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We're almost holding our collective breath—gas prices in the High Country have—since the Christmas holidays—been lower than many areas off the mountain. In other words, the gas gap is reversed. Prices off the mountain around Christmas crept back from their $3.20 range into the $3.30's,
landing in many areas in the $3.39 range—fully 10-cents higher than gas you can buy here. We've got prices along Blowing Rock Road at $3.27.9, and $3.28.9, one West Jefferson price the same, but the closest similar gas price is the 'gas war' corridor around Granite Falls and into Hickory. But there's still the wonderment of how same-brand gas can be 10-cents higher along US 421 and NC 105, with Wilco Hess prices there a good bit higher. Over the weekend, the Seven Devils Wilco Hess was selling gas at a High Country low price of $3.26.9. Many of us have been holding our breath, but for as much pounding as we give the gas business over the price differential—our usually much higher—we have to report on—and ponder on—this new scenario, and wonder how long it can last.
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On a replication master, you must enable binary logging and establish a unique server ID. If this has not already been done, this part of master setup requires a server restart.
Binary logging must be enabled on the master because the binary log is the basis for sending data changes from the master to its slaves. If binary logging is not enabled, replication will not be possible.
Each server within a replication group must be configured with a unique server ID. This ID is used to identify individual servers within the group, and must be a positive integer between 1 and (232)−1. How you organize and select the numbers is entirely up to you.
To configure the binary log and server ID options, you will need
to shut down your MySQL server and edit the
my.cnf or
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Add the following options to the configuration file within the
[mysqld] section. If these options already
exist, but are commented out, uncomment the options and alter
them according to your needs. For example, to enable binary
logging using a log file name prefix of
mysql-bin, and configure a server ID of 1,
use these lines:
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After making the changes, restart the server.
If you omit
server-id (or set
it explicitly to its default value of 0), a master refuses
connections from all slaves.
For the greatest possible durability and consistency in a
replication setup using
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transactions, you should use
innodb_flush_log_at_trx_commit=1 and
sync_binlog=1 in the master
my.cnf file.
Ensure that the
option is not enabled on your replication master. If
networking has been disabled, your slave will not able to
communicate with the master and replication will fail.
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if your master is also a slave (DB1 is the master of DB2, DB2 is the master of DB3) in order for DB2 to log updates from his master DB1 to the binlog (so DB3 can read them) you need to put "log-slave-updates" on my.cnf or my.ini
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On some systems (like Debian/Ubuntu), the skip-networking setting has been replaced by setting bind-address to 127.0.0.1.
To allow for a slave, you will have to make sure that the slave's address or hostname is matched by the bind-address setting. See http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/server-options.html#option_mysqld_bind-address for bind-address details.

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As of October 31st, 2008, here's the current list of Classes and Races available for RPGA campaigns (including Living Forgotten Realms).
Also Genasi, Swordmage, Dark Pact Warlock, yes?
I knew I was forgetting something. ^_^
I'll toss them into the list (along with Drow).
Mind you - this is only a placeholder. This will eventually get rolled into an LFR FAQ - and may yet make the RPGA FAQ as well.
I'm hesitant to list "Dark Pact" because that's just an option for an existing class that's already legal.
Minotaur December 1 as a playable race as well.
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The Special Options section doesn't make the fact that you need a card for the races/spellscar as clear as it was in the original layout.
Perhaps you could do something like "Dark Pact (FRPG p42, openly available)" and "Orc (requires the use of Promo Card 3 as your creation card)"
Very useful list!
Not going to add it until it's legal. I'll be giving this a sticky soon and editing it as new content is released.
Even adding a "coming soon" might lead to confusion.
Really? My hope was that listing the "source" as the Promo Card that would make it even more apparent that the "Dagger" note referring people to the bottom of the post (as was critiqued previously).
Perhaps if I just append "Requires" before the promo cards. . .
My goal is to keep it simple - I want people to know at a glance what is/isn't available, I'm afraid adding too many qualifiers ("Free, Unlocked, Requires," etc) will only muddle the list.
How about a "Not legal at this time" group?
Personally, it would be a help if the list was alphabetical.
I agree that LG got caught up in categories and terminology (open, limited, closed, core, etc) so trying to avoid that is very sensible, even if my first reaction would be to do something just along those lines!
'Requires' would be a good addition in my opinion, though, and not leave any confusion. Alternatively, indent "Dark Pact Warlock (FRPG p42)" below Warlock in the Classes list, and retitle "Special Options" something like "Character options available via RPGA Reward Cards"
I've got the list structured chronoligically at the moment - my hopes being that people who are looking for the latest innovation(s) need only check the bottom of the list.
Would it be worth including listings of Feats and Powers that are legal or would that quickly end up being unmanageable?
Luruar POC
So... will we be adding Bard to the list in December? (10 level write up in the newest Ampersand article)
Cut and paste it to the top post and I'll edit this down to nothing to keep uncluttered.
There are two dates on your gravestone and everyone knows what they mean. On mine I want people to know what the dash in the middle means.
Why aren't Shifters on the list? They are defined in the back of the monster manual.
Because nowhere in the CCG does it say that they are legal. Please pay attention to the Character creation guide. There are several things in the monster manual that are not legal. The monster manual is NOT the PHB. Nowhere in the CCG does it state that the monster manual is open.Can we add something to the list emphasising how important it is to READ the character creation guide? - Maybe adding a link to it?
The CCG does not include the Monster Manual in the list of Player Resources, and therefore monsters in general, no matter if given a PC variant in the back of the MM, are not open for players in LFR, unless other documentation or Player Reward Cards give access.
As to why hasn't RPGA issued a Player Reward Card granting access to shifters for LFR? -- I don't know. To me, they belong in Eberron, but then I thought that about Warforged. Perhaps the orc and gnome cards were seen as more desired by players, and that was enough creation cards for the moment.
The situation may change when the Eberron Players Guide is issued if that book is included as a Player Resource for LFR.
Thank you for answering my question, and thank you for doing it so politely.
Seeing the Warforged on the list left me wondering why did they make the cut before Shifters?
Simply because they were in Dragon Magazine first.
Why that is? I'd surpmise that Warforged needed more retolling than Shifters to become 4E adaptable. Shifter powers can easily be made encounter powers, and most of their other adaptations can be "houseruled" in line with 4E.
Warforged, on the other hand, needed a bit more work - including the options about them not making death saves, as well as clarification on what a living contrcut means in 4E, etc.
I'd also guess that warforged are a little more popular than shifters.
Rules for Home Games
If you're going to be the DM for a homebrew game, you can choose to follow any or all of the information in this guide. However, if you make your game a RPGA-sanctioned public event, meaning different players can rotate in and out of your sessions, you need to use two rules presented here: characters use Method 1 or 2 for ability scores and characters have use of RPGA Rewards cards (see below). The rest is up to you.
Does this mean the DM has the digression to allow me to play a Longtooth Shifter, because I really need that +2 Strength, +2 Wisdom?
Then what's my options if my DM wants to do forgotten Realms.
If it is a homebrew FR campaign, anything your DM allows.
If it is an LFR campaign, with the option of allowing your PCs to play at any LFR event, or allowing any other LFR player's LFR PC to play at your DM's game, then you need to follow the RPGA character creation guide, including everything in the LFR appendix.
