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My name is Violet!
Facts about Violet
- Breed: Calico
- Color: Calico Or Dilute Calico
- Age: Kitten
- Sex: Female
- Hair: Short
Violet's Info...
I am already spayed and up to date with shots.
Violet is used to having her way and bossing around her brothers. This fluffy firecracker has a sweet side though. She frequently climbs up humans to sit in their laps and enjoy the vantage point. This little calico cutie is even more adorable than her photos. She would love to go home with one of her brothers (Henry, Rhett, or Theo) if possible!
Violet is spayed, microchipped, has had age-appropriate vaccines, combo-tested negative for FIV/Leuk, and treated for all parasites.
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Why Adoption is a Great Option
Violet, a Addison Calico kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Calico for sale in Addison, or seeking a Calico kitten from a breeder in Addison.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Addison 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 Addison 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 Calico breeders who help with Calico rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Addison paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Chili, another prized food of this season and the season to come. It's perfect for serving at parties and by bonfires. It's never boring due to its range of flavors, styles, and toppings. But is there one perfect chili recipe for everyone? As I began planning to make chili for our Church leadership meeting this past weekend, this question arose.
In the past, I have searched the internet high and low for good chili recipes- just looking for the secret to creating the perfect chili. No two recipes are alike. Everyone has chili preferences. From the base to the toppings.
With so many styles and flavors to chose from, the task of creating the perfect chili for a large, diverse group of people is slightly intimidating.
This chili recipe below was created out of my desire to do just that- to make an agreeable, delicious (and Paleo) chili.
To ensure true enjoyment of the meal, I also provided a Chili Bar (various toppings and add-ins) that allowed everyone to create their own favorite, unique flavor.
In place of beans you will find vegetables-we have found that specifically the mushrooms make a great texture substitute for the beans.
The best part about this chili? You can do anything you want with it. Change it up, add and take away. Make it yours.
Chili For All
Serves 8-10 Requires 30 min prep and 4-8 hours cooking time depending on method chosen
Ingredients for the Chili
- 18 ounces of tomato paste (3 small cans)
- 32 ounces of beef stock (great way to add some nourishment if it's homemade!)
- 32 ounces of diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 2 tbsp tallow, lard, or coconut oil
- 2 pounds ground beef (or other ground meat)
- 1 diced onion
- 3 cups sliced mushrooms (think bean size)
- 2 finely diced garlic cloves (or sub 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 peeled and cubed sweet potato
- 3 medium diced zucchini
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 3 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika (smoky if you have it on hand is great)
- 2 & 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- In a large sauté pan heat your chosen fat to medium heat.
- Add your diced onion and garlic, sauté (stirring consistently to avoid burning the garlic) until it is fragrant and begins to soften.
- Once your onion has softened, add the ground beef and mushrooms. Sauté until ground beef is cooked through and the mushrooms have softened. Drain the liquid and fat. Set aside.
- In a large stockpot or large crock pot pour in your tomato paste, beef stock, diced tomatoes, and spices. Stir. It should be thick, but very easy to stir once the tomato paste has been incorporated.
- Add your ground beef mixture and the remaining vegetables.
- If cooking over the stove top, bring to a boil. Once it has began boiling, cover it, and reduce the heat down to low to allow it to simmer. The longer the better. Shoot for at the very least an hour (or until the veggies are soft). The flavor will enhance over time. If you chose the crock pot method, cook on low for 7-8 hours or cook on high for 4-6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy! Along with providing several chili toppings, I made Paleo Pumpkin Cornbread by Brittany from Real Sustenance for my guests.
Optional Add-Ins: Creating a Chili Bar for Guests and/or Family
- Cayenne Pepper (can be served in the shaker or in a cute little bowl!)
- Cheese*
- Sour Cream*
- Corn Tortilla Chips*
- Fritos*
- Diced red onion
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Paleo Cornbread or Non-Paleo Cornbread*
- Diced bacon pieces
- Cacao powder (cocoa powder), cacao nibs, and/or dark chocolate (My favorite is Cacao Puro Chocolate Mexicano by Taza)
My favorite way to have chili is with some Paleo Cornbread and diced red onion. Have fun with your Chili toppings- get creative! Feel free to share any other ideas!
Thankful for your readership :)
*For all those following a strict Paleo diet: These toppings are not considered Paleo.

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The Human ConditionPosted March 3rd, 2011 by Jen in religionA friend loses her job, a mother loses her mind. A child falls and scrapes her knee, a man falls off the wagon. I witnessed such struggles this week, and paused to note the challenge of being human. In this world you will have trouble, declares the gospel of John. Do you sometimes get dragged down by what seems to be the inhumanity of our world? I had to stop taking the paper years ago because of the endless stream of black-hearted news that just wasn't outweighed by the good. But burying my head in the sand isn't that useful, because the black is there, too. How do we function as humans, who have souls and eternity in our hearts, in this universe, that while oftentimes enjoyable, also harbors terror, grave injustice, fear, hatred, betrayal, and depression? With resignation? Fatalism? "That's life." But wait, there's a dawn rising, and I heard that joy comes in the morning. You can get a new job, restore your mind, heal the wound, and climb back aboard. Really? There's hope? Always. Can I share the remainder of the verse in John about trouble? Like water to a parched tongue are these words to my soul. I forget. I am Israel, and I forget. Jesus has overcome! There is an offering of peace and a call to courage in these parting words. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead IS at work in me. Beauty DOES rise from ashes. Trials DO produce perseverance, which in turn gives wisdom. I am willing to be human. Technorati Tags: faith, God, overcoming, peace 10 Responses
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If you watch ANY video of this event on Youtube, you can plainly see the SPD waving their pepper spray over a crowd of tightly packed people. That is NOT what deploying against certain subjects looks like, that is police brutality.
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o Swimming pool (from July 15 to August 31 and Easter weekend): from 0 to 12 years old – 10h00 to 12h30; 15h00 to 17h30 and always supervised by adults;
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I am new to the OR. I have taken initiative and asked to put in foleys on my patients when I am circulating if they are ordered. Usually the nurse I am circulating with (a different one each time as... Read More
0Feb 5, '13 by OR-RN<3I'm so sorry you're going through this, I have totally been there. OR nurses in particular are total control freaks. I would urge you to talk to your educator again to get several consistent and supportive preceptors that teach you well and ones that you feel comfortable with. It is so important to have this.
If that is not an option, I would ask these abrasive preceptors if you are contaminating anything when you do it your way (the answer we all know is most likely no). I think it would be in your best interest to pull these nurses aside (one on one) and tell them how you feel. There are always several ways to do something and just because it is different, does not mean it is wrong. You may be surprised by the results you get. I know it can be scary confronting someone, especially when you're new but it is obviously getting in the way of your learning.
Some people just aren't meant to precept, and I have definitely experienced the worst like you have. Luckily I was able to choose my preceptors and I really hope you can too so you get a good learning experience. Good luck -
1Feb 8, '13 by suckulatorI finished my orientation about a year ago. It was the hardest thing I have ever done but has been the most rewarding. I urge you to just keep plugging along. You will never know everything and will learn and see new things every day. I learned more in the first six months than I have in my entire life even though I often felt like an idiot and wanted to quit often. If there are any other orientees you should use each other for support and hints on services completed. During downtime, have someone show you a few things pertaining to your current service (location of equip., supplies, trays). If there is no one around go into the sterile supply area and just look around. Eventually you will have it memorized. Seems impossible I know. I hated GU also! Usually short cases and no time to chart and the rooms get very cluttered and wet! Hang in there I promise it will get better. Unfortunately there is no book to study from, each facility is so different. The only way to learn is to struggle through. Wait until you scrub/circulate your first case and everything goes perfectly and surgeons ask for you to be in their rooms and are bummed when you aren't. There is no feeling like it! I feel very privileged to be an important part of the team. The things that we get to do and see are amazing. Think about it, it's a world very few people get to see, like another planet! You will get very close to your team members also.sugarik13 likes this.


