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I am a children's librarian in Ann Arbor, Michigan who has invited Wild Swan Theater to entertain and teach the children of our community for many years. Every performance is high quality and filled with joy! Traditional tales and classic literature are adapted with care and respect and details to tickle the funny bone of young audience members. I was so impressed with this children's ensemble that I became a board member to help support their work. There is so much thought put into each play that it is always a pleasant surprise and a delightful experience to watch the reactions of the children. Wild Swan is simply a class act!!
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I am an elementary teacher in Grand blanc. I had the pleasure of watching a play called "Shipwrecked" dealing with Michigan history at one of our local schools. We combined our 4th-5th graders (and our expenses) to bring the Wild Swan Theater group to our location. They were fabulous! This is the email that I sent to them after the performance... Dear Shipwreck Crew...
Awesome! Fantastic! Brilliant! Kudos to the cast of Shipwrecked.
It positively was the best performance for students in a school that I have ever seen!
the kids were mesmerized...they hardly took a breath. they enjoyed each and
every second of the play and the music!
When we came back (after going to a picnic lunch and playground for three hours)
the kids were so excited to see what was in the Shipwreck box. As they examined
everything, they wanted to do a play! So, they started to do one and then broke into
two groups so they could be creative and give a "play" to each other tomorrow.
Gracias...merci...danke...thanks a million. You taught the students so much is so many different
ways...history, economics, overcoming hardships...how to make scenery, learn lines, be expressive
and create music!
WOW!!! I can't wait to see other Wild Swan plays in the future. Thanks for coming to Grand Blanc!
Vickie Weiss
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Credit goes to Aaron ALAI for the original project. Also Conner Cunningham at Make: for doing a remake.
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Step 1: The Stuff:
- Arduino
- 7-Segment LED Display
- 3.3M Resistor (Orange, Orange, Green)
- 470 ohm resistor (Yellow, Violet, Brown) or a similar value for the LED display
- Wire. I'm using 26 gauge wire
- Breadboard
- Computer with Arduino IDE
- USB A-B cable for Arduino
- Wire Strippers
Step 2: Wire the 7-Segment LED Display
I used pins 2-8 on my arduino for the display. I wired the pins on the display counter-clockwise starting at the upper-left corner. Hopefully the pictures help explain it better.
Picture 1) Display before installation.
Picture 2) Display after installation.
Picture 3) Pin 1 on the display goes to pin 2 on the Arduino.
Picture 4) Pin 2 on the display goes to pin 3 on the Arduino.
Picture 5) Pin 4 on the display goes to pin 4 on the Arduino.
Picture 6) Pin 5 on the display goes to pin 5 on the Arduino.
Picture 7) Pin 6 on the display goes to pin 6 on the Arduino.
Picture 8) Pin 8 on the display goes through the 470 ohm resistor to the side rail on the bread board
Picture 9) Pin 9 on the display goes to pin 7 on the Arduino. Also Ground on the arduino is connected to the side rail on the arduino.
Picture 10) Pin 10 on the display goes to pin 8 on the Arduino.
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can i see your sketch
can i use arduino UNO using the same code ?
What units does this Arduino measure the electric field in? Is it Volts per meter or something else?
Sketch please. :)
Can I shorten the lenght of the antena? or there's a minimum length for it to work?
Can someone explain, what are the components being utilized for the sensing coil/ wire, who pick up the emf, i dont see any Inductance coil, is it built into ATMega 328??
also, it would be really grat if someone explains how does this emf sensor works.
Thanks in advance
That also explains why there is no coil used.
All it does is extend one of the analog inputs from the Arduino and allow stray electrostatic fields to be coupled to the A/D converter in the Arduino.
The 3.3 Meg resistor is used to "bleed-off" excessive charge by reducing the impedence of the input.
Also, is it possible to use one of these displays without any kind of IC? I am a noob to this kind of thing and would like to know if you could just put a certain amount of power to certain pins to make it work instead of doing the whole IC and coding and all that wonderful stuff.
can i use a 4.7m resistor insted of a 3.3 resistor?
It would be really neat if there were some reading material that would help explain what is going on when the project detects an electric field.
Is there a way to generate a "1 unit electric field"?
Could one use a bunch of antennas, each wound with a different inline loop forming different inductances to pick up different frequencies of electric field?
But it isnt very portable...
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[1] January 1, 2015 at 11:37pm
Nope he isn't a natural born citizen. Born in Canada and his dad wasn't a citizen at the time of birth.
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[1] April 4, 2014 at 10:44pm
This is really a little silly. I'm sure concealed carry helped, but you are aware of how cold and snowy Chicago has been? I'm sure most of the reduction in crime is due to the cold.
February 23, 2014 at 12:11pm
I'm sorry but she should have to give everyone around her a taste at the nipple if she doesn't cover up. Its not polite to eat in front of other people!!! Only sort of kidding, why not use an on board blanket to cover up. If this broad did this next to me, I'd stare ogle and and film it. Just because a baby is sucking on a teat doesn't mean we all have to look at her tit.
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February 21, 2014 at 10:38pm
It couldn't be Moosechelle, she isn't that pretty.
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February 19, 2014 at 11:22pm
I agree with your analogy DarkJello. I also have wanted to go over to Italy and try to live in the Vatican. After all they are always defending illegals in the U.S. How long before me the undocumented priest would be in jail or evicted.
And to you Keatonc333, your are right. It is much worse to cross an international frontier. But to make it easier for you to understand, I'll just climb your fence and live in your backyard, eat your dog and crap all around your house. After all, I'd just be an undocumented member of your family.
February 17, 2014 at 3:31am
From the article they are apparently blaming the heart attack on the pot. But, once again, I think the coroner is confusing causes with correlations. People in great physical shape have heart attacks for not discernible reason. This reads like the coroner was looking to blame something for triggering the heart attack. Maybe it did, but considering the medicine they practice in England, I'm not convinced.
February 17, 2014 at 3:11am
What is a pot related death? I know you don't mean that pot killed the person. That would be trumpeted on the airwaves.
That study in the article is flawed. IT doesn't look just at drivers but anyone killed in a car wreck. So a drunk could slam into a group of walking stoners and the study would count that. The study really tells us nothing about cause and effect.
But did you read the whole article. There was a second study mentioned that blows your point out of the water. I quote.
A separate study — also based on FARS data — found that in states where medical marijuana was approved, traffic fatalities decrease by as much as 11 percent during the first year after legalization.
February 17, 2014 at 3:04am
@ Cosmos
I have never been diagnosed, but I think I have Aspergers. Also in the early 80s I tried contacts for the first time and my eyes turned blood red. A few years later I tried contacts and didn't have the problem. My eye doctor at the time said I was allergic to a preservative they used to use in contact solutions called thymerisol.
Guess what, I later found out that most vaccines have or at least did have thymerisol (a mercury compound). That means for years as a child I was getting injected with a chemical my body was allergic to. I wouldn't be surprised if that didn't cause my Aspergers.
So it possible that most children don't have bad reactions to vaccines, but it is not unlikely that the unlucky few do have bad reactions that cause autism. That is why I'm not sure all the vaccines are necessary.
Apparently flu shots are the worst. Michael Savage is very against flu shots, because to the contaminates that typically found in flu shots.
February 17, 2014 at 2:53am
Actually if the minor has epilepsy or some other malady that pot can help then I would be for that specific minor to smoke it. I think that the epilepsy kids are consuming oil instead of smoking it.
