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With all the popular "eco-minded" food labels and terms out there right now, it's no surprise people are confused. Many consumers mix up the official USDA Organic Seal with other, non-certified labels, or assume that some of these labels overlap. However, right now, the only real organic label in the United States is the USDA Organic Seal. Without this seal, it's unclear if a product is truly organic or not.
Now, just because a product label doesn't mean organic, that doesn't make the label bad or non-useful. Many of the labels below are very important in their own ways, they're just not the same as organic.
1. Locally Grown
Is there an official Locally Grown label?
No. Usually locally grown products bear simply a "locally grown" statement or the producer themselves will tell you that the product is locally grown.
What products is this label commonly used with?
Locally Grown is used for all sorts of food products from produce to eggs to meats to jams and much more. Locally grown is even applied to non-food products in some cases, for example textiles, cleaners, body care products and even products made with wood.
How useful is this label?
The statement that a product is locally grown, or even simply, "local" is only semi-useful. Locally grown food is not officially defined or monitored, although some states do set limits on what can be called "local." In most cases though, unless you specifically ask, it's unclear if a local food product is defined as local by distance to market, state or city borders, or other regional boundaries. Various markets and sellers also set their own definition of local.
With so many individual definitions in the mix, local is not well-defined and thus, isn't very useful as a stand-alone statement. What can make the statement useful is the addition of more information. For example, a product label that states, "Grown and sold locally in Milbridge, ME" is far more useful than, "Locally grown."
How is this label connected to organics?
Often local food is grown organically, but that's the only connection. Just because a product is organic, it doesn't mean that product is local and likewise, local food is not always organic. Ideally to eat ethically, safely and responsibly, consumers would strive for both local and organics, but that's not always the case.
2. Sustainable
Is there an official Sustainable label?
No. Sustainable is a term that's applied to labels of food and other products, as well as company practices, but it's not a real, certified term. Often times, a company will use this term not on a product, but in press material about their company.
What products is this label commonly used with?
Everything you can imagine from food to clothing to building supplies and more.
How useful is this label?
The term 'sustainable' is misused so often that it's not very useful for consumers anymore. Sustainable could mean anything. Sure, it could mean good things, such as it may define a product that really is more energy efficient or it could mean that a company ethically offsets carbon and uses all recycled packaging.
Sadly, 'sustainable' may also mean that the company once bought some recycled paper or that amid all their bleach containing products they sell just one safer, less toxic product.
There's no doubt that sustainable practices and products are a good deal for people and the earth, but simply saying a company is sustainable, without backing up why, means very little.
How is this label connected to organics?
Organic production is naturally somewhat sustainable due to certain NOP rules. Still, there are few NOP policies that mandate specific sustainable practices. Sustainable and organic can be interchangeable, if a company decides to be both organic and eco-friendly, but as a general rule these terms do not mean the same thing.
3. Natural
Is there an official Natural label?
No. The term 'natural' is used on product packaging, but there's no across the board label. That said, The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) does somewhat mandate what products may bear or not bear this term.
What products is this label commonly used with?
The term natural is often used on food products but it's also extremely popular as a key term on body care products, cleaning products and toys.
How useful is this label?
Natural is one of the least useful and most confusing terms used for products. First of all, when it comes to food, The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) somewhat monitors the use of the term 'natural,' stating that a product labeled as natural cannot contain artificial ingredient or added color and the product can only be minimally processed. However, these rules are a far cry from sound regulations and they only apply to edible products, not other consumer products that may be labeled, such as toys or body care.
On top of not being well regulated, this term is false in that "naturally" labeled products may contain synthetic ingredients. Worst of all though is the fact that this term has the ability to confuse consumers who often see this term and think they're getting a safer, more ethical or healthier product, when they're not. Luckily consumers are catching on and many say they no longer trust the term natural.
How is this label connected to organics?
The term natural is not related to organics at all. Natural is a term mainly used to market products as more healthy, safe or ethical to consumers but there's almost zero regulations to back any of these claims up. At worst, this term is used to greenwash products that are clearly not healthy, safe or ethical. Certified organic food must adhere to strict guidelines and is proven safer for people and the planet.
4. Free-Range
NOTE: To clarify, other terms you may consider related to Free-Range include cage-free, pasture-raised and anything else that concerns animals and freedom vs. cages.
Is there an official Free-Range label?
No. There are not any significant pasture-raised type labels in the U.S. Many products carry product statements about free-range, cage-free or pasture-raised, but there's not an across the board label.
What products is this label commonly used with?
It's very common to see animal welfare type labels on dairy products, eggs and meat.
How useful is this label?
None of the outdoor access labels are very useful. Whether free-range, cage-free or pasture-raised - all of these terms are wildly unregulated and say little about actual animal raising practices. The only way to really know anything about animal welfare within a specific operation is to visit that operation and see how the animals are being raised.
How is this label connected to organics?
Organic livestock must be allowed certain access to the outdoors, but NOP doesn't cover many animal welfare issues in their policies. Basically, organics aren't about animal welfare, although may people think NOP should include animal welfare as a certification requirement.
On the flip side, just because an animal is allowed access to the outside world, it doesn't mean that animal is being raised organically. The animal is raised in nicer conditions perhaps, but not necessarily organically.
5. Biodynamic
Is there an official Biodynamic label?
Yes. The Biodynamic® label is an official label that's certified by an independent third party according to standards set by the Demeter® Biodynamic Farm Standard.
What products is this label commonly used with?
It's likely that wine is the most well-known consumer product that carries the Biodynamic label, but any farm products from produce to meats to dairy may wear this label.
How useful is this label?
Unlike organic certification, which includes more rigid, across the board rules, Biodynamic certification is more flexible and fine-tuned to a specific operation. Also, it's debated how clearly defined the rules are and the Biodynamic label is not as widely understood as the organic seal.
That said, if one understand the rules Biodynamic farmers and producers follow, this label is a good label to look for as it can help you choose a more healthy and earth-friendly product. Overall, Biodynamic is well enough defined and verified to be a useful consumer label. It's also a useful label for companies as it can help show you are concerned about more issues than simply organic, for example, healthy communities and biodiversity.
How is this label connected to organics?
Products may be certified as both organic and Biodynamic. Without both certifications though, these two terms aren't one and the same. I.e. you cannot just assume that an organic farmer follows the rules of the Biodynamic label or that a Biodynamic farmer follows the USDA set criteria for certified organics.
6. Hormone-Free
Is there an official Hormone-Free label?
Sort of. In the 90s some states didn't allow the term "hormone-free" on products. In 2010 however, federal court got rid of an Ohio ban on dairy products carrying hormone-free labels. As this rule changed in Ohio, the last hold-out state, the entire country became okay with claims of hormone-free on various products. That said, there's not a hormone-free label that's used across the board, this is another case of a term simply being spelled out on a product label.
What products is this label commonly used with?
Dairy products are most commonly associated with hormone statements, but meats also carry hormone-minded statements.
How useful is this label?
