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This Changes Everything: How the 99% Woke Up
"We fail to understand why we should have to pay the costs of the crisis, while its instigators continue to post record profits. We're sick and tired of one injustice after another. We want human dignity back again.
This isn't the kind of world we want to live in, and it's we who have to decide what world we do want. We know we can change it, and we're having a great time going about it."
—From #HowToCamp by the Spanish indignados, whose occupations in cities throughout Spain helped inspire Occupy Wall Street
Something happened in September 2011 so unexpected that no politician or pundit saw it coming.
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Inspired by the Arab Spring and uprisings in Europe, sparked by a challenge from Adbusters magazine to show up at Wall Street on September 17 and "bring a tent," and encouraged by veteran New York activists, a few thousand people gathered in the financial district of New York City. At the end of the day, some of them set up camp in Zuccotti Park and started what became a national—and now international—movement.
The Occupy movement, as it has come to be called, named the source of the crises of our time: Wall Street banks, big corporations, and others among the 1% are claiming the world's wealth for themselves at the expense of the 99% and having their way with our governments. This is a truth that political insiders and the media had avoided, even while the assets of the top 1% reached levels not seen since the 1920s. But now that this genie is out of the bottle, it can't easily be put back in.
Without offices, paid staff, or a bank account, Occupy Wall Street quickly spread beyond New York. People gathered in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, Atlanta, San Diego, and hundreds of other cities around the United States and claimed the right of we the people to create a world that works for the 99%. In a matter of weeks, the occupations and protests had spread worldwide, to over 1,500 cities, from Madrid to Cape Town and from Buenos Aires to Hong Kong, involving hundreds of thousands of people.
The Occupy Wall Street movement is not just demanding change. It is also transforming how we, the 99%, see ourselves. The shame many of us felt when we couldn't find a job, pay down our debts, or keep our home is being replaced by a political awakening. Millions now recognize that we are not to blame for a weak economy, for a subprime mortgage meltdown, or for a tax system that favors the wealthy but bankrupts the government. The 99% are coming to see that we are collateral damage in an all-out effort by the super-rich to get even richer.
Now that we see the issue clearly—and now that we see how many others are in the same boat—we can envision a new role for ourselves. We will no longer be isolated and powerless. We can hold vigils all night when necessary and nonviolently face down police. We are the vast majority of the population and, once we get active, we cannot be ignored. Our leaders will not fix things for us; we'll have to do that ourselves. We'll have to make the decisions, too. And we'll have to take care of one another—provide the food, shelter, protection, and support needed to make it through long occupations, bad weather, and the hard work of finding consensus when we disagree.
By naming the issue, the movement has changed the political discourse. No longer can the interests of the 99% be ignored. The movement has unleashed the political power of millions and issued an open invitation to everyone to be part of creating a new world.
Historians may look back at September 2011 as the time when the 99% awoke, named our crisis, and faced the reality that none of our leaders are going to solve it. This is the moment when we realized we would have to act for ourselves.
The Truth is Out: The System is Rigged in Favor of the Wealthy
One of the signs at the Occupy Seattle protest reads: "Dear 1%. We were asleep. Now we've woken up. Signed, the 99%."
This sign captures the feeling of many in the Occupy movement. We are seeing our ways of life, our aspirations, and our security slip away—not because we have been lazy or undisciplined, or lacked intelligence and motivation, but because the wealthiest among us have rigged the system to enhance their own power and wealth at the expense of everyone else.
Critics of the movement say they oppose the redistribution of wealth on principle. But redistribution is exactly what has been happening for decades. Today's economy redistributes wealth from the poor and middle class to those at the top. The income of the top 1% grew 275 percent between 1979 and 2007, according to the Congressional Budget Office. For those in the bottom 20 percent, income grew just 18 percent during those twenty-eight years.
The government actively facilitates this concentration of wealth through tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy, and bailouts for giant banks and corporations. These entities also benefit from mining rights, logging rights, airwave rights, and countless other licenses to use common assets for private profit. Corporations shift the costs of environmental damage to the public and pocket the profits. Taxpayers bear the risk of global financial speculation while the payoffs go to those most effective at gaming the system. Instead of investing profits to provide jobs and produce needed goods and services, the 1% put their wealth into mergers, acquisitions, and more speculation.
