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Ask people how much money from the sale of a $200 commemorative baseball bat should go to a charity when media coverage vaguely states that bat sales will benefit charity, and the answer's not so fast or simple.
How does $10 out of $199 sound? Not nearly as good as a possible $50,000 divided between the Ronald McDonald House and Cardinals Care, the two charities set to receive funds from the sale of a commemorative Mark McGwire bat being sold as part of the frenzy over the big guy's 500th home run. The promotion is being produced by Nikco Sports, a St. Louis firm. The bats being sold are the type of Rawlings bat McGwire uses, but painted gold and laser-engraved with a copy of his signature and a few paragraphs about the 500th home run. Unadorned and un-numbered, the same bat retails locally for under 50 bucks.
This is the basic deal: For each bat sold, Ronald McDonald House gets 5 bucks and Cardinals Care gets 5 bucks. If all 5,000 numbered bats are sold, that adds up to $25,000 apiece for the two charities. So far, about 2,000 bats have been sold, so each recipient will get at least $10,000. So everyone should be happy, no?
Well, yeah, but if you do the math, if Nikco sells 5,000 bats at $200 per, that's a million bucks. Five percent of that, 50,000 simoleons, will go to charity. Granted, 5 percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing, but the rub comes in the promotion. Is the public given a false impression by fast-and-loose statements by media? Again, there's no easy answer.
The free air time or print space given to the promotion is often short on details about how much of the total cost of $221.90 (including shipping and tax) will actually go to benefit the families of children with cancer who depend on the city's two Ronald McDonald Houses and the numerous children's charities that receive money from Cardinals Care.
A typical television-sports treatment of the bat sale was done by KTVI's Randi Naughton on Aug. 16, during the 5 p.m. newscast. Naughton said that the two charities "will benefit from portions of the proceeds of the sale of these bats." A Nikco spokesman was quoted, as was a Ronald McDonald House spokesman. The mother of a child with cancer was interviewed and said the house "makes you feel at home." Naughton ended with how "this couple's never been to a baseball game. But they're feeling the effect players like Mark McGwire and fans are having on their family."
Nowhere in Naughton's comments is the price of the bat mentioned, or what percentage of the sales the charities will receive.
An even more misleading presentation was given to anyone who glanced over the Aug. 12 sports section of the Post-Dispatch and saw this headline: "McGwire Bats Are Being Sold to Benefit Charity." Technically, that's not an untrue statement. One sentence noted that a "fundraising goal of $50,000 has been set," but the three paragraphs with photo likely gave readers the impression that more than 5 bucks of the $221.90 they'd pay for one of the wooden bats was going to either charity.
Dr. Edward Lewis, director of Cardinals Care, is keenly aware of the issues related to charity fundraising. It's a tightrope, strung between ethics and reality, that he walks with care. "It's always a little difficult when you're in the business of fundraising for charity," says Lewis. "Your primary initiative is to raise as much money as you can, and people who are generous enough corporate sponsors to include us, we don't want to seem ungrateful by saying, "Well, gee, this is not a significant enough level for us to participate,' and walk away from it. Then you second-guess yourself, too, if you're doing the right thing."
The first consideration is the overall donation. In this case, $25,000 is a lot of money. Plus, Lewis said Nikco last year contributed $47,000 to Cardinals Care from the sale of other commemorative items, so there is a history with the company. He admits that if this had been his first contact with Nikco, he "would have taken a harder look at the percentage involved here." But Nikco's owner and president, Joy Bidner, he says, has been "generous" in prior dealings. The way promotional materials are worded is vital, Lewis says.
"I'm always uncomfortable in fact, we don't even allow statements like a "portion of the proceeds benefit Cardinals Care,' because that's a meaningless statement," says Lewis. "You really need to define the donation in terms of a percentage of the retail, or a flat amount like this $5 contribution."
But once the press release is sent, how the media word their reports is in their control.
"The Post-Dispatch had one in there a week ago that I was very uncomfortable with, because the headline was "McGwire Bats Sold for Charity,' or something like that," says Lewis. "I almost called Joy, but I got busy with a few other things. I was really disappointed that that story was written the way it was. The last thing that should happen is that customers, fans, collectors be misled about where this $200 is going. They should know exactly if that is a factor in their decision."