The term 'hormone-free' is non-useful because it's false. Technically there is no such thing as hormone-free milk or meat, as all animals are born with hormones. What's more clear and useful is when a label directly says that the product is "artificial hormone-free" or "synthetic hormone-free" or "rBSTs-free."
Furthermore the USDA states that any labels stating one of the following terms, with regards to hormone labeling, is an unapproved claim: antibiotic free, hormone free, residue free, residue tested, naturally raised, naturally grown, chemical free or drug free. Also, this term is misused because as the USDA states, "Hormones are only approved for use in beef cattle and lamb production." Therefore the claim of hormone-free on poultry, hogs, veal calves or exotic, non-amenable species is not even allowed unless it is followed with the statement, "Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in poultry."
How is this label connected to organics?
rBGH, along with other artificial hormones, may not be used on animals by certified organic dairy producers. Thus, organic livestock is technically free from artificial hormones. However, if a producer can show that they abstain from artificial hormones they may label a product as "raised without added hormones" or raised without antibiotics" even if they're not certified organic.
7. Fair Trade
Is there an official Fair Trade label?
Yes. There are actually many official Fair Trade labels. The most commonly known Fair Trade label in the USA, is likely the Fair Trade USA label. There's also the FAIRTRADE Mark, which certifies that international fair trade standards have been met and is a registered trademark of Fairtrade International (FLO). Other countries have their own Fair Trade labels, but they're not seen much in the U.S.
What products is this label commonly used with?
Coffee and chocolates are two of the most well-known products associated with fair trade, but any number of products can now be certified as fairly traded. Textiles, home products, beans, rice, grains, fruits, body care products, toys, honey, sports equipment, sugar and other baking goods, tea and much, much more can be certified and wear a fair trade label.
How useful is this label?
Official Fair Trade labels are very useful, showing consumers that the product they're purchasing are economically, socially and environmentally sound. Fair trade also shows that the farmers and farm workers receive competitive prices, improved terms of trade and social premiums for community investment.
How is this label connected to organics?
Organic products may also be certified Fair Trade. For example, Equal Exchange chocolate bars are both organic and Fair Trade. Many other food products are both as well, including various coffee brands and baking goods.
That said, products can simply be one or the other. Fair Trade does not automatically denote organic and organic certification alone says nothing about worker conditions or country of origin. Both labels are excellent, but they don't mean the same thing.
8. Biodegradable
Is there an official Biodegradable label?
Yes. In 1999 the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) created an official label. This label does require products to meet certain standards and is meant to help ensure consumers that a product is truly compostable. This label is not widely used though and statement claims of biodegradability are also used, unregulated by many other companies.
What products is this label commonly used with?
The official label or a statement of biodegradable ease is seen on products such as garbage bags, paper products, tea bags, food packaging, some plastic containers, disposable tableware and utensils, mail packaging materials, resins used as raw materials and more.
How useful is this label?
The problems with biodegradable labels are many. Not only do most so called biodegradable items not break down easily, but they may not break down for decades or even centuries. There's not much anyone can do about it, as biodegradable statements aren't well-regulated. Both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and BPI have set general guidelines about what sort of products can legitimately claim to be biodegradable. However, both agencies also admit that even products that follow their own set guidelines may not break down well except for in ideal biodegradable situations, such as a controlled composting environment.
How is this label connected to organics?
Biodegradable and organic aren't connected. Organic encompasses a specific way of growing and producing a product while biodegradable simply addresses how a product may eventually break down. Some organic companies may use biodegradable packaging, which likely causes some confusion, but there's no real connection between these two labels.
9. FSC Certified
Is there an official FSC Certified label?
Yes. There are three FSC 'On-product Labels,' that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
What products is this label commonly used with?
Wood and paper products or other forest harvested products.
How useful is this label?
This label is very useful if you're concerned about forest sustainability. The label mandates very specific and traceable rules that address many issues that may negatively affect our world's forests.
How is this label connected to organics?
In passing, I've heard people say that FSC Certified wood is organic, which is not true across the board. I'm guessing the issue goes back to people believing that organics are sustainable by nature (not totally true) and because FSC certification is indeed sustainable, the connection is made.
However, the labels are not interchangeable, although they can be combined for a company's sake. For example, a furniture company may choose to use certified organic textiles and FSC Certified wood to make a chair, thus they can now claim that they're organic and FSC Certified. It's smart to double up on great labels, but these two labels still don't mean the same thing.
10. Non-GMO
Is there an official Non-GMO label?
Kind of. At this time, there are no U.S. government or agricultural organization that recognize official non-GMO labels or statements. That said, various consumer groups have banded together and taken things into their own hands. For example there's the Non-GMO Project Verified Seal, which means a product has gone through a verification process set by the Non-GMO Project Standard. Additionally, although not required by law, many companies have made non-GMO statements and said statements have been compiled by a number of food safety advocacy groups, such as the Center for Food Safety.
What products is this label commonly used with?
GMO-free labels and statements are used in conjunction with food products across the board, from milk to cereal to candy to baby formula to canned goods and everything in-between.
How useful is this label?
The Non-GMO Project Verified Seal or claims of "GMO free" are somewhat useful but are currently suffering because GMO-free is not a legally or scientifically defensible term, not in the USA anyhow. There are some major limitations of testing methodology in play, along with some serious risks of GMO contamination from other GMO crops, seeds, soil and ingredients.
That said, until the United States decides that Non-GMO products are important enough to label, the Non-GMO Project Verified Seal is the best we have, and is certainly better than no label at all. At the very least is shows that some companies and organizations do care that consumers should be allowed a non-GMO choice.
How is this label connected to organics?
Currently, food items that are certified USDA organic cannot, by NOP policy, contain genetically modified ingredients. NOP regulations prohibit the use of GMOs as "excluded methods" under 7 CFR § 205.105, "Allowed and prohibited substances, methods, and ingredients in organic production and handling." That said, organics may not be non-GMO entirely, because of GMO contamination. The USDA will still allow an organic product to be labeled as such, even if some GMO contamination is detected, so long as, "An organic operation has not used excluded methods and takes reasonable steps to avoid contact with the products of excluded methods as detailed in their approved organic system plan."
Additionally, just because a food item is Non-GMO does not mean it was grown or produced organically. Non-GMO and organic have similarities on some levels, but they're in no way interchangeable.
This article is current as of Dec 2011.


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UCSF is voluntarily committing to an ambitious goal for its new medical center at Mission Bay to hire a workforce averaging at least 20 percent San Francisco residents during the first year of the project.
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UCSF researchers have tackled a decade-long scientific conundrum, and their discovery is expected to lead to significant advances in using stem cells to treat genetic diseases before birth.
January 14, 2011
The bodies of virtually all U.S. pregnant women carry multiple chemicals, including some banned since the 1970s and others used in common products such as non-stick cookware, processed foods and personal care products, according to a new study from UCSF.
January 12, 2011
A team of scientists in the United States, South Korea, and Switzerland has uncovered a vast, complex network of 160,000 genetic interactions within yeast cells that changes dramatically when the cells are subjected to stress.
