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Well it happened again. Another place I have been making donations to called me and asked if I had gotten the letter. (the one I threw in the trash). It seems like every time I send a bit more that usual, I either get a phone call or a visit, asking for more. I realize that they need the money to either enlarge the buildings (for children) or historical, but I don't like to be bugged! I just said not at this time do I want to make a commitment. Told hubby, I am going to start sending less instead of more!
PS They wanted a certain amount each month for a year. |
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We give to animal causes and have never had anyone call. They mail solicitations, but nothing beyond that. |
Send them a note and say that if they continue to contact you, you will no longer donate to them at all. Find someplace else that needs your help. |
I donate to two causes. I only donate once a year, but get many requests throughout the year. It is annoying and I don't really need any more address labels etc. and I do feel guilty keeping this stuff without donating. |
Often when I donate...I black out my address on the check and then they don't bother me. |
My husband and I went through the same thing with the Salvation Army. I was on them so much to make them quit sending, they sent my husband a sympathy card on my death. LOL I had to call their top officer and he said, "Oh they wouldn't do that". I said they did, Why would I lie about something like that and I want my donation bills stopped now". They stopped. We were going to donate every Christmas, but we stopped. Didn't want that to start up again. |
- Posted by linda_in_iowa (My Page) on Thu, Jul 26, 12 at 19:09
3 years ago I went to a hospital in St. Louis to have nerve repair surgery. Less than one month later I received a solicitation letter from them. The letters kept coming until I returned the letter to them with "Please remove my name from your mailing list" written on it. Almost 2 years ago, I was treated in the ER at Stanford for an infected finger. Just yesterday, I received another solicitation letter from them. Why would I want to donate to hospitals far from home when there is a wonderful hospital 3 blocks from my house? |
- Posted by carol_in_california (My Page) on Thu, Jul 26, 12 at 20:15
Times are tough and the charities are not getting much money from donations so they are just trying to stay alive. It is annoying but a fact of life. |
I take stuff to the Bethesda Gently Used Store because the stores are run by volunteers and except for the rent and utilities it goes where it ts suppose to go. I take things that I could sell, but this is a way to help them. I took 15 dolls to them one time and they sold them right away for $15. each. Pretty good donation. |
- Posted by juellie1962 (email@example.com) on Fri, Jul 27, 12 at 6:53
Sometimes I think if these charities would spend less on mailings, they'd have a lot more to put towards their cause. |
yes, I did the same a few years ago. A major contribution to a cycling outfit. Now, I get requests for money all the time. But, I just delete/file them in file 13. There is no way, they get more from me. PERIOD. Moni |
Look up some of these organizations on "charity navigator" and you will see what a small percentage of the donation actually goes to the groups they solicit for. I try to give only locally to groups I am familiar with. |
- Posted by LuAnn_in_PA (My Page) on Fri, Jul 27, 12 at 10:40
"I don't like to be bugged! I just said not at this time do I want to make a commitment. " IF you truly don't want to be bugged by phone calls, tell them to put you on their do not call list. |
When my Mom died in 2009 I was the executor of her estate. After the memorial funds were given to their desired places we had a small amount left over. Some people do not specify their preference. My sister remembered her seeing about St. Jude's on TV and saying she wished she had something to send to them. Well, she did but that's another story. So, I send the remaining money to St. Jude's under the "Jane Doe" Memorial. She kept getting letters, her name, my address. One day my cell phone rang and someone asked for my Mom. I told them she had passed away and they said Oh, I'm sorry is there anyone else I can talk to? I said No and hung up. Now, how did they get my cell phone number? Both of our cell phones are in my husbands name. We have no house phone. |
Didn't say but the phone call was from St. Jude's. Good charity anyway. |
I'm thinking about your question, "Why more and more?" I wonder if there are more Seniors (with money), and it's easier to wheedle money from them, er, us. Or they THINK we're push-overs. Do we know if younger family members are being solicited at the same rate? We are on every 'do not solicit' list, but still get calls from various charities. My standard reply is, "I'm sorry, but your cause is not one of the charities we support. Calling here is a waste of time. Please put us on your 'do not call' list. Good-bye." I know I'm wasting my breath, as the callers are getting paid to make X number of calls, with commissions for donations obtained, but *I* feel better. LOL I hate to jinx this, but I haven't heard from the infamous "Rachel" with the CC insurance company for weeks! I listened to her whole message and got the option to "Press X if you do not wish to be contacted again." Who knew? |
If you "Press X if you do not wish to be contacted again." then you are put on a sucker list and will get a lot more calls. It means that you actually listened to the whole message and followed instructions, therefore you are a sucker. Hang up immediately when you know the call isn't from your friend or Aunt Addie. |
We donated to Idaho Special Olympics for years and years. They will never get another dime from us due to their overly aggressive,incessant phone calls and flyers when I apologetically informed them one year that we wouldn�t be able to donate that year. Hell, we were worried about keeping the lights on at that point. Then they kept sending me letters with donation coupons thanking me for agreeing to send them 50.00. Over and over and over again. |
Sushipup -- Oh, NUTS! And I thought it had stopped the calls! Seriously thinking of ditching our land line; don't get these calls on my cell. |
No, no sucker list. It is a law that they have to remove your name and not call you again if you ask them to take it off. You can even stop the cell phone telemarketers by replying with STOP. It has always worked for me. If they don't stop report them. There was an article in our local paper that two large companies are being investigated for not obeying the do not call list law. that should show them the government means business regarding telemarketers. |
I don't get many calls since we are on a do not call list. But the credit report calls keep coming. Once I listened and it said press 6 if you don't want anymore calls. I did and the calls kept coming. Son says they know you listened when you pressed 6. So now I say hello and in a nano second if there is no response, I hang up. |
I did press the stop on the calls from our dear friend Rachel..they have stopped. |
My entire career was doing fund raising for non-profit organizations. I am having a good laugh at some of these comments. Of course when you give money to an org, they are going to ask for more. Once you have "raised your hand" you become a top prospect for more donations. Once you give to one organization, they sell your name and address to other organizations. When I worked for a large non-profit in the city, we exchanged donor lists with other non-profits in the city. We got lots of new donors from these lists. My advice is to decide what orgs you want to support and give to them only, not to every charity that sends you a letter or calls you. If they send you a penny, or mailing labels or a calendar, it is a gift to you and you have no obligation to give. Don't feel guilted into giving. You would not believe what goes on behind the scenes. I recommend that you take all the reply cards from solicitation letters that you don't intend to support and write "do not mail" or "please take me off your list" on the card and mail it back in the envelope provided. (you wouldn't believe what people mail back in those envelopes!) I also agree that Charity Navigator is a good resource. My mom was giving to two orgs that supposedly provide services to WWII vets. It turns out that only 20 percent of the money raised actually went to programs. All the rest went to salaries and admin costs. They aren't getting anything else from her. |