Note, also, that in the first case your DM, if he sanctions your home game at all, will be doing so as a generic D&D game, probably D&D(FR), with active players earning 1 reward point per session. In this case, the DM can run anything, and any magic item, XP & GP caps are determined by the DM.
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Yesterday, John Tortorella spoke about how Chris Kreider was in a position where he had to win his spot with the Rangers for this season.
Kreider, in the NY Post, agreed that it is up to him to win a spot with the Rangers, "I have to show them that I belong. And I know the only way to get ice time here is to be responsible on the defensive side of the puck and not cheat the game.
He added "being here in the spring was a stepping stone, but no one has to tell me that I have a lot of room for improvement."
Brian Boyle, a fellow Boston College product who will likely center Kreider to start the season, said that he is more than happy to work with Kreider in trying to round out his game.
Glen Sather told the Post that that no one is worried about the lack of production Kreider had in the AHL because " the game down there isn't as conducive to Chris scoring as it is here." Sather said that Kreider will be better in the NHL than in the AHL.
The Daily News says that Kreider is now on the RW on the third line and it's a spot that makes him feel more comfortable defensively.
In the News, Kreider said that he is far from proven, but likes being in that role, "I feel like I'm pushing myself. I'm not settled. I like that, though."
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GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - Robin Roberts is returning to the anchor desk this morning on Good Morning America. She's been off the show for 6 months while she battled a rare blood disorder. Roberts had a bone marrow transplant to treat the disease.
Roberts says she has made a full recovery, giving the staff at GMA a reason to celebrate.
It's also a celebration for those involved in the blood and bone marrow registries around the country. Roberts has been very open about her illness and her fight to live. It has inspired others facing life threatening conditions and those who want to help.
"In the months following Robin Roberts' diagnosis over 56,000 people turned to the Be the Match registry and joined," said Kona Dominick, recruiter for Michigan Blood stem cell program. "When people are diagnosed with a life threatening illness people want to support them in some way. And this is a very positive way to show support putting yourself out there and saying 'you know what if I match a patient needing a transplant I would be willing to donate to them."
Roberts' condition was brought on by chemo therapy treatments she received 5 years ago as she battled breast cancer. After she was diagnosed with a blood disorder she became very vocal in encouraging people to donate bone marrow.
"In Robin's specific case she is a public figure and people love her so everybody wanted so support her in some way. She is now a great supporter of the Be the Match registry and blood donation as well. What she did was ask the public to please support patients like me. And, having that face connected it with patients in need and so people turned out and they are helping save lives," said Dominick.
Dominick says now that the beloved anchor is returning to work, she hopes people will continue to support bone marrow donation efforts.
"Just as Robin's life has been given a lot of hope and she has been given a lot of opportunity by her sister, she is one of the lucky ones. Again, 30% of patients find a match in their family. But, 70% of patients rely on the Be the Match Registry to find a match. So we are asking people. If you meet the age guidelines and you are healthy and you are willing please join because you will have the opportunity to save a life," said Dominick.
They are asking people, between the ages of 18 and 44 to sign up to join the national registry.
"It might not be today or tomorrow you get the call but it might be 10 years from now and you will direcly hlep save a person's life," said Dominick. "Also donate blood because patients receiving treatment receive blood products and that is a constant need so we ask people to continue to donate blood."
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My background includes training in health studies, epidemiology and gerontology. My research focuses on health care services for older adults (aged 65+) and individuals who are receiving hospice and palliative care services at the end of their lives. Im also involved in developing and testing assessment instruments to be used with older adults and with individuals who have a combined vision and hearing loss. I am also interested in creating indicators to assess the quality of health care services in different settings such as home care and hospice/palliative care.
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1. Guthrie DM, Poss JW. Development of a case-mix funding system for adults with vision and hearing loss. BMC Health Services Research [in press; accepted April 8, 2013].
2. Guthrie DM, Fletcher PC, Berg K, Williams E, Boumans N, Hirdes JP. The role of medications in predicting activity restriction due to a fear of falling. Journal of Aging and Health 2012; 24:269-86.
3. Guthrie DM, Pitman R, Stolee P, Strong G, Poss, J, Tjam E, Bowman L, Ashworth M, Hirdes JP. Reliability of a standardized assessment for adults who are deaf-blind. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development 2011; 48:545-554.
4. Ploeg J, Brazil K, Hutchison B, Kaczorowski J, Dalby D, Goldsmith CH, Furlong W. Effect of preventive primary care outreach on health related quality of life among older adults at risk of functional decline: A randomised controlled trial. British Medical Journal 2010; 340:c1480.
5. Dalby DM, Hirdes JP, Stolee P, Strong G, Poss J, Tjam EY, Bowman L, Ashworth M. Characteristics of individuals with congenital and acquired deafblindness. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness 2009;103:93-102.
6. Dalby DM, Hirdes JP, Stolee P, Strong G, Poss J, Tjam EY, Bowman L, Ashworth M. Development and psychometric properties of a standardized assessment for adults who are deaf-blind. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness 2009;103:7-16.
Recent Conference Presentations
1. Thériault É, Guthrie DM. Are older adults with communication difficulties at a disadvantage? Dual sensory loss, language and other risk factors for depression among home care clients. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Vancouver, BC. Oct. 18-20, 2012.
2. Mofina A, Guthrie DM. Comparison of home care quality indicators and the influence of risk adjustment between two provinces. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres. Toronto, ON. June 18-19, 2012.
3. Beggs J, Guthrie DM. Dual sensory loss and its relationship to communication and functional status among home care clients. Poster presented at the 2012 Canadian interRAI Conference, Vancouver, BC. May 7-12, 2012.
4. Mofina A, Guthrie DM. Comparison of home care quality indicators and the influence of risk adjustment between two provinces. Poster presented at the 2012 Canadian interRAI Conference, Vancouver, BC. May 7-12, 2012.
5. Fletcher PC, Almeida Q, Guthrie DM, Berg K, Jantzi M, Hirdes JP. Assessing the health of individuals with Parkinsonism using the Resident Assessment Instrument-Home Care. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA. Nov. 18-22, 2011.


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While we are busy prepping our spring coverage for you, dear readers, we wanted to share with you a slew of stylish snapshots from behind the scenes at a few Spring/Summer 10 shows. As you can see, these fashionable femmes look as fantastic off-screen and out-of-frame as they do on the catwalk and the pages of glossies, so make sure to take their dressing directives to heart! Whether you want to warm up to a little leopard or feel like sticking to a sleek silhouette, we've gleaned all the insouciant inspiration and broken down the way to achieve these ingenious off-duty ensembles. After all, what happens on the runway is riveting and the front-row makes for great people watching, but when it comes to attaining the ultimate in effortless cool, we can think of no better role models than these six ladies featured in today's What They Wear: Backstage story!