The list of government interventions on behalf of the 1% goes on and on: Tax breaks favor the wealthy, global trade agreements encourage offshoring jobs, agricultural subsidies favor agribusiness over family farms, corporate media get sanctioned monopolies while independent media gets squeezed.
The people who go to work producing things we need—the middle class and working poor—pay the price for all this. Speculative profits act as a drain on the economy—like a hidden tax. This hidden tax is one of the many reasons the middle-class standard of living has been slipping.
This lopsided division of wealth corrupts government. Few among the 99% now believe government works for their benefit—and for good reason. With the 1% commanding an army of lobbyists and doling out money from multimillion-dollar campaign war chests, government has become a source of protection and subsidies for Wall Street. No wonder there isn't enough money left over for education, repairing roads and bridges, taking care of veterans and retirees, much less for the critical transition we need to make to a clean energy future.
The system is broken in so many ways that it's dizzying to try to name them all. This is part of the reason why the Occupy movement hasn't created a list of demands. The problem is everywhere and looks different from every point of view. The one thing the protesters all seem to agree on is that the middle-class way of life is moving out of reach. Talk to people at any of the Occupy sites and you'll hear stories of people who play by the rules, work long hours, study hard, and then find only low-wage jobs, often without health care coverage or prospects for a secure future.
And many can find no job at all. In the United States, twenty-five million people are unemployed, underemployed or have given up looking for work. Forty-five percent of those without jobs have been unemployed for more than twenty-seven weeks. Some employers won't hire anyone who is currently unemployed. Meanwhile, the cost of health care, education, rent, food, and energy continues to rise; the only thing that's falling is the value of homes and retirement funds.
Behind these statistics are real people. Since the Occupy movement began, some who identify themselves as part of the 99% have been posting their stories at wearethe99percent.tumblr.com. Here's one: "I am a lucky one. I have enough money to eat three of four weeks of the month. I have been paying student loans for fifteen years and still no dent. My husband lost his job...Last year I took a 10 percent pay cut to 'do my share' and keep layoffs at bay. I lost my house. I went bankrupt. I still am paying over one thousand dollars in student loans for myself and my husband and that is just interest. We will not have children. How could we when we can't even feed ourselves? I am the 99%."
Another personal story, by a sixty-year-old, reads, "Got laid off. Moved two thousand miles for new job. Pays 40 percent less than old job. Sold home at a loss. Filed Chapter Eleven. Owe IRS fifty thousand dollars. Fifteen thousand dollar per year debt for son's tuition at state university. Seventy-five percent of retirement funds shifted to the 1%! I am the 99%!"
The website contains thousands of stories like these.
Now that we know we are not alone, we are less likely to blame ourselves when things are hard. And now that we are seeing the ways the system is rigged against us, we can join with others to demand changes that will allow everyone to thrive.
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Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
I love coming home knowing this soup is waiting for me. Don't hesitate to toss in whatever veggies you have on hand. —Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
- In a Dutch oven, bring chicken broth and beef broth to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken and poach, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken; cool slightly.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, soup mix, parsley and seasonings to broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Cool soup. Meanwhile, chop chicken. Add tortellini and chicken to soup. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze for up to 3 months.