- Posted by breenthumb (My Page) on Fri, Jul 27, 12 at 17:19
I actually have a letter on my desk from a nursing home hundreds of miles from here that has sent me solicitations several times a year ever since I sent a donation in memory of sisters MIL who died yeeears ago. I know they are a very caring place and hate that they are wasting their money to send expensive brochures, etc.--all including a plea and an envelope. Hoping I can reach someone there to remove me from their list. |
There is no way to stop Robo calls unless you asked to speak to someone and tell that person to take you off the list. Live calls and cell calls you can stop. I do it every time and never get a second call except for the cell. They will reply with something like "you name has been removed". |
- Posted by dollydolots (My Page) on Fri, Jul 27, 12 at 23:23
The Best and Worse Charities! Interesting Information (Not mentioned in this list but a couple of years ago, the head of the Canadian cancer society was making $650,000. Some interesting stats in this message. The worst offender was yet again for the 11th year in a row is, UNICEF - CEO, receives $1,200,000 per year, (plus use of a Rolls Royce for his exclusive The second worst offender this year is Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the AmericanRedCross... for her salary for the year ending in 2009 was The third worst offender was again for the 7th time was, Brian Gallagher, President of the United Way receives a $375,000 base salary (U. S.funds),plus so many numerous expense benefits it's hard to keep track as to what it is all worth, including a fully paid lifetime membership for 2 golf courses Fourth worst offender who was also again in the fourth spot, for every year since this information has been made available from the start 1998is amazingly Ready for this... I think you might be surprised... It is none other than... The Salvation Army's Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a salary of only $13,000 per year (plus housing) for managing this $2 Billion dollar organization. Which means about $0.93 per dollar earned,is readily available and goes back out to local charity causes... truly No further comment is necessary..."Think Twice" before you give to your Charity of choice as to which one really does the best for the most or the least for the most, for that matter. Remember charity starts at home. Let's 99% of people probably won't forward this.I just did! |
We don't give to national/international organizations. Our gifts are to local (Chicagoland) charities -- only after we've read their financial statements. We give primarily to groups that assist *humans* (not animals) with *documented financial need*. Our charities provide *basic human needs*: Food, Clothing, Shelter, and Medical Care (including hospice and mental health). I do not understand why people pass by the deserving needy under their noses while giving to an organization that supposedly aids 'the children of XYZ' or whatever purported cause far, far away -- or why people put animals ahead of people in their giving. Do they assume 'somebody else' is caring for the hungry homeless poor living within a few miles of their doors? |
Chisue, I agree. I know this will not be popular, but there are so many people around here who are so busy saving cats and dogs, and supporting those orgs, while human needs, especially children, are overlooked. Look for local children's charities where you can see what they are doing rather than Save the Children, etc. It's been my experience that local groups are doing a much better job of using your charitable dollars well. The plight of foster children is heartbreaking, esp after the age out of the system. I only support local groups. My university is also local, but if they were not, I would still support them. |
Even when I have asked for no solicitations after my donation, they still come. I figure that eventually my entire donation will be used up in costs associated with solicitations. Charity Navigator is a good site to use which explains what percentage is actually given to the cause by each charity listed. |
I once gave $500 to ST. Judes and the mailings began asking for more. They kept sending useless things including little medallions etc. that I felt were of no need to me and a careless way to spend donated money so I asked to be removed from their list. They did which was fine by me. |
We have a NO telephone solicitation policy in our house. If they call we say (3 times) "we will not give to telephone solicitors and please take this number off your calling list". We're on the "Do not call" registry, but calls still get through. More and more we only give locally. Fundraising is big business and the dollars spent to send out carefully crafted letters with low-cost inserts to entice you to give bring good returns to the charities. I always consult Charity Navigator before I give. Or I'll do a Google search for their most recently filed tax return to scrutinize their use of funds. Many people are confused by similar sounding charity names. As a farmer (but non-livestock producer) I'm well aware that HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) is very anti-ag; however many people confuse it with the Humane Society. Excerpt from Daily Nebraskan "Despite all of the money HSUS spends on political campaigns, the group's number one expenditure is itself. According to its 2009 IRS Form 990, the not-for-profit group tax form, HSUS had a revenue of $101.6 million, and spent $35.8 million on salaries and benefits, $2.6 million on pensions, and $22.3 million on advertising. Grants to actual humane societies were less than two percent. According to Atlanta's ABC affiliate WSB-TV, HSUS collected $34 million after Hurricane Katrina supposedly for animal shelters, however only $7 million actually went to that cause. The rest went back to HSUS as "expenses." If you are more interested in seeing how HSUS spends its money, check out humanewatch.org." http://www.humanewatch.org/index.php/site/post/consumer_alert/ |
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In an interesting development Corel has announced a new software solution for photographers, especially those using a RAW workflow. This is good news for photographers as Photoshop is both too expensive and over loaded with features that photographers do not need for many people. I have a copy coming and will offer a review as soon as I have spent enough time with it.
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Sydney, Australia — Media OutReach — January 10, 2012 — Corel is pleased to announced the exciting expansion of its digital photography portfolio with the introduction of Corel® AfterShot™ Pro. The total photographic workflow solution for professional and enthusiast photographers will be displayed today at Pepcom®'s Digital Experience!® and tomorrow at Showstopper® at CES. Providing complete RAW workflow, flexible photo management, advanced, nondestructive editing and breakthrough performance, AfterShot Pro offers a powerful and affordable alternative to products like Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® and ACD Systems ACDSee™ Pro. Based on technology from Corel's acquisition of Bibble Labs, Corel AfterShot Pro provides Windows®, Mac OS® and Linux® users with the tools they need to get the most out of their photos.
