hancock and Lt. Busch and we waited on the key holder to arrive.
Upon the arrival of Craig Shiver (Asst. Plant Manager) I ask Craig if the smell was something they had onsite, Craig stated that it smelled like something that they had in the bath. I advised Craig that we would be escorting him inside the gate to make sure. Inside the gated area we found about 12 55 gallon drums that had exploded and chemicals had drained all over the ground. The drums were marked INSECTICIDE.
Craig stated that the chemical was insecticide which is non-toxic. Craig stated that they have to heat the chemical in a bath which is a tub with water in it. Craig stated that one side of the bath shorted out and over heated the chemical. Approximately 12 drums had exploded on one side of the bath and approximately 12 more drums were on the other side of the bath.
Craig stated that he had turned the bath off. Craig supplied a MSDS sheet to Col. Hancock and then started cleaning up the spill. Col. Hancock took the MSDS sheet to the emergency room due to a few people going to the E.R. for treatment. At around 01:52:09 I turned on my camera system and caught drums exploding on the other side of the bath.
I spoke with Greg Haley who is the plant manager and he stated that they have never had this happen before and that the barrels over heated. please see further on video.
The MSDS sheet stated treatment for inhalation is to: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED START ARTIFICiAL RESPIRATION IMMEDIATELY AND MAINTAIN UTIL DOCTORS SEES VICTIM.
The MSDS sheet states that the trade name of the chemical is DIMETHOATE TECHNICAL. The chemical name is O, O-dimethyl S-(N-methylcarbarbamoyl) methyl phoshorodithioate The chemical family is Organophosphate insecticide. EPA REG NO. 19713-209 Signal word: WARNING.
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If you haven't done so already, go see Moonrise Kingdom! It is wonderful.
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Apparently there's an Alien/Prometheus Tribute Art Show down in Florida this weekend. Some of the art is making its way online and it looks pretty amazing. The show is basically a way more successful version of what I'm trying to put together in zine form. If you happen to be in Orlando this weekend, you should probably check out the show.
As for the zine…
It's been tough. Response has been a bit slow, almost discouragingly so. I hate having to ask other artists directly to contribute since, understandably, the general sentiment among illustrators is no one likes working for free. I'm certainly not known enough for peers to jump on board without question.
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What are you in the mood for? Breakfast? Lunch? Something spicy? Some down home cooking? Something a little more international? Whatever your current craving may be, there is a spot sure to satisfy you somewhere in Fayette County. In fact, some of the best spots are only a hop, skip and a jump away from each other.
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Over 150,000! That's the number of pancakes consumed by hungry participants over the past 20 years during Kiwanis Pancake Saturday. Now it's time to add to that number.
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Stephen Covey reviewed 200 years of success literature and crystallized what he learned into seven habits that took the world by storm in 1989.
I always recommend Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Read it, or reread it if your copy is sitting on your shelf!
This page provides you with an excellent overview of the seven habits. You need to read the book because there's a wealth of information in this book that you are not going to find on any web pages.
Actually I first listened to Stephen Covey talking about the seven habits on a set of CD's before I read the book and the connection between the two really worked for me.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens,
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Stephen R. Covey emphasises a return to principles or values in order to achieve change in our lives. The seven habits are not simply a veneer that you apply for success. The seven habits are a step by step model that empower you make decisions and act so that you are always moving towards a known destination rather than reacting to whatever is happening at the time.
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The seven habits model introduces the concept of 'habits' that we need to learn to do automatically. Most of us have habits we are not even aware of and probably couldn't say how we learned them in the first place!
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Yes, there are seven habits that Stephen Covey presents in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. More recently Covey published The 8th Habit, not because he forgot one the first time round, but because he felt the 8th habit was necessary to meet the changing world.
The seven habits are not intended to be individual formulas that we can just apply and be "better". Stephen Covey says that like the normal laws of growth the seven habits build on each other to create personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
The first seven habits can be divided into two groups of three - the first group focuses on "private victory" and the second on "public victory".
Stephen Covey says "Private Victory precedes Public Victory" which really means that we have to master ourselves before we can enjoy success outside of ourselves and with others. Habit number 7 is about doing the right things to maintain these habits and continue developing.
Being proactive is more than just taking action. In this first habit Stephen Covey tells us we are responsible for our reactions to people or events. We are Response-able and have Response-ability because we have the ability to consciously choose how we respond to any situation. Stephen Covey makes the point that humans can think things through and don't need to be caught up in simple stimulus-->response patterns like Pavlov's dogs. To be proactive is to choose your response rather than relying on instinctive reactions.