Sheer Joy
The first backstage-influenced lesson we noticed was the prevalence of sheer material. This may not seem like headline-worthy news to some, but those of us who make a habit of watching what gets worn behind-the-scenes know that when something other than opaque black tights steal the show, it's a big story! Texture always plays a key role in our favorite looks, so we were truly delighted to track this diaphanous trend on some of our favorite cat walkers! Whether you are going to reach for sheer tights to go under your denim cut-offsÂ--still a model must-have, seen backstage at Bottega Veneta (top, middle)Â--or a slinky sheer tank top (spotted backstage at Proenza Schouler) just make sure to combine it with some smart layering pieces, like a velvet bed coat or some sturdy leather combat boots, and you'll be in step with this model-favorite fashion statement!
If you are fond of this translucent fabric, feel free to try a tank or a pair of tights to get the look. We can recommend Kain Label's 3/4 Binding Tank ($80) or Pete's Sheer Racerback Tank ($95) for top options. Likewise, make sure to slip into Topshop's Sheer Seam Stockings ($12) or Wolford's 10 Tights ($32), which are both amazing and affordable to boot!
Leopard Love
Though trendsetters like Mary-Kate Olsen and Alexa Chung have been rocking cropped cat-inspired leopard coats this autumn, this look certainly has legs for the upcoming spring 10 season (it's on everything from Alexander Wang's must-buy pony-hair wedges to Giambattista Valli's floaty frocks), so we are glad that these models are showing us how to wear it in a transitional way. Seen backstage at Lagerfeld Gallery (bottom row, left), this feline fabric was smartly paired with muted monochromatic closet staples. Of course, a subtle leopard accent will also allow you to feel warm and fuzzy without overwhelming your outfit; if you don't believe us, just check out the stylish scene at Bottega Veneta. As you can tell, a spotted collar gives just a hint of this fad and heralds another lust-worthy winter fabric that has spawned a cold-weather frenzy of it's own: faux fur!
If you are wild for these printed pieces, consider Lucky Brand's Leopard Print Coat ($199) or Alice + Olivia's Shawl Collar Faux Fur Jacket ($385) for two spot-on choices!
Column Update
When it comes to chic silhouettes, the slim column still rules. Though voluminous shapes are certainly a smart way to add a twist to your favorite looks, streamline is best suited for running from job to job. Whether you are going to wear a tapered harem pant, skinny cigarette black jeans, or a long maxi dress, just make sure that you update these shapes with an eye-catching pattern or contrasting color to add a dash of personality. For example, backstage at Stella McCartney, one girl opted for an optical printed extra long skirt to go with her acid wash biker jacket, meanwhile fresh off the Haider Ackermann runway (top, right), the this sartorially savvy chicster chose a nude peplum coat with contrasting black piping to compliment her trim trousers. Of course, you can just throw on an ikat scarf, as our Lagerfeld Gallery lady did (bottom, right) to add a refreshing flourish to a pair of taupe harem pants; follow their lead and you'll be all set to make a stylish statement!
Keep your shape slim with Best Behavior's Jersey Drop Crotch Pants ($179), Forever 21's
Harem Pants ($20), and if you are interested in a chic cigarette pair try Citizen of Humanity's Birkin Ankle Length Skinny Leg Pants ($135) or Joe's The Legging Jeans ($84) to get a long, lean, lithe line!
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You were my Lifeboat. I clung to you, trying to keep afloat.
You pried my fingers away one by one and left me to sink down into the Dark Sea.
Into The Abyss.
I am drowning in my Self.
I am not ready.
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I am not ready.
You MAKE me ready.
You leave me no choice.
Without you, I cannot see my own face.
I am Faceless & Void.
Waiting for the Spirit to begin moving on the surface of the waters in which I drown.
No longer a Daughter.
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I have no Name.
Faceless and Nameless I sink into the murky and unknown depths.
I know no Love, no Meaning, no Purpose.
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20 U.S. Code § 7247 - Partnerships in character education program
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(a) Program authorized
(1) In general
The Secretary is authorized to award grants to eligible entities for the design and implementation of character education programs that—
(A) are able to be integrated into classroom instruction and to be consistent with State academic content standards; and
(2) Eligible entity
In this section, the term "eligible entity" means—
(A) a State educational agency in partnership with—
(3) Duration
Each grant under this section shall be awarded for a period not to exceed 5 years, of which the eligible entity may not use more than 1 year for planning and program design.
(4) Amount of grants for State educational agencies
Subject to the availability of appropriations, the amount of a grant made by the Secretary to a State educational agency under this section shall not be less than $500,000 if the State educational agency—
(b) Contracts under program
(1) Evaluation
Each eligible entity awarded a grant under this section may contract with outside sources, including institutions of higher education and private and nonprofit organizations, for the purposes of—
(B) measuring the integration of such program into the curriculum and teaching methods of schools where the program is carried out; and
(2) Materials and program development
Each eligible entity awarded a grant under this section may contract with outside sources, including institutions of higher education and private and nonprofit organizations, for assistance in—
(A) developing secular curricula, materials, teacher training, and other activities related to character education; and
(c) Elements of character
(1) Selection
(A) In general
Each eligible entity awarded a grant under this section may select the elements of character that will be taught under the program for which the grant was awarded.
(2) Example elements
Elements of character selected under this subsection may include any of the following:
(d) Use of funds by State educational agency recipients
Of the total funds received in any fiscal year under this section by an eligible entity that is a State educational agency—
(2) the remainder of such funds may be used for—
(C) providing assistance to local educational agencies, schools, or institutions of higher education; and
(e) Application
(1) In general
Each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require.
(2) Required information
Each application for a grant under this section shall include (together with any other information that the Secretary may require) information that—
(A) demonstrates that the program for which the grant is sought has clear objectives that are based on scientifically based research;
(B) describes any partnerships or collaborative efforts among the organizations and entities of the eligible entity;
(C) describes the activities that will be carried out with the grant funds and how such activities will meet the objectives described in subparagraph (A), including—
(i) how parents, students, students with disabilities (including those with mental or physical disabilities), and other members of the community, including members of private and nonprofit organizations, will be involved in the design and implementation of the program and how the eligible entity will work with the larger community to increase the reach and promise of the program;
(D) describes how the program for which the grant is sought will be linked to other efforts to improve academic achievement, including—
(i) broader educational reforms that are being instituted by the eligible entity or its partners; and
(E) in the case of an eligible entity that is a State educational agency, describes how the State educational agency—
(i) will provide technical and professional assistance to its local educational agency partners in the development and implementation of character education programs; and
(F) describes how the eligible entity will evaluate the success of its program—
(f) Selection of recipients
(1) Peer review
(A) In general
In selecting eligible entities to receive grants under this section from among the applicants for such grants, the Secretary shall use a peer review process that includes the participation of experts in the field of character education and development.
(2) Selection criteria
Each selection under paragraph (1) shall be made on the basis of the quality of the application submitted, taking into consideration such factors as—
(A) the extent to which the program fosters character in students and the potential for improved student academic achievement;
(3) Equitable distribution
In making selections under this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable under paragraph (2), that the programs assisted under this section are equitably distributed among the geographic regions of the United States, and among urban, suburban, and rural areas.
(g) Participation by private school children and teachers
Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide, to the extent feasible and appropriate, for the participation in programs and activities under this section of students and teachers in private elementary schools and secondary schools.
