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Updated: Friday, March 8 2013, 09:31 AM EST
It was one suspicious teller at an Asheville bank that stopped short a crime spree that drained $20,000 from the account of a small Columbus business in just hours.
"They started cashing checks at about 2:30 in the afternoon, and by 5:30 they had cashed $20,0000 worth of checks," said All Bright Sanitation owner George Geisler.
Surveillance video shows three Hispanic men - two appear to be in their twenties, the third possibly in his thirties - approaching the counters in banks in Buncombe, Henderson, and Polk County and cashing bad checks Friday afternoon.
"They've got a very good and well planned out operation that they have come up with," said Detective Sergeant Randall Hodge of the Polk County Sheriff's Department.
Usually fraudulent checks people attempt to cash are fake checks - meaning the bank is the one that's ripped off.
"The difference here is that these checks are legitimate checks, they appear to be real, they look real, they're drawing on a legitimate checking account," said Hodge.
In this case, the trio is charged with breaking into the business office of All Bright Sanitation and stealing payroll checks.
"Somebody really had to do their homework," said Geisler, who noticed a window had been tampered with only after he found out from a bank that his checks were being cashed by strangers. "They had to case the joint, they really had to figure out how we're operating. they avoided all the security cameras we had."
The men then used fake government identification cards, filled in bogus names and made-up addresses - even plugging in about what a paycheck from All Bright would amount to - forged Geisler's signature, and cashed in repeatedly.
"Just pass it off as they just got paid ... on Friday from their employer and ran to the bank and cashed the checks," said Hodge, who said they likely blended in with others that afternoon cashing end-of-the-week paychecks.
The three cashed 21 of Geisler's checks at five different banks.
"Something that i'm trying to piece together, is why would they have chosen this particular business," said Hodge Thursday afternoon.
"I have no idea," said Geisler, when asked why he may have been targeted. "Everybody keeps saying it might have been a former employee that wasn't involved but might have given somebody an idea. I just, I don't know."
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The best way to find out if a product is suitable for vegans is to ask the company that produces it.
Some companies put information about their vegan-suitable products on their website. If not, the company should be able to confirm by email or phone whether or not the product is suitable for vegans.
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Have a look at our Guide to Vegan Living website: www.guidetoveganliving.org.uk. This site aims to tell you everything you everything you need to know about becoming and staying vegan.
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This will be an experienced vegan, in your region or country where possible, who will be available to answer any questions you may have about life as a vegan (usually by email).
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You can also view all our leaflets and booklets online on this page: www.vegansociety.com/resources/downloads.aspx
The Vegan Society has a network of local contacts and groups across the UK and Eire who would be happy to hear from you. Have a look at the Local Contacts page to find the contacts and groups nearest to you and get in touch.
If you live in a country other than the UK or Ireland, your national vegan or vegetarian society may be able to help. Search the International Vegetarian Union database for vegan societies or groups in your country: http://www.ivu.org
The Vegan Society has Facebook fans from all around the world. If you use Facebook, come over to our page and post a message for vegans in your area: www.facebook.com/TheVeganSociety
If your event is vegan and not-for-profit, we may be able to help let other vegans know about it in the following ways:You are welcome to post details of suitable events on our Facebook page. If it is considered appropriate, we can repost it as a status update targeted at Facebook fans in your area.To submit details for the events calendar on our website, please email details of your event to firstname.lastname@example.com
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If you know the name of the product or brand you are looking for, look on the company's website for their list of stockists.
If an ingredient listed in a recipe book sounds unfamiliar, it may be the name of a brand that is sold in a different country (for instance, if you live in the UK and are cooking from an American recipe book). If you can't tell what the ingredient is, put the product name into a search engine to find out what it is.
In the UK, some vegan 'alternative' food products are readily available in supermarkets, such as non-dairy milks, soya yoghurts, vegan sausages, etc.
A wider range of vegan alternative food products can often be found in:
- independent wholefoods shops (have a look on www.happycow.net to find your local vegan-friendly shops),- the 'free-from' sections in larger supermarkets, - high street health food shop chains, and - online shops specialising in vegan and vegetarian products.
*Of course, you don't have to buy any 'specialist' food products to follow a vegan diet. Most everyday foods in a vegan diet can be obtained from the same places as any other foods - the usual shops, supermarkets, markets, etc. - but if you're searching for a particular product that isn't widely available in your usual shops, the above are useful places to look.
Have a look at our Travel and Eating Out page for a list of resources to help you find vegan-friendly restaurants in the UK and other countries.
