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"'Enemy Territory': Immigration Enforcement in the US-Mexico Borderlands" (August 2014)
"In 2008, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) described the US border as a 'Constitution-Free Zone,' referring to a 100-mile wide strip of territory around the 'external boundary' of the nation within which Fourth Amendment protections against random and arbitrary stops and searches by law-enforcement officials do not apply. According to the ACLU, the 197.4 million people residing in this zone—roughly two-thirds of the US population—are subject to 'administrative' stops by the Border Patrol or other federal authorities for the purpose of guarding the nation's borders from security threats (ACLU 2008b). The inland checkpoints where the Border Patrol conducts 'administrative' stops and searches are mostly clustered near the southwest borderlands of California, Arizona, and Texas, but are also found along the northern border in Washington state and could, in principle, appear anywhere else along US land or coastal borders (ACLU 2008a)..."
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"Washington Times Serves Up Some Anti-Immigrant Tea-Party Populism" (December 16, 2014)
"Since 2010, the boundaries have been blurring among nativist organizations, Tea Party factions, and so-called "Patriot" groups as both their memberships and leaderships commingle. And so self-described nativists are now likely to spew forth rhetoric that is heavily imbued with the kind of shrill anti-government propaganda one might find on display at a Tea Party rally. Likewise, members of the various Tea Party factions are quick to blame immigrants for just about every perceived ill of U.S. society and the U.S. economy. This ideological cross-pollination was showcased by the Washington Times on December 2, when the newspaper published 'a sponsored report' that bears the logos of two well-known nativist organizations: the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and NumbersUSA. The 'report' is actually a collection of largely fact-free ideological screeds penned by various luminaries of the Far Right. Their target: President Obama's executive action on immigration..."
"New Report Highlights Immigrant Contributions to the Texas Economy" (September 19, 2014)
"There is no shortage of data on the ways in which immigration has added value to the Texas economy. As workers, taxpayers, consumers, and entrepreneurs, immigrants contribute billions of dollars to the state each year. And, contrary to popular stereotype, the contributions of immigrants are not confined to the labor of low-wage workers in construction and food service, but also encompass highly skilled professionals and business owners in science, technology, and engineering..."
"Anti-Immigrant Group Repeatedly Blames Immigrants for Unemployment" (September 11, 2014)
"According to anti-immigrant groups such as the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), every immigrant worker who enters the U.S. labor force is stealing a job from a native-born worker. In this view of the world, employment is a zero-sum game in which immigrants and the native-born compete for a fixed number of jobs. So it should come as no surprise that CIS has been gradually releasing a series of state backgrounders which seek to demonstrate that all of the net increase in employment in a given state since 2000 went to immigrants. Over the past couple of months, CIS has targeted Tennessee, then Florida, then North Carolina, then Georgia. The arguments are the same for each state, as are the flaws in reasoning..."
American Immigration Council
No Action Taken: Lack of CBP Accountability in Responding to Complaints of Abuse
(with Daniel E. Martínez and Guillermo Cantor, May 2014)
"Data obtained by the American Immigration Council shine a light on the lack of accountability and transparency which afflicts the U.S. Border Patrol and its parent agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The data, which the Immigration Council acquired through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, covers 809 complaints of alleged abuse lodged against Border Patrol agents between January 2009 and January 2012. These cases run the gamut of physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. Although it is not possible to determine which cases had merit and which did not, it is astonishing that, among those cases in which a formal decision was issued, 97 percent resulted in 'No Action Taken.' On average, CBP took 122 days to arrive at a decision when one was made. Moreover, among all complaints, 40 percent were still 'pending investigation' when the complaint data were provided to the Immigration Council..."