(h) Evaluation and program development
(1) State and local reporting and evaluation
Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary a comprehensive evaluation of the program assisted under this section, including its impact on students, students with disabilities (including those with mental or physical disabilities), teachers, administrators, parents, and others—
(2) National research, dissemination, and evaluation
(A) In general
(i) Authorization The Secretary is authorized to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, State educational agencies or local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, tribal organizations, or other public or private agencies or organizations to carry out research, development, dissemination, technical assistance, and evaluation activities that support or inform State and local character education programs.
(B) Uses
Funds made available under subparagraph (A) may be used for the following:
(i) Conducting research and development activities that focus on matters such as—
(II) the effectiveness of instructional models for all students, including students with disabilities (including those with mental or physical disabilities);
(V) the development of measures of effectiveness for character education programs (which may include the factors described in paragraph (3)); and
(ii) Providing technical assistance to State and local programs, particularly on matters of program evaluation.
(iii) Conducting evaluations of State and local programs receiving funding under this section, that may be conducted through a national clearinghouse under clause (iv).
(iv) Compiling and disseminating, through a national clearinghouse or other means—
(C) Partnerships
In carrying out national activities under this paragraph, the Secretary may enter into partnerships with national nonprofit character education organizations and institutions of higher education with expertise and successful experience in implementing—
(i) character education programs that had an effective impact on schools, students, students with disabilities (including those with mental or physical disabilities), and teachers; or
(D) Partnership for activities under subparagraph (B)(iv)
In carrying out national activities under subparagraph (B)(iv), the Secretary may enter into a partnership with a national nonprofit character education organization that will disseminate information to educators, parents, administrators, and others nationwide, including information about the range of model character education programs, materials, and curricula.
(E) Report
Each entity awarded a grant or entering into a contract or cooperative agreement under this paragraph shall submit an annual report to the Secretary that—
(i) describes the entity's progress in carrying out research, development, dissemination, evaluation, and technical assistance under this paragraph;
(iii) if applicable, describes the progress of the entity in carrying out the requirements of subparagraph (B)(iv), including a listing of—
(I) the number of requests for information received by the entity in the course of carrying out such requirements;
(3) Factors
Factors that may be considered in evaluating the success of programs funded under this section include the following:
(i) Permissive match
(1) In general
The Secretary may require eligible entities to match funds awarded under this section with non-Federal funds, except that the amount of the match may not exceed the amount of the grant award.
(2) Sliding scale
The amount of a match under paragraph (1) shall be established based on a sliding scale that takes into account—
(3) In-kind contributions
The Secretary shall permit eligible entities to match funds in whole or in part with in-kind contributions.
Source(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5431, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501,Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1817.)
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Wolfgang Haffner Band, Till Broenner, Nils Landgren Funk Unit
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Hugh Bast posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 4:42 AM
What a nice presentation of something so valuable... its always great to see someone explain things from their perspective - this guy made this video a joy to watch and was really down earth... I liked it!!!!
~ Hugh Bast
tosch posted on May 08, 2008 - 17:13 PM
I love his snare....costs some 480€ :-O :D!
Felix posted on Oct 20, 2008 - 17:40 PM
Felix posted on Oct 20, 2008 - 17:40 PM
i hate this Ride!
Mane posted on Jan 14, 2009 - 1:48 AM
Großes Kino!
Hab zuerst das Flo Dauner Video gesehn und anschließend das von Wolle.
Einfach mal auf das "Dynamics" Zitat achten und vergleichen!
Exilidrum posted on Jun 02, 2009 - 18:42 PM
I trust this cymbal (and snare..) to sound much better in a musical context or in real.
I doubt meinl would release a "bad sounding cymbal" :-)
thank you for the tip!
Chris McConville posted on Mar 20, 2010 - 6:11 AM
I think this is a great video, love it when drums are taught this way! like a magician showing you the basics or magicians secrets!
Nick posted on Nov 13, 2011 - 22:46 PM
Gotta love his jacket
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Unlike their celebrity counterparts, typically models are not ambushed by swarms of paparazzi documenting their day-to-day routines (and outfits). Despite this lack of quotidian evidence, models do exist off the runway and out of frame, and generally look very chic in their about-town clothes! Even better, when these girls are snapped between jobs, it's practically guaranteed that they haven't enlisted stylists to show them how to rock the coolest trends. They've got natural personal style in spades; just take this crop of fresh and familiar faces from the fall shows for example. They deftly mix key seasonal pieces with tried and true wardrobe staples, and have mastered a look that is edgy, playful, and absolutely au courant.
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While it's easy to assume that models would turn to liquid leggings, leather pants, and all the other body-conscious bottoms out there, it seems that most prefer to stick to something simpler: denim. Despite the brisk February weather, a preponderance of girls chose to wear beat-up cut-offs over opaque black tights, as seen backstage at Oscar De La Renta, Thakoon, and Alexander Wang. Though this is not a new pairing, certainly, it is noteworthy because it's an indication that this long-loitering look still has legs.
If you haven't invested in some vintage-looking cut-offs, now's the time to do just that. We can recommend two of our recent favorites: Current/Elliott's Boyfriend Cut-off Shorts ($187) and Urban Renewal's Destroyed Denim Shorts ($28). Additionally, you might consider a variation of the shorts-plus-tights look, as spotted at Preen. Try dark tights with ripped boyfriend jeans in a versatile light wash, like J. Brand's Ripped Tie Dye Skinny Jeans, ($218) to get a transitional spring look.
Nude et Noir
When you are a model, there are many serious professional perks, including getting gifted by designers with the latest shoes, bags, and clothes before they are available to the world at large. Additionally, this early exposure allows models to test-drive the newest looks and figure out how to make a blooming trend their own, long before everyone else catches on. As such, we weren't shocked to see that many young ladies were already displaying their own seasoned variations of spring's nude trend.
Some of our favorite examples were spotted behind-the-scenes at Jason Wu and Preen, where we noticed that most models chose to wear the color in a cold-weather appropriate way. By juxtaposing a nude ruffled frock or taupe heels with dark tights, a cozy flannel shirt, or well-worn Chucks, they're able to stay on-trend without looking overdone. While the heels shown above are fresh off the Preen runway, we think that Banana Republic's Rocio Platform Sandals ($167) or Pour La Victoire's Pascale Sandals ($325) would look equally chic with contrasting black tights. Add a simple nude dress like Free People's Encinitas Dress ($68) in pumice to complete the look.
Proportion Play
Models spend their days in the company of the industry's elite editors and designers, so naturally they pick up a thing or two about pulling a look together. Whether they learned by observation or osmosis, today's subjects could teach a master class in the art of making different proportions work for their bodies. In less-skilled hands, different textures and lengths could add up to make for a frumpy silhouette, but, as the girls above show us, playing with proportion in a smart way can yield amazing results.
As seen backstage at Diane von Furstenberg and Alexander Wang, a long cardigan under a short faux-fur coat or a bomber jacket layered over a heather-gray sweatshirt and printed sweater is executed brilliantly and looks fresh. Splendid's Loose Knit Cardigan ($115) is perfectly thin and would drape beautifully underneath a short denim jacket or this season's go-to motorcycle jacket.-Kate Mulling


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Whether you are a Swimming, Diving, Water polo, Synchronised Swimming, Open Water or High Diving fan, you can live the unique experience of the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona (ESP) in real time!
