text:
|Written by Landis Wofford
|Tuesday, 15 June 2010 06:22
Grandfather Mountain, NC-- On June 27 Grandfather Mountain will host the 86th Annual Singing On the Mountain in MacRae Meadows.
The event began as a Sunday school picnic and has grown into a joyful celebration of faith, Appalachian heritage and fellowship. Folks from all over come to participate in the oldest ongoing old time gospel convention left in the Southern Appalachians. Founded in 1924 by Joe Hartley Sr., the "Singing" welcomes thousands to enjoy performances by top Southern Gospel groups. Each year, on the fourth Sunday in June, pilgrims come to Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC from across the Southern Appalachians to celebrate life and God and to meet others that share their commitment. This year's musical performers include The Greenes, The Primitive Quartet, Naomi and the Segos, Four Anointed, The Carolina Quartet, Michael Combs, The Cockman Family and the Gospel Enforcers. In addition Carlton and David Moody will perform along with Tim & Roddy Smith, Terry Warren, Colin Elliott, Charlie McCoy and George Hamilton IV & V.
Dr. Greg Mathis, a professor, scholar, community leader and pastor will bring the message to this summer's "Singing." Mathis has served as the pastor of Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville, NC for the past 28 years. A graduate of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Pastor Mathis served as professor of evangelism at Fruitland Baptist Institute for 27 years and has held several positions in the Baptist State Convention. "This will be my first Singing On the Mountain," said Dr. Greg Mathis. "It is very rare that I miss a Sunday at Mud Creek but the tremendous tradition that precedes the Singing has made me want to be a part of it." Mathis plans to speak about the three main points of his new book, "Ultimate Life." "Happiness comes down to three decisions," said Mathis. "What are you going to do with Jesus? What are you looking for in the person you marry? Are you going to be a giver or taker in life?"
The "Singing," always held on the fourth Sunday in June, kicks off with music at 8:30 a.m. and lasts until middle of the afternoon, with a mid-day break for Dr. Mathis to deliver his sermon. Admission is free with the motto remaining the same for 86 years: "Whosoever will may come." Camping without hookups is available on the grounds on a first come basis. The "Singing" grounds are located at MacRae Meadows on US Highway 221, two miles north of Linville and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway just outside of the entrance to Grandfather Mountain.
For more information, call 800-468-7325 or visit www.grandfather.com.
|Share This Article:


text:
Please log in
To see what you can redeem for your points, please log into My Account.
Please note:
Please note: As you are switching from this account to your other Rewards account this may affect availability of items and/or items in your shopping cart. Do you wish to proceed?
Please log in to your Membership Rewards account to redeem points or add an item to your Wish list.
Thank you for visiting our American Express website.
Sorry we could not find a page matching your request.
It is possible that you are trying to access this page incorrectly or that the page you are looking for is no longer available
As an option you may return to the Membership Rewards Homepage or you may go to the American Express Australia Homepage to find out about a specific product or service.
Copyright © 2015 American Express Company
Copyright © 2001 - 2015

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Thank you for shopping OceanMinded. To better service our customers, we've merged our e-commerce with our parent company, Crocs, Inc. You will automatically be redirected to the OceanMinded category page on Croc.com in 5 seconds. If you choose, you may click on the following link to go there immediately.
Should you have any questions about a previous order please contact us. Otherwise, thank you for your continued support of OceanMinded.


text:
Here is a Postcard from students of La Poterie, Rennes in France.
0 comments
Please log in to comment
920 x 245
481 x 86
375 x 30
We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By browsing our site you agree to our use of cookies.
For more information check out our cookies policy.


text:
|Holmes' Single Lifts ASU to 8-6 Win
|Written by Mike Flynn
|Wednesday, 20 April 2011 09:10
Trey Holmes' (Rockwell, N.C./East Rowan) two-out RBI single in the seventh inning provided the winning run in Appalachian State University baseball's 8-6 victory over Presbyterian on Tuesday evening at Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium.Appalachian (22-17) led 5-1 after four innings but Presbyterian (18-20) rallied to knot the score at 6-6 with three runs in the top of the seventh inning.
Jeremy Dowdy (Raleigh, N.C./Wakefield) led off the bottom of the seventh with a single up the middle and moved into scoring position on Preston Troutman's (Rockwell, N.C./East Rowan) sacrifice bunt. Dowdy attempted to break the tie when Will Callaway (Greenville, S.C./Eastside) followed Troutman's sacrifice with a single to left center field but PC center fielder Gabe Grammer made a strong throw to nail the ASU catcher at the plate for the second out of the inning.
The ballgame would remain tied for only one more pitch, however, as Holmes belted an 0-1 offering from Presbyterian reliever Matt Nodelman (0-1) into right center field and Callaway easily came home from second with the go-ahead run.
After ASU closer Taylor Miller (Raleigh, N.C./Wakefield) preserved the one-run lead by coming on to strike out Tony Micklon with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth, the Mountaineers tacked on an insurance run in the bottom of the stanza. Jack Myers (Charlotte, N.C./Myers Park) led off the bottom of the eighth with his third base hit of the evening and came around to score on Zack Briggs' (Lexington, N.C./Central Davidson) RBI single to right center field.
Miller retired the side in order in the ninth to seal the win and record his eighth save of the season.
All nine ASU starters recorded at least one hit in the club's season-best 15-hit output. Holmes (3-for-4, double, RBI) and Myers (3-for-4, two RBI) led the way for the Mountaineers. Hector Crespo (Miami, Fla./Florida Christian) chipped in with two RBI in a 2-for-3 effort and Callaway went 2-for-3 and scored three runs.
David Port (Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody) worked 1.2 innings of one-hit scoreless relief to earn the win and move to 2-0 on the season. Presbyterian's rally from the early 5-1 deficit ruined a third-consecutive strong start by Mountaineer southpaw Ryne Frankoff (Apex, N.C./Apex), who did not surrender an earned run over four innings. Despite not figuring in the decision, the sophomore lowered his ERA to 2.50.
Brad Zebedis paced the Blue Hose's 10-hit attack by going 3-for-4 with a double, RBI and two runs scored.
Appalachian, which has won 24 of its last 26 non-conference games at Smith Stadium, takes to the road this weekend for a pivotal Southern Conference series at Davidson. The Easter weekend set between eighth-place ASU (7-11 in SoCon play) and seventh-place DC (16-19, 8-12 SoCon) begins on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Davidson's Wilson Field.
|Share This Article:


text: Must-Have: Pink Furry Pouch Product of the Day | 12.02.13 by Kat Collings share it Tweet comment SHOP Something about the delicate rose shade of pink on this furry clutch feels absolutely current. EXPLORE: Whistles, Product of the day, Clutch, pouch, Bag, Product of the Day LEAVE A COMMENT Comments * Trending are we "Facebook Official" yet? Follow @whowhatwear


text:
By Kevin R. Betts
"Don't wait until you're naked in bed with someone to tell them you have an STD." This is legitimate advice from therapist and relationship expert Rachel A. Sussman, as quoted in a recent CNN health article. But as an uninfected individual, is this unfortunate scenario something that you need to be concerned about? Certainly an individual that you willingly become intimate with wouldn't put you at risk without at least informing you. Right? Not necessarily.
Take HIV infection as an example. Fisher, Kohut, and Fisher (2009) point out that most research in the social sciences aimed at preventing the spread of HIV targets uninfected individuals. Meanwhile, research aimed at preventing high risk behaviors among infected individuals remains scarce. Yet it is infected individuals that are the greatest threat to the spread of this disease. Fisher et al. (2009) argue that this inappropriate focus on the behaviors of uninfected individuals resulted from the well-intentioned efforts of researchers to avoid strengthening existing patterns of prejudice, fear of contagion, and blaming the victim. Although these intentions are admirable, they nonetheless have neglected to consider an important link in the chain of infection. Many infected individuals remain willing to hide information about HIV and other contagious diseases from their partner(s). Fisher et al. (2009) urge social scientists to refocus their efforts on preventing high risk behaviors among infected individuals.
What should uninfected individuals take from this example? It is important that you speak with your partner(s) about sexually transmitted diseases. Although this discussion may be uncomfortable, it may also save you extensive physical and psychological distress down the line.
Read more:
8 tips for telling your partner a health secret (CNN)
Fisher, W.A., Kohut, T., & Fisher, J. (2009). AIDS exceptionalism: On the social psychology of HIV prevention research. Social Issues and Policy Review, 3, 45-77.


text:
|Home | TSLA Online Catalog | Visitor Info. | Contact Us | About TSLA | Site Map
|Featured Exhibit
John T. Majors: A Tennessee Football Legend As Player and Coach
Coach of the Year Award 1976,
Majors received this prestigious award after leading the University of Pittsburgh to the National Championship in 1976.
Copy photograph of mounted plaque.
John T. Majors Papers, Tennessee State Library and Archives.
|Tennessee State Library
and Archives
403 Seventh Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615.741.2764 Fax: 615.532.2472
Web Policies


text:
|Print Page
Sister Thayn
Sister Stephanie Ann Thayn has returned to the area after serving a mission in Daejeon, South Korea for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is the daughter of David and Robin Thayn and the granddaughter of LaMar and Frances Hussey and the late Milton and Ardith Thayn.
She will report on April 25 at 11 a.m. at the Wellington Second Ward, 935 E. Main.
|Print Page