Give them a copy of our Vegan Catering for All booklet, our guide for professional caterers. If you are in the UK, email us at email@example.com for free paper copies, or send them a link to the booklet online: http://www.vegansociety.com/downloads/VeganCateringForAll.pdfYou can also point out some of the advantages of providing vegan options, such as: - Vegan dishes are not just for vegans: an attractive vegan dish will also meet the needs of a wide variety of customers including vegetarians, many people with religious dietary requirements, healthy eaters, those watching their weight, customers who want a lighter option than a meat and dairy-laden meal, and anyone who likes to try something a bit different when they eat out.- A group of people including one vegan looking for somewhere to eat out will choose a restaurant which caters for vegans – so even if there is only one vegan in the group, a restaurant can win the custom of, say, ten or fifteen people by providing at least one good vegan option.- Vegan dishes are often easy to make colourful and attractive, particularly with the range of colourful vegetables and fruits that can be used to create attractive-looking dishes which will appeal to customers. - Practically every restaurant has at least one or two vegetarian options on the menu and usually a selection of vegetarian dishes. Restaurants would only need to make one of their vegetarian options also be suitable for vegans in order to widen their potential customer base.
Have a look at our Egg-free cooking and baking page for tips on vegan baking and converting non-vegan cake recipes. Also bear in mind that there are literally thousands of vegan cake and dessert recipes in books and on the internet, so if there is a particular cake or other dish you would like a vegan version of, you may well be able to find a vegan recipe for it which was designed to work without eggs in the first place.
The website Food-info.net has a list of e-numbers which includes information on whether or not they are suitable for vegans. Look at the description of an individual e-number in the 'e-numbers' section of the site, or their page 'e-numbers of animal origin'. If you are not sure whether or not a particular product is suitable for vegans because it contains an e-number or other additive which can be either animal or plant-based, or an additive which is not adequately described, do contact the company to ask for information. As well as finding out whether or not the product is suitable for vegans, contacting companies also shows them that there is demand for vegan products and vegan labelling.
Also see the Hidden Ingredients page for a list of common animal-derived ingredients to watch out for when food shopping.
Many vegan cosmetics and toiletries now carry the Vegan Society's Trademark, to demonstrate to customers that these products are suitable for vegans. Have a look in our Trademark section to find vegan products and companies who produce them.
The Vegan Society Trademark shows that the product displaying it:- does not contain any animal ingredients, and - the product and its ingredients have not been tested on animals by the manufacturer or by any third party over whom the manufacturer has effective control.
Have a look at our Plant based Nutrition booklet (pdf) for a straightforward guide to ensuring a well-planned vegan diet.There is also more detail about individual nutrients in the Nutrition section of this website. The book Plant based Nutrition and Health written by Stephen Walsh and published by the Vegan Society offers in-depth scientific information regarding many aspects of vegan nutrition and health. It is available to buy from our online shop.
Individuals needing professional advice to help them maintain a well-planned diet, perhaps due to particular medical needs, can make an appointment with a Registered Dietitian.
The website Freelance Dietitians, run by a specialist group of the British Dietetic Association, has details of freelance Registered Dietitians who specialise in vegetarian and vegan diets. In the search form on their website, select "vegetarian and vegan diets" from the drop down list "areas of interest".
lthough many ready-made vegan food products contain soya, eating a soya-free plant-based diet is entirely possible. This is good news for the unlucky few who are unable to eat soya! Have a look at our Soya-free foods page for soya-free ingredients, protein sources, food products and recipes.
There have been no reliable studies which have shown that the inclusion of soya in the diet has harmful effects on health. For further details see dietitian Sandra Hood's article on soya.
The only reliable vegan sources of B12 are foods fortified with B12 (including some plant milks, some soya products and some breakfast cereals) and B12 supplements. Vitamin B12, whether in supplements, fortified foods, or animal products, comes from micro-organisms. To get the full benefit of a vegan diet, vegans should do one of the following: • eat fortified foods two or three times a day to get at least three micrograms (μg or mcg) of B12 a day or• take one B12 supplement daily providing at least 10 micrograms (the Vegan Society's Veg1 multivitamin contains 10 micrograms of B12) or• take a weekly B12 supplement providing at least 2000 micrograms.If relying on fortified foods check the labels carefully to make sure you are getting enough B12. For example, if a fortified plant milk contains 1 microgram of B12 per serving then consuming three servings a day will provide adequate vitamin B12. Others may find the use of B12 supplements more convenient and economical.The less frequently you obtain B12 the more B12 you need to take, as B12 is best absorbed in small amounts. The recommendations above take full account of this. There is no harm in exceeding the recommended amounts or combining more than one option.
