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Dennis Hayes believes that the riots show how therapy culture has infected both the authorities and the 'rioting' kids, who think the welfare state should support them like an ineffectual and indulgent parent, whatever they do
I heard a young white girl 'rioter' in a tantrum shouting at a TV interviewer that she and her mates would keep trashing things till they were shown 'respect.' This sort of spoilt adolescent behaviour and self-centred whining is probably familiar to most people on a smaller domestic scale.
Many of us hear ineffectual parents giving in to tantrums on the street, or know many middle-class parents who support their children's anarchic, narcissistic and often self-abusive behaviour in a non judgemental way. They love them and stand behind them whatever they do.
The ineffectual and indulgent police seem to be behaving the same way, letting children trash their communities in what is ultimately a tantrum of self-abuse. It is where they have to live. But, like hapless parents, what do the police offer the trashed communities? They offer therapeutic support. One Met spokesperson said about Tottenham: 'we're standing next to these people watching them cry because their businesses have been destroyed. We're going to work with the partners in that local community to make sure we help them rebuild Tottenham. That's what policing is all about.'
You couldn't make these things up; the desire of young people for therapeutic attention because they are young, combined with the continuation of the therapeutic offer by the authorities. This is why I reject both the 'more policing' strategies and the idea that there is some political meaning in the destruction. More policing will be more therapy. Even swamping London was a therapeutic feel-good activity for the police and government. It made them think they were policing when for the most part they were just sitting doing nothing. More therapeutic policing will just encourage another tantrum later on.
As Suzie Dean has argued here on the The Free Society site, the idea that there was any political, racial or cultural explanation for the destruction is a fantasy in the heads of people who didn't witness these events and who appear to live in the1980s. The Independent ran a leader with a banner headline that was a low point in the discussion of the riots: 'If any good can emerge from the horrors of recent days it will be that we finally face up to the shame of our excluded underclass' (10 August 2011).
Why should we feel 'shame' about this destruction? The Indy appears to think we need collective therapy! What therapy culture has done to collective and individual relations between adults and children is exposed for me through the notion of adult or community 'shame.'
Therapy culture seems to give institutions, politicians, the police, social workers and teachers real 'authority' through their concern with the thoughts and feelings of children and young people. The idea of listening to children or young people's 'voices' in a myriad of ways is at the heart of the therapeutic approach. It offers unearned respect to children. The illusion of authority for the adults is that they are 'in touch' with young people's real feelings and desires about the society in which they live. In reality they are abject before young people and it is easy to see why kids see through it and think 'If you, an adult, have to ask me, a child, for my thoughts and feeling and even advice, what use are you?'
This is not to deny that there is a nihilistic or criminal element at play, but the inability of the police to act against vandals was also a clear consequence of the therapeutic culture of institutions and the mind-set it has created in young people. Unlike the Indy I believe the one good thing that may come out of the 'riots' is a decline in therapeutic approaches to young people and the re-emergence of adulthood.
Walking around Woolwich, where I live, and seeing the trashed shops and the burnt out Wetherspoon's the evening after the destruction, the community – African, Asian, Chinese and many white, but all working class people – were in procession around the town disgusted and denouncing the vandalism. They were talking to one another but the conversations were without a hint of shame. They were about the stupidity of the vandals and what was to be done. If you hid away, as the therapy police advised you to, and watched events on TV you would have no idea how positive this new atmosphere was. Walking through nearby Plumstead even later that night, the shop keepers were all outside their shops keeping a collective eye open for trouble. These are small signs of the possibility of a society where personal and collective responsibility begins to grow without the nanny state and its therapeutic institutions.
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I tried a new recipe from a Sara Foster cookbook last night and it is a keeper. I wouldn't say I followed the directions precisely, LOL, but pretty much! I added a good amount of fresh chopped baby spinach stirred in at the end just before serving and it seemed to go very well in this soup and looked pretty too. This is quite a thick and hearty soup. Oh, and I didn't have the fresh basil that it called for, so just left that out. I think the roasted garlic is a great idea for soup.
1-1/2 cups dried navy beans, picked over and rinsed
1. Quick-cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, rinse, and set aside. 2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the onions and cook and stir 15 minutes or until light brown. Add the celery and cook and stir 10 minutes longer. 3. Add the garlic and the beef and cook and stir until the beef is brown on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, salt, pepper and beans and simmer 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours, uncovered, until the beans are soft and the beef is fork-tender. 4. Add the sun dried tomatoes and rosemary and simmer about 10 minutes longer. Discard the bay leaves. Add the fresh basil and serve immediately. (Woodie's notes: I omitted the salt and used an entire pound of beans and so I added about 1-1/2 cups of water and I chopped the sun dried tomatoes.) |
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What? No cream??? |
Not in this one, sorry, Ginger. You'll have to get some and apply diretly to your thighs all by yourself, LOLOL. |
I love bean soups, so will enjoy trying this one. |
This one sounds great. Been added to my "Must Try" list. Thanks. |
This sounds good, Woodie...especially in our freezing cold weather. I like the chopped fresh baby spinach added at the end. Will definitely make this! Ann |
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So Rick Santorum said a bad word to a Times reporter yesterday:
When presidential hopeful Rick Santorum lost his cool with the press on Sunday, he was playing to the cameras to build support among conservative Republicans, the New York Times reporter who was on the other end of an outburst from the candidate said Monday.
"It is a very common tactic for Republican presidential candidates. Or even Democratic presidential candidates to try and use the media a foil here. We've seen Newt Gingrich do it throughout the campaign season. So he clearly knew the cameras were rolling here," Jeff Zeleny said an interview with "CBS This Morning." …
Santorum was campaigning in Wisconsin Sunday and called rival Mitt Romney "the worst Republican in the country to put up against Barack Obama." …
Pressed by Zeleny what he meant, Santorum lashed out and called it [bullshit] to even ask for clarification because he frequently criticizes Romeny for his role signing the healthcare legislation in Massachusetts that was later used as a blueprint for the national law passed in 2010.
I'm sure it's possible that Santorum was just showing off for the cameras, but I also think he's been genuinely irritated about this mini-media scandal. The right wing is much better at pushing its outrages onto the MSM, and this one originates from the GOP. (The left's effort to have Justice Thomas recuse himself from the case on the health care law went nowhere, for example). Republicans are hoping to unify behind Romney, so they tried to imagine that Rick Santorum kinda-sorta endorsed Pres. Obama, and have been pretending to be very upset about it.
Friday on Fox News, Neil Cavuto interviewed a clearly irritated and bemused Santorum. The candidate insisted repeatedly that he had said that "we" might choose Obama meaning "we the American people" because of the lack of contrast between the two candidates, and that he's repeatedly said that he'd endorse the GOP nominee.
After going through this over and over again all interview long, Cavuto concluded his final question by asking if Santorum didn't win this time around, was he saying, "I'm really running for 2016″?