So, what's your Response-ability like? Stephen Covey introduces the story of Viktor Frankl to emphasise the point that we have the freedom to choose our response to whatever happens to us. Frankl was a psychiatrist and is well known for his theory of Logotherapy and publishing "Man's Search for Meaning". While enduring Nazi concentration camps Frankl realised that we can always choose our response, no matter what happens to us. "Man's Search for Meaning" is essential reading, by the way, and should be high on your list. It's an easy powerful read.
People who do not consider their reactions are reactive and often blame others or things outside of themselves for what happens. They don't take any responsibility. They'd say I failed the paper because the examiner doesn't like me. Proactive people take responsibility for their response, often looking for what they can learn from what happened. They might say I failed the paper...maybe I didn't spend enough time learning, or didn't plan my time. What can I do differently next time?.
To help you develop proactivity Stephen Covey introduces the concept of the Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence. He says proactive people focus their time and energy in the Circle of Influence where they work on things they can do something about. This is a powerful metaphor and I use it often in organizations involved with change. It's a tool that helps people identify what's important and what they can do to positively influence their future rather than feeling like a pawn on a chessboard.
When I read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People I was struck by the wonderful metaphors that Stephen Covey uses to help us understand the points he makes. For example, he talks about how easy it is to get caught up in the busy-ness of life, working hard to climb the ladder of success, only to discover that all this time the ladder has been leaning against the wrong wall. I find this a very simple and powerful image.
It's this metaphor that Stephen Covey uses to describe habit 2, Begin With The End In Mind. It's a simple idea really and is about making an effort to start with a clear understanding of your destination and where you are going. Making sure your ladder is up against the right wall before you start climbing.
This is essentially about planning so that we know where we are going all the time instead of being busy with day to day activities that actually take us nowhere. Taking the time to see the bigger picture, to plan where we are heading, leads to personal effectiveness.
""Begin with the end in mind" is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things." Stephen Covey makes the point that everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.
If you're building a house you plan every detail with architects drawings, builders and landscapers according to what you want to create. Only then does the physical work begin. "You work with ideas. You work with your mind until you get a clear image of what you want to build". Before you go on a holiday you've usually planned the trip very carefully before you set foot out of your front door. If you're giving a business presentation you write it out on paper or electronically before you give it.
The question of course is why don't we do this when it comes to our own lives? Life throws so many things at us that keep us so busy that often we have never thought about where we are heading and if what we are doing is taking us closer to, or further from our destination. Stephen Covey provides many effective ways to begin this level of planning in your personal life together with lots of examples. He also provides very useful suggestions for applying the ideas he has presented at the end of each 'habit' chapter.
Ok, so how do you know what's important and what is not? It's about managing our time and what we do in that time. Now, I have always struggled with traditional time management ideas. I resist being told that I must manage my time better, or worse, being told how to manage my time. Stephen Covey has a 4-quadrant time management model that actually got me interested in thinking about how I manage my time.
Covey spends a lot of time working with this model and emphasising that we need to aim to spend our time in Quadrant II. This is where you deal with things that are important to your values and goals, but that are not urgent. "If we don't practice Habit 2, if we don't have a clear idea of what is important, of the results we desire in our lives, we are easily diverted into responding to the urgent". The urgent things are often those things that keep us away from focusing on what is important.
As with the other habits Stephen Covey provides lots of practical thoughts and examples to help you develop and practice Habit 3 including a useful template for a weekly worksheet (printed in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) to help you focus your week on what is important to you.
Habit 4 is the first of the Habits dealing with what Covey calls interdependence - working effectively with other people. In describing each habit Stephen Covey shares powerful insights and "Think Win/Win" is no exception.
Stephen Covey makes the point that the habit of effective interpersonal leadership is Think Win/Win. This is the habit of always looking for a solution that benefits you AND the other person or group. What's fascinating is that the solution is usually unexpected. "Win/Win is a belief in the Third Alternative. It's not your way or my way; it's a better way, a higher way".
Most of us will say "yeah, yeah, we know this already. Win/Win's the way to go..." It's almost as if it's the socially acceptable attitude. But in reality people are likely to act in their own best interest and when we look we find a 'Win/Lose', 'Lose/Win', or just a plain 'Win' scenario playing out. After all, many of us are brought up to believe that winning is everything. I just have to watch the dad's on the side of their kids sports field to see this! So in reality this is a habit to be learned and practiced.