text:
Monday, January 12, 2009
The CrockPot Diet
We're home, safe and sound. Disneyland truly is the happiest place on earth. We couldn't have had a better time, and coming home to all of your lovely comments and emails has turned me into a weepy blubbery mess.
Thank you. You are all wonderful people. And! Evidently quite opinionated about DVD players...
While vacationing, I got to thinking that if I gained 8 pounds (down 4 thanks to the extra walking at D'Land) by eating from a crockpot every day for a year, surely I could lose this newly found weight with my crockpot(s).
yes, steph. It will be easy. Just stay away from this and this and this. And by all means, this.
I folded a lot of laundry the past few days, which means I watched a lot of daytime TV (that's a natural correlation, no?). And since it's the first few weeks of the year, all daytime TV revolves around health, wellness, and weight loss. There's really no escape. I used the tools I learned to comb through the archives and came up with a bunch of recipes that seemed to fit the criteria touted on TV.
Since I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination about nutrition, use your best judgment, talk to your own doctor, and all that other stuff they tell you in fine print.
I have no idea the caloric content for any of these dishes, nor do I know the "points." But, if you do, feel free to let me know.
Using your crockpot for soup is a no-brainer, and I have certainly made a bunch over the past year. These are all oil-free, loaded with fiber and veggies and freeze well. I like to make a big ol' crock of soup on the weekend, then eat on it for lunch during the upcoming week. There's tons of research pointing out how soup can help kick-start any low(er) calorie eating plan.
Many of these soups can be made vegetarian or vegan if you opt for veggie instead of chicken broth. I happen to always have a lot of chicken broth on hand. For an extra boost, you can make your own chicken broth.
16 Bean Soup. Lots o' fiber. You can skip the shredded cheese on top if desired. Vegetarian.
Bean Stew. Can be vegetarian (I used chicken broth). Uses split peas for extra fiber.
Black Bean Soup. You can use fat free sour cream if you'd like for the dollop on top.
Butternut Squash Soup. I am always blown away at how buttery and rich this soup is without any added oil.
Cabbage Soup. The original from the Cabbage Soup Diet, which I've never really done, but Amie has and lost 45 pounds.
Canned Soup. Don't laugh--it totally works. If you don't have time/energy to make your own soup, use your Little Dipper or a mini crockpot. Check labels carefully for hidden gluten. Opt for broth based soups with not-too-much sodium.
Corn Chowder. No cream, butter or oil!
Hot and Sour Soup. I love this soup. I mean I really, really, really love this soup.
Lentil Minestrone Soup (and it has HEALING powers!!)
Moroccan Lentil Soup. A very cheap, fibrous meal. I can't believe how long it took me to embrace the lentil.
Salsa Chicken and Black Bean Soup. Everyone who tries this soup really likes it. It tastes good and is light and healthy.
Smoky Refried Bean Soup. Vegan. Delicious.
Sweet Potato Soup. Sweet potatoes are super foods, which makes this a super soup.
Sausage and White Bean Soup. Use 2 turkey or chicken sausage.
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup. I couldn't stop eating this soup. It totally rocks.
Lean Meat.
Packed with protein, iron, and other good for you stuff.
5-Spice Steak Strips. Eat on top of salad, rice, or on their own.
Ginger Beef with Onions. mmm. ginger.
Pineapple Chicken. Tropical.
Rotisserie-style chicken. You can have lean meat to pick at for the entire week.
Lemon and Herb Chicken. Company-worthy.
Salsa Chicken. No cream cheese, just good lots of good-for-you stuff.
Turkey Cutlets in Mango Salsa. gobble gobble.
Broccoli Beef. A healthier alternative to take-out.
Fish. Although I have a new-found fondness for Nemo, I still like to eat fish once a week if I can. Cooking fish in the crockpot results in moist, flaky fish with no need for oil. The crockpot also ensures that your house doesn't get an icky fish smell.
Cedar-planked salmon. Fish! on wood!
Lemon and Dill Salmon. A great combo of herb and tang.
Mahi Mahi with Asparagus, Broccoli and Spinach.
Jamaican Salmon.
Sweet and Spicy Salmon.
Salmon and Green Beans. we eat a lot of salmon.
Tofu. I was hesitant to try tofu for quite a while, but got over it when I realized it only tastes like what you put it in. Tofu is low in calories, high in protein, inexpensive, and doesn't fall apart in the crockpot. I promise.
Indian Tofu with Spinach. There are garbanzo beans, too!
Sweet and Sour Tofu. Using jarred sauce.
Honey and Orange Tofu. Somewhat similar to the sweet and sour tofu, but with a homemade sauce.
Ginger Teriyaki Tofu. I loved this, but no one else did.
Lettuce Wraps. I've made two varieties in the past year, and we liked them both.
Traditional Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Inspired by PF Changs.
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Mango Lettuce Wraps. All that is good in the world.
For additional information:--Here's additional recipes that I labeled "light and healthy" throughout the year (scroll through, some are repeats from above listings).
--Kalyn Denny has a bunch of South Beach Diet CrockPot recipes.
--Miz Fit will help jump-start your workout routine
--Jennette Fulda lost 186 pounds through diet and exercise alone. She has written Half-Assed, the funniest weight-loss memoir, ever.
Okay! Who's in? Let me know if you try anything out. I'm going to make a big batch of Black Bean Soup this afternoon. And maybe take the shrink wrap off of the 30 Day Shred. baby steps.
95 comments:
- Kait Nolan said...
The 30 Day Shred is a great workout. I just got it a couple of weeks ago. The first day nearly killed me. A word to the wise--the stretching the takes you through after the first workout is not sufficient...you'll want to do more stretching, particularly of your calves, or you're going to be too sore to move for several days after.
- January 12, 2009 at 5:24 AM
Try SparkPeople.com (free site) to figure the nutrition information for recipes. There is a recipe calculator. You enter the food and amounts and number of servings, and it will figure out the calories, fat, etc. per serving.
- January 12, 2009 at 5:49 AM
- Quiltin' Jenny said...
Thank you so much for this incredible year. I have learned a lot about what to put into my crockpot (and a few things not to bother with again!). You have broadened my horizons from pot roast and chicken.
I've nominated you for a Brillante Weblog Award. The post linking to the rules, etc. can be found here.
Thanks again. I look forward to your next adventure!
- January 12, 2009 at 6:33 AM
- Veronica said...
Glad you're back safe and "sound?" I joined the "Million Pound Challenge" and it's free. Menu is provided as well as "shopping list!" Pretty cool.
- January 12, 2009 at 6:36 AM
- Tiffany said...
I also have a never watched copy of 30 Day Shred. It frightens me.
A friend just shared your blog with me, and I am reading it from start to finish! Really, the excitement I feel is a little embarrassing. But in the last week I've made Sweet and Spicy Salmon, a blackberry cobbler/pie, granola, play doh, and some beef stew. I love my crock pot again! Thanks!
- January 12, 2009 at 6:38 AM
- Shannan said...
So glad to see you back! I've been inspired by you...I've started a blog about reading the Bible everyday. Might not gain any weight, might not get on Rachel Ray, but hey...we're having fun doing it! :)
I've got a Masters of Divinity degree in Theology but get to stay at home with my kiddos! Thought this was a great combo! :) Congrats on your 365!!!
- January 12, 2009 at 6:54 AM
Oh I'm so in for using the crockpot AND losing weight! I'm actually a long time weightwatchers on line member and have the ETools which allows me to calculate points etc. for all recipes. I fell "off the wagon" big time this last year, and need to take off at least 20 lbs. I loved following your recipes on this blog last year, but now need to get serious about losing the weight again. I made a lentil stew/soup in the crockpot which is awesome - 8 healthy servings for only 2 points per serving. I'll post the recipe for you if you'd like it, or can send in an email.
don't know how the "choose an identity" thing works below, - does that mean my email address will get published here? I'll sign on as anonymous for now until I know more. Thanks Stephanie for all the work you did on the crockpot blog in 2008. It's my new "best friend" appliance in the kitchen. Regards, Kate
- January 12, 2009 at 7:04 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Kait, GOOD advice, thank you. I've got a virtual date with my friend Jenny to do it "together" at 10:30
Thanks for the sparkpeople tip, Anna!
Thank you, Jenny! I had a lot of fun with this project.
lol, Veronica, on questioning my "soundness"...!
Tiffany, I'm happy to help in any way I can.
Shannan, that's terrific!
Kate, I'd love the recipe, thank you. To have a screen name, click on the name/url button, and type in your desired name. Keep the email and url spots blank. You can use the preview function to check it.
- January 12, 2009 at 7:11 AM
Thanks for the quick response. I've chosen "Beachgirl" as my name as I'm on the east coast, in a tiny house on the beach, which is covered in snow right now after Storm Carlos went through here this weekend. Should I post the recipe for lentil soup/stew here? Regards, Kate
- January 12, 2009 at 7:18 AM
- Jessica said...
Thanks so much for the list of great healthy crockpot recipes. I am on a weight loss journey and I can always use new recipes. You can read about my weight loss journey at PUDGET - Losing Weight On A Budget. I will definitely be using some of your recipes. Sometimes it is so hard to find the time to cook healthy but if you can make a big crock pot of soup that will last a few days it is really helpful. Thanks again and I love your site!
- January 12, 2009 at 7:22 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
I love the name beachgirl. We're having weirdly warm weather right now---it's only 7:23 am and the doors and windows are open. In January!
- January 12, 2009 at 7:23 AM
good job! In the recipe for butternut squash soup, you mentioned the difficulty of cutting a butternut squash in half. There's a 'relatively' easy way to accomplish this: Knock off the stem and cut off the long top part. You end up with 2 parts (long and seedless, shorter round with seeds inside. These are much easier to cut in half. You can peel the long part fast and chunk it up for roasting. The 'short round' is like handling an acorn squash. I cut it in half, de-seed and then peel it to either chunk or bake.
Hope this helps someone who's faced with a b-nut and doesn't know what to do.
- January 12, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Here's the recipe for lentil soup/stew. I don't know which to call it as it is not "brothy" like some soups, it's thicker, but not quite a stew.
8 oz lentils, rinsed and sorted
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
6 cups of veggie or chicken broth
3/4 cup peas (I used frozen)
1/2 cup shelled edemame (also frozen)
1/2 cup corn kernels (also frozen)
Pinch of each or to taste, oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
6 TBSP tomato paste
1 TBSP or to taste, liquid smoke
2 TBSP cornstarch, disolved in a little water
2 TBSP balsamic vinegar ( used Trader Joe's)
Place everything up to and including the oregano, cumin and crushed red pepper in the crockpot. Stir to combine. Cook on low 6-8 hours. After six hours, (or more, if you are out of the house), add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, liquid smoke and disolved cornstarch. Stir well. Switch heat to high on crockpot, and cook an additional hour or so. I left the lid off the last 1/2 hour to thicken it up a bit.
Delish! Calculates at one hearty cup measure of soup for only 2 weightwatchers point and makes 8 servings.
I think what I like about this is that the ingredients are interchangeable. Don't have corn? Throw in equivalent amount of peas. Don't like edemame? Use white or black beans in it's place. It's totally up to you and you can tweak it to whatever you have in the pantry or freezer. I'm off to workout now, and then I know what I'm having for lunch! Regards,
- January 12, 2009 at 8:05 AM
- M Smith said...
It's not cheap, but my BodyBugg is helping me lose weight. It tells me exactly how many calories I am burning. That way I know how much I can eat, or in my case,how much I can NOT eat. :) For me, worth every penny...
- January 12, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Journeywoman said...
Welcome back!
Looking forward to trying more of your recipes. I'm so glad I found you, now I use my crock pot once a week--at least!
- January 12, 2009 at 9:34 AM
- Tami B. said...
You are still rocking. I made the salsa black bean soup again this weekend. It's a huge hit here. Thanks for this very timely list. We are hitting the ground running to shed some pounds and get more fit this year. A Hawaii trip this spring is a great motivator for me. So happy you had a wonderful disney vacation.
- January 12, 2009 at 9:49 AM
- Amie said...
Wow thanks for the link, wasn't expecting that. I actually did the cabbage soup diet last week--lost 8. So there you go. =)
(My 45 pounds was 1 week of cabbage soup and 3 weeks of WW combined over about 3 months...worked for me)
Happy New Year. Excited to see you shred yourself. ;)
- January 12, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Happy 2009, Steph! Have been a cool weather crockpot user for around 40 years, & still love it. Your year of experiences has been such a refreshing inspiration to me soooo many times, as I've been an almost everyday reader, and have tried or bookmarked so much. Thank you, thank you! (Am looking forward to your year of Organization, too. Is it coming?) I want to recommend to your readers another technique that's been a delicious addition to my cooking from Elizabeth Yarnell's Glorious One-Pot Meals. Not crockpot, but rather Dutch oven cooking. I've tried almost everything in it, and now that her 2nd book is just out, will see what's new. Again, Steph, thank you so much!
- January 12, 2009 at 9:53 AM
- James said...
- This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
- January 12, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Melissa Henning said...
Thank you so much for the support Steph, not only with my blog, but with the diet part of my resolution. I make the rotisserie chicken on a weekly basis and am so grateful for you posting it (I would never have
known how to do it without you).
Tonight I am going to make the pineapple chicken and put it on a bed of brown rice with some green veggies. I look forward to making these other recipes too.
The thing I have always liked about your site is the verdicts. If you say it's good, I can trust that we will like it, and that makes me SUPER HAPPY! (said like Ni Hao Kai-lan)
Thanks again for everything!
Smiles and blessings,
- January 12, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- Hilary said...
Thanks for putting the links to all of these. I was just in the mood for some new recipes!
- January 12, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- MommyAmy said...
Awesome to have a list of all the healthy crock pot recipes. I was afraid I'd have to give up the crock when I went on my diet. Thanks for giving me hope! :)
Oh and... YOU ROCK! :)
- January 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- Joy said...
I love all the soup recipes! Will definitely being trying some! I really enjoy your site!
- January 12, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Hey Stephanie, what's with the post from "James". It's a direct excerpt from the post I did early this morning?
- January 12, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
11:12 am: completed day 1 of The Shred. My legs are like jello, my right bicep is twitching weirdly and I need to pee. Because I've had 2 kids and just done way too many jumping jacks...
- January 12, 2009 at 11:13 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
weird, beachgirl! I'll get rid of it.
- January 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM
- Sissy said...
Thanks for sharing this selection of recipes. I totally love you for it.
- January 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM
- Frogmama said...
Hehe, I figured you'd come home and decide to challenge yourself with a new kitchen appliance this year. The oven? The stovetop? The Microwave??!! :) Of course its perfectly acceptable to keep crockpotting, lol. Glad you had a good time. I'm bummed I found out about your blog last week.
- January 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM
- neca said...
This is awesome. I love my crock pot and I try to prep my breakasts and lunches on the weekends. I typically make up something in the crock pot (or a casserole), and I'm always on the lookout for new recipes!
- January 12, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Lisa said...
Welcome home. I'm sure you've read it a thousand times before, but loved spending this last year with you and your crock pot. My kids are not as good eaters as yours, but I sure ate well!
- January 12, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Best of luck to you with the shred!
I saw that you had mentioned it, and as I find you to be both talented and clever, I figured it must be great!.... so I got it last week.
Prepare to be miserable tonight, because after that first day I could barely walk. Hehe. The second day even though I would rather have layed in a hot tub all day, I pushed through and did the video again and I'm glad I did- it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be and while I was still quite sore, I was less sore than before... I just finished my fifth day and while the exercise still kicks my butt and I am puffing through the whole time, I am barely sore at all! So hang in there, push through those first few days and you won't regret it! :)
- January 12, 2009 at 12:08 PM
- LSM said...
I just found your blog toward the end of the year. Thanks for the great links to healthy crockpot recipes. I have some tried and true ones my family enjoys, but they definitely can't all be described as healthy. I've bookmarked this post for future reference!
- January 12, 2009 at 12:13 PM
- Anabelle said...
I made the beef with brocolli today.. eating as we speak. Hubs and I are on a low carb diet so I subbed the brown sugar with splenda... and instead of rice I tossed in some peppers and make extra brocolli.
its delicious! thanks for the recipe!
- January 12, 2009 at 12:39 PM
- doc.g said...
Hi, Steph and welcome back. I have had great success on Weight Watchers and have been calculating the points on several of your recipes from last year. I'm happy to share. Your crock pot coconut cake has 9 points per serving if you cut it into 12 slices and don't ice it. To give you some context: I'm 5'9 and weigh, ahem, well, I need to loose about 10 more pounds. My points allowance for the day is 23. But, I made the cake on Friday night and it was soooo worth it. We are also a gluten/dairy/soy free family. Thanks for keeping this blog going.
- January 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM
- Little Birdie Secrets said...
Just found your site...great stuff!
- January 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM
- Cindy said...
Count me in!!
- January 12, 2009 at 1:05 PM
- GFE--gluten free easily said...
So glad you had a blast at Disney!! Thanks for the "this and this" part of your post. LOL It reminded me that I want to make the cream cheese, sausage, and Rotel dip for our upcoming V Day party. :-) No dieting that night, but thanks for this compendium of recipes! Shirley
- January 12, 2009 at 1:33 PM
- Michelle said...