Santorum, with evident disbelief: "Oh my gosh. You kiddin' me? [Laughs] Nitt, uh, Neil, let me just tell you, this has been an amazing experience, but I'm not doing this for four years from now, I'm not doing this for any position, I'm doing this because I think the country is in serious problems right now, if Barack Obama's elected– I say it every single speech– if Barack Obama's elected, the freedom that my grandfather and my father fought for and generations of Americans fought for could very well be lost and lost forever. …"
Santorum's hyperbolic bullshit about the re-election of the president is, of course, far more toxic to our discourse than his saying "bullshit" to a bunch of reporters. But the media will instead offer us this stylized flipping out about Romney being "the worst" and about Santorum's pottymouth– neither of which have any larger meaning whatsoever, neither of which are related to our fundamental political problem of a GOP unhinged.


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Hi. I am looking for the fastest germinating palm seed in which the palm has pinnate shaped fronds. I talked to Banana Joe on youtube about the fastest palm seed he has ever germinated and that came back as Washingtonia Robusta, which is a fan palm. Now I'm looking for the fastest germinating pinnate palm seeds. So if there is one, I'll be very grateful. Thanks in advanced. |
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- Posted by ericthehurdler NOR CAL 9a (My Page) on Wed, Nov 14, 12 at 14:15
It all depends on the freshness of the seed. All palm seeds have the ability to germinate rather quickly if they are fresh and viable. In my experience ive had Phoenix, Veitchia, Adonidia, and beccariophoenix all germinate within days of soaking. freshness is key. goodluck! |
Dates. Go to your local grocery and get some medjool dates with seeds in them. Eat the dates (nature's candy) and get all the fruit off. Wash and dry them for a few days. Soak in warm water for 24 hours (change regularly). Place in moist vermiculite in a sealed plastic food container and place in a warm place (I use my hot water heater closet). Mine sprouted in less than two weeks. I was so surprised. Then gently place them in a pot with soil and cover. Instant, inexpensive palms. |
- Posted by tropicbreezent (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 0:23
I've found Carpentarias to germinate quite quickly, although some still come up later on. Not sure if that's inherent in the seeds or just a micro difference in their conditions. Calamus is one that surprised me with its speed. But I'd also suspect that freshness has a lot to do with it. |
- Posted by miketropic none (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 16:19
well Ive got some in my prop that are going on a little over a month with nothing... they all sank when soaked but I doubt they were very fresh 2 differant types and not a strap leaf to show |
- Posted by tropicbreezent (My Page) on Thu, Nov 15, 12 at 21:08
Some can take a year or two to germinate. It pays to check this out before you start holding you breath while you wait, LOL. My Calamus (got both australis and moti, but mixed them) is up to the first split leaf after 4 to 5 weeks. Ptychosperma elegans I put in at the same time is showing nothing, except one which looks like a shoot is just emerging from the seed. Then some Nypa fruticans and Attalea amygdalina just look like inert lumps of wood. The trouble with those long term ones is you can wait forever and still not be sure whether you should throw them or not. |
Rate of growth is one factor to consider but also consider how robust the plant is--especially growing OUT of their natural hardiness zone in the North. Don't have too much experience with palms from seeds other than with Washys and Date palms. Have had great success with Canary from seed--less so with the "True Date". You might want to try Butias from seed. They are fast grower, cheap, common, cold-hardy and vigorous! Also, keep in mind the importance of providing tropical heat to hasten germination--it makes all the difference in the world even fir the more cold hardies. |
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» Review WidowPC Sting 517D
(October 2006)
Overview & Introduction
WidowPC Sting 517D notebook
The WidowPC Sting 517D is a high-end gaming notebook with more power than
most desktops. It features a high-resolution 17" display, an Intel Core 2
Duo processor, and the holy grail of notebook GPUs, the Nvidia GeForce
Go7900GTX with 512MB of dedicated memory.
Processor: Intel Core2Duo T7600 2.33GHz
Memory: 2GB WidowPC L33T RAM
Screen: 17" 1920x1200 WUXGA
Hard Drive One: 100GB 7200RPM SATA
Hot Swappable Hard Drive: 100GB 7200RPM SATA (only available on special
Hot Swappable Optical Drive: External DVD-RAM Multidrive
Video Card: nVidia 7900 GTX 512MB Cache
Wireless: Intel Pro Wireless 54Mbps a/b/g with Bluetooth
Operating System: Microsoft XP Professional
Media Features: 1.3Mpixel Digital Video Camera, 4-in-1 card reader
Our 517D has the highest specifications available, and it is certainly not
for the budget-conscious, its final price as configured is retail $4,799.75.
According to WidowPC, the price is "always negotiable", so I would assume it
can be had for less. The 517D starts at $2,695.
With a Core 2 Duo processor and a 512MB Nvidia graphics card, the 517D's
first and foremost audience is gamers. The 517D is also targeted toward
those who use 3D modeling applications extensively, as it has an option for
the most powerful mobile workstation card available, the Nvidia QuadroFX
Go2500 512MB, which is based on the Go7900GTX.
When it comes to competition, there are very few notebooks that can stand up
to the 517D in terms of overall performance. Its number one competitor is
the Dell XPS M1710, which is also very expensive and does not have the
feature set that the 517D does.
Alienware's Area-51 m5750 is another 17" gaming notebook, but its ATI
Mobility Radeon X1800 256MB has considerably less performance than the
517D's Nvidia Go7900GTX 512MB.
the design and overall appearance are a far cry from the ordinary notebook.
From top to bottom, the 517D is a work of art. All aspects of the design fit
together seamlessly, and nothing looks out of place.
Thickness: Front, 1", back, 1.8"
Weight: 9.4 pounds w/ battery
Across: 15.6"
Front to back: 11.5"
The 517D is a heavy notebook, without a doubt. It is difficult to use on a
lap because the main fan is on the right side of the notebook, and a knee
can easily block it. I recommend getting some sort of pad if this is to see
lap use.
The most eye-catching aspect of this notebook is the lid. Made out of
aluminum, it is all-black and has the WidowPC signature black widow spider
logo right in the center.
The Core 2 Duo T7600's performance is nothing short of mind blowing. It is the fastest mobile processor on the market, and it looks as if it will stay in that position for some time.
The installed hard drive is a Hitachi 100GB 7,200RPM unit. It operates at a
low temperature, although it is a bit noisy as Hitachi hard drives
traditionally are. A soft clicking noise is audible when the drive is
accessed. Loading times for games and other applications were very fast.
2GB of RAM is a must-have for gamers and power users. The latest games will
require more than 1GB of RAM to run smoothly at the highest settings. I did
not run out of RAM during any scenario.