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CORPUS CHRISTI - The eight-year-old federal courthouse, along Corpus Christi's bayfront, will get a $292,000 upgrade funded by federal stimulus dollars earmarked to make governmental buildings more environment friendly.
U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack said Thursday the money will be used to make the courthouse more energy efficient.
It's part of $5.55 billion authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act aimed at converting federal buildings into high-performance, green facilities or to renovate and construct new federal buildings and courthouses, according to the U.S. General Services Administration, which oversees federal facilities.
The U.S. General Services Administration submitted a project list seeking funding for hundreds of federal facilities in every state. The agency's selections were based on two criteria: the ability of the project to put people back to work quickly and transforming federal buildings into high-performance, more efficient facilities.
The facilities to be upgraded range from smaller projects such as the courthouse here to massive upgrades like the modernization of the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington D.C., which received more than $225 million.
"Money from the economic stimulus package is reaching throughout the United States, including our constituents," said U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, who announced the award. "It is very important that my constituents benefit from the money being made available to them by the federal government."
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Neither Obama nor Romney has proposed renewing it, and lawmakers in both parties are down on the idea. Even Republicans who have sworn off tax increases have little appetite to prevent this one. Powerful advocates for seniors, like AARP, oppose an extension.
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Katie says
such gorgeous shots!
Cookies & Clogs says
Thank you – the picturesque setting and natural light definitely made a huge difference!
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
Cookies & Clogs says
Thanks! It was such a great tour to take!
Danielle @Royalegacy says
Wasn't the tour wonderful. We want to visit this again when we go next. Thanks for sharing these great pictures. Don't forget to post a picture of the lighthouse top in Cambria. I love seeing that working at night.
Cookies & Clogs says
Yes – that will be in a future post I'm afraid my readers will get tired of my Cambria posts so I will probably take a little break before I do the rest (except the hotel post is already scheduled for Monday).
Maryann says
That is beautiful.
Cookies & Clogs says
Thanks – isn't the lighting amazing?
Marianna says
looks beautiful!
Cookies & Clogs says
The setting was amazing!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I love that rocky outcropping back there!
Cookies & Clogs says
Those are all along the Highway 1 coastline from Monterey to Santa Barbara
Carolyn G says
I am so jealous of your trip!! Great photos
Cookies & Clogs says
We'll have to do it again when you make your way out here
Kasandria Reasoner says
Love that one of the lighthouse!
Cookies & Clogs says
Thanks – I actually stood out of our sunroof while we were driving to the parking lot 😛 The other tourist must have thought I was a nut!
Henrietta Newman says
How pretty! I wish I were there right now!
Cookies & Clogs says
Well, some friends were just there yesterday and they said it was freezing 😛
Amy says
Amazing shots!!!!
Cookies & Clogs says
Thank you! It was kind of overcast at first so I'm glad the pictures turned out!
Canadian Mom Blogger says
Beautiful pictures!
Cookies & Clogs says
Thank you – they are going to look great in the photo album
Cat Davis says
That is gorgeous. Getting to the coast to see lighthouses is on my bucket list.
Cookies & Clogs says
Oh, my hub and I can't stand living without some water nearby! I'd love to get to the other side (Maine) to see real working lighthouses. The top part of this one had to be taken off from damages so it was kind of a 'fake' experience 😛
melissa says
Simply beautiful!!
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Thanks – I love the contrast of colors that resulted!
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Ethan Mack will likely be back in court this fall seeking to have his manslaughter conviction tossed out for the June 2009 killing of Charleston woman Kate Waring.
On Monday, Mack opted to withdraw his request to reargue his convictions on two other counts, for forgery and obstruction, from his first trial in Waring's murder. His lawyer said the 25-year manslaughter term is the central matter.
In court Monday, Mack was uncooperative with Circuit Judge Deadra Jefferson. Wearing brown prison scrubs, he refused to raise his chained and shackled hand to be sworn-in. He then mostly gave short, one-word answers to the judge of "yes" or "no" in response to her questions.
Afterward, attorney Charles Brooks III said the two years that his client has spent in prison is clearly wearing on him. He described Mack "as a young man upset with the whole situation right now."
Mack is arguing that his lawyer did a poor job of representing him. Claims of "ineffective counsel" is a fairly common tactic for inmates looking to wriggle out of lengthy prison terms. Mack's attorney, David Aylor, said he stands behind his work.