- To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and tortellini are tender. Yield: 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Originally published as Zesty Chicken Tortellini Soup in Taste of Home December/January 2012, p83
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News about Coffee, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Dec. 25, 2014
Neapolitan tradition known as 'suspended coffee,' in which customers pay for two coffees at cafes and leave receipt behind so that a stranger may receive free cup, is being revived both in Naples and around the world; simple act of generosity, which boomed during World War II, seeks to help those stricken by today's hard economic times. MORE
Dec. 24, 2014
Keurig recalls more than seven million of its single-serve coffee brewing machines following reports that a number of them had spewed hot liquids and injured dozens of users; recall includes Mini Plus brewers made between 2008 and 2014. MORE
Dec. 14, 2014
Butter-infused Bulletproof coffee is latest trend in Silicon Valley, Calif; fans claim the drink promotes weight loss and provides mental clarity. MORE
Dec. 5, 2014
Starbucks is opening Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle, flagship of planned chain that will sell high-end coffees from around the world; company's reach into higher-end market is another sign that coffee consumption in the United States is growing only modestly. MORE
Nov. 16, 2014
Visitors and residents alike are enjoying an emerging coffee roasting craze in Salt Lake City; cafes and shops offering small-batch, estate-grown beans and siphon brews noted. MORE
Oct. 20, 2014
Researchers found that compared with people who drank no coffee, those who drank three cups a day were about 25 percent less likely to have abnormal liver enzyme levels. MORE
Oct. 19, 2014
Loose Ends column by author Ethan Hauser confesses to knowing very little about coffee. MORE
Oct. 5, 2014
Chuck Klosterman The Ethicist column answers questions about summer camp allowing Mormon teenager to drink coffee and Pilates instructor who advertises her PhD credentials, despite having a PhD in finance. MORE
Jun. 1, 2014
First French coffeemaker appeared around 1800, and first one made of glass followed 40 years later; simple plunger-style vessel that is now known as the 'French press' did not become well known until the late 1920s, and spread through Europe in the 1950s. MORE
May. 11, 2014
App City column on Cups, Israeli app that entitles users to unlimited free coffee at expanding number of independent coffee shops in New York City; app charges $45 monthly subscription service. MORE
May. 7, 2014
Painstakingly prepared coffees, made to order, are moving into Manhattan neighborhoods not known for patience; many are surprised by the amount of professionals waiting in line for specialty coffees. MORE
May. 6, 2014
Plant-choking fungus called coffee rust has swept across Central America, withering trees and slashing coffee production; disease has hurt farmers and sent economic damages rippling through local communities; blight is one of several factors that are pushing up prices in world market. MORE
Apr. 18, 2014
Nestle, under an agreement with a French regulator, will make it easier for rivals to produce single-serving coffee capsules that can be used in Nespresso machines. MORE
Apr. 14, 2014
Advertising column; Kraft Foods' new campaign for its Maxwell House coffee includes logos, packaging, products, a presence in digital and social media and advertising with theme 'Say good morning to a good day.' MORE
Apr. 9, 2014
Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee is introducing EcoCup clear, recyclable pod for single-serving coffee makers; some consumers considering adoption of single-serve beverage systems are concerned that containers currently used are bad for environment. MORE
Mar. 12, 2014
Blake Mycoskie, founder of philanthropic shoe company Toms, is now developing line of coffee, sales of which will be used to provide clean water for cooking, drinking and sanitation to more than two billion people around the globe lacking such essentials; will sell bags and cups of coffee in Toms cafe-stores, and every bag sold will finance a week's worth of clean water for one person. MORE
Jan. 19, 2014
Neighborhood Joint column on McNulty's Tea & Coffee, Greenwich Village institution that has supplied beverages to mix of customers since 1920s. MORE
Nov. 13, 2013
Starbucks says it will pay Kraft Foods $2.75 billion, ending long-running spat over agreement two food titans had for distribution of Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores; disagreement centered on way Starbucks broke off its long-term relationship with Kraft in 2010 over Kraft's objections. MORE
Oct. 27, 2013
Coffee-cup lid that features plastic disc with press-down tab for sipping was invented in 1981 by William and Kenneth Dart of the Dart Container Corporation. MORE
Aug. 8, 2013
Advertising column notes that New York coffee company Vassilaros & Sons is using mock political campaign centered around president John Vassilaros to promote its expansion into direct sales to consumers. MORE
Jul. 31, 2013
Pulley Collective, Brooklyn warehouse that city's coffee shops can rent to roast their own beans, is quickly growing into a winning enterprise with several notable New York independent coffee names using the space. MORE
Jul. 18, 2013
Actress, singer and philanthropist Grace Hightower discusses her latest venture, a Fair Trade coffee company entitled Grace Hightower and Coffees of Rwanda. MORE
Jun. 6, 2013
Why drinking three cups a day may be good for us. MORE
May. 30, 2013
PrimaDonna S espresso maker from DeLonghi serves barista-grade espresso and comes with $3,000 price tag. MORE
May. 22, 2013
Shakerato, espresso cooler that is alcohol-free, is not easy to find in the United States despite its simple recipe and refreshing quality. MORE
May. 19, 2013