December 17, 2010
The UCSF Challenge for the Children, a social media-based fundraising contest that won the support of prominent Silicon Valley companies, tech industry executives and other celebrities, concluded yesterday (Dec. 16, 2010), raising more than $1 million for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
December 16, 2010
UCSF researchers have shown for the first time that the human fetal immune system arises from an entirely different source than the adult immune system, and is more likely to tolerate than fight foreign substances in its environment.
November 23, 2010
The San Francisco community will celebrate the holiday season at the 21st annual Macy's Tree Lighting Ceremony, benefiting UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
November 19, 2010
The highly acclaimed musician and influential philanthropist Neil Young will headline The Concert for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco.
November 10, 2010
Soft drink companies are well-positioned to help combat child malnutrition in developing countries because of their expanding business and extensive distribution routes.
November 01, 2010
Half of teens who have oral sex during the ninth grade will have intercourse by the end of the 11th grade, and most sexually active teenagers will begin engaging in oral sex and sexual intercourse within the same six-month period, according to findings from a new survey conducted by researchers at UCSF and UC Merced.

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By Becky Killian, Managing Editor
The Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival will begin Thursday in Williamsburg featuring good music, good food and a good time, according to Nathan Bray, festival committee member.
It is the fifth year for the festival, which will feature mostly local talent on Thursday and a blend of local and nationally-known artists on Friday and Saturday.
One local group performing is Tidalwave Road, who appears Saturday. Among the nationally-known artists are Darrell Scott and the Brothers, Jim Hurst — who is originally from the area — as well as The Clay Hess Band and Lonesome River Band.
Marcia Hamblin, who is also a festival committee member, said the festival has a family-friendly atmosphere. Children at the festival can enjoy inflatables, face painting and toy vendors as well as take free children's workshops during which they build a Bluegrass instrument and learn a song they perform on stage during supper break. Kids also get a free T-shirt.
The festival began five years ago as a way to provide area residents something to do as well as the chance to see nationally-known bands for a good price, according to Bray and Hamblin.
The festival has drawn an average of 1,500 people over three days with some past visitors coming from Canada, Germany and Russia as well as people from more than 20 states.
The festival's main sponsor is Whitley County Tourism.
Performance Schedule:
(All times p.m. unless noted)
75 South 6-6:45
Megan Sasko 6:50-7:35
Hamblin Family Reunion 7:40-8:25
Mountain Drive 8:30-9:15
Southern Sun 9:20-10:10
Common Bond noon-12:45
Virgil Bowlin & Peerless Mtn.12:50-1:35
The Dixie Ryders 1:40-2:25
Dean Osborne Band 2:30-3:15
Darrell Scott and the Brothers 3:20-4:05
The Boxcars 4:10-4:55
Supper Break 5-6
Common Bond 6-6:45
Virgil Bowlin & Peerless Mtn. 6:50-7:35
The Dixie Ryders 7:40-8:25
Dean Osborne Band 8:30-9:15
Darrell Scott and the Brothers 9:20-10:05
The Boxcars 10:10-10:55
The Colonel Strings 11:10-11:55 a.m.
Coaltown Dixie noon- 12:45
Tidalwave Road 12:50-1:35
Southern Sun 1:40-2:25
Jim Hurst 2:30-3:15
The Clay Hess Band 3:20-4:05
Lonesome River Band 4:10-4:55
Supper Break 5-6
Coaltown Dixie 6-6:45
Tidalwave Road 6:50-7:35
Southern Sun 7:40-8:25
Jim Hurst 8:30-9:15
The Clay Hess Band 9:20-10:05
Lonesome River Band 10:10-10:55
What: Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival
Where: Six miles east of Williamsburg on KY 92 East
When: Campers begin arriving today (Wednesday). Gates open at 4 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Cost: Weekend pass is $40; Thursday tickets $10; Friday or Saturday tickets $20. Kids 13 and over pay $5 a day, kids age 12 and under admitted free. Rough camping is free to ticket holders. Electric hookups are available.
Online: www.sallygapbgfestival.com


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Poets from around the state who have poems featured in the Wisconsin Poets' 2014 Calendar will read their poems, starting with January and continuing through the year.
The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets is an organization of people who are interested in poetry, who write poetry, and/or who are willing to work to make Wisconsin poetry-conscious and conscious of its own poets; the organization is formed exclusively for literary and scientific purposes.
Copies of the calendar will be available for sale at the event.
Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets Calendar Reading
Saturday, November 2nd, 2-3:pp p.m.
Loos Room in Centennial Hall, Central Library
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Never Summer Snowboards didn't travel the world, or ride in helicopters, or build a private superpipe in the backcountry. We took a flight or two, appreciated the art of snowboarding, and we created a movie with our friends that represents what snowboarding means to us. HAVING FUN! 20 years ago Never Summer adopted the philosophy of an older, more established company from Vermont…Ben and Jerry's…"If it's not fun, why do it?" For us it still holds true. Enjoy the trailer!
Riders: Ryan Cruze, Chris Corning, Cooper Hoffmeister, Cooper Scler, Alessandro Boyens, Nick Decicco, Jason Elms, Rajat Bhayani, Jason Hindman, Tom Flacco, Nick Larson, Ryan Stephens, Tony Pavlantos, Heather Baroody, Mary Boddington, Chris Lynch, Chris "Chach" Chance, Jake Williams, Rick Rodriguez, Bill Rodriguez, Tom Flacco


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THE "BETTER" FRANSCHHOEK RESTAURANTS (In Franschhoek town and valley)Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guest House is in the heart of the "food and wine capital of the Cape". Many people visit just to eat at the famous Franschhoek restaurants, some situated on the wine farms, some attached to the hotels and some independent ones in the village itself. This means that particularly during the high season (1 October to 30 April) it can be impossible to get into the restaurant of your choice without prior booking. You might wish to book ahead using the e-mail addresses given. If phoning from outside South Africa leave out the 0 at the beginning and substitute +27 instead.
For your guidance we give an alphabetical list of some of the better restaurants (at least in our opinion). There are, of course, plenty of other places to eat for those who want to explore.
There are no taxis in Franschhoek. It is sometimes possible to organise transport but at fair notice. It is expensive and makes one very inflexible. So either one should drive oneself, as do most people, or else walk and eat in town.
It is even more difficult with the wineries, which, unless you are a major hiker, need to be got to by car, bicycle or horseback though there is now an open bus and tram that has a circular route to many of the close-by wineries.
Our list below tells you to which restaurants you can walk from Akademie Street boutique hotel and guest house - most of them in fact. So why not dine and wine and then sink into an extra length, extra width king size bed at Akademie Street. Click here to book.
It is normally not necessary to book ahead (at peak times, still not worth taking a chance):
Should you wish to drive further for an excellent lunch* we list below some of the restaurants that in our view are particularly good. (They are 35 minutes to 50 minutes driving time from Akademie Street Boutique Hotel and Guest House).
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Seven years ago, when journalist Bryce Hoffman started covering the Ford Motor Co. for The Detroit News, he knew he was either witnessing the end of an American icon or its resurrection.
Originally published on Mon March 12, 2012 2:19 pm
Here's another good reason to lose weight: It might benefit your friends, family and co-workers. Such altruism might be just the final "nudge" some of us need.