Mack, 33, is serving a 25-year term at the maximum-security Perry Correctional Institution in Pelzer.
In April 2011, Mack entered an Alford plea to voluntary manslaughter in Waring's death, meaning he did not admit guilt but conceded there was enough evidence to convict him. The plea came as prosecutors prepared to take him to trial for a second time on a murder charge.
Authorities maintain Mack tortured Waring, 28, with a stun gun, bashed her head with a wine bottle and dumped her in a water-filled bathtub to die at his home.
Mack also has accused "malicious prosecution" on the part of the 9th Circuit Solicitor's Office.
In total, Mack's 11-page petition states, among other things, that his lawyer failed to file an appeal on his behalf, challenge his co-defendant's statements, share a defense strategy and inform him of the consequences of his guilty plea.
Some of the claims, such as Aylor's supposed failure to challenge co-defendant Heather Kamp's statements, seem odd. During Mack's trial, Aylor cross-examined Kamp for the better part of two days.
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Caltech issued letters of highest level disciplinary reprimand to five JPL employees because they used JPL's internal email system to discuss the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on the working conditions at JPL.
Joe Lieberman's Parting Shot
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Randy Shaw: Labor rewards those who wait. But those whose advancement depends on their willingness to wait may not be the most visionary or talented.
Our Hope for Change Still Not Fulfilled
Walter Brasch: After significant compromise with the recalcitrant Republicans who want to continue to give the wealthy tax advantages while cutting significant social programs, President Obama has finally taken a stand on debt ceiling negotiations. However, in labor, wildlife management, and the environment he is still compromising rather than coming out forcefully for the principles he and the working class and environmentalists believe.
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A Plea for the Employee Free Choice Act
lthough the odds for the passage of EFCA seem long today despite a Democratic majority in Congress and a Democratic president, the importance of EFCA should not be forgotten. In mid-2009, many of America's labor historians signed a statement that strongly endorsed the act. This was a good beginning. Going forward, all of us who are committed to social justice should do what we can to support passage of EFCA in the immediate future.
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After months of a media war supporting and condemning it, the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) was finally introduced into Congress again last week. The bill has been debated before, but with a larger Democratic majority, its chances of passage are much greater today, and President Obama has said he'll sign it. Employers, therefore, are […]


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In Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, August Wilson establishes a deeply authentic environment through humor, anecdotes and tension that builds to a gut-punching conclusion.
And in Court Theatre's bold, confident production under the direction of Ron OJ Parson, you easily become invested in the action.
Interestingly, Ma Rainey herself has surprisingly little stage time, with most of the action belonging to her band as they rehearse in the musty basement of a South Side Chicago recording studio while waiting for the notoriously late Ma Rainey to lay down her tracks.
But actual rehearsing barely happens. Cutler, Toledo, Slow Drag, and Levee share stories, jokes and a song or two. Relationships are revealed, appalling stories of racism and hate are aired, and tensions mount.
The bulk of the action rests on Levee's shoulders, and James T. Alfred is fantastic as the tightly-coiled, immensely talented and dangerously hot-headed horn player. As the play advances, it's as if the all the anger in the world comes spitting out of Levee's mouth, poisoning his mind and his soul. A bravura, brave performance, and a staggering observation on how powerlessness can undermine a being.
As the title character, Greta Oglesby knows how to command attention. The recording studio is Rainey's domain, and she doesn't take any shit — not even from her smarmy white producers whose primary objective is to get her voice in the can to make a buck. But the moment she steps outside, she's just another black woman who can't hail a cab.
John Culbert's authentic and storied set allows the multiple layers of action to occur seamlessly. Joshua Horvath and Ray Nardelli's nuanced sound design excels in creating the illusion that the actors are actually playing their own instruments.
As my first Wilson play, I found myself captivated. Court Theatre has done him proud.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs September 17 – October 18, 2009 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Visit courttheatre.org for more information.
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I saw my first August Wilson play in the spring – Joe Turner's Come and Gone (one week after the Obamas!) And I felt exactly the way you did, I was captivated by the characters and the storytelling.
Some plays try so hard to be "relevant" and fail, as you brought up a few days ago. But Wilson's plays tell you so much about the African-American experience in a way that never seems preachy and he never sacrifices the characters or the story to make a point.