This is not easy to learn to do. In my practice I've often heard people saying that no-one understands what they're really feeling. If you're a parent you might hear that from your teenage son or daughter (I do!). This is because it's usually so much easier, and often really inviting, to give your opinion or to give advice to someone in need. Couples in counselling are often spending more time trying to get their partner to understand their position than listening and understanding their partner's position.
I really enjoy the examples that Stephen Covey shares to demonstrate this habit, especially the conversations between a father and his teenage son. Listening to these on the CD version of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People really captures the humour that becomes apparant when we realise the ways we often "listen" and respond, even when we have good intentions.
So start practicing this right now. Have fun with it! In your next conversation with someone put your natural and automatic responses aside and focus on genuinely understanding them. Ask questions that invite more such as "Tell me more..." or "What happened next...?". Spend time with your children, your partner, your colleague, or even your boss, working to genuinely understand them before you respond. You'll find that when you 'seek first to understand' your response might be different to what you expect, and that you start finding the creative solutions and third alternatives described in habit 4.
1. The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. 2. Cooperative interaction among groups, especially among the acquired subsidiaries or merged parts of a corporation, that creates an enhanced combined effect.
The word synergy comes from the Greek synergos meaning working together.
Stephen Covey says,"Synergy is everywhere in nature. If you plant two plants close together, the roots commingle and improve the quality of the soil so that both plants will grow better than if they were separated. If you put two pieces of wood together, they will hold much more than the total weight held by each separately. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. One plus one equals three or more."
In Habit 6 Stephen Covey directs our attention to the power of effective relationships. As a result of the relationship that exists between people or groups the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. We can achieve so much more when we engage in effective relationships with others than if we acted alone.
Stephen Covey notes that synergy is difficult for many of us as independence is promoted as a strong value in the world today. Many people have been trained or have learned that other people can't be trusted. Achieving synergy requires high trust and high cooperation and can lead to better solutions than anyone thought of alone. You can get a sense of the way in which habits 4, 5, and 6 work together to discover the creative solutions and third alternatives. And synergy is possible when we have the support of all five previous habits.
If you are concerned about synergy because you know you don't trust people easily it's ok - go back to habit 1 and Be Proactive about your response to situations or other people. You don't have to get it all right first time. This is part of a life journey of learning and developing. You will get there if you are willing to spend the time and effort developing new habits.
When I work with someone who has experienced extreme stress to the point of 'breakdown' we often find that their lives have been narrowly focused on work and home. They go to work (often working overtime) and go home simply to eat and sleep so they can go to work again! Is this you? The most important thing you can start doing now is looking after yourself by focusing on the four areas above.
Stephen Covey tells the story of meeting someone who has been sawing down a tree for more than 5 hours. When you suggest that they take a break and sharpen their saw so the job might go faster they tell you they don't have time to sharpen the saw because they're too busy sawing!
It's so easy to get caught up in the demands of life, or even developing the Habits, that we forget ourselves. We can't do that. We have to be proactive and do this for ourselves. No-one else is going to do it for you. "We are the instruments of our own performance, and to be effective, we need to recognize the importance of taking time regularly to sharpen the saw in all four ways".
All four dimensions of renewal are thoroughly investigated and Stephen Covey ends this chapter with a discussion about the importance of renewal in our lives, and thinking of this as an upward spiral of growth, change, and continuous improvement.
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Stephen Covey provides a useful diagram in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People illustrating how the seven habits fit together. You can see the progression from Private Victory to Public Victory with Habit 7 circling all of them as Sharpening the Saw is essential for the health of all seven habits.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is a powerful book containing effective principles for personal change and for leading change in organisations. Other authors and commentators have noted that the equivalent of an entire library of success literature is found in this one volume and that there are many more than seven good reasons to read this book. I highly recommend this book and the practice of the principles contained in it. You really should get a copy!
Stephen Covey published The 8th Habit in 2004 to answer the challenges presented by a world that has significantly changed since 1989 when The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was published. "The 8th Habit...is not about adding one more habit to the 7 - one that somehow got forgotten. It's about seeing and harnessing the power of a third dimension to the 7 Habits that meets the central challenge of the new Knowledge Worker Age. This 8th Habit is to Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs".
Intrigued? More about this on another page. In the meantime get some Stephen Covey on your bookshelf or in your CD collection. You will not be sorry.