The Growth of the U.S. Deportation Machine: More Immigrants are being "Removed" from the United States than Ever Before (March 2014)
"Despite some highly public claims to the contrary, there has been no waning of immigration enforcement in the United States. In fact, the U.S. deportation machine has grown larger in recent years, indiscriminately consuming criminals and non-criminals alike, be they unauthorized immigrants or long-time legal permanent residents (LPRs). Deportations under the Obama administration alone are now approaching the two-million mark. But the deportation frenzy began long before this milestone. The federal government has, for nearly two decades, been pursuing an enforcement-first approach to immigration control that favors mandatory detention and deportation over the traditional discretion of a judge to consider the unique circumstances of every case. The end result has been a relentless campaign of imprisonment and expulsion aimed at noncitizens—a campaign authorized by Congress and implemented by the executive branch. While this campaign precedes the Obama administration by many years, it has grown immensely during his tenure in the White House. In part, this is the result of laws which have put the expansion of deportations on automatic. But the continued growth of deportations also reflects the policy choices of the Obama administration. Rather than putting the brakes on this non-stop drive to deport more and more people, the administration chose to add fuel to the fire..."


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Chipotle-Marinated Pork Tenderloin
A tenderloin is the ideal dinner for two: easy, fast and simple.
canned chipotle chile in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, (see Ingredient Note)
1 clove
garlic, minced
1/2 cup
orange juice
3 tablespoons
lime juice
1 tablespoon
red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon
dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon
ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground pepper
8 ounces
pork tenderloin, (see Kitchen Tip), trimmed of fat
- Combine chipotle and sauce, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender or mini food processor; blend or process until the chipotle is chopped and the mixture is relatively smooth. Pour into a sealable plastic bag, add pork and seal, squeezing out any excess air from the bag. Turn to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to high or heat a large indoor grill pan over high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade (discard marinade). Grill the pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into the center of the meat registers 145° F, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Ingredient Note: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapenos packed in a flavorful sauce. Find them with Mexican foods in large supermarkets.
Kitchen Tip: One pork tenderloin typically weighs about 1 pound, enough for 4 servings. You can marinate a whole pound in the same amount of marinade used to marinate the 8 ounces in this recipe and have enough cooked tenderloin for 2 dinners (for 2 people). Or freeze half for up to 3 months.
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Makes: 2 servings
- Calories129
- Fat3 g
- Saturated fat1 g
- Cholesterol62 mg
- Carbohydrates2 g
- Dietary fiber0 g
- Protein22 g
- Sodium168 mg
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First Lady Aims to Set New World Record for Jumping Jacks
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
First lady Michelle Obama, who is using her role to champion the causes of healthy eating and fitness for children, attempted Tuesday to help break the Guinness World Record for the most people to do jumping jacks for one minute.
The Associated Press reported that Obama led hundreds of local children in one minute of jumping jacks on the South Lawn of the White House. The event was reviewed by a Guinness World Records official, and it signaled the beginning of a 24-hour challenge to have more than 20,000 people around the world doing the exercise for one minute. The previous record was set on March 22, 2011, with 20,425 jumpers taking part.
The Washington Post's Reliable Source blog was at the White House yesterday:
The first lady bounced out to squeals from the crowd.
"We're going to show people today is that moving is fun, right?" she exhorted.
Yeah!!! The kids were all ready to jump their little hearts out. . . but the official countdown clock still had four minutes before they could start. [TV personality Al] Roker killed time with a game of "Simon Says" and a joke. ("What did the snail say on top of the turtle? Wheeeeee!")
Folks, it all went adorably downhill from there: Obama began jumping jacks at the stroke of 3 p.m.; the kids broke ranks and pressed around her, some jumping jacks, some just bouncing up and down and mugging for the cameras. At the end of the minute, the tiny mob rushed the first lady. . . and almost knocked her down.
Secret Service agents swooped in while Roker vainly tried to regain some semblance of order : "Everybody get back in line!" Obama never stopped grinning, one kid ran over to reporters and exclaimed: "She touched my hand!"
Guinness will announce the official result today at 3 pm.