I'm going to see Fences next week in Boston and I'm pretty excited about it.
If we need proof that I am old, I have seen all the August Wilson plays except for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." I saw most of them at the Goodman over the years, but both "Fences" and "The Piano Lesson" at Court. Some of the later ones are epic, not necessarily in a good way.We have good memories of "Seven Guitars" and "Two Trains Running."
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PDP 502? Good or bad?
Anywho, I don't want to blow a rediculous amount of money on another expensive pedal, because frankly I only use double bass for filler. I'm never playing fast notes for more than a second or so at most.
I was thinking DW 3000, but then I decided I might go with a DW 2000 instead. I'd used a 2000 for a while before and liked it. But then I came across the PDP 502 pedals.
The PDP 502s have base plates on both pedals, dual chains, and just appear to be really sturdy made vs. the 402 models (the modern version of what I'm currently using.)
But the PDP 502 pedals are even cheaper than the single chained DW 2000 pedals.
So I'd just love to know if any of you have used the 502 pedals, and if so what do you think of them? A lot of interviews on Musicians Friend compare them to the basic Iron Cobra pedals. Are they worth trying? I've tried DW 2000s and 3000s, so I could easily place an order without testing them, but should I have a look at these 502 pedals first?
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I'm not going to sit here and tell you not to go with the DW 3000's Sticks (and if you go through my posts you will find my opinion's). These pedals may work better for you than they did me. For what they are and considering that you only want to do quick doubles as fillers every so often they may work great for you. Honestly though no matter if all you do is straight 1/4 note beats you want something that will make playing effortless and fun. IMO you should keep saving your money (like I am because I KNOW the difference between these 3000's and Tama pedals) and wait to get something good. Just my opinion.
Depending on if you are planning on going brand new, I wouldn't spend $200 on these 3000's and feel you should learn from MY mistakes. Well I wouldn't say mistakes as they were great pedals to get me back on the horse but now that I'm back on the saddle I need something more efficiant and something that can keep up with my feet. I wish I could try the DW 9000's and the Iron and Speed Cobra's side by side to make a final decision but GC usually only has the single pedal version of the Speed, Iron, Demon and then a very crappy version of the doubles on the floor. Freakin idiots man! How the hell are we supposed to try things if they don't give us decent quality stuff to try or even have models to choose from including the 9000's!
Anyway, I feel it would be a waste of money to buy something cheap and then end up not liking them. Just save up and get the Iron Cobra Jr's or go for the big boy toy's and the Iron Sr's, Speeds or something else like a good Gibraltar double pedal or something. I would look around, try some first and then decide.
Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
I appreciate it bro. The 3000s are originally what my heart was set on, just because we're writing material for our first full length album, and then we're planning a tour. I don't want to go on the road with cheapo equipment.
I was thinking the 502 looked really sturdy, but the reviews I see are half in half, so it is probably in my best interest to go ahead and grab the 3000s. The only reason I considered going cheaper on the pedal is because, as said before, I won't be using it a third as much as most people on here probably do, and a big chunk of my cash needs to go towards new cymbal stands and drum heads. I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled though - about a month ago, a man posted a DW 5000 double pedal for $150 bucks. It just needed beaters. I woulda' sold my soul to have been able to buy it.
I'd also love to get my feet on the DW 9000s, but I can't see ever being able to put $600 into a pedal.
I used a DW 2000 double pedal for several months and I loved it. I ended up selling it when I struck a deal with the Tama Speedcobra pedals. Then someone jacked those and left me in bad need of a pedal. I bought the used PDP double pedal (the old black and silver ones) used for like $60 at my buddy's music store, and I've kinda' been stuck with them since.
Needless to say, I'm really looking forward to some new hardware.
Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn
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Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
Aww man that's a **** deal with those Speed Cobras. Friggin scum....
Anyway no problem and I see where you're coming from. With what you're saying it sounds like the 3000's would be a perfect fit for you. They are absolutely indestructible, solid and do great for a drummer's basic needs. I can play constant 1/8th notes at about 220 BPM with them and are fairly quick for their weight and construction.
Here is my thread where I share a recording for the first time in my life and it's done with these 3000's.....