I am infuriated that my state doesn't allow medical pot. My elderly Mom has COPD and I have seen anecdotal evidence plus national institute of health studies that indicate it may be helpful for her condition. On youtube a 91 year old man says a year before he was on 5 liters of oxygen (per minute I think) and it shows him moving around happily without any oxygen tank. Even if it only worked for 1% of COPD sufferers, they should have the chance to see if it works for them. BTW, I'm pretty sure he was consuming hemp oil, not smoking it.
Do a search about Rick Simpson's hemp oil and you will see that many claim it helps their conditions.
February 17, 2014 at 1:40am
I quickly looked at both studies. Yes they found some impact on fetuses, but they did not find fetal marijuana syndrome. That is what I was refuting with Nab.
I never said marijuana is harmless. But, I also would not outlaw a substance just because if a mother consumed it, it would hurt her child. If that was the standard, cigarettes, alcohol, etc. would be illegal.
Nab doesn't know what he is talking about and you apparently can follow a conversation. Thanks for providing no studies that support an actual fetal marijuana syndrome. With fetal alcohol syndrome there is no mistaking the facial deformity (eyes too close together) and the behavioral problems. But, again in a free society a mother has a right to decide what to put into her body when she is pregnant.
Thanks for arguing for the forces of repression instead of for liberty.
[1] February 17, 2014 at 1:25am
I really doubt there are comas from weed happening all the time. BTW, you are just plain wrong about black tar. Black tar is a kind of heroin dummy. But thanks for proving you have no idea what you are talking about. There have been no overdose deaths due to weed in recorded history. Thanks for playing dummy.
February 16, 2014 at 9:28pm
Well I don't know about male pattern baldness, but apparently THC does indeed kill cancer cells. See this US News report from 2009.
"There have been previous reports to this effect as well," he said. "So this is yet another indication that THC has an anti-cancer effect, which means it's certainly worth further study. But it does not suggest that one should jump at marijuana for a potential cure for cancer, and one should not urge anyone to start smoking pot right away as a means of curing their own cancer."
You should search for rick simpson hemp oil. He has apparently given it to cancer patients and it has helped them. You see Mr. Bojangles, I have been actually looking into the truth. You have some preconceived notion that because it makes people stoned, it must not do anything else.
To support the idea that THC attacks cancer, you should read all the studies that looked for lung cancer in pot smokers. They are shocked that they can't find it. The study I read even went on about how both smokes were the same except for nicotine and THC. Since they have been looking for 30 years at least and can't find a link, I suspect it is because the pot smoke prevents the lungs from getting cancer.
It is horrific that cannabis (the oil, not smoking) might cure cancer and we keep people from using it.
February 16, 2014 at 9:01pm
@ Nab
You probably don't have scientific training, but I think you are confusing causes with correlations. Just because two facts are true, you can't say they are linked. If crime in Oregon did go up, it is very unlikely pot lead to more rapes and domestic violence. Then you talk about fetal marijuana syndrome. The national institute of heath did have an article from 1982 that found this. But latter studies haven't from what I can tell. If you have a link to a more recent study, I would be interested. But since I just did a search, I'm pretty sure you can't point me to a single scholarly study. As others have stated, I don't think you have a clue about cannabis.
@ foobared
Another version, http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/pot-fuels-surge-drugged-driving-deaths-n22991 And I quote:
"A separate study — also based on FARS data — found that in states where medical marijuana was approved, traffic fatalities decrease by as much as 11 percent during the first year after legalization. Written by researchers at the University of Colorado, Oregon and Montana State University, the paper was published in 2013 in the Journal of Law & Economics."
Just because someone was stoned and died in a car crash is meaningless. It would be more interesting if they had looked only at drivers. I found a study that showed impairment.
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December 30, 2013 at 6:41pm
I heard it progressed from PTSD to hysterical blindness.
October 14, 2013 at 11:52pm
I suspect Mr. waco is British. They tend to use the term proper a lot. So here you see the difference between a citizen and a subject. I am assuming the homeowner lives alone. In that case an intruder is easy to identify, seeing that the house should be empty. Mr. proper waco wants to burden the law abiding.
Here is a proper insult for you Mr. waco. As one of the flying circus once said, "you snot nosed git, you make me want to puke." Asking questions of an intruder just gives the intruder notice that you are present and time to take measures against you. You are a proper git, and probably a poof too.
October 8, 2013 at 1:54pm
McConnel isn't answering his phone in Washington, since I'm not from Kentucky, his office in Louisville acted sorta nice but kept me on hold and didn't get back to me. Probably thought they were wasting my money but I have free long distance. Anyway, I encourage you all to call your Senators and tell them to vote McConnel out, we don't need his non leadership, we need someone besides this Rino.
September 30, 2013 at 3:53pm
I think it depends on the state. Most states don't allow deadly force to protect property. But from what I can tell Texas does. I wish more states did.
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September 30, 2013 at 11:38am
I had always heard Texas allows you to use deadly force to protect property. I looked it up and I am confused why this store owner was charged. Below is the statute.
Sec. 9.42. DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY. A person is justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible, movable property:
(1) if he would be justified in using force against the other under Section 9.41; and
(2) when and to the degree he reasonably believes the deadly force is immediately necessary:
(A) to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime, or criminal mischief during the nighttime; or
(B) to prevent the other who is fleeing immediately after committing burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime from escaping with the property; and
(3) he reasonably believes that:
(A) the land or property cannot be protected or recovered by any other means; or
(B) the use of force other than deadly force to protect or recover the land or property would expose the actor or another to a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.
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What vote are you talking about? He definitely voted against cloture. The vote was number 206.
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September 27, 2013 at 11:31am
Wrong, terrible news UBETHECHANGE. Read the original story and it doesn't sound like self defense.
"She was estranged from her husband, Rico Gray, and had a restraining order against him, even though they'd had a baby together just nine days before. Thinking he was gone, she went to their former home to retrieve the rest of her clothes, family members said.
An argument ensued, and Alexander said she feared for her life when she went out to her vehicle and retrieved the gun she legally owned. She came back inside and ended up firing a shot into the wall, which ricocheted into the ceiling."