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Cannonvale Beach is situated directly next to Airlie Beach in the heart of the Whitsunday Coast. Following the coastline, much of the accommodation in Cannonvale either has water views, is situated right on the beachfront, or is a short stroll away from the beach. The beach is sandy and has a stinger net in the warmer months. With some of the biggest tide changes on the east coast of Australia, at low tide Cannonvale Beach is a beachcombers paradise, with interesting rock formations at the western end of the beach.
... moreWalkers will enjoy Cannonvale Beach as the new Botanic Gardens are situated alongside the beach, and it forms the end to the beautiful Bicentennial Walkway and Boardwalk. Kids will enjoy the playground facilities at the beach, in the park beside the school and at the skate park along the foreshore, opposite the state school. There are free public barbecues and covered picnic facilities along the beachfront.
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From Airlie Beach, turn right into Coral Esplanade, just after the police station and just before the Whitsunday Shopping Centre.
From Proserpine, continue along Shute Harbour Road and turn left at the roundabout at Beach Road, following Beach Road to the end.
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9 "Yea, at that time I will change the speech of the peoples to a pure speech, that all of them may call on the name of the LORD and serve him with one accord. | 9 "Then will I purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the LORD and serve him shoulder to shoulder. |
10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, the daughter of my dispersed ones, shall bring my offering. | 10 From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring me offerings. |
11 "On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me; for then I will remove from your midst your proudly exultant ones, and you shall no longer be haughty in my holy mountain. | 11 On that day you will not be put to shame for all the wrongs you have done to me, because I will remove from this city those who rejoice in their pride. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. |
12 For I will leave in the midst of you a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the LORD, | 12 But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of the LORD. |
13 those who are left in Israel; they shall do no wrong and utter no lies, nor shall there be found in their mouth a deceitful tongue. For they shall pasture and lie down, and none shall make them afraid." | 13 The remnant of Israel will do no wrong; they will speak no lies, nor will deceit be found in their mouths. They will eat and lie down and no one will make them afraid." |
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'SAA needs R50bn in funding'
Comment on this storyJohannesburg - South African Airways, the unprofitable state-owned airline trying to renew its fleet, will probably require 50 billion rand to stay afloat, according to the government.
"We are looking at guarantees for funding for SAA," Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown said at a briefing in Johannesburg today.
"They have to meet conditions of the open market."
The airline hired KPMG to advise on the acquisition of about 25 aircraft to replace older models and reduce operating costs, chief executive Monwabisi Kalawe said yesterday.
SAA, as the airline is known, is battling with an aging long-haul fleet that has fuelled losses.
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"2010?" a young tour guide hollers. "We are the future!" the crowd yells back.
It's 11 in the morning and a group of shy, 13-year-old schoolchildren are being coaxed out of their shells by the lively guides at the Green Point Stadium Visitor Centre. The centre, built on the site of the old Green Point Stadium and located adjacent to the new arena, is the only one of its kind in South Africa.
The Visitor Centre offers short, entertaining tours, which include viewing the stadium's progress from an observation deck, a virtual presentation of what fans can expect come 2010, and a unique one-man play that delves into the rich history of the Green Point Common, the historical area on which Cape Town's incredible FIFA World Cup™ stadium is being built.
The centre's reception area is filled with historical photographs of South African football, and visitors are encouraged to wander around, before and after tours, to soak up some beautifully captured football history. An official architectural model of the completed stadium is encased in glass in the centre of the room and a foosball table ensures that even official business is kept casual and fun - much like the South African style of hospitality.
The Greensman
The one-man multi-media theatre production titled 'the Greensman' is easily the highlight of the tour. The Greensman, played by the effortlessly charming and sharp Apollo Ntshoko, takes visitors through the history of the Green Point Common, both mythological and factual. The story spans wars, crosses cultures and touches on the many incarnations of the area on which the FIFA World stadium is being constructed.
Like many of Cape Town's remarkable landmarks, what makes the Common so special is the variety of cultures that share in the area's dramatic history. The Greensman takes you briefly into this incredible world, and is a must-see for any visitor to the area.