I am looking to sell these 3000's, if you want maybe we can talk in PM about it. I can take pictures of them on and off my set and post them here. The pictures won't do them justice as they look like they just come out of the box. I would get what they are truly worth used and you would get a pretty much brand new set of DW 3000's. Up to you and no pressure as buying and selling on the internet isn't something to take lightly.
Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
I appreciate it. But it'll be a month or so before I'm able to afford the upgrade. I got bills that need paying, so I'm just browsing the market right now.
What area do you live in? In case for some reason I do get the cash and decide to talk at you about the pedals. If you live too far, it might not be worth the hassle and the extra charges.
Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn
Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
something else to consider about the 3000s is that you can eventually upgrade the hinges to delta bearing hinges like on the 5000s. the hinges are $40 each, but you could end up with a make-shift 5000 for well under half the price if the 3000 is bought used.
Yo, i'm Ryan.
Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
PM sent Sticks.
And thanks for the FYI super but I'm just going to go with something better. The 3000's served their purpose but it's time to move on. I just wish I spent half as much for a cheaper pedal to get me going until I was ready to move up but you live and you learn.
Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
I like pearl 902's. I prefer them to my demon drives, go figure.
Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn
Re: PDP 502? Good or bad?
Did PDP stop making the 602c pedal!?
If so, that's a shame... I own this pedal and it has been great. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...c-double-pedal
I haven't used the 502 pedal but the reviews I've seen haven't be favorable... as compared to the 602 pedals, which don't look quite as nice but people seem to have nothing but good things to say about them for the price point.
I'm going to be upgrading to a Pearl Eliminator soon and I'll be selling my 602c pedals. If you're interested shoot me a PM and I'll get you some pics, etc etc.
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Discussion in 'Mexico' started by z0mb1e, Jan 4, 2013.
wtf? -_-
damn that was straight bullshit.
God damn, Atlas with all the luck in the world right now.
Dat Bravo hates wilas
the post once again saves Chaflas
ese pobre Hobbit nomas no la arma
******** yes
pinches Wilas
one of the rarest of times that i want them to win and they lose
Good result for Atlas.
holy **** an Atlas fan . Now all I need the elusive Queretaro fan to catch'em all
Here i was all offended that we were gonna tie.....and we lose ..
ok Atlas you won, now go and stay out of relegation. Send Queretaro down, awesome little stadium but the team is garbage
Queretaro will most definitely get relegated. Nice town though.
I think he could earn another call-up with the attractive performances he's been showing recently, maybe not now, though in due time he should get a shot if he keeps it up.
Jimenez header #Class.
The big cats are gonna put those trashy dogs to sleep!!
pinches "tigueres" putos.
lol, tigres with the 3 stooges defense.
Hugo Ayala you ********ing ********!!
Y Carreño anota de nuevo con el Pachuca... definitivamente quiero a Carreño y a Jimenez para la Copa Oro.
Those dickless Mexican rejects are a bunch of little bitches always on the ground crying gtf up you little counts!!!
lol nice pass Salcido.
A shot from Salcido became an pass/ assist lol...
It's all tied up.
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Oct. 14, 2010
Media Packet: New Mexico 3, Wyoming 0
Laramie, Wyo. --- New Mexico senior Lisa Meeter recorded her 1,000th dig, and then about an hour later she became the fourth Lobo to ever record 1,000 digs and 1,000 kills as Meeter picked up another double-double as the Lobos took down the Wyoming Cowgirls in three straight 26-24, 25-22, 25-21. The win bumps the Lobos to 11-7 overall and 3-2 in the Mountain West. Wyoming drops to 17-4 overall and 3-3 in the conference.
Meeter led the Lobos with 12 kills, and she added 13 digs in recording her 33rd career double-double. She joins Tania Gooley and Nao Ikeda as the only Lobos to ever record 1,000 kills, 1,000 digs, and 100 aces in their careers. Meeter hit the aces mark earlier this season against UNLV.
The Lobos nearly dropped the opening set, finding themselves down 24-23, but a setting error by the Cowgirls tied the score. New Mexico's defense then cleaned up, as Kelly Williamson and Taylor Hadfield combined for a block to make it 25-24, and Meeter tallied a solo block to win it.