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spurrier is always accusing other people of cheating when he cheats himself - for what reason would players be staying in hotel rooms - do they not have dorms for the players to stay in
never have understood why jay cutler is considered a great quarterback - he didnt win many games in college and he hasnt in the pros - if you think being a good quarterback requires that you you throw for a lot of yards then i guess hes pretty good - but if you think a good quarterback leads you to victories then hes not so good
all i can tell you - if my rent, food, tuition and books were paid for in college i would have had it made - im pretty sure they dont kick you off campus between semesters and if you take classes during the summer your scholarship will pay for that also- they may should receive more spending money than they get but i know they receive some spending money - probably more than the average student has after they pay for all their school expenses - and were talking about the few schools who make a profit off of football - should the players of schools who loose money have to pay the university to play if we use the logic that people are using that players should be paid
thats about what i was thinking
jessie shut up - slaves dont make 100 million a year - in fact they dont make anything - even though i dont agree with the owner - he still has the right to his opinion
this competition assumes all sports are equal - which in my opinion they are not - fans dont even show up for the championships of some of these sports - the sec championship football game was sold out and millions of people were watching at home
bullying is a real thing but im not sure who decided to make such a big deal out of this- if these officials can stop this- lets stop stealing,murder,greed,pride,laziness and so on - you stop bullying by raising your kids correctly - not by wearing t-shirts and putting up posters
your opinion has to be made up just to get people to disagree with you - because everything you wrote is wrong
he seems to be a really good guy - ill pray for you Mike
i believe the women who compete in women's sports try very hard but in overall talent and ability its very poor - i believe i can speak for the vast majority of sports fans - women's sports are not entertaining because they play at a very low level- you can look at the television ratings if you disagree with my opinion
there are way to many people like him running around free in our country - what a sorry excuse for a human being
if you go by what i see in the pictures - looks like it was pretty lame and not worthy or being reported
the worst fans that actually show up for the games is LSU - nearly all are drunk - they fight - cuss - throw things - tear up things - show no class at all- that can be only said for a few alabama fans that attend the games
soccer is about as boring as watching women's basketball but not quite - and football players do bleed in the game - quite a bit
was oklahoma even in a bowl last year - how did anybody beat them since they have such good players
the whole idea of prom has no religious value in the first place - its just bunch of kids trying to show off,get drunk , and have sex , just in case youve never been to one - dont feel sorry for this girl - with a personality like hers nobody would like her straight or gay
god is great, beer is good , and most people in this country are crazy - thats all i got to say
what does it say about the people that thinks that alabama is that bad and still choose to live here - if you want to live in overcrowded city and the standard of living is extremely high alabama is not the place for you- take away the major crimes in birmingham, mobile, the major crime rate is pretty low- i do think there is to many people in alabama sitting on their butts and not being productive - way to many people claim they are disabled or cant take care of themselves when truth to be told they are just lazy, but that can be seen anywhere in the US because of poor government decisions
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Healthy Snacks: HALO Bars Review and Giveaway
This summer I have been on the look-out for snacks I can serve up mid-day in the upcoming homeschool year. I figure if a snack can pass muster in the Summer months, it can be added to the list. Obviously, these sought after snacks have to meet with both mine and my kids' approval.
I prefer organic snacks and want to avoid unnecessary refined sugar, saturated fats and preservatives. In other words, I want REAL, healthy, tasty snacks. My kids, on the other hand, are primarily concerned about one thing…taste. I can hardly fault them for that, but it does make my job considerably more difficult.
They are tired of celery and peanut butter; Emelie especially — she says celery tastes like a "stick of floss".
Whatever we find needs to not break the bank. Why does healthy typically have to equate to expensive?
I would prefer to find it in my local grocery stores (Kroger, Brookshire's, HEB, and if all else fails, Wal-mart) or easily order it online.
With all this in mind, when given the opportunity to sample HALO Bars, the newest PROBAR creation, I was really excited. Unlike PROBAR, these are NOT meal replacements — they are intended as a "between meals" snack. Most specifically, a candy bar alternative.
Debuted at the 2011 Expo West Trade Show, HALO received "Best New Vegan Product" by VegNews, the premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine. I'm not vegan and I'm not vegetarian, but I thought some of you might be impressed by that bit of information.
Are ya?
Unfortunately, HALO Bars are not available in our local stores yet; though I have put in a request at our local Kroger. As a result, we had a few days to wait for them to arrive in the mail. In the meantime I began to read more about them.
Made with natural, certified organic, whole food ingredients, HALO Bars are free of preservatives and refined sugar, with only 150 calories.
HALO Bars are available in four flavors; S'mores, Nutty Marshmallow, Rocky Road and Honey Graham.
When the HALO Bars first arrived my girls were out of town, so Kenny and his friend Austin were my first guinea pigs.
Just in from a morning's swim, the boys were ravenous. They both selected the Nutty Marshmallow to sample.
Does your son make faces when he eats?
Okay, moving on.
The verdict? Both boys LOVED the Nutty Marshmallow. Austin spent the night with us so I later let them try two other flavors, Rocky Road and S'mores. Big hit across the line with all three flavors.
With a case of a dozen bars, we spread them out over a week, giving everyone a chance to sample them. Emelie took the Honey Graham bar to the movie theater. Jeff tried a Rocky Road after mowing the yard, my Mother took home a S'mores bar for an afternoon snack…let's just say these bars? …they got around!
Yesterday, we finished off the last two HALO Bars after another morning at the pool. Meredith and her cousin, Olivia, split a S'mores and Nutty Marshmallow.
Meredith was skeptical. She has the biggest sweet tooth in the house — a very refined sweet tooth, I might add. The S'mores were a hit! She lamented missing the Rocky Road, but there are cases of Rocky Road in our future, so there were no worries there.
Olivia, as you can see, was all smiles over the S'mores flavor too.
I waited until all the HALO Bars were gone to let the kids know that the tasty bars they consumed were HEALTHY, plant-based food bars. In fact, all the HALO Bars are 100% vegan, a good source of Omega 3 & 6, as well as 100% dairy free for those parents with lactose intolerant children.
Nutritional Comparison
While an average candy bar is composed of "filler" ingredients such as high saturated fats and high sugar content, HALO Bars are lower in both fat and sugar. HALO Bars use Brown Rice Syrup, as opposed to corn syrup, for sweetening. This is important to me because of the difference in the glycemic value of these two ingredients.
High Fructose Corn Syrup, while a cheap filler, burns high on the glycemic index so the sugar is immediately metabolized by the body; this results in a sugar spike followed by a crash. I do NOT want a crash in the middle of my kids' school day. It leaves them hungry and moody.
Brown Rice Syrup has a low glycemic value, does not cause a spike in blood sugar and takes 1 1/2 to 3 hours to metabolize. This means my kids get a steady supply of energy instead of a rollercoaster ride.
HALO Bars also do not contain the partially hydrogenated oils found in most candy bars; these oils keep the body from properly utilizing good fats and nutrients, as well as prevent the absorption of vitamins and the essential fatty acids.
All the ingredients found in HALO Bars exist in nature. For instance, Flax Seed and Hemp Seed, which are rich in the fatty acids known to protect our bodies against heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Personal Preference
I am traditionally not a fan of meal-replacement bars, so I have never sampled a PROBAR. Without the catchy flavors I might not have been interested in HALO Bars either, but since I was looking for a type of "candy bar" replacement for my kids, these truly did jump out at me as a possible alternative.
Our family likes — as in, will continue to purchase and consume — Rocky Road, S'Mores and Nutty Marshmallow. Rocky Road takes a firm lead. However, no one would finish the Honey Graham. It was a "no-go" across the board.
The HALO Bars are blended, not baked, which attributes to the difference in texture. Jeff pointed out that anyone with "texture" issues with their food might not prefer them. My kids did not bring up any issues about texture, so it doesn't appear to be an issue for us.
The bars ARE proportionally smaller than a candy bar, but they are nutrition dense and filling.
If you would like to watch the HALO Bars Taste Test Reactions at the Natural Foods Expo West 2011, click here. Naturally, the company isn't going to release a film showing negative reactions, but the video gives a snippet of information about the inception of HALO Bars and the company's personal conviction about overall healthy foods.
The "What's Your HALO" above helps you select YOUR flavor.
Giveaway – 5 Winners will receive (1) Case of One Dozen Mixed HALO Bars!
If you, like me, are always on the look-out for healthy snack alternatives that won't muck-up the school day, answer the following question in the comments for your chance!
Comments will stay open until tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight (CST).
Five winners will be selected from the comments, utilizing the "true random number generator" at random.org and announced Friday afternoon.
The 5 different winners will each receive a mixed case of one dozen HALO bars.