For more information see our Vitamin B12 page.
Unfortunately there is currently no infant formula on sale which is suitable for vegans. There are soya-based formulas available (such as such as Cow & Gate's Infasoy and SMA's Wysoy), however these are fortified with Vitamin D3 which is usually derived from lanolin. The vegan-suitable brand which was previously available, Heinz Nurture Soya (previously known as Farleys Soya) is no longer manufactured.It is important that ordinary soya milk should not substituted for soya infant formula as it does not contain the proper ratio of protein, fat, carbohydrate, nor the vitamins and minerals required to be used as a sole food.
The Vegan Society publishes, "Feeding your vegan infant – with confidence" written by Sandra Hood, State Registered Dietitian. This comprehensive book covers pre-conception and pregnancy nutrition, breastfeeding, weaning, baby and toddler nutrition and recipe ideas, problem solving and vegan parents' experiences. It is available from The Vegan Society's online shop.There is also information in the Parenting section of our website.
Non-dairy milks can be included the diet from the age of six months as part of weaning but are not suitable as a main drink at this stage. Try to choose varieties which are higher in fat and fortified with vitamins and calcium. Breast milk and/or infant formula should be the main drinks in the diet throughout the first year of life.
Veg1 is the Vegan Society's multivitamin, specifically formulated to meet the needs of vegans but suitable for everyone.
Veg1 is available to purchase from the Vegan Society's online shop and can be shipped outside the UK.
Veg1 contains:Vitamin B2: 1.6 milligramsVitamin B6: 2 milligramsFolic Acid: 200 microgramsVitamin B12: 10 microgramsVitamin D (as D2): 10 microgramsIodine: 150 microgramsSelenium: 60 micrograms
Full ingredients list: Sugar, Dextrose, Acacia, Selenomethionine (Selenium), Stearic Acid, Flavour (Blackcurrant), Ergocalciferol Preparation (D2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Magnesium Stearate, Riboflavin (B2), PVP, Folacin (Folic Acid), Potassium Iodide (Iodine), Cyanocobalamin (B12)
Children aged 2-12 can take half a tablet per day, chewed or crushed.
Veg1 is gluten-free and wheat-free and is suitable for pregnant women.
There is guidance on how to find out which medications are free from animal ingredients on the animal-free medications page.This page also includes a limited list of common over-the-counter medicines, such as painkillers, which the manufacturers have informed us are free from animal ingredients
Deva Nutrition produce two vegan Vitamin D-only supplements which are registered with the Vegan Society: http://www.devanutrition.com/vitamins_minerals.html Their website lists details of UK stockists: http://www.devanutrition.com/online-stores.html
The vitamin D spray 'Vitashine' is also suitable for vegans and is registered with the Vegan Society.
Our Trademarked Products section has details of a number of vegan glucosamine supplements, just search for 'glucosamine'.
For other supplements, have a look at our Trademarked Products section to find supplements registered with the Vegan Society or see our Multivitamins and Minerals page for a list of companies which produce vegan supplements.
Yes - there are vegan EPA/DHA supplements available which are made from algae. Nuique, Deva Nutrition and Opti3 are brands of vegan EPA/DHA algae supplements which are registered with the Vegan Society.
The Vegan Society Trademark shows that the product displaying it:- does not contain any animal ingredients, and - the product and its ingredients have not been tested on animals by the manufacturer or by any third party over whom the manufacturer has effective control. These details are verified by the Vegan Society's Trademark Assistant before products are authorised to display the Trademark.For further details please see our Trademark Standards page.
Yes. The Trademark shows that the product displaying it, and its ingredients, have not been tested on animals by or for the manufacturer.
Manufacturers are welcome to register their vegan products with us. Please see our Trademark pages for more information about the Trademark and details of how to apply, or contact our Business Development department: firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Vegan Society's Trademark scheme registers individual products which are suitable for vegans.The Vegan Society Trademark shows that the product displaying it:- does not contain any animal ingredients, and - the product and its ingredients have not been tested on animals by the manufacturer or by any third party over whom the manufacturer has effective control. The Trademark applies only to products. The use of the Trademark on a vegan product does not indicate that all of the company's products, brands or other activities are vegan.For this reason, The Vegan Society officially does not endorse, approve or certify any of its Trademark holder companies or their products; we 'register' their products as complying with our requirements.