Yeah!!! You're back,You're really back missed you bunches.I will try these recipes out this month and next!!!! Have a great day.
- January 12, 2009 at 1:49 PM
- 2dayisgood said...
I've missed your daily posts. i started reading your blog last fall and really enjoy it. thanks for all the links on this post.
I'm glad you had a such a great trip to Disneyland and I loved your "I'm going to Disneyland" picture.
- January 12, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- quinn said...
Does it sound crazy to say I MISSED YOU!?!?!?
Glad you had such a nice trip...and glad you're back! :)
- January 12, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- Phyllis Sommer said...
great list! i must tell you, I made your Taco Soup last night (pretty low-fat too, except for the cheese and sour cream and tortilla chips we added...) and it was an amazing huge sparkly hit!
So thanks.
I hope you keep blogging and cooking with the crockpot:-)
- January 12, 2009 at 3:28 PM
- Oh2122 said...
I was positively giddy when I saw your blog pop up in my reader!
I am so in. I was just thinking about the cabbge soup this weekend.
Thanks for the fab list!
- January 12, 2009 at 4:14 PM
- Ellen said...
I AM IN! I rejoined WW after a year off the wagon, so I'm all over it! thank you for listing your recipes that way...I'll just start with the first soup and work my way down! I love the idea of lunching on soup all week.
- January 12, 2009 at 4:28 PM
- Jen said...
Welcome back, Steph!
Should I take the absence of Buffalo Wing Soup from this post to mean it's not healthy? Darn it! ;)
- January 12, 2009 at 5:17 PM
- Kim@ForeverWherever said...
Great blog! I love using my crock pot! I'd love to have you stop by my blog party with one tomorrow!
Thanks for the great post!
- January 12, 2009 at 5:22 PM
- bensbaby116 said...
Great idea for a post. Thanks for sharing your lists!
- January 12, 2009 at 6:08 PM
- PastaQueen said...
Aw, thanks for the link love!
- January 12, 2009 at 6:08 PM
I was so happy to have your post pop up in my email box just now. I had been thinking about you and your blog earlier today...and noted that I might be considered a bit of a stalkerish freak for missing your daily musings. It led to the question of whether you can miss someone you don't actually know. Fortunately I kept it to myself, until now.
Glad you had fun in Disneyland.
- January 12, 2009 at 6:37 PM
- kathy said...
I have added you to my favorite blogs list - I have so enjoyed your recipes and tips and your humor - welcome home and I look forward to more
- January 12, 2009 at 7:11 PM
- Jane-Jane said...
i KNOW you can do it! i'm game with downsizing with you, however I have bunches more to loose than you.
couple of hints:
use white meat instead of dark chicken cuts.
use half the soy sauce...up the spices and vinegars and use a dash of molasses for flavoring and iron (good for us girls!)
in your egg dishes, double the veggies and use half egg whites and half whole eggs.
use steel cut oats with molasses and the skin on the apple and 1:1 water:milk. use plenty of cinnamon for flavor.
every little bit (and bite too!) counts.
i personally am trying to have one no animal day a week...keeping the eggs, cheese, nuts, beans for protein.
welcome back!
- January 12, 2009 at 8:06 PM
- Heather said...
Welcome back Steph! I'm totally jealous about Disneyland. =)
On the topic of Crockpot Diet I actually have something useful to contribute. (It had to happen eventually.)
I love to use my crockpot to cook Channa Dal. That's an Indian legume that looks like yellow split peas, but isn't!
It's closely related to the garbanzo bean, and oh so full of fiber. It tastes meaty and satisfying no matter how you prepare it.
Why do I mention this? It has an incredibly low glycemic index, which makes it a perfect food for diabetics and dieters.
Try it out - no soaking necessary.
1 cup channa dal (picked over and rinsed)
2 1/2 cups very warm/hot water
Cook on low for 5 to seven hours.
It usually only takes 3 hours for me.
More information on channa dal at www.mendosa.com/chanadal.html (a great diabetic resource).
- January 12, 2009 at 8:07 PM
- Paula said...
What a nice surprise to find you in my "In-box" tonight. Welcome Home and I Missed You! Looking forward to hearing from you again soon. I hadn't realized how much your emails were looked forward to until there was no more of them.
- January 12, 2009 at 9:58 PM
- Amy said...
We just got back from Disney World and I must agree, it IS the happiest place on earth!! Glad you had fun!! (I'm going through Disney withdrawal currently).
- January 13, 2009 at 6:12 AM
- Cindy said...
You're my new-found idol that I'm following. You sure are giving me inspiration.
I'm glad Nemo is safe...LOL
- January 13, 2009 at 8:10 AM
- Heather said...
Glad you had a great trip. We are planning one to Disney World ourselves. Thanks for such great recipes this year! So many you listed here sound so yummy....too bad I have such a picky family!!! ;)
- January 13, 2009 at 8:20 AM
I love you crockpot lady, i really do. you have expanded my family's menu - i look forward to 'meal planning' on sundays before grocery shopping and love trying new recipes!! My husband appreciates coming home to a ready made meal in the crockpot when i am working at night! I have forwarded your blog to almost everyone i know and put a link to it on my fb account. Not only that, you make me laugh-you are one funny chick! I also ordered the 30 day shred and start this afternoon - along with Bob's Yoga workout dvd.
- January 13, 2009 at 8:25 AM
- Welcome to our nest said...
I think we are on the same wave-length! For the past few months I have been kinda doing South Beach and your recipes have definitely come in handy for me. I love your list! Thank you so much for putting this together... and I didn't know that Jillian has a book, now I am very tempted to get a copy.
- January 13, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- Nancy Detlefsen said...
I am making the Moroccan Lentil Soup for my dinner club. I have 4 friends and we each take turns making dinner for the other families. I think the soup will go nice with a homemade loaf of bread. I've never actually used my bread maker!!!
- January 13, 2009 at 9:22 AM
- Nancy Detlefsen said...
I have also been inspired by you. I started a blog about giving something away every day in 2009 - www.ifreecycle.blogspot.com
Thanks for being an inspiration!
- January 13, 2009 at 9:25 AM
- CalebNKylesMommy said...
I was just looking at the 30 day shred on Amazon, guess I should bite the bullet and buy it. I loooove your site b/c I too love my crockpot. I now have 2, I got a smart crockpot for christmas from my mom. I liked your blog so much that you have been nominated for the Lemonade Award. You can find out about it here: http://couponclippinmamab.blogspot.com/2009/01/lemonade-award.html
Have a great day!
Mama B
- January 13, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Wow! Thanks for all the work you went to putting together the great list of healthy dishes. It is much appreciated.
- January 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM
- Debi (Dubs2007) said...
It is funny, I've been following your blog for several months, but till I read your Frequetly asked questions I hadn't figured out that you use gluten free! I am really excited to go back through and try more dishes, I had been avoiding several titles because I assumed they used wheat- and I am so tired of adjusting recipes to "make it work". So thankyou!!
I am glad you are leaving this blog up, and look forward to buyin the book when it comes out,
I am very tempted now to buy the 30 day shred, Is there a support group being formed? I would love to jump in and have some support losing weight too.
- January 13, 2009 at 2:47 PM
- doc.g said...
Hi, Nancy D. I also made the Moroccan Lentil Stew for dinner tonight. Yum. Thanks, Steph, for the recipe. And we ate it with fat slices of toasted gluten free bread that I make in my bread maker once or twice a week..if not more. Some hints: You could make the GF bread from scratch, which I have done with mixed results (pardon the pun), but have finally settled on Pamela's GF Bread Mix. It takes about 5 minutes to throw together and put in the bread maker. Three hours later-hold on to the peanut butter and jelly-it's ready. Sooo easy. If you can't find Pamela's products at your local store, you can order them by the case (6 bags; each bag makes one big loaf of bread) from Amazon.com. And it's cheaper than at Publix or Whole Foods by about 23% And it arrives on your front door step right on time. Sweet. I have set up a standing order with free shipping for two cases each month. BTW, Amazon's grocery section has a HUGE selection of GF foods that you can order by the case. Some of our favorites: Glutino Pasta, Annie's GF Mac & Cheese, The Gluten Free Pantry's Coffee Cake (to die for) and GF Granola from Bakery on Main.
- January 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM
- Angie @ KEEP BELIEVING said...
Just found your blog today and I think you must be an angel. Realistic crock pot recipes with candid reviews. I love you.
- January 13, 2009 at 7:49 PM
- Wendy said...
I've started a cooking blog, you were my inspiration. I'm also trying to lose a few pounds! I've been using the recipe calculator on Sparkspeople (like someone already mentionned) then I use another link to calculate the WW points (since I'm trying to shed my weights with weight watchers). All these links are on my Tomato Tomato blog. :)
So happy you are back. I got a crockpot while home in Canada this summer and brought it back to Budapest (where we live). I had never used one, and no one here was able to help, since they don't really exist in Europe! That is when I fell upon your blog, while googling for help! Thanks so much!!
- January 14, 2009 at 6:44 AM
- The Laughlins said...
My favorite crockpot recipe is Beef and Guinness stew. My husband and I have taken ours from a few different recipes. I'm making it this week and I'll email you our final recipe for "Laughlins Beef and Guinness Stew"
~ Lucy ~
- January 14, 2009 at 11:26 AM
- Weight Loss said...
- This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
- January 14, 2009 at 12:01 PM
- Kristi said...
I look at your blog at least once a week for great recipe ideas with my crockpot. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have saved a lot of women a lot of time and effort! Kudos to you!
- January 14, 2009 at 12:59 PM
- HB said...
I made the rotel, creme cheese dip and it was so good but oh so caloire laden. Hubby won't let me make it again for just us as we'd gladly eat the whole thing & have chest pains after! I'm making the taco soup for a work lunch meeting!
- January 14, 2009 at 1:54 PM
- Amanda said...
Man, I'm so disappointed that I'm JUST NOW finding your blog!!! My 5 year old son has Celiac so I will be reading every single archive of yours at least twice!! Thanks so much for all the recipes that I'm about to explore!!!!
- January 14, 2009 at 6:33 PM
- Rachel said...
Thanks so much for posting this! I do freezer meals as much as possible so I don't take myself into the drive thru, and your suggestions are great. And I started the 30 Day Shred. I'd been working out for an hour 5 days a week for 3 months prior, and I tell you what, her 20 mins on level 1 kicked my butt. I'm on day two, and am soooo sore. It's got to work!
- January 15, 2009 at 9:48 AM
- Rachel said...
I'm so glad that you're not going to let this blog die! I've had so much fun finding and trying out new crockpot recipes the last couple of months!
And I'm thrilled that you're highlighting low-cal/healthy crockpot recipes here. The hubby and I need it (Yes, we too enjoy the cream cheese/sausage/Rotel dip!!!). Anyways, if it doesn't taste low-cal, and I don't tell him... hey - all the better. (He's not one to really like low-cal stuff).
By the way, if you want to splurge and have THE DIP (you know, the cream cheese/sausage/rotel) - try it with the ground sausage that is like hamburger meat. The sausage goodness infiltrates the cheese better that way! ;-)
But keep it up with the healthy recipes!
- January 15, 2009 at 1:10 PM
I'm definately in! Making some soups as well as making my own beans to put in them. There are chickpeas in my crockpot at home as I type this :) Thanks!
- January 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM
- Moxie Grumby said...
Glad you're back!
I wanted to tell you that I made Creme Brulee in my brand new crock pot thanks to your recipe, and my boyfriend loved it. Thank you.
- January 15, 2009 at 8:47 PM
- Miss V said...
Hi there! I'm going to try your Corn Chowder recipe and I had a question regarding serving sizes. If this (or any other recipe) has 4 servings, how do I know how big the serving size is? In other words, many cups are in that serving? Am I completely retarded?? Thanks so much!
- January 15, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Miss V., No, you aren't. I really don't know. I didn't measure at the time---I just threw stuff together and cooked. If I say 4 servings, I mean that it was plenty for Adam and I to have full servings, the kids to, and a bit leftover. If it was just enough food for me and Adam and the kids, I'd think it's really 2 servings.
If you wanted to, you could calculate how much broth and ounce of ingredients that go into a recipe---stuff doesn't really cook away in the crockpot.
- January 16, 2009 at 4:22 AM
- stephanie@{Olive Tree} said...
I've been trying to make soup at least once a week in the crock for much lunches ... keeps me from eating the kids' leftover sandwiches and such. :)
- January 16, 2009 at 5:12 AM
- Julie said...
I'm in! For the black bean soup, anyway... it helps that when you're trying to lose weight, even a pot of black bean soup is so bloody fantastic you may want to lean back and have a smoke afterwards...
- January 16, 2009 at 9:14 PM
- Jennifer said...
crockpotting has helped me to lose 15 pounds in the last couple of months... i'm too tired to cook when i come home from work, so i used to get takeout every night... now i throw everything in the crock on sunday, and have dinners to last me all week.
- January 18, 2009 at 7:57 AM
- Monique said...
hi steph! i made the smoky black bean soup and it was delicious. i added a chipotle pepper for fun:)
it always feels great to feed your family something really healthy. thanks soo much for stoppin by the blog still and checkin in. love, moe
- January 18, 2009 at 5:24 PM
- Atwoods said...
salsa chicken & black bean soup was a MAJOR HIT at my home tonight. threw it in the cp before church, came home, baked some cornbread & had a fabulous meal in no time. THANKS!
- January 18, 2009 at 8:27 PM
- Money Funk said...
I definitely said that I was going to fall in love with my crockpot this year. It makes life so much easier!
And I can't wait to try the lighter versions of food (holidays are definitely to blame).
Glad you loved Disneyland (besides the fact it so darn expensive!).
- January 19, 2009 at 1:27 PM
- candi said...
I made your butternut squash soup, and it was amazing!!! I even ate some for breakfast, it was so good. Thanks for a great tasting, extremely low fat recipe.
- January 24, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- lisha said...
Thank you so much for organizing all the soups!! We are watching our calories and I still needed some crockpot recipes for my busy days:) Love your blog!
- January 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- Elle said...
I made a pot of your black bean soup yesterday and it was a huge hit with the family! I loved that I could throw it together in about 5 minutes with the cans I had on hand and added whatever chopped veggies I had (1/2 a zucchini and a handful of snap peas). I modified it slightly because I was trying to clean out the fridge - used 1/2 can diced tomatoes and 3/4 can chicken broth and made up the difference with tomato paste and tomato juice rather than open more cans. Didn't have taco sauce so just added in a clove of garlic and tablespoon each of chili powder and cumin. We had it chunky with corn bread. Yum!
- February 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM
- jird said...
I'm going to make the black bean/salsa chicken soup this week, sounds fabulous! Thanks so much for all the recipes!
And I LOVE the 30 day shred! I hate workout videos as a general rule, and even though I run a lot, I hadn't been able to do anything about the extra twenty pounds I'd packed on over the last decade. The 30 Day Shred really worked for me, I think both because it's so short (hard to find the "no time" excuse), it's not "dancy" (which annoys me), and it's such good strength training, which I'd been missing by doing only cardio.
- February 16, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Rumela said...
Grease the crock pot with the butter & leave the excess in the crock - Spread cream cheese onto one side of the bread slices. Place the bread, cream cheese side down, into the crock.
- July 24, 2009 at 9:17 AM
- My Recipes and Thoughts said...
I have been looking for some healthy and delicious crock pot meals. You have the best blog I've seen so far. I, too, love to cook and I love to cook in the crock pot. But, thanks to you I've put on weight this winter and I'm going to try some of your recipes.
Thanks Again.
Teresa Anderson
- April 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM
- Garret said...
This blog is absolutely incredible. A new years goal that turned out in 2008.
Since my wife started using a crock pot I have fallin in love with meals cooked in a crock pot.
Thanks for the blog and sticking to your new years resolution!
- July 21, 2010 at 6:48 PM
- Tobler Bunch said...
Your blog is absolutely wonderful- I just decided two days ago that I would bring out my Crock pot and finally start using it (after 15years, I think I have used it maybe 20 times). So, today I made my first dinner and it was delicious. So easy and quick. So I was looking for more easy recipes and I found your blog at a friend's blog. With four kids and a busy life, this is just wonderful! Now, I can have dinners ready before the kids come home and have to run them all to soccer practices and church activities. Thank you! I'm sooooo excited to start trying your recipes. YUMMY!
- September 2, 2010 at 9:53 PM
- Linda said...
Tonight I am going to make the pineapple chicken and put it on a bed of brown rice with some green veggies. I look forward to making these other recipes too.
- October 3, 2010 at 5:19 AM
- Julie said...
I freaked out when I learned I had to make a crockpot -pot roast, so the first thing I did was come to you, Steph. I found the one my mom made. I totally forgot I had to shake that hunk of meat in a bag of flour with s&p. Anyway, I followed your directions and I made the best darn potroast any of us had ever tasted. I was so proud of myself I thought I was in hog heaven (excuse me cow). I adore your site and am now going to try my crock pot out for many new cooking adventures. Thanks for saving my day. Julie
- October 24, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- goldfine said...
Thanks for the info! I am on Weight Watchers and am not very comfortable in the kitchen, so I love cooking with my Crock Pot!
One tip I'd give is to always use the "low fat/low sodium" chicken broth to lighten up any dish that calls for chicken broth. Also there are lower-fat dairy options that can make recipes healthier.
- July 22, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- Dennis mark said...
Thanks for your blog. I just landed up in your blog and I really appreciate your blog. It is full of resourceful information.
- November 4, 2014 at 11:48 PM
- Miller said...
Great tips and great recipes, thank you so much, there are so many useful information here!
- July 1, 2015 at 10:56 PM
Post a Comment
Thank you for your comment! I will try my hardest to answer questions as they come up, but if your question gets buried, you may try me on twitter or facebook.
Happy Slow Cooking!