In the second set, the game was tied at 15-all, but New Mexico went on a 9-3 run to take a dominating 24-18 advantage. Meeter had a pair of kills in the run, and Ashley Rhoades and Hadfield added kills as well. Rhoades then ended it with one of her nine kills.
In the third set, the Lobos found themselves down 4-1 early, but rallied to win it. The teams were tied at 18, but Meeter, who had seven kills in the final set with no errors, had four kills out of the final seven points. Fittingly on a night when Meeter entered the record books, she ended it with one more kill, giving the Lobos their second road win of the year and moving the Lobos into a three-way tie for second place with Utah and TCU.
Aside from Meeter's 12 kills, no one else had double-figures, and Ashley Rhoades had nine, ending her streak of double-figure kill matches at three. Jade Michaelsen had 30 assists, and libero Allison Buck had 16 digs to lead the Lobos. Jodi Purdy of Wyoming led the Cowgirls with 11 kills.
The Lobos now face another stern test as they head to Ft. Collins to take on the No. 16 Colorado State Rams. That match has a first serve at 7 p.m. on Saturday night.
NOTES: The Lobos picked up their first conference road win of the season ... New Mexico is one of the three league teams without a home loss, and they face Colorado State, who also is perfect at home in conference play.


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Warm Thai chicken & noodle salad
Cooking timePrep: 25 mins - 35 mins Cook: 20 mins
Skill levelEasy
ServingsServes 4
A low fat, oriental-inspired salad - ideal for when you're in a real rush
Nutrition and extra info
Additional info
- Healthy
Nutrition per serving
- kcalories
- 336
- protein
- 24g
- carbs
- 40g
- fat
- 10g
- saturates
- 1g
- fibre
- 2g
- sugar
- 0g
- salt
- 1.7g
- 2 large skinless chicken breasts
- 175g dried medium egg noodles
- 2 good handfuls of greens, such as Chinese leaf, finely shredded
- 2 carrots, cut into thin strips
- 8 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1 red pepper, seeded and finely sliced
- a handful of fresh coriander leaves
For the dressing
- 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp root ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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- Preheat the grill to high. Put the chicken on a baking tray and grill for 10-12 minutes without turning, until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to instructions. Drain and run cold water through to stop them sticking together.
- Mix the vegetables in a bowl. Thinly slice the chicken and add to the bowl, along with the noodles and coriander leaves.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together with 2 tablespoons water, pour over the salad and toss well. Serve straight away.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2002
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Comments, questions and tips
made this reciepe many times , a midweek fravorite. however i treat it as a stir fry rather than a salad. i coat the chicken in some thai 7 spice add chicken in pieces to the wok for 1 min , then add all the veg for 1min then noodles to heat threw throw over the dressing and serve. it is easy to make this way rather than cooking the chicken seperate etc.
We love this recipe so much we try and have it once a week, its really tasty and healthy and you feel good eating it.
We tend to make this dish after we've had roast chicken to use up the leftovers; we use white cabbage instead of chinese greens and add more chilli, its still good....even my mum loved it.
Looking forward to trying it with the peanut butter in the dressing!!


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It's that time of year again! Since working on the house has occupied most of our time we may not have much wood compared to previous years. This old house leaks like a sieve and I don't think caulk and weatherstripping cut it. We can actually tell wind direction by the way window plastic bows in and out on opposite sides of the house. We live in a giant windsock!
Don't feel too bad for us though, as long as we have wood there's this to comfort us!
On the coldest days outside with the wood stove running, our kitchen clock tells us it's July inside.
|Indoor on left, outdoor temp on right.
It was really much colder than 33 out today. Pretty sure our thermometer is off since I changed the batteries.
When buying a wood stove we considered all the options. We chose wood because it's always available, we can harvest from our own woods or several fields we farm at. Affordability. Other than a chainsaw, some chaps, and a little gas it's free. Yes if we added our hours of work up it may not pay out. But S likes cutting wood and feeling manly, why pay money to work out in a gym accomplishing nothing when you can do actual work? Save money? And heat the house? He is the one who gets antsy when the furnace turns on.
Also my fire starters rock. I make the best fire starters with paper egg cartons, dryer lint, and old candles. It's my McGyver trick! We keep these in a vase by the stove, we use them for bonfires outside, and even put a couple in the emergency winter car kit just in case.
Being made of garbage, they are not pretty.