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I have a big tom cat. when he was semi-feral he gobbled up the wormer (paste form) in his wet food. now friendly but suspicions he won't eat wet food for fear it's tainted w/wormer. so then he ate the pill cut in 4 pieces and covered in reconstituted dry cat food (pounded, water added to make a paste). doesn't work now. used all flavors of Pill Pockets. doesn't work now. tried Chicken Flavored capsules in wet food. didn't work. tried covering in tuna, chicken, cheese, etc. didn't work. tried crushing & mixing w/Karo corn syrup and putting on top of paws. didn't work. tried oral pilling many times. NO WAY (I've oral pilled many cats so know how to do it). what now? I'm a little afraid of the topical wormer for fear of some weird skin cancer popping up later. anyone ever try it? any other ideas? He can't be wrapped like a burrito. Can't even get him to the vet (can't crate him, needs to be sedated). help! |
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- Posted by homebodymom (My Page) on Fri, Mar 29, 13 at 8:06
Do you have a pharmacy that compounds? If so, ask them to compound it into a LIQUID flavor you think he will like- mine offers fish,liver, etc. I am sure you can find something he will eat that you can put it on :) Good Luck ! |
- Posted by arkansas_girl (My Page) on Fri, Mar 29, 13 at 10:40
Huuummm, I've always grabbed them by the scruff of the neck and stuck them down the throat. I've never had any luck getting a cat to actually eat a pill or any medications. They kind of can't move when you hold them by the neck skin. Do you have someone else to help you? |
Take a needleless syringe and fill it with water. Coat the deworming tablet with butter and put it in a pet piller. Sit down with the cat between your knees and grab him by the scruff. Lift only his front feet off the floor an inch or two. Squirt a few drops of water into the side of his mouth. This will wet his throat and make swallowing easier. Using the piller, immediately place the wormer as far back in his mouth as possible. Immediately follow that with more water (a few drops at a time) from the syringe. The water will force swallowing before the cat has time to spit the pill out. Keep giving a few drops of water at a time until you are certain the pill has been swallowed. ONLY AFTER THE PILL IS SWALLOWED, lower the cat's front feet back down to the ground. I, personally, don't usually use a piller when using this technique. I wrap the pill in a Pill Pocket and place it in his mouth after the "pre-wetting" drops of water, then immediately chase it down with more water. I find that if the pill is in a Pill Pocket, the cat won't generally fight as hard to spit it out. BUT, it is easier to get bitten when not using a piller, which is why I described its use above. The water and holding the cat's front end off the floor an inch or two are the real keys to the success of this method. Laurie |
Are you using Drontal as the dewormer? If so, cats absolutely hate the taste of it. You should ask your vet for Milbemax...a fairly new dewormer in pills, small, manageable, easily inserted in a piece of cheese or wet food, or in a piece of fish or chicken. Anicee |
- Posted by hollyhocks (My Page) on Mon, Apr 1, 13 at 14:15
I was using Drontal but got Tradewind since it is only one pill. also tried chicken flavored wormer capsules. no luck. thanks for all the advice. but: He won't eat Pill Pockets (Duck, Salmon, Chicken all flavors), any wet food (several brands), his regular dry food or treats pounded/mixed w/water & wrapped around pill (cut into 4 so it is small), cheese, chicken, human tuna, steak, pill ground/mixed w/Karo corn syrup/put on back of paw (shook it like crazy and left it there for days! dried hard), can't hold, scruff, put between my legs, confine/restrain in anyway let alone use a piller(!) since he was once semi-feral (took 2-1/2yrs to pet him). if I have the pharmacy compound it, don't know what to mix it with. guess I will resort to the prescription topical wormer. (hope there is no weird skin cancer from it). Will try to see if he will use a litterbox (used 1x in 4 years!) and stay indoors always if he can be confined indoors so he won't hunt. |
Best thing for a cat like this would be that he gets dewormed by needle at the vet. I think it's good for several months. Anic├®e |
Do you know what worms you are trying to get rid of? Ivermectin works fairly well topically for some worms (rounds and hooks), but not at all for tapeworms and barely for Whipworms. But at least topical is a lot easier than oral in a cat. IT can also be given injectably... and its relative, selemectin (in Revolution) is topical as well and also has pretty good effectiveness against the more common nematodes. For tapeworms, which are much less serious (at least the common tapeworms carried by fleas), you can have your vet give a praziquantel injection (aka Droncit).... LOTs easier than oral deworming in a cat. Trying to hide a dewormer, or just about any medication, in something for a cat is difficult, if not impossible for most cats (they are just too picky about what they eat, and most do not tend to 'gobble' things down like dogs do). I have a lot of experience pilling cats, yet one of my own cats is nearly impossible to pill, so I use injections or topicals whenever I can. And I rarely deworm my cats unless I know they need it (but I don't live in a climate where internal parasites are rampant, thank goodness). |
- Posted by hollyhocks (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 10:17
thanks Izrddr for the useful info. good to know topical Ivermectin doesn't work on Tapeworms since that is what is coming out of his rear. what little he ate of the crushed, over the counter Tradewind tapeworm pill mixed w/Karo corn syrup on the back of his paw didn't seem to work since he still has a pretty fat belly. (normally use prescription Drontal but takes 1-1/2 pill). tried to get him to the vet but it was an unsuccessful nightmare trying to blanket him & get him into a carrier. we are moving in 1 month so I will need to get him to a vet come rain or shine! |
- Posted by hollyhocks (My Page) on Fri, Apr 5, 13 at 10:23
p.s. sadly he gets his tapeworms from eating flea riddled small animals since he is topically/regularly flea treated. this was how he survived |
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I Have a Baby!... Now What?
Congratulations! Your little one is finally here! It's thrilling and exhausting and emotionally overwhelming and it is everything all rolled up into one. You probably have a thousand facebook notifications waiting for you and tons of people asking to visit. What do you do first? Here's my list of top 5 (not-at-all-scientific-or-medical) things you should do when you have your baby, based on my own experience!
5. Take some moments to yourself! I know you're probably bursting to instagram a photo of your most beautiful baby in the world, and your friends and family are nervously waiting for the news. But this is a HUGE moment in your life that deserves to be honored. Take some time to cuddle as a family and just enjoy and soak in the precious first moments together. Okay, now take a picture.
4. Don't exclude your partner. It is natural to feel extremely protective and want to be in control of every millisecond but don't exclude your partner during this precious time. This is a HUGE life changing moment in their life too, let them enjoy being a part of it with you.
3. Pace yourself! Everyone will want to see you and snuggle on your new little bundle of magic. But pace yourself. Don't feel pressured to host every person you've ever known or met all in 48 hours. Your friends and family will understand.
2. Accept all the free food! Do it! Friends will offer to bring you food. They actually WANT to help you somehow. They aren't just saying it to be nice, they really want to bring you food. Take advantage of it because you'll be cooking all your own dinners for years to come. ;)
1. You may be supermom, but even the best heroes have sidekicks. Let the people closest to you help you. It's not failure to have assistance. Let your partner or your parents or your nurses or friends who whoever it is in your life be there for you. You know what they say… it takes a village? Well let the village of loved ones encircle you with their love and support. Soak it all in. It's beautiful.
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*Note* The pre-playoffs injury updates were originally being done in the order in which teams clinched. Since the rest of them decided to make my life hard and all clinch at the same time, updates are now being done in the order I find most amusing.
Welcome to the national capital edition of the pre-playoffs injury update. First, a bit of trivia. Ottawa (not Toronto) is the capital of Canada. Yes, it's true. Go ahead and question everything you thought you knew. Next, it may also interest you to know that Washington DC is not a state. Having gotten those important little tidbits of information out of the way*, let's look at how these two teams are shaping up headed into the playoffs.
* There are people out there that regularly get these two facts wrong. Yes, really.
Ottawa Senators
First playoff game: April 12th vs the New York Rangers
Peter Regin (C/LW): Out since 12/21/11 - shoulder
Peter Regin is the Pascal Leclaire of forwards. This guy can't stay healthy. He had shoulder surgery March of last year, reinjured the shoulder in the preseason, came back for five games, injured it again, came back for five more games, and then finally gave up and had more surgery. He's out until next season. This is a non-issue for the Sens – they're very much used to playing without him. In case you'd forgotten, Regin scored two goals in his ten games this year, which is only one less than in all of 2010-11. Ouch.
Chris Neil (RW/LW): Out since 4/6/12 – upper body
Neil barreled awkwardly into the boards in practice Friday (as opposed to barreling awkwardly into another player, which is kind of his thing) and injured his something-or-other. He missed the final game of the season in New Jersey, but skated today and according to Paul MacLean (and Neil himself) he's going to be ready for game 1 against the Rangers. He left practice after only 15 minutes, but I wouldn't read too much into that – he skated by himself before the rest of the team and the game isn't until Thursday.