7 Habits too heavy for you? Try The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. It's fun and easy to read.
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Summer 2012
Parking and Transit
Intersession services will be in effect for the Summer.
May 14 to August 26
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Parking Changes:
- All Student (Housing and Commuter) lots temporarily become All Permit zones. All current WKU permits will be honored.
- Faculty and Staff lots are enforced as usual.
- Parking meters are enforced as usual.
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Transit Changes:
- Limited Topper Transit service from June 4th to August 26th.
- White Line will operate on a 30-minute frequency 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday – Thursday); Friday service: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Normal parking regulations and full transit services resume on Monday, August 27, 2012.
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How does one ditch a dependence on soda? Here are five tips for kicking your soda habit for good.
Are artificial sweeteners used in soft drinks and foods safe? Will they make us fat? How much is too much? Science doesn't have all the answers yet, but researchers have some clues.
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In This Week's SI: The Fall of Jim Tressel, Jason Kidd, Boston Bruins' Stanley Cup Hopes, Braves Coach Luis Salazar's Comeback and MorePosted: June 1, 2011 Filed under: Andrew Lawrence, George Dohrman, Jon Werthiem, Lee Jenkins, Weekly Issue, Weekly Press Release | Tags: Braves Coach Comeback, Candace Parker, Jason Kidd Lee Jenkins, Jon Wertheim Luis Salazar, Michael Farber Lance Armstrong, Michael Farber Livestrong, Most overrated MLB Players, Phil Taylor, SI Players Poll, Sports Illustrated Jason Kidd, WNBA Sports Illustrated Comments Off
ON THE COVER: An Exclusive Investigation on the Fall of Jim Tressel
Jason Kidd: The Oldest Point Guard in Finals History Chases a Ring
Boston's Quest to Recapture Its 1970's Stanley Cup Glory
A Baseball Lifer's Comeback From Losing His Left Eye
Candace Parker Is Finally Injury Free
This week's June 6, 2011, issue of Sports Illustrated—on newsstands now—features former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel.
A Sports Illustrated investigative report by senior writer George Dohrmann (@georgedohrmann) with staff writer David Epstein (@SIDavidEpstein) reveals a program rife with alleged NCAA rules violations. The new allegations are that the memorabilia-for-tattoos and cash violations stretch back to 2002, involve at least 28 players (22 more than had previously been reported) and that Buckeyes traded memorabilia for marijuana. Former OSU defensive end Robert Rose spoke on the record about his dealings and an anonymous source points to a much deeper relationship between Fine Line Ink and OSU players that involves tickets, cars and favors (page 40).
To read the full online version of The Fall of Jim Tressel, click here.
On the Tablets: A gallery of the 28 former and current players who Sports Illustrated has learned traded memorabilia, plus an audio podcast interview with George Dohrmann.
THE OLD MAN AND THE HEAT – LEE JENKINS (@SI_LeeJenkins)
At 38, Jason Kidd is the oldest starting point guard in NBA Finals history yet still leads all playoff participants in steals, ranks second in assists and is tied for third in three-pointers made. Most important, the pass-first Kidd is the key to the Mavericks ball movement, outside shooting and offensive unpredictability. Teammate Tyson Chandler says (page 50): "He's the one who keeps us under control, who makes sure we keep our head. Sometimes Jason hits you in a place where you don't think you can make a play but he knows you can."
Dallas Mavericks President of Basketball Operations Donnie Nelson says: "We needed somebody to make Dirk's job easier. That was Jason Kidd. He was the godsend for Dirk. He is the reason Dirk is fresher now."
To read the full online version of The Old Man and the Heat, click here.
Four decades after the blue-collar Bruins stitched themselves into the fabric of Boston with Stanley Cup triumphs in 1970 and '72, a new generation of players attempts to recapture that former glory. Simultaneously they're finding out what it really means to be the home team. Recalling the Bruins' Stanley Cup days in the early 1970's, Derek Sanderson says (page 68): "You'd get everything for free. You'd go to a restaurant, eat for free. Go somewhere else, drink for free. Free clothes. You'd get gas. No problem. I never had a date the whole time I played in Boston. Not a date where you went to the girl's house, picked her up. You just went to the bar. Come around midnight, you picked out who you wanted."
To read the full online version of Deep in the Heart of the City, click here.
On the Tablets: A gallery of great moments from the Bruins' Stanley Cup wins in 1970 and '72.