The Vegan Society wishes to actively encourage companies to produce more vegan products and to clearly label their vegan-suitable products.This in turn makes shopping for vegan products easier for consumers, and increases awareness amongst the general public of vegan products, The Vegan Society and veganism. These factors ultimately contribute towards encouraging more people to become vegan.As companies add more vegan products to their ranges, it can be hoped that this will be in place of them producing non-vegan products, and therefore reducing their (ab)use of animals. Refusing involvement with companies because they are not already 100% vegan would significantly prevent us from encouraging companies to produce more vegan products and provide better vegan labelling for consumers.
As The Vegan Society is a relatively small organisation we don't have vacancies on a regular basis. When we do, they are advertised on:
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The Vegan magazine does feature some reviews of vegan recipe books. If your recipe book is 100% vegan, you are welcome to send a review copy to the editor for our consideration. Our postal address can be found on the Contact Us page.Please be aware that this does not guarantee that your book will be featured in the magazine. We do not normally return review copies.
Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or phone 0121 523 1733 for details.
Have a look at VeggiePets.com for details of vegan pet foods available in the UK.
The website www.helpwildlife.co.uk has advice on dealing with various 'problem' wildlife.
As yet, no surveys have been carried out which are extensive enough to determine how many vegans there are in the United Kingdom. Based on the results of various smaller-scale surveys which have been carried out, the Vegan Society's best estimate is that there are at least 150,000 vegans in the UK, although this may be a conservative estimate. We do not have any statistics on how many vegans there are in other countries.
You are welcome to link to us from your website or blog if you wish, although at this time we do not have any graphics available for this purpose.
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The 28-year-old was thrown from his bicycle and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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March 18, 2011
by Alexis Mattera
One week ago, Alexandra Wallace took to YouTube to post her thoughts on her Asian UCLA classmates in the library. You can probably guess what happened after that – the junior's rant went viral (viewed nearly 4.5 million times...and parodied), she was called a racist for her remarks and she backtracked with an apology in the Daily Bruin – but the school's reaction was less than typical: Administrators posted a response on the same site.
Chancellor Gene D. Block called the debacle a "sad day at UCLA" and talked about how the school was "appalled by the thoughtless and hurtful comments" in the clip posted on Monday. Despite UCLA's disappointment in Wallace, disciplinary action has not yet been taken because the school is focusing its efforts on ensuring Wallace's safety, as she has received numerous threatening e-mails, which are being investigated by the campus police department. Campus spokesman Phil Hampton hopes the incident will serve as a lesson about the impact of posting material to public websites. "Once you put information out there, it's difficult to take it back," he said.
I personally applaud UCLA's course of action thus far because the video was produced using the school's own broadcast studio and released through channels (YouTube, Facebook and the UCLA website) favored by and accessible to all students. "If it's a response to something that was seen by people in a new-media format, it's important that the response be made in a new-media format," Hampton said. I agree...do you?
May 11, 2011
by Mariah Proctor
This is my third year at BYU and I've never stayed on campus for a spring semester before now. I have, however, been at a wedding reception after the couple has gone away and the festivities are dying down and I can now tell you the experience is comparable.
The campus runs as before, only at half-mast as far as sheer volume of people...but I kind of like it. Taking class once the hustle of the fall and winter semesters has ended is sort of like an academically-inclined summer camp. When the weather cooperates, I forget I'm taking classes altogether.
Now, here comes the but: trying to cram in nine college credits in six weeks makes for very, very long classes. Sitting for long periods of time has never been a particular trial for me, but when you're sitting in a lecture, no matter how interesting it is, for longer than you sat through the third "Lord of the Rings" movie, it starts to get tough. You pick up habits you never indulged before; suddenly you're a knuckle-cracking, leg-shaking doodler with a twitch and you don't know how you got this way. This condition is aggravated by the sunshine you know is shining outside, the swimming pools you know are getting ready to open and the smell of flowers on the brink of full bloom.
That said, now that attending college has taught me my own capability for a whole new level of productivity, those lazy summer days I used to welcome in high school are a bit torturous. Long, idle hours when I could be getting some of those generals out of the way faster and cheaper than I could during the traditional school year is just time wasting away. Ultimately, despite its struggles, I recommend this post-party wedding reception we call spring semester. It's a collegiate freebie...try it!
Mariah Proctor is a senior at Brigham Young University studying theatre arts and German studies. She is a habitual globe-trotter and enjoys acoustic guitar, sunshine and elephant whispering. Once the undergraduate era of her life comes to an end, she plans to perhaps seek a graduate degree in film and television production or go straight to pounding the pavement as an actor and getting used to the sound of slammed doors. Writing has and always will be the constant in her whirlwind life story.
May 12, 2011
Here in the U.S., surfing the Internet during class is usually frowned upon and accessing the web during an exam could warrant an automatic failing grade. Overseas, however, Internet usage in these situations will not only be allowed but encouraged to – among other things – inhibit cheating.