text:
WelTel Retain: Promoting Engagement in Pre-ART HIV Care Through SMS
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
The purpose of this study is to determine whether weekly text-messages improve retention in care of HIV-infected individuals who are not yet eligible for antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Behavioral: WelTel SMS service
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|WelTel Retain: Promoting Engagement in Pre-ART HIV Care Through SMS
- Patient retention in care [ Time Frame: 12 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- First ART eligibility assessment [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Proportion of patients completing 1st eligibility assessment within 3 months
- Enrolment in HIV care and treatment program [ Time Frame: 2 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Proportion of patients who complete counselling sessions (3) and are eligible to enrol in the HIV care and treatment program
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|September 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|September 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: WelTel SMS service
In addition to standard care, weekly text messages will be delivered to participants randomized to this arm for a one year period. Participants will be requested to respond to the outgoing message "Mambo?" within 48 hours; they may respond that they are doing well (sawa) or that they have a problem (shida). A clinician will call to follow-up with all participants who respond indicating a problem or who do not respond within 48 hours.
Behavioral: WelTel SMS service
Weekly text message "Mambo?" ("How are you?") to which participants are required to respond either "Shida" (problem) or "Sawa" (OK) within 48 hours. Shida responses and participants who do not respond are called by a clinician.
No Intervention: Standard care
This arm will receive standard clinical care.
Detailed Description:
Patient retention in care is critical to the success of programs funded by the President's Emergency Relief Plan for HIV/AIDS (PEPFAR). High levels of patient retention after first clinical contact contribute to the timely initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and better health outcomes for patients. With the dramatic proliferation of cell phone use in Africa, telecommunications technology offers new opportunities to improve retention using a low-cost, culturally appropriate format. In Kenya (WelTel Kenya1), a weekly short message service (SMS) text message led to improved ART adherence and viral load suppression. This study, WelTel Retain, will evaluate the effect of WelTel on retaining pre-ART patients in care and determine the cost-effectiveness of the intervention. Specific objectives include: 1) determining if the WelTel SMS intervention improves patient retention in the first stage of HIV care; 2) determining whether the WelTel SMS intervention improves 12-month retention; and 3) evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the WelTel SMS intervention. We will fulfil these objectives by conducting a randomized controlled trial at the Kibera Community Health Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Over one year, HIV positive individuals newly enrolling at the clinic will be recruited and randomly allocated to an intervention or control arm at a 1:1 ratio. Intervention arm participants will receive a weekly SMS 'check-in' to which they will be required to respond within 48 hours. An HIV clinician will follow-up and triage any problems that are identified. The control arm will receive standard of care. Patients will be followed for one year. The WelTel Retain study will contribute critical information on the effectiveness of an mHealth program to engage patients in care during the first year of HIV care. This research has the potential to demonstrate that the WelTel SMS intervention is an effective, feasible retention strategy, which can contribute significantly to the long-term success of PEPFAR-funded programs and towards a sustainable global HIV/AIDS response.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- evidence of HIV infection
- newly enrolling at the Kibera Community Health Centre
- own or have sufficient access to a cell phone; able to operate a cell phone using simple text-messaging*
- able and willing to provide informed assent/consent to participate *If a participant does not own a phone but has sufficient access to a cell phone (through a partner, relative, etc.), the participant would be able to either 1) use the accessed phone to respond to the text messages themselves; or, if they are unable to text themselves 2) have their partner, relative etc. respond on their behalf.
Exclusion Criteria:
- individuals will be excluded if they do not meet all of the inclusion criteria.
- individuals transferring from other clinics who are already taking ART will also be excluded.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01630304
|Contact: Richard T Lester, MD
|Contact: Mia L van der Kop, MSc
|Kibera Community Health Centre
|Nairobi, Kenya
|Contact: Patrick I Nagide email@example.com
|Contact: Lilian Mbau email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: David Ojakaa, PhD
|Kibera Community Health Centre
|Nairobi, Kenya
|Contact: Patrick I Nagide email@example.com
|Contact: Lilian Mbau email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: David I Ojakaa, PhD
|Principal Investigator:
|Richard T Lester, MD
|University of British Columbia
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|University of British Columbia
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01630304 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|June 25, 2012
|Last Updated:
|March 31, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Kenya: Ethical Review Committee
Canada: Ethics Review Committee
Keywords provided by University of British Columbia:
randomized controlled trial
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 13, 2015