For a team that was supposed to finish near the bottom of the league, the Sens are in pretty good shape at this point. If their big names stay healthy they may sneak past their usual first-round flop. Probably not, but I suppose it's about as possible as them making is as far as they have so far.
Washington Capitals
First playoff game: April 12th vs the Boston Bruins
John Erskine (D): Out since 2/13 – Lower body
Eriskine is either out, scratched or both. More likely out fading gracefully into a scratch. His 'lower body' was some sort of minor knee procedure (and a scope is about the only minor knee procedure I can think of). He's practicing with the team, so this injury seems to have morphed into a non-injury. It's probably safe to assume he's available if the Caps need him.
Michal Neuvirth (G): Out since 4/5 – Leg
While it's true that goalies can contort in a variety of unreal ways, Neuvirth discovered Thursday against Florida that none of those contortions apply when Marco Sturm is sitting on your leg. Neuvirth toppled backwards in an awkward way with Sturm's butt firmly planted on his outstretched left leg, and had to be helped off the ice. Dale Hunter says it's not bad and speculation is that he may be available for the playoffs, but he only skated for a few minutes today and was said to have looked uncomfortable. Feel free to ignore all of that and focus on the fact that the Caps have recalled Dany Sabourin from the AHL. HINT HINT.
Tom Poti (D): Out since 1/13/2011 – Groin
Tom Poti's groin has been utter garbage since approximately forever. He missed all of this season, part of last season, and in fact may never play again. In other words, Tom Poti is the Peter Regin of Washington. They're used to playing without him, so his absence is a non-issue at this point.
Tomas Vokoun (G): Out since 3/30 – Groin
Vokoun has tried to come back a couple of times from this groin strain with less-than-wonderful results. In late March he pronounced himself ready to play, then after less than one full game he was back to being injured. He's just now getting ready to start skating on his own, but I wouldn't look for him to be ready to play any time soon. Vokoun is learning the hard way that you can't bully these injuries into submission – often time is the only thing that tames an angry groin. There's no telling if he'll be back for any part of the playoffs.
Rumour has it that in order to win hockey games, you have to have a goalie. This is turning out to be problematic for the Caps who are heading into the post-season with Braden Holtby (who has played in approximately 20 NHL games) and Dany Sabourin (who hasn't played in the NHL in approximately forever) in nets. The good news is Holtby looked incredibly good Saturday night in the Caps' 4-1 victory over the Rangers. The bad news is the Rangers were playing like they were asleep, and the Bruins aren't going to be as obliging when the first round starts on Thursday.


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That's what my mother used to advise, back in the 1950s. Actually, she said, "...go to Grand Central Station." We lived in New York. The rationale, of course, was that at a train station everyone is kissing goodbye, so a romantic couple could just blend in.
I thought of this two days ago, on my way to a memorial service. I started getting tearful talking about Jill, and realized that I'd probably gone too long without one of my "good cries." I hoped I wouldn't start spilling over at awkward times, and then I thought, what better place to get weepy than at a memorial service? Indeed. I silently wept through the service, using up tissue after tissue. Only some of the tears were directly for my daughter, but all were indirectly for her, emanating from from my grieving core that reacts instantly—and in some cases, overreacts—to moving situations anywhere. It was a beautiful service, hugely attended...and the people seated around me must have thought the deceased and I were extremely close. That was hardly the case. :-) Susan |
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- Posted by FoxesEarth (My Page) on Mon, Aug 30, 04 at 20:52
One thing that astounded me was that several months after Gary died, I went to speak at a community memorial service at which I had spoken on previous occasions. I thought I had it all together. I didn't. They understood. I was terribly embarrassed. I meant my grief to be private, certainly in front of all those atrangers who had also had a loss in the previous year. They still understood. I'll know this December just how well they understood. |
Susan, interesting you bring up memorial services. Since Brian died I have only attended one funeral, that of my father-in-law. I feel I made a spectacle of myself at certain points (they played Garth Brooks' The Dance as we did for Bri). I've avoided all others since. While I have become more accustomed to tearing up and doing some crying in public, I'm far from comfortable weeping loudly around anyone. I do my "best" weeping, the beating the chest, wailing, wrenching stuff when I'm alone in my house with the windows closed. Thank God those times have gotten farther and farther apart. Here's something else--if you go to the airport and sit in your car near a runway, you can scream yourself hoarse without embarrassment. I haven't done this since 9-11 and wonder if Homeland Security would allow anyone so close to a runway anymore. |
- Posted by socks12345 (My Page) on Wed, Sep 1, 04 at 10:55
Most of us would prefer to do our weeping privately, but it is difficult to have that level of self-control. I always had a strong wish to speak at my mother's memorial service. We were like best friends, and I knew I would probably fall apart. I don't want to do that in front of a group. My doctor gave me a prescription for a tranquilizer, and I was able to do a good job speaking at the service. I have never taken a medication like this, and would like to think I have the inner strength to carry through without a drug, but it made it possible for me to do what I wanted to do. |
- Posted by Starduster (My Page) on Tue, Sep 7, 04 at 1:25
Susan, that was a lovely story.. I don't have a place like that to go to. I've been using the shower.. I cry.. but, at first I found myself sobbing so loudly.. now I cry in the shower with soft sobs... I just don't want anyone to bother me when I want to cry.. I know I cry a lot.. but, the shower helps me for now |
- Posted by SadieSadie (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 04 at 22:20
A friend of my husband passed away and we went to the funeral (about a year after we lost my dad). I cried so hard at the visitation that I swear people thought I'd been having an affair with the deceased! |
- Posted by Lulie___Wayne (email@example.com) on Fri, Sep 10, 04 at 18:20
LOL, Sadie!! Susan, I've done the same thing in various instances, but I think all people do. I kinda felt a little deceitful. Although, I never told anyone that I was sobbing because of Christin. Lu |
After loosing our son I did alright in public for several months and then lost it big time in the drug store at Easter time. I'd always bought 3 of everything, now I was only having to buy 2. I just stood there in the aisle with the peeps and chocolate bunnies and just sobbed. I don't even remember how I got home from the store that day. |
- Posted by Des_Arc_Ya_Ya (My Page) on Tue, Sep 28, 04 at 4:40
Marry, I did the same thing the first Mother's Day I only had one card to pick out - not two. My MIL had passed away and it hit me all over again when I went to pick out my Mom's card. |
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The Saturdays and Lawson play Newmarket in June
Monday, February 11, 2013
THE Saturdays and Lawson will play Summer Saturday Live at Newmarket Racecourses this summer.
Since forming in 2007, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford and Vanessa White have had 11 top ten singles including All Fired Up and Higher plus three top ten albums.
Lawson hit the mainstream while supporting The Wanted on tour two years ago. They had a great 2012, with three top ten singles. Their debut album, Chapman Square, reached number four in the charts.
"It's fantastic to be announcing a double bill of music for our first Summer Saturday Live of 2013," said Amy Starkey, regional director of Jockey Club Racecourses.
"The Saturdays and Lawson are really popular bands and our spectators will love them when they bring their infectious music to the July Course. It will be an occasion not to be missed."
They will perform on June 8. Tickets are on sale now. For the latest entertainment news follow entertainment writer Wayne Savage @WhatsonWayne on Twitter
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Leonard Cohen's Recommendation To Nico
While there is no public proclamation by Nico analogous to Leonard Cohen's Prince of Asturias Awards Speech, in which he tells the "story of how I got my song," expressing his gratitude to his guitar teacher for playing a key role n that process, that acknowledges Cohen's contribution to Nico's music, the Canadian singer-songwriter did make a specific recommendation that significantly influenced the sound of the Andy Warhol superstar once known as Christa Päffgen.
That suggestion is described in this excerpt from an album review of Nico – Frozen Borderline 1968-1970 by Andy Gill (Uncut, publication date not given):
Part of the inspiration for the album [The Marble Index] came from another ex-lover, Leonard Cohen, who encouraged Nico to take up the harmonium, the pedal-powered keyboard instrument whose wheezing drones would subsequently underpin all her future work, and which furnished a suitably haunting, miasmic base for her own compositions.
Brian Dillon, writing in Nico (Frieze,Issue 107, May 2007), elaborates:
The genius of these albums [The Marble Index (1968) and Desertshore (1970)] consists in Nico's having found a sonic palette that very nearly replicates the voice, an instrumental mirror for her stentorian vowels and long, lifeless sibilants. On the advice of Leonard Cohen (who knew a thing or two about playing to one's weaknesses), Nico had taken up the harmonium: it wheezes and yawns in perfect consort with her desiccated vocals. It's that sound, allied with a certain limited array of lyrical tropes, that has given The Marble Index, in particular, a reputation as one of the bleakest records ever made.