"Today's photographers, whether they're professional or enthusiast, are coming from shoots with hundreds, if not thousands of photos," said Chad Kinzelberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media at Corel. "They want to be able to bring in their photos and get right to work finding their best shots and making them better. With AfterShot Pro we are delivering a powerful RAW workflow solution to help photographers power through their photo workflow and get back to doing what they love — taking great pictures."
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Fully multithreaded and optimized for multi-core and multi-CPU computers, Corel AfterShot Pro delivers fast RAW processing and incredibly color-accurate images with regular support for an ever-increasing number of major camera manufacturers and models. Unlike current competitors, AfterShot Pro offers workflow capabilities that enable you to work with photos virtually any way you want, such as quickly accessing images from existing file folders or memory cards or importing them into searchable catalogs. Corel AfterShot Pro's powerful, non-destructive editing tools let you make your photos look their best, while unique selective editing capabilities provide incredible control over image adjustments by letting you apply them exactly where you want them. Corel AfterShot Pro key features include:
· Breakthrough Performance: Corel AfterShot Pro is designed for speed and allows those with and without the latest hardware to process their images fast. AfterShot Pro is fully multithreaded and optimized for multi-core computers by taking advantage of every CPU at its disposal to maximize the speed of onscreen preview, adjustment and output generation.
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I actually live in WI about an hour from St.Paul - and I cant find Pro-Mix or Fafards Mixes anywhere near me. Any suggestions of where I can find either of these in the Wood bury - St.Paul neighborhood? |
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- Posted by wirosarian z4b WI (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 11:17
Do you live near Chippewa Falls, WI? There is a place called Klinger Farms north of CF & they had large bags of Fafards products last summer when I was there. Link to Klinger below |
Here is a link that might be useful: KLINGER
I don't know about Woodbury but the Home Depots in Maple Grove carry ProMix 2cu ft bales.These are pressed so are about the same as several bags of loose mix. I bought four bales last fall when they were on sale. You can check online to see if the Woodbury area HDs carry ProMix and if they are in stock. |
Thanks -I am in Menomonie, I do usually make a trip to Klingers every spring - I'll check out the Fafards. However I have heard that the Fafard mixes that are sold retail arent nearly as good as the professional mixes they make. Still - definitely worth looking into. I'll check out HD - I think there is one in Hudson. |
- Posted by bitterwort z4a MN (My Page) on Sun, Apr 7, 13 at 2:09
You might check where the manufacturer of ProMix indicates that it distributes its products. That's how I found my source (in St. Paul). |
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Thanks for the link - I E-mailed the sales rep to see if she had suggestions. HD in Hudson has a Pro Mix product, but it isnt BX I may have to just wait until the next time I come into the twin cities. |
- Posted by misterpatrick 4 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 8, 13 at 16:15
Gerten's carries Farfard's and I've gotten the big ProMix bags at Menard's. |
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Pros: Great bass, nice accessory set
Cons: Slight treble harshness with stock tips
First off, I would like to thank RHA for providing @C.C.S.. and I with review sets. I would also like to thank C.C.S. for nominating me for the review sample.
Gear used for review:
PC → Project H (Custom Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC and O2 with OPA2134 opamps)
iPod Classic → Silver LOD → Fiio E07k
Galaxy Nexus
Nexus 4
Inside the box:
The box looks very nice and professional overall:
Inside the box, you get a great set of accessories. There are six sets of single flange silicone tips and three sets of bi-flange tips, all included on a nifty metal card that helps you keep track of all the tips:
There is also a nice semi-hard case that has space to put the tip card in, as well as the IEMs themselves:
The cable on the MA750s is relatively thick without feeling too bulky. It feels like it won't be tearing anytime soon. The length is pretty standard for most IEMs. For me, this means they're a touch too short. However, I am 6'6" or roughly 198cm tall, so this shouldn't be a problem for most people.
Even though the MA750s are meant to be worn over the ear, there is still a small amount of microphonics from the cable if you do not use the cable cinch at the Y-split to keep the cable from flopping around against your neck while walking. Once you properly adjust the cable cinch though, microphonics are almost nonexistent.
The strain relief on the connector and the IEMs themselves is excellent.
The Y-split seems well built just like the connector. The strain relief for the Y-split is relatively short on both sides, but it feels adequate enough.
While I generally dislike ear guides, I really like the ear guides on the MA750s. The ear guides are not removable on the MA750; they are built into the cable and if someone would try to remove them, they would probably end up with bare wires. This is fine by me though, because unlike a lot of the ear guides that you can snap on with lower end IEMs, or those included in higher end CIEM cables that have very little give to them, the MA750 ear guides have enough flex in them that the weight of the cable will pull the ear guides down and contour to your ears. They seem more like a subtle hint that you should wear the MA750s with the cable over your ear than a potential obtrusion.
The build quality of the IEMs themselves is top notch. The aluminum shells both look and feel classy and durable.
Isolation is also fairly good on the MA750s. Once you get a good, deep seal (preferably with multi-flange tips), these do drown out most of the background noise, even when I have the volume low (which I usually do to try and avoid hearing loss). They still lag behind balanced armature sets I've had, but like most dynamic driver IEMs, the MA750s have a port that allows the dynamic driver to move air, limiting the maximum isolation possible.
Now that I've covered the most of the other stuff about the MA750, let's get to the sound, shall we?
Bass: The bass on the MA750 definitely north of neutral, but not overbearingly so. There is a good punch for most modern recordings, that still sounds coherent with bass guitars and things that aren't meant to go boom. It occasionally bleeds into the lower midrange, but nothing too severe. I think the quantity is perfect for on-the-go listening. The quality is impressive. Bass guitars never sound muddy and are almost always discernable from the rest of the mix.
Mids: The midrange is, for the most part, balanced nicely in between the bass and the treble, except for a small spike and/or ringing in the upper midrange at approximately 5 kHz. This also adds a bit more detail to the overall sound spectrum though, and there are worse places to have a spike. For the price, you probably can't find anything that has any part of the sound spectrum other than bass without some sort of spike or a complete lack of upper mids or treble, so this is forgivable, especially when you consider the severity of some treble spikes on other similarly priced IEMs.
Instruments generally sound fairly clear and coherent, probably as good if not better than most IEMs in its class, especially after some EQing, but I'll touch on that later. Generally, most instruments have a good balance between being detailed without being harsh.