text:
Ready Index TOC Dividers, Household Organization, 10 tab
Avery Pre-Designed Templates Microsoft Word
A fast and easy way to organize bills, medical information, insurance and more
Compatible Products:
11072, 11077, 11082, 11135, 11147, 11165, 11169, 11188, 11520
Free Offer! Avery Toolbar
The Avery Toolbar lets you get templates, tips and more--right from your web browser. Download it free today!


text:
When Aly saw the billboard with Luna, the polar bear cub, on a Buffalo Zoo billboard, she got busy. The young Amherst girl designed jewelry with the Luna theme (her mom creates jewelry as a hobby). Aly's brother and sister became part of the team, too.
Soon, over $2,000 was raised to build a better habitat at the Buffalo Zoo for the young polar bear because of Aly's generous customers!
To buy or see her designs, go to Buffalo Adore in South Buffalo, or search Luna Bear Designs on Etsy.com !


text:
"I think in the future maybe Metal Gear will change in certain ways to integrate social aspects," Kojima told website CVG. "If you look at other games on the market now you can see it's already happening, so Metal Gear may at some point get involved."
Kojima said he had lots of ideas how social aspects could make Metal Gear "more fun". And who doesn't like fun?
"The goal is not to say social or core, it's using social to integrate different core groups, so you have the core audience but then, via social methods, hardcore gamers can interact with less hardcore players."


text:
Charlotte Bobcats v Washington Wizards
Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Bobcats shoots against John Wall of the... News PhotoBasketball - NBA Pro,Basketball - Sport,Charlotte Bobcats,John Wall,Kemba Walker,Match - Sport,Shooting Baskets,Sport,Taking a Shot - Sport,USA,Verizon Center,Vertical,Washington DC,Washington WizardsPhotographer Ned DishmanCollection: National Basketball Association 2013 NBAEWASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 9: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Bobcats shoots against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards during the game at the Verizon Center on March 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)


text:
Need Help? Call Us Toll Free At: 866.803.2389 (9am-5pm M-F PST)
Free Shipping* on orders over $49. Sale ends Oct 7!
Use coupon code "49SHIP" Click for Details >
This beautiful ensemble features geometric print with character accent pillow, an eclectic set that will be great any bedroom 3 decorative pillows included.Features


text:
Learning the fundamentals and getting down to the basics, as well as having some fun, is the driving idea behind a basketball camp being put on by Carbon High boys basketball head coach Jeff Cisneros.
Cisneros, in his first year as the head of the boys team after working previously as an assistant, said he wanted to do something to help local youth in learning about the intricacies of the game of basketball.
The camp is being broken into two groups, with third through sixth grade and seventh through twelfth grade students.
Both boys and girls in those grades are welcome to come out and learn how to play basketball. Cisneros said the camp will focus on getting the fundamentals down, including shooting, passing and defense, while also working to help improve each person's individuals skills.
The camp will be held this Saturday at the Carbon High School Gymnasium. The first group will be the third through sixth graders which will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. The seventh through twelfth grade students portion of the camp will go from 1 to 4 p.m.
The camp cost is $25 per student, which covers the cost for running the camp and includes a t-shirt for each participant.
Cisneros said that members of the boys basketball team will lend a helping hand in running the drills at the camp.
Students can sign up for the camp at the Carbon High gym on Saturday morning.
For more information about the camp, contact coach Jeff Cisneros at 435-820-8379.