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First swimmers at Palau Sant Jordi to inaugurate the main pool of BCN2013
The main pool of the 15th FINA World Championships, installed at Palau Sant Jordi, and host of the swimming and synchro events during the competition was inaugurated this Sunday with two popular initiatives.
The first one, called "BCN2013 Challenge", gathered more than 1000 competitors aged 55 and more, while the second one, "Mulla't" ("Get Wet") was attended by the President of the Generalitat de Catalunya Artur Mas, and by the Mayor of Barcelona Xavier Trias.


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Archive for the 'Old Car Manual Project' tag
Four-Links – Brazilian sports cars, legal Canadian street racing, Venus rebirthing, vintage vehicles in vintage settings
* Out of the blue, Brazilian Renato Bellote recently offered up some striking photos and information on the Brazilian-market Puma on the Hemmings Forum, including the 1972 Puma GTE pictured above. Apparently, Puma used both VW boxer four-cylinders and Chevrolet inline six-cylinder engines. It constantly surprises me how little we here in the States know about South American market cars.
* In 1975 and briefly in 1976, a bunch of street racers in British Columbia convinced the local authorities to shut down a strip of highway between Osoyoos and Keremeos for some legal street racing and attracted quite a few cars, including the 1965 GTO that belonged to the mayor of Keremeos. Some great pictures of that time recently appeared on the Ontario Street Car forum, though the original source of the photos and information isn't quite clear. (via)
* Restoring a production car is difficult enough, but Patrick McLoad took on a much more difficult task by not only locating a rare Venus – a car his father, Ken McLoad, attempted to produce in the 1950s – but also undertaking the piece-by-piece restoration of the Venus and documenting the resto on his blog.
* Shorpy's been running quite the variety of vintage photos depicting both usual and unusual vehicles, including the above photo of "banker and bon vivant" Eddie Voigt in his Abbott-Detroit roadster in 1920 in Washington, D.C. Other recent photos include some as-yet unidentified large luxury car converted into a tow truck in front of the Potomac Garage in Washington, D.C., in 1922, a Lexington Pike's Peak car pictured in front of the Hummer (not that Hummer) Motor Sales Company in Washington, D.C., in either 1920 or 1921, and an Ohio-based International Harvester Corporation highwheeler in 1924.
* A couple guys from the Old Car Manual Project recently went out to pay their respects to the soon-to-be-crushed inventory of Hilltop Auto Wreckers near Peace River, Alberta, and came back with a photolog of their trip.
* After our recent posts on Almquist-bodied Crosleys, the Minutia blog decided to do a little research on what all Almquist offered in terms of fiberglass sportiness.
* It's new! It's dangerous! Or at least stock car racing appeared that way to Robert Roof, writing in the December 1933 issue of Modern Mechanix about "America's New Sport of Thrills." I'm wondering if Robert Roof is the same Roof behind some pre-war Ford hop-up parts…
* And finally, we just the other day received word of Hyperleggera, a new blog from Beloseg.hu founder Peter Orosz, and one that was off to a good start by running the above photo of an Auto Union smoking the balonies. It claims it's a "car blog for people who don't care about most cars. Only the pointless ones." Fans of used European cars and semi-Eurotrash photography, you've found an ally.


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Monday, March 23, 2009
Let's Try This Again, Shall We?
I read an article by HungryGirl over on Yahoo called Attack of the 1000-Calorie Meals which spotlighted a few of the most fat-laden meals at chain restaurants. What made me angry and sad at the same time were many of the comments that followed. A good number of commentators held the attitude, "We're all going to die. May as well eat what we want" and "The government can't tell me what to eat."
Many people also commented that outrageously high caloric food items are "special treats," things people don't eat "every day" and when they do, people just need to "work out more" to make up for it. First of all, it is quite clear just looking out into any crowd that fat-laden, processed and unnutritious foods are not special treats, otherwise 65 percent of our populace wouldn't be overweight or obese, and people are not working out more to make up for it. Also, there are long-term consequences for eating high-fat, low-nutrient foods even as "special treats."
It's time to open a can of whoop-ass on this country's dietary ignorance.
I agree that the government shouldn't tell us what to eat, but I believe in serious food regulations. The government forced cigarette and liquor companies to place health warnings on their products. So, too, should restaurants. And I'm not talking nutritional information brochures in every restaurant. Nope. I want full disclosure under each menu item: calories, fat and sodium content, the whole nine yards. Now I realize many Mom and Pop places have complained of the financial burden this would create for them. OK, how about they give a list of ingredients, just like we see on food packages in the grocery store? The only thing they'd have to change is their menu or maybe buy a bigger chalkboard.
And if these seems too constricting for adults, too "big brother," I believe we, as a nation, are morally obligated to do something to save our children. Obesity is slowly killing them and robbing them of quality of life.
Do we really want to live in a society with, according to a paper published last year by Johns Hopkins University, an overweight and obesity rate of 86 percent by 2030? As Barbara Berkeley wrote on our Refuse to Regain blog last week, "The huge burden of disease that will come along with such an increase is expected to raise obesity related health-care spending from the current $100 billion to over $960 billion per year."
And we thought the stimulus package was expensive. This is an every year expense, folks, not a one-time deal.
Education and regulation are imperative. Now. This isn't about thwarting individual choice. It's about helping people make better choices, and if they choose not to, they need to understand the health and economic price that they and everyone will pay.
I had a few other questions go through my mind when I wrote this:
1. Restaurants have long said that they're just giving consumers what they want when they create their high-fat menus. I argue they are creating an atmosphere of want. If more restaurants created healthy alternatives, I believe people would, in time and with education, choose those items, too.
2. Is it possible to create a culture of healthy eating? And if so, how?
3. Who is more culpable? Is it always the individual or do food corporations and restaurants have a moral obligation to stop creating foods that are potential carcinogens?
Leave a comment. I look forward to the discussion.
Note to Anonymous who left a comment on yesterday's erased post: I appreciate your passion and I thought you brought out some excellent points that I considered when reposting this blog entry sans the paragraph that set you off. While I stand by the spirit of what I wrote, I can see how the tone was biased and unfair.
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I read this yesterday and wanted to tell you that I agree with 100% of what you have said. I was just thinking over the weekend how much people's choices might be changed if they are forced to see the calorie, fat and sodium content of the food they are about to order.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 9:50 AM
That's a hard one. I guess the fast food places are to be applauded for an attempt to offer something healthy on their menus. But - consider: we're traveling, or shopping or whatever, short on time, everyone in the car (but me) wants a burger. So we stop at a fast food place. I'm trying to eat healthy, so I order a salad, which looks pretty good on the poster. But in reality the lettuce is brown around the edges, the "meat" is just ripped up, stale, breaded processed chicken nuggets. Kind of makes you never want to order another salad. I wish fast food places would at least give you the option of a whole wheat bun. Now McD's offers apple slices as an option with their kid's menu, but having tried them I don't recommend!ReplyDelete
I agree with you 100% Lynn. I long for a restaurant that offers healthy foods and not the usual burgers fries etc. I know in my case when I am rushed I will fall for that it is easy menu instead of trying to stick to my goals. I think we all should strive for doing better and I don't want our government telling me what I should do. There are too many people in the world doing a great job on losing weight and maintaining it I would love to see a story on that!ReplyDelete
- McLauren84March 23, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Hi Lynn,ReplyDelete
I know you're taking a controversial stance, but desperate times call for desperate measures. And what's more, you're not even advocating controlling what people eat--you're simply recommending they are given the opportunity to make more informed decisions. I think the blissful ignorance of America's food culture warrants some kind of intervention. As Barbara pointed out, we simply cannot go on like this. Obesity is an epidemic and will continue to drain our country's resources if left uncontrolled.