Nico And Her Harmonium
Wikipedia provides a helpful summary and photos of the instrument:
A harmonium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ. Sound is produced by air being blown through sets of free reeds, resulting in a sound similar to that of an accordion. The air is usually supplied by bellows operated by the foot, hand, or knees.
In North America, the most common pedal-pumped free-reed keyboard instrument is known as the "American reed organ", (or "parlor organ", "pump organ", "cabinet organ", "cottage organ", etc.) and along with the earlier melodeon, is operated by a suction bellows where air is sucked through the reeds to produce the sound. A reed organ with a pressure bellows that pushes the air through the reeds is referred to as a "harmonium". In much of Europe, the term harmonium is used to describe all pedal-pumped keyboard free-reed instruments, making no distinction whether it has a pressure or suction bellows. In India, the term generally refers to a hand-pumped instrument.
Nico played a portable, hand-operated Indian version.
Nico's harmonium was fittingly customized; note the bottle at the foot of the instrument in the photo on the right.
Leonard Cohen Protects Nico From Injury
Regardless of ones valuation of the impact of the harmonium on Nico's musical oeuvre, Leonard Cohen did at least prevent possible harm to her. In Nico's show at the Free University in Berlin, she made the mistake of singing Deutschland über Alles, causing a riot. Fortunately, her harmonium shielded her against the hailstorm of beer bottles.1 If Cohen had instead recommended she play, for example, a piccolo, musical history might have been forever altered.
Video: Nico On Harmonium Live 1987
Other Posts Featuring Nico
Leonard Cohen recounts a long list of unrequited efforts to court Nico; the concluding lines of two of the stories he tells about attempting to woo her are telling:
Nico hauled off and hit me so hard it lifted me clean off the bed.2
Nico eventually told me, "Look, I like young boys. You're just too old for me."3
More about their connection can be found at
- Ambushed In New York, Leonard Cohen Meets Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, & Aryan Ice Queen Nico
- Leonard Cohen, Gerard Malanga's Poem, And The Andy Warhol Scene
- That Leonard Cohen Article With His Romanian Girlfriend Michelle In The Opening Photo
Credit Due Department: Photo atop post found at Graham-Russell Blog. Photo featuring bottle-equipped harmonium by Serge Dumonteil. Found at StevieDixon.com. The photo to the left of the Serge Dumonteil photo is from Wikipedia.
- Nico: The End by James Young (Overlook, 1st edition September 1, 1993) [↩]
- See That Leonard Cohen Article With His Romanian Girlfriend Michelle In The Opening Photo [↩]
- See Ambushed In New York, Leonard Cohen Meets Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, & Aryan Ice Queen Nico [↩]


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Bligh stands firm against Chalco
PUBLISHED: 09 Jun 2010 14:05:00 | UPDATED: 23 Jun 2010 13:11:21PRINT EDITION: 09 Jun 2010
Premier Anna Bligh says she won't allow mining giant Chalco to renege on constructing a refinery to make their $3 billion north Queensland bauxite development viable.
The Australian Financial Review on Wednesday reported that Chalco, the Hong Kong-listed subsidiary of Chinalco, will lobby Ms Bligh to amend the lease terms of the Aurukun development after the federal government's announcement of the 40 per cent mining super profits tax.
They want Ms Bligh to amend the deal so they no longer have to build a refinery, expected to be based in Bowen, to make the project viable.
The company has just three weeks left to submit a feasibility study for the project.
However Ms Bligh stood her ground in parliament during question time on Wednesday, saying the most important stipulation when the project was put to tender on the international market was that the winning bidder build a refinery.
"Chalco was awarded this project on the basis of secondary manufacturing of this product in Queensland," she said.
"They will be subject to the firmest possible view by this government that they will only get access to the bauxite mine if they can deliver what they said they will deliver and what the other international tenderers would have been required to do.
"So what Chalco has to get over the line is not only a bauxite mine, but also a refinery on the eastern coast of Queensland.
"It's a tough project to get up, and always was, but I look forward to it getting up."
Ms Bligh also took aim at the opposition in her response, reminding them that the National Party originally awarded the contract to a French company which idly sat on the project for 35 years.
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Welcome to Anne Arundel Community College, one of the nation's most highly regarded community colleges!
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Anne Arundel Community College is the first higher education institution in Maryland to earn a rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The college achieved the level of Silver from the association, culminating a three-year process for AACC.
Anne Arundel Community College is the leader of a 10-college consortium that received a $19.7 million grant as part of the U.S. Department of Labor's Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training initiative to provide training for in-demand jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilary Solis said the college was selected as the lead college because of its national reputation for technology programming and instruction.
Anne Arundel Community College was named a "Great College to Work For" for the second consecutive year by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The college was one of 111 chosen out of 310 participants and was one of only 42 colleges and 12 community colleges named to the Great College to Work For Honor Roll.
For the second year in a row, Anne Arundel Community College's Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Police Academy degree and certificate programs received a 100 percent pass rate at a recent audit by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commissions.
Jennifer Lara, a professor of education in Anne Arundel Community College's Teacher Education and Child Care Institute, was named to the 21st Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges. The initiative, which grew out of the American Association of Community Colleges' listening tour earlier this year, is partially funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Goals are to take a year to examine the key issues and challenges facing community colleges, redefine the mission of community colleges and come up with ways to help promote that mission so that their role in contributing to society is better understood.
An Anne Arundel Community College cyber forensics team won first place in the community college division and was among the top 10 teams on the leaders' board of the U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Digital Forensics Challenge that drew 1,147 teams from all 50 states and 52 countries. The AACC team of Richard Clark, Dina Duncan Haines, London Orcurto and Christopher Rollins took first place. A second AACC team of Douglas Hayden, Robert Singleton, Jasper Tucker and Carly Wyman took third place.
Daniel Brannon, a May 2011 graduate, was one of 20 winners of a national Pearson Foundation Prize of Higher Education. He plans to use the resources from the award to help the nonprofit group he recently formed to help at-risk teens through music and the arts.
Three interior design students tied for first place in the 2011 MADE: In America Washington, D.C. Furniture Design Competition, capturing the BEST: Made in America Award. The winning entries of AACC students Susan Wasilewski, Nadia D. Vemuri Cataldi and Brandon P. King were showcased July 4 at the "Take Pride in America Celebration and Awards Ceremony."
Three students have won national honors for a one-act play, poem and an artwork entered in the League for Innovation in the Community College's 2010-2011 Student Literary Competition and Student Art Competition. Taking second place in the literary competition was Vincent Turpin for his one-act play titled "Whispers in the Dark." Honorable mention went to Benjamin L. Staisloff for his poem "My God Has Blistered Feet." Taking third place in the student art competition was Barrie Barnett for her painted portrait of her mother entitled "Bonfire of the Vanities."


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Yonutz: Gourmet Maple Bacon and Tres Leches Donuts Come to Sunrise
A few days back I made a rather stressful trip to Ikea to return a few items and purchase some more. After waiting in the Motor-Vehicles-type line to exchange some extra items, I then had to wait in another queue to buy the things that I should have purchased in the first place. Driving out two hours later, I noticed a sign with the following equation:All photos by Laine Doss Yonutz: Yo, gourmet donuts in Sunrise.
Yonuts = gourmet donuts + gelato & soft serve treats.
This was math I could get into. Plus, after a trip to big-box retail hell, I deserved a treat.
See also: Rhino Doughnuts Is Revitalizing an American Breakfast Staple
Yonutz opened in the little strip mall right in front of Ikea about six weeks ago. The shop is the brainchild of two couples, Emilio and Sarah Freire and Sophie and Ahmed Amer, Weston residents who wanted to open a unique shop in their neighborhood. The sign that lured me in.
Sophie Amer tells me that she and her husband lived in New York, where people line up, sometimes for hours, at bakeries Dominique Ansel Bakery, Magnolia Bakery, and Doughnut Plant. "We wanted to bring something to South Florida that's creative and different."
The little shop was designed by hand by sister Sophie and her husband, Emilio Freire, who has a design background. As Freire walks me through the shop, he explains the subtle touches. Repurposed vintage chairs that he commissioned from an artisan in Cape Coral and a counter from wood from the Florida Keys blend in to make an inviting atmosphere to enjoy the main attraction -- donuts.