Male vocalists have a nice tonality with plenty of body that never makes them sound thin or unimpressive. Female vocalists on the other hand sound relatively soft and ever so slightly veiled. Some female vocalists, especially those with higher pitched voices, can be affected by the aforementioned spike, though generally it's pretty minimal.
Treble: I am personally think the treble good on the MA750s, especially again considering its price. Most of the other "basshead" IEMs I've heard (Pretty much anything that had any bass response even remotely above neutral) have either completely lacked treble, or had way too much of it. In the case of the MA750, there seems to be a bit of a downward tilt with the treble, though not as bad as similar IEMs I've heard, such as the DUNU DN-23, Sony MH1C, and Monoprice 8320. The treble is mostly free from harshness or sibilance, but lacks a bit of treble extension for my tastes. Those who prefer a slightly darker presentation will quite like the treble presentation of the MA750. Once you apply a bit of EQ, the treble really shines.
Soundstage: The soundstage on the MA750s is impressive. I didn't think it was possible with a bass-tuned IEM, but the soundstage is actually fairly open sounding. No, it will not sound as open as open-backed headphones, but for IEMs at this price point, the soundstage is really good. Better than any of the aforementioned bass-tuned IEMs I've heard in the past.
Tip Rolling: I liked the stock tips that came with the MA750, but in the end I preferred tips with a slightly wider nozzle opening, as this almost entirely negated the spike I mentioned earlier. I don't know where they came from, but I had a pair of bi-flange tips laying around that had a slightly wider bore size and fit the MA750 like a glove.
In conclusion, the MA750 is a great IEM overall for $120. I don't have a lot of experience with the ~$120 IEM market, but if one of my friends was looking to buy a pair of IEMs in the price range, I would steer them towards the RHAs. They have a great consumer oriented sound that doesn't do very much wrong and will be appealing to most folks, especially the "beats" generation looking to get something better and cheaper.


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Chicken-Phase Two, Three
(17 Recipes) Created by NICKIG83
Recipes in this Collection
Very Good 4.0/5
(2 ratings)
This was inspired by a need to cook the chicken quickly while keeping the flavor and tenderness. The flavors I used are some of my family's favoites, and I thought they would hold up well on a grill. Submitted by ILYAHNA Carbs: 5.4g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 57.6g | Calories: 307.1
Very Good 4.0/5
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Yum! Submitted by IAMAHAPPYGIRL Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 25.2g | Calories: 186.1
This is (a) an improvement on Corner Bakery Cafe's Mom's Chicken Noodle Soup; (b) a large pot of vitamin-rich, naturally sweet, nutritious, chicken soup that (c) is very easy to make, (d) freezes well, (e) feeds about a dozen hungry people, and (f) I make throughout the year after having and making many different variations on a theme for many years Submitted by KEEPITMOVING Carbs: 3.9g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 16.7g | Calories: 105.4
Very Good 4.2/5
(6 ratings)
A teammate shared this with me. Submitted by LISA32989 Carbs: 1.1g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 17.7g | Calories: 128.8
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From the 30-Day Low-Carb Diet Solution Submitted by BEINHAVE Carbs: 0.5g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 21.3g | Calories: 157.7
Very Good 4.5/5
(43 ratings)
This great tasting chicken can fit into your diet Submitted by CLITTLE11 Carbs: 0.2g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 31.2g | Calories: 196.9
Very Good 4.3/5
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From EatBetterAmerica... A yummy and EASY low cal chicken breast dinner, using some of my favorites like balsamic, feta and italian seasonings, but I reduced the calories from their original recipe Submitted by KINI08 Carbs: 1.3g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 29g | Calories: 159.3
Very Good 4.8/5
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Submitted by JNORMAN1969 Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 35.5g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 8.9g | Calories: 383.6
This Hungarian dish is easy and delicious. The original recipe said it is for "4" but I found that depending on the size of your chicken it really makes enough for "6" or 3 days of meals or leftovers! Submitted by REBECKY44 Carbs: 5.4g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 8.5g | Calories: 90.5
If you like lemons, you'll love this simple chicken dish! Carbs: 12.3g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 55g | Calories: 318
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Very Good 4.8/5
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This is large recipe for batch cooking and freezes great! The recipe is calculated using boneless, skinless chicken thighs; to reduce the fat, use boneless, skinless breasts instead. Low sodium at 114mg per serving. Submitted by MEMRYLAPS Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 13.2g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 35.1g | Calories: 281.9
Very Good 4.5/5
(2 ratings)
I have had this recipe using all regular products and it is fantastic! Serve over noodles or rice with a vegetable on the side! Submitted by RINGLE32162 Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 27.1g | Calories: 162.6
This crock pot meal of baked chicken in a creamy onion sauce is fast, easy to prepare and tastes great. Submitted by TABBYKAT75 Carbs: 7.8g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 56g | Calories: 336
A quick and easy dinner that is also low in fat, this chicken casserole is perfect for busy nights. Submitted by LYZ219 Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 36.8g | Calories: 284.2
I love this recipe, I made this up to flavor up some chicken and eat it al the time since I have been dieting. It is so good! I hope you all think so too! I like this the best with the chicken cooked on the grill but you can do whatever method you like to cook the chicken. Submitted by SNAVELA1 Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 41.2g | Calories: 285.6
Low carb and very yummy! I threw this together with ingredients I had on hand and it turned out delicious! My husband and daughter could not get enough of it! I love crockpot recipes, especially in winter. You can use low fat/reduced sodium cream of chicken soup if you want to reduce fat and sodium more and serve this over rice or wide egg noodles if you aren't watching carbs. Submitted by BETHPROVERBS31 Carbs: 4.5g | Fat: 30.2g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 50g | Calories: 493.6


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Johnny Smithson has become something of a consumer champion when it comes to dealing with potentially bogus parking fines. He became involved after a friend received a demand for payment and Smithson's efforts to clear it up hit a brick wall, not least because the company didn't even have a phone number.
Since then he has established a website and says he's fielded numerous emails from consumers who have received threatening collection letters.
Smithson's investigation has led him to believe that some private car park operations are now focusing more on debt collection than parking fees and teaming up with opportunistic lawyers in order to scare consumers into paying fines that may be illegitimate but which they'll pay to avoid going to court.
"Most people freak out and pay up when they get a letter from a lawyer, whether it's legitimate or not," he says. "That's just what the people behind these operations are counting on."