LUIS SALAZAR: SIGHT TO BEHOLD – L. JON WERTHEIM (@jon_wertheim)
Nearly three months ago a foul ball struck Braves' coach Luis Salazar in the face, costing him his left eye. He has returned to the dugout to manage the Braves Class A affiliate in the Carolina League while gaining a whole new perspective on the game. As he describes it (page 62): "In a way, I see more now than I did with two eyes. I see friends, teammates I haven't spoken to in 25 years. I notice more around the ballpark. It's maybe crazy to say, but in some ways it's been a blessing."
To read the full online version of Sight to Behold, click here.
CANDACE PARKER: SPARKS ARE GONNA FLY – ANDREW LAWRENCE (@SI_DrewLawrence)
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker plays all five positions and can light it up and throw it down. Most important, she is finally injury free—a tantalizing storyline as the WNBA tips off its 15th season. After she shut herself down for 2010 while dealing with injuries and caring for her daughter Lailaa, the 25-year-old Parker regained a sense of fundamentals. As she recalls (page 56): "Before I could just jump over people to get a rebound or get a shot off by out-athleticizing people. But at that moment, I couldn't do that. I actually had to box out. I actually had to use a jab step to set up my move. I had to be more effective and efficient and that's helped my game."
To read the full online version of Sparks Are Gonna Fly, click here.
SI PLAYERS MLB POLL (page 17)
Who is the most overrated player in baseball?
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees 3B….18%
Joba Chamberlain, Yankees RP….12%
Derek Jeter, Yankees SS….7%
Jayson Werth, Nationals OF….4%
Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox RP….4%
[Based on 185 MLB players who responded to SI's survey]
FAST FACTS: A-Rod and Chamberlain filled the top two slots in the same poll last year but in reverse order. . . . Yankees OF Nick Swisher also received 4% of the vote. . . . Of the top 14 active vote-getters, all but three play in Boston, Chicago or New York. . . . Combined, the five players above have made the All-Star Game in 57% of their seasons.
Facebook Fan Picks
David Ortiz, Red Sox DH….17%
Facing cancer, senior hockey writer Michael Farber ponders the complete work of Lance Armstrong. Farber points out how Armstrong's dedication towards raising money and awareness for cancer research sets him apart from Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and other star athletes who currently face doping allegations. In spite of his own controversies Armstrong remains an inspiration to millions of people fighting cancer—including one of Sports Illustrated's own (page 16).
To read the full online version of Band of Brothers, click here.
POINT AFTER: MIXED MESSAGES – PHIL TAYLOR (@SI_PhilTaylor)
While many athletes have made statements against gay bashing, they cannot take away the chilling effect of a player—including recent examples Kobe Bryant and Joakim Noah—casually tossing out a single humiliating word. Austin Hendrix, a cross-country runner at Eastern Michigan who told his team two years ago that he was gay, says (page 76): "The problem is that words like those have become so intertwined with everyday vocabulary that it can be difficult to tell if they are being said out of hate or just out of habit."
To read the full online version of Mixed Messages, click here.
With news that the Mavs' Shawn Marion is taping a reality show pilot, The Ladies of My Life, about his mom and three sisters, the TV experts at the Onion dug up six sporty reality pitches that (thankfully) will never make it to air (page 18):
- In his prank show, I Hurl'd, Bobby Hurley tricks unsuspecting people into talking with him about Duke basketball.
- Tim Duncan looks through every government work form in Duncan My Taxes and explains how to properly fill each one out on a state-by-state basis.
- Pete Sampras passes on his tennis knowledge in If You Hold Your Racket Even a Millimeter Off, It Will Affect Your Backhand Dramatically.
- How many food items can one man use to show the advantages of a good pulling guard to his grandkids? You'll find out on It's a Madden Madden Madden Madden World!
- I Am Juan Miranda sees the Diamondbacks' first baseman go to great lengths in attempting to explain exactly who he is.
- In Animal Kingdom's Kingdom, the Kentucky Derby winner gives a glimpse into his glamorous life of eating oats, running and sleeping standing up.
THIS WEEK'S FACES IN THE CROWD (page 27)
- Austin Ernst (Seneca, S.C.) – Golf
- Mac McGuire (Southlake, Texas) – Track and Field, Soccer, Football
- Alyssa Lombardo (Bethlehem, Pa.) – Track and Field, Softball
- Keegan Taylor (Greenland, N.H.) – Baseball
- Joyce Boone (Brooklyn) – Arm Wrestling
- Johnny Dee (Vista, Calif.) – Basketball
Follow Faces in the Crowd on Twitter @SI_Faces.