The University of Southern Denmark has announced that by January 2012, all exams will be transferred to a digital platform and administered via Internet software. In addition to making it possible for faculty to create tests aligned with course content that would better assess students' problem solving prowess, analytical skills and ability to discuss particular topics, e-learning project coordinator Lise Petersen said this program presented an innovative solution to academic dishonesty. "One way of preventing cheating is by saying nothing is allowed and giving students a piece of paper and a pen," she said. "The other way is to say everything is allowed except plagiarism. So if you allow communication, discussions, searches and so on, you eliminate cheating because it's not cheating anymore. That is the way we should think."
Do you think Southern Denmark's plan is an effective one or an approach that will breed more academic dishonesty? What's your school's stance on Internet usage in class?
by Darci Miller
In most every high school movie, the main character has a dream school. Most of the time, he or she has dreamed of attending said dream school since before he or she knew what college was. He or she goes through the trials and tribulations of applying to the dream school, but in the end, he or she goes skipping merrily off to Dream U. and lives happily ever after.
Hate to break it to you, folks, but life isn't Hollywood.
Having a dream school isn't necessary. I didn't have one; actually, if someone had told me three years ago that I'd end up at the University of Miami, I would've laughed in their face. But keeping your options open is a great thing, and I couldn't be happier with where I ended up.
If you did have a dream school and did get in, awesome! But don't get complacent. Just because your school is your idea of perfect doesn't mean that life there is charmed. You'll still have to study hard, get involved and even then things may not go as planned. You could end up hating it. Who knows?
If you had a dream school and didn't get in, DON'T WORRY! I know you're probably crushed...and rightfully so. But don't let your disappointment take away from what could still be an amazing time at college. Attitude is everything. EVERYTHING. If you go in assuming you're going to be miserable, you will be. If you slap a smile on your face and dive into everything, you'll have a good time, no matter if it's Dream U. or not.
College is entirely what you make of it. Even if you're not going where you really wanted to, you can make it great. Either way, keeping an open mind is key; college can (and will) surprise you!
Darci Miller is a New Yorker studying journalism and sport administration at the University of Miami. When she's not writing for the school newspaper, you can find her at the gym, either working or working out. She loves all '80s pop culture (the cheesier the better!), and glues herself to her TV when the Olympics are on. She dreams big, and believes the sky's the limit!
May 13, 2011
by Jacquelene Bennett
Hey yo! I am Jacquelene Bennett and come September, I will be a senior at the University of Redlands. I am double majoring in creative writing and government as well as minoring in religious studies – a lot of work, I know but as an aspiring writer/political journalist, I have found these subjects to be the most important and demanding issues in today's world. Plus, these subjects (and the classes that accompany them) are intensely thought-provoking and fun; in fact, last semester, I wrote a short story about Marilyn Monroe for my fiction workshop!
I chose the University of Redlands mainly for its location. Born and raised in Southern California, I wanted to go to a school that was both close to home but far away enough that I could have a true "college experience." Also, the U of R is in the heart of SoCal, so I am literally just an hour away (actual timing really depends on traffic here) from Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland, the Santa Monica Pier and Joshua Tree National Park. Since I began attending school, however, I have found the campus itself to be a treasure trove of beautiful scenery, fun events and wonderful people. True story: The U of R is one of only three California universities to be named a "Tree Campus" by the Arbor Day Foundation.
As I find myself getting closer and closer to graduation, I find that I have less and less spare time but in the rare moments that I am free, I like to listen to music, catch up on celebrity gossip and eat gummy bears and Fruit Gushers. Also, I like to say "cool beans."
From my freshman year up until now, I have built a repertoire of college knowledge and experiences just hoping that I would one day have the opportunity to share it with other people of the world. Well, it looks like that day has come and I am psyched!
by Angela Andaloro
Hi everyone! My name is Angela and I've just completed my sophomore year at Pace University's New York City campus, where I double major in communication studies and English. I can't believe I'm already halfway through college; I've learned so much in the past two years that high school seems like a totally different world ago. College was far from what I expected, but I'm definitely enjoying it nonetheless.
Becoming a virtual intern here at Scholarships.com is one of the most exciting things to happen to me recently. As my choices in majors might indicate, I love writing and think there's so much importance to communicating feelings and sharing experiences. That's what I hope to do through this opportunity: share my feelings and experiences about college life and the many things that go along with being a college student.
Like most things in New York City, I find my life and my college experience to be far from typical. I'm a commuter student, I took nearly a semester's worth of classes online and I picked up my second major despite early graduation being a very real possibility for me. Still, I think there are many things that do connect me to your "average" college student: I like to hang out with my friends, go to parties, and yes, I'm addicted to social networking.