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
CANTON SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam have hired Glen R. Bogardus as an interlibrary loan specialist.
We are very much looking forward to capitalizing on Glens considerable experience managing the ILL process, with an eye toward advancing our own unique library-services mission, said Michelle Currier, director of library services.
Mr. Bogardus, a Gouverneur native, will have offices in Canton and Potsdam, and both campuses will contribute an equal portion of his pay. He will coordinate the borrowing and lending of books between libraries.
Each library can only purchase so many books, we only have so much of a budget, said Mr. Bogardus. On occasion, you need to borrow books from other libraries.
Mr. Bogardus will coordinate the campuses collections to eliminate redundancy.
Thousands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.
You can continue on to this article in a few seconds, or you can visit one of our websites:


text:
If you are looking to enjoy the many wonderful restaurants that New York has to offer, Restaurant Week is the perfect way to see them all without breaking the bank.
Sunday, June 01, 2014 - Monday, June 30, 2014
Where: Various locations in Philadelphia
When: Saturday, May 3, 2014 - Sunday, June 29, 2014
Event website >
Explore Philadelphia's architectural past, present and future during a two hour award-winning guided walking tour with the Preservation Alliance. Each tour will take you through various sections of the city, including Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Fishtown, Girard Estate and Chestnut Hill. Explore the event website for specific locations and times.
< Radar


text:
Sept. 26 Faculty Showcase: Collaboration and Communication
Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:00am - 11:30am @ Health and Learning Center Rm 2405
9:00 a.m. Welcome Don Carter, Director, e-Learning Center
9:05 a.m. Facilitating Collaborative Learning in a Flipped Classroom
In spring of 2013, Dr. James made three changes to his University Physics II course: changing the course format to become "totally flipped", increasing the amount of content coverage, and increasing the level of rigor in course grading. The result was a remarkable increase in student achievement. He has since realized even stronger results by applying these same changes to his upper division Theoretical Mechanics course. Dr. James will discuss the challenges of implementing the flipped format along with insights gained.
Mark James, Physics and Astronomy
Before earning his Ph.D. from Kansas State University in Science Education in 2003, Mark James was an award winning instructor at the University of Wisconsin where he was regularly tapped to speak on teaching excellence.Since coming to NAU in 2003, Dr. James has published 11 papers on various topics in physics education, including 3 studies on the use of clickers. His current interests include the impact of the flipped classroom format on student learning in lower and upper division physics courses.
9:40 a.m. Making Discussions Work
It is axiomatic that discussions lead online students to a higher level of learning and understanding. In fact, fewer aspects of online teaching are more dogmatic than using discussions. This presentation examines practical strategies for engaging students and making asynchronous discussions work in large online courses.
Susan Smiley, Arts and Sciences, NAU-Yuma/Anthropology, Flagstaff Mountain Campus
Susan Smiley, Ph.D. has been teaching online courses for more than a decade.Her strategies for using asynchronous discussions have evolved from the early days of teaching small online classes to the present day of classes with 100 or more students.
10:15 a.m. Collaborative Note-taking Using Google Docs
This session introduces the use of real-time and asynchronous collaborative note-taking using Google docs. I have noticed that only about half of my students take detailed or consistent notes during class, regardless of the class. Therefore, I have started using Google drive and Google docs to present and practice topics in class. This way the students can all access the class document at the same time, and make changes to the document and write notes about what was practiced. The real beauty of this method is that students will always have access to the notes as long as they have access to the internet through their NAU account; no notes to lose before the exam!
Benning Tieke, Global Languages and Culture
Benning Tieke, MA (Political Science and Teaching Spanish) teaches lower-division Spanish as well as upper-division Spanish grammar, conversation, and composition classes for the Department of Global Languages and Cultures. His research is in the political influence on language use and linguistic influence on the use of politics.
10:45 a.m. Follow-up conversations


text:
Heart It Or Hate It: Cazwell's New Music Video, 'No Selfie Control'
Nigel Campbell | October 15, 2013
The always delicious Cazwell has just released his latest music video "No Selfie Control"!!
Check out his homage to the overshare!!
We're loving his comical ode to our culture's constant pursuit of validation.
And he sure is pretty. What do you think, Instincters? Heart it or hate it??
Image Source
Joe - October 16, 2013
Heart it!
Tony - October 15, 2013
I liked it!
Michael Breen - October 15, 2013
Its all true about the vanity and lack of anything real in the selfie craze.
The song ain't bad but WTF with these Stupid Ass over sized caps. Doesn't do anything for him at all!!
J - October 15, 2013
maybe if it worked, might be able to make a response to it


text:
FREEPORT, Maine (NECN) -- A new study on milk is making the rounds, and it's fueling the ongoing debate over organic vs. conventional foods.
The study, done by researchers at Washington State University, concluded that organic milk is healthier. While that's good news for organic dairy farmers, it may worry cash-strapped consumers.
When Hanna Graham of Pownal, Maine goes grocery shopping, she always grabsa container of organic milk.
"I figure I can pay the the doctor later or pay the grocery store. Organic keeps us healthy," she said.
The new study, seems to confirm her thinking. After sampling milk from 400 farms over 18 months, the research showed organic milk had higher levels of heart-healthy fatty acids than conventional milk.
Organic dairy farmer Luke Cruk, who milks 16 cows at the Webb Family Farm, says he's not surprised.
"Cows are made to eat grass. The most natural thing for them do do is be on a pasture eating grass.
The Webb Family Farm is one of 13 certified organic farms in Maine that supply milk to Maine's Own Organic Milk Company, better known as "MOO" milk. Company COO Bob Sessums says the study may help, but there's already a growing thirst for the product.
"Right now, my market is growing by 1% a week, so i'm growing by half every year. The demand is there," said Sessums.
But organic milk drinker are still a small minority, roughly 7%, mainly because of the cost.
At $6 a gallon, organic milk is nearly twice the price of conventional milk. Jami Baddershall, with the Maine Dairy Nutrition Council, says consumer shouldn't be overly concerned if they can't buy organic. She says all milk provides high quality protein and vitamins A and D.
"You're still getting that complete nutritional package from conventional milk, whichever you choose is going to be safe and healthy," she said.
And right now, she adds few consumers are getting the 3 daily dairy servings recommended by the USDA. She says if the study gets more people down the dairy aisle, it's a win, win.


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
POTSDAM St. Lawrence County dairy farmer Jon R. Greenwood is ready to turn on the switch on an anaerobic digester that will take the methane produced by manure from his cows and turn it into electricity.
Theres other farms looking at it, Mr. Greenwood said. Were the only ones doing it right now. You need cow numbers to make it viable. I would say 700 at least.
In 2008, Greenwood Dairy Farm on Route 310 which Mr. Greenwood operates with his wife, Linda R. was awarded a $433,564 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a commitment from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for $700,000 paid out over three years based on successful operation of the digester.
However, Mr. Greenwood shelved the project out of uncertainty that the positives outweighed the uncertainties.
Earlier this year, NYSERDA increased the amount of funding available and changed the terms, providing a total incentive package of $2 million, including the payout of $700,000 spread out over 10 years based on the kilowatt-hours of electricity produced.
If it quits running, you dont get that money, Mr. Greenwood said.
The $433,564 federal grant remains available if the project is up and running this fall.
NYSERDA also made the deal more attractive by paying more of the upfront costs of construction, said Mr. Greenwood, president of the St. Lawrence County Farm Bureau and a former county legislator.
The project will end up costing more than $3 million, including Greenwood Dairy paying for an electrical system upgrade from single-phase to three-phase power, which can provide commercial applications with more efficiency.
Were already maxing out the single-phase line. Thats part of my equation whether this pays, Mr. Greenwood said. If anyone already has three-phase electricity, their cost would be substantially less.
Manure from Greenwoods 1,300 mature cows and 1,200 young stock will be piped to a 1.3 million-gallon tank that is 18 feet deep and 120 feet across where methane gas will be produced. Mixers within the tank will keep the manure circulating. The tank will have two covers with a sandwich layer of insulation.
The gas produced will be piped to a separate building where a generator will produce electricity from the methane. Water from the cooling engine will be used to heat the manure in the tank to the right temperature to produce the gas.
Well use what we need of the electricity and the extra will be sold to National Grid, Mr. Greenwood said.
Project designer and contractor is RCM Digesters, Berkeley, Ca.
Solids left from the manure will be used for bedding while the liquid will be used for fertilizer, minus much of the odor.
Those are benefits, Mr. Greenwood said.
The Greenwood project aligns with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomos call to increase the states amount of energy produced by renewable resources, NYSERDA Director of Communications Kate T. Muller said in an email.
Additionally, this technology supports the goals of the governors yogurt summit as it assists farmers more easily manage the waste produced by cows and it saves money on energy costs by turning that waste into a renewable source of energy, she said.
NYSERDA is helping a large business reduce its capital expenses while increasing the amount of energy created through a renewable resource, which cuts the states use of fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gases and eases strain on the electric grid, Ms. Muller said.
As energy costs go up, alternatives become more attractive. Without the grants, it would not be economically feasible, Mr. Greenwood said. As technology improves, the cost goes down.
Thousands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.
You can continue on to this article in a few seconds, or you can visit one of our websites:


text:
Samurai Champloo – Episode 5 (English Dub) – [HD]
filed in Game Tutorial on Aug.24, 2011
EPISODE GUIDE: Artistic Anarchy: Wherein Mugen's fast feet and a detective's quick wit combine to rescue Fuu when she poses for a painter with shady connections, and Jin-san discourses on the fine combat arts of chess and kenjutsu. Director: Sayo Yamamoto; Script: Dai Sato; Storyboard: Sayo Yamamoto Mondatica helps you to everythings you need with Facebook, Social Games, Technology & Videogames! Every day Video tutoria and how to, stay tuned with us!


text:
Free standard shipping over $ 95.00LOGIN
$ 69.00
Add a fresh splash of color to your day to day outfits with this pair of rhodium-plated pierced earrings! Casual or glamorous, they can be worn on any occasion. The chaton shape of the Light Sapphire crystals ensures a beautiful sparkle. Diameter of the crystal: 1.1 cm.