Question: What kind of healthy "candy" alternatives do you serve your kids' to avoid the sugar high/low and help them with continued focus to get through the school day? I'm all ears. I need more brain food snack options.
About the Author: Tired of feeling overwhelmed, Heather Sanders and her husband Jeff faithsized their family into a 960 square foot lake cabin in need of renovation. She writes about faith and simplifying your desires so you can be content right here and right now.
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Kristen H. On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:40 pm
I am a new mom, so my little one isn't snacking yet on solids…but when she does I am going to keep it healthy! Crispy Chickpeas (dry roast them at 450 for 35-40 min and then add whatever spices you like with a touch of olive oil). They are crunchy and delicious and full of protein! For sweet snack it's greek yogurt with fresh mashed strawberries and also I add some Stevia-chocolate flavor (Whole Foods or other grocery stores carry it) and add it to the yogurt and mix it in and it tastes like an ice cream sundae!!!!
Kate On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:42 pm
We are fruit, yogurt, and veggies with hummus people….through and through….although a Larabar comes into the picture for travel!
Corvus On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:42 pm
I work 10+ hour nights four nights a week in an environment that definitely does not allow food in the workspace (biohazard!), and I'm always on the lookout for something quick and healthy I can run back and snarf in the break room when I slow down.
Crystal On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:43 pm
We like to freeze yogurt into little cups. I also love the idea of frozen grapes that I read above! Great idea!!!
Jennifer On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:44 pm
Pita chips, popcorn, cheese sticks, and frozen grapes! YUMMY!
Kathy Marie On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:44 pm
Kashi bars and homemade smoothies are a treat, the best snack we like is just homemade yogurt and fresh fruit with a little granola.
Cate On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:47 pm
Fruit smoothies, nuts and raisins, or homemade Lara bars (we love the real ones too, but only can afford them on a really good sale!)
Colleen On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:47 pm
We love frozen grapes!
Brianne R On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:48 pm
We're bored of the usual, too! Fresh fruit, popcorn, trail mix
Anna N On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:48 pm
my girls love the Archer Farms fruit peels, which are kind of like licorice…it's basically fruit leather in strings. Plus, you can get them at Target, my favorite store in the world.
Jody M On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:48 pm
My kids love the Clif Kid Zbars!
Lexi On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:50 pm
Fresh fruit, frozen yogurt and trail mix are a great treat. My daughter would FLIP over the Smores "Halo" bars. Can't wait to try them.
Beth On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:51 pm
I make a homemade granola bar with granola, crushed graham crackers, mini chocolate chips and raisins. They love it!!
Christy Miller On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:52 pm
My kids like the Clif bars for kids.
Jennifer Hughes On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:53 pm
Melaleuca Access bars! Yummy!
Lara On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:53 pm
Healthy?? DD eats anything that 's not nailed down these days (growth spurts). The best thing she eats for a snack is probably a simple spoon of peanut butter. Satisfies the salty and sweet cravings while giving her some protein. She would love snack bars! (I like the Nature Valley Sweet N Salty bars myself, but I'm too cheap to buy them consistently!)
Krista Maffia On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:53 pm
Our two favorite "healthy" candy replacement are Kind Bars, so yummy and the organic kids cliff bars. The kind bars are low glycemic and will not spike blood sugar. The Organic kids cliff bar in honey Graham is yummy also. Our favorite kind bar is almond & apricot. I am always looking for low glycemic treats since I am battling cancer & cancer cells love sugar. It would be great to test these Halo bars!
Nikki On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:53 pm
We love Clif Kids Z-Bars around here. especially the peanut butter ones! would love to try these — thanks for the chance to win!
Tara On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:55 pm
Well, I don't have kids. However, I am a very busy graduate student that needs that pick-me-up snack in the afternoons! I prefer to go for homemade red pepper hummus with slices of red bell pepper, baby carrots, and a few triscuits!
Brandynn Stanford On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:55 pm
Graham crackers, with Smart Balance peanut butter spread in between, taste just like nutter butters. The kids like 'em, and so do I!
Cheri On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:55 pm
Fruit, popcorn, mini pbj sandwiches, homemade oatmeal cookies and trail mix have worked for us.
Kelly M On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:55 pm
We've been doing lots of fruit smoothies around here. Whatever kind of frozen fruit we have around with nonfat Greek yogurt and a dash of honey.
Carol On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:56 pm
Green apples with peanut butter, fruit smoothies or natural fruit leather.
Bengie On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:56 pm
Cantaloupe strips. I don't cube it, I make long skinny strips and put that into a covered bowl for grab and go moments.
A&EMom On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:56 pm
My kids tried these at Sam's Club and thought they were delicious!
Alaska Mommy On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:57 pm
We have lots of great things that grow wild in Alaska. Candied rose hips sweetened with splenda is an awesome snack. Tastes just like a piece of candy thus satisfying a sweet tooth but gives the highest concentration of natural vitamin C found in the world! Also frozen blueberries is a big hit. Rhubarb is very healthy as well and my kids love licking the tart bright red stalks just like they would a sour sucker!
Diana Dean On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:57 pm
Frozen grapes, carrot sticks, lower fat cheese sticks and frozen almonds. I always keep a ton of fruit, cleaned, peeled, cut up and ready to eat on hand.
Maggie On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:58 pm
I actually make my own granola and typically eat it as either a cereal or on yogurt.
Sydney On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:58 pm
SMOOTHIES!!! 2 bananas, a cup of frozen or fresh strawberries, a cup of yoghurt, 1/2 cup of milk, and a spoonful of honey. Throw it all in a blender and enjoy!
It's truly a DELICOUS treat. I make it daily! The kids love it and I can't help but sneak a little extra into my cup for myself…..:)
Laura On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:59 pm
Usually yogurt here.Maybe melon or.pop corn
Karen@ Mom of Three Monkeys On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:59 pm
My boy like PB on a whole wheat bagel. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack. My girl will do well with a protein such as yogurt or a cheese stick, and a fruit.
Dana On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:59 pm
Strawberries with a spoonful of Lite Cool Whip, frozen grapes, or any fresh fruit.
Crystal Leung On Wednesday, July 6 at 5:59 pm
Frozen fruits are awesome! I also saw this recipe about freezing your bananas slightly and then put them in the food processor and bam banana icecream it is!!!
Holly in FL On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:00 pm
I make my own granola bars that are SO yummy…soft and chewy. I also make peanut butter balls…natural / homemade peanut butter, protein powder, organic oatmeal, powdered milk, carob or mini chocolate chips, etc. I also make homemade soft pretzels that my children love just as much as any sweet snack.
Cheryl On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:02 pm
unsalted almonds
AnnieM On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:02 pm
Most of our purchased snacks are made my Kashi.
KatieAK On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:03 pm
Plain (vanilla) yogurt or Greek yogurt with fresh or defrosted frozen fruit is a favorite.
Truly-Jen On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:03 pm
We've been picking up bars from Trader Joes…..the ingredients are a little better. and I do try to have a LOT of fruit around.
Ket On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:04 pm
Popcorn, string cheese, and peanut butter bananas are faves in my house. Although nothing beats fresh fruit & veggies as far as my five year old is concerned! I should be so lucky as to have her eating preferences…
Amanda On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:04 pm
we try to do fruit as much as possible
Amanda On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:05 pm
TrishInFL On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:05 pm
Cheese cut into cubes, whole grain crackers and grapes always go over well here at my house!
Elise On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:05 pm
I don't have kids but am a college student myself and I like blueberry Z-Bars (made by clif) or apple sauce in a squeeze pouch as on-the-go snacks between classes.