A virtual taste
You can't help but get goosebumps as the theatre comes alive with sound and light, and the short virtual tour of the finished stadium is projected on to the large screen. Viewed from the ocean, the stadium pulsates with energy, lighting up everything from the 1,000-metre high Table Mountain, looming in the background, to the coastline that carves alongside the Atlantic Ocean.
Even virtually, the finished stadium, set in a space between the mountains and the sea, is an overwhelming sight. The tour ends with a trip to an observation deck from which visitors can get a first-hand look at the stadium during construction.
If you find yourself in Cape Town, be sure to drop by the Visitor Centre. The tours on offer are a fun, memorable and interesting way to spend an hour, and the centre is just around the corner from the world-famous V & A Waterfront.
There are also a series of bi-monthly 2010 FIFA World Cup lectures taking place at the centre. Everyone from FIFA World Cup affiliates to the architects behind some of South Africa's remarkable 2010 stadiums offer informative talks on a variety of aspects concerning the tournament. Just click on the link to Green Point stadium's official website on the right-hand side of this story for more information.
Stadium progress
The 15-floor high, 68,000-seater Green Point Stadium will host eight 2010 FIFA World Cup matches, including a quarter-final and semi-final. The arena is on track to be completed by 14 December 2009.
The inner ring of the roof structure was successfully raised and installed mid-February 2009. The 4,500-ton roof, which includes some 9,000 individual pieces that make up the glass surface, is scheduled for completion in September 2009. The roof design is a world first and meets a number of strict environmental and technical requirements.
Other exciting progress has been occurring outside the stadium. The redevelopment of the Green Point Common - the area surrounding the stadium - into an urban park and sports area began in early January of 2009, and is scheduled for completion by March 2010.


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The flooring store is showing me engineered wood flooring that has a slight wavy look to it He say that this type of finish help to camoflage any scratches and or dents. I don't know what to think of this look. I have an open floor plan,and the wood floor will cover the downstairs to include the family room, dining room, and living room. Though the dining room and living room are not super formal and fussy, it is not casual. Does type of look, look good in any setting?
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For further clarification , the back of the sample board says "hand scraped and shaped" Perhaps that is how the wavy look is described. Either way, I don't know if I like it. What are your opinions? I guess I am just used to a floor that does not have this "wavy" look. Thanks for your help. |
I'm not a fan of "hand scraped" look flooring unless it's the real deal, i.e. scraped and sanded by hand. The machine made engineered varieties have a regularness of pattern that doesn't appeal to me. If you don't like the samples, you won't like it when you have it all over your house. :) |
Hello, I don't personally have "Handscraped" wood floors in our home at the moment, but hoping to install some soon. I personally love that uneven, wavy look. I associate it was a high end look. I think 4" wide or wider is nice as well. I've never heard anyone mention that having them handscraped helps it hide scratches and such, but I guess it could a little. I don't really think there is any real purpose for it, other than people like the way it looks. I'm currently leaning toward some 5" wide Handscraped Natural Hickory Engineered flooring myself. Hickory is about the hardest domestic wood, which is one of the reasons I'm considering it. Sorry I don't have my own floor to show you, but hopefully will soon. ScottyB |
By the way, the flooring I'm looking at, they actually do the hand scraping by hand. It is a company in Austin, TX called hardwoodbargains.com. Here is what they say on their facebook page: All of our handscraped floors are truly scraped by hand. Most "handscraped" floors on the market today are done by machine which simply makes the same repetitive pattern on every plank. ScottyB |
The "wavy-look" hand scraped looks intentional and fake to me...I didn't like it from the first time I saw a sample. There are selections in the marketplace that have a distressed-look that I like better. |
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Trendy and you can't ever refinish it or you lose the look. Why pay extra for that? |