Phyllis Korkki Workstation column observes that beyond providing fuel for the workday, one's daily coffee rituals can say much about personal finances and attitudes. MORE
May. 15, 2013
Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Intelligentsia Coffee are opening coffee bar outposts in Manhattan, that reflect an ascendant interest in a custom-made cup. MORE
Mar. 26, 2013
Study in journal Vascular Medicine suggests that drinking boiled coffee, which is high in antioxidants, may be contributing factor to longevity of people living on Greek island of Ikaria. MORE
Mar. 17, 2013
Nicole LaPorte Prototype column observes that some coffee farmers are taking more control of supply chain, roasting and marketing their own beans for greater profit; there are benefits and challenges for growers, many of whom live in poverty in developing countries; major coffee companies imported 84.6 million pounds of fair trade certified coffee in 2011. MORE
Mar. 7, 2013
New York Mayor Michael R Bloomberg's ban on the sale of large sugary drinks is likely to affect coffee drinkers and those who serve them as they face a number of varied complications in how drinks can be prepared and delicate calculations about milk, calorie and sugar ratios. MORE
Jan. 2, 2013
Coffee training centers, like Sightglass in San Francisco, are becoming increasingly common, with prospective baristas learning art and science behind best-tasting coffee drinks. MORE
Jan. 2, 2013
Grinding coffee beans correctly is essential to making good cup of coffee, as flavors and aromatics concentrated inside coffee bean are exposed by grinding. MORE
Sep. 28, 2012
Andrew Adam Newman Advertising column notes Green Mountain Coffee will introduce an advertising campaign aimed at educating consumers about fair-trade certification, which the brand receives from nonprofit group Fair Trade USA. MORE
Sep. 20, 2012
Starbucks introduces single-cup coffee machine Verismo that will allow consumers to make their own lattes at home; debut of machine, which uses a special 'milk pod' that company also developed, collides with outcry over planned changes to rewards program. MORE
Aug. 17, 2012
German court rules against Nestle in its attempt to stop companies from selling generic coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso machines in Germany; says its patents do not prevent consumers from using other capsules. MORE
Aug. 2, 2012
Andrew Adam Newman Advertising column highlights campaign for WhiteWave Foods' nondairy flavored creamer International Delight. MORE
Jul. 18, 2012
New French press coffee maker,The Espro, takes care of the fine sludge left in the bottom of the mug, with a complex basket-like double filter. MORE
Jul. 11, 2012
Gorilla Coffee, the popular coffee bar and roaster in Park Slope, Brooklyn, has introduced sealed aseptic Tetra Paks of full-bodied coffee that is ready to drink over ice without diluting. MORE
Apr. 30, 2012
Nespresso, division of Nestle that sells single-serve espresso machines and capsules of coffee worldwide, is introducing its first United States television advertising; 30-second spot on network and cable television aims to introduce Nespresso to a wider American audience, and fend off competition in the growing single-serve coffee market. MORE
Apr. 15, 2012
Scene at Toby's Estate coffee shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, described as brothers Chris and Matt Surowiec drink coffee and work. MORE
Apr. 8, 2012
Profile of Ugandan entrepreneur Andrew Rugasira, chief executive of Good African Coffee, who is trying to prove that the forces of private enterprise can bring significant development to sub-Saharan Africa and ultimately replace foreign aid. MORE
Mar. 22, 2012
Editorial memorializes the late Samuel Glazer, who co-invented the Mr Coffee automatic drip coffee maker; notes Glazer's product revolutionized how coffee was made across America in 1972, banishing the percolator to the dustbin. MORE
Mar. 14, 2012
Irish coffee, which has acquired disreputable image in an era of serious coffee and cocktails, is a simple and elegant drink when made properly; recipe for this St Patrick's Day treat given. MORE
Feb. 21, 2012
City University of New York researchers publish study in The Journal of Hazardous Materials finding that used coffee grounds can absorb hydrogen sulfide gas, combating the toxic smell of sewage. MORE
Feb. 12, 2012
Oliver Strand travel article on Portland's growing coffee scene; visitors to the city of 600,000 residents can find more than 30 coffee roasters with a variety of offerings. MORE
Feb. 8, 2012
Single-serve brewing machines are soaring in popularity, but the cost of the coffee, at around $50 a pound, is far higher than it may seem; most high-end coffees cost less than $20 a pound, and the coffees you find on supermarket shelves are substantially cheaper; MORE
Jan. 31, 2012
Coffee retailer Starbucks plans to open its first store in India in September through a joint venture with Tata Global Beverages; 50 stores could reportedly be open by end of 2012. MORE
Jan. 15, 2012
Jeff Sommer Strategies column notes in Manhattan, a 'tall' cup of Starbucks coffee costs $2.01 with tax; points out an executive of the chain says the pricing is not an accident; notes that many customers who pay cash are annoyed at the extra penny of expense. MORE
Dec. 13, 2011
Large study published online in journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention finds women who drink four or more cups of coffee a day are at reduced risk of endometrial cancer; Youjin Je, a doctoral student at the Harvard School of Public Health, is study's lead author. MORE
Oct. 27, 2011
Bob Tedeschi App Smart column highlights mobile apps for finding coffee shops. MORE
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Highlights From the Archives
Abstract City
One man's roller coaster history with coffee.December 2, 2008 blogsWeb Log
Do I Detect a Hint of ... Joe?