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I.m from Mexico, I started to take thai cooking, but here in Mexico is very hard to find, if not impossible the kaffir lime leaves. I'm going to be in Dallas in September and i would really love to come back here with some seeds. Does anyone know where I can buy some? |
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you can buy a small tree at vietnamese garden centers |
I don't think the tree will survive the flight, I was thinking more like seeds to plant them here. |
I think you should buy the seed and try to raise the kaffir lime tree. But if you want to buy the kaffir lime leaves, it might survive the journey home 4 or 5 days. One of the tip is to wrap the kaffir leaves with old newspaper. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Landscape and natures
Kusu, I've missed this thread since I haven't visited here for awhile. Looks like I missed your trip to Dallas back in September. I'm in Houston and I have a small tree that had fruits this year. The fruits fell off and for some reason, I haven't thrown out the fruits. I just placed them on this table in the patio. If you still need the seeds, please send me an e-mail with your mailing address. I'll be glad to send the seeds to you. Don't worry about the cost. Please put GardenWeb on the subject; otherwise, it'd go to the spam mailbox. Thanks, Natalie |
I too would love to have a little tree. Thein, can you please tell me where there is a vietnamese garden center in the DFW area. I tried googling it and didnt find anything. Thanks! |
Does anyone know where to get thornless kaffir seeds? I saw some in Thailand and once at a local grocery store in Washington state. |
Hi everyone, I'm new, have just joined today. I'm looking for some kaffir lime seeds or plant. Any one happen to know where I can get find them in Salt Lake City, Utah? Natalie, do you still have the seeds? Thanks |
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Colorado Rockies Power Rankings - 2014
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Week 28 | 66-96 | 29 | Going into the offseason, the Rockies' plan is to try again with the same cast they thought would contend in 2013. The thinking goes that they just got unlucky with injuries in 2014, and the development of Tyler Matzek and Corey Dickerson means 2015 should be stronger. -- Richard Bergstrom (@RockiesZingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 27 | 65-91 | 28 | They haven't played a meaningful game in months, but as 2014 comes to a close, the Rockies are offering fans a few pleasant teasers for what might be in store next year. On the club's final homestand, intriguing youngsters Corey Dickerson, Tyler Matzek and Eddie Butler all helped rack up lopsided victories that lifted the team out of last place. -- Ryan Hammon (@ryanhammon), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 26 | 59-90 | 29 | The only thing standing in the way of the first 100-loss season in team history is the final six home games. The Rockies are coming off back-to-back road sweeps where they scored just eight runs and are now 20-55 away from Denver. It's not a new story, but it is more depressing than before. -- Eric Garcia McKinley (@garcia_mckinley), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 25 | 59-84 | 29 | Uplifting week for the Rockies, taking two out of three from the Giants and sweeping the Padres. They all but avoided the dreaded 100-loss mark, as they would have to lose 16 out of their last 19 to do that. Re-signing Jorge De La Rosa is also an encouraging sign in an otherwise brutal season. -- Juan Pablo Zubillaga (@JpZubillaga), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 24 | 54-82 | 29 | Colorado's quest to play spoiler hit a bump as they lost three of four in San Francisco, bolstering the Giants' playoff chances last week. Tyler Matzek is 23 years old and is worth getting excited about. The lefty tossed 14 innings, giving up 11 hits and just two runs over two starts last week. -- J.J. Buck (@JBuck610) Rockies Zingers | |
Week 23 | 52-77 | 29 | The news doesn't get any better for the Rockies, as Michael Cuddyer joined Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez on the disabled list. The team is responding, though, winning five of its past eight to move out of the cellar for the majors' worst record. Corey Dickerson continues to be 2014's shining light, and he'll look to rally the troops as August ends. -- Scott Fults (@theREALsfults), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 22 | 49-75 | 30 | After a Rockies review with a blogger panel covered many a topic (except for the busted water main, which hadn't happened yet), the view of Mile High Sports from the Roxpile on Sunday induced many smiles as a Purple Row of fans watched the Rockies retire Todd Helton's number and then the Reds with two come-from-behind wins and a Michael Cuddyer cycle in the doubleheader. -- Richard Bergstrom (@RockiesZingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 21 | 46-71 | 30 | The Rockies, who own an MLB-worst 18-41 road record, haven't won consecutive away games since sweeping the Giants from June 13 to 15. --ESPN.com | |
Week 20 | 44-67 | 28 | The Rockies stood pat at the trade deadline -- much to the dismay of fans and contenders looking to pick the carcass of the 2014 roster. After being tied for first in the NL West on May 7, the Rockies officially now have the worst record in the National League, and many are calling for big changes in the offseason. -- Adam Peterson (@PlayerTBNL), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 19 | 43-61 | 28 | The Rockies should be sellers, but they really don't want to sell. Even the players they might sell are getting their value dinged by injury, sending them to day-to-day status or the DL. Yet if the Rockies are going to contend in future seasons, something needs to be done because, as we've seen in 2014, their internal solutions to injury didn't work out that well. -- Richard Bergstrom (@RockiesZingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 18 | 40-58 | 28 | Swept in Pittsburgh during the weekend, the Rockies emerged from the break along the same trajectory they've been on since May. However, while the losing has become familiar, it's taken on a darker aura with owner Dick Monfort's recent public-relations gaffes, including the suggestion that Denver doesn't deserve a team. -- Ryan Hammon (@ryanhammon), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 17 | 40-55 | 27 | After beginning the season 22-14, the Rockies limp into the All-Star break with a 40-55 record. It's hard to imagine a second half worse than the first, especially with a roster resembling full-strength. But it's time to look forward. The story for July will be whether the Rockies sell at the trade deadline or stand pat. -- Eric Garcia McKinley (@garcia_mckinley), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 16 | 37-52 | 28 | Numbers do lie. Despite having the best average in baseball and being in the top three in runs and hits, they were sliced and diced by Nationals and Dodgers starters last week. Now looking up at San Diego in the NL West, the Rockies look to end the first half on a positive note with six home games: three vs. San Diego and three vs. Minnesota. -- J.J. Buck (@jbuck610 ), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 15 | 36-46 | 24 | The Rockies will be glad to see the calendar flip to July. Not only do they get to say goodbye to an 8-19 June in which their starting pitchers put up a 7.13 ERA, but starting pitchers Brett Anderson and Jordan Lyles, as well as Gold Glove-winner Nolan Arenado, all out due to broken-hand-related maladies, should return soon. Adam Peterson (@PlayerTBNL), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 14 | 34-41 | 21 | Despite getting no-hit by Clayton Kershaw, Corey Dickerson and friends continue to shine offensively while pitching keeps the Rockies from staying in games. Recent call-ups, both in the rotation and bullpen, look to right the ship moving forward, as reinforcements from the disabled list are eagerly anticipated. -- Scott Fults (@theREALsfults), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 13 | 34-35 | 23 | On the 15th day of June, the Rockies somehow gave to me ... a five-game winning streak! Four starting pitchers injured, no Cargo, sore toe for Tulo and a Rutledge hitting quite sweet. All caroling aside, if the Rockies can tread water until the team gets healthy, it'll be a merry season indeed. -- Richard Bergstrom (@RockiesZingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 12 | 29-33 | 22 | The Rockies returned from a horrible road trip to play horribly at home, dropping below .500. The only pitcher to get a win this homestand was just demoted to the bullpen. To add injury to insult, the Rockies sent Jordan Lyles, Boone Logan and Carlos Gonzalez to the DL. One-fourth of the Rockies' payroll is now disabled. -- Richard Bergstrom (@RockiesZingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 11 | 28-28 | 11 | Losing on a walk-off home run Sunday -- by Michael Bourn of all people -- was a fitting end to a dreadful 2-7 trip. The silver lining? The Rockies are .500 despite having played more road games than any other team. Coors Field will be a busy place this summer, and Colorado's .696 winning percentage at home is best in the majors. -- Ryan Hammon (@rockieszingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 10 | 27-23 | 9 | At 27-23, the Rockies have the exact same record as they did last year at this point. That team ended up 74-88. This year's team is better than that, but for a team already dealing with injuries, their chances to contend might have gone out of fashion quicker than the headfirst slide. -- Richard Bergstrom (@rockieszingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 9 | 25-20 | 7 | The Rockies stumbled in Kansas City and finished 2-3 last week after a series win against