Researchers are finding that the friends and family of obese and overweight individuals who lose weight lost weight themselves, and sometimes a lot of it. Dr. John Morton, who directs Bariatric Surgery at Stanford Hospital & Clinics, calls obesity a "family disease."
Originally published on Mon March 12, 2012 10:06 am
Apple's new iPad goes on sale this Friday, the latest version of a wildly popular product from an iconic company. In the past couple of months, though, Apple has come under criticism for working conditions in Chinese factories that help build iPads.
A New York Times investigation focused on an explosion at an Apple supplier factory last May. In December, another explosion struck a different Apple supplier factory in Shanghai.
Originally published on Wed November 28, 2012 3:47 pm
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Economists say many industries are looking up this year. But perhaps none has a better outlook than the energy sector.
New drilling technologies and rising fuel prices have generated a boom in drilling — and lots of high-paying jobs for people with the skills to work in the oil patch. On some college campuses, companies are so eager to find petroleum engineers that they are offering jobs to students even before they have graduated.
Originally published on Mon March 12, 2012 8:08 am
The National Academy of Engineering in Washington, D.C., once asked its members to pick the greatest engineering achievement ever.
Their choice? The electrification of the country through what's known as "the grid."
Ernest Moniz, director of the Energy Institute at MIT, says they were right on the money.
"That reflects what an amazing machine this is, spread out geographically, always having to balance demand and supply because electricity is not stored," he says.
Originally published on Wed March 14, 2012 10:37 am
There's a man in Phoenix with a political playbook that has become valuable. So valuable, the Obama campaign believes it could help clinch the president's re-election.
Phoenix City Council Member Daniel Valenzuela is a fourth-generation Mexican-American. Last year, he won a seat on the Phoenix City Council in a traditionally Republican district, and he did it by increasing Latino voter turnout by 488 percent.
Originally published on Sun March 11, 2012 2:59 pm
Let's now turn to news overseas and a story we've been following today out of Afghanistan. An American soldier is in custody after allegedly walking out of a military base in southern Afghanistan and opening fire on nearby houses. At least 16 people, including several children, were shot. Now, just a few hours ago, the acting American ambassador to Afghanistan, James Cunningham, spoke about the incident.
And if you're just joining us, this is WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Guy Raz.
Sunday morning, as it's said, is often the most segregated part of the week in America. The Southern Baptist church is still struggling to repair its segregated past. The Southern Baptist Convention is rooted in the rift over slavery, which it supported, and not too long ago, it backed segregation.
Round 8 of Three-Minute Fiction is open. Author Luis Alberto Urrea, the new judge, is on board and ready to read. The challenge this round: The story must begin with the sentence, "She closed the book, placed it on the table, and finally decided to walk through the door." As always, the story must be 600 words or fewer. To submit a story, go to npr.org/threeminutefiction.
Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington came from vastly different backgrounds.
Rosenwald, president of Sears, Roebuck and Co., was one of the richest men in America; Washington rose out of slavery to become a civil rights leader. But their meeting led eventually to the construction of thousands of schools for black children in the segregated South.
Stephanie Deutsch tells the story of their friendship in her new book You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for the Segregated South.


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Over 65% (more exactly 66.7%) of Romanians consider that Romania is heading in the wrong direction, according to a survey conducted in January 2014 by INSCOP Research and issued for AGERPRES.
Thus, asked to express their viewpoint on the direction the country is heading in, only 23.6% of respondents believe that Romania is heading in a good direction, whilst 66.7% believe that the direction is wrong, and 9.7% do not know or do not answer this question.
According to INSCOP Research, a comparative analysis versus the measurement made in February 2013 shows that the percentage of those who believe that the country is heading in a good direction slightly decreased by two percentage points, from 25.6% to 23.6%. The percentage of those who believe that the country is heading in the wrong direction is relatively similar, given that in February 2013 as many as 65.9% indicated the wrong direction and in January 2014 as many as 66.7% have opted for this answer variant.
As to the economic trend, 44.6% believe that Romania's economy will have a negative trend, 21.6% believe that Romania's economy will see a positive trend this year, 29.1% say the economy will stagnate, and 4.7% do not know or do not answer this question.
Compared to February 2013, one may note an increase both in the percentage of those who believe that the economy will have a positive trend (from 19.3% in February, to 21.6%) as well as in those who believe that the economy will see a negative trend (from 41.2% to 44.6%).
Asked about their standard of living in 2014 compared to 2013, 17.2% of respondents consider that will be better, 40% believe it will be the same, and 36.6% believe that their living standards will deteriorate compared to last year, whilst 6.2% of Romanians did not know how to answer that question and did not answer it.
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Many of the most popular plants are sun loving, but when you have a shady area, those plants are not going to thrive.
Patch asked Peter Brindle from in Wayne for the best shade loving plants for the growing zone that includes southeastern Pennsylvania.
Hydrangea (climbing hydrangea): Many people are familiar with the Hydrangea shrub characterized by their large flower heads in white, pink, and red. However, in an acidic soil you will also see blue flower heads. The green foliage works well as a foundation plant or accent in a flower garden. It also does well in potted containers for patios and decks. Hydrangea plants grow well in partial sun or shaded areas with a moist soil. Climbing Hydrangea has creamy-white flat-topped buds in summer. This climbing vine is a slow growing groundcover. Its dense, glossy foliage gives a three-dimensional look to walls, columns, and often used to cover wooden posts or fences. This plant will need to be kept trimmed to keep it from overgrowing the area.
Wild Ginger or Assarum Canadensis: The leaves of plant have a spicy ginger fragrance when crushed, but shouldn't be eaten. However, the roots are edible and can be used as a flavoring like ginger. This spring wildflower has satiny, heart-shaped leaves with purplish brown flowers that grow beneath the leaves in spring. This plant grows best in full to occasional shade in a moist soil. It is best used as edging bordering walkways or as groundcover.
Sweet Woodruff or Gallium Odoratum: This plant has a fresh mowed grass scent when crushed and grows well in partial shade to full shage in a moist soil. It has bright green leaves and is best used as ground cover or edging. An attractive feature about this ground cover is that it sprouts white blossoms in mid-spring.
Hakonechloa Macra: This shade plant shows its best side in shaded areas with its vivid colors and its calming movement in a breeze. It is sometimes referred to as an ornamental grass, which is ideal for groundcover or bordering a walkway. It also grows well in a potted container on a patio in a moist soil.
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The Tea Party
I had a little tea party
This afternoon at three.
'Twas very small-
Three guest in all-
Just I, myself and me.
Myself ate all the sandwiches,
While I drank up the tea;
'Twas also I who ate the pie
And passed the cake to me.
~Jessica Nelson North
Whilst I didn't have a tea party this afternoon I did make myself a cup of tea and ate a piece of the Lemon and Coconut Brownie that I had made. There is something self indulgent about spending half and hour reading a magazine or two while the afternoon sun is streaming in through the window.