The WidowPC Sting 517D has a multitude of ports as a desktop replacement
should have, including an ever rare DVI-D port for connections to external
monitors and HDTVs, four USB 2.0 ports, and a legacy Serial port. The port
placement is detailed in the following photos. All descriptions are left to
The Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K16 optical drive installed in our 517D reads and
writes CDs and DVDs, along with dual-layer DVDs. The drive was reasonably
quiet for all tasks, and I did not have any problems burning different types
of media.
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Anticipating Rosh Hashanah this Thursday, we treat you to this write-up from local blogger Kosher Camembert, who shares her recipe for Spicy Butternut Squash Soup.
Shana tova u'metukah.
This traditional Rosh Hashanah greeting wishes the recipient a good and sweet year. The Rosh Hashanah table is adorned with foods symbolizing a long, prosperous, sweet new year. We dip apples in honey, the round apples representing the cycle of a year and the honey representing sweetness. We shape our challah bread into round loaves – again, the cycle of the year.
Some families display, eat and bless an entire cornucopia of symbolic foods. I went to one of these dinners a few years ago. There was a fish head on the table to represent the hope that we are like the head and not the tail. (Some families use a sheep's head!) We ate pomegranates and carrots and asked that our merits increase like the seeds of the pomegranate and that we be fruitful (the word carrot in Yiddish and German is mohren, which means 'to increase'). We ate beets and leeks and asked that our enemies be removed and destroyed (another complicated play on words). We ate dates (whose Hebrew name tamar sounds like sheyitamu, 'that they be consumed') and asked that our enemies be consumed.
Personally, I was just hoping for a few literal dates. The tall, dark, handsome kind.
Finally, we ate butternut squash, k'ra in Hebrew and related to the word 'to read,' asking that the list of our merits be read before God. I didn't cook for that meal, but I have since developed a twist on the classic sweet butternut squash soup that my sister requests every Rosh Hashanah. With an intense flavor due to roasting the squash twice and a kick from some red pepper flakes, this spicy butternut squash soup represents to me the hope for not just a sweet New Year, but a spicy one.
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Adapted from Simple to Spectacular by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mark Bittman. What I love about the cookbook is that it presents a limited number of dishes, each with five variations ranging in difficulty, as the title suggests. This particular recipe is second in the butternut squash soup repertoire. It calls for roasting the squash twice – once on the stovetop and once in the oven. When pressed for time, I have skipped the stovetop roasting with only a small drop in the richness of squash flavor. And don't forget to roast the seeds — they taste a little bit like popcorn.
2 T extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves minced garlic
2 medium or 3 small butternut squash (original recipe calls for 2 lbs. of squash, but I never pay attention to weight)
1/2 – 1 t red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 t thyme
4 C broth (vegetable, chicken, etc.)
Parmesan (optional)
salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Prepare the squash. Peel, seed and cut the squash into 1-inch chunks. I would really encourage you to wash the seeds off and roast them.
- Pan-roast. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet that will fit at least 6 C of liquid — I have often done this directly in a large ovenproof pot. Add garlic, squash, red pepper flakes, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the squash, stirring every few minutes until squash starts to brown. This takes 10-15 minutes.
- Oven-roast. Put the skillet in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, checking and shaking 2-3 times.
- Back to the stove-top. Take the skillet out and put it back on the stove-top over medium heat. Add the stock. Cook another 15-20 minutes until the squash is very tender. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup. If it is too thick, add some water.
- Serve with some grated Parmesan or roasted squash seeds.


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Add a wonderful herbal flavor to regular lemonade! Submitted by CRAFTYC Carbs: 30g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 112.8
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Makes water less boring Submitted by ASKCHER Carbs: 1.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 5.8
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This is a great pasta meal that is sure to be a hit! Submitted by GENIETEST Carbs: 50g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 35.5g | Calories: 363.6
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Full of fiber and fresh herbs, this whole-grain salad is perfect as a side or light lunch. Carbs: 37g | Fat: 14.5g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 286
Tzatziki is a Greek and Turkish appetizer, also used as a sauce or dip. This recipe is perfect with Mediterranean dishes or anything else on a hot summer's day. Submitted by LOULOUB Carbs: 3.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 20
Simply seasoned eggplant is great as a dip, a spread for crackers or crusty bread, or a flavor-booster for chicken. Carbs: 5.3g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 52.6
This is a Whole Foods Market recipe I found recently. This particular version includes my modifications. I like to eat this with a greek seasoned grilled chicken breast or a grilled chicken breast marinated in balsamic vinegairette. Submitted by BUNKERBABE Carbs: 18.6g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 12.1g | Calories: 202.2
Cookbook creator says: Rather than celery seed (unless I'm not using celery), I will use garlic chives or rosemary. But I do want to try this recipe. Wonder if I can get my kids to eat it? They don't like cottage cheese unless it's cooked in lasagna or something similar... Carbs: 22g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 99.8
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Red peppers add antioxidants and spice to this dip, which is full of heart-healthy fats (from almonds and olive oil). Carbs: 8.3g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 129.7
Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE Carbs: 21.2g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 5.8g | Calories: 215.9
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I have received a few quotes for landscape lighting around a new pool/patio. Two contractors priced out Alliance Lighting fixtures with transformers (less $$) and one chose Unique Lighting Systems (more $$). I have found a lot on the web about Unique and they seem to be well respected. However, I can't seem to find much about Alliance. Maybe I'm not searching the right way. One of the contractors offered to price out Cast Lighting items but then he came back with Alliance in the quote. Does anyone know about or have experience with Alliance Lighting products, specifically path lights and bullet lights? Is it a respected company and make decent, durable products? What are the major differences between the cheaper and more expensive lighting fixtures? I won't go for the cheaper products if they aren't going to last. What about Cast Lighting? Do they make good landscape lighting products? I'm thinking of having that contractor I mentioned price out with Cast ( I'm guessing it will be more money). Thanks |
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I found a good bit of info online for Alliance and Cast. I think it's going to come down to what color and design you want, plus how much you're willing to spend. If you live in an area that gets salt spray, then you will most likely want to go with a metal and finish that can handle it. I have some of the less expensive outdoor fixtures and the things I've noticed is exposed screw heads rusting, one fixture that has an adjustment for angle doesn't hold the set angle, and on a few fixtures the light bulbs burn out frequently. Have the contractors quote on all the styles you're considering and also ask to see the product so you can see/feel the difference. Most suppliers have a showroom where you can inspect the items. |
Thank you annz. Any other comments about Alliance Outdoor Lighting products? Has anyone actually used Alliance? I'm interested to see if anyone has personal experience witb this product. |
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Board of Directors | Ex-Officio Members | Emeritus Directors
board officers
Don Logan '66,
Chairman |
John W. Brown '57,
Treasurer |
Board of Directors