Whether finished by machine or hand, if you can see wavy unevenness it was a poor job. The notion that a surface produced by someone who doesn't know how to get a smooth, flat surface with a plane or scraper represents "craftsmanship" is absurd. The point of a hand planed/scraped surface is that the grain of the wood is cleanly cut rather than crushed and frayed with sandpaper resulting in improved clarity and depth of the finished appearance. IMO it's overkill for a floor, given that even a small tabletop can take several hours to get right. |
I think by "wavy-look" is meant waves go with the direction of the board length and not the width, if I understand the poster's description correctly. Regardless, if it doesn't look natural, then I personally don't like it. |
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I saw some of this installed and it just looked goofy to me. I think "trendy" is the best way to describe it. It's hard to really tell what the intent of this look really is. It didn't look like real wood to me - it looked like something trying to look like wood. |
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Start-up at a steady 1,000 ton-per-day level is expected to be achieved imminently as the water well is brought on line. The first revenue from startup production is expected to be received by early February. Based on expected costs and recoveries from the initial operations, the 1,000 ton daily rate should be sufficient to cover the Company's ongoing administrative costs and a significant portion of its exploration programs. The Company plans to double the production rate during the course of 2010. The feasibility study being undertaken by Minera Rio Tinto is expected to justify a much larger operation.
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"The vision brought to mind from what has been accomplished is far-reaching. We are in the midst of a gold exploration boom within one of the world's largest epithermal provinces. Six years ago, prior to government changes in policy, the area had virtually no gold production, but now the amount produced already exceeds 1 million ounces annually. The potential for further growth is immense as large areas of similar geology remain substantially un-explored. Our management has a long history in the area and with it the knowledge and ability to acquire major exploration assets. Combined with our demonstrated talent and experience in mine construction and start-up, what we have is quite remarkable for a small company. In effect, at our Cieneguita Project, we have commenced operations for the level of investment that many companies would still be expending in the exploration phase, still performing feasibility, and still undergoing engineering. These matters have been taken care of largely from the bulk sampling that was previously done, by campaigning that material through the Choix mill, and knowing how to approach this type of ore body from previous experience with similar ore bodies.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Power consumption is measured at the wall with a blank Word document open and the monitor on as bright as it can go.
The G2460PQU used 30 watts while on full brightness with a Word document open. Compared to the Acer monitor in the charts, that is getting pretty close to double the consumption. But will it result in a brighter screen?
We use a LX1010B light meter to measure brightness in Lux. The monitor is placed in the center of the screen on a blank Word document with the monitor at full brightness.
Simply put, yes, the higher power consumption results in a much brighter screen. The G2460 is absolutely blinding at full brightness, but the brightness would be appreciated if I were working in a brighter room. At full brightness, you can see we measured 541 Lux coming from the screen.
We use this as a way to measure a monitor's efficiency. It is simply the monitor's brightness divided by its power draw.
As you can see above, the G2460 produces just 18 Lux-per-Watt, showing that the additional brightness comes at the cost of efficiency.


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Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand's economic prospects have worsened since forecasts were published in November amid the escalation of Europe's debt crisis, the Treasury Department said.
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Europe's crisis may curb global sentiment and demand for New Zealand's exports, which make up 30 percent of the economy. The recovery is being slowed by a rise in household saving and a delay in the acceleration of rebuilding in earthquake-damaged Christchurch until late 2012, the Treasury said.