While some people may claim an economic repercussion for obesity is extreme, what other choice do we have? Our nation is in need of an extreme overhaul. I appreciate your suggestions. This is definitely a provocative topic. I only hope something can be done to help our nation off its perilous path.
- AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 10:58 AM
My (random) thoughts on these interesting topics:ReplyDelete
1. I do think that it helps to make people aware of what's in the food that they are purchasing. Calorie/fat/carb counts on menus (or easily available) are a helpful way of doing that, and hopefully will make people more aware of what they are putting in their bodies. I haven't been to NYC lately, but I understand that they have legislated this for fast-food restaurants there.
2. That said, food is fundamentally different from cigarettes/alcohol. It's something that we need to function; we need to eat to live. We don't need cigarettes or alcohol in the same way. Legislating people's choices is extremely tricky. Frankly, I don't want to live in a society where there are some Diet Police who have decided certain food is Bad. Indeed, there's so much confusion out there now about what food is "Good" and what is "Bad," that I don't think we really can know. Lately, there's been a lot of talk about how whole grains aren't all that good for you, and people shouldn't be afraid of fat, etc. I'm not really sure what to believe, but I don't think there's a magic answer. The whole question about how the French people stay healthier than the U.S. people do -- even though they apparently eat a substantial amount of saturated fat -- is evidence to me that this whole question is more complicated than we think. And people can eat the occasional fast-food meal, and not blimp out -- it's a question of moderation and keeping track of what you are putting in your body.
3. I think you are correct when you say that it ultimately down to education and learning the right choices. Unfortunately, I believe that most of our eating habits are learned from our parents, and if parents don't live a healthy lifestyle and/or treat food unhealthily (e.g., binge, snack out of stress), their children are very, very likely to continue these eating habits. That has certainly been the case for myself and my sisters. I have been the only one of the four of us to have been able to maintain a healthy weight (and for me, it's a matter of being vigilant and thinking about this a lot). My sisters are all significantly overweight (200 lbs plus). Sadly, I see them passing exactly the same eating habits to their own children that my mother passed along to us. There seem to be only a few people who are able to re-teach ourselves, as adults, principles of healthy eating. Perhaps it's possible for schools also to send the right message to kids (and get them out exercising more), but I'm not really sure.
4. I'm not really sure how the health care cost argument cuts. There are studies that show that smokers die younger, and therefore actually end up costing society less money. I certainly don't think this is an argument for smoking, but I think that it's a little too facile to say that the U.S. is spending more money on obesity-related illnesses than it would if people weren't obese -- I don't think it's that simple. I also think there's a risk of demonizing obese people, which I don't think is fair.
5. While I do think it's hard to eat healthy while on the road or if you're very busy, I think that things have gradually changed over the past 20 or so years. Restaurants are being more forthcoming about what's in their food, and there are a few healthier options at most fast-food places. It's certainly not perfect yet, but I think that, if we reflect back to the McDonald's of the 1980s, we'd see that there are some differences (although portion size is still out of control). When I travel, it's really tough. Sandwiches brought into conferences are tasty and about twice as big as they should be. Cookies and sweets are brought in afterwards. I have gotten into a habit of bringing hardboiled eggs and chunks of cheese with me and eating these with a slice of bread . . .
30 years ago, we had much less obesity in our society and there are many reasons why but two stand out to me: today we (as a society) eat much less real food than we did 30 years ago. Most of the food chain restaurants offer is really food-like substances full of chemicals and preservatives designed to offer 'good taste' at a very low price to the customer. The second reason is lifestyle. We have become a consuming nation and work untold hours to make money to meet our consuming needs. When we work all the time, we don't have time (or think we don't have time) to prepare real food at home, thus we go out to eat in restaurants, run by MickeyD's or Pizza Hut on the way home, or nuke a Stouffer's. The result is that most people don't even know how to cook the simplest of real foods.ReplyDelete
Combine this intake of chemicals and food like substances with an increasingly sedentary and stressful lifestyle and you have one sure outcome: an obese and sick nation.
Instead of demanding our restaurants provide us with nutritional information, I say we demand they serve us real food made from real ingredients as preservative free as possible. And serve us normal portion sizes.
I also think we need to bring food back into the home. We need to be preparing our food (real, please) at home and eating together as families.
I think these two actions will do more to help with the obesity problem than anything else.
:::: stepping off the soapbox ::::
I know enough to not order mayo on a sandwich, and get the salad dressing on the side when I'm eating out. But there are *surprise* huge amounts of hidden calories in items that I wouldn't have guessed, so I appreciate it when the nutrition information is readily available.ReplyDelete
That said, I ate at Pei Wei last week, and checked their nutrition information online to figure out the best choices for me. Their salads looked great, calorie-wise (even including the dressing) until I noticed at the far right side of the info that each salad serves TWO - had I not seen that, I would have doubled what I thought I was eating! So boo on them for their trickery!
I think that education is a main factor in eating right and I would view nutritional info on a menu as education. It wouldn't be the government telling people what they can and can't eat, it would just provide the information necessary to make an educated decision. I completely missed the memo where restaurants started cooking salmon with butter!! Hello!! Butter on salmon. The only way I found out was when some overzealous chef put way too much on mine. I got a piece of "grilled" salmon floating in butter. I went ballistic and now always ask if the salmon is prepared with butter and tell them not to use any on mine. So yes, nutritional information would have been extremely helpful. A calorie count of 400-500 on a piece of "grilled" salmon would have made me question it. So, what I'm really trying to say, is that I think it is a matter of information availability and putting the nutritional information out there is not the Diet Police but just more information to make the best choice.ReplyDelete
I read your post yesterday and could literally FEEL the anger seething out of the post and just couldn't quite respond to it. I do think you are being naive. Do you truly want government involvement in food choices? The very same regulatory government that you would put in charge of regulating food is the one that has brought us to our current state of obesity with the Food Pyramid.ReplyDelete
Additional information - fine. Additional regulation? I can't think of much that has ever been solved by additional government regulation.
If you don't know what I'm talking about regarding the government/food pyramid I strongly suggest that you pick up a copy of Gary Taubes book, Good Calories Bad Calories (called Diet Delusions in the UK) and read it for an education on why we are a nation of fat people. Another easier book to read is by a Dr. Carlson called Genocide.
What I am saying is that if you believe our government has our best interests at heart, and that they will steer us down the path to health and fitness - you are living with your head in the sand and are sadly mistaken.
Personal responsibility is required. And, as long as people want the easier softer way, they will not change. Until people get the 'click', they will not change.