Cuppings, or coffee tastings, at independent cafes, attract connoisseurs who wouldn't be caught dead sipping an overroasted blend and regularly travel to another borough for superior beans.May 29, 2008 fashionNews
Fair Trade in Bloom
Corporations are rushing to meet the demand for food products that meet social and environmental standards.October 2, 2007 businessNews
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Cafe Capitalism, San Francisco Style
At Ritual Coffee Roasters, a cafe in San Francisco's Mission District, the aesthetic is early socialist but the clientele are latter-day capitalist.April 4, 2008 businessNews
Tasting the Future of Starbucks Coffee From a New Machine
As part of an effort to concentrate on making better coffee, Starbucks has bought a company that makes $11,000 machines that brew one cup at a time.March 26, 2008 diningNews
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Overhaul, Make It a Venti
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Mom's Iced Coffee It's Not
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Espresso's New Wave Hits Town
At cafes that are part of what some call the artisanal coffee movement the drinks reflect an obsession with each detail of the journey from farm to cup.September 13, 2006 diningNews
In Naples, Gift of Coffee to Strangers Never Seen
The Neapolitan tradition of "suspended coffee" — paying for two, drinking one and leaving the receipt for the other for a stranger — has spread around the world.
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Ohio became the nation's first state to roll back renewable energy standards after the state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 310 and Gov. John Kasich recently signed the measure.
After his design drew concerns about potential damage to LA's La Brea Tar Pits, Peter Zumthor has dramatically revised his concept for the Los Angeles Museum of Art.
Scott City School District in Missouri recently broke ground on an 8,990-sf performing arts theater that will also function as a tornado safe room.
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First, let us regress to the beginning. More than one year ago this column began in large part due to disillusionment with the Sentinel and how, in this writer's opinion, it had deserted journalist standards in pursuit of profits. Yes, we are again referring to the Public Trustee, the publication of legal notices, and the manner in which the Sentinel launched a vendetta against Paul Brown when the legally mandated notices were published elsewhere at a reported decline in revenue of approximately $500,000.
The Sentinel won, Paul Brown was fired and a new trustee, Mike Moran appointed. Moran again requested bids for the publication of mandatory foreclosure notices. Realizing it could not possibly win the bid, the Daily Sentinel purchased the small local papers in Fruita and Palisade, eliminated any competition, and presented the one and only bid. It won. It had created a monopolistic situation in which it was the one and only source for this specialized product.
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They note that their "survival doesn't depend upon them. However, many small newspapers in rural communities do need the revenue .....to remain afloat." Do they mean those small newspapers in the rural communities of Fruita and Palisade they purchased for the specific reason to deprive them of this revenue? They go on to speak of due process which would be denied if they are not allowed to continue to milk this revenue source. They speak of "residents of many small communities" without Internet access to read online notices without naming those poor souls. This saga just will not quit. Technology changes; "constructive notice" need be in the arena the public is coming to rely upon for information, not relegated to micro-type in the pages of the local paper.
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WASHINGTON - It's a story many women in the beauty industry have lived to tell: A beauty pageant contestant struggles with an eating disorder and enters a rehabilitation program.
However, the former Miss D.C. U.S. International Kaitlyn Dinneh Wozniak managed to overcome her own eating disorder, a condition known as anorexia nervosa, and use her title to promote a campaign of body image awareness. Wozniak handed her title over to Vanessa Nagengast on May 6, but continues to promote body image awareness.