Briana On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:07 pm
I'm not sure I offer "brain food" per se, but the snacks we go for include any fresh fruit, sometimes laced with peanut butter. I have also recently put together our own trail mix of almonds, peanuts, choc.chips and raisins.
Betty R. On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:07 pm
My kids are all grown now and I have to say that healthy snacks was not high on our list. Still today, if it doesn't have chocolate – it's not worth eating. However, I am willing to try new things if I should win.
Julie On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:08 pm
normally fresh fruit..
Tiffany On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:08 pm
apple slices with natural peanut butter, popcorn, or homemade smoothies!
Cammie On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:09 pm
My granddaughter is a fruitaholic and I make sure we have a variety on hand when she visits. Peaches on our backyard tree will be ripe soon and my granddaughter is ready to pick them.
Peggy Gruzalski On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:09 pm
Popcorn is always good! Also yogurt and granola.
Carthey On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:10 pm
I am partial to homemade coconut popsicles (made with unsweetened shredded coconut, a touch of honey and coconut milk (full fat)), Baked Snap Peas, Homemade chocolate squares using coconut butter, cocoa, and honey, frozen grapes, or chicken stalk warmed with cauliflower rice. However these bars sound SUPER tasty! May need to give them a try
Shelley On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:10 pm
It's not a candy alternative…but we buy the Simply Gogurt and put them in the freezer. It's just like ice cream!
Tara H. On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:10 pm
Dried fruits, Cliff fruit snacks and frozen berries are the biggest treat at our house. Sometimes I make a simple syrup and throw some mint leaves in it. Then we pour it over the frozen berries – and add whipped cream if we're feeling especially wicked
Brooke McIntire On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:10 pm
Oh how awesome! I'm a type 1 diabetic, and am ALWAYS looking for snacks that I don't have to worry about sending my sugar through the roof!
I don't currently serve my kids anything over the top special. Just popcorn, apples/pb, strawberries, peaches, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. We also like to eat summer squash fresh, with buttermilk ranch dressing.
Broken Barn Industries On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:11 pm
Peanut butter, graham crackers topped with raisins- old school.
Meg On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:11 pm
We do "Peanut Butter Pops" for a healthy snacking option. The kids stick a spoon in the PB and fill it up. Then they suck on it, lick it, or take nibbles as they wish. Some finish the pop in a minute, others make it last 10-15 minutes. Great snack!
HOT in Texas! On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:11 pm
Hummus and carrots or crackers.
Jamie On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:12 pm
My daughter is super picky. But two things she loves to snack on are peanut butter and bananas and she is obsessed with goat cheese and crackers.
Rachel P On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:12 pm
I used to love nutrigrain bars and fiber one bars, but they actually have a lot of sugar in them! Same with cliff bars. These days I lean towards kashi choco-oatmeal cookies and luna bars….and am currently obsessed with a recipe for chocolate hummus I got on Tasty Kitchen!!! Amazing with cinnamon pita chips!!!!!
KellyinAlaska On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:13 pm
We do smoothies, frozen fruit bars, and trail mix with nuts, fruits and chocolate chips.
Katrina On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:13 pm
We eat a lot of fruit…apples are a favorite. Goat cheese and crackers are a hit too. Yogurt mixed with honey and/or fruit. We've tried the "snack bars" and can't find any that the kids like so this would be great if they liked these. Thanks
Debi H On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:15 pm
Our family is discovering more snacking vegetables. Latest fave is dipping sugar snap peas/pods in various flavored hummus. Otherwise, Trader Joe' s Sweet, Savory & tart granola bars.
Thanks for the intro to Halo bars.
Michelle Linscott On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:15 pm
my kiddos do not like things "mixed". We eat a lot of "in-season" fruits for snacks. Strawberries, cherries, grapes, blueberries, raspberries and apples. When I find an organic natural sugar fruit leather we like those too. Another favorite are the foil packs of dehydrated (crispy) berries; strawberries, apples and blueberries are the favorite.
Whole grain toast topped with tomatoes in season or thinly sliced apples and cinnamon or honey.
We also make toasted cheese whole grain tortillas… as opposed to toasted cheese sandwiches… Cut into wedges and served with sliced apples.
Denise On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:16 pm
Frozen grapes! Freezing them really seems to make them as sweet as candy. Just wash them, spread them in a single layer on a cookie sheet so they aren't touching each other, then freeze. Once they are frozen, they can be put into freezer bags. My kids love to just reach in the freezer and grab a handful!
Carrie Funk On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:16 pm
Always looking for a healthy snack! these sound amazing. I've turned to granola bars, not really healthy, but better than candy! thanks for sharing this info!
Ana Fleming On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:16 pm
Homemade Hummus with Pita bread, or pita chips, whatever I have on hand!
Leah On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:18 pm
My favorite school snack is apples with peanut butter or bananas with peanut butter for my boys.
My daughter prefers cucumber or tomato slices (or both) with ranch.
They also all love a strawberry smoothie, made with yogurt, strawberries, ice and a little brown sugar.
Debby On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:18 pm
NUTELLA! With pb on toast, on crackers, apples, bananas, Graham crackers…
Les DuLunch On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:18 pm
Smoothies with yogurt, fruit, and sunflower seed butter (www.sunbutter.com – our son has a peanut allergy) or just Sunbutter and honey on whole wheat.
Erica On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:18 pm
Hummus and pita chips are a favorite for me. Bonus if you have real pitas and cut them up and toast them for chips!
Janet On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:19 pm
We like Mojo bars and the small Larabars (the big ones are usually too much for a snack). My favorite packaged snack has to be fruit leather!
Gaye On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:19 pm
fruit smoothies, popcorn, cuties, cheese and crackers………would love to try the Halo bars.
Ashley M On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:20 pm
We do alot of green smoothies. Also like apples & peanut butter or banana & peanut butter.
Lynn On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:21 pm
2 Baby Bel Light cheese rounds and a piece of fruit. Good mix of protein and healthy carb.
Sandy On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:21 pm
We usually have apple slices with peanut butter – yum!
Julie Rudd On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:22 pm
My kids love veggies or pita chips dipped in hummus, apples with peanut butter, and cheese with whole grain crackers. My family would love to try the Halo bars – they sound delicious!
Kate On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:23 pm
Lots of fresh fruit! Frozen grapes are awesome on hot Kansas days!
redstrands On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:25 pm
Unsweetened applesauce (I add cinnamon); yogurt with added fresh berries, celery sticks with p-nut butter, golden raisins
Stacy Orndorff On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:25 pm
Lara Bars!! Love them! I've also made my own protein bars.
KatieLovesWags On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:26 pm
Not really any candy substitutes as such, I just make all of our sweet biscuits (cookies!) and cakes so I know for sure just what each and every ingredient is. As long as there is always something sweet about the house, nobody is missing bought candy
Crystal K. On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:27 pm
We're big fans of fresh fruit as a snack. Some strawberries, an apple, whatever we happen to have on hand.
tracie On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:27 pm
Raw veggies and hummus, pita chips and hummus, apples and hummus…my kiddos love to dunk most anything in hummus!
beth On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:27 pm
We make a breakfast cookie with oatmeal and craisins
Sherry Kean On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:28 pm
the usual…carrots, celery, grapes, apples…all the fruits and raw veggies…sugar peas are always loved. But I think the kids would love these!
Sarah On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:28 pm
We make "mix – in" The kids make a mix of various snacks in the pantry & I throw in a couple choc. chips too.