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This is a hearty soup that can be made in big batches and frozen or canned. You can substitute chicken or beef stock if desired. I always use stock instead of broth in this recipe because it adds a richer flavor. Stock can be purchased at most grocery stores in the same section as broth. Submitted by CORGILOVER59 Carbs: 12.9g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 129.8
Very Good 4.3/5
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This is a very good hearty filling stew. The men in the family especially love it. You can substitute whatever ground meat you have on hand. This makes alot. If your family is small or your kettle is too small, you can easily cut recipe in half. Submitted by LRUSSELLFAMILY Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 14g | Calories: 204.1
Cookbook creator says: I added brocolli, carrots, celery, portabella mushrooms, granny smith apples,used fresh herbs plus basil, omitted the salt, added cayenne pepper, used vegetable stock instead of olive oil, and baked it in a covered baking dish at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. The flavors are combined YUM! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 82.1
Very Good 4.5/5
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A low calorie recipe I found in the Reader's Digest that I adapted to make even healthier- less than 110 calories per serving!!! Submitted by EAGLES17 Carbs: 19.5g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 101.7
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Submitted by SDARLING27 Carbs: 47.8g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 9.6g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 355.1
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Quiche just got more healthful with this easy recipe that uses tortillas for the crust and lower-fat products in place of tranditional ingredients. Submitted by KAJAGAIN Carbs: 19.3g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 11.8g | Calories: 161.7
A great recipe that is easy to make. Submitted by SPROUT Carbs: 8.5g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 13.4g | Calories: 161.2
This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker. Submitted by AEGARRISON Carbs: 58.4g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 15.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 279.8
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Moist, no carb fillers like crackers or rice. Very firm texture. My family loves this. Submitted by MYWILDEST Carbs: 3.9g | Fat: 15.3g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 17.4g | Calories: 225.3
Incredible! 5.0/5
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A great dish with vegetables in the oven. Submitted by KATIEKAT8 Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 172.1
A kickin' vegetarian pizza! It's extra good because it's made on a whole-wheat crust! Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS Carbs: 19g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 171.7
Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides. Submitted by JENNLOVE Carbs: 13.7g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 134.1
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Recipe taken from The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook. Submitted by KIMTURNER0903 Carbs: 18.7g | Fat: 29.2g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 33.6g | Calories: 488.9
My aunt Gwen was a great cook and she kept go-to, quick recipes that were always as good as her spent-all-day-making recipes. This was one of my favorites from her go-to, quick list. Submitted by LADYPHOENIX61 Carbs: 18.5g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 14g | Calories: 166.3
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This was a recipe originally made by my wife's quaker aunt that has become my favorite way of making zucchini Submitted by SFPAINTER Carbs: 7.1g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 80.4
This stew can be made from your pantry and freezer from ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, making it perfect for busy days--or lazy snow days! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 33.5g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 9.1g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 216.7
Delicious first course for winter holiday meals. Submitted by PRIMA_DONNA Carbs: 25.8g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 135.2
This soup is filling and delicious--a perfect starter or light vegetarian meal. Carbs: 36.6g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 12g | Protein: 8.3g | Calories: 165.2
This recipe was inspired by moussaka, eggplant Parmesan and lasagna. The result is a light and tasty meatless meal that makes any night a special occasion. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 27.4g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 6.6g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 232.4


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Has anyone used them for design/remodel? We were all set to finally pull the cord on our remodel(removing wall and redesign of 25 year old kitchen), when I just happened to check Angies List for the contractor we almost signed with...an average grade of D! With those reviews, most were complaints with shoddy subs and lack of response from GC....DH says we can do ourselves. He is a former contactor, but we both work fulltime. We are removing wall, so I just need a little design help with the flow of things. Has anyone used Lowes? Thanks, |