the Padres. They face a much tougher schedule this week, with three at home against the Giants and then three in Atlanta. Winning three would keep them in the thick of it. Getting Wilin Rosario back should be a huge lift. -- Juan Pablo Zubillaga (@jpzubillaga ), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 8 | 23-17 | 5 | The Rockies have as many days off this week (two) as they have had since Opening Day. No matter. The series loss in Cincinnati this past weekend was their first since April 11-13. The Rockies will have to sweep two in Kansas City and beat James Shields, for a winning road trip. It would be a nice boost before returning home to face the Padres and Giants. -- Eric Garcia McKinley (@garcia_mckinley), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 7 | 19-14 | 8 | The Rockies have won their last five series and sport the best run differential in the National League. Interleague play is the theme this week, but they will dodge Yu Darvish. With a good two weeks, they would set up a first place-fight against the Giants and have home-field advantage in the series. -- Richard Bergstrom (@rockieszingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 6 | 14-12 | 11 | The Rockies wrapped up another winning week, this time against two strong division rivals in the Giants and Dodgers. Winning a road series at Dodger Stadium should bolster the young team's confidence going into a softer week against the struggling Diamondbacks in the desert followed by the Mets at Coors. -- Juan Pablo Zubillaga (@rockieszingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 5 | 10-10 | 16 | The Rockies have juggled injuries while tiptoeing around a .500 record. It's possibly an illusion since they have played only one winning team this year. For their next trick, they take their act (most runs scored/third most runs allowed in the NL) against the Dodgers with a Giants encore. -- Richard Bergstrom (@rockieszingers), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 4 | 6-7 | 17 | The Rockies are personifying mediocrity: they have alternated wins and losses over the past eight contests and have yet to crack .500. The rotation remains unstable. Tyler Chatwood returned from the DL, but Brett Anderson might be taking his place. The bats and bullpen look good, though -- they will both be needed, as the Rockies' next day off is April 24. -- Eric Garcia McKinley (@garcia_mckinley), Rockies Zingers | |
Week 3 | 3-4 | 21 | The Rockies' starting pitching minus "ace" Jorge De La Rosa has been happily adequate. Charlie Blackmon has gotten the most time in center field, but leaves one lefty on the bench and without Boone Logan, only one lefty in the bullpen. That might be fine if managing playing time for other outfielders and the bullpen had been happily adequate. -- Richard Bergstrom, Rockies Zingers | |
Week 2 | 0-0 | 21 | The Rockies could have a good pitching staff. They could have a good offense. It's a long shot they'll contend in 2014 and the danger is being close enough to jeopardize 2015 with a bad trade or an early prospect promotion, but the front office is feeling pressure to win. -- Richard Bergstrom, Rockies Zingers |


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Launched in '92, the place is now one of the grooviest in Edinburgh. Owned by the same people who also own many stylish places like Indigo Yard, Rick's and Opal Lounge. Stylish though a wee bit busy place with buzz and noise but good food. Expect the contemporary favorites on the menu.
Bruntsfield's favourite bistro serves meals or snacks at pretty much any time of the day or night. Stylish and relaxed it's popular with locals for lunch and young trendies are attracted by their pitchers of cocktails at night.
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Read the full Front-of-Pack Food Labelling Report. Nutrition information panels are required on most food labels in Australia so consumers can look past all the marketing claims on the label and find out how healthy a food really is. But it may be more helpful if nutrition information was displayed on the front of food labels in an easily understood format. There are calls for Australia to follow the UK's lead and introduce traffic light labelling that would award red, amber or green traffic lights to individual foods based on their total fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt content. A red light for saturated fat would mean the product was high in saturated fat, while a green light for sugar would indicate low sugar content. Instead of using traffic lights, some manufacturers here and overseas have introduced an alternative '% daily intake' or '%DI labelling system that indicates the extent to which one serve of a product meets the average adult's daily requirement for a whole range of nutrients. Having seen the developments overseas, our Food Regulation Ministerial Council is considering whether we need to introduce a front-of-pack labelling system in Australia and which system would be best. The West Australian and South Australian health ministers are among those pushing for traffic light labels to help consumers make healthier choices.
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Currently, the industry-preferred %DI scheme is only voluntary but many food manufacturers like Kellogg and Nestle, and supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths are adopting it. But as our research shows, that doesn't mean it's best for consumers. Traffic lights provide factual, 'at a glance' information to help shoppers quickly compare products which may appear identical or tout persuasive health claims. While the industry says that traffic lights are too simplistic, simple colour-coding is in fact its greatest virtue. Should traffic light labelling be introduced it would complement, not replace additional back-of-pack information and the government's healthy eating advice. So Australians will still be taught the benefits fruit and vegetables and that an apple is a healthier choice than a packet of lollies.
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sovercash1 Posts: 112Guys I don't know if you can believe the site, but normally they are correct on the info..7.3L
Diesel Engine -
SuperDuty F-Series
Automatic Transmission
2000 Model Year 2001 Model Year
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zman2000 Posts: 4To cdean i am not one of those dealer but i am a salesman who like you has to pay bill so your right when you say i will do anything like sell most of our inventory at a $100. over I sorry I can't do that on 2001 modle or F250/350 yet but you and Mr snags will be the first to know....
cdean Posts: 1,110it is a wild, entirely unsubstantiated rumor that has gone on for years.
The answer is no. Ford has contract and Navistar has a new engine developed that will power Fords for the next 5 years. Cummins isn't even in the picture for Ford light duty pickups.
In the 2 ton applications (big delivery trucks), you have always been able to get Cummins in Fords, as well as Cats, or Detroit Diesels, or Internationals. -
sinclair2 Posts: 1My truck will be used mostly for basis transportation and occasionally to pull an l8 ft enclosed trailer weighing 4,500 lbs. Is the 5.4 up to the task or is the 7.3 worth the extra money, noise, and smell? If I were hauling over 6,000 I would go for the 7.3, but in this case, just don,t know. What's your opinions? My last question-when will the dealers be taking orders for the 200l's .
horseman2 Posts: 2I posted this in another area but I see these may be newer postings.
I am planning to purchase a 2001 F-250 SD 4WD (probably diesel) to replace my faithful 1988 suburban. We plan to switch to a 5th wheel camper from our tow behind camping trailer. My question is: can I tow with the short box F-250? Is there enough room for the hook up or does it have to be the long box? I have never towed a 5th wheel at all, and I see that many of you tow regularly. It would only be several times a year but I think they look and sound like awesome trucks.
I have been reading with interest the many postings here about the Ford Super Duty's and am becoming more convinced that this is the truck for me.
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woofer1 Posts: 2I ordered my f-250sd v-10 cc on june 5th and the dealer just called me and said it would go on the line July 31st. I should have it the second or third week in Aug. I am paying $100 over invoice. I talked to him and he said that the price increase would only be a couple of hundred bucks. but for those of you who choose to get one after Oct. 1st will see a big increase.
basecircle Posts: 1I ordered an F250SD SC XLT v10 4x4 With standard mirrors. 500 over invoice 12/23/99 deleveried 6/27/00. Gets 12mpg, rides like a truck,and fun to drive commuting 22 miles to Cleveland each way. The problem is the standard right side mirror is flat, not convex like every other standard right side mirror.
The standard mirrors are not adequate for the safe operation of my vehicle. The right side mirror is flat and the driver can not see enough area on the right side of the pickup to drive safely. The dealer and Ford Motor Company's Customer Assistance Center told me "that is what Ford puts on that truck, get over it-no one else has complained." This is a knowing disregard for my safety. I believe this is called a negligent design defect.
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jbear87 Posts: 13I am interested in the gas mileage that you are getting with the power stroke. I will be in the market for a new truck in a about a year. I am anticipating a power stroke with the 3.73 rear end. I have always been a Ford man, and currently drive a F150 with a 302, but I am anticipating having to pull a trailer/boat occasionally. How is this engine compared to Dodge's? I also heard that Chevy struck a deal with Isuzu and will be putting out a new diesel. The stats on it is impressive.