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250g butter
430g (2 cups) caster sugar
4 eggs
225g (1 1/2 cups) plain flour
85g (1 cup) desiccated coconut
3 tsp finely grated lemon rind
60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
Icing sugar, to dust
- Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 20 x 30cm (base measurement) slab pan with non-stick baking paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and stir until mixture is thick and glossy.
- Sift the flour over the egg mixture and stir until well combined. Stir in coconut, lemon rind and lemon juice. Spread over base of prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Set aside in the pan to cool completely.
- Sprinkle icing sugar over the brownie when cool.


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THE BURNETTE BLOG: "Lightning Does Strike Twice"
Raiders have tough challenge against BulldogsOctober 20, 2012 · @MTAthletics
The Blue Raiders are faced with a tough task today trying to slow down a hot Mississippi State team.
Today, the Blue Raiders will suit up against the undefeated, #12 team in the nation according to the most recent BCS poll. It's important to note this first because just a few weeks ago, Middle Tennessee went into the backyard of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and stung the home team, 49-28, in a hard fought match. No, Georgia Tech was not the #12 team in the nation, but they were a team favored by 30 points giving more credit to the saying "Any given Saturday". Currently, Mississippi State is playing some of the best football their fans have seen in years. At the same time, so are the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, who currently are off to their best start at 4-2 since the 2001 season.
Offensively, there is no doubt the loss of Benny Cunningham will hurt this unit. However, in times like these players must step up and fill the shoes of the fallen. Luckily, MT has been blessed this season with a stable of running backs that are capable of carrying the load heading into this epic showdown. It could turn into a running back by committee look for the offense in order to get the production they are looking for on Saturday. The duo of Jordan Parker and Drayton Calhoun has already seen each player dash for 100+ yards in a single game this season against FAU. Reggie Whatley had a monstrous run in the final minute to seal the victory over FIU last Saturday and more game changing plays like this will be expected from him in the near future. The offensive line will face the nastiest and by far most skilled defensive front they have seen all season. Picking up blitzes and establishing the front quickly will be crucial in order for the offense to have success. The wide receivers will need to secure the ball first before looking for more as the bullets flying at them this week will have a little more firepower than the secondary's they have seen in the past.
Defensively, play your game. MSU's offensive front is a little banged up after the cage fight they had last Saturday night with the University of Tennessee. The defense will have to use this to their advantage. I've said it all season and in no game is this more important than right now: hit them in the mouth from the first play and let them know you mean business. Their mindset heading into this game is that the MT defense can't handle the size of the MSU o-line and the speed of the backs. A couple three and outs early will go a long way in setting the tone. The number one thing the defense needs this week is solid tackling. The playmakers of MSU have done well getting yards after contact this season to keep many of their drives alive. Solid tackling can cut those big gains down and start to force longer drives and potentially 4th downs.
The key to success lies in the ability of the offense to be able to strike quick and early. If MT can get the Bulldogs on their heels early, panic could start to set in on the other sideline which is usually the blueprint for a huge win on the road. Remember, lightning does strike twice. Go Blue Raiders!
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter @MTAthletics for continued updates.
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If you spot an Annapolis firefighter wearing pink next month, it's not because they forgot their uniform.
The entire department will be donning pink T-shirts throughout the month of October to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research.
"You'll see us wearing these all month long, so come buy some T-shirts," Fire Chief David Stokes said.
Stokes and Lt. Carroll Spriggs presented each member of Annapolis City Council their own pink T-shirt at its Monday night meeting. The shirts cost $12 and all the proceeds go to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Mayor Josh Cohen commended the department and the union for coming together on this project and for the decision to wear pink while on duty.
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WSFF Presents: Towering Shorts! In partnership with the CN Tower and the NFB
May 24, 2011
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TORONTO, May 24, 2011 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival, presented by TELUS (May 31st June 5th), will feature TOWERING SHORTS!, a full day of special programming at the CN Tower. Presented in partnership with the CN Tower and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) join us on Saturday, June 4th for a morning of family-friendly tales, take in the breathtaking views at the top of the CN Tower and participate in a hands on animation workshop. Come back in the evening for our date night program of romantic shorts and then be whisked to Horizons Restaurant at the top of the Tower for coffee and dessert above the twinkling city lights.
WSFF's two daytime programs of family screenings offer kids an opportunity to view shorts from around the world that they may not otherwise get a chance to see, including the ever-charming Oscar-nominated gem THE GRUFFALO, featuring the voices of Helena Bonham Carter and Robbie Coltrane, to name but a few. Kids can also participate in the NFB Mediatheque's hands-on 3-D animation workshops. Experienced NFB workshop facilitators will introduce children aged 3-13 to stop-motion animation, before helping them create their own original films. Find inspiration for this one-of-a-kind class by looking to Canada's wonder of the world, the CN Tower the awesome height of 553.33 metres, the amazing glass-floor paneled elevators, or the Look Out Level in the sky there is so much to inspire you to create your very own short film!
Shorts for Shorties: TELL US A STORY! Sat. June 4 -10:30 a.m.It's story time! Don't miss this celebration of books and stories about all things wild, wonderful and whimsical. This colourful collection of animated tales from far and wide will charm both the young and young-at-heart.
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About Worldwide Short Film FestivalNow in its 17th year, the Canadian Film Centre's Worldwide Short Film Festival is the leading venue for the exhibition and promotion of short film in North America and is one of the premier short film festivals in the world. Taking place May 31st-June 5th, 2011, the WSFF will present 275 films from 36 countries. Offering one of the largest prize packages for short film in the world, top WSFF winners are eligible for both Academy Award® and Genie Award consideration. The WSFF Short Films, BIG IDEAS Symposium offers renowned professional development, while the WSFF Business Centre is home to the largest short film marketplace in North America. For more information please visit: www.shorterisbetter.com
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Monday, February 18, 2002
Soon after their launch of their P4S Dragon Ultra P4-compatible super-board, Soyo seems to have planned for their next big hit: the P4I Fire Dragon. The P4I is nearly identical to the P4S. It includes the original's cornocopia of Overclocking functions, an ATA133 RAID controller, a C-Media sound-card, 4 USB ports, and even an integrated Intel 8256ET IEEE LAN 10/100Mbps Ethernet chip. The principal point of departure, it seems, is in the chipset - the P4I uses the i845D, rather than the SiS 645 - the on-board IEEE1394 (Firewire/iLink) controller, and the notable loss of support for DDR333 memory.
Clearly, this is a board worthy of some scrutiny. So, with that in mind, let's say we get down to the nitty-gritty, and take an up-close and personal look at what the P4I Fire Dragon has to offer.
The Soyo P4I Fire Dragon's sound capabilities are provided by an integrated C-Media CMI8738 audio-chip. The CMI8738 supports 5.1 speaker-configurations, with 4 to 6 lines-out, including a central base-line.
As part of its standard equipment, the Soyo has generously included the ability to treat incoming and outgoing digital & SPDIF signals via double optic, gold plated RCA jacks.