Faye Baggiano '79 Montgomery, Alabama Baggiano graduated from Auburn University Montgomery in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in English. She received a master's in public administration from AUM in 1981 and her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama. Her career extended over 20 years in the U.S. private and public healthcare sectors. Baggiano retired as president of BCE Emergis, North American eHealth Solutions Group. She also retired from EDS as president of the Health Care Global Industry Group. Throughout her career, she was active at both the state and national levels in shaping public policy relating to the quality and delivery of healthcare. Her portfolio includes service as a presidential appointee, as associate administrator of Medicare and the Medicaid External Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Care Financing Administration. Baggiano serves on the Dean's Advisory Council and the Women's Leadership Institute Advisory Board for the College of Liberal Arts. She is married to retired Colonel Tony Baggiano and is the mother of five. |
Melanie Whatley Barstad '75 Southlake, Texas Barstad graduated from Auburn in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in English. In April 2009, she retired as president of the Women's Health Initiatives for the Medical Devices and Diagnostics sector of Johnson & Johnson. Her responsibilities included defining growth, partnership and advocacy roles in the women's health arena for the sector's operating companies. Barstad served as president of Acute Care for Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. She previously was co-chair of the Coalition to Protect America's Health Care and a board member of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Foundation. She also served as a Blue and Gold Officer for the U.S. Naval Academy. Barstad currently sits on the College of Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council and is president of Auburn's CLA Women's Leadership Institute Advisory Board. She is married to Paul Barstad. |
John W. Brown '57 Portage, Michigan Brown graduated from Auburn in 1957 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. He became president and chief executive officer of the Stryker Corporation in 1977 and was appointed chairman of the board in 1980, a position he still holds. Brown is a director of St. Jude Medical, Gen-Probe, and the American Business Conference, and is chairman of InHealth: The Institute for Health Technology Studies. He received an honorary law degree from Freed-Hardeman University in 1999. Brown is a member of the Engineering Eagles Society, the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame, Arnold Air Society and the 1856 Society. He is married to Rosemary '57 and has two daughters. |
L. Owen Brown '64 Los Gatos, California Brown graduated from Auburn in 1964 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He is chairman and owner of Owen Brown Enterprises Ltd., where he provides management for start-up and turnaround companies. Brown launched his career in the U.S. Navy, where he served 25 years and retired as captain. He has managed a variety of high-tech companies throughout the course of his 35-year business career. Brown was selected as the initial president and COO of Sun Microsystems Inc. He is an ex-officio member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and a member of the 1856 Society, Petrie Society, Engineering Eagles Society and former member of the Campaign Steering Committee. He is married to Brookes and has four children. |
Tom Clement '66 Montgomery, Alabama Clement graduated from Auburn in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in building science. He also received an MBA from Auburn University Montgomery in 1977. Clement is president and founder of The Clement Group, LLC, a construction management firm. He serves on the AUM Alumni Board and AUM Advisory Board. Clement is a member of the Petrie Society, the 1856 Society, AUM 1967 Society, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and was involved with the recent campaign through service on the National Campaign Committee and Montgomery Regional Campaign Committee. Auburn University Montgomery's School of Business building was renamed Tom F. Clement Hall in 2006. He is married to Frances and has two children. |
William J. Cox (Billy) '88 |
Rebecca M. Dunn (Becky) '70 Dunn graduated from Auburn in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. She retired as senior vice president, Corporate Compliance and Corporate Secretary for BellSouth in 2007. She was responsible for handling corporate governance, the company's ethics program, internal auditing, corporate security and real estate functions. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School in Birmingham and Randolph College in Lynchburg, Va. Dunn is a member of the 1856 Society, the College of Business Shareholders' Club, the Auburn Alumni Association, and is a former member of the Atlanta Regional Campaign Committee, the Business Campaign Committee, the Business Advisory Council and the Communications Advisory Council. She has one son Burton Dunn, Jr. with her late husband, C. Burton Dunn '70. |
Joe W. Forehand '71 Dallas, Texas Forehand graduated from Auburn in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. He served as Accenture's CEO from 1999 to 2004, leading Accenture through a period of significant change and growth. Forehand received the Carl S. Sloane Award for Excellence in Management Consulting and the Morgan Stanley Leadership Award for Global Commerce. He has also been recognized by the Institute of Industrial Engineers with the Captains of Industry Award. Forehand currently serves on the Aricent Board of Directors and is a senior advisor for Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. He is a member of the 1856 Society, Engineering Eagles Society and the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame. Forehand is married to Gayle, a 1970 alumna of Auburn, and they have two children. |
Thomas Gossom Jr. '75 Fort Walton Beach, Florida Gossom graduated from Auburn in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in speech communication and went on to receive a master's in communication from the University of Montevallo. In 1987, he founded Gossom Communications, and in 1998, he and his wife Joyce founded JTG Consulting, merging her management-consulting company and his communication firm. Gossom founded Best Gurl Entertainment in 2004. He has appeared in several feature films and television shows. Gossom has served on the Communications Advisory Council, College of Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council, Research Advisory Council and the "Auburn Magazine" Advisory Board. He is a member of the Football Letterman Club and was the first African-American athlete to graduate from Auburn. Gossom and his wife have one son, Dixson. |
Don Logan '66 Birmingham, Alabama Logan graduated from Auburn in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He went on to receive a master's degree in mathematics from Clemson University and an honorary doctorate from Auburn. He retired as chairman of Time Warner Media and Communications in 2005. He serves on the Auburn President's Advisory Council of Birmingham and is chairman emeritus of the Auburn Magazine Advisory Board. He is also a member of the 1856 Society and Société Académique. Logan is a 2005 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award and formerly served on the Human Science International Advisory Board and the Alumni Association Board of Directors. He is married to Sandy, and they have two children. |
Michael A. McLain (Mike) '72 McLain graduated from Auburn in 1972 with a bachelor's degree and from Furman University with a master's in Business Administration. He is currently CEO and managing partner of ICON Investment Partners in Atlanta, Ga. Prior to forming ICON Investment Partners, McLain was president, CEO and director of Aearo Technologies, which was sold in April 2008. He has also served as president of DowBrands Europe for three years and was brought back to lead its turnaround. McLain currently serves as a director of Playcore and Timex, chairman of the Porex Corporation Board, and executive chairman of Thermadyne. He is a former Park Tudor School Board chairman, and a former board member of Community Hospitals, Pleasant Run Children's Homes, Center for Leadership Development, and the Furman Advisory Board. He is currently a member of the College of Business Shareholders' Club and the Auburn Alumni Association, and a former member of the Buisness Advisory Council. He is married to Jane, also a 1972 alum, and has three children. |