MK Ranch On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:28 pm
Fruit and granola bars
Jennifer C On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:28 pm
Usually fruit or string cheese. Apples or graham crackers with peanut butter. My kids also like clif Z Bars.
Rachel Gallina On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:29 pm
Greek yogurt with fruit. It's sweet so they love it.
Sarah B. On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:29 pm
My son eats fruit like candy! It is almost always his snack of choice.
jennya On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:29 pm
granola with strawberrys
Kris On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 pm
YUM! they look interesting and tasty!! Never heard of them….
anitha On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 pm
I got a chance to taste cashew clusters somewhere. Then I tried making them at home. turned out pretty much like the one I ate . Pumpkin seeds, pistachio, almonds, and lots of cashews all coarsely chopped, and mixed in melted jaggery syrup(whole cane sugar is jaggery- asian grocers sell it). Then it is poured in to a greased pan and cut in to cubes. No cooking needed. But the syrup must be thick in such a way that you can make cubes later on once you add the nut mixture. My husband loves dried craisins to be added too, but my daughter doesn't.
Lorraine T. On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 pm
Popsicle stick. Banana. Little bit of dark chocolate, melted. Coconut flakes. Stick popsicle stick in banana. Roll banana in chocolate, then coconut. Place in freezer on waxed paper. Consume when frozen. Delish and nutrish.
Julie On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:31 pm
We like a bowl of organic low fat vanilla yogurt with fruit on top right now. Seems to fill up the kids for awhile. Also, anything they can dip in peanut butter…apples, crackers.
Lisa On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:31 pm
Apples and peanut butter!!
Lisa On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:31 pm
Apples and peanut butter!! yummmm
craftyashley On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:32 pm
I usually do apples & peanut butter, or apples & cheese slices. Somehow, there are always apples. Those Halo bars sound delish!
Amber On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:32 pm
We're big fans of Annie's crackers and granola bars in our house. We also like homemade granola mixed with Greek yogurt.
Neena On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:33 pm
We dip everything in peanut butter, incl. sliced fruit and veggies.
Diane On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:33 pm
Fruit, frozen grapes, cheese, etc
MelissaReitz On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:33 pm
I don't have kids yet, but if I'm really craving something sweet yet semi-healthy, I usually go for one of those popsicles made with real fruit. I'm more of a non-sweet snacker though, so my favorite is hummus and baked pita chips. Not like a candy bar at all, but still delicious!


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I live in Vancouver, British Columbia — home and soon to be host of the 2010 Olympic winter games. And can you believe it — the other day, I suggested we get cable to watch the games.
In a little under four weeks, my city will be turned inside out for the event. Not that we haven't been turned inside out already. Transport officials have already warned us that public transportation will look a lot like it does during the Celebration of Light, an event that spreads over four nights and manages hundreds of thousands of people on public transportation over the span of about 6 hours. So basically, we've been told it will be like that, only 2 to 4 weeks long. Hip, hip.
I live on Commercial Drive, which will be turned into a semi-military zone with an ice rink that will host Olympic hockey team practices. I have friends who are dancing, acting, singing, and filming in the opening and closing ceremonies as well as in events throughout the entire length of the games. And I have no doubt Vancouver's anti-games community will be represented across the city in it's designated protest spots as well as outside of them. And then there's me, right-smack in the middle of it all, on the phone, trying to negotiate a basic cable package.
It's not like I'm a zombie who just sits and watches television all day. But like most people in the city, I will not be one of the privileged few actually sitting and cheering on our athletes in our host city venues. It doesn't really leave me too many options. I can join the crowds and huddle in front of the jumbo screens they're placing throughout the city and watch the ceremonies. Honestly, that's not really my style.
While Vancouver's top brass prepares for this once-in-a-lifetime event and the world descends upon Vancouver, the flame, so-to-speak, that is the spirit of this fascinating and beautiful city is left in the hands of those who traverse it's streets everyday — Vancouverites, of which I am one. With this in mind, I'm strongly thinking about ditching the cable package and venturing out , yellow gumboots on and marching forward, in search of… what? If I'm lucky, I won't find the Olympics, but rather the small moments that build the community that makes the city that's part of the country that belongs to this planet that hosts this world event every four years.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The ice bucket challenge spread as quickly as ice melting in the Alabama heat.
Tuesday, members of the staff at the Crestwood Medical Center's ALS Clinic in Huntsville took their turn under the bucket.
They know the disease all too well and see it up close on a daily basis.
"The staff here at this clinic will do anything within their power to help people with ALS," said Cassie Barber, Executive Director of the ALS Association Alabama Chapter.
Recognized nationally as a certified center of excellence, the ALS Clinic performs innovative procedures and research.
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It also provides those afflicted with the fatal disease unprecedented care.
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Rick Isaacs was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease less than a year ago.
He says he does not know where he would be without the support of the ALS Clinic and the ALS Association Alabama Chapter.
"They work hand-in-hand and it's been my lifeline," said Isaacs. "When I was diagnosed, I had no clue what to do. I didn't know where I was going. I didn't even know anything about the disease."
Thanks to his support system at the clinic and the ice bucket challenge, Isaacs says he feels a little less alone in his fight.
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DURHAM, N.H. - Right side hitters Morgan Thatcher (Brockton, Mass.) and Destiny Tolliver (Rochester, Mich.) each recorded double-digit kill efforts, lifting the University of New Hampshire volleyball team to a 3-0 win over the University of Maryland, Baltimore County at Lundholm Gymnasium Friday evening.
The set scores were 25-16, 25-23 and 25-11.
The Wildcats have defeated their opponent in continuous sets four consecutive times, all against America East opponents, improving to 15-12 overall and 9-2 in America East play. UMBC is now 16-10, 7-4. Furthermore, the first place Wildcats clinch a third consecutive playoff berth in the America East Championships. The Wildcats will appear in the conference tournament for the 12th time in program history, all under head coach Jill Hirschinger.
Offensively, Thatcher and Tolliver notched kill tallies of 12 and 11 respectively. Tolliver compiled a .500 hitting percentage while Thatcher swung a .455 clip in the match. Taylor Dunklau (Mukwonago, Wis.) dished out 32 assists to quarterback the offense to a .276 hitting percentage.
In the backcourt, Madison Lightfoot (Clarkston, Mich.) earned a team-high 18 digs to curb the Retrievers' defense to a .138 clip. The tandem of Thatcher and Tolliver earned three block assists apiece.
The Wildcats never trailed in the opening set, bolting out to a 5-1 lead. Following a Retriever timeout, the 'Cats were able to tack on three more consecutive points to lead 8-1. UMBC attempted to rally in the set, cutting down UNH's lead at 13-8. However, the Wildcats were able to construct a 4-1 run to increase their lead to 17-9. The Retrievers attempted to inch back in with a five kill effort by Hannah Schmidt in the set. Despite UMBC's efforts, the 'Cats outlasted the Retrievers in set one, 25-16.
In the second frame, the Retrievers and Wildcats each registered seven points to open the set. A Tolliver kill followed by a UMBC ball handling error forced the Retrievers to take a timeout as the 'Cats led 9-7. Coming out of the break, New Hampshire was able to capture five to the next seven points, building a 14-9 advantage. UMBC was advantageous of a pair of setting errors ensued by back-to-back kills from Krystal Mlemchukwu and Sherelle Walker. The four-point swing allowed the Retrievers to pull within one point at 16-15.