I agree that restaurants have the right to serve the foods what most people are willing to pay for. People, though, must be willing to accept the consequences for their actions/food-intake. But it is hard - finding restaurants that don't SALT everything, or those that use butter AND olive oil when cooking.ReplyDelete
I love to watch cooking shows but could never cook what they show. All the salt, pepper, fats, complicated processes - I'm fairly simple.
But I'm also grossly obese. I need to admit that it's because it's easier to get a big mac fries and strawberry shake than to grill a chicken breast and grab a handful of carrots. The fast food is tastier than the chicken and carrots, too... msg, fat and salt.
I blogged last week about this. We were healthy basic eaters 10,000 years ago. We ate to keep us going until the next meal. We were concerned with the basics of life. Now... we eat for pleasure and entertainment and comfort. Very little nutrition enters into it.
Ok, I've lost my train of thought. Basically, everyone should take responsibility for themselves, which should be TAUGHT from infancy.
Vee - www.veegettinghealthy.blogspot.com
Lynn, I'm sorry I missed that disappearing post. It sounds like a good 'un!ReplyDelete
I agree entirely that all restaurants should be required to fully disclose the ingredients and nutritional breakdown of each item of the food they serve. It should be clearly posted on the menu and on the packaging the food comes in. There is no logical reason why anyone could object to that, as it in no way could be construed and contravening sort of 'human rights' or 'free choice'. And it's the same sort of regulation that items sold to us in supermarkets have to adhere to.
I can't help but wonder, though, why people find it necessary to eat every time they leave their homes. Surely it is possible to go shopping and make it back home without having to stop and feed your face. I fail to believe that anyone is going to starve to death between Walmart and home. Why not try just skipping it a couple of times. Wait until you can get home and make your own delicious meals. I think a lot of the problem is just laziness, instant gratifcation and some sort of misguided 'screw you I'm going to eat what I want' attitude that's got us into this mess in the first place.
My opinions about food and eating might be considered extreme, unrealistic or fanatical by some. I've kept my weight off, though. And I've never fainted dead away for lack of a fast food fix during a shopping spree, either. I won't even go into a fast food place to pee. What they sell there isn't food. Don't get me started! Full disclose of ingredients and 'nutritional content' is the least they owe their 'users'.
Wow. When you guys discuss, you discuss! Thanks for all your thoughts. I appreciate your honesty and opinions.ReplyDelete
Naive, though? Now? Hardly, Sybil. Before I lost weight, perhaps. I'm quite aware of how I got fat. I was ignorant and chose to not educate myself about what is in the foods I was eating. I also ate too much of it, plain and simple. I truly believe the government needs to FORCE restaurants to disclose their ingredient information on each and every item. Keeping its citizenry safe is the role of government, and offering education and prevention is key to getting people eating right.
Vee, if ONLY good nutrition could be taught from birth. Children learn from their parents first and foremost. Thank you for your forthrightness. I love your honest (and your blog, BTW).
Carla, we were posting at the same time!ReplyDelete
Here's what I do when I go out. I bring my own food. I even bring my own food into restaurants! LOL If my kids want to go to Applebees, I bring along extra tomatoes, my own salad dressing and whatever other salad fixins' I like and ask the server for a BIG plate of spinach and tomatoes. That's all. Then I dig out my bag of REAL salad stuff and proceed to eat my meal. I hate going out to eat, actually. It's a real pain in the butt to find stuff that's healthy and I've given up trying at most places.
Also, when I go to babysit my granddaughter, I bring all my food with me. That's why god invented little coolers :) I will not pay for crappy "food on the go" anymore. I make a much better meal than any fast food restaurant. ///word
I forgot to respond to your questions:ReplyDelete
1. Restaurants have long said that they're just giving consumers what they want when they create their high-fat menus. I argue they are creating an atmosphere of want. If more restaurants created healthy alternatives, I believe people would, in time and with education, choose those items, too.
--I don't think people will choose items that are labelled 'healthy', but I also don't believe that most peoople realise how bad some of the item are. If that deep-fried onion were labelled up on the menu: '2,310 calories, 134 grams of fat(44g trans fats) (206% daily recommended total intake), carbohydrate 241g (80% recommended daily total intake.' In the face of that information, it's hard to say, 'What the heck, it's my birthday.' And I think people would choose something with lower numbers.
2. Is it possible to create a culture of healthy eating? And if so, how?
--To be honest, no legislation or advertising or campaign is going to do this. People have to want to and they have to raise their kids to want to. But that doesn't mean those of us who do want to should have full disclose to the information we need to give us a fighting chance of making a good choice.
3. Who is more culpable? Is it always the individual or do food corporations and restaurants have a moral obligation to stop creating foods that are potential carcinogens?
--Food corporations and restaurants have an obligation not to willingly harm consumers. If people want death foods, they can find them elsewhere besides restaurants and supermarket shelves. I don't see anything wrong with junk food stores. Why shouldn't the junk be relegated to separate shops, instead of health foods? We've been shunted off into dusty corners long enough. Bring the wheatgrass and the tempeh out into the sun, send the Sugar Frosted Flakes into the dark and dusty old shops, I say!
Amen. Amen! AMEN! Couldn't agree with you more. I live in New Zealand (which many claim is a very healthy country) yet I cannot eat at any of my favourite cafés. Favourite because the coffe is good, service is good and atmosphere is good. All of my favourite places have only pastries, cakes and "treats". Yes they serve sandwiches - but they are revolting. They're a soggy mass of wilted lettuce and mushy tomatoes with who-know-how-old ham or chicken. And the odd café that DOES sell salad or something vaguely healthy, serves it with so much mayo and dressing and bacon bits - I tried it once and was so nauseous from the fat content. Should have had a piece of cake....ReplyDelete
My point is..... I am trying very hard to lose weight. And I am doing it. Only 1 kg at a time. But making choices at cafés/restaurants is just useless. I now make sure I don't go out over meal times.
By the way, just because it says "Weight Watchers" on the label, doesn't mean its healthy. I was shocked to compare a WW item and regular item. Felt like I was missing something. The WW item had 1.5 time the sugar of the regular item.ReplyDelete
I would LOVE to see total nutri info on the packages and menu of all items at all restaurants. People would think twice before gorging. I'd also love to see a USRDA next to the calories. This Whopper is 75% of your USRDA of calories! I bet you'd go, sheesh...I'll get the grilled chicken sandwich. I have a software program that will tell you exactly what the calorie, fat, protien...even vitamins are if you just enter in the recipe. So as far as I'm concerned it isn't too great of an effrot for a mom and pop shop to get the nutri info published IN PLAIN VIEW!! I'm not into the government telling me what to eat, but I sure would appreciate them helping me get all the info I can before I stuff myself full of a heart attack in a sack! I hate fast food, and I really would love to see some alternative fast food places (other than subway for God sake!) where I can get something that not only looks and seems healthy, but actually is! I'm horrified at some of the nutri info on these so called diet friendly foods at these FF places. I eat out a lot. Yes, I could cook at home, but I LIKE to eat out. I would like to see some healthier choices that didn't consist of grilled chicken and steamed broccoli once in a while! And it would be nice to pay half as much for half as much food! Why does everything have to be so freakin' big?? Ah well, welcome to the land of excess.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 7:37 AM
Knowledge is power, and I fully agree with full nutritional disclosure....had I known then what I know now, I would have steered clear of the seemingly innocent entrees at my favorite eateries.ReplyDelete
- Linda BMarch 24, 2009 at 8:41 AM
The fast food joints really do not want to print nutrition info on the menu. Over time, sales would decline. You may eat that 1200 calorie fatty burger today, but that number is going to stick in your head and help you the next time you drive through all the shiny lights beckoning to you on your way home.ReplyDelete
I didn't realize how tempting all those places are until last week. My normal commute does not pass by one single opportunity to buy food. But, last week, the husband's truck was broken and I had to drive him to work 3 mornings. On day 3, I had a revelation (I'm a slow learner). His route takes him down a 2 mile stretch of every flashing, shiny junk food purveyor known to modern America. I found myself plotting excuses to stop & partake. Keep in mind, I had to retrace the same 2 miles to get to my work - so that was 6 times of exposure.