From a sound standpoint, the C-Media¨ CMI8738 has very little to envy of other audio-chips. It supports up to 32 polyphonic voices, EAX effects, and supports both Microsoft DirectSound 3D, and Aureal A3D. The CMI8738 is head and shoulders above the audio circuitry that is typically included as part of most chipsets, and its sound reproduction is simply excellent. Whether you're playing MP3s, CDs, or 3D games, the CMI8738's sound quality will often surprise you with its fidelity.
Configuration of the P4I will be an entirely jumperless affair. The only on-board jumper of note, in fact, is JP5, which can be used to reset the BIOS - which is primarily and solely responsible for system settings.
Within "Soyo Combo Features" menu, for instance, users will find an option permitting the clock multiplier to be set to between 8X and 32X (Of course, it's worth noting that this particular function is of limited use to most people, as nearly every Intel CPU ships with an internal multiplier-lock).
Other functions include the ability to set the Vcore voltage to any of the values indicated in the table above, alter the DDR voltage, and set the AGP voltage to between 1.53v and 1.68v.
Finally, last but not least, the "Soyo Combo Features" menu includes a number of functions for tweaking memory timing options - though noticeably fewer options seem to have been included with the P4I, as with the P4S.
IEE1394 or the FireWire
Many readers may be wondering exactly what IEEE-1394 - also known as "Firewire", and "iLink" - actually is. The answer is actually quite simple. Firewire is a high-speed, peer-to-peer communications protocol - one that is often used for transferring digital audio and video data.
From the perspective of most users, Firewire can be thought of as a very high-speed serial port, much like USB. The most obvious difference is that, while USB 1.x is limited to 12Mbits/second, the P4I's IEEE-1394 "Firewire" controller can attain speeds of 100Mbits/second, 200Mbits/second, and 400Mbits/second.
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by Simon M. Jackson, Adv., Legal Advisor to Torah MiTzion
Prof. Avraham Steinberg presents three basic approaches, in his magnum opus, the Encyclopedia Hilchatit-Refu'it, to treatment of terminally ill patients in pain.
The first, most stringent, approach makes no distinctions between different types of patients. Every effort must be made to lengthen life. The second approach posits that if the patient asks for relief from suffering, it is permitted to refrain from administering treatment. The third approach, which Steinberg seems to accept, prohibits the active lengthening of life in cases of great pain.
Passive Euthanasia and Halacha
In the footnotes to his encyclopedia, Steinberg recounts the death of his own father. Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Aurbach, considered one of the greatest halachic authorities of the modern era, who directed him to discontinue nor-epinephrine, a drug that stabilizes blood pressure, after Steinberg's father's respiratory system and kidneys failed.
However, Steinberg adds that all the natural needs of the patient, such as food and oxygen, must be provided. Treatment such as antibiotics, that prevents complications common to non-terminally patients, must also be continued.
The Terminally Ill Patients Law, 5766-2005 and Halacha
According to Prof. Steinberg:
And the same applies in the case of an incurably ill person in severe pain, agony or distress: Halacha sanctions the removal of an impediment (a knocking noise, such as wood chopping, or salt on the patient's tongue[2] ) which may artificially delay the patient's demise in the final phase, provided no act is performed which hastens death, such as moving the dying person from one place to another. It is clear that if the value of life was an absolute value, not only would there be no permit to remove the life prolonging act, but it would be necessary to ensure the continuity of this act in all circumstances.
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The law determines that there is an obligation to provide palliative care to the terminally ill patient and his family: "The presiding doctor is obligated to do everything possible to ease the pain and suffering of the terminally ill patient, even if reasonable danger would be caused to the patient's life, includingthrough drugs, pain killers or psychological, nursing and environmental means - all in accordance with conventional principles of palliative care, pursuant to the terms and arrangements that apply from time to time in the Israeli health care system and subject to the wishes of the terminally ill patient." The presiding doctor is similarly enjoined "to ensure that everything possible is done for the ease of the family members of the terminally ill patient and their welfare during the period in which the patientresides in the medical institution, according to proper principles of social care and palliative care, and the conditions and arrangements that apply from time to time in the Israeli health care system."
For the first time in Israel, and almost in the entire world, writes Steinberg[3] , an obligation has been imposed on the Health system to grant palliative care to the terminally ill patient and to members of his own family. This humanitarian requirement is compatible with both ethical and halachic principles. According to the Halacha, treatment via painkillers, such as narcotic drugs, is permitted even if there is a remote risk that the painkiller may hasten the death of the terminally ill patient, because pain and suffering come within the definition of illness, which may be dealt with like any other illness, even where there exists a degree of risk in the treatment, because of the fact that the risk is small. However, Prof. Steinberg continues, the use of painkillers is subject to the following conditions: the treatment must be given in order to ease the pain, and not to with the aim of hastening the patient's death; the presiding doctor must be fully familiar with the methods of the treatment; the state of the patient must not be so dire to the extent that one shot of morphium could stop his breathing. Treatment with painkillers is permitted even if the patient is connected to a life-support machine.
The new Terminally Ill Patients Law, 5766-2005 contains a unique and complex solution to an issue in public dispute in Israel and the world at large on what is an ethical, legal and halachic question. The drafters of the law invested much effort with the aim of reaching as broad a consensus as possible on all of the issues that relate to the treatment of the terminally ill patient. This effort paid off, resulting in consensus being reached by the 59-member public committee and the factions in the Knesset on all the matters relating to the overall treatment of the terminally ill patient.
[1] Here it should be noted that at the last moment Degel HaTorah MK, Moshe Gafni, attempted to weaken the bill by saying that only terminally ill patients who have 1 month or less to live, instead of the stipulated 6 months, could be covered by its provisions, but his view was rejected.
[2] Rema on Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh Deah 339.
[3] Israeli Ministry of Justice Parshat HaShavua web sheet, "And Joseph was told: Behold your father is ill - Terminally Ill Patients," Veyechi 5766, No. 238.
To ask Simon a question regarding this article, or for assistance with any Israeli legal, notary or professional translation services, click here: www.jacksonadvocates.net
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i like the front of the TT and the hatchback. not sure about the rear of the TT.
I like it - first time I'd seen it.
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I quite like the apparent new look of the TT, the back end of the TT seems to be more wider. The hatchback version is hideous though.
disappointing that a magazine couldnt do a better job. Sh*t, i could do it better than that!
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How long has it been know they are doing a 'hatch-back' version???? Never heard of that before.
Surely it would be too similar to the A3 or is it still 2+2?
Hatch back in the pic looks like it has the roof rails from the Sportback!
I like the look. The hatchback I don't know about. It will grow on me easily though because the front looks great to me!
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BBA #13: Foccacia
This week up was focaccia, the Italian flatbread that Reinhart says is growning in popularity in America (I admittedly don't notice much difference in popularity, but I may be a bad sample to use). I must admit, I was pretty excited about this week's challenge, for two reasons. First, I've been wanting to get back to some classic Italian and French breads and away from the fruit and nut breads and the regular-tin-shaped-loaf breads. Second, I'm just a fan of focaccia, and I've never tried to make it, so I was ready to give it a shot.