Combining my unique college experiences with my more common ones, I hope to be able to share something useful with everyone. I'd also love to hear from some of the readers of the Scholarships.com blog too, so feel free to say hi in the comments! After all, college is all about networking and it never hurts to get to know some awesome new people.
May 16, 2011
by Anna Meskishvili
Personally, I think that choosing a roommate is one of the most challenging things about college. They are the ultimate lottery. But in order to pick the right roommate for you, you must first properly understand yourself.
I'm sure you have all completed (or will soon complete) some variation of the "roommate survey," which might reveal to you a prototype of the perfect roommate but here's a reality check: Roommates are not perfect. In order to be the best roommate you can be, evaluate yourself. Speaking from experience, I thought I wanted to be best friends with my roommate, wanted my room to be the social hot spot of the floor and didn't care about order or rules. Turns out, when you're busy as a bee like me and are exhausted when you come home, the last thing you want to see is a dog pile of frat boys on your bed trying to see how many grapes they can shove in their mouths. Don't get me wrong, I work hard and play hard but I always idealized my room as a place I could go to do neither those two things.
The bottom line about choosing roommates, make sure you both are on the same page and don't just assume you are – talk about it. This is someone you will be living four feet away from for a year and avoidance is not an option. Top issues to cover are:
And before you ask your prospective roommate any of these questions, ask them to yourself. Good luck, roomie!
Anna Meskishvili is a rising senior at Boston University pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations at the College of Communication. She is part of Kappa Delta at BU and has loved every second of it. She is also involved in Public Relations Student Society of America and Ed on Campus. Anna was born in the Republic of Georgia and considers herself a citizen of the world because she's lived in Russia, England, France, Brooklyn and Connecticut. She hopes to someday work in Healthcare Administration Communication. She loves to travel, run and learn.
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We are remodeling our kitchen and I thought I found the perfect alternative to white marble: Princess White, or White Princess, quartzite. But after a visit to a granite and marble place, I came home quite deflated. The gentleman said in his experiences in working with Princess White, it has cracked while cutting it into shape. This would mean that it is more brittle than granite. They had to fill in the cracks, but trying to match the color is difficult as well. He also said customers who purchased the quartzite have come back and said green spots had formed.
I Love the look of marble, but like many, I do not want to worry about taking care of it to prevent stains or etching. I think Princess White is the closest to the look of white marble and had thought it would be more durable. But it seems some quartzites are more durable than others. Has anyone had Princess White installed in their kitchen for some time now? IF so, I am very interested in hearing your experiences with it. Has there been any etching, scratches, stains, or even changes in color?? |
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- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Sun, Aug 26, 12 at 15:33
I have Super White, aka White Fantasy. (Princess White or White Princess, as seen in firsthousemp's kitchen) is priced about double the SW around here. But, let me give you my SW experience. I have gorgeous counters, in my opinion. However, my hard water is etching them. In fact the area under the faucet on my clean-up sink is totally etched. So, I'm constantly drying them, nothing goes directly on the counter, I'm a little obsessed with the coasters. I took a sample of SW and tested it. Not with the water in this house as it was a new build. But the only issue I had was when I left a lime on the sample overnight and it etched it. It is not etching like marble, meaning a squirt of lemon or lime doesn't etch it if I clean it up. But it turns out I don't need to let it sit too long to leave a mark. I still love the counters. But it is so frustrating to me. Had I known this, I might have gone with the marble. But, even with that being said, I do love the look of this vs any of the marble I had seen while doing my search for the stones. I believe my dh and I are the only ones who see the etches, as we are a little obsessed with looking for the marks. I even have rings from either glasses or bottles, not really sure. There are a lot of trays on my counters, I have dish towels by every sink, and of course the crystal coasters are in the middle of the island. We are getting a water softener, so maybe that will help. I hope I didn't burst your quartzite bubble for you, but you needed to know my experience. |
My sister-in-law has arctic pearl quartzite and I have marble. When she first put it in I felt I had made a mistake by choosing marble - it was jaw dropping, absolutely beautiful. It is still very nice, but now she is the one who feels she may have made the wrong choice. It hasn't stained or changed color, but it has etched quite a bit. My marble has etched as well, but somehow the marble (danby) is faring much better. This is hard to explain, but my etching has become a gentle patina and her etching looks blotchy. I am not sure if arctic pearl is similar to princess white or if all quartzite has this etching issue. Since some quartzites are so beautiful I don't want to discourage you, but I would really put a sample through the wringer! Good luck, let us know what you decide. |