text:
Augason Farms Ready Cuisine Entrée Variety - #10 cans - 6 pk.
- $ 152 98 152.98
- Shipping
- Free shipping
About this item
High-quality items for your emergency food storage needs.
- 106 total meals
- up to 25 year shelf life
- No MSG added
Click here to view a video preview of this product.
Augason Farms Ready Cuisine Entrée Variety Pack offers a selection of popular, delicious, quick and easy-to-prepare entrées made with freeze dried meats for the very best texture and taste. Prepared in just 20-minutes by simply adding water and cooking, these entrées are so good you'll want several packs in a truly comprehensive food storage program. Specifically designed to be top-of-the-line, palate-pleasing dishes, they're perfect anytime a quick and easy, home-style meal is needed in a hurry. And for the same reasons, these are superb meals for outings, too. Imagine enjoying quality cuisine out in the woods or at the lake! It's possible with these great entrées. They are affordable and easy to prepare, with simple instructions on each can.
Family owned and operated since 1972, Augason Farms believes that great taste is a tradition worth preserving. Crafted with a focus on taste and health, their products are manufactured to the highest standards. Let them provide you with delicious peace of mind.
View nutrition information here. (PDF)
View Augason Farms Emergency Preparedness Tips. (PDF)
- 106 total servings
- Quality long term food storage products
- Affordable
- Long-established manufacturer
- No MSG added
- Each can contains an oxygen absorber for freshness
- 25 year shelf life*
- 1 can of Augason Farms Ready Cuisine Freeze Dried Beef Stroganoff Kit – contains 14 servings (2.56 lbs. per can)
- 2 can of Augason Farms Ready Cuisine Freeze Dried Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Kit – contains 14 servings (2.66 lbs. per can)
- 1 can of Augason Farms Ready Cuisine Spaghetti Marinara with Freeze Dried Beef Kit – contains 20 servings (2.99 lbs. per can)
- 1 can of Augason Farms Ready Cuisine Chili Macaroni with Freeze Dried Beef Kit – contains 24 servings (3 lbs. per can)
- 1 can of Augason Farms Ready Cuisine Asian Style Teriyaki with Freeze Dried Beef Kit – contains 20 servings (2.62 lbs. per can)
Frequently Asked Questions for Augason Farms Food Storage Products:
Q: How will my product be shipped?
A: Most items are shipped by small parcel carriers like FedEx or UPS. The larger kits will arrive in multiple boxes from a single carrier.
Q: What do the numbers mean that are marked on my Food Storage Kit Boxes?
A: To facilitate fulfillment of your order, all kit boxes are pre-assembled with specific products, then pulled from inventory to assemble your order. Numbers on the boxes may not be in sequential order. Pail items will be shipped in separate cases.
Q: Why when I open the cans/pails, are some only partially filled?
A: With some products, settling occurs and is expected. Cans/pails are sold by weight and not by volume for that reason.
Q: Once I open the product, how long do I have to use the product?
A: Shelf life varies by product and is affected by temperature and moisture. Once the can/pail is opened, the storage life for most products is approximately one year.
- Beans, Freeze Dried Fruits & Vegetables, Grains: 30 years (Exception – Brown Rice: 7 years)
- Bakery Staples: 30 years (Exception – Ultimate Gel, Shortening Powder, Flour, Vital Wheat Gluten, Dough Enhancer: 10 years)
- Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables: 25 years (Exception – Banana Slices, Potato Gems: 10 years)
- • Freeze Dried Meats & Entrées: 25 years sealed - 1 month opened/sealed, refrigerated
- Delight Drinks: 15 years
- Vegetarian Meat Substitutes, Cocoas, Cereals, Bakery Mixes, Eggs & Dairy: 10 years (Exception – Morning Moo's: 25 years, Chocolate Morning Moo's: 15 years)
- Soups & Sauces: 10 years (Exception – Alphabet Soup Mix, Vegetable Stew Blend, Hearty Vegetable Chicken or Beef Soup Mix: 25 years)
A: Product is best when stored in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 55˚F and 70˚F (ideal humidity 15%). Once product is open, please ensure the lid is secure when storing and use within the guidelines.
Q: Does heat or cold affect the shelf life of the product?
A: Heat shortens the storage life of any food – the cooler the storage, the longer the storage life.
Q: How do I compare "servings per can or pail" to product weight?
A: The truth is you cannot. Our serving sizes and number of servings per can are set with respect to government guidelines on food nutrition and recipe requirements for each product. You will find some recipe creations may require multiple servings of specific products to create the recipe. When reviewing food storage kits, a good comparison is based upon number of persons, calories per day, length of time and calculating the total number of meals possible. For example: 1-Person, 1-Year (3 meals per day, 365 days = 1,095 total meals), 1,700 calories per day.
Q: If a can gets dented, does it affect the quality of the product?
A: Small dents may occur in cans from shipping, and this is normal. They do not pose a problem, provided the seal has not been broken at top or bottom of the can. If the seal has been broken at the top or bottom of the can, please contact Sam's Club Customer Service to resolve the issue: 1.888.746.7726.
Dents should not occur from shipping in pails.
Q: Are the cans/pails marked with "use by" dates?
A: Cans/pails are marked with a production date called a Julian date. For example, 12022 means the can was produced in 2012 on the 22nd day (January 22). Each can is also marked with the expected storage life.
Assembled Country
Component Country


text:
By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
"We are a small city, but we do things in a big way," Price Mayor Joe Piccolo told the audience at Wednesday's ribbon cutting for the new pedestrian-bike trail in south Price.
The trail was recently paved and is now officially open to non-motorized travel. It stretches from 600 South Carbon Ave. to the underpass at 100 North.
Piccolo said he envisions a trail extending from Scofield to Sunnyside - although he said he's not sure about in what century that will take place. He thanked Helper City for getting the ball rolling years ago by establishing the first walking trail along the banks of the river.
Students from Creekview Elementary were invited to tell what the path means to them. Among the comments: it is now safe to walk and bike to school, and it's a good way to get exercise.
USU Eastern botanist Jerry Anderson said the college is already sprouting some 1,600 native plants to landscape the length of the trail.


text: Must-Have: Bohemian-Meets-Polished Coat Product of the Day | 01.01.14 by Kat Collings share it Tweet comment SHOP We're getting a sophisticated Penny Lane vibe, and we're not mad at it. EXPLORE: Product of the day, Product of the Day, coat, fur collar, Dorothey Perkins LEAVE A COMMENT Comments * Trending are we "Facebook Official" yet? Follow @whowhatwear


text:
Science Museum News
Stars Over Springfield at the Springfield Science Museum
Springfield Science Museum
February 16, 2010
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on Friday, March. 5, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held rain or shine. If it is overcast, a planetarium show will be presented in place of telescope viewing.
Stars Over Springfield observatory programs are offered on the first Friday of each month from September through May. The program features an introductory slide show on topics such as space exploration, seasonal sights of the night sky, current astronomical research, or an explanation of events such as an eclipse or the appearance of a comet. Presenters and topics vary.
After the presentation, participants can use the museum telescope to view sights in the night sky, which may include objects such as the Moon, a planet, star clusters, a nebula or a galaxy, depending on their visibility. Springfield Stars Club members also set up telescopes outside the museum, weather permitting.
The programs are best suited for families with children ages 8 and older, however younger children are also welcome. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 17 and under.
For information about astronomy programs, call 413.263.6800, ext. 318.


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Classifieds
- Obituaries
- Special Sections
- Games
- Local Guide
Rita F. Stebenne
CENTRAL FALLS, RI - Rita "Chick" F. (Robidou) Stebenne, 91, of Central Falls passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 1, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles J. Stebenne. Rita was born in Central Falls the daughter of the late Charles and Robertine (Vincent) Robidou.
he was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Central Falls class of 1938. Mrs. Stebenne worked in sales and alterations department at the former Rosens Clothing Store in Pawtucket for fifteen years. Rita then worked for Morris Novelty in Pawtucket as the Office Manager for twenty years before retiring several years ago. Mrs. Stebenne was a former communicant of Saint Mathieu Church, know now as Holy Spirit Parish in Central Falls. Rita cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. Chick was a talented seamstress who also liked to play cards and read.
Survivors are two daughters: Charlotte "Patty" Obrien and her husband William of Somerset, MA; Betsy McLaughlin of Seekonk, MA; three sons: Russell Stebenne and his wife Marilyn of Cumberland, RI; Kenneth R. Stebenne and his wife Sandra of Swansea, MA; Robert Stebenne and his wife Evangelynn of Narragansett, RI; sixteen grandchildren and great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Doris Robidou, Roland and Russell Robidou.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Stebenne will be on Thursday at 8:30am from the Bellows Funeral Chapel 160 River Road, Lincoln, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 9:30am in Holy Spirit Parish 1030 Dexter Street, Central Falls. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial to follow in Notre Dame Cemetery in Pawtucket. CALLING HOURS will be held on WEDNESDAY from 4-7pm in the Bellows Funeral Chapel Lincoln. To light a memorial candle, sign guest book, church directions go to www.hathawayfunerals.com Memorial donations in Rita's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street Framingham, MA 01701. All arrangements are under the direction of the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset, MA
|Rita F. Stebenne for TIMES Tuesday obit.JPG


text:
Submission Researchers Hack Google's Search Algorithms to Fight Cancer->
MatthewVD writes: "German scientists have modified Google's PageRank algorithm to scan tumors and learn more about how cancers progress. PageRank orders results based on how other web pages are connected to them via hyperlinks; the modified algorithm, NetRank, scans how genes and proteins in a cell are similarly connected through a network of interactions with their neighbors. This approach could also yield new therapies to help combat tumors."
Link to Original Source
Link to Original Source


text:
A_K wrote:He won't be able to stay healthy for any sustained period and won't be productive even when he's in the lineup.
Seafordeagles wrote:
Time will tell is all I can say. I prefer to think positively since I'm really lousy at predicting the future.
A_K wrote:
I'm also lousy at it, but find history is the best indicator. Certainly he could beat the odds (as the Orioles as a team did last year), but it's highly unlikely.
LA Detective wrote:I really didnt think he could ever be that top of the order guy again but in the games I have seen he sure seems to be smacking the ball like he once did. I think it looks like he will be at least a .270/340 oba..35 dbl.. 15 hr..maybe 20 sb type a guy as long as he stays healthy. And justify batting near the top of the order. I still like him batting #2. It is so great to see. I think him playing 125 healthy games for us would also add a very emotional lift to our already focused team.
osforlife wrote:Until he proves me wrong, I won't expect anything other than one month of terrible baseball.
Seafordeagles wrote:
It's well documented about your feelings towards Brian Roberts in other threads. It's like you want him to fail for some reason. I don't understand how a oriole fan can feel the way you do.
A_K wrote:I'm right on board with osforlife. I'd love to be proven wrong but the evidence available is unambiguous: his professional career is over and the Baltimore Orioles don't have a single qualified major league 2B on their roster.
If he can stay healthy for another month, it looks like he'll open the season as the starting 2B. But after he hits below .200 and plays subpar D for a month, hopefully they'll do the right thing and move him into a role as a glorified mascot and make a legitimate effort to acquire someone who can offer positive value.
I find it somewhat humorous how much overlap there is between the "Roberts can be a good 2B" camp and the "the Orioles are a legitimate contender in 2013" camp. If you think this team is a playoff team, you should be righteously angry that they left their biggest hole from 2012 to be filled by a 35 year old player coming off four years of injuries who hasn't put up a decent season since Daniel Cabrera was still on the team.
A_K wrote:He won't be able to stay healthy for any sustained period
A_K wrote:won't be productive even when he's in the lineup.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 12 guests