WTOP sat down with Wozniak, a graduating senior at American University, to talk about her struggle with her eating disorder and she says the pageant life didn't cause it.
How did you get into pageants?
Well, I have done pageants since I was a kid, so I was competing as a toddler. Then I took a little hiatus and started competing again when I was 14 years old and competed in several Miss U.S.A. pageants -- Miss Maryland U.S.A., Miss Teen U.S.A. -- for a few years.
Then I got my title of Miss D.C. U.S. International last April, and just spent a year promoting my platform of eating disorder awareness.
You said you started pageantry when you were very young. Do you think that fed into the eating disorders that you're now campaigning against?
You know, that's a question I get a lot. I'm not sure that that's necessarily what did it. There's no way of knowing. There is always a genetic and biological component that goes into it. You know the comment saying in the field is "Genetics load the gun, society pulls the trigger." And I stopped competing as a kid when I was maybe 4 or 5, so I took a long time off before really having a concept of body image for that to really affect me.
I think what really did it was kind of my insecure demeanor as a kid, a lot of things going on in my family that I didn't have control over and my Type A personality that really were the main contributing factors, as opposed to pageantry because my disorder developed before I was even a teen competing in pageants again.
So pageantry to me has always been my motivation to recover and be a better person and be healthy, because had I not gotten myself to a healthy weight and maintained my healthy behaviors, my parents weren't allowing me to compete.
So for me, it's always been kind of the opposite of what's expected. It's not really what caused it, or pulled the trigger, so to speak, it's really what kind of helped me to get to the place I am today.
So tell me about your struggle with eating disorders, I know it's a rough subject. But how did it get started and how did you struggle with it?
I was 13 when it developed, I would say. I hit puberty very early, in 8th grade. I was always very insecure as an adolescent, as a child, and I think that for me hitting puberty and developing these curves, and looking like a woman before a lot of other people caused me to get a lot of attention from people.
Whether it was guys who appreciated it, or women or girls who thought that it was something to be criticized, or ridiculed, or mocked or whatever. So in either sense, I had these conflicting messages, neither of which I wanted because I didn't want the attention. I really would have preferred to be left alone and go unnoticed through the whole of high school.
But I was having these conflicting messages and I didn't know how to feel about my body, and it was a little too much for me, it was very uncomfortable and I felt like you know, everyone around me was dieting -- the Atkins diet was all the craze, friends, family members, everyone was doing it -- and I thought, "Ok, I'll do this and I'll lose some weight, and everybody's fine. I'll lose five pounds and that'll be enough."
I lost the five pounds and it was never enough. It spiraled out of control, and before I knew it, I was skipping meals, over exercising and having distorted thoughts of food in my body. And I started losing my hair, and I lost my menstrual cycle, and passed out in school and wasn't able to play sports.
And all these things came with it all. And it was never anything to do with food, because I loved food and I thought about it all the time, but I wasn't allowing myself to enjoy it the way it should have been and the way that I do now, because I wanted to have that control and my body was the only thing I knew how to control. Everything else around me was kind of being run by outside forces.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by FromTheMommyFlats Not just for pureed baby food! I love these for giving my toddler snacks. Apparently since she seems to be a bit OCD like her grandmother (my mother). So she doesn't like her dried blueberries touching her diced cheese. This perfectly divides everything and she can carry it easily. Plus with the great plastic 'top' I can slide it into the fridge or leave it out without everything inside going bad immediately. May 22, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 Good This storage tray works well - easy to use, washes well and the food pops out pretty easily. Just a little expensive for what it is. December 11, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by heck729 Love these containers I started making baby food with the Beaba when my baby was 3 months old and freezing it. I would freeze the food in these containers and then pop out the individual portions and place them in freezer bags. They are a little pricey, but the quality is worth it to me. You could probably get by with 2 trays and freeze the food like I did in freezer bags. I now have 8 of these, so I no longer use freezer bags unless I'm making bulk foods. March 21, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by swy54 Easy and convenient. These trays make it super easy to freeze food for later. Each tray holds seven servings which is perfect if you make food for the week. Sometimes it is a little hard to get open and close since you have to snap it around each food pod. I bought these because they are stackable but because I have a drawer-type freezer, they do get all over the place and don't stay stacked. If you have only a few pods of food left and you want to use the tray again for new food, you can just pop out the frozen food and put them in ziploc bags until you are ready to use them. March 19, 2012
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The SOLE E95 Elliptical is equipped with all you need to reach your peak performance. Features include an easy-to-use electronic console with a vibrant 9-inch LCD display to monitor your progress and keep track of information including speed, distance, heart rate, and much more. Built with a whisper-quiet drive system and 34 lb flywheel, the SOLE E95 allows both forward and reverse motion so you can target specific muscles and tone your body.