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fbroom Posts: 29I recommend you check out the Ford Superduty thread on this site. It's currently topic 1849. This issue has come up at least a couple of times. The dealer and customer service were'nt fooling ya, that's how the standard mirrors come on the Super Duty (go figure). I've heard one person ordered a right hand mirror for an Excursion (it has the convex mirror) as it is pretty much a direct bolt on replacement on the Super Duty. The excursion mirror is heated and therefore there is some wiring that you can't use, but other than that it's the same exact mirror physically. I recommend you search through the Super Duty topic as the writer provided a pretty thorough explanation of his experience. Seems Ford can put a convex mirror on the Excursion but can't put it on a Super Duty even though it's the same mirror on both vehicles (I don't get it). Another writer on the Super Duty topic indicated he took his ride to a glass shop and they installed a convex mirror in place of the flat mirror. This option was also a heck of a lot cheaper than procuring a whole new Excursion assembly. Whatever option you chose, I wish you good luck.
mlister Posts: 6Folks: Just picked up my Dealer Order Receipt Confimation (DORA) from my dealer on a F-250 Super Duty XLT with Crew Cab, 4x2. Wanted to pass along MSRP data from that sheet so that all could see.
Base MRSP = $27,035 (up $440.00 from 2000)
7.3L Turbo Diesel = $4,720. (up $120. from 2000)
Elec 4-spd auto trans = $1,095. (no Change)
3.73 Ltd Slip Axle = $285. (no change)
Cab Steps = $370. (no Change)
Sliding Rr Window = $125. (no Change)
Driver Pwr Seat = $290. (no Change)
Privacy Glass = $100. (no Change)
Keyless Entry = $170. (no Change)
Premium Stereo w/cass/cd = NC (Down $190. from 2000)
Power Mirrors = NC (Down $100. from 2000)
Overall, Ford has now included CD and power mirrors on the XLT packages. This is good news. MSRP increase appears to be nominal, with only changes in Base MSRP and Diesel engine.
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hubrex2 Posts: 24Basecircle--I am the one who posted info on replacing flat right side mirrors on the Superduty thread--just happen to be scanning this thread for the first time and saw your post. I share (or more accurately once shared) your concern about the safety of driving a vehicle as large as a SD with limited angle of view mirrors. You can indeed replace the whole assembly through Ford by ordering and Excursion replacement mirror, but it is sold as a unit with the pivoting assembly. This means you have to do some rewiring, as the Excursion mirror is heated, and it is pretty expensive--$60+, not including labor. My dealer told me about replacement glass through a glass shop. It was listed as Excursion replacement glass, and was just that--glass, no other assembly. They popped out the old flat glass, installed the new, convex glass for 28 bucks total. Small addition to the truck, BIG improvement in driving. I no longer feel blind on the interstate or when backing a trailer. Hope this helps--I can give you the glass dealer name here in Colorado, although I'm sure you'll be able to find similar products wherever you are.
jimveta Posts: 96i've seen f-550's and above offered
with cummins, but the thing i don't get is that
they are much weaker (195 hp if i recall) and
i've read about someone who has an f-550
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bucky44 Posts: 19Since the Deep Wedgewood Blue is being replaced by True Blue (L2 order code), does anyone know how it compares? Lighter? Darker?
Are there any sites which have pics of this new color? I want to order an '01, but won't until I find out what this color looks like.
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cdean Posts: 1,110jimveta
The Cummins in the F550, though I haven't seen the spec, is probably a low rpm engine. So even though it probably has higher torque output than the Dodge Ram version, its not going to generate a lot of horsepower. They usually compensate for the narrow RPM range by having a split axle or many geared tranny.
Those trucks are enormous and heavy, you won't get a whole lot of acceleration out of them.
The GM's have the Caterpillar option in those, i never anyone say anything bad about it. Not sure if Ford offers the Cat or not. -
runamok Posts: 1I read response about tanrat getting 12-15 mpg, just wondering if that's towing mileage or non-towing? I have a 5th wheel that unloaded weighs 7900 lbs. Also, I heard from a friend that he knows someone who owns a 1 ton Ford superduty and normally gets 20 mpg when not towing, interstate driving 75mph. I find this hard to believe. Anyone agree? I am interested in a Ford Crewcab F250 Superduty either a 2000 or 2001, 7.3 liter diesel. Would also like to compare this with the new Chevy diesel that is coming either this fall or early next spring. Anyone heard of how they are supposed to compare?
leeper Posts: 5I just ordered my 2001 F250 4x4 Crew LB Lariat. I hear people talking about a leveling kit for the front end. I believe this consists of new front springs to bring the front up (2.5 inch) level with the rear end. Does anyone know about this?
FYI: heated seats were $220, 6 disc was $210.
Color is dark highland green over harvest gold. The new colors can be seen in your dealer's order book (no brochures yet). Take the color page out of the binder and look at the colors in the sun before choosing!
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I am going to have to be selective about my seed trading this year b/c I don't have very much seed to trade, and with moving I only want seeds of plants I really really really want to grow... Later in the winter if I have extra stuff I'll look at offering for SASE, or for things that aren't on my list. Sorry!!
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I have some Malva Zebrina and Braveheart but they are all mixed up in the same envelope. I'm interested in your sunflower Pastiche. |
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What do you know about the legality of planting P. somniferum. Pics on Google look gorgeous but I know there was a grower arrested in Calgary for having 1500 plants. See the link! Clayton |
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nyssaman, thanx. I know all about the ins and outs of growing the somniferum poppy's as garden flowers. I've taught it to all the local RCMP and bylaw officers. A neighbor begged me for my "held back seeds" this spring and I gave them up. Now we are moving and my plants aren't going to go to seed b4 we're gone. That's why I'm asking for them in my wish list. A couple of people who I've sent seed to, and the lady I originally got them from are hoping to harvest for me but I'm trying to cover any and all bases! |
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scmmwiebe, the kind of somniferum I really like is the bright purple kind. But thanx for the offer! I've actually found 2 friends who I've given seed to in the past with some blooming they will try to collect seed for me, and the lady I originally got them from has some extra seed for me. So my poppy garden will be able to continue! Barb, I'm emailing you now!!! |
Updated lists! Seeds to trade: Wild Rose Morning Glory "split personality"(free pkg from T&M I never used) Sunflower "Pastiche" (also free pkg from T&M I never used) Aquilegia "Mini-Star" Aquilegia "Kristall" Aquilegia "Red&Yellow" Viola "Sunny Royale" Viola "Blackberry Cream" Viola "Johnny Jump Ups" Seeds I'm looking for: Lavatera "Twins Cool White" Malva "Braveheart" Oenothera Flava "low growing evening primrose" Tulip "Lemon Swirl" Poppy "Purple Somniferum" Poppy "Danish Flag" Varigated Iris Loofa |
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In both of those, and this year's free Shakespeare in the Park production, the Magritte touch (the painter is known for his surreal images of mysterious, formally dressed men wearing bowler hats) is all over the stage. "Twelfth Night," currently running in Pleasanton's Amador Valley Community Park, plays in front of a sky blue wall, painted with fluffy clouds. And at the start, a group of men dressed in formal suits and derby hats come on stage and begin playing music for the start of the show.
It's a delightful image that makes a stunning first impression. In fact, the entire production is filled with these memorable scenes, cleverly created by director Kenneth Kelleher.
As yet, however, the scenes have yet to gel into a cohesive whole, so the play drifts from captivating, to confusing, to lackluster, then back to captivating. There's something there, all right, but it has yet to present itself in a unified fashion.
This could have something to do with the different performance levels of the cast, or to the newness of the production, which opened a week ago and will play around the Bay through late September.
The Magritte setting serves as a surreal base for "Twelfth Night," another one of Shakespeare's comic ventures into the world of gender-bending and mistaken identity.
It all begins when Viola (Alexandra Matthew) lands on the shore of Illyria. She and her twin brother Sebastian (Michael Craig Storm) have been in a shipwreck. Sebastian remains lost, and as Viola makes her way into the new land, she decides she would do better if she disguised herself as a boy.
She calls herself Cesario, and becomes a member of Duke Orsinio's home, where one of her duties is to visit the lovely Olivia (Mia Tangano). Cesario is to tell Olivia of her master's love, but ends up being Olivia's idea of a perfect boy toy.
Olivia's uncle, Sir Toby Belch (Julian Lopez-Morillas) and his drinking pal, Sir Andrew Aguecheek (Alex Moggridge) decide to confuse matters more by forging a letter to her straight-laced steward, Malvolio (Jack Powell) hinting she is in love with him.
And so it goes in a spiral of mistaken identity and romance, spinning wildly across Illyria until happily ever after.
The show is a tremendous amount of fun, and perfect for outdoor summer entertainment. Right now, Lopez-Morillas and Moggridge steal the show with their comic performances. Powell, too, hits the high points, as do Matthew and Tagano.