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I would never leave my kitchen to the hands of a big box employee. That said, I have a girlfriend who did an absolutely beautiful job designing her kitchen with Ikea. I started out trying to use Ikea, as well, but found that their fixed-size cabinetry did not fit my custom demands. |
- Posted by hollysprings (My Page) on Tue, Jun 17, 14 at 7:49
Only if you are a masochist and want to be on top of every detail and scheduling yourself. YOU are the GC of the job and Lowes is your sub. Guess who is the responsible party for catching the mistakes? |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Tue, Jun 17, 14 at 11:53
It's hit or miss, so you really can't predict how it will go. I have seen some horrific Lowe's layouts posted here. We had gotten a kitchen quote from their "cabinet specialist" and he knew his stuff. We didn't order them though. A year later we went back to order a Kraftmaid vanity and got a different cabinet specialist. Night and day! The way he fumbled through it I knew the order would have been messed up. We went across the street to Home Depot and placed the order. Post your layout here for design help and you will be in good hands. |
I had a great experience with using the planner on IKEA and getting layout advice on ikeafans.com forum - they will actually use your planner file and move things around etc. Using the layout rending software yourself helps to evaluate sightlines, and the overall "feel" of a layout - esp if you are considering major changes. They know all the dimensions inside-out. They helped me to make some critical decisions that have vastly improved my storage situation even though only inches were involved and that part of the kitchen kept the same basic layout. IKDO - is a company that I would trust to give IKEA kitchen design advice based on the owner's posts at ikeafans. I've also seen some good advice given here on GW. You can DIY getting a comparison quote for an IKEA kitchen so if the door styles appeal to you I would recommend not ruling that out prematurely. |
- Posted by chrissyb2411 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 17, 14 at 21:25
I used lowes, and it worked out fine. However, I went in with my own design, there really wasn't any design assistance offered (though neither was there at the local kitchen and bath with a KD). If you have a basic layout you know you want, lowes should work fine. But it's certainly not for everyone. You can make an appointment with one of their kitchen people and see how it goes. We had some quality issues, and the kitchen person mis ordered a couple of pieces. But customer service was fantastic, things were fixed quickly. There is quite a large contingency of people here on garden web who will opinionate that big box stores are worse than not remodeling at all. I strongly disagree with that. But doing a kitchen through a big box store does require you to be a bit more on top of things, there is no KD to hold your hand and help you along. If you are planning on using contractors through lowes I would ask lowes specifically who they use, and look them up. |
" YOU are the GC of the job and Lowes is your sub. Guess who is the responsible party for catching the mistakes?" Lowes, or whoever, is responsible for their own work if they screw something up. Their customer service is very good, imo. I would not expect much design wise though (nor from a GC) and it could certainly be hit or miss how smoothly things go. But the big boxes are probably better at making things right than the smaller companies. They can absorb it better and it's company policy with Corporate looking over. They won't be involved in the architectural changes though. They sell supplies and help you lay out a kitchen, will install Items if you want, but don't provide "remodeling" services. |
We bought all our cabinets from Lowes (Kraftmaid). the KD was very good. We did not use their installers though. Lowes wanted over $800 JUST to install the cabinets! We were lucky to find an independent, local, construction guy who did an awesome job for half the price! He also replaced the light box with cans lights, and installed all the plumbing! (dishwasher, sink faucet). It's all in the "luck"! |
We went to a high end shop first. The kd had a great concept for our space that we never would have thought possible. We quickly realized that her products were way above our budget. We went to Lowes. I have a friend who is a kd there. We were pleasantly surprised when she showed us maple Schuyler cabinets with slab drawers and drawers. We told her what we were thinking and 2 hours later, we had a plan. A week later and many decisions later it was finalized. I don't know if my friend would have come up with the plan if we had not gone to the first place. We used Lowes measuring person, our contractor for demo and prep, our plumber and electrician and their installer. From demo to finished kitchen was 6 weeks. I know I'm making it sound so easy and other people have run into problems. But this was a good big box job. |
- Posted by Trebruchet (email@example.com) on Tue, Jun 17, 14 at 23:46