I agree with lillyvt, you need to have a sealed sample and test it out. Some people have had trouble with quartzites, others (like me) have quartzites with zero issues, no etching at all. I know that the sealant can make a difference - there was a thread a few months ago where a gentleman noted that water etched his quartzite. He re-sealed it with a different product and had no problems afterwards. Our fabricator was dubious when we first told him that we had ordered a quartzite slab - he said quartzite crumbed and cracked. After working with our quartzite he admitted that they were clearly two very different types of stone, although both were called quartzite. Who knows. What country is your quartzite from? |
It's sad to hear about the etching on the quartzite. Quartzite does have a more similar look to marble than granite so after all the stories I have heard, I am now not so surprised to hear that it can share some of the problems of marble as well. ...sigh... I didn't check to see from which country the Princess White is. When I first saw it, I still hadn't made up my mind as to what I would use. But after continuing my search, I realized that granite fell short of the look I was after and that Princess White would be the closest. Sochi, do you know from which thread you read about the gentleman switching sealants? I actually found something online mentioning two types of sealants. One is penetrating which prevents staining, but not etching or scratching. The other is a topical sealant which does protect from etching and scratching from acidic materials, but needs to be reapplied. Before reapplying, the old one needs to be removed first, which may harm some stones. Sochi, so your countertops still look great? Which country is your Princess White from and do you know what kind of sealant you have? |
Elee325, my quartzite is Luce di Luna or quartzite Bianca, it has a strong linear pattern to it. It is from Brazil, as are most quartzites that have arrived on the market lately I think. I've been using mine for over two years now, no etching or staining at all. It is sealed with a silicone based product. The thread I referred to earlier was actually an email exchange. He found that his quartzite was darkening from water, he didn't report etching, my mistake. His counter was originally sealed with a water based product. After I told him what mine was sealed with he switched to a silicone product and had no further issues with his counter. There is an old thread where I noted the name of the product I used, I will see if I can find it. Some people with a science background have claimed that if a quartzite etches it must be marble mis-identified as quartzite. I have no idea, but we have a few reports here on GW of quartzite etching, while many like me have had nothing at all. It is difficult to explain. Search for an old thread started by me called " what's up with quartzite", it is an interesting read. Just found the old thread where I discuss the product used on my quartzite, here it is: Hi again - I heard from my fabricator. They used an industrial silicone-based sealant from GranQuartz, called 413S. I'm not certain that it is available to individuals (as opposed to fabricators), but it might not hurt to ask your fabricator about it. I've pasted in a link to the product on the GranQuartz website. Here is a link that might be useful: Silicone Stone Sealant |
We have White Princess quartzite on our island (same stone as firsthouse_mp). No stains, no etches, no water marks in the 3 months since we moved in. I do try to whipe up spills quikcly...just in case. I've held my breath upon discovery a red wine ring or missed Indian curry spots in the morning. So far a swipe of the sponge has cleaned up every spot without a trace. My husband and I both cook a lot and our 4 and 2 year old DD's like to help. The girls eat at the island quite a bit too. This quartzite has seen a lot of action already. So far it has performed beautifully for us. (We also are having a party in a couple of weeks, so let me knock on wood) Before moving into our new build, we lived with my in-laws who had just renovated their kitchen. My mother in law has White Macaubas quartizte in her kitchen (looks just like Sochi's Luce di Luna). When we first started cooking in her kitchen, the Macaubas was obsorbing water and oil spots upon contact. My mother in law literally had kitchen towels down on the counters surrounding the cook top and sinks. We had to poultice out the marks and re-seal (I don't remember which sealer). Since then they have also performed beautifully. She also used a remnant to make a large outdoor table. It's been sitting outside for a year and a half without showing any sign of wear or tear (we are in So. Cal., so the weather is temperate all year long). In comparison, here's our experience with marble (which I also love). My mother in law had a calcutta gold marble top made for her breakfast table from a remnant slab. Despite our best efforts with place mats and cleaning up any drips immediately, it has etched everywhere. Orange juice, tomato sauce, etc. all etch upon contact. To me, the etches are beginning to blend into "patina" and the table is lovely. However, the etches are really noticeable from certain angles. I have white statuary marble on the counters in my master bathroom. They do etch from tooth paste and bath products, but the etch marks do not both me. My DD's have carrera marble counters on their bathroom vanities. They have not etched yet despite their smearing toothpaste all over the counters on a daily basis. Go figure. Maybe because we still use toddler toothpaste without floride? |