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- Heavy 38 mm steel elliptical with front drive system
- 20 levels of resistance and incline levels to maximize workout and target specific muscles
- Vibrant 9" LCD display for easy viewing and tracking of workout information
- 10 integrated workouts to fit your training needs (6 Standard, 2 User Defined, 2 Heart Rate)
- Adjustable 15" pedals with 2-degree inward slope to mimic natural stride, lessen impact
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- Maximum user capacity: 400 lbs
- Elliptical weight: 215 lbs
- Resistance levels: 20
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- Maximum Stride Length: 22"
- Drive System: Front
- Adjustable Stride: Power Adjustable
- Heart Rate Technology: Pulse grips and heart rate control programs, wireless chest straps compatible (included)
- Built-in Fan: Yes
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Great! Smooth operation, diversity of programing, and adapts to even my poor level of physical condition. I have seen marked improvement in my stamina. December 4, 2014
It is a smooth ride. I enjoy working out with the equipment and it is an easy stride. August 16, 2014
Solidly Built I alternated between the E95 and a Reebok machine that had "ifit" compatibility. In my case I have a large TV in front of my exercise machines and prefer to watch a large screen TV over any screen on the machines, so I went for the heavier and more solidly built Sole machine. I've put together a lot of stuff over the years. This elliptical will take you approximately three hours to fully assemble. The directions are really good. There are four steps in putting it together and the tools are supplied. The nuts and bolts are packaged in four individual sections on a sealed package. It is easy to assemble this machine, but it does take time. I wish some of the illustrations were a bit larger. I think that assembling this would appear daunting to someone who is not handy, but if you are unsure, there are online videos clearing showing you how to assemble it. I would recommend doing it yourself because then you'll know it was done right and you will know better how to fix any problems the elliptical might develope over time. Most complaints I assume would be for unwanted noises. When first assembled the machine it was very quiet, but after a few days I noticed that it had developed a small squeak in the right foot pedal. That part comes preassembled and so I called the company to see what they suggested. I got right in to technical support--no wait time. They suggested checking for any loose nuts. I tighten some bolts and it has been super quiet ever since. The 34 lb. flywheel is the largest one I found on any machine. It really makes this elliptical very smooth. This is a heavy product. The machine and the box it comes in weighs 355 lbs. I think the assembled machine weighs around 250 lbs. Overall, I am very pleased with the E95. It looks like it will last for many years. May 21, 2014
Good Elliptical, pricey, quiet, smooth motion Our previous machine was a bit noisy, so that was one of my primary objectives. This one is very quiet, although it has developed a little noise almost immediately. It has a smooth motion and the controls are easy to use. It was assembled for me, so I can't speak to its ease, but it took the guy about 80 minutes to do it. I am satisfied, but will be calling service about that small noise. May 8, 2014
It feels solid It dose not feel like other machines that bolt up in pice by pice . I feels solid as if you are lifting weights but smooth May 7, 2014
Solid construction, quiet This is a great elliptical machine, very sturdy and SO quiet. Sole seems to be a good company with good warranties to back their products and name. I can watch tv or read while exercising and it has a lot of features and built-in programs that I have yet to explore. I compared many different brands and models before deciding on the Sole E95. I was originally going to get a rear drive machine, but after trying different models, I felt like they were pushing me. This style worked better for me and gives a more natural stride feeling. I really like the heavier fly-wheel and adjustable foot pads. I did pay a little extra for assembly, which took 2-3 hours. There were no problems from order to delivery to assembly. Time to go work out! May 6, 2014
Has all the features we wanted We bought this in the store and took it home that day. It took us 1/2 a day to put it together and we've been using it for a week. If you want to work out in your own house, this provides for a varied routine. Love the music input, but the fan could be stronger. We'd like to buy a 2nd chest strap but have yet to find how to do this. April 27, 2014
Good purchase Bought this 2 weeks ago so it is early yet. Overall the service team to deliver it was prompt and professional in setting up the delivery. The team that brought it was thorough. Had it set up in 30 min. We have used it for 2 weeks and the machine seems to be excellent. Recommend to buy April 24, 2014