Are car parks, collection agencies and lawyers in on it together? CHOICE has confirmed that the phone number on an October 2011 letter from Michael Roper to a motorist currently leads to Australian Recovery and Collections (ARC). We were told by ARC that we "must be looking at an old notice" and were given Roper's current phone number. We also obtained ASIC documents showing that ANCP and ARC currently have the same registered business address.
The documents also show that ANCP's two company directors, Paul Gyles and Victor Nudler, were directors of ARC from its foundation in February 2011 to July 2011 and that Gyles Holdings and Nudler Holdings still own 70% of ARC's shares. ANCP and Roper did not return our calls.
Russell De Leon has felt the full brunt of the private car park ticketing regime. He told CHOICE that the loading dock for his business is next to a Care Park in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta.
"I frequently use my car to load items or deliver items for work, however I still managed to get fined for leaving my car in an area supposedly owned and operated by Care Park," he says. "I recently received an envelope containing backdated fines since 2010 to the tune of $1584.
Having contacted Care Park multiple times to organise an arrangement, I've been repeatedly told that their operators are busy and they'll return my call. I've had no return calls for weeks now but have been sent statements demanding immediate payment or legal action will be taken."
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Michigan's Full Frontal Assault On Women
The state motto of Michigan is "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice" which is Latin for "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." But if you're a woman in Michigan seeking an abortion, or even basic reproductive health care, you may need to start looking elsewhere.
Republican Representative Bruce Rendon introduced House Bill 5711, a sixty page omnibus bill that combines every restrictive piece of anti-choice legislation proposed this year into one horrible package. This legislation, based on the disputed notion that a fetus can feel pain, proposes the following:
-A ban on all abortions after twenty weeks with no exception for rape or incest, nor any exception for fetal deformities. The only exception is if the pregnancy is a threat to the life of the mother and even that is subject to extreme scrutiny.
-Establishes new licensing requirements for family planning centers, including requiring them to have full surgical facilities on the premises, even if the center does not provide surgical abortions.
-A ban on the practice of telemedicine. This would eliminate the option for a woman to consult with a doctor who is not an ob/gyn by phone or by internet in order to receive a prescription for an emergency abortion medication or for contraception.
-A ban on the use of methotrexate to treat ectopic pregnancies. This would require surgical treatment to end the pregnancy.
-A ban on the off-label use of medication in order to induce an abortion.
-Require all physicians who perform five or more abortions per month to carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance if they've received sanctions, been found non-compliant with hospital policies or been subject to more than 2 civil suits over the past seven years.
-Require physicians to determine if a woman has been coerced into having an abortion or is a victim of domestic violence.
-Require all fetal remains to be either cremated or buried if the fetus was over eight weeks old at the time of the abortion.
Seven separate bills have been combined to form this anti-choice monolith whose sole purpose is to criminalize abortion and punish the women seeking to obtain a constitutionally protected medical procedure. The ramifications of this bill, however, will go far beyond just abortion. Requiring women's health clinics to build operating rooms and carry astronomically high insurance riders is a threat to their very existence. Elizabeth Nash, state issues manager for the Guttmacher Institute summarized it perfectly. "Instead of trying to ban abortion, if you limit access to providers you have essentially banned abortion without overturning Roe."
A public hearing on House Bill 5711 was held on June 7th. Reminiscent of Darrell Issa's infamous snub of Sandra Fluke during the hearings on the Affordable Care Act contraception mandate, no pro-choice voices were allowed to speak. But that doesn't mean that your voices can't be heard. HB 5711 is tentatively scheduled for a full House vote on Tuesday, June 12th. If you live in Michigan, contact your local legislator and demand they vote no on the worst assault on women's reproductive freedom that we've seen so far. The list of legislators and their contact information can be found here.
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Arsenal maintain their legacy of promoting youth as now another one of Arsenal's academy's prodigy steps up into the first team. The club's official website reported that highly rated Julio Pleguezuelo has signed his first professional contract at the London Conley.
The 17-year-old joined our youth academy from Barcelona last summer and has featured for both the Under-18s and Under-19s this season, while he's already a Spanish youth international.
His assured displays at the back helped Arsenal reach the UEFA Youth League quarter finals this season while he's also been part of the side that's made it to the last four of the FA Youth Cup, where we must now beat Chelsea over two legs to reach the final.
Pleguezuelo was cited highly when he was first bought in from Barcelona so it's a great news for Arsenal that such a highly rated Spaniard has decided to commit his future with The Gunners.
The youngster has great pace for a defender and is excellent in the air, so hopefully he's going to continue his development over the next couple of years and push for a place in the first team squad.


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Rotherham assistant boss Paul Raynor has been hit with a FA misconduct charge for his behaviour during the play-off final last Sunday.
Raynor watched the second half and extra-time from the Wembley stands after an incident at half-time, when his team were trailing Leyton Orient 2-0.
The Millers went on to level the match at 2-2 before securing promotion following a penalty shoot-out.
Raynor has admitted the charge while club say they will be making no further comment.
An FA statement read: "Rotherham United's Paul Raynor has been charged by the FA following the League One play-off Final against Leyton Orient on May 25, 2014.
"It is alleged that his language and/or behaviour at half time of this fixture amounted to improper conduct."


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Photographer Larry Clark's fascination with adolescence is well and disturbingly documented, in two books (his portrait of drug-crazed teens Tulsa and the aptly named Teenage Lust) and now in his first film, Kids. Clark, who discovered a new nihilistic subculture after he took up skateboarding with New York teens, delivers a film so scorching it begs the question: Do the hell-bent early bloomers of Kids say more about today's jaded teens, or the morbid preoccupations of one excitable adult? To find out, we took a group of 15- and 16-year-olds to see Kids.
Sex is a major preoccupation in Kids, especially for Telly (Leo Fitzpatrick), the self-described ''virgin surgeon.'' Is this typical?
Antoinette Barnett, 15, New York City: ''I'm not like that and my friends aren't like that. The sex was nasty.''
William Schipilliti, 16, Harrington Park, N.J.: ''No. Guys are ruled more by fighting than sex.''
Adam Watkins, 16, Norwood, N.J.: ''No, that was totally fake, especially that guy Telly. Two virgins in one day? That's impossible.''
Telly shuns condoms and laughs off the notion of AIDS. Are other kids so blasé?
Martha King, 16, New York City: ''Of course not. Most girls are smart enough not to let some jerk like Telly talk them into sex without protection.''
Antoinette: ''AIDS is so scary you'd have to be crazy to say it doesn't exist.''
Joints are as common as Marlboros, and a girl swallows a pill she's offered, no questions asked. Are drugs really so rampant?
Lisa Tower, 16, New York City: ''The drugs were pretty accurate.''
Gerald Allarde, 16, Northvale, N.J.: ''There's no way you could do drugs on the corner in New Jersey. That might be true for New York City skateboarders, but that's about it.''
None of the kids seem to have curfews. Are your parents that easy on you?
Adam: ''As long as your parents know where you are, there's no problem staying out all night.''
Antoinette: ''If I went to some all-night party without calling home, my parents would have the cops out looking for me.''
How did you relate to Kids, if you did at all?
Tamar Krasnow, 16, New York City: ''It was so exaggerated, it was funny.''
Gerald: ''A lot of kids shoplift, jump turnstiles, curse but not nearly as much as they do in the movie.''
Lisa: ''It was good to watch kids talking the way we talk. It really shows what goes on in the city.''
Adam: ''The movie tried to squeeze in everything that parents worry about, but instead of waking people up, it's just going to make kids feel like they're cool for doing that stuff.''


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Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.051
Public Access to Judicial Records
(a) Generally. Subject to the rulemaking power of the Florida Supreme Court provided by article V, section 2, Florida Constitution, the following rule shall govern public access to the records of the judicial branch of government. The public shall have access to all records of the judicial branch of government, except as provided below.
(b) Definitions.
(1) "Records of the judicial branch" are all records, regardless of physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any judicial branch entity and consist of:
(A) "court records," which are the contents of the court file, including the progress docket and other similar records generated to document activity in a case, transcripts filed with the clerk, documentary exhibits in the custody of the clerk, and electronic records, videotapes, or stenographic tapes of depositions or other proceedings filed with the clerk, and electronic records, videotapes, or stenographic tapes of court proceedings; and
(B) "administrative records," which are all other records made or received pursuant to court rule, law, or ordinance, or in connection with the transaction of official business by any judicial branch entity.
(2) "Judicial branch" means the judicial branch of government, which includes the state courts system, the clerk of court when acting as an arm of the court, The Florida Bar, the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, the Judicial Qualifications Commission, and all other entities established by or operating under the authority of the supreme court or the chief justice.
(3) "Custodian." The custodian of all administrative records of any court is the chief justice or chief judge of that court, except that each judge is the custodian of all records that are solely within the possession and control of that judge. As to all other records, the custodian is the official charged with the responsibility of maintaining the office having the care, keeping, and supervision of such records. All references to "custodian" mean the custodian or the custodian's designee.
(c) Exemptions. The following records of the judicial branch shall be confidential:
(1) Trial and appellate court memoranda, drafts of opinions and orders, court conference records, notes, and other written materials of a similar nature prepared by judges or court staff acting on behalf of or at the direction of the court as part of the court's judicial decision-making process utilized in disposing of cases and controversies before Florida courts unless filed as a part of the court record;
(2) Memoranda or advisory opinions that relate to the administration of the court and that require confidentiality to protect a compelling governmental interest, including, but not limited to, maintaining court security, facilitating a criminal investigation, or protecting public safety, which cannot be adequately protected by less restrictive measures. The degree, duration, and manner of confidentiality imposed shall be no broader than necessary to protect the compelling governmental interest involved, and a finding shall be made that no less restrictive measures are available to protect this interest. The decision that confidentiality is required with respect to such administrative memorandum or written advisory opinion shall be made by the chief judge;
(3) (A) Complaints alleging misconduct against judges, until probable cause is established;
(B) Complaints alleging misconduct against other entities or individuals licensed or regulated by the courts, until a finding of probable cause or no probable cause is established, unless otherwise provided. Such finding should be made within the time limit set by law or rule. If no time limit is set, the finding should be made within a reasonable period of time;
(4) Periodic evaluations implemented solely to assist judges in improving their performance, all information gathered to form the bases for the evaluations, and the results generated therefrom;
(5) Only the names and qualifications of persons applying to serve or serving as unpaid volunteers to assist the court, at the court's request and direction, shall be accessible to the public. All other information contained in the applications by and evaluations of persons applying to serve or serving as unpaid volunteers shall be confidential unless made public by court order based upon a showing of materiality in a pending court proceeding or upon a showing of good cause;
(6) Copies of arrest and search warrants and supporting affidavits retained by judges, clerks, or other court personnel until execution of said warrants or until a determination is made by law enforcement authorities that execution cannot be made;
(7) All records made confidential under the Florida and United States Constitutions and Florida and federal law;
(8) All records presently deemed to be confidential by court rule, including the Rules for Admission to the Bar, by Florida Statutes, by prior case law of the State of Florida, and by the rules of the Judicial Qualifications Commission;
(9) Any court record determined to be confidential in case decision or court rule on the grounds that
(A) confidentiality is required to
(i) prevent a serious and imminent threat to the fair, impartial, and orderly administration of justice;
(ii) protect trade secrets;
(iii) protect a compelling governmental interest;
(iv) obtain evidence to determine legal issues in a case;
(v) avoid substantial injury to innocent third parties;
(vi) avoid substantial injury to a party by disclosure of matters protected by a common law or privacy right not generally inherent in the specific type of proceeding sought to be closed;
(vii) comply with established public policy set forth in the Florida or United States Constitution or statutes or Florida rules or case law;
(B) the degree, duration, and manner of confidentiality ordered by the court shall be no broader than necessary to protect the interests set forth in subdivision (A);
(C) no less restrictive measures are available to protect the interests set forth in subdivision (A); and
(D) except as provided by law or rule of court, reasonable notice shall be given to the public of any order closing any court record.
(10) The names and any identifying information of judges mentioned in an advisory opinion of the Committee on Standards of Conduct for Judges.
(d) Review of Denial of Access Request. Expedited review of denials of access to records of the judicial branch shall be provided through an action for mandamus, or other appropriate appellate remedy, in the following manner:
(1) Where a judge who has denied a request for access to records is the custodian, the action shall be filed in the court having appellate jurisdiction to review the decisions of the judge denying access.