William R. McNair (Bill) '68 Fairhope, Alabama McNair graduated from Auburn in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He went on to receive an MBA from AUM in 1970. He also has a Master of Management degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). McNair retired as vice president of Network Operations from BellSouth in 2001, after 33 years with the company. While at BellSouth, he held positions in the company's engineering, operations, human resources and marketing organizations. He was involved in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's campaign leadership team and is the chair of the Keystone Society. He is married to Lana and they have a son and a daughter. |
Charles D. Miller '80 Miller graduated from Auburn in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and later completed the Wharton Executive Program on Financial Management at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Harbert Management Corporation (HMC) since 2002. Prior to joining HMC in 1994, Miller worked with Harbert Corporation where he played a key role in the firm's transformation from an operating conglomerate. During his career, Miller has served in various treasury and financial management roles, including treasurer, chief financial officer and director of corporate acquisitions. His current responsibilities include the management of all fundraising and investor relations operations, along with credit and treasury functions across Harbert Management Corporation. Before joining Harbert Corporation, Miller held various project management positions with Brown & Root in Houston, Texas and Venezuela. |
Carolyn Brinson Reed '65 Birmingham, Alabama Reed graduated from Auburn in 1965 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She is the founder and president of Société Académique, a group of Auburn alumni who gather for dinner and intellectual pursuits, and she created the President's Council of Birmingham. Reed is also a director of the Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation. She is a member of the Women's Philanthropy Board, the 1856 Society, College of Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council and the Jule Collins Smith Museum Founder's Circle. She also served on the Campaign Steering Committee and Museum Campaign Committee for the "It Begins at Auburn" campaign. She has two children with her late husband. |
W. Allen Reed '70 Johns Island, South Carolina Reed graduated from Auburn in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in aviation management. He went on to obtain an MBA from Georgia State University in 1976. He retired in April 2006 as chairman of the GM Asset Management Company, the investment management subsidiary of General Motors responsible for managing $165 billion in benefit fund assets for GM and others. Reed served as president and CEO from 1994–2005. He also served as chairman and CEO of the GM Trust Bank and as corporate vice president of General Motors Corporation until 2005. He is a member of the Engineering Eagles Society and the Samford Society. Reed is married to Martha '69, and they have two children. |
Wayne T. Smith '68 Nashville, Tennessee Smith graduated from Auburn in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in general education and in 1969 with a master's degree. He went on to earn a master's in health administration from Trinity University. He is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Community Health Systems, Inc. Smith has been selected by the readers of Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare for seven consecutive years. He is a recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award, and a member of the 1856 Society, Education National Advisory Council, Dean's Circle, Research Advisory Council and AGF National Campaign Committee. He was also involved with the recent "It Begins at Auburn" campaign. He is married to Cheryl, a 1968 Auburn graduate, and they have one daughter. |
Bill Stone '75 Birmingham, Alabama Stone graduated from Auburn in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in building science. He is president of Stone Building Company, a privately held commercial and industrial building-construction firm with annual sales of $25 million. He is also director of The Stone Family Foundation. Stone is a member of the Museum Founder's Circle, the Auburn University President's Council in Birmingham, the 1856 Society and the Petrie Society. He is a former CADC executive board member and CADC campaign committee chair. He is the father of Auburn alum Stuart '10, and current Auburn senior Paul. |
Jeffrey "Jeff" I. Stone '79 Birmingham, Alabama Stone graduated from Auburn in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. As regional president for Brasfield & Gorrie, one of the Southeast's leading contracting and construction management firms, Stone oversees operations for more than $1 billion in annual construction revenues, 11 operating divisions and projects in 15 states. Stone is a member of the 1856 Society, the Petrie Society, the Engineering Keystone Society and the Engineering Campaign Leadership Team, and he is former chairman of the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council. He is married to Linda, and they have three children. |
Hon. Clement C. Torbert, Jr. (Bo) '51 Opelika, Alabama Torbert received a bachelor's degree from Auburn in 1951 and a juris doctorate from the University of Alabama in 1954. Torbert is a retired chief of justice for the Alabama Supreme Court for two terms. For twenty-three years, Bo practiced law in Opelika. In 1958, he was elected to represent Lee County in the state legislature. In 1966 and 1974, he was elected to the Alabama Senate. The Capitol Press Corps named him "most outstanding freshman legislator" in 1959 and "most effective senator" ten years later. Torbert taught at both the University of Alabama School of Law and Cumberland School of Law. He is currently a partner with Maynard, Cooper and Gale, PC in Montgomery. Torbert is a member of the 1856 Society and Museum Founder's Circle. He is a former member of the Research Advisory Council. He is married to Gene '50, and has three children. |
Michael A. Watson (Mike) '69 Watson graduated from Auburn in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in history. He retired after 32 years of service from BellSouth in 2006 as senior director of Community Relations and CEO of the BellSouth Foundation. In 2008, he took over the reigns as President and Chief Executive Officer to the Foundation of Wesley Woods in Atlanta, Ga. Mike was chairman of the Atlanta USO for the benefit of all men and women serving in the Armed Forces. He was the coordinator for fundraising in Georgia for Tigers Unlimited during the last campaign and served as co-chair for the Atlanta Regional Campaign and director of the Atlanta Auburn Club. In addition to past service as a member of the Auburn Alumni Association board of directors, he served as board vice president and was a founding member of the association's Circle of Excellence. He is a member of the Petrie Society and Auburn Alumni Association, and a former member of the National Campaign Committee. He is married to Cindy and has one son, Kevin, a 1997 Auburn graduate. |
Dwight Wiggins '62 Scottsdale, Arizona Wiggins graduated from Auburn with bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering. He rose through the ranks at Exxon in positions of increasing responsibility over nearly three decades before moving to Tosco Refining as the firm's president in 1993. He was also named as executive vice president. He has served on the New York regional campaign committee, the College of Engineering Leadership Team, and as chair of Engineering's Development Committee. He is a member of the 1856 Society, the Petrie Society, and the Engineering Eagles Society. His legacy will be recognized as well through the Dwight L. Wiggins Mechanical Engineering Hall, named for his father. He is married to Sara (Sally) '62, and they have two children. |
Michael Williams, M.D. Auburn, Alabama Williams graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in zoology and went on to earn an M.D. from the University of Michigan College of Medicine in 1984. He has been an interventional cardiologist with Auburn Cardiovascular since 1998. He practiced at the Heart Center of East Alabama from 1993–1998. He currently serves as a member of the College of Sciences and Mathematics Leadership Council, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Greater Peace Community Development and for the Boys and Girls Club of Lee County. He is a certified diplomat with the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease. He is married to Patricia, and they have three children. |
Wendy S. Wilson '88 Huntsville, Alabama Wilson graduated from Auburn in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in business. She is owner, president and chief executive officer of Aero Thermo Technology Inc., also known as AT2. AT2 has provided engineering, advisory and assistance support services to the Department of Defense since 1989. Her responsibilities include formulating the company's business strategy and articulating her strategic vision to AT2 Directors for Advanced Programs, Space and Missile Programs and Engineering Services. She also manages day-to-day operations. Wilson is a former member of the regional Campaign Business Shareholder organization and is a member of the 1856 Society. She is married to Curtis Benzle. |