As I'll explain below the fold, I thought that it came out very well – excellent in fact. Very tasty. However, I had two complaints: (a) it was way too oily — I can't emphasize this enough - and (b) the dough turned out to be taller than it – for an Italian flatbread — was supposed to come out. Admittedly, the first problem is easily fixable, just use less oil (I can guarantee I'll be doing that next time). The second problem is not so simple, and I'm not sure how to fix it because I'm not sure what I did wrong. However, I'm not unhappy in this case – in getting the dough to come out too tall and airy, I finally cracked the code on how to make proper Sicilian pizza dough, a goal that has evaded me for quite some time, as long time readers may know.
UPDATE: See this comment for an update on my complaint about the oil.
(As my fellow BBAers stream in, such as Jim, I'll post links to their products here).
The difficulty level on this bread is really not too bad, I don't think, but I'm going to put it up at intermediate in any event. The main reasons for the higher level difficulty are, (a) obviously, that I didn't get the dough quite right (tall instead of flat), so it would be odd for me to say it was too easy when it didn't come out exactly right, and (b) there are a lot of steps here, mostly included extra steps requiring cooking and preparing toppings. So there's a lot for a novice to try to do.
Comments on the Process
There are a number of steps involved in making this bread. I'd count them as four in number:
- Herb Oil
- Dough Preparation
- Toppings
- Baking
Step 1: Herb Oil
Okay, just take a peek at that oil.
There's a lot of it, isn't there? Yeah. There is. Now don't get me wrong – this herb oil tastes great and gives the bread an amazing flavor. It is packed with herbs and spices, all of which I love to use in pizza doughs. But I'll tell you – 2 cups of olive oil is a lot of oil. I'll say more about that in a minute. For now, let's focus on the process of making the oil, which is easy enough. I heated the 2 cups of oil with fresh basil, parsley, cilantro, and sage, as well as dried oregano, rosemary, kosher salt and black pepper. I heated the oil just on low heat, and let the spices/herbs add flavor to the oil for 15 or so minutes.
Step 2: The Dough
Making the dough is easy; once it is made, you need to use the "stretch and fold" method that we used in the recipe for ciabatta. I realize that back then there was some confusion about how to do this, as Reinhart's explanations are not that clear. After you figure it out, though, it's really pretty straightforward. Just use your palms to tap the dough into a rectangle, and then pull both ends outward, stretching it out. Then fold back each stretched out piece so that it is folded back onto the center of the dough. Once you've dont that, just turn the dough over and pat it into a rectangle again. Here's my dough after I did one round of a stretch and a fold (you can see the folded over parts underneath). Notice I couldn't stop myself from poking it with my fingertips a few times. That part comes next, but I couldn't resist.
At this point, you add half of the herb oil, using your fingertips to push in little craters into the dough to hold the oil and the herbs/spices. That's a whole cup of the oil. Yes, yes; a whole cup – go on ahead and pour it all on there. Here's what mine looked like:
It's hard to believe that you're putting that much oil on a dough, but you are. In pizza dough, I sometimes use 1/4 cup of oil, and that strikes me as a lot. I mean look at that pic - it's like a damn pool on top of the dough! Not to mention the fact that you still have a whole cup of oil left to use later.
For now, however, you'll need to retard the dough overnight. I left it for 2 nights. PR says you can go as long as 3 nights. When I pulled mine out 2 nights later, it was very puffy, more so than PR seems to suggest it should be. I'm not sure why this happened, but it did.
So when you take it out of the fridge, you're ready to add the "pre-proof" toppings. But wait: before you do that, you need to add that other cup of oil, using your fingers to again poke down dimples into the dough. Good lord. Yeah, that's right – in the pan your dough is now floating in olive oil. It's hard to imagine that this is a good thing, but PR keeps telling you not to worry about it! This is the odd part, actually. If PR had not said "don't worry" or "I know it seems nuts" I would have used less. But I figured "he keeps warning me, so he knows". So I kept pouring on the oil.
Now you can add those toppings. I added the following (some of which required some cooking):
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Sauteed onions and garlic
- Sun dried tomatoes
- Green and black olives
It looked like this as it was proofing:
Step 3: Baking
The baking part is simple. Start at 500, and once the bread is in, lower it to 450, bake for 10 minutes, then turn the bread, and wait another 10 minutes. Then add any "during baking" toppings (I added mozzarella) and then bake for another 5 or 7 minutes.
Final Product
Here's a shot of the final product:
This is really good bread, I can't lie. It's extremely tasty. But I'm going to say it again – there's way too much oil in this recipe. It just doesn't need 2 cups. My wife – who couldn't stop eating the stuff, agreed. It's overkill. Every slice I had forced me to wipe my hands, wash them up afterward, and 2 hours later I could still taste the herb oil in my mouth. It's overwhelming. To be honest, I'm a bit surprised that he calls for this much.
My thinking here is that it's best to cut back to possibly even one cup, perhaps 1 1/3 cups. You'll thank me. Use ½ pre-proof, and then ½ after, or 1 cup before and then 1/3 after. Just don't do 2 cups.
I also loved the dough and how it really came out just like a Sicilian pizza is supposed to come out. For long time readers, you know I've never been able to master the Sicilian dough. It always comes out too flat for me. Now I know how to make it right! This means, of course, that I now don't know how to make the focaccia dough exactly right, but that's okay, I make the pizza more.
NEXT WEEK: French Bread
I'm ready for it! Looking at the picture in the book, however, I know that mine is not going to come out two feet long, if only for the fact that my oven isn't two feet long. Ah, one day. I'll have to just keep dreaming.
See you next week!
14 Responses to "BBA #13: Foccacia"
Frieda Says:
April 2nd, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Yes, don't do the whole oil thing (did I mention that in your last post? Can't remember…) I think I only used 1 cup. It is an amazing bread that you can do endless toppings with. Crumb shot looks gorgeous!
Joanne Says:
April 2nd, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Wow, that looks awesome and I thought that it sounded like to much oil too. I just don't care for things that have tons of oil on them, so we shall see how this turns out with only a cup of oil. I am using the baker's percentage formula and it calls for over 4% salt, and I am wondering if this is a mistake? I will have to look into it more when I do this one on Monday or Tuesday this week. Thanks! Yours really really looks good…
Jen Says:
April 2nd, 2011 at 10:31 pm
I know it seems like a lot but that much oily is exactly how I experienced the focaccia in Italy to be. So even though it might seem like overkill, it is the way it is "supposed" to be! I love it and have made this bread many times to rave reviews from friends and family. : )
Geoff Says:
April 4th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
That looks great! I might even try that one… maybe with anchovies, capers, and cherry tomatoes.
Chris Says:
April 4th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
I definitely recommend this recipe, but as you've undoubtably read me argue above – with far less herb oil. I think 1 cup, divided along the two steps of the process in the recipe instructions, is plenty.
Then again, you may dig oil.
jim Says:
April 4th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Chris that is an awesome looking focaccia pizza.It' great to be able to make a thick crust pizza 'Better' than what's sold as such at so called pizzerias.