INSIDE THE WEEK IN SPORTS (page 28)
- Motor Sports: Crashing Defeat – Rookie J.R. Hildebrand's gaffe cost him a win but gave the Indy 500 just what it needed: a race fans will talk about for years. (Lars Anderson, @LarsAndersonSI)
- Baseball: Diamond Max – The Rays have a crazy slew of picks, but history suggests Arizona's draft will be the one you remember. (Joe Sheehan, @joe_sheehan)
- The NBA: Extending a Hand – Playoff struggles or not, the Thunder is sticking with Russell Westbrook, and that'll be reflected in his contract talks. (Chris Mannix, @ChrisMannixSI)
- NASCAR: Rockin' Along – His team is humming, and Carl Edwards is in a groove that has put him on top of the Sprint Cup charts. (Elizabeth McGarr, @emcgarr)
- Tennis: No. 1 Problem – Early exits from the French Open showed that the top-ranked women just aren't what they used to be. (S.L. Price)
- SI Digital Bonus: You Can't Make These Guys Up – In this 1985 feature, Bruce Newman lauds the bold imagination it took to bring Hulk, Andrew and Superfly to the mainstream. But the cultural imprint that pro wrestling has left is very real and oh so mah-velous.


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More and more often the dietary choice of European consumers inclines towards healthier and more nutritious foods produced according to ethical, environmentally benign methods. This quality is what the Council of Europe endeavours to guarantee, through numerous standard-setting and co-operative activities.
The Organisation has been developing international standards for materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs since the early 1960s. It has also carried out studies on emulsifying agents, stabilisers, colouring matter and preservatives. And it was the first, over twenty years ago, to draw up a list of flavouring substances acceptable in food.
Until recently, European policy on food safety was founded principally on surveillance of the microbiological and chemical quality of foods. Today it is plain that diet is essential to health. The Council of Europe, for instance, organised in conjunction with the World Health Organisation a forum on eating at school in 2003 and contributed to the WHO Ministerial Conference entitled "Counteracting obesity" in 2006.
Apart from food security and food hygiene, producers and farmers are also expected to observe legal requirements regarding environment and animal well-being. The animal protection conventions prepared by the Council of Europe were the first international instruments laying down ethical principles for the transport, breeding and slaughtering of animals. They served as a basis for, and continue to influence, the whole of the relevant legislation in Europe.
2013: Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition
"Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition" will be the focus of World Food Day in 2013. The official World Food Day theme – announced at the start of every year by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – gives focus to World Food Day observances and helps increase understanding of problems and solutions in the drive to end hunger.
Each year on 16 October, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations celebrates the World Food Day, which commemorates the day of its creation, in 1945.
Reference sites
- World Food Day
- Partial Agreement in the Social and Public Health field
- European Commission: agriculture and food
- "Eating at school - Making healthy choices" (2005)
- Food and Nutritional Care in Hospitals: How to Prevent Undernutrition (2003)
- Culinary Cultures of Europe - Identity, Diversity and Dialogue (2005)


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Events in the Hochzeiger-Pitztal Skiing Region
Weekly program
At the 02.01.2014 (and then every Tuesday until 18.03.2014) - SHOW ON SNOW
From 20.45: a breathtaking snow show from the several-times over masters of Austria and of Tyrol.
Poster Show on Snow 2013/2014
Every Thursday - CHILDREN - & BOARDER PARTY
Afternoons, from roughly 15.00, in Boarderland and in Kinderland, at the Hochzeiger bottom or middle station.
Every Thursday – TOBOGGAN EVENING
Afternoons, from roughly 18.30, tobogganing along the 6km long, illuminated track through the Hochzeiger wood.
Toboggans can be rented at the bottom lift station.
Includes a free toboggan bus from Wenns.
Every Friday – GUEST SKI and SNOWBOARDRACE (from 13th December 2013)
Measure your ability and afterwards, prizes and medals are awarded for all participants. Those not participating in skiing courses can start in the guests' class. Register at the Alpine Centre Main Office by the Hochzeiger bottom lift station.
Highlights – Top Events in the Hochzeiger Ski Region
07.12.2013 Pitztaler Ski opening
Ski start on Friday, 06.12.2013
Skiopening on 07.12.2013 (Saturday) with Nik P. at the Hochzeiger middle station.
24. - 26.01.2014 Freestyle Camp
Funpark, jumps, boxes, rails, Slopestyle, Freeride, jump slide, ...