Ex-Officio Members
Jay Gogue '69 Auburn, Alabama President Auburn University Gogue is a two-time Auburn graduate in horticulture, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1969 and a master's in 1971. In 1973, he earned a doctorate in horticulture from Michigan State University. He worked for the National Park Service from 1973 to 1986, rising to the position of chief administrative scientist for several regions of the U.S. Park System. He began his career in higher education administration in 1986 as associate director of the Office of University Research at Clemson University, where he also served as vice president for research and vice president/vice provost for agriculture and natural resources. Utah State University selected Gogue as provost in 1995. He was named president of New Mexico State University in 2000 and, in 2003, named president of the University of Houston and chancellor of the University of Houston System. Gogue began his tenure as Auburn University's 18th president in 2007. He and his wife, Susie, have three children and two grandchildren. |
Bobby Poundstone '95 Montgomery, Alabama President Auburn Alumni Association Poundstone, a third-generation Auburn graduate, earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Management) in 1995. He resides in Montgomery and is serving a two-year term as President of the Alumni Association. After graduating from Auburn, Poundstone received his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1999. He is a partner with the law firm of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP. Poundstone is a litigator who represents clients in matters pending in Federal and State trial and appellate courts. He is also active in various professional organizations and civic causes. He is married to Katie, a 1996 graduate, and they have two children. |
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Emeritus Directors
Sally Jones Hill '63 Hill graduated from Auburn in 1963 with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. In 2006, she became an emeritus director after serving 20 years on the Auburn University Foundation Board and was president the last two years of her directorship. She served as co-chair of the "It Begins at Auburn" campaign and is a former member of the Alumni Association's Board of Directors and the Business Advisory Council. She serves on the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation Board and was the first female to receive the Laurel Crowned Circle. She received the Algeron Sydney Sullivan Award in 1963 and the Distinguished Service Key in 1998. Hill is former president and founding member of the Women's Philanthropy Board. She is married to James M. Hill IV, and they have two children. |
James E. Martin '54 Decatur, Alabama Martin graduated from Auburn in 1954 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural administration. He later received a master's in agricultural economics from North Carolina State University and a doctorate in agricultural economics from Iowa State University. Martin served as a department head and later as dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In 1975, he became vice president of agriculture for the University of Arkansas System, and in 1981, president of the University of Arkansas System and chancellor of the Fayetteville campus. In 1984, he became Auburn's 14th president, establishing the Eminent Scholar program and the University Tag Program. He retired in 1992 and is a former member of the Architecture Advisory Council, among other notable positions and honors. He is married to Ann, and they have three children. |
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Over the weekend, we switched rooms. The children are now in the former pale green workroom. I am in the former pink and yellow nursery as I type, in a room of my very own. It's going to be lovely when it's all done, but in the meantime, oh man, I hate the moving chaos and the way it spreads to all corners of the house. I even skipped Sunday school to whisk around at it.
This move involved drywalling and its attendant dust. Then we pushed all the furniture to the middle of the rooms and painted them with the help, in various forms, of both our families.
There were numerous trips to Home Depot and even a midnight trip to Walmart.
That's Benjamin Moore's Eccentric Lime in the children's room.
My room is plain, pure white. With a paper lantern and bamboo shades. It's so absolutely lovely to not share this space with anyone. Don't worry - I'll share it with you via photos. Soon.
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Visitation will be Monday, August 5, 2013, from 10-11 a.m. Funeral service will follow at the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel and Rev. Frank Brummett will officiate.
Mrs. Price was born May 1, 1935, to Linus and Mary Ina (Vick) Mullen in Shaw. She attended Doddsville Elementary School and Shaw High School. She married James Sterling "Buddy" Price in 1957. Mrs. Price attended Boyle Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church in Panama City, Fla. She had a great love and appreciation for music. She also loved to sew and ride her three-wheel bicycle.
She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She was God-loving and God-fearing. She was a gentle soul and had a kind word for everyone that she met.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters Rebecca Lynn Price and Toni Renee Odle; and brothers and sisters Jimmy Mullen, Joann Winton, Bud Mullen, Herbert Mullen, Ricky Mullen, Diane Marks, Jenny Mae Mullen and her twin sister, Mary May Mullen.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda Gilliland of Gulfport, Mary, and husband Roch, D'Aoust of Panama City Beach, Fla., and Carole, and husband Randy, Patterson of Lexington, Ala.; two brothers Fred and Benny Mullen, both of Shaw; two sisters, Peggy Allison of Ridgeland and Nancy Henson of Leland; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Jason Anderson, Blake Hornsby, Justin Patterson, Anthony Odle, Bobby Mullen and Jesse Heathcoat.
Honorary Pallbearers are Roch D'Aoust, Randy Patterson, B.J. Gilliland, Thomas Gilliland, Patrick Hornsby and Gabriel Corvasa.
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- Breed: Domestic Shorthair
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If you are interested in viewing or adopting these kitties, please go to www.orphankittenrescue.com/adopt and fill out an application.
Ella is the shyest of her litter and likes to observe things before she investigates. Once she is comfortable, she is very playful and loves chasing toys. She is a very sweet kitty and likes to be petted while cuddling on your lap. Ella always uses the litter box and give herself a good wash after a meal. She is getting used to the sounds of a house and even the dog. She is very attached to her siblings Benny and Summer and is never far away from them, so she needs to be adopted with one of them.
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Ella, a Vancouver Domestic Shorthair kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Domestic Shorthair for sale in Vancouver, or seeking a Domestic Shorthair kitten from a breeder in Vancouver.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Vancouver already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Vancouver breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Domestic Shorthair breeders who help with Domestic Shorthair rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Vancouver paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Taking A Moment To Vent
posted by Julie O'Toole on November 19, 2014 at 5:27pmMy good friend and colleague Therese Waterhous, a PhD, RD eating disorder specialist and board member of the parent organization F.E.A.S.T., called me the other day. She needed to vent, and now, apparently, I do too.
It's not that her annoying experience was rare or new, it's just the fact that such ignorance persists and that at this point -- given the avalanche of new information about pediatric eating disorders -- such ignorance seems willful. You can update your database. I…
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10 Reasons Men Should Avoid Marriage
By Winston Wu
By Winston Wu (Founder of HappierAbroad.com)
"A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished." - Zsa Zsa Gabor
Society says you are incomplete until you're married. It is part of our social programming. Your parents are expecting you to get married, to follow on with their tradition and give them grandchildren. Your friends are all getting married too, leaving you left out. So, if everyone is doing it, doesn't that mean it must be right? Are there any reasons not to marry?