I have two friends that work at Lowe's in the kitchen department in separate stores, one in Vegas and one in Ohio. I'll match their expertise against anyone anywhere. 50 years experience between them, minimum. |
I had Lowe's do my mothers kitchen remodel when I was selling her house. I have to say, the install went well, it was a good job. I think it all depends on which contractor you get that is doing the work. If you get a good one, as I did, it was a smooth process. My sister had HD do a kitchen and it was a nightmare. |
We first met with Lowe's. REALLY liked the contractor, but just couldn't put things together with them. Weren't as happy with the design process at Lowe's. Moved to HD, which a friend used for a kitchen reno last year. I had much of the design already and have drove the poor KD there crazy, I'm sure. It took longer back and forth with them than I'd like because of how overworked the KD was, which is why I'm still one month away from cabinets arriving (and going quite crazy myself). Like the contractor okay so far. Not in love with him like we were the one from Lowe's, but with personal recommendation, we feel good with him. |
- Posted by sjhockeyfan (My Page) on Wed, Jun 18, 14 at 12:10
there is no KD to hold your hand and help you along Well, that's hit or miss with non-big box KDs too. I'd say we were holding our KD's hand more than she was holding ours. In the end, we got the kitchen we wanted, but it wasn't easy. |
- Posted by live_wire_oak (My Page) on Wed, Jun 18, 14 at 17:45
While you may luck out and find an experienced KD, or an experienced installer, it would be against the odds to find both at the same store. In the end, no box store will act as a true GC on the job. You will be hiring all of the trades separately, which makes you the GC, which makes you responsible for catching the issues. |
I worked with Lowes on my mom's kitchen. I really had to take the lead in working with their designer. Frankly it was annoying designing the layout with them. Their so call "best, most experienced" designer thought it was perfectly acceptable to expose one side of the OTR microwave unit, instead of making sure that the microwave was installed between two upper cabinets, suggesting to me that it was perfectly fine to not add a cabinet to the one side of the microwave. I went back and forth with this one for a few weeks before I finally figured out how to resolve the problem. Another thing they would have done was to give me cabinet doors with annoying flaps, where you would always have to close one door before the other. They never made suggestions such as getting drawers instead of ROS cabinets for the base cabinets. I really had to study the cabinet manufacture's online catalogue to find many of their mistakes and oversights. It was a lot of frustration and homework on my part. Would I do it again, probably, but only because I would not rely on them for their design and I certainly would not have them do an install. Like others have suggested, I would see if IKEA would be a better option first. |
- Posted by fairlight47 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 19, 14 at 7:43
We had a good experience with Lowes and their subs. Lowes was very helpful, made suggestions, and more importantly answered my questions. And I double checked their answers here! I was the GC and I was in the kitchen while they worked installing granite counters, subway tile backsplash. My OCD was showing! |
We live in a remote area but ended up ordering our cabinets from Lowes. I already had my design mostly worked out in my head and by asking questions here, so they didn't have much to suggest. They did make sure that I had all the spacers, trim, etc that I needed. (I think, since trim and crown are still not installed.) We did a DIY install, so there are some problems there, but not Lowes fault. What I wanted to mention is that their customer service was excellent. When I inspected our cabinets I had several doors that seemed to have the finish missing in small areas. We lived so far away, that I ended up sending pictures of each individual cabinet, describing my concern and so forth. They replaced 10 cabinet doors and drawers for some issues that were very small. (There were only 3 that I was absolutely insistent that needed replacing.) Replacements were sent promptly and at their expense. I would not hesitate to recommend them as a supplier. No experience using them as an installer or contractor. |
I had a great experience with Lowe's, though I did not use their design services. Throughout the installation I felt like they did hold my hand, with easy communication and good responsiveness. YMMV. |
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5th tornado confirmed in destructive Colo. storm
Monday, April 30, 2012
DENVER (AP) — Meteorologists have confirmed that a fifth tornado was involved in a weather pattern that destroyed at least seven homes and a hog farm in the southeastern Colorado plains.
The National Weather Service in Pueblo says the latest confirmed tornado struck sometime after 2 a.m. Friday in Bent County, destroying a house and crushing a metal barn.
Meteorologist Tom Magnuson tells The Denver Post (http://bit.ly/IAGwd0 ) the 300-yard-wide tornado with wind speeds of up to 135 mph struck the far northeast corner of the county. Four other tornadoes spawned by the same storm destroyed homes in Prowers and Kiowa counties. At least four people were injured, but none seriously.
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