Have 'always' wanted one Loving my new elliptical! My only complaint is the manufacturer instructions- it's no wonder so much is charged to put it together for you! But I would NOT have been able to do this by myself. The wheel is VERY heavy and there are LOTS of pieces and parts. We managed though, being very careful to tighten everything down as much as possible to prevent issues later on. Overall awesome product after assembly! April 23, 2014
Awesome machine, assembly wasn't too hard.. This machine is awesome!! has way more features then my family and I need, but I wanted something "gym quality" that I knew would get used for more then a clothes rack, and this machine is it... Very smooth operation in flat or incline mode.. April 15, 2014


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AMY GOODMAN: We have flown from Washington, D.C., from the inauguration, to Park City, Utah, to cover the Sundance Film Festival. It's the 10th anniversary of the documentary track. And we're going to start off by getting response to President Obama's inaugural address. On Monday, President Obama declared a decade of war is now ending and that lasting peace does not require perpetual war. But he never mentioned the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan by name.
There was also no mention about the secret drone war that's vastly expanded under President Obama. On the same day he gave his inaugural address, a U.S. drone strike killed three people in Yemen east of the capital, Sana'a. Also Monday, President Obama officially nominated John Brennan to be director of the CIA, succeeding retired Army General David Petraeus, who resigned. Nicknamed the "assassination czar" by some, Brennan was the first Obama administration official to publicly confirm drone attacks overseas and to defend their legality. Four years ago, John Brennan was a rumored pick for the CIA job when Obama was first elected but was forced to withdraw from consideration amidst protests over his role at the CIA under the Bush administration. Obama also officially nominated Chuck Hagel to head defense and John Kerry to become secretary of state on Monday.
Well, joining us here in Park City, Utah, is Jeremy Scahill, national security correspondent for The Nation magazine. He is featured in and co-wrote the new documentary Dirty Wars: The World is a Battlefield. Jeremy's latest book, with the same title, is due out in April.
We're also joined by Dirty Wars director Richard Rowley, independent journalist with Big Noise Films. The film premiered here at the Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. documentary competition section. And when we flew into Salt Lake City last night, we went directly to the Salt Lake City Library, where there was a packed, sold-out crowd to see the—a showing of Dirty Wars. We want to congratulate you, Jeremy and Rick, on this absolutely remarkable film.
...[It]'s very appropriate to begin our four days of broadcasting here at Park City, on this day after the inauguration of President Obama, to begin with Dirty Wars: The World is a Battlefield.
Jeremy, talk about President Obama's first four years and where we're going now. You got a chance to hear his inaugural address; what you thought of it?
JEREMY SCAHILL: Well, you know, I think if we look back at the—at the first term of the Obama administration, what we saw was you had this very popular Democratic president that had—who had campaigned, in terms of his broader rhetoric during the presidential campaign against John McCain, on the notion that he was going to transform the way that the U.S. conducted its foreign policy around the world. And, you know, he then proceeded to double down on some of the greatest excesses of the Bush administration. If you look at the use of the state secrets privilege; if you look at the way the Obama administration has expanded the drone wars; has empowered special operations forces, including from JSOC, the Joint Special Operations Command, to operate in countries where the United States is not at war; if you look at the way in which the Obama administration has essentially boxed Congress out of any effective oversight role of the covert aspects of U.S. foreign policy, what we really have is a president who has normalized, for many, many liberals in the United States, the policies that they once opposed under the Bush administration. And, you know, this really has been a war presidency.
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With the price premium of electric vehicles still high, Opel is reportedly holding off on development of the Adam EV to avoid giving customers sticker shock. According to Automotive News Europe, Opel was working on an electric version of the Adam minicar that was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, but the price the automaker would have had to charge for the final product was apparently too high to reasonably ask for from customers. The article says that Opel had already made an Adam EV test mule using components from the electric Chevrolet Spark that goes into production next year. Even... Read More