However, the home team was able to distance themselves again, receiving offensive help from Tori Forrest (Powder Springs, Ga.) and Tolliver, building a 19-16 lead. Following a Retrievers' timeout, UMBC was able to capitalize on hitting miscues from the 'Cats, capturing a 20-19 late in the set to compel New Hampshire to use a timeout. The Wildcats were able to regroup as four straight points ensued after the stoppage to regain the lead at 23-20. UMBC attempted to close the gap, trailing by just one point at 24-23. Nevertheless, Abby Brinkman (Brecksville, Ohio) struck down the set point, giving UNH the set two victory a 2-0 lead.
After conceding the opening point in the third stanza, the Wildcats dashed out to a 5-1 lead. UMBC responded, taking five of the following seven points to trail by two points. UNH followed up with a 4-1 run, powered by a pair of kills from Forrest. New Hampshire continued to apply the pressure, building up the lead to 17-9. After the UMBC stoppage, UNH tacked on four more points to lead 21-9. Despite a pair of Ali Goc kills, New Hampshire was able to capture set three, 25-11 and preserve the three set sweep.
The Wildcats look to stay atop the America East standings, against Stony Brook University on Sunday, Nov. 10 (1 p.m.). The Wildcats then close the regular season with a pair of home games beginning Nov. 15 (7 p.m.) against the University at Albany. For more information about UNH volleyball, be sure to visit UNHWildcats.com.


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CORPUS CHRISTI - On Aug. 2, the Junior League of Corpus Christi Inc. welcomed its 2008-09 provisional class.
The 42 provisional members include: Sarah Briscoe, Lamar Bullard, Julie Bedsole, Joanna Benavidez, Diana Cortner, De An Dawson, Ashley Delano, Aly Fox, Adrienne Gasiorowski, Meredith Grant, Jessica Guillot, Kenedy Hughes, Robin Johnson, Melissa LaMantia, Kendra Lee, Heather Luckenbach;
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Board members, effective June 1, include: Kelli Powell, president; Amy Brown, president-elect; Michele Markert, president's assistant; Bonnie Montoya, funding vice president; Adriana Martinez, communication vice president; Alissa Worley, community vice president; Katherine Dain, membership vice president;
Also Wendy Moore, nominating chairwoman; Kelly Whatley, placement chairwoman; Jennifer Riley, treasurer-elect; Becca Spenst, bylaws/parliamentarian; Sandra Brown, treasurer; Karen Nicholson, planning/research; and Veronica Maxwell, recording secretary.
The organization will tackle childhood obesity this year through projects such as the Festival of Fairy Tales and Kids in the Kitchen Committees. The members aim to concentrate on educating the community and improving the health of its children.
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Revelers who recall last year's Moonlight in the Gardens event will be pleased to learn that the annual casual evening fundraiser is right around the corner. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center will hold its second moonlit gathering Oct. 11 on the garden's grounds, 8545 S. Staples St.
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CRESTVIEW — The Hub City got a bit bigger Monday evening when the city council unanimously approved several rezoning measures that annexed some property.
In addition, on consultant Jack Dorman's recommendation, the council unanimously approved a small-scale amendment to the city's zoning map that clarifies several properties' status.
Two ordinances adjusted the city's comprehensive plans to add land owned by Gulf Power off Aplin Road and the site of the new Dollar General store on U.S. Highway 90 East to the city.
Another ordinance adjusted the city's Future Land Use Map "with an accurate determination of the corporate boundary of the city of Crestview," according to the meeting agenda.
Two more ordinances, also unanimously approved, rezoned the Gulf Power and Dollar General properties from Okaloosa County mixed-use to Crestview commercial zones.
Four corrections of the Future Land Use Map clarify rights-of-way and "one involves a 2.01-acre parcel that is not in the city," the amendment stated.
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By Martin Kaste
Two days ago, Morning Edition aired a story about the H-1B program which grants temporary work visas to foreigners with special skills like computer programming. In the story, it was reported that employers have to show they tried to recruit Americans first. But as it turns out, many companies bypass American applicants.


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Assessing the Costs of Regulatory Proposals for Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas EmissionsJoseph E. Aldy
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions requires costly changes in behavior for firms and individuals. Various ways exist to measure these costs, but most economic analyses focus on changes in gross domestic product (GDP), prices, employment, and sometimes disaggregated impacts on particular sectors. Two recent studies by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) provide insights into the range of costs associated with recent proposals for limiting U.S. GHG emissions over the next several decades.1 This issue brief further emphasizes impacts in 2015 both because nearer-term modeling results are more reliable, and hence more informative, and because this timeframe is most relevant for the current policy debate.
Assessing the Costs of Regulatory Proposals for Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The modeling analyses reviewed here show that the United States will bear costs in mitigating GHG emissions, but that these aggregate costs will be small in the context of overall trends. It is worth noting, however, that all of these analyses assume a regulatory approach that produces cost-effective, economy-wide emissions abatement. Failure to promote least-cost abatement across all emissions sources could increase the costs of a domestic emissions mitigation policy.
1. Specifically, we discuss results for the period 2010-2030, because this timeframe matches the available data from EIA and because of the inherent difficulty and uncertainty associated with modeling economic impacts over longer time horizons. This is in contrast to Issue Brief #2, where use of an extended (2010-2050) timeframe is appropriate in discussing longer-term environmental outcomes.
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Pop singer Lily Allen has a roller-coaster of a personal life, and on her new television series, she's been opening up about some of the darker moments in her past. On the show Lily Allen: Riches to Rags, Allen talks about her bulimia, saying "I used to vomit after meals. It's not something I'm proud of. But, I tell you what, a lot of people came up to me telling me how great I looked and I'd be on the cover of every magazine. I thought I looked good and it was great to be able to try on clothes and feel a million dollars. But I wasn't happy, I really wasn't. I would love to be the skinniest minniest person in the world but I can't do that without being unhappy—I like food."
Allen also talks about her very public miscarriage, which she suffered in October, 2010 as filming for her show was coming to a close. "It was a really long battle. I think that kind of thing changes a person,"Allen says after losing her baby six months into her pregnancy.
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Locations of Convair B-36 survivors and otherwise.
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Castle Federal Airfield, RB-36H, Atwater, California
RB-36H 51-13730 at Castle Air Museum. This Peacemaker was displayed at Chanute AFB in Illinois for over three decades. When Chanute AFB closed down in the early nineties, the Peacemaker was transferred to the Castle Air Force Base Museum. It had to be disassembled to components that could be transported on railroad cars. Over a period of a little more than a year, the Peacemaker was reassembled. Link to a display of the restoration of this RB-36H. Photographer: Brian Lockett.
Castle Air Museum hosted Open Cockpit Days over the weekend of May 25-26, 2002. I took the opportunity to climb inside the forward crew compartment of their Convair RB-36H, 51-13730 and photograph the various crew stations.
Link to the Castle Air Museum home page.
United States Air Force Museum, B-36J, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio
B-36J-65-CF 52-2220 on display at the United States Air Force Museum in August 1972. Photographer: Brian Lockett.
Visit the B-36J page of the web site of the United States Air Force Museum.
Seen here on August 17, 1998, 52-2220 on display in the Air Force Museum is surrounded by contemporary fighters. Also visible in this picture are a Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star, McDonnell XF-85Goblin, Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, and North American F-100 Super Sabre. Photographer: Brian Lockett.