I have made many focaccia's from Carol Feild's book aptly named Focaccia.And have enjoyed them,but PR's is better due to the overnight ferment. ,she did not have an overnite ferment nor the copious amount of oil PR suggests.I do have to agree ,no disrespect to Jen or Focaccia made in Italy, it's too much oil for me and I only used a little over 1/2 cup!I will definately make this again, with less oil.I'll post one photo here rest on my blog bloghttp://ovenminded.blogspot.com/2011/04/bba13-focaccia.html
jim Says:
April 4th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Don't know why the link pasted that way i'll try again
Chris Says:
April 4th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
I just left a comment at your blog. I totally agree with you on the final product picture in the book. I don't have a clue how he got it to come out that way without some extra steps. That said, and as you noted – the result was that I figured out how to make a Sicilian dough better, so it's all good!
I like the fact that you used 1/2 cup of oil. Seems way more reasonable to me!
Chris Says:
April 4th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Hey All:
I was speaking to Adam on the phone, and it turns out that it is MY BAD on the oil. The directions call for 1/4 to 1/2 cup total of herb oil, which sounds WAY more sensible. Adam pointed it out to me.
How did I mistake 1/2 cup for 2 cups? Well, if you look at the directions for making the herb oil, PR calls for 2 cups. I read quickly, and assumed that those 2 cups were needed for the bread (why make more than needed?). Adam says that he supposes you make so much because otherwise you wouldn't be able to cook the herbs/spices properly. Could be. In any event, my bad on the oil here.
Given that I thought this was an excellent recipe with the exception of the oil, reducing to 1/2 cup (which seems reasonable, actually) should make this a really, really good bread.
I may just do it again to see.
Joanne Jones Says:
April 6th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Groan….. I read it exactly as you did! I also didn't see that while there were a lot of herbs in the oil, they were not transferred to the dough! I am in the final proof, and my dough has a LOT of herbs and oil on it and I am hoping it is still edible! Sigh, I read the thing like 10 times and never caught that!
I am to far along to change anything now, so we shall see what happens.
Coz Says:
April 6th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Chris your focaccia looks so good. You had lots of toppings!! I got mine done and it is up at my blog. http://www.scratchbaker.blogspot.com My family told me now to make a batch of this bread once a week as it made awesome sandwiches!!
Joanne Jones Says:
April 6th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
This turned out so much better than I thought it was going to be! It was awesome and is definitely one I will make again. I used about 3 maybe 4 oz total of the herb oil, on 1 lb of dough. Definitely not a diet food, but something I will make again occasionally. I have always thought drizzling a little olive oil onto pizza makes it even better, and this carry's it to extremes, but so very good!
Joanne Jones Says:
April 6th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
Forgot a link to my focaccia! Here it is….
jim Says:
April 7th, 2011 at 8:42 am
You have a really great looking crumb with all those holes ,and for sure it's loaded with calories from all the oil.


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It wasn't enough
Tennessee ran out of time against Florida in its 21-20 loss on Saturday night.
UT struggled to run the football against Florida's defense and it proved costly in trying to extend drives in the second half. Montario Hardesty, starting at running back in place of the injured Arian Foster, managed only 15 yards on 17 rushing attempts. Foster had only two carries in the fourth quarter, rushing for 3 yards.
Florida came in with a heralded front line on defense, and it proved to be all that was said. Quarterback Erik Ainge, who hadn't been sacked coming into the game, was pressured constantly and was forced to scramble and either make a play or simply throw the ball away.
Ainge managed to find his wide receivers at times during the night. Jayson Swain had five catches and Robert Meachem and Bret Smith had four, respectively.
Florida's was very successful running the football. Running back Deshawn Wynn had 22 carries for 108 yards. Quarterback Tim Tebow was effective in relief of Chris Leak. Tebow ran the ball every time he entered the game. He finished with 21 yards on six carries. Florida's win makes it 15 times out of the last 17 games that the team rushing for the most yards wins the game.
UT's defense did a good job of pressuring Leak and making him hurry on his passes. Defensive end Xavier Mitchell and linebacker Jerod Mayo had big sacks. Defensive tackle J.T. Mapu's roughing the passer penalty negated a Marvin Mitchell interception return for a touchdown. The touchdown would have given UT a 17-7 lead at halftime.
The end of the game also ends the career of defensive tackle Justin Harrell. He will have season ending surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left bicep. Harrell's effort was incredible, especially considering his season was thought to be over at the beginning of the week. Harrell appeared emotional after the game, taking a knee on the field at Neyland Stadium. Harrell has carried himself the way a college athlete should during his time at UT, and his performance and dedication was remarkable. UT will have a huge position to fill at defensive tackle now that Harrell's season is over.
It was an emotional game for UT and a disappointing loss. Still, the season is not lost. UT is behind in the SEC East race, but the Vols have shown themselves to be competitive and back on track after last season. UT can't afford a letdown against Marshall next week. Marshall doesn't look like a very good football team, but the Vols can't take the Thundering Herd lightly.
If the Vols had held Wynn short on third down, they would have put themselves in position to potentially run out of time. As it was, we only saw the defense fail in the clutch yet again.


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We have a wedding shower coming up so I have been having fun making candles and decorating them. I found the rub on transfers and holders at Michael's Craft store and had all I needed to make the votives from my previous stock.
I haven't made the candles yet but put some into the decorated holders for demonstration purposes.
Anyway, all you do is rub the transfer onto the glass candle holder with a stick. I thought it turned out beautifully so wanted to share. It's a fun project kids can do as well.
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On Friday, Los Angeles City Councilmember José Huizar told the assembled audience inside the council's chambers that we was personally opposed to the construction of a tunnel to extend the 710 freeway beyond its northern terminus in Alhambra and beneath communities in Los Angeles, but was not yet ready to take an official stance against the plans.
On Monday, he was ready.
The Transportation Committee of the Los Angeles City Council on Monday approved a motion proposed by Huizar to officially oppose are currently studying in their effort to extend the 710.
Metro is considering 12 options to alleviate traffic associated on the 710, which in addition to rail and bus expansion include several freeway and highway routes that would potentially be built through or below the communities of Garvanza, Mount Washington, Glassell Park, El Sereno, South Pasadena and Pasadena.
Metro is planning to narrow this list of routes down in fall before commencing a extensive environmental impact study.
Many Highland Park residents have expressed their support for the options that are currently on the table.
, introduced on August 17, called on the council to oppose all future surface routes and five of the six routes currently on the table. However, the resolution didn't make a clear statement on future tunnel options, and didn't mention a currently proposed tunnel route beneath South Pasadena.
On Tuesday, though, Huizar's message was clear -- no extension, above ground or below.
"This is an historic moment in the fight against the 710 freeway, and we applaud Councilman Huizar for introducing his resolution and obtaining this critical Transportation Committee vote," Said John Shaffer, President of the San Rafael Association, a Pasadena-based group that opposes the 710 extension. "If approved by the full LA City Council, Mr. Huizar's resolution will send a clear message to Metro and Caltrans that Northeast Los Angeles and the surrounding communities deserve much better than another eight lanes of freeway, traffic, and pollution."
The full resolution will go before the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday. The Los Angeles City Council Meets at 10 a.m. in Room 340 of Los Angeles City Hall, located at 200 N. Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles.