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booo.. batteries bad.
Wow, a total must-have for Christmas!
Al Kaline was a great ball player, I bet he makes great batteries too!
Awesome, Batteries of Crap!
kuthetachi wrote:Al Kaline was a great ball player, I bet he makes great batteries too!
Was he dating one of the Capa Sisters? I heard he couldn't Resist-her.
Has anyone tried these before? They ARE really needed for all the Christmas shopping that I've done....
Chuck Yeager approved!
The best everyday price I usually find for batteries is in the 20c range for Maxell AAs or AAAs on Amazon. This, while not the world's best price ever (they can be found on special for 9-12c on rare occasion), is probably the best you'll find without looking hard. Assuming you've already paid for shipping today, at least.
miken927 says: Chuck Yeager approved! The batteries offered here wouldn't work in a car or truck. They'd have to be rechargeables. ;)
wow all kinds of sizes, this will take awhile
I know Lowes will have a 30 pk of AA Alkaline batteries for $4 for Black Friday coming up and I think Home Depot will have a pack of 24 AA and 24 AAA Rayovac alkaline batteries for less than $8 on Black Friday as well , so I'm passing on these
Not sure if it's a great price, but I took care of the $5 ship for the day and at least will have on hand the larger size batteries (C, D 9 Volt). AmazonBasics only comes in AA and AAA and Costco wants to give you a crap ton and I only need a few at hand to last the whole year for smoke alarms, flashlights and roomba virtual walls.
whoever buy this is stupid, get rechargable geez
for the zombie apocalypse!
Rechargeable batteries aren't good for seldom-used devices you want to have ready to use... flashlights are a good example. I usually buy the BJ's brand batteries, as they're about the cheapest I've found.
Not all types of rechargebles put out 1.5 amps that is sometimes needed. NIMH usually are good for 1.2. I have a headphone amp that absolutely needs 1.5 amps to sound good. So I would guess that people who buy disposables are not all stupid eh ?
Hmmmm, how many do I need for the Prius?
chickenmumbo wrote:Not all types of rechargebles put out 1.5 amps that is sometimes needed. NIMH usually are good for 1.2. I have a headphone amp that absolutely needs 1.5 amps to sound good. So I would guess that people who buy disposables are not all stupid eh ?
You mean volts. These alkalines are 1.5 volts, NiMH are 1.2 volts.
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Eleanor Is 1 Month Old!
1 month…1 whole month! I can't believe my little bird is a month old already. I thought time flied when Lucas was a newborn but that's nothing compared to how fast this month flew by.
The big news in our house is how well Eleanor sleeps! Lucas was not the best sleeper and would wake up every 45 minutes-1 hour during the night to either eat or hang out. I had days where I would be too tired to drive and others where I couldn't even see straight. Eleanor is a dream and slept 7.5 hours straight last night. Yup, she slept through the night (10:30pm-6am)! Can you believe it? We had her monthly doctor's appointment last Friday and I asked the doctor if I had to wake her to eat during the night because she is so little. The doctor said absolutely not and enjoy the sleep! YAY!
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Height: 22 1/4 inches
Weight: 9 lbs, 14 ounces
Likes: Sleeping, being held, being warm, watching Lucas, eating, stroller rides, the car seat and sitting up.
Dislikes: Diaper changes, baths, having her clothes changed, being disturbed while she's sleeping and loud noises.
As for me, at 10 days postpartum I was back at my pre-pregnancy weight. A bout of the stomach flu last week has left me 6 lbs under my pre-pregnancy weight but still about 10 lbs above my happy racing weight. I still have lots of toning to do in the midsection and can't wait to start ab work when I get the all clear.
Everyone always says that each pregnancy is different and so is each child. How right they are! Breastfeeding with Lucas didn't work out so well and he ended up on formula only by 4 months. At that time he was barely getting an ounce of breastmilk a day and he never latched on. Eleanor is being only breastfed and is a a champ at latching on. She latched on right after being born and we've never had an issue. No visits to lactation consultants or any other problems. I'm shocked at how well it's going, like really shocked. I've read many stories about babies not wanting bottles so I've pumped a bottle a day for her to have since her 1st week. I don't want refusal of a bottle to ever be an issue for us.
Month 2 here we come….
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She is just adorable as ever! I'm totally jealous of your full night of sleep! What's the secret? We're lucky to get 3+ hours at a time.
Our boy is exclusively breastfed right now and we're introducing a bottle this week. I really hope he takes to it well.
Yay, for sleeping and eating so well! If you figure out the secret, please share. I'm petrified of having another bad sleeper. She is such a cutie!
Isn't it funny hour the second go round of BFing is so different? Total 180 experience for me, too. So happy she's s good eater and sleeper!
awww she is adorable. C was one of those babies that REFUSED the bottle – so it was all breastfeeding for a year for us!
So glad you got a good sleeper/eater this time around! Our story is almost identical to your experiences with Lucas' so I'm really hoping for similar luck with latching and sleep with baby #2. She is such a doll!
I am so happy she is sleeping well!!! And glad BFing is going well!!! She is a cutie! You've got two adorable kids over there!

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My daughters ages 11 and 13 refuse to acknowledge my husband (their step-father) existance. If he asks them a question, they act like he didn't say anything. If he enters the room, they quickly scamper away. They refuse to eat at the dinner table when my husband is there.
They have developed some severe bullying attitudes towards my husband who no longer wants to tolerate it. Their behavior towards him makes him very uncomfortable and it's hurtful. We have been married 4+ years. Their dad encourages their actions and applauds them when they tell him stories about what they did to my husband. How do I stop their bullying of my husband? I'm leaning towards having them go live with their dad because they refuse to change and won't even discuss what they're doing. When I try to talk to them about what they're doing, they leave the room or start loudly playing the piano? Any advice is GREATLY APPRECIATED. I'm at my wits end. My husband can't stand being so uncomfortable in our home. |
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minnesota How sad for your DH. The thought of having to live that way in my own home for over 4 years is something that resembles a prison camp in my mind. I do not think that I would send the kiddies to live with EX just yet. After all, if he is encouraging this behavior then being around him even more is not going to be good for the kids even if having birds of a feather flocking together seems like the easiest thing to do. I would take their little butts to a counselor and have them evaluated and then have them treated. I would consider involving the courts (if you can) to include dear old dad in the counseling also. He needs to have his head examined. I feel very sorry for your husband. I don't quite understand how you allowed it to get to this point though. Have you always felt that you have no control or authority over them? You are the CP and should have been implementing some kick butt punishments for these two long before it got to this point. I say it's never too late to start. If you don't work hard on this mean behavior they will be passing it onto others, if they haven't done so already. Your husband can stand up to them too you know and with you beside him he should do that. I would be cutting off all the little extras in life and giving these little ladies (and I use the term loosely) just the bare necessities of life. House them, feed them, clothe them, (nothing new) and take them to a behavior specialist. Put your parent hat on and get busy. Why have you allowed this? If you haven't given the ex a piece of your mind I would start now. Start by letting him know all of the privileges that him encouraging your daughters to purposely hurt their SF has cost them. Take control of the entire situation. |
Well, they don't seem to have a lot of time for YOU, either, if they feel free to walk out on you or loudly play the piano when you're trying to talk with them. How did they get to this point? |
- Posted by cindy_pond (My Page) on Sun, Nov 9, 08 at 10:51
How about all of you sitting down and having a discussion...let them know that you understand they are getting their father's approval for this behavior, which is perpetuating it and that it's the wrong way to get dads approval. Tell them if they love you and respect you, then they need to treat the man that you love with respect and civility. let them know he's not there to take their father's place. Personally, I wouldn't let them eat if they didn't see fit to sit at the table with the rest of you...hunger may be a great motivator. Sometimes its ok to play hardball. They seem to have too much power in that house. |
If they were my girls they would be on restriction until they learned to be respectful whether they wanted to or not...Your girls have total control over this situation..take it back! |
I agree with almost all of what has been written above. YOU need to fix it NOW. You're 3.9 years overdue, plus your girls are at a particularly nasty age. It'll be ten times as hard now as it would have been 4 years ago. Sit them both down in a place with no distractions and lay down the law. I'd try it with both together, but if that won't work, divide and conquer. Maybe talk to them in the car at the side of the road or in a parking lot (stomping distance from home?) -- whatever it takes to get them to listen. Keep your rules simple and short, and set the bar realistically low. In other words, they are not required to be nice, but are absolutely required to be civil. Dinner will be eaten together at the family table, and anyone who doesn't want to eat, doesn't eat. (Period. Get a cheap plastic locker and padlock if needed.) All questions will be answered in a polite manner. (Ask Hubby to keep them minimal at first.) Make a written list of your rules and post them on the wall. Also pre-determine consequences for breaking the rules -- loss of computer, phone, gaming, TV, iPod, piano, activities -- and FOLLOW THROUGH. Make your punishments short but severe. Since their behavior has become habitual, maybe come up with a 'warning' signal you can give them so that they can turn it around before losing a privilege. Now on the BioDad. He needs to understand that by encouraging them to behave that way, he is turning his children into little monsters. They are already disrespecting you; it won't be long before they turn their disrespect on HIM. And on anyone else who displeases them -- teachers, friends, coworkers and bosses. He is doing them NO FAVOR and actually causing them quite a bit of damage. You may want to gather some hard evidence of Dad's support before launching your 'fix' campaign. Why? Because I'm guessing YOU will not be able to change Dad's mind, no matter how persuasive your speech, because a Dad who does that isn't thinking clearly. But try to persuade him. Give him a chance and ask for his help in turning the girls' behavior around. Maybe write him an email? Several? And if he refuses, drag his butt into court because a judge will straighten him out pretty quick. Family court judges see this kind of thing a lot and have very little tolerance for this kind of carp. Maybe ask for court-ordered counselling and compliance monitoring? Or ask that if Dad won't comply, that he lose unsupervised contact with the girls? Frankly, I'm surprised your husband has put up with this as long as he has. |
The only ones getting what they want are the girls. If they are allowed to walk out of the room and play the piano in lieu of talking to you, their lack of respect is for you too!!! I'd lock the piano if a way to do that. They are abusing the use of it to ignore you. When talking to them and they walk out of the room, go get their smart butts and bring them back. For each of their little displays of meanness, they lose a priviledge. What they lose depends on the severity of their actions. They won't sit as a fmily and eat, then they go without. Sitting down together is the opportunity to discuss everyone's day and whatever issues there may be. Do they act this way in scool towards anyone? Let the school know they can be disciplined for it. It appears some of this is because you allow them to act out. It's really up to you if something is going to be done about it. It's only going to get worse , not better, if it's left as it is right now. Lynn |
- Posted by dogdogcrazy (My Page) on Mon, Nov 10, 08 at 13:16
You need to open a can of whoop *ss on those girls! Why on earth would you allow your kids to treat your DH, yourself, or anyone, like that? Turn their world upside down until they have earned their lives back. Take away everything they enjoy (music, computer, cell phone, tv, etc) until they can treat others with respect! |
It is really to bad you didn't nip this in bud. It is certainly going to be more difficult to teach them respect and manners now. Have they been doing this for the 4+ yrs of your marriage? Bio dad doesn't deserve to see his daughter if this is how he wants to raise them. Good luck. |
- Posted by justnotmartha (My Page) on Tue, Nov 11, 08 at 0:37
If these kids have been permitted to act like this for so long with no consequence, why should they want to change now? To be blunt, it's past time to blame them and high time to blame yourself. Talks and consequences need to begin now, but I think you need to admit and own that they should have happened long ago. Old dogs, new tricks . . . |
- Posted by minnesota_mama (My Page) on Tue, Nov 11, 08 at 1:00
Thank you, everyone. I'm going to have a talk with my husband about some of your suggestions so we're on the same page. There is more to the story but I can tell you get the gist of it. Please continue with any thoughts and suggestions you have. I'm listening. |
- Posted by silversword (My Page) on Tue, Nov 11, 08 at 14:08
Sweeby... "Maybe talk to them in the car at the side of the road or in a parking lot (stomping distance from home?) " You cracked me up!! I can just imagine it. Minnesota Mama, I agree with what Sweeby said. Don't tolerate this any longer. It's not healthy for the girls, and it's not healthy for your household. If they keep this up, just imagine what their adulthood will be like. They need to understand that even if they don't like someone they must be civil, and since this is your husband they must be respectful. This does not mean kissing his feet, it means treating him like a human being. It sounds like you are not being treated with respect either. Respect has to be earned, but it is a two way street. |
- Posted by finedreams (My Page) on Wed, Nov 12, 08 at 13:28
this is terrible and shouldn't be tolerated. put a stop to it. and talk to your X, he should not be talking nasty about their stepdad. |
Sweeby... "Maybe talk to them in the car at the side of the road or in a parking lot (stomping distance from home?) " I was that kind of kid and older DS is too, so I know a bit about stomping off in a huff! ;-) |
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Use Minitube instead of Youtube
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How cool would it be to be able to access the huge archive of videos hosted by YouTube without having to use Flash or visualize all those ads?
Well, now it is possible by installing Minitube, a great software that let's you search and play all the videos of YouTube directly on your desktop without having to get on to Googles popular Youtube website.
Really. There are ads everywhere, unnecessary comments by people who should have their keyboards seized and ultimately a user experience that is much worse than how it would be without those disturbing details.
Minitube is a great and free software which is available for Windows, Mac and, obviously, (Ubuntu) Linux. You can install it on your Ubuntu computer by searching for it in the Ubuntu Software Center or in a few steps, downloading the tar archive from the website and running the binaries in the unzipped folder after opening it.
Minitube features a very easy to navigate interface (superb!) and it includes amazing features like one click download and automatic playback, so that you can set up your list of videos and just enjoy them played one after another. The search feature is as good as the one included on the official website and it doesn't even use Flash, which is probably the huge selling point of this software.
Sadly, Minitube is not free as in speech but just free as in beer, but anyway better than giving away your surfing habits to Google for their profiling purposes. So grab some popcorn, install Minitube and start enjoying hours and hours of videos without having to get through the comments polluting our favorite videos.
Open up a Terminal and insert these commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install minitube
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Thanks for the comment subhadipghosh - Google is getting big, maybe too big for its own good. Its hiring ex military people (DARPA) and has known ties to NSA. Having alternatives is great. Such as using Ubuntu instead of Windows. We are always ready to jump on Microsofts back, but for some reason people almost pride themselves in protecting Google because their products are free (and pretty nice too).
As many of us who switched from Windows and looked for Ubuntu alternatives to Windows apps, so I am doing with Google apps as well. Its a great way to express your freedom too by looking for alternatives.


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University Receives Grant for Energy Efficient Lighting
July 6, 2010
Averett University is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from Energy Alliance that will allow the university to purchase energy efficient lighting for its Main Campus as well as its campuses across the state. "We are very appreciative of the grant from Energy Alliance," said Averett President Dr. Tiffany Franks. "The university is always looking at ways to update and improve facilities around our campuses for our students, faculty and staff. The grant provides us with one way to achieve this and to be environmentally responsible." As part of Averett's ongoing efforts to 'go green' all light bulbs, fluorescent lighting as well as sodium parking lot lights will be replaced with energy efficient options. Not only will this lighting be more energy efficient, it will be longer lasting. With a historic campus that is more than a century old, Averett is constantly looking for ways to upgrade and modernize its facilities while maintaining its traditions and the integrity of its beautiful campus. The university will start installing the more energy efficient lighting this fall. Once the project is complete, approximately 1,500 light fixtures in offices, residence halls, classrooms and computer labs around Averett will be more "green." ALERT is an acronym for Advanced Lighting Equipment Replacement Technology. VistaBright Lighting, a national supplier of lighting products, has organized an alliance of leading lighting industry manufacturers, distributors, and electrical contractors to help promote energy efficient lighting through multiple public relation venues.


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Do you have a tried & true recipe for Rye bread? How about a great raisin bread? Thanks |
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Hey JoAnn! I've had this recipe for Jewish Rye for quite a while. Don't remember where I got it, nor have I ever tried it. If you do, please post the results. ABM JEWISH RYE BREAD Place all ingredients in bread machine in recommended order on the dough cycle. After first rise, remove dough, place on a bread board and punch down. If dough is too sticky, covering your hands or the bread board with corn meal or white flour usually is enough to bring it to the right consistency. If using a bread pan, shape loaf and place it in oiled bread pan. If you have a pizza stone, don't use a bread pan; shape the dough into a loaf or a ball or as you like and place it on a floured board (or the pizza peel). In either case, slash top with a sharp knife, cover the dough with a tea towel and leave it to rise for 1 hour. Preheat oven (preferably with pizza stone) to 450° F. The stone makes the bread crustier and gives a better contrast between the crust and the interior crumb. Spritz walls of oven with water twice before putting loaf in. (Omit for a less crusty bread). Bake thirty minutes at 450° F., spritzing the oven walls once more after five minutes, or, alternatively, bake fifteen minutes at 450° F., then reduce heat to 350° F. and bake thirty minutes more. Remove and allow to cool on rack. |
You could knead this up in your bread machine. I wouldn't bake it in a BM though. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Rye Bread Egg Wash I used the Food Processor to knead the dough. Oil a large bowl and roll the dough to coat it wth the oil. Cover with Let rise until double, approximately 1 1/2 hours. Knock dough down, divide in half and form two loaves. Free form or in Dust the loaves with a little flour and cover with a tea towel. Heat oven to 350°F. Slash loaves and brush with an egg wash. Bake on a stone or on a |
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August led me to the tiny mountain town of Jackson Hole, at the entrance of the Grand Tetons near Yellowstone. Just landing in the airport, the only one inside a national park in the US, is a thrill. The Tetons' jagged peaks pierce the bluest of blue skies, making a majestic line along the valleys of grass and wildlife below.
Near this natural wonder is the tiny, walkable little cowboy/tourist town of Jackson. Thanks to a city law, all architecture must fit the mountain theme, so log cabins and rustic chic abound, looking not unlike the architecture around much of Tahoe or Aspen (I loved the historic Wort Hotel, capturing the charm and history of the Old West).
The bad news is, it is a tourist town so most establishments cater to that constituency (and all that implies). Sure, if you can afford thousands for leather coats and cowboy boots, you'll find some unique stuff. But if you're a world-seasoned traveler or live in a major world city, the look will charm, but the substance behind, not so much.
I found that though there are a couple popular sushi or Nuevo Latino restaurants in town, they're hardly comparable to what you can eat in many great cities. Of course, you don't come here for the food, because cities don't offer such wildlife, splendid nature and views. I was lucky enough to meet some amazing locals and see their lovely homes… but in my unstoppable search for great meals wherever I may be, my eyes were charmed by down-home bars and restaurants, while my taste buds were feeling a bit left out.
I WISH I could have made it to Jackson's most famed restaurant, Snake River Grill, a rustic-chic dining room I peeked into. With a dear friend's wedding festivities every night I was in town, I couldn't get away long enough for a fine dining meal, though I was dying to try the North Dakota Elk Chop with spiced bing cherries and sweet potato fries (at a shockingly high$49!) or a humble Sugar Snap Peas with sesame and mint ($6). From what I hear, this is Jackson's shining mecca for food, albeit at a price.
I'm tempted to come back in Winter (Summer is the busiest season, the town completely overrun by tourists) for sleigh rides among moose and elk, world class skiing and warm drinks by roaring fireplaces.
Jackson Hole Roasters: A delightful shock in Wyoming or anywhere… who'd have thought this coffee snob (that's me, by the way) would find a café serving not only beans roasted on the premises, but made one cup at a time in an astronomically expensive (and rare) Clover machine? Though service was surprisingly abrupt and distant (come on, really?), for "the goods", this is the one and only place around to get it. Another plus? It's in an utterly charming cottage a couple blocks off the Town Square with a green, lush yard, picnic tables, and a front porch swing so you can peacefully take in the glorious mornings.
The Bunnery: AVOID at all costs the mile-long breakfast lines filled with Food Network viewers… every critique I read ahead of time warned that the restaurant was less than mediocre (looks like a Knotts' Berry Farm-type country kitchen: cute but bland). What's all the fuss about, then? Baked goods are their claim to fame, which you can get at the to-go counter.
Though my mouth watered just looking at bakery choices, I have to say the pastries and Pumpkin Apple Muffin were alright. I'm spoiled with Tartine (James Beard winner for Outstanding Pastry Chef in the US this year, and the best pastries I've tasted anywhere), plus many other greats within walking distance of me . But The Bunnery's famed Very Berry Pie (raspberry & blackberry) is just like Grandma used to make: sweet, jammy, buttery crust dusted with sugar. Paired with Jackson Hole Roasters' coffee (where I took my goods to eat)… watch out!
Cadillac Grille & Billy's Giant Burgers: Believe it or not, the best meal I had in my Jackson visit was burgers. I wanted there to be more, but this duo of restaurants serving each other's food (the cute diner/bar side or 'classier' restaurant side), was the most solid meal I had. Hearty burgers were great whether from Billy's to-the-point burgers (around $5) or "fancied up" (with applewood bacon and avocado) from the Grille menu ($9). Even Wyoming's state law allowing only MEDIUM WELL on any restaurant meat (what the?! how can a true chef work under such a law?) didn't stop them from grilling it pink and juicy for me.
Q Roadhouse: For the sake of trying something "new and hip" in town, or rather, in nearby Wilson (about 4 miles from Jackson), I hit up this fun-sounding mix of BBQ and New Orleans. The space has personality, even if rather chain-like in spirit. Tons of Harleys were parked outside while bikers were celebrating a wedding at a large table in rowdy fashion.
Good times can be had on the back patio overlooking a broad lawn where kids chase each other as parents look on. There's a good beer, cocktail, and whiskey selection (Mint Julep for me, thank you!)
Fried Green Wyomatoes ($7.95; don't ask – I refused to say that word out loud) are spicy as all get-out, but playful. The BBQ is surprisingly disappointing (dry, flavorless pulled pork; faux-BBQ sauce at the table). I couldn't believe it: we have more authentic Southern BBQ in San Francisco. Crab & Avocado BLT ($11.95) was bland. Oddly, sides ($3.95) ended up being the highlight. Satisfying Mac & Cheese and some of the best BBQ Beans I've ever had. Smoky, loaded with savory, tender chunks of beef brisket…. Mmmm. All in all, this place offers something special in setting, but not with the half-baked menu.
Alpenhof Lodge's Bistro: This one really let me down but I should have known being in a touristy Teton Village resort (about 10 miles from Jackson). But the online menu looked authentically Austrian/Swiss with mention of Tyrolean cuisine, a mix of Austrian and Italian food I love in the Tyrol region of Italy (on the border of Austria – a region I explored last year and rare to even hear mention of this cuisine in the US).
As they served fondue for lunch (per their menu) in the Bistro as well as at dinner in the Alpenrose, I was hoping to recreate favorite travel memories in Swiss/Austrian/Italian mountain settings, maybe even finding some Tyrolean sausages, which I still dream of from carts in the Italian Alps. But it was one let down after the other… not only was the dining room décor a mix of dingy 1980's bar with a meek attempt at Swiss/Austrian (thank God for the sunny outdoor deck) but I was told no fondue was served during the day. I told them they should update their website, but the damage was done.
We ordered a hearty meat and cheese platter with some authentic Swiss/Austrian cheeses and meats that paired nicely with a glass of Gruner Veltliner. But the phyllo-wrapped "sausage" was pretty much a glorified hot dog and the rest of the menu, simple American sandwiches. I've heard the one other Austrian restaurant in town, Steigler's, is better, but it's not open for lunch. I suppose my Tyrolean dreams will have to remain sweet memories until I return…
Elk or Buffalo Jerky at Jackson's Farmer's Market: Enjoying the Saturday morning Farmer's Market around Jackson's Town Square, I tasted Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat's famed gourmet jerky in beef, elk and buffalo, impressed by mild, meaty flavors and tender (for jerky) texture. An appealing snack and palatable intro to buffalo and elk for the uninitiated.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar: THE bar to in town, it's right on Town Square, unmissable with kitschy old world Vegas signage and loud décor (just follow the crowds). It's too crowded for its own good – on Summer nights, you might not even be able to get in (my friend got 'bounced'). There is usually a cover charge for live bands, but you can walk through during the day or come by for a quick drink just to see the huge, open space filled with red pool tables and wood carvings, lined with saddle bar stools. In a memorabilia display case showing off spurs and chaps, I beheld tickets from when Merle Haggard or Johnny Cash played here decades ago. A girl can dream…
Mangy Moose: Another tacky bar with furniture and large items hanging from ceilings and walls, this Teton Village bar inside the aptly named Mangy Moose Lodge has a relaxed feel and eclectic look worthy of a few photos (though the restaurant side looks better than the bar, I wouldn't recommend eating there). Best of all, there are some surprisingly good bands making their way to the stage, like the upcoming Mofro or Eric McFadden Trio shows.
Saddle Rock Family Saloon: Yet another kitschy, over-the-top cowboy bar – this one offers a for-tourists-only "family saloon" menu and Wild West show. I'd avoid all the above, but was still charmed by the atmosphere. It reminds me of the Disneyland Frontierland of my youth with swinging saloon door, animal heads and cheesy nature paintings.
Back Country Provisions: Sandwiches to go? You could do worse than this little deli serving a long list of delectable sandwiches with quality meats like Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Soppreseta and Mortadella.
Planet Palate Organic Café & Bakery: The most Bay Area-like café around, the food is organic (Carrot Cardamom Muffins?), the space clean and modern, with sunny outdoor deck (in front of neighboring Blu Kitchen with a modern fusion menu – only open for dinner).


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PhotoWILD: Still a challenge the second time
Aletta – Rough-Legged Hawk, "Shake a little insulating air into my wings"
Photographing "birds of prey" during an event like PhotoWILD, Carolina Raptor Center, might seem like "shooting sitting ducks" (easy targets), and it may be compared to photographing them in the wild, which I have no experience with, but there's still a bit of challenge to it as I'm still discovering after two such events.
My good to bad photo ratio from the latest event was very similar to what Tom Dills reported in his blog post covering the PhotoWILD we both attended this past Saturday (23rd March.) My camera gear consisted of a Nikon D600 and a Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 lens. I shot mostly on continuous slow and a few time continuous high (flight photo attempts) burst mode.
Five hours of the event resulted in a little over 1200 shots. My first filtering pass was based simply on the focus being "acceptable" — "acceptable" being defined as a very sharp focus on the eyes of these beautiful birds. Sounds simple but shooting at 500mm f/6.3* at 20 feet distance gives about one inch depth of field (DOF), about equal to many of their beaks. Only 400 of the original 1200 images made the first pass.
Aletta – Rough-Legged Hawk, "Only the mouse bits, please"
My second filtering pass was to eliminate those that were near duplicates (remember, burst mode shooting) and those that were not acceptable compositions, the what was I thinking when I shot that images — about 50 images made the second pass.
Of those 50 I'll probably process less then 12-20 of them because many while good enough photos don't exhibit, to my mind, any special qualities.
So there you have it, no more then a 60:1 unacceptable to acceptable photo ratio. Perhaps not much worst then casual walk-about nature photography but remember, this was while shooting "sitting ducks" from a tripod.
* Shooting Conditions: cloudy with low flat light requiring high ISO numbers and maximun Aperture settings in pursue of fast shutter speed.


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The Queue: Patch 3.2 and Beyond the infinite {WoW}
Jun 22nd 2009 12:15PM Actually, killing Yogg-Saron is secondary. The death of Loken brought Algalon to Azeroth, and if not defeated, the entire planet would be outright destroyed by the Pantheon, instead of just being controlled by some mouth monster.
Reader UI of the Week: Twigleaf's healer UI {WoW}
Jun 22nd 2009 8:32AM WoW's default UI is horrible. Look at a WoW unit frame:
200 by 100 pixels = 20,000 pixels of screen real estate
Relevant information (player health/mana, pet health/mana):
125 x 10 pixels = 1,250 pixels
125 x 10 pixels = 1,250 pixels
75 x 7 pixels = 525 pixels
75 x 7 pixels = 525 pixels
Total = 3,350 pixels out of 20,000 are used for conveying information, or 16.7%.
This is for something as crucial as a player's own health and mana. Plus it's defaulted to the top left corner of the screen, which is impossible to see in any encounter where you need to be watching your feet for void zones/etc.
Reader UI of the Week: Twigleaf's healer UI {WoW}
Jun 22nd 2009 8:14AM " Something I don't quite understand is why one needs a full bar + icon + full name + timer to display buffs and debuffs. Could you perhaps limit yourself to arranged icons with the timer displayed in an abbreviated fashion underneath? As it stands, it feels like they just take up unnecessary space."
Because you can find a buff faster when the names are also displayed? Because you can see when a buff is running out faster when it's a bar instead of just text?
UI is about functionality as much as it is about looks.
"I'd set Recount/Omen to be hidden until you need to look at them."
Um, Omen doesn't show anything out of combat, so when exactly would you look at it?
Battleground leveling and experience changes in Patch 3.2: Twinks v. Twinks {WoW}
Jun 18th 2009 3:15PM No, the object of Battlegrounds is to win.
I bet you're the tard who fights on roads for no reason.
The Spreading Taint plans pride parade on Proudmoore {WoW}
Jun 13th 2009 7:24AM The thing about pride parades is that they include insanely oversexualized people. There's a difference between being prejudiced against gay or transgendered people and being prejudiced against some topless fat guy in assless chaps.
This isn't just about the "ick factor" for straights (not that there's anything wrong finding assless chaps icky, regardless of orientation), it's about giving closeted gays a dichotomy between "stay in there" and "come out and stand next to this guy in sequined panties, a boa and nothing else".
Some things don't belong on the streets. The minutiae of your sexual kinks are a part of those things, in the minds of most people, straight or gay.
Phat Loot Phriday: Fang of Oblivion {WoW}
Jun 13th 2009 7:00AM Can you give me any reason to like it?
What does this article give me that the Wowhead page for the item doesn't?
If the "Senior Editor" of WoW.com likes page views and ad revenue, maybe he can exert a little bit more effort than "oh hey this page lists Feral Attack Power, let me link to that thing about new cat forms we had earlier this week".
A suggestion - if you can't come up with a better reason to post a Phat Loot Phriday than "today is Friday", then don't.
Addon Spotlight: Essential addons for raid leaders {WoW}
Jun 12th 2009 10:35PM "Because not everyone (healer) needs recount."
First of all, a raid leader, even if they're a healer, needs recount.
Second, if you can't think of uses for it as a healer, you're not very clever. How about when you have to decide which DPS to prioritize when other healers are down and some of them are likely to die? Picking the lower DPS to heal could mean the difference between a wipe and a kill.
If you're a shaman healer and you're on of the people tasked with interrupting, you can use recount to keep track of who is doing their job and who isn't.
You can check which non-tanks are taking too much damage and tell them to step out of the fire.
New zeppelin and portals coming in Patch 3.2 {WoW}
Jun 12th 2009 10:22PM It's epic the first time you go through that.
It's maybe even epic the first time you take a new alt through that.
It's anything but epic when you're doing it for the 7th time on that character at level 66.
Phat Loot Phriday: Fang of Oblivion {WoW}
Jun 12th 2009 10:18PM So basically Phat Loot Phriday means "I copypaste a random tooltip and bloat it up with random uninformed crap"?
You don't even bother checking the wowhead comments to see if it drops from a hardmode, you don't bother checking how many guilds have actually completed IC hardmode, you don't bother checking rogue/shammy forums to see if this is a particularly wanted item, you don't bother checking if a feral druid would ever use it (they wouldn't).
Why bother with the post at all? We can all go to wowhead and Browse Items -> Weapons -> Daggers and organize by item level.
Upcoming mount changes {WoW}
Jun 11th 2009 3:49AM My warrior has acquired 29k gold since 3.0, and my DK has acquired 28k gold since WotLK hit. My warrior had epic flight long before 3.0, and raided actively, so there was plenty of money made and spent.
With 60k gold made since November, the prospect of spending 21k to just be able to play my alts without it feeling like pulling teeth is not my idea of fun. I'd like to maybe buy a chopper, or a mammoth with vendors. Get a nobles deck for my hunter, berserking for my pally's first ilevel 213 weapon?
Epic flight was the ultimate money sink in TBC. These days it's just a necessity. The very notion of using a 60% flying mount to quest in Icecrown is ridiculous.


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I have seen lawn vacuums mentioned many times over the years and have been wondering if they clean the lawm fairly well.
The reason that I am asking is that I have some kind of grassy weed in my lawn and I do my best to keep the long stems with seeds removed. This is very time consuming when done by hand and I would rather use a weed trimmer and then vacuum up the trimmings if it would get almost everything that had been cut off. Anyone here ever used one? Thanks |
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I think lawn vacs are pretty good with leaves and small yard debris and the are generally height adjustable so if you have a very level yard you could lower the vacumn end down pretty low and they do have strong suction but I don't know if they are strong enough to get seeds, that's getting pretty small. |
I would try to get the seed stalks if they will do that. In this area, I never see used or new ones for sale so do not know anyone who has ever used one. Thanks for the reply |
If the stalks are the size of say a flower stem or a large blade of grass or maybe a cut dandylion, then I think it would work. I had one to get up leaves but sold it in a yard sale when I started using a bagger on my riding mower. Sorry I can't be more decisive on the effectiveness. Good luck. |
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I am getting married in T-minus 33 days, which means in 34 days I will be laying a beach, relaxing on my honeymoon. I have been thinking a lot about 1) which bathing suit I should bring along, and 2) what my body will look like in it! I have been trying to watch my sweets, and I found a perfect way to stay motivated while still thinking all about sugar – KanDi Swim.
KanDi Swim is a line of swimwear and resortwear that is inspired by dessert.
My favorite part about the line is that they clearly draw on the fun colors and styles of dessert, without being too literal. For example, you won't find a giant cupcake on your chest or "sweet" printed across your bum. It's a swimwear line for women who just want something fun.
In honor of my wedding and bikini/dessert obsession, KanDi Swim is giving away a bikini to one lucky USA Lovescool reader! The winner can choose from the "Bakery Box" or "Lemon Meringue" bikini (available in sizes extra-small to large).
Left: Bakery Box KanDi Bikini, Right: Lemon Meringue KanDi Bikini
To enter this contest, simply add a comment below and tell us which dessert you would love to see in bikini form. Comments submitted before Monday, August 31st at Midnight EST will be entered into the contest. The winner will be randomly selected from comments entered.
(Please note: Sorry, but suits can only be shipped within the US. Be sure to enter a valid e-mail address in the comment form – it won't be shared with anyone or used for any marketing purpose, I just need it to contact the winner to get bikini preference and shipping information.)
The KanDi Swim line is created by Dani Kates, an NYC native and Parson's school graduate. The 2009 collection includes:
- Bakery Box: a white bikini with red and white ruffles or straps
- Black & White Cookie: half vanilla, half chocolate
- Cotton Kandi: a Cotton KanDi cover up with hand embroidered leaf cookies, rainbow cookies, cupcakes and black & white cookies
- Cupcake: a vanilla, strawberry, lemon or red-velvet colored bikini with hand-beaded colored sprinkles or rows of "chocolate" ruffle frosting
- Frosting: a solid colored bikini that comes in strawberry, raspberry, pistachio, dark chocolate, vanilla, or lemon
- Leaf Cookie: a strawberry, vanilla or pistachio colored bikini with chocolate dipped edges and strings
- Lemon Meringue: a lemon colored bikini with ruffles accented in burnt brown
- Linzer Tart: a bikini with raspberry polka dots and accents and white ruffles
For a full list of retailers, visit the KanDi Swim website.
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Having been a vegetarian for his entire life, dairy products played a central role in the hubby's diet. His favorite ones used to be milk (until he became acquainted with homemade almond milk) and still are yoghurt and curd cheese which he eats every day. Now that he wants to reduce dairy or probably even cut it out completely, we need a substitute for those – and for yoghurt in particular. In other words, unless we find an appropriate plant-based alternative to cow's milk yoghurt, veganization for the hubby will be very difficult, and since we do not want to rely on soy products, some magic had to take place in our own kitchen.
Regarding myself, I loved yoghurt as a child and almost lived on it. When I learned that my year-long, severe and untreatable joint pain I had back then came from consuming dairy, I had to give up all dairy products overnight. Yoghurt was the hardest for me to say goodbye to, much more than ice cream or chocolate. I cheated a couple of times and the pain came back immediately, so in the end I preferred to be able to run and climb stairs again without pain, but I still missed yoghurt terribly. Homemade nut milk yoghurt would probably manage to end that state of lacking something.
During the past two weeks, I have tried my luck with it. Making non-dairy yoghurt turned out to be quite a challenge, because there are demands to both taste and texture.
A while ago, my mom started to make her own yoghurt with organic milk, and during one of my stays with my parents, I used her probiotic powder together with almond milk to make almond yoghurt. When I opened the container after a night of fermentation, it smelled like yoghurt, but it was completely fluid and only suitable for drinking.
The challenge with nut-based or seed-based milks is that they do not thicken during fermentation as cow's milk does, so you need to add a thickener to it. I have tried carob gum and guar gum and found both to work well. Other options I have read about are agar agar and ground chia, but I have not tried those so far.
Carob gum and guar gum are derived from the seeds of carob or guar trees by dehusking and milling them. I have researched the internet on probable health concerns with those gums and found that you should not overdose them and consume them with sufficient fluid, but since you do not need more than a few grams of these substances to thicken a whole batch of yoghurt, you will not consume them in large amounts when eating this yoghurt, so they should be safe. However, because some products are polluted with toxins, it is a good idea to buy organic quality.
~ guar gum and carob gum ~
For the fermentation, you need a yoghurt starter. I ordered probiotics on the internet (the kind that is used for homemade dairy yoghurt as well) which come in powdered form. You only need a pinch of those, so you can make a lot of yoghurt with them. As soon as you have made your first yoghurt, you can save a spoonful of it and use that as a starter for the next batch of yoghurt, or you can start with probiotic dairy or soy yoghurt (if you eat those) from the store.
~ "we like to reside in the fridge after opening" ~
Equipped with probiotics and thickening agent, the only ingredient that misses is the nuts or seeds you want as the basis of your yoghurt. I opted for cashews because they blend so well and with little leftover pulp. Also, they contain a rather high amount of carbohydrates which bacteria are fond of. You can use other kinds of nuts and seeds or a mix, but then you probably have to add a spoonful of sugar, honey, or agave to feed the bacteria.
You do not need a yoghurt maker for making your own yoghurt, but if you have some, it is a little easier because it spares you the careful heating and temperature measuring. I have a non-electric yoghurt maker that works very well and did not cost a lot of money.
~ yoghurt maker sitting on the bottom kitchen shelf ~
Then, the process of making your own nut or seed yoghurt is very easy, and the result is tasty and very rich and creamy. Since the yoghurt needs 10 or 12 hours to ferment, you may want to start making it in the evening so you have fresh yoghurt for your next breakfast. The recipe below makes quite a lot yoghurt, and if you want to start with less, just cut the ingredients by half.
1 liter (4 cups) – vegan / raw
- 130 g (3/4 cup) cashews (or more, for a richer yoghurt), soaked in water for at least one hour
- water
- 1 pinch of probiotic powder
- 1-2 tsp guar gum
- flavor options: add vanilla, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, or other spices of choice
- sweetening options: add pitted dates, stevia, agave, honey, or sugar
- protein options: add a spoonful of protein powder (this will also make the yoghurt thicker so you need less thickening agent)
Put the soaked cashews with a little water into the blender – just enough to cover them and let your blender do its work. Blend until you receive a thick, smooth cream.
(If you want to flavor, sweeten, or enrich the yoghurt with protein powder, blend the respective ingredients in now. Otherwise proceed as below.)
Add water up to the 1 liter (4 cups) mark of the blender container and blend some more to make cashew milk. Transfer the milk without filtering to a bowl and stir in the probiotics. Whisk well to make sure they evenly disperse.
The fermentation procedure depends on the equipment you have.
- If you do not have a yoghurt maker, warm the cashew milk on the stovetop until the temperature is about 36 to 40 °C (87 to 104 °F), then pour it into a bowl, cover, and let ferment in a warm place for 10 to 12 hours.
- If you have an electric yoghurt maker, pour the cashew milk into the container without heating, turn on the yoghurt maker according to the instruction manual and let ferment for 10 to 12 hours.
- If you have a non-electric yoghurt maker, pour the cashew milk into the yoghurt container without heating. Bring some water to boil and put it into the thermic container, then place the yoghurt container above it, put the lid on, and let ferment for 10 to 12 hours.
After the fermentation, you will find that the cashew milk looks a little disintegrated, but it should already smell nicely like yoghurt. Blend in the thickening agent – do not overdo it as the yoghurt will continue thickening in the fridge. Store the yoghurt in an air-tight container and keep refridgerated. It will remain fresh for a couple of days and can be used like regular yoghurt.
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Can I drink Gatorade? I have quit drinking drinks.
Dieting with Obstacles - Can I?View Full Version : Can I? babygurl12 10-23-2011, 01:44 AM Can I drink Gatorade? I have quit drinking drinks. Justwant2Bhealthy 10-23-2011, 08:49 PM I don't see why not ... my DH luvs them becuz he rides his bike a lot and it helps him replenish his system quickly. They do have some sugar & salt in them; but as long as you don't drink too much and there isn't any problem with that, it should be OK. Check the label to make sure. babygurl12 10-23-2011, 10:07 PM Thank you EagleRiverDee 10-23-2011, 11:38 PM I would have to say no, and that is both from personal experience and research. Gatorade and other sports drinks are primarily sugar and water, and they cause your body to gain weight and make losing weight difficult. A lengthy but worthy explanation of what sugar does in your body - and why it makes weight loss so hard and weight gain so easy- is on YouTube called "Sugar, the bitter truth" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM) and after watching that I even avoid fruit juice, let alone any man-made sugary drink. The only time I would say you should make an exception is if you are exercising for hours at a time where you would seriously deplete your body's stores of electrolytes but even then there are much better choices than Gatorade. I like to drink pure coconut water which has far less calories and sugars, but also I make my own recovery drink using a calcium/magnesium powder with a dash of cayenne (for potassium). I don't put salt in it because I find that my diet typically isn't lacking in sodium. Justwant2Bhealthy 10-25-2011, 10:19 PM Well, there is no doubt that drinking WATER would be the best option for us all; and this guy thinks milk would be better too (but I have a lactose intolerance problem). WATER is cheaper and readily available. I also drink green tea, regular tea, and a bit of coffee with no sugar or fructose added. My last doctor told me not to drink fruit juice as it had too much fructose-sugar in it (but he said I could eat the fruit itself, in moderation), as I was watching my blood sugar levels. I don't know how much sugar & fructose & sodium are in each one as I don't drink them myself. You could make your own flavored water by adding a small amount of lemon or lime juice to your water ... :) BTW, I found many things Dr. Lustig had to say very interesting, besides watching what we drink and cutting out foods/drinks with lots of sugar & esp fructose in them -- like increasing our Fiber to match the carbohydrates; eating more raw foods; and exercising a whole lot more. babygurl12 10-27-2011, 08:43 PM Ok tank y'all. I decided to not drink anything but water and tea and cranberry juice unsweetened or the light kind but is it ok to drink apple juice? kaplods 10-27-2011, 09:47 PM Ok tank y'all. I decided to not drink anything but water and tea and cranberry juice unsweetened or the light kind but is it ok to drink apple juice? As to whether any of the beverages you've mentioned are "ok" it's really a personal decision and depends on what your goals are. If you mean "ok for weight loss" it depends on your plan. Are you on a low-carb plan? Are you on a plan that controls portions through "counting" food in some way (carbs, calories, points, exchanges...) There's some research evidence that suggests that beverage calories do not satisfy hunger in the way that more solid foods do, so drinking your calories often isn't the best strategy for weight loss, especially when the calories are carb-calories, because some people respond to high-carb foods and beverages with increased hunger. Most fruit juices (including apple juice and cranberry juice) are higher in calorie per serving than Gatorade. Both juices and gatorade contain sugars. Gatorade also contains sodium and other electrolytes, but most people don't need the extra sodium. There are lower calorie gatorade and electrolyte beverages but unless you have an electrolyte deficiency or are working out extremely intensely, the electrolytes aren't necessarily helpful. Apple juice and many other juices really aren't much better than kool-ade, because most of the fiber and some of the other nutrients are left behind, so you're mostly getting sugar and water (and a few good antioxidants - but eating the whole fruit is going to be more satisfying and will provide more nutrients). You really have to read the labels, and know what you want and are willing to include in your diet and what you don't. I'm carb-sensitive, in that I lose better when I restrict carbs and high-carb foods tend to make me so hungry that I call that carby-hunger, "rabid hunger." Juices tend to trigger that kind of hunger for me, because they're such a concentrated form of carbohydrates. If you don't get hungrier (or are willing to accept the extra hunger and are accounting for the calories) you can include juices in your diet. You just have to remember that they contain calories, and the calories count. If you're carb-sensitive, they may even count for more than fat and protein foods. I lose better on 1800 calories of low-carb than on 1800 calories of high-carb (and on the high-carb I'm 10 times as hungry). So for me, the best strategy is to avoid or drastically limit sugar containing beverages, and to count them when I do indulge. Even with my carb-sensitivity, I do drink cranberry and other berry juices, but never full-strength, and usually not on an empty stomach. I dilute it with unsweetened sparkling water or diet Sprite (I'm not opposed to low-calorie sweeteners. I use Splenda, aspartame, and sometimes stevia). And I dilute it a lot (Maybe 20% or less juice to 80% water or sparkling water with a bit of Splenda). I don't usually buy the Light, because it's more expensive. The Light cranberry juice is just cranberry juice, Splenda, and water - so I buy juice and dilute it myself. Not only is it cheaper, I can dilute and sweeten to my preference. I always measure out my juice to make sure I'm getting only the calories I want (I use an exchange plan, and one fruit exchange is equal to 70 calories of fruit or juice). You don't get a lot of juice for 70 calories - only 3 to 6 ounces. You'll get twice as much for the "Light juices" but they're very expensive compared to buying full-strength juice and diluting and sweetening it youself. babygurl12 10-28-2011, 11:03 AM See dats where I'm different when i drink cranberry juice I dnt get hungry but when i do I drank me a glass of water. Cranberry juice help me with my uti and i add it to my plan. I don't drink it everyday, all day. I drink it 2 times a week. I'm on a low calorie diet but I do watch my carbs and fat intake. I do excerise everyday 25 mins in the evening, 10 mins of dancing and another 25 mins at night. I mostly drink water. 6 cups everyday. I know it should be 8 but I think I'm doing very well compared to a month ago. 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Makes 8 servings
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted pareve margarine
- 6 cups chopped fresh fennel bulbs
- 4 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup (packed) fresh spinach leaves
Melt margarine in large pot over medium heat. Add fennel and leeks. Sauté until just translucent, about 15 minutes. Add broth to cover pot. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree soup in small batches in blender until smooth, adding spinach to last batch before pureeing. Return soup to same pot.Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
Rewarm soup over low heat, stirring occasionally. Ladle into bowls and serve.
my notes
- Calories188
- Carbohydrates18 g (6%)
- Fat11 g (17%)
- Protein6 g (12%)
- Saturated Fat2 g (11%)
- Sodium371 mg (15%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber3 g (12%)
- Monounsaturated Fat5 g
- Cholesterol5 mg (2%)
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I have a vine that is in my plant bed. I have posted pics to help id. I think its bindweed but the pictures do not match. The vine puts out several shoots and grows from a tuber/rhizome. I have dug down and removed fairly big chunks of the root but it seems to grow back again. For now, I'm cutting out the vine as close to the ground as possible. The worst thing is that its growing within my dwarf holly and I cannot dig it out without digging out the holly as well. The thorns are painful if you accidentally brush against it. Any ideas on what this is and how to get rid of it? |
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Looks a lot like a vine called Virginia Creeper, used in landscapes. Makes a very nice vine on walls or trellises. The leaves turn a beautiful red in the fall, then goes dormant for the winter. It grows an extensive root system and is very difficult to get rid of once well established. However, if you use some full strength glyphosate, not the ready-to-use mix but the stuff that is 40% or more active ingredient, you can use a cotton glove or paintbrush or sponge and coat new sprouts when they come out of the ground. This allows you to miss getting your holly by accident, and it will take the vine out but may need a couple applications as regrowth appears. The Roundup won't hurt the holly as long as you don't get any on the holly leaves even though their roots are close together. Your other alternative is to continue doing what you are doing now--keep cutting it off everytime some growth appears out of the ground to prevent any photosynthesis and gradually starve the roots out. |
It's not Virginia Creeper, which does not have those nasty thorns. Looks like a bramble, to me. |
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OEA Choice Trust Employee Wellness Grants range from $2,500 to a maximum of $25,000 per grant year. Grant applicants may request a maximum of $75,000 for school employee wellness programs that will be implemented within 5 years. Grantees will be required to provide a minimum of 50% in matching funds either through in-kind contributions or outside funding partners. OEA Choice Trust will accept only one grant proposal from a School District, Education Service District or Community College during the same grant period.
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The mission of the OEA Choice Trust Wellness Grant Program is to improve the health and well-being of Oregon school employees through grant-making; focusing on empowering and enabling the participants to take responsibility for improvement of their health within a supportive environment.
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OEA Choice Trust (Trust) has a unique opportunity to assist in promoting the health and well-being of Oregon school employees through the provision of wellness grants. In doing so we can help seed programs and culture changes for healthy living that go beyond the school setting; to students, parents and communities. Through the OEA Choice Trust Wellness Grant Program, school employees will have the opportunity to improve their health, be role models, and even a catalyst for community wellness and health.
The OEA Choice Trust Board of Trustees will evaluate and approve grant awards. Issues central to OEA Choice Trust's evaluations of proposed projects include:
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I've managed to damage 4 of my hero sheets. The customer support states they only replace parts that have were missing or damaged when the product was bought but I've read some forum posts that seem to indicate you can get replacements for parts that are lost or damaged after purchase. If that is true how do I go about doing it?
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Some are displayed in the BGG images folder (choose the "original" format for best quality) :
I hope that some are among those that were damaged :
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Linen is a crisp fabric that doesn't drape. The biggest mistake people make with linen fabric is using the wrong weight for their project, such as heavy-weight linen for a blouse or tissue weight for pants. Observe linen fabric weights used in read-to-wear and choose the weight for your project accordingly. For more information about Linen, click here.


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The Delegation in UN5952 has suggested that in view of recent developments in the Atomic Energy Commission, an assessment of Australia's position is desirable. The Committees of the Commission have been considering possible functions of the proposed International Agency.
The Report of the Atomic Energy Commission
During the first year's work the Commission fully considered the extent of the safeguards which would be necessary to ensure the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. These powers were laid down in general terms and ranged from inspection, including aerial surveys, to supervision, management and licensing. Nowhere was it suggested that the Agency should own either ores, mines or plants.
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As the Commission is now dealing with more specific powers to be given to the Agency, it is suggested that the Delegation should be instructed to press for detailed powers within the scope of the Commission's report. In this connection the suggestion of the U.K. with provision for frequent or continuous inspection seems quite satisfactory.
There seem to be no reasons why the Agency should not have sole powers of research on atomic weapons.
On the question of sanctions it is suggested that the Commission should determine as wide a range of sanctions as would be possible for the Agency itself to exercise. Voting in the Agency could, on policy matters, be by two-thirds majority and on normal administrative matters by simple majority. There would be no right of veto.
Control by the Security Council should be restricted essentially only to cases involving Articles 34 or 39 of the Charter.3 The Council should not be given powers proposed by the U.K. to exercise supervision over decisions of the Agency on normal policy or administrative matters.
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Just got my Smithsonian June issue in the mail (yes, I still get a paper copy, and I read every page, too). It's their first Food Issue, and it looks like every page will be a feast!
Articles include "How the Chicken Conquered the World", "The Perfect Egg", "The Unified Theory of Gumbo", "Salts of the Earth", "Sur La Table" about Julia Child's kitchen table, "Heaven on the Half Shell", "A Wine and a Prayer", "Can Technology Save Breakfast?", plus a lot of other articles on other subjects. Check it out! |
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Got it.....haven't read it yet.... but I have never been disappointed in anything Smithsonian has done....ever. |
I still get a number of publications in hard copy. I pass them along to my mother and/or hospitals, rest homes, etc. for others to enjoy. Nothing wrong with that. I read yesterday on CNN that the Times Picayune in NOLA is reducing publications to three newspapers per week. Oh my! As Bob Dylan - another Minnesota native sang "The times they are a changin'." |
Thanks Helene, I tossed our copy on the counter but took a closer look after your post! Love the 'Henry the VIII' look on that chicken. |
All the photos/illustrations are special. It's always a great magazine, but this issue has extra flavor! |
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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Stark, Vanessa Ann email@example.com URN etd-06202005-080916 Document Title Development of a supply planning methodology in the automotive industry Degree MEng (Industrial Engineering) Department Industrial and Systems Engineering Supervisor
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Date 2004-10-08 Availability unrestricted Abstract Supply Planning in the Automotive Industry is a vital ingredient for Supply Chain Integration. The role and function of a Supply Planner, although clearly defined in European developed methods, lacks the practical dimension. This paper describes such a practical approach that was developed for Supply Planning in the South African Automotive Industry. The framework highlights all the aspects – from a business and functional perspective - that need to be considered on a global and local scale. The framework describes the role and responsibilities of the Supply Planner as an active supply chain designer during the product/production development process. Files
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Early College High Schools (ECHS) are innovative high schools that allow students least likely to attend college an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and 60 college credit hours. Early College High Schools:
Under the authority of Texas Education Code (TEC) §29.908(b) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §102.1091, the TEA developed a designation process for Early College High Schools. The designation process ensures that districts and colleges operating ECHS campuses maintain the integrity of the model, which was researched and designed to target and serve students who might not otherwise attend college.
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Finding Terrorists is Hard
"Finding Terrorists is Hard"
Jim Arkedis did an excellent post last week based on his work as an intelligence analyst walking you through how difficult it is is actually "connect the dots" and find a bad guy. The mathematical fact underlying the problem is, as I've emphasized, that since only a tiny number of people are al-Qaeda operatives, anything you do is going to be swamped with false positives. Arkedis shows this in a very granular, ground-level sense, noting that:
My goal is to find out everything we know about this individual and determine whether he's a legitimate threat. This is no small point — in order to raise the alarm, I need definitive intelligence corroboration that the individual in question has a reported history that solidifies him as a potential danger. In other words, we don't just arrest people because of a single report from a source of unknown quality. For the record, 99 percent of the time, walk-in sources to U.S. Embassies are of poor-to-unknown quality. That includes friends and family members who walk into the embassy and claim their relatives are potential dangers. Why? Family relations are tangled webs, and who really knows if your uncle just might want you arrested in revenge for that unsettled family land dispute.
This is one reason why it's very important to try to promote a realistic understanding of the terrorist threat. The nature of the problem is such that we're just not going to achieve absolute security against it. At the same time, attacks of the sort that it's feasible for al-Qaeda to mount aren't going to deal large objective damage to the United States. Even one person murdered by terrorists is one person too many, but there's no feasible policy options for eliminating the risk of it. There is, however, some chance of minimizing costly misguided reactions.
It's also true that if terrorists had entirely different capabilities, like functioning nuclear weapons, that the whole calculus would be different. But this is a policy problem of a rather limited scope. I do think, however, that some realists are wrong to minimize the risks posed by the possibility of widespread nuclear proliferation.


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Never again and all, but we'll momentarily pause to acknowledge Tilly & The Wall performed "Beat Control" and "Pot Kettle Black" on the new 90210 series premiere last night. Hmm, maybe we will tune in more regularly after all … wait is that Cory Kennedy and the Cobrasnake guy in that very scene? Right. Nevermind.
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Action of the Board of Trustees places enrollment limits for each entering class in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Class size is limited to 84 students.
All prerequisite courses required by the faculty, including those in progress at the time of application, must be completed satisfactorily by the end of the spring semester before matriculation in the fall.
Students who have completed the preprofessional curriculum at Purdue or elsewhere cannot be assured of admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine. Since enrollment is limited, first preference will be given to Indiana residents. There is a generous, but limited, admission of nonresident students.
Selection of students, made by a 14-member admissions committee, is based on demonstrated academic performance, aptitude, maturity and motivation. A personal interview is required for all applicants who are in the final pool from which the class will be selected. Animal, research and veterinary experience are all considered. Using the evaluative criteria cited, the admissions committee selects those individuals judged to possess the best overall qualifications and who give evidence of potential for continued productivity and growth.
Beginning students applying for admission to the next fall semester must file applications on or before the deadline date specified in the application materials.
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Mindblowing? No. Enormous? No. A start? Hell yes.
After more than a year, we've come full circle. The Cyprus Problem is closing its curtains. Many didn't get it. Many didn't want to get it. To those who did, we thank you.
Technology is an enabler. Use it to achieve great things. Use it to solve problems. We don't need yet another clubbing website. Look around – our little island is starving for innovation.
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