1. Keep an egg carton by the dryer
2. Fill up the cups with dryer lint
When you have a substantial amount of lint and egg cartons, gather your old stubby candles. The church gave me a box full of them! Paraffin wax is also a cheap way to get the job done.
3. Melt wax in a double boiler. I plan on getting a coffee can to melt/keep my wax in. It will reduce the clean up process.
4. Pour melted wax into each egg carton cup saturating the lint before moving to the next cup. (no need to be perfect here, if you fill it up too much the wax will drip out the bottom)
5. Let it cool to room temp.
6. Simply break apart into individual cups, you're done!
To use: Light one of the paper corners that stick up.
We don't use tons of paper or kindling this way, it's super easy and the fire is lit without a hassle.
I don't remember where I found this idea years ago. It was not my own inspiration, and I'm sure there are tons of other ideas just like it out there. But I'd love to thank whatever source it was 'cause these things kick butt!


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February 2008
Potluck Dinner
Saturday evening,February 2nd, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Kings' Home
Bring a potluck dishand enjoy fellowship the evening before Susan Jacoby's presentation at ourannual RET Public Meeting.
Susan will be the guestof honor at our gathering.
1109 VeniceRoad
(865) 690-7687
Phil and Sharron
865) 690-7687 (HomeTelephone)
Directions to Phil'sand Sharron's home:
- On Interstate 40about 8 miles west of Knoxville, Cedar Bluff exit (Exit 378)
North on Cedar BluffRoad, to Gulf Park Drive
(about a mile, bigCatholic Church is on your right, Lutheran Church on your left)
- Left onto Gulf ParkDrive, to Venice Road (about three-quarters of a mile)
- Right onto VeniceRoad. Proceed to stop sign at Sanders Road.
Continue on Venice Roadabout 1/4 mile to our home:
1109 VeniceRoad, (865) 690-7687
(basketball goal downthe hill at back of driveway).
Feb 3rd - SusanJacoby - RET Public Meeting
Please bring everyone you can.
Award-winning author,Susan Jacoby, will address one of the most thought-provoking issues of our timein an appearance at Pellissippi State Technical Community College on Sunday,February 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Goins Auditorium. Jacoby will discuss "TheAges of American Unreason, Past and Present." Arrive early for coffee,refreshments and socializing. Stay late for Susan's book signing session.
Her topic, the subjectof her upcoming eighth book, "The Age of American Unreason" (Random House2008), is the widespread new cultural phenomenon characterized by the declineof reading and the rise of scientific and historical illiteracy.
Book Club
February 10 At 4:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Economics as a Religion ByRobert H. Nelson
This book draws parallels betweeneconomic paradigms and religious dogma.
February 17 10:30Pellissippi State
Extinction of the Dinosaurs
Speaker will be Colin Smurall,University of Tennessee
Highway Cleanup
Who can participate in a trashpickup on Saturday morning - February
2, 9:00a.m. - Noon, on PellissippiParkway?
Let's spruce up our highway beforefolks travel it to attend our
annual meeting. Please let me knowby Thursday night (Jan. 31) if you
will be able to help.
Please reply to:
An Expert Defines"cults"
"Cults don't welcomequestions about their beliefs, and if they do they find out you're havingdoubts I'm sure they'll try to discourage you from seeking answers on your own.In fact, one of the characteristics of cults is that they believe they, alone,are right and all other groups are wrong."
"People who areattracted to cults often become convinced that they alone are right andeveryone else is wrong, and the become afraid to listen to anyone outside theirgroup. They may have been searching for God for some time and believe they'vefinally found Him. Only later to realize their error."
"The real issue foryou, however, is this: Are you willing to face the evidence, wherever it mightlead you?"
Excellent advice fromone who is a believer in free inquiry and a rational, naturalistic world view?
This line answers thequestion: " Only you can answer this, of course - but don't deceive yourself,and don't turn your back on God just because you want to run your own life.""...give your life to Him." "...seek god's will in everything."
"Only one sin isunforgivable - and that is the sin of turning our backs on god and refusing toheed his call ..."
"I don't know of asingle serious scholar today - either believer or unbeliever - who would denythat Jesus existed, and that He walked the roads of Palestine in the opening ofthe first century." "They would agree that the evidence is simply toooverwhelming to come to any other conclusion.""