What kept me from stopping? Knowledge about the absolute lack of nutrition, & I believe, real food, in any of the fast products for sale along that route. I know about the calories/fat/sodium/additives in that breakfast sandwich. AND I chose my good health over the feel-good moment found only in the first 2 bites. The consequences far outweigh that momentary pleasure! And, the only reason I know how lousy that food is for my body is that I purposefully researched the topic - AFTER making the decision to lose the weight for the last time. When I was 280 pounds, I wasn't going to make any effort to do so. Had the nutrition info been on the menu, it would have played out differently.
I think it's good that this topic is so heated. Our society has got to figure this out; keeping a dialogue open and humming is the best way. Controversy and tough stances draw attention. Legislation - I don't know. Our elected officials have a knack for messing up a good thing. In the meantime, we can all send a message with our wallets.
I have a very hard time eating in restaurants. I'll think I am making a good choice and then see the scale go up a pound or even two the next morning. It really has become a stressful event to go out to eat. We have cut back on the practice of eating out from about twice a month to pretty much not at all. It helps with the monthly budget as well. Maybe if more people start shunning restaurants, they will begin to question why we are changing our habits and look for ways to change. I'm sure they can offset costs of information (not convinced that would break the bank) by giving more reasonable servings.ReplyDelete
- nataleeMarch 24, 2009 at 8:34 PM
I am so glad you re posted this...Good for you.ReplyDelete
I really agree with you. I think it comes down to personal responsibility though.ReplyDelete
Restaurants keep increasing portion sizes to stay competitive, people want bigger, they want value and lucky for the restaurants its easy to load up a plate with inexpensive items like pasta or potato.
Have you ever ordered from the "diet" menu at a Chinese restaurant, all of the ones around here charge several dollars more for steamed chicken and veggies...so you get charged extra for the cooking method and saying no to the sauce?
You can get a grilled chicken sandwich at Chik-Fil-A but if you want it on a whole grain bun it costs extra, to "upgrade" to fruit instead of fries costs extra too.
When I lived in Europe I'd often hear tales from people who just LOVED American restaurants because two or three could share one meal. I remember my nieces were so excited because they were going to McDonalds on Saturday because they had been good all month...it really was a treat for them. I think we've lost sight of that here in the states. Fast food has become a way of life and for too many years it was MY way of life.
Now its up to me to change which brings us right back to personal responsibility.
Great post (sorry for the super long comment)
To annymous number 2, I say this. I am a nurse at a community hospital. We are a very busy place and keep track of our biggest admission diagnoses. Last year our number one thing was complications due to diabetes, especially type 2. 6th on the list was COPD. So while I feel that you are on the right path saying that smoking is a choice and it kills, diabetes is majorly on the rise, thus increasing health care fees. I will tell you from first hand experience that the majority of our admissions aging 30-60 are there because they are not only 200+ pounds, but they are having complications from their diabetes. When I think of a hospital, I think of 70 year olds, not 39 year olds with amputations because they thought that going to McDonalds "just this once" wouldn't hurt them. People who say that they are giving themselves a treat, typically give themselves a lot of treats. It doesn't take a genius to figure that out when you see what they look like, or even their children. But there are also people who will never gain a pound and still eat terribly. So just because someone is 130 pounds, don't think for a second that they're healthy. My father in law recently suffered a heart attack and most of it could have been prevented if he had watched his choletrol more closely. He is 60 years old, and weighs 170 pounds. But his favorite food of choice is Wendy's and doughnuts.ReplyDelete
In regards to teaching your children, I believe it does start with the parent. I make smart decisions in front of my daughter and while she's only 17 months, she chooses peas over cookies any day. When some other moms were calling me a "prude" because I have never let her have fast food a day in her life, I think about what they are teaching their children. They tell me that they only go so that their child can have the toy in the happy meal. If my kid wants a toy that bad I'll take her to Target, sans the trans fat.
I think it all has to start with someone. By putting in a menu what all is involved with a simple chicken quesadilla appetizer, perhaps people may make better decisions. I know I'm not perfect, and I never claim to be. But I can tell you one thing, when I was a waitress, we'd see a lot of peer pressure regarding girls going out to eat, and saying to eachother, how can you eat that? I think that by adding in how incredibly bad it is for you would make everyone think twice, including myself. Salads aren't the healthiest thing on the menu, that's a known fact. And anything to me that is concidered fast food isn't going to do anything good for you.
We all must live by example. My mother does a great job of that. I can thank her for being healthy during both of my pregnancies, especially for always setting the best example. I have never been a part of the clean plate club, nor have I ever been allowed to eat junk before dinner.
Desert to my daughter is applesauce or mangos. Isn't that the way it was supposed to be?
Has anyone watched the movie Fat Head? It's an interesting 'take' on the fast food restaurant. It's not available in Australia yet but I've heard it is excellent.ReplyDelete
Lynn, I'm surprised my 2nd comment wasn't posted. Perhaps it was lost in cyberland? I don't believe it was offensive - just asking for clarification on what you deemed appropriate regulation by the government. No worries.
Hey, Sybil. Yes, everything's cool. I never saw a second post, though. I'll look for the movie. Thanks for the recommendation!ReplyDelete
Hi Lynn - I too think like Sybil, in that I really think people need to take responsibility for their actions, and realize that their actions have a great impact on others. I like the warnings on cigarettes and alcohol - not because they protect the consumer, but because they protect those who could be impacted by the consumption (2nd hand smokers/would-be drunk driving victims). As a vegan personal chef, I do sometimes use caloric or fattening (but heart healthy) ingredients, but balance them with low calorie, vitamin-rich foods. I not only support the healthier, vegan lifestyle for the consumer, but for everyone else (factory farming = terrible for our environment/planet). That said, if any of my customers want to know exactly what they're eating, I can tell them the ingredients, but simply cannot give them a caloric breakdown (i'm not a dietition or scientist, here!). I think that restaurants should have their ingredient lists readily available, and people will have to take accountability and see RED FLAGS like hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrups, and preservatives. It's intuitive after that!ReplyDelete
Phew. That was all over the place.
RachelP, if you see this comment, could you send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com? I loved your comment and would love to know if you have a blog or website I could look at and refer readers to. Thanks! I really appreciated your comment.ReplyDelete


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