text:
Home / SHOES / MULES & CLOGS
Traveltime Clogs New Colors!
Adult Footwear
Style Codes: ESTRAVELTIME, ESTRAVELTI69, ESTRAVELTI82
Select Color:
Select Size:
Select Width:
Select Quantity:
add to bag
Add to Wish List
Description & Details
Find in Store
Shipping & Returns
Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 633 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by maddiesmimi54 Been wearing traveltimes since they first came out! I have been buying these shoes,just in different colors and fabrics since they first hit the market.I got my first pair after my first knee surgery ,than had a second surgery on the other knee.These are THE shoes to wear.I have a wide foot and I wear a 7W.These shoes always fit me perfectly.There is no pain from wearing in the shoes.They feel comfy from the start,I have told so many people about these,and now my 76 year old mom is wearing them too.Very pleased! October 1, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by TriciaH The only shoes I wear! I love these shoes! I have four pairs of them now and I am seeing new colors and patterns that I love. I can walk all day in them and my feet never hurt. The removable liners are great. If I eve see that they are not going to make them anymore I will have to order 50 pairs so I can keep wearing them! The size is always perfect..never any guessing if they will fit. September 29, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by JJ56 Traveltime Clogs I have these clogs in two colors now and plan to buy more. They are so comfortable you can be on your feet all day and still feel great! I have two friends who also have these and they love theirs too! If you have a job that keeps you on your feet then these are for you. You won't regret buying them. September 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1881JJ Love these shoes! I have the white travel time that I bought for summer and loved them so much I bought the blue. September 15, 2015


text:
- Item 1 of 2 in Collection: Photographs of Vergennes (Vt.)
- | Return to collection
Item Description
Title: Hickok's
Source Document
Extent: 1 slide
Date Created: 1895
Hickok's Dock and Hickok's Point. Picture taken 1895. Hickok's Point is about midway between Ft. Cassin and Basin Harbor on the Vermont side. Hickok's served as a landing place for the "Water Lily" and the "Nellie" on their trips to Vergennes and Westport. Other landings on this route were Ft. Cassin, Kimballs, Mile Point, Basin Harbor, with the occasional landings at Higginson's Harbor and Barn Rock on the N.Y. side.
Genre(s): color slides
Language(s): No linguistic content
Place: Ferrisburgh (Vt.)
Note [Digital Version]
2011-01-24, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries
Type of Resource: still image
Parent Collections
Access Conditions
No part of the material may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, broadcasting or by any other information storage and retrieval system. Direct all inquiries and requests to the Bixby Memorial Free Library, Vergennes, Vt. 802-877-2211.
More information.
Permanent Link:
Preferred citation
Hickok's, Box 1, Photographs of Vergennes (Vt.), Local History/Genealogy, Bixby Memorial Free Library, http://cdi.uvm.edu/collections/item/bixver06_003 (accessed October 13, 2015)
- Normal
- | Large


text:
By KODI GUNTERWellington
I am writing this letter to publicly acknowledge a fantastic youth program we have here in our community. The program I am referring to is the Wellington Jr. Jazz program.
This was our first year playing and I am positive it won't be our last. I can't say enough about how organized it was and how much emphasis was put on sportsmanship. They (Amber Adair) even went so far as to have anonymous judges attend each game and vote for two team's coaches and then sent those winners to meet some of the Jazz players, get autographs and attend a Jazz game. What a great incentive for the kids (and coaches) to work towards.
But that's just the beginning. I had children in two different age groups and therefore dealt with two different coaches. They too were excellent. Both took time out of their busy schedules to not only show up for the games on Tuesdays and Thursdays but they also held practices and there they taught these kids the fundamentals of playing basketball. From how to dribble correctly to defining what a foul was they were taught how to play basketball. All of that alone was worth what it cost to play Junior Jazz. But Amber took it even further than that. She planned an awards night (nothing big) but she thanked each of the wonderful coaches and then she provided awards for each child that played which consisted of: a Jazz team poster, certificate signed by Jerry Sloan, t-shirt, basketball net and basketball for each child. Every kid knew that they were "winners" and that I believe is what a youth program is all about.
All who helped coach, referee, and support the program should be commended. They all made it such an enjoyable learning experience for my kids that I know we will be back next year.


text:
NRS was established in 1972 with 2000 Dollars, a Garage and a Dream. "I've always been a budget boater, and NRS was founded to provide quality equipment without wiping out the wallet. We haven't lost that edge, although some people sometimes ask why we don't charge more for our products. The answer is simple: we didn't get into this business to get rich or to satisfy investors -- we're here because we love running rivers." See you on the water! Bill Parks Founder, NRS
The products in the NRS category have an average rating of 4.6 of 5 from 13 customer reviews.


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell said Friday that she will not pursue the congressional seat of outgoing Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh.
Mrs. Russell, D-Theresa, said she did not submit paperwork to the districts Democratic Party, due earlier this week. The main concern I have is being the most effective for my constituents, she said. At this point, its remaining in the Assembly.
Among the items Mrs. Russell said she hopes to continue work on in the Assembly is getting additional funding for the regions school districts and infrastructure. Another priority she listed was her role on the North Country Health Systems Redesign Commission, which is looking for ways to reshape health care delivery in the area.
Earlier this week, two Republican challengers emerged for Mrs. Russells Assembly seat: John S. Humphrey, of Brownville, and John L. Byrne III, a town councilman in Cape Vincent.
In a news release issued Thursday, the chairpersons of the Democratic Party in New Yorks 21st Congressional District said they will have an announcement concerning their support for a candidate within the next ten days.
Multiple candidates will be interviewing with the chairpersons in the next few days, in a process similar to when Mr. Owens was first selected. Mr. Owens announced Jan. 14 that he would not be seeking re-election.
Mrs. Russell said she looked forward to working with the candidate selected by the committee during his or her campaign.
Thousands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.
You can continue on to this article in a few seconds, or you can visit one of our websites:


text:
42 U.S. Code § 14001 - Authorization of circuit studies; education and training grants
prev | next
(a) Studies
In order to gain a better understanding of the nature and the extent of gender bias in the Federal courts, the circuit judicial councils are encouraged to conduct studies of the instances, if any, of gender bias in their respective circuits and to implement recommended reforms.
(b) Matters for examination
The studies under subsection (a) of this section may include an examination of the effects of gender on—
(1) the treatment of litigants, witnesses, attorneys, jurors, and judges in the courts, including before magistrate and bankruptcy judges;
(12) the aspects of the topics listed in section 13992 of this title that pertain to issues within the jurisdiction of the Federal courts.
(c) Clearinghouse
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall act as a clearinghouse to disseminate any reports and materials issued by the gender bias task forces under subsection (a) of this section and to respond to requests for such reports and materials. The gender bias task forces shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts of the United States [1] with their reports and related material.
(d) Continuing education and training programs
The Federal Judicial Center, in carrying out section 620 (b)(3) of title 28, shall include in the educational programs it prepares, including the training programs for newly appointed judges, information on the aspects of the topics listed in section 13992 of this title that pertain to issues within the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and shall prepare materials necessary to implement this subsection.
[1] So in original. Probably should be "Administrative Office of the United States Courts".
Source(Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40421,Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1944; Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title IV, § 1406(b)(1),Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1516.)
2000—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–386amended heading and text of subsec. (d) generally, substituting provisions relating to continuing education and training programs for provisions relating to model programs.
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
Step-up performance. Reference quality sound and style, advanced components and an exceptional performance-to-value relationship.
Looking for archived products?
Click here
Paradigm accessories are meant to enhance the award-winning music and home theater experience delivered by Paradigm speakers.
$499 each USD
17-3/4-inch tall stand for use with Monitor Center 1, Monitor Center 3, Studio CC-590/CC-690 or...
$498 pair USD
23-inch tall stand for use with Studio 40 or Signature S4.
$498 pair USD
29-inch tall stand for use with Atom Monitor, Mini Monitor, Studio 20, Studio ADP-590, Signature S2...
$179 pair USD
18-inch table-top stand for use with Cinema 330 or Millenia 20.
$158 pair USD
26-inch tall stand for use with Mini Monitor, Studio 20 or Studio ADP-590.
$150 pair USD
30-inch tall for use with MilleniaOne or Cinema 100 speakers.
Millenia Series
$99 each USD
For tabletop use, kit accommodates 3 speakers in total and includes left/right stands and horizontal...


text:
Newsletter sign-up
- You are here :
- Home
- News
- Latest News
- Single View
Fairtrade's Global Producer Services Team Gathers in Germany
FLO's Producer Services and Relations team gathered from around the globe last week October 10-16 in Boppard, Germany for a week of intense training, planning and exchange. This was the first time the entire global team met together – around 70 people working across Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and at FLO's headquarters in Bonn.
"It was a great opportunity to get to know our colleagues working in other producer regions. We can learn from their experiences in the field and the type of producers with whom they work."
- Ingrid Allende, Liaison Officer Chile
"It has been great meeting Liaison Officers from different countries and understanding the diversity of circumstances, situations. What Fairtrade is in my country is not necessarily the same as in Africa or Latin America."
- Raju Ganapathy, Liaison Officer India.
Different groups in Fairtrade – FLO units, FLO-CERT, national Fairtrade organizations, businesses selling Fairtrade – presented their latest developments and sought input from the global producer services team's invaluable experience with Fairtrade farmers and workers in the field.
"I got to understand how the whole Fairtrade system is working – FLO, Labelling Initiatives [national Fairtrade organizations], and businesses. Liaison Officers often work alone in our countries and so we don't always have a vision of the whole system."
- Hatem Jendoubi Liaison Officer for North Africa
"We got to know the developments of the other units – Global Product Management, Standards – who they are and what relation they have to our work. In some moments we feel that we are not in harmony. But we have the opportunity to see this and what we can do to have harmony."
- Emilio Rojas, Liaison Officer for Peru
The Producer Services and Relations team also took time to look to the future, beginning with 2011 planning. The team departed to their countries with new inspiration for their work with producers.
"It has been a good opportunity to exchange experiences. It has helped me to prepare for experiences I may have in the field. I have learned success stories to tell to producers which will give them a lot of hope,"
- Hatem Jendoubi, Liaison Officer for North Africa.
"I came to the global meeting looking for more information and skills. I hope this week can help me do my work better."
- Erwin Novianto, Liaison Officer Indonesia