When a writer was toldby a counselor to forget God and to try to face his problems on his own Grahamreplied: "Whenever I meet someone like your counselor, I always wonder why theyare so hostile toward God. There may be many reason - but often it's simply becausethey want to run their own lives and don't want God to interfere." ..."He (God) doesn't want you to be enslaved by whatever was wrong in your past."
All of the above quotesare from Billy Graham's column, My Answer.
It's Not Just WaterAny More
Years ago RET tested adowser for the Randi challenge. Dave Buck set up a double blind test and, ofcourse, the dowser didn't do better than chance. (Actually, the dowser did abit worse than chance.)
Now there is a newdowsing goal that may be a bit harder to test. Why look for water when one canfind energy. Now this isn't just something mundane like coal or oil. Just signup for a UT non-credit (fortunately) course and one can "find beneficial andand detrimental energies in homes and workplaces." This is useful because it can be use to "find high energy places on your property or in yourhome to 'recharge' after a hectic day."
So, if you are tired inthe evening just grab some coat hangers or make a pendulum and recharge. Itwill only cost four hours and $69 plus a $10 materials fee.
"Were we allowed toread the Bible as we do all other books, we would admire its beauties, treasureits worthy thoughts, and account for all its absurd, grotesque and cruelthings, by saying that its authors lived in rude, barbaric times. But we aretold that it was written by inspired men; that it contains the will of God;that it is perfect, pure, and true in all its parts; the source and standard ofall moral and religious truth; that it is the star and anchor of all humanhope; the only guide for man, the only torch in Nature's night. These claimsare so at variance with every known recorded fact, so palpably absurd, thatevery free, unbiased soul is forced to raise the standard of revolt."
New Board andOfficers
- President: JohnMcCaffrey
- Vice President:Dave Buck
- Secretary: KennyGraham
- Treasurer: PhilKing
- Board Member:Jonas Holdeman
- Board Member:Margaret Klein
- Board Member: CarlLedendecker
Board Member: AnneLittle
Board Member: EricRichter
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The Lib Dems' money woes are growing
Clegg's party might need a spell in opposition just to balance the books.
Clegg's party might need a spell in opposition just to balance the books.
by Rafael Behr Published
The Electoral Commission has published its accounts of political party income and expenditure. The table showing the financial state of health of the top 14 - the ones that get £250,000 or more - is available here.
The item that has made a few headlines is the drop in income for the Tories. The party's takings were down by 45 per cent on the previous year - now at the same level they were last at in 2003. That's wilderness income. Of course, the Conservative coffers will fill up again as an election approaches. They always do. But the fall in revenue might also reflect disquiet among big donors at negative publicity attached to the status of being seen to be a Cameron crony (especially after this incident) and irritation at the party leadership's willingness to indulge media bashing of bankers, high pay and fat-cattery. The Telegraph's Ben Brogan wrote a column earlier this week suggesting donors were sniffing around Boris Johnson as a friendlier protege.
Labour also received less than last year but, thanks to the trade unions, the party's funding stream is a little more stable (although there is a political price to be paid for that dependency ... the subject of another much longer blog another time).
One thing that caught my eye in this year's accounts though was the perennial shortage of cash felt by the Lib Dems. They take in a fraction of the sums enjoyed by the big two and, unlike their rivals, spend more than they earn. One of the cruelties of coalition for the Lib Dems is that power has not suddenly opened up new exciting financing opportunities. Joining the governing big league has not granted entry to some exclusive high rolling donors club. Meanwhile, the party has lost the "short money" made available by the state to official opposition parties. And to make matters worse, Lib Dem councillors traditionally chip in around 10 per cent of their allowances to help fund the party. So the massacres in local elections in recent years have put a further squeeze on income. The Lib Dems, in other words, are utterly broke.
One senior Labour figure recently suggested to me that this would ultimately be the factor that breaks the coalition. The Lib Dems, this theory goes, will have to quit the government a year or so before an election so they can get their short money back. Without it they simply wouldn't be able to mount a campaign. Now that could be spite and mischief from the enemy camp (the shadow cabinet figure involved is no admirer of the Cleggists) but senior Lib Dems themselves don't deny privately that they have serious money woes. Maybe staying in government to the very bitter end will prove a luxury they can't afford.