(2) All other actions under this rule shall be filed in the circuit court of the circuit in which such denial of access occurs.
(e) Procedure. Requests and responses to requests for access to records under this rule shall be made in a reasonable manner.
(1) Requests for access to records shall be in writing and shall be directed to the custodian. The request shall provide sufficient specificity to enable the custodian to identify the requested records. The reason for the request is not required to be disclosed.
(2) The custodian shall be solely responsible for providing access to records of the custodian's entity. The custodian shall determine whether the requested record is subject to this rule and, if so, whether the record or portions of the record are exempt from disclosure. The custodian shall determine the form in which the record is provided.
(3) Fees for copies of records in all entities in the judicial branch of government, except for copies of court records, shall be the same as those provided in section 119.07, Florida Statutes.


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Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it! - page 49
Please don't label this thread "negative". It is meant to be fun. Your scrubs are ugly. I don't think you are "cute" when you get all googley-eyed and giggly around the young docs. I think... Read More
6Jan 8, '13 by exit96My contribution:
"This night crew is the best and I am very thankful!"
"Can I challenge you to NOT talk about your kids for just one day? Is there anything else in that head of yours?"
" Actually your kid is very average in sports. The elite camp will do nothing but perpetrate the already over-inflated self importance that is the bane of our society."
"Oh I see...it's a systems error even though YOU are the only one that the system doesn't like?...yeah right..."
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3Jan 10, '13 by anotheroneStop fllirting with all of the doctors. there is no chance for you, you are not good at it or good looking and it looks pathetic.
3Jan 12, '13 by Pepper The Cat, BSN, RNYes, I know you go have one more pt than everyone else. Someone ALWAYS has one more pt. there are 31 pt and 6 nurses. Do the Math. Yes it stinks. Suck it up buttercup!
1Jan 19, '13 by ChixieFor crying out loud will you do some bleeping work and stop walking up and down with a drug chart in your hand 'looking busy' Im tired of busting my rear doing multiple peoples jobs because you are too blinking lazy.redhead_NURSE98! likes this.
1Jan 19, '13 by itsnoworneverQuote from ChixieAnd on this note- how about you chart while taking care of the patient instead of charting once the delivery is done and taking 5 hours to do it so you don't have to take anymore patients?!?!?For crying out loud will you do some bleeping work and stop walking up and down with a drug chart in your hand 'looking busy' Im tired of busting my rear doing multiple peoples jobs because you are too blinking lazy.Chixie likes this.
2May 24, '13 by Mikey31079I left long term care a couple years ago and am now a unit secretary/monitor tech in an LTACH hospital, and while I love it, I just HAVE to let this gripe out from this morning.
OMG there are freaking TWO of you on day shift...one to do paperwork and one to watch monitors (at night it's only me or the one other night secretary)....is it REALLY necessary to FIGHT over who gets to watch telemetry today? What ever happened to taking turns...nice to know we receded to middle school...grow the hell up before I knock your heads together **shaking my head** -
3May 24, '13 by WeepingAngelIf you are REALLY that miserable on our floor, and you don't like the patients, or the manager, or how they do things at this hospital, then WHY on EARTH wouldn't you accept that NEW position you were offered in a totally different department!??!
3May 24, '13 by marycarneyNo, I do not have to sit here while you scour the computer for every detail of your patient's life, including social work notes. Come in 10 minutes EARLY if you want to do that, not ten minutes LATE. I'm starting report at 0700- like it or not.


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Video- Upcoming Buick flagship accidentally revealed?
Earlier this year, American car giant General Motors North American President said that he is thinking about coming up with a new Buick flagship that would be a "more beautiful [Porsche] Panamera". And suddenly, a mysterious model, that seems to boast of Panamera-inspired styling, has made a sudden appearance in Holden's "Here to Stay" video.
While we do agree that there are slim chances that the carmaker would give us a glimpse of the upcoming Buick flagship so soon, we really fail to understand what else could the mysterious car, complete with a very Panamera-ish rear end, actually be.
The car shown in the video also seems to boast of muscular fenders, dual exhausts and possibly a rear hatch.
Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that there have been several rumors suggesting that Holden could be developing a Buick that would be underpinned by the same platform that would underpin the 2017 Commodore. Not much is known about this upcoming model but now it seems like that the mystery car shown in this video here could indeed be the Holden developed Buick flagship.
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Cirque du Soleil's OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects' home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It's love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.
OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew.
The name OVO means "egg" in Portuguese. This timeless symbol of the life cycle and birth of numerous insects represents the underlying thread of the show. Graphically, OVO hides an insect in its name: The two letter "Os" represent the eyes while the letter "V" forms the nose. OVO features many acrobatic acts including a stunning flying trapeze act: Six flyers fly as high as 14m, making this act the biggest of its kind ever presented under a Grand Chapiteau by Cirque du Soleil. This act is the most difficult in the world to execute in terms of the distance between stations. It combines many circus disciplines: banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair.The finale features 20 artists running; jumping and leaping straight up an 8m vertical wall.
We are giving away two tickets to see OVO on Friday April 13th at 8:00 pm. Details for entering below.
We're trying something new for our giveaway entries. Give it a whirl and let us know what you think!
About Cirque du Soleil:
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,200 artists from close to 50 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to close to 100 million spectators in 300 cities on five continents. In 2010, Cirque du Soleil, will present 21 shows simultaneously throughout the world. The
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SEMINAR 11th Sep: Sarah Renouf - Responses of hazardous and harmful drinkers to an interactive online intervention: A think-aloud study
10 September 2013
Date: Weds 11 Sept 2013
Place: MPEB Room 6.12a
Abstract: Most drinkers consume alcohol responsibly but a proportion drink hazardously or harmfully, posing a threat to lifelong health and wellbeing. Online alcohol interventions can target this population as they are less likely to seek help for their drinking. The workplace is a potential setting to introduce online interventions. This study utilised think-aloud interviews to explore the real-time responses of fourteen adult hazardous and harmful drinkers to Down Your Drink (DYD), an online interactive intervention aimed at helping them manage their drinking. Semi-structured interviews were conducted one month later to explore their experiences since viewing DYD and their thoughts about alcohol health promotion in the workplace. Thematic analysis resulted in six themes: discussion of drinking identity, desire to acquire knowledge, reactions to the website, acquisition of knowledge, conditions for change and DYD in the workplace. Many participants did not identify their drinking as problematic and consequently did not perceive DYD as personally relevant; however they desired information to understand problematic drinking and the effects of their personal consumption. With sampling limitations in mind, these findings tentatively suggest implications for the design and delivery of online interventions, such as emphasising the consequences of current drinking habits and individuals' personal risk.