Thanks sochi for that extra information regarding the old threads...it's been extremely helpful and interesting to read. It seems that if you get a stone that does etch, it could possibly be remedied by having it resealed. Mklee01, your input was also very helpful. It did give added hope for the princess white quartzite. I was about to give up on the quartzite, but seeing that the sealant is very important, it seems that questioning the fabricator about the sealant used would be a good idea. But it seems that people in this area aren't willing to guarantee white quartzites with a warranty... |
Hello! My lovely wife, and 2 kids under 3 years old at the time, renovated our home 2 years ago. My lovely wife walks into the showroom and walked straight to the most expensive white princess slabs in the place. She basically blew our whole budget on the 3 slabs. We reserved them right then and there. I've read over the years at people really wanting this quartzite so I thought I'd post you a few pics of our kitchen 2 years later. First of all, you will need to find a QUALITY and very good fabricator. I've spoken with several and most really don't know the difference until it starts chipping while it's being cut. It cuts like crystallized sugar. They hate it. We had a very good fabricator and there was still 2 areas he had to fill with the resin patching. As the patching is exposed to UV rays, it will turn a very light green. It took close to 6 months until the small color change occurred. We have one small area on the sink cut-out and another small area between the refrigerator and freezer. Durability to water and wear? I just don't see it. We put very nice white marble in our master bathroom and had to have it honed from the glossy finish we had 2 years ago due to water spotting and I guess toothpaste spatter. I will never place expensive marble anywhere...it's a nightmare and we have it almost everywhere except our kitchen. We literally beat the tar out of this white princess and there is not a water spot or etching anywhere. We also have our fabricator come 1 time per year to wipe a sealer he likes on it. It's not so much that it's a hard job, because it's simple. We have him come to check things out and make sure we protect the investment. He charged us $50 to seal it each time. Hope this helps. Durability...great. Chipping while you have it...nope. Chipping and being patched by the professional fabricators.....yup. So get a good one. Buy a bottle of the best sealer you can get. Oh, my wife cleans ours with alcohol and water. Shines up nicely and kills everything. Ryan |
- Posted by hobokenkitchen (My Page) on Sun, Oct 14, 12 at 20:30
We have quartzite in two different kitchens. The Mother of Pearl quartzite has been in for over 2 years and has held up amazingly. No etching or staining - looks as good as new. The Super White is gorgeous looking, but etches. Not from water, but from acids and bizarrely the rubber feet on our daughter's bouncy chair. Who knows why! I like the look of the Super White more than most Carrara slabs I've seen, but it's not bullet proof. All quartzites are not created equal. |
Our white quartzite (aka Moon Night) has etched from lime and lemon juice, but has never stained in the year we have owned it (with 3 young kids and lots of entertaining). We have a honed finish so you can't really see the etching at all. |
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The Mountain House Freeze Dried Sweet and Sour Pork contains pork, rice, and vegetables smothered in a delicious pineapple sauce. Makes 10 3/4-cup servings. Mountain House� foods have excellent flavor, convenience, and storability. The Mountain House� name is your assurance of premium quality foods that may be stored for years. The exclusive Mountain House� freeze drying process locks in the natural flavors and colors of our premium-quality foods. Mountain House� freeze dried foods have the flavor appeal of freshly frozen foods, with added energey saving advantages so important every day, and especially during emergencies.
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I love the Arctic Monkeys and all but this cover isn't as good. Alex's voice is good and all but he's got nothing on Julian's.
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The strokes and arctic monkeys are my two 2000's favourite bands, and I was into AM's music before discovering the strokes(yes, I know, i'm a ignorant bastard) so I heard this version before the original one
I loved it and then I discovered the is this it version, I then prefered the AM version because I wasn't used to the "lazy" voice of Julian but now I hate the AM cover because his voices doesn't suit the song and he shorthened some words' pronounciation
I like "Arctic monkeys", but I don't like this cover. Alex sounds bad in this song - it's not for him, this song just for Julian's voice, which is much cooler than Alex's.
I don't see whats to annoying about the Arctic Monkeys...yes they get boring after a while but before that bordom they are gold. i cant wait for their next album, its gonna be really interestiing.
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Consumers today are looking for more variety in their alcohol drinking experience, and this allows us to meet those consumer needs, Mic Zavarella, director of innovation at Long Tail Libations, told Reuters in a telephone interview.
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Police say they were called to the 3300 block of 14th Place about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers found a man suffering from gunshot injuries to the head and back. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim's identity was not released, pending notification of his next of kin.
A short time later, police were called to a shooting in the 600 block of 53rd Street, where they found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot injury.
No arrests have made in either shooting.
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