The play has had a decidedly shaky start, but it should ripen from here, and become a solidly delightful show as summer rolls along.
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I guess so. It doesn't really bother me
Another original bites the dust...
My trips back to Fantasyland definitely won't be the same without it, but I can think of other attractions that I would be more upset to see gone.
I went on Snow one last time in April. It was just painful. Just wish it would be reimagineered as an attraction and not another Meet and Greet.
no has it been there the wole time?
Yes, it was an original attraction. If you and your family ever make it to Disneyland, California has kept both Snow White and Mr. Toad, which also closed down to make room for the Pooh ride in Fantasyland. Snow White was very near the castle. It closed down on May 31st this year.
I guess it's always sad to see an original go. But, I hadn't been on it since I was a kid, and didn't even care for it then. It wasn't horrible, it just had no element to it that made me want to ride it multiple times.
When you think back to the early years of Fantasyland, it really had some terribly bland rides littering it. Snow White, Mr. Toad's, and of course the horrid 20K Under The Sea.
its sad for me because i remember the first time my lil girl rode it and she screamed at snow white to "NO eat the apple" so we always ride it and we always hollered no eat the apple..lol
I'll miss it just as I do so many others that I remember riding as a kid. On the other hand I like seeing all the new things the Imagineers come up with using new technology.
When I saw this thread in "i remember lost attractions" I almost couldn't believe that it was true.. I've been to disney 3 times, ranging from when i was 8 to 12.. and I might not have gone on this ride every time, but it was always there... And just to think that this ride is all of a sudden gone is a little insane.. Now I haven't been in 5 years and I have no plans to go in the near future, but just to think that it's gone is a little strange
The ride closed a month ago and already we're posting in the "I Remember" section? Anyone else remember last month? I know I do.
Yeh but to Mikes point... They probably haven't even done anything within it and already we are making it as if it's been gone for 10 years... Don't get me wrong it isn't good when an original is closed for good... But think about it... Which would you rather see go... This or the Jungle Cruise...? Or HM...? It was probably the best one they could've closed out of the originals... Walt never wanted a museum... This is that vision...


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~ * Charles Massicot Gandolfo * ~ According to family legend, near Port Margot, on the northern coast of ancient Saint-Domingue, the French corsair commander, Daubert, had a plantation, a wife and an infant son. In the summer of 1791 the entire region from Le Cap to Port-de-Paix erupted in revolution and violence. History's only successful slave revolt began in flames and blood. The story recounts how the privateer, turned planter, managed to ride up to the from gate of the plantation home, bloodied and wounded. He lived only long enough to warn his wife of the enraged slave army coming close behind him. The new widow grabbed their infant son and stood, frozen, in panic and resignation. Just then a lone, quite voice came up to her. Jacquinette, a slave, took the woman's hand and lead her to a shed near the main house. As the slave army approached ever closer, she hid the mother and child in barrels then guarded them as the rebels ransacked and burned everything else. Finally, as the furious regiment moved on to other targets, Jacquinette smuggled the barrels, mother and child onto a nearby refugee ship. In the U.S. Census of 1810, the Widow Daubert is listed in New Orleans on Kerelec Street in the Faubourg Marigny with a minor son and one female slave. In time the young widow's attention turned again to marriage and before long she was remarried to a Frenchman and subsequently moved to start a new life in Bordeaux, France. The primary care and attention of the her son fell to the supervision of the now freed woman, Jacquinette. In time the bond between the young boy and Jacquinette became so strong that she not only became his practical Mother, she also dominated his life even after he himself married and had children of his own. The only other thing family lore tells us about Jacquinette, was, that she was Voodoo Queen. The young Daubert became the Assessor of the old New Orleans Third District during the time it was an autonomous Creole entity within the City of New Orleans. As powerful and prominent as Daubert became, it was said he was always ruled by Jacquinette. Francois Daubert died in 1875, and while his great-great-great grandson, Charles Massicot Gandolfo, was not born until 1939, somehow the spirit of Jacquinette continued to rule. Charles Massicot Gandolfo got the sobriquet, Voodoo Charlie, from the celebrity interviewer, Larry King, during the 1988 Presidential party convention in New Orleans. Funny, in the family, we never called him "Charlie," and he never used that nickname, but this time it stuck. My brother died on Mardi Gras day, 2001, and while the Voodoo Museum was only a small part of all that he was, it is the most tangible part of his legacy and the part that brings us here. The difference between a Creole, and an American, it has been observed, is that the Creole loves life and all it's dependents such as art, romance, music, food, honor, faith, justice, family, charity, etc., while the American loves first, and foremost, money. Charles Massicot Gandolfo was a pure Creole both by blood and soul. He always liked to known as Charles Massicot Gandolfo. He always said his name was Charles and, he loved our full middle name, which was our Mother's maiden name. Charles never was of any profession, although he mastered a few. First, and foremost he was an artist. Taking a natural talent he demonstrated as a child, he studied Commercial Art at Delgado College and fine arts under the celebrated John McCrady at his art school in the French Quarter. He specialized in animals, Louisiana swamp scenes, Mardi Gras, portraits and the sensuality of the female form. His portrait of Marie Laveau for the Voodoo Museum is world recognized. In the early 1960's he served in the Louisiana Army National Guard with the historic Washington Artillery. In the late 1960's and early 1970's he owned and operated a network of hair salons called the Salon of the Artist. His final project, which was never completed, was the creation of a Louisiana folklore and folk life swamp attraction called the Forbidden Jungle. And, of course, from its creation in 1972, through today, he was the founder and creator of the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum. Charles' passions were real and his dedications tangible. He proudly wore the label "liberal." In particular, in the great causes of his times, he championed both Civil Rights and Women's Issues. He did so not only in speech and affirmations, but in action. Besides marching in the original Equal Rights parade protest in New York in 1970, he worked for liberal and Democratic causes in the deep south without fear of personal safety. His small clay bust of John F. Kennedy, painfully sculpted in the days between his assassination and burial, remains a visible legacy of his open heartedness and ideals. Charles loved Louisiana. In 1968, when we took a took a road trip to the west coast and back, he made sure first to have the Governor's office send him a miniature state flag we could attach to our vehicle's antenna. As a kid, I had already gone with him to every one of Louisiana's 64 Parishes. He loved the swamps, cypress tress, Spanish moss, snakes, alligators and even nutrias. He loved alligator sauce piquant and almost anything he could put Tobassco sauce on. He loved to tell about the Chinese Bandits of the 1958 LSU national football championship. He loved Cajun music, classic music and opera. He knew where the old haunted slave run-a-way villages were in the swamps. He knew more about Louisiana geography, history and culture than all the state's museums and university's could hope to know. To some people he was a "mark." But, the joke is on them. He knew what he was doing and always did exactly what he wanted to do. Some people are just really and intentionally that giving. When the Voodoo Museum opened in 1972 the only other businesses with any Voodoo affiliation, even indirectly, were the small old "voodoo" drugstores in the neighborhoods of New Orleans. Today, Voodoo has become a commercial catch phrase with multitudes of Voodoo shops in the French Quarter, Voodoo Tours, music, food, souvenirs, sports, drinks, temples, etc. Most, if not all, in some way owe heir origins to Voodoo Charlie and the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum. In a way, his place in the history of Voodoo should rightfully be as the person who began the New Orleans Voodoo Renaissance and preserved this uniquely Creole part of Louisiana. Voodoo Charlie always did, and always will, belong to the magic, romance and Voodoo of Louisiana. |


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There are six reasons why patients either fail to lose enough weight or regain weight. Four are technically related to the procedure:
However, these four causes are, in large part, related to poor eating habits, particularly frequent or constant overeating. The fifth reason is overeating and non healthy food choices after the operation. The sixth and most frequent reason is lack of exercise. If a patient frequently eats high caloric foods and drinks high caloric liquids, he or she will gain weight.
The goal of the operations are to allow a morbidly obese person to undergo a significant weight loss and to give them the opportunity to maintain that weight loss through a surgical procedure that reduces the capacity and emptying of the stomach. It is hoped that through these means the individual will become motivated to undergo more physical activity and exercise, thus not only decreasing the amount of calories taken in but also increasing the amount of calories used.
Do people ever lose more weight than is safe?
Although anything is possible, patients rarely drop below their ideal body weight and in the rare person who does, it is generally for only a brief period of time.


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