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"Sorry if you had to rewrite some of those stories there at the end," he said, oozing, if not exactly sincerity, a rare bit of humor.
Unlike a week ago in Cincinnati, when he couldn't get away from reporters fast enough after a 13-6 loss to the Bengals, Belichick was more than happy to stick around Sunday night and talk about how his Patriots snatched victory from those proverbial — and, in this case, gaping — jaws of defeat against a Saints team that should have beaten them.
"What a football game," he said. "I feel like that took about five years off my life. It was a great, 60-minute battle."
It was a battle the Patriots appeared to have lost when Belichick surprisingly opted to try for a first down on fourth-and-six at his own 24 with 2:50 remaining and the Patriots failed to convert, handing the ball — and, as it turned out, a virtually automatic three points — to the Saints.
At the time, the Pats were trailing by only one point, 24-23.
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Rest assured, if the Patriots had lost, the stories Belichick jokingly referred to would, indeed, have been much different — and so would what after all turned out to be a light-hearted press conference.
"We were trying to pick up the first down," Belichick, stating the obvious, said when he was asked why he didn't punt in that situation.
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After much thinking about my previous rambling question, I realize it boils down to this: can a 15 year old Viking range be refurbished and provide years of useful service and what might it cost?
Secondly, same question about the 15 year old Vent-A-Hood. I've already replaced the light kit and plugged it in and the two squirril cages spin. Can it be cleaned? Is it a good piece of equipment? Thanks for all suggestions. Bobbie |
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As to things that can fail on an old range - ignitors ( top and oven) convection fan motor, hinges, thermostat, and electronics - like the main control board. I think you might want to contact a local authorized Viking repair person to get an idea about the potential costs involved for refurbishment and maintenance, and to confirm parts availability. I have a Viking and the hinges have failed and they don't offer replacements anymore. |
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Great Plains digs out of heavy snow, storm debrisBy CHET BROKAW
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Residents of Rapid City, S.D., shovel a driveway Saturday after a storm dumped up to 3½ feet of snow on the region.PIERRE, S.D. Breaking nearly century-old early autumn snowfall records, a storm system smothered South Dakotas scenic Black Hills in South Dakota with up to 3½ feet of wet, heavy snow, leaving residents the challenge of digging out.
But wintry weather wasnt the only thing delivered by the powerful cold front that crossed the Great Plains, as unusually strong thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and as many as nine tornadoes to Nebraska and Iowa. Fifteen people in northeast Nebraska were injured in a tornado Friday, while three died in a car accident on a snow-slicked road.
Forecasters said the front would eventually combine with other storms to make for a wild and probably very wet weekend for much of the central U.S. and Southeast.
Power outages and impassable roads plagued western South Dakota on Saturday. More than 25,000 people had lost power in the Black Hills area, and authorities were recruiting snowmobilers to help rescue about 80 motorists whod been stuck overnight.
Rapid City plow driver Jesse Curnow said Saturday morning things werent moving so smoothly in chest-high drifts after a record 21-inch snowfall. He couldnt get out of the business parking lot.
Im trapped. I can kind of move, but only a little bit, Curnow said by telephone from the cab of his truck.
Pennington County Emergency Management spokeswoman Alexa White said rescue efforts were slow-going, because the only way to get there is the snowmobiles or the Sno-Cats.
The plows have gotten stuck in the roads, she said.
Also stuck were four employees of the National Weather Services Rapid City office. Theyd been there since Friday, meteorologist David Carpenter said Saturday.
There is a 3-foot drift across the parking lot and no one has had the energy to shovel it out yet, he said.
Fridays snowfall 19 inches broke the previous one-day snowfall record for October by about nine inches; it was set on Oct. 19, 1919, Carpenter said. Rapid City saw an extra 2.5 inches overnight. Friday also surpassed the record for the entire month, 15.1 inches, also set in 1919.
National Weather Service meteorologist Katie Pojorlie said Lead, S.D., in the northern Black Hills had received 43½ inches of snow by 7:30 p.m. Friday and more had fallen overnight.
Thats not unheard of in the area, according to Donna Heaton, manager of the Terry Peak Lodge.
Last year in April, we got over 50 inches after the ski area closed. It would be nice to help the local economy if all the snow would fall when the ski area and the snowmobile trails were open, she told AP radio.
And in southwest North Dakota, about 10 inches of snow fell Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Interstate 90 was still closed in the western part of South Dakota on Saturday, and officials advised against travel elsewhere as white-out conditions kept snowplows from making much progress on roads until at least late in the day.
... Theres no place to go even if you do get your of your driveway and onto your street, state Transportation Secretary Darin Bergquist said in a statement.
Crews with Black Hills Power werent able to work overnight because of blowing snow, spokesman Mutch Usera said. The Black Hills rough terrain and downed tree branches were also hampering restoration efforts, he said.
Hopefully, the sun will shine a little bit and get a bit warmer. Thats going to make it easier, Usera said.
When temperatures warm up into the 50s by Monday, the snow melt could cause flooding, White said, but officials are just focusing on rescue efforts for now.
Meanwhile, National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Fuhs said as many as nine tornadoes touched down in Iowa and Nebraska between 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Friday. He called some of them quite powerful, and noted it was unusual to see so many and with such power during the fall.
Some of the most severe tornado damage was in Wayne, Neb., where at least 10 buildings were destroyed and five were heavily damaged, the Omaha World-Herald reported. Video showed a farm implement showroom and a grain elevator had been destroyed. Mayor Ken Chamberlain said at least 15 people were injured, with one person in critical condition.
In northwest Iowa, two dozen farmsteads were destroyed and 60 damaged. The storms cut a 35-mile path through the county, but there was only one report of a minor injury.
The cold front is moving slowly east and expanding south and will meet up with the remnants of Tropical Storm Karen. Pojorlie noted that the wet, heavy snow was more typical of a spring storm.
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