You bet! Many good ones. There are many disadvantages, risks and opportunity costs that come with marriage. But society will never tell you about them, because society is not there to give you truth or freedom. It is there to CONTROL you and make you a conformist. But I am not. I am here to tell you the truth and give you the other side to consider.
And no, just because everyone is doing something doesn't mean it must be right. As my school teachers always said, "If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you?" And Gandhi said, "Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth." In other words, everyone doing something has no effect on the truth. The truth is, there is no one thing that's right for everyone. And society does not tell you the consequences of what it expects of you.
So before you get married, understand what you are getting into. Here are the many disadvantages, risks and opportunity costs that come with marriage which you may not have yet considered.
1. You might regret it.
Believe it or not, you don't really know your partner. You may know his/her surface personality, but not their real self or innermost thoughts and feelings. Later down the line, they may change and you may too. You might grow apart. You might become incompatible. What then? Are you going to stay together and be miserable just because of an artificial marriage vow to stay together "til death do you part"?
What if your spouse becomes a monster? What if you no longer love him or her? What if you love someone else? You can't know what's going to happen down the line, so why make unrealistic promises? That is foolish and unwise. It is also dishonest in a sense too.
Furthermore, you may also regret it for the next reasons mentioned below as well.
Most people about to marry never consider this, but marriage kills your sex life. After a few months, the sex will no longer be interesting. It will become a routine. And the longer the marriage goes, the less sex the couple will have. After a number of years, it will eventually be reduced to little or nothing. In fact, it is not uncommon for long-time married couples to only have sex once a year, or never even! So you gotta ask yourself, if sex is important, why kill it off?! By doing so, you've shot yourself in the foot - all because society told you to. Now how do you like that?


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I love this stew! It is so easy and leaves me feeling satisfied. I use 3/4 cup as a serving. If it is too spicy for you, substitute a can of diced tomatoes for one of the diced tomatoes w/chilies. Carbs: 17.9g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 7.8g | Calories: 115.8
This delicious pie makes it's own "crust" while baking. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe. Submitted by JESSICAB1221 Carbs: 28.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 133.2
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Easy to make - delicious with carob chips, too! Try hazelnuts or almonds to mix it up, or maybe some coconut...YUM!! Submitted by LORELEI_2 Carbs: 15.5g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 120.9
Festive and healthy -- a great side dish for a special occasion or any night of the week. Submitted by GETSTARTED21 Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 4.7g | Calories: 153.6
Deliciously spicy and filling yet low calorie this chili is chock full of vitamins and minerals from healthy organic veggies. Submitted by MOMOKO Carbs: 32.6g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 20.9g | Calories: 249.8
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A moist cookie with healthy grains to satisfy that sweet tooth! Submitted by TEMPLEOFHEALTH Carbs: 9.3g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 75.9
Boneless pork chops are drenched in a tasty peanut sauce in one of our favorite easy recipes. Submitted by ONCEMORE2006 Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 16.2g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 24.3g | Calories: 268.6
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The delicious tangy savory and fruit flavor of the sauce really makes this dish. The beef picks up the flavors of the sauce, too! Submitted by POLARG Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 15.3g | Calories: 164.8
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Submitted by TRISHA26 Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 267.3
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Higher in Protein & Fiber and lower in Fat and Carbs than regular pancakes! Submitted by ELAINEHN Carbs: 17.7g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 10.7g | Calories: 126.2
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Not too tart, not too sweet, not too watery - here's the perfect recipe for lemonade. To get the most juice out of your lemons, bring the lemons to room temperature before juicing. Carbs: 42.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 135.4
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A delicious salad that brings together many flavors. Carbs: 23.2g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 4.6g | Calories: 174.1
A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist. Submitted by HAPPYKAT71 Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 88.6
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If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, this is the dish that will make you switch to it! Carbs: 24.8g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 12.8g | Calories: 178
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Peanut & yogurt dressing give this fruit salad an exciting twist. Carbs: 27.5g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 197.3
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Something so simple and tastes great! Submitted by ABC_123 Carbs: 29.7g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 26g | Calories: 292.1
Tender spinach and sweet pears are drizzled with tangy vinaigrette, then topped with rich blue cheese and crisp red onion for a salad you'll love. Carbs: 18.9g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 8.2g | Calories: 205.1
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Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle. Carbs: 34.4g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 5.6g | Calories: 213.9
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Like lasagna without noodles, but packed with vegetables Submitted by MADQWEEN Carbs: 24.9g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 19.2g | Calories: 210.4
Using low-fat yogurt makes this classic salad healthier than other recipes. Carbs: 22.6g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 132.8


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Click Forensics Launches Trademark Abuse Reporting
Click Forensics has introduced a new feature for its advertisers, which allows them to identify, and track organizations that unlawfully use trademarked names for search marketing campaigns.
The new feature produces updated reports on possible trademark abusers who use well-know brand names to generate Pay Per Click (PPC) traffic. Companies can use the new feature to take action to protect intellectual property and their own search marketing investments.
Trademark infringement in PPC is a growing problem on content networks and major search engines such as Google, Yahoo! And MSN. Perpetrators regularly register domains containing well-known brand names and then display ads on them to generate traffic and PPC ad revenue. Internet users often see the results when mistyping a Web site URL and then find themselves on a different Web site with lots of ads and pop-ups.
The Trademark Use report works by flagging registered domains using trademarked names. Similar to a spam filter, Click Forensics for Advertisers generates regular updates on new sites committing click fraud, trademark infringement or those sending bad traffic to clients and members.
"The impact of trademark infringement in search advertising goes beyond consumer annoyance," said Paul Pellman, CEO of Click Forensics.
"It's affecting the advertising budgets of major brands as they're forced to spend more money to get the high-quality search traffic that is rightly theirs. We're helping to change that by giving brands a tool they can use to fight back."
The original source for this post came from an article Mike Sachoff of Web Pro News wrote on 10/9/2008.
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This is the fourth and final part of an article by Douglas Cramer, which originally appeared in AGAIN magazine.
On Easter Sunday, May 6th (April 23rd according to the Church calendar)—which ominously fell that year on Saint George the Victory-Bearer's Day—Serbs, Greeks and Russians gathered at the Catholic priests' barracks. Although Russians comprised about 40 percent of the Dachau inmates, only a few managed to attend the service. By that time "repatriation officers" of the special Smersh units had arrived in Dachau by American military planes, and begun the process of erecting new lines of barbed wire for the purpose of isolating Soviet citizens from the rest of the prisoners, which was the first step in preparing them for their eventual forced repatriation.
In the entire history of the Orthodox Church there has probably never been an Easter service like the one at Dachau in 1945. Greek and Serbian priests together with a Serbian deacon wore the make-shift "vestments" over their blue and gray-striped prisoner's uniforms. Then they began to chant, changing from Greek to Slavonic, and then back again to Greek. The Easter Canon, the Easter Sticheras—everything was recited from memory. The Gospel—"In the beginning was the Word"—also from memory.