Pima Air Museum, B-36J, 52-22827 Tucson, Arizona
The National Museum of the Air Force is transferring the last B-36 built, B-36J-75(III), 52-22827 from Fort Worth, Texas to the Pima Air Museum near Tucson, Arizona. It was fully restored at the Lockheed-Martin plant in Fort Worth. It will be reassembled and placed on public display.
Link to a page of pictures of B-36J-75(III), 52-22827 at the Pima Air Museum, Arizona and its restored interior.
Strategic Air & Space Museum, B-36J, Nebraska
There is also B-36J-111, S/N 52-2217A, on display at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Nebraska. This photo of the cockpit of 52-2217A was provided through the courtesy of Richard Loftis.
Visit the web site of the Strategic Air & Space Museum.
Walter Soplata's RB-36E, Newbury, Ohio
Richard Freeman provided the following B-36 location information:
There is a disassembled B-36 in existence in OH. According to "Great Aircraft Collections of the World" by Bob Ogden (1986), the B-36 is owned by a Walter Soplata. PO Box 65 Newbury, OH 44065 ph.(216) 564-5326. Access is by prior permission only. His collection is North of Newbury which is 18 miles East of Cleveland on Rt. 87. His B-36 is actually the YB-36, serial 42-13571, which was converted to an RB-36E. It was on display at the old Air Force Museum facility for many years before being replaced by B-36J at the new museum facility that opened in 1972.
Apparently it is in very bad shape. He bought it, like most of his other "stuff" as it was about to be scrapped by the Air Force, and the plane had to be cut up into major sections. Right now, the bombbay is his handy "Storage Area" for half of the XP-82 "Twin Mustang" prototype (he has another complete F-82 as well!), plus a partial P-63 "King Cobra". The nose and about half of the forward fuselage are together, and the rest of the aircraft is laying nearby.
Ontario, California
This picture is of a lot near the Ontario, California Airport taken in 1971. The lot was being used to store aircraft from the defunct Ontario Air Museum before they were transported to Chino. At left is the nose of B-36H, serial 51-5720. It did make the move to Chino, but it was decided that it was too dilapidated, and unforunately, it was scrapped shortly afterward. Just in front of the B-36 at the left are the wing panels of the Northrop N9MB which was recently restored to flying condition. To the right are a B-25, F4U and one of two Douglas A2D Skyshark turboprop attack planes. Photographer: Brian Lockett.
Dennis Jenkins has produced another large B-36 book: Magnesium Overcast.
Meyers Jacobsen has authored another book about the Convair B-36 Peacemaker: A Photo Chronicle.
Convair B-36 : A Comprehensive History of America's 'Big Stick by Meyers K. Jacobsen. Mr. Jacobsen has been compiling this history for at least a quarter of a century.
Warbird Tech: Convair B-36 Peacemaker . This volume by Dennis Jenkins contains a surprising amount of information that did not get into "The Big Stick".
The history of the efforts to preserve B-36J, 52-22827 at Fort Worth is well documented in "B-36: Saving the Last Peacemaker"; Second Edition, an html book on CD. This CD-ROM is viewed with your internet browser.
B-36: Moving the Last Peacemaker. These 875 photos show photographically the effort expended by all of the volunteers over a nine year period to save the aircraft. This CD-ROM is a self contained slide show that does not require a browser to view.
Go to the main Convair B-36 page.
Go to home page of the Goleta Air and Space Museum.
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Asbestos campaigners back awareness day
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ASBESTOS campaigners in Plymouth are backing a national awareness day – as the city's number of cancer cases related to the deadly substance rises.
Jackie Lowe, who lost her dockyard worker father Roger Lowe to mesothelioma, said there have been 35 new cases of the asbestos-related lung cancer in the city during the past year.
The 36-year-old, from Brixton, is backing today's national Action Mesothelioma Day along with other local people affected by asbestos-related conditions.
Plymouth has been highlighted as the UK's third worst hotspot for asbestos-related deaths, with 373 men dying from mesothelioma between 1981 and 2005.
Cases are expected to peak between 2011 and 2015, as the condition takes between 30 and 40 years to emerge.
Jackie, who co-founded Plymouth's Roger Lowe Asbestos Mesothelioma Campaign in her father's memory, said: "It's a tragedy to think we know this is going to happen over and over until it peaks.
"It isn't just 35 individuals who received this horrible diagnosis in the past 12 months. Their families and friends are deeply affected as well.
"We are urging the Government to fund dramatically more research into asbestos-related conditions.
"Workers such as plumbers, electricians and carpenters are still being exposed to asbestos on a daily basis. We have got to move forwards now for their sake as well as people who have worked with it in the past."
Jackie and members of her family are today holding a private memorial service at Saltram House in Plympton for those who have died from mesothelioma.
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Several times throughout the year the morning Shabbat events will be replaced by special events on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning.
Classes on Shabbat morning are held in accordance with the laws of Shabbat so that no writing or other prohibited activities are involved.
A Family Shabbat Service is held on the first Friday night of each month. This service is lead by Rabbi Greenspan and Cantor Gadi Elon. The service is an abbreviated Kabbalot Shabbat services designed for families with young children. The children have the opportunity to learn how to sing the Friday night Shabbat songs. Each months service includes a special theme depending on the time of the year.


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The following article is reprinted with permission from A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People published by Schocken Books.
In the spring of 1957, the Israel Defense Forces withdrew from the Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip occupied since the Suez Campaign of the previous year.
The United Nations sent an international Emergency Force (UNEF) to the Egyptian‑Israeli border and to Sharm el‑Sheikh. The great powers gave Israel assurances concerning the freedom of navigation in the Gulf of Eilat, and the government of Israel made it clear that any infringement of that freedom would be regarded as a casus belli.
Terror Continues
All these arrangements, however, did not secure peace in the region. The terror‑reprisal cycle continued on several fronts. The Fatah [the Palestinian group dedicated to obtaining Palestinian independence, founded by Yassir Arafat in 1951]went on sending its men from Jordan to carry out terrorist operations within Israel's borders. Syrian artillery on the Golan Heights frequently shelled settlements in the Upper Galilee and the Jordan Valley, forcing the Israeli air force to retaliate in operations that often turned into mini‑wars. Moreover, although the Egyptian border remained relatively quiet, as Egypt was involved since 1962 in a civil war in Yemen, [Egyptian President] Gamal Abdul Nasser made no secret of his intention to destroy the State of Israel at the first opportune moment.
Nasser Mobilizes Troops
In the spring of 1967 it seemed as though that moment had come. In three weeks and by five impressive initiatives, Nasser managed to embroil the entire Middle East in a major war. First, Egyptian forces in the Sinai were considerably reinforced, under the pretext of coming to Syria's assistance. Then Nasser demanded the evacuation of U.N. forces from Sinai and the Gaza Strip, and U Thant, the U.N. Secretary General, immediately acceded to his request. On May 20, Egyptian forces occupied Sharm el‑Sheikh, closing the Straits of Tiran two days later. While Egyptian propaganda was proclaiming the imminent and inevitable destruction of Israel, the massive reinforcements of troops along the borders with Israel brought the numbers of Egyptian soldiers to 100,000 and tanks to 900. Once again, after ten years, Israel was directly confronted by Egyptian forces along the frontier. Finally, Nasser orchestrated a great Arab alliance: in addition to the Egyptian‑Syrian military agreement of November 1966, he now signed pacts with Jordan (May 30) and Iraq (June 4). Contingents arrived from other Arab countries, such as Kuwait and Algeria.
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