And finally, the Homily of Saint John Chrysostom—also from memory. A young Greek monk from the Holy Mountain stood up in front of us and recited it with such infectious enthusiasm that we shall never forget him as long as we live. Saint John Chrysostomos himself seemed to speak through him to us and to the rest of the world as well! Eighteen Orthodox priests and one deacon—most of whom were Serbs—participated in this unforgettable service. Like the sick man who had been lowered through the roof of a house and placed in front of the feet of Christ the Savior, the Greek Archimandrite Meletios was carried on a stretcher into the chapel, where he remained prostrate for the duration of the service.
Other prisoners at Dachau included the recently canonized Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich, who later became the first administrator of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the US and Canada; and the Very Reverend Archimandrite Dionysios, who after the war was made Metropolitan of Trikkis and Stagnon in Greece.
Fr. Dionysios had been arrested in 1942 for giving asylum to an English officer fleeing the Nazis. He was tortured for not revealing the names of others involved in aiding Allied soldiers and was then imprisoned for eighteen months in Thessalonica before being transferred to Dachau. During his two years at Dachau, he witnessed Nazi atrocities and suffered greatly himself. He recorded many harrowing experiences in his book Ieroi Palmoi. Among these were regular marches to the firing squad, where he would be spared at the last moment, ridiculed, and then returned to the destitution of the prisoners' block.
After the liberation, Fr. Dionysios helped the Allies to relocate former Dachau inmates and to bring some normalcy to their disrupted lives. Before his death, Metropolitan Dionysios returned to Dachau from Greece and celebrated the first peacetime Orthodox Liturgy there. Writing in 1949, Fr. Dionysios remembered Pascha 1945 in these words:
In the open air, behind the shanty, the Orthodox gather together, Greeks and Serbs. In the center, both priests, the Serb and the Greek. They aren't wearing golden vestments. They don't even have cassocks. No tapers, no service books in their hands. But now they don't need external, material lights to hymn the joy. The souls of all are aflame, swimming in light.
Blessed is our God. My little paper-bound New Testament has come into its glory. We chant "Christ is Risen" many times, and its echo reverberates everywhere and sanctifies this place.
Hitler's Germany, the tragic symbol of the world without Christ, no longer exists. And the hymn of the life of faith was going up from all the souls; the life that proceeds buoyantly toward the Crucified One of the verdant hill of Stein.
On April 29, 1995—the fiftieth anniversary of the liberation of Dachau—the Russian Orthodox Memorial Chapel of Dachau was consecrated. Dedicated to the Resurrection of Christ, the chapel holds an icon depicting angels opening the gates of the concentration camp and Christ Himself leading the prisoners to freedom. The simple wooden block conical architecture of the chapel is representative of the traditional funeral chapels of the Russian North. The sections of the chapel were constructed by experienced craftsmen in the Vladimir region of Russia, and assembled in Dachau by veterans of the Western Group of Russian Forces just before their departure from Germany in 1994. The priests who participated in the 1945 Paschal Liturgy are commemorated at every service held in the chapel, along with all Orthodox Christians who lost their lives "at this place, or at another place of torture."


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Because Team Romney is continuing to complain about debate rules, the debate questions, and the debate moderator this evening — here's a video of Romney trying to make his own rules.
Romney: He got the first question so I get the last answer.
Crowley: Actually in the followup it doesn't quite work like that.
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Leicester City manager Micky Adams has confirmed that Alan Cork has been appointed as his assistant at the Walkers Stadium.
The former manager of both rival Welsh clubs Swansea and Cardiff City, will begin in his new role as Adams' number two on Monday having agreed terms with The Foxes earlier this week.
Cork has previously worked with both Adams at Fulham during the Leicester manager's spell in charge at Craven Cottage and the club's Director of Football, Dave Bassett, who was his manager for six-and-a-half of his 14 years as a player at Wimbledon.
Adams, who took over the managerial reins at Leicester from Bassett in April this year, said he was glad to be renewing his partnership with Cork.
"I am delighted to get Alan on board and look forward to working with him again," Adams declared.
"It's always nice to get some continuity and it will help matters that we've worked before. He knows what we're after here and he's very enthusiastic about the job.
"It was a relief to eventually get him and pleasing that we've managed to get it all sorted out before the start of pre-season."
Cork left Cardiff City in February, despite having led them to promotion from Division Three the previous season and guiding them to their famous 2-1 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup third round in January.
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Pirate Josef Collentine isn't part of a normal political party
A pretentious loud-mouthed bigot is definitely words I wouldn't use for describing myself but I don't think anyone would.
I've only been described as dark once and hardly ever as stupid. I don't conform to a 9-5 job and hope I never will. Change and variation keeps things interesting.


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London was yesterday the scenery of a very important event: a conference on Somalia, co-hosted by the UK and Somalia, and attended by fifty-four friends and partners of Somalia.
We met at a pivotal moment for Somalia. Last year Somalia's eight-year transition ended and Somalia chose a new, more legitimate Parliament, President and Government.
Security is improving, as Somali and AMISOM forces, and their Ethiopian allies, recover towns and routes from Al Shabaab. The number of pirate attacks committed off the coast of Somalia has drastically reduced.
The EU has been a long-time partner to Somalia, with more than 1.2 billion euro being provided since 2008 to support the Somali people basic needs and improve the security of the country. We give a great deal of support to the security sector – including the AMISOM – that I will talk about later this morning.
In this complex landscape, we have also helped hundreds of thousand Somali people to get access to humanitarian aid but also to education, food, water and to protect the livestock. I'm pleased that the SHARE initiative which was launched last year in the Horn of Africa has helped to tackle the famine and to strengthen resilience in Somalia.
But this is obviously not enough. We must step up a gear to support the government towards a peaceful development of the Somali state, bringing prosperity to the Somali people in the long-term. Both security and political tracks must continue to be pursued energetically. The status quo is not stable or sustainable and it is clear that in Somalia, like anywhere else, there can be no development without security.
After yesterday's meeting, we look forward to working with Somali and international partners to support the Somali people in the reconstruction of their country. And that is why we will keep this as a primary focus later this year, when the European Union will host a new Somalia Conference, when we will seek to enshrine support for Somalia's overall reconstruction plan, entitled Transition Compact, to be endorsed then.


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Beat Generation: The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg was an American poet and one of the leading figures of the "Beat Generation" alongside Willian S. Burroughs, Jack Kerouac, and a few others. While he is known for his writing, he also had a knack for taking pictures, as shown by the Grey Art Gallery in New York. -
Today in History: Edgar Allan Poe Is Born (1809)
On this day over 2 centuries ago, the father of macabre literature was born. Let's take a trip down Edgar Allan Poe's grotesque memory lane and see some of his engraved and daguerreotype portraits and his notable writings on mystery.