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From County Republican Chairman Tony Krvaric's email to "San Diego Leadership Team" members yesterday. Reprinted with permission.
The week started out great for Republicans, as we emerged united behind Kevin Faulconer for San Diego mayor, and continued all week as impressive endorsements started rolling in for Kevin.
By contrast, the campaign of Nathan Fletcher AKA "The Magic Democrat" had a VERY VERY VERY VERY BAD week.
Let's look at it day by day…
Last night the Nathan Fletcher campaign was doing polling in San Diego. The entire set of questions was leaked. Another stumble out of the gate for this supposed team of professionals. The first one of course was the leak of his candidacy the morning of Mayor Filner's resignation. Oops, cancel the planned big announcement!
The poll reveals much about the thinking in the Fletcher campaign which is rumored to have dumped Tom Shepard in favor of a pure union consultant firm. Hey, when you go union you have to go ALL IN. Well, they seem to have their work cut out for them. as I've never seen a more vapid, manufactured candidate in my life.
As Nathan Fletcher's recent gains have come not at the expense of Carl DeMaio but rather Bob Filner (and to a lesser degree Bonnie Dumanis) it seems local Democratic operatives are growing frustrated and starting to dig in to newly Independent Nathan Fletcher's background.
Not to worry though, as long as Nathan doesn't have a long history with the Republican Party or connections to George W. Bush or (gasp) Grover Norquist and his Taxpayer Protection Pledge, he'll do just fine with those coveted decline-to-state and "moderate" Democratic primary voters.
If Nathan had made the announcement about his party switch six-months ago it could have been construed as a statement of principle, but because he made the move six-weeks before the election it looks like an act of desperation by a candidate who is stuck in fourth place. Of course, that's exactly where he is in the latest polling.
But Nathan's big mistake is in his making the race partisan, which it wasn't before — and that only helps Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner, both of whom carry official party endorsements. Voter intensity in a primary is driven by partisans and Republican turnout will be disproportionately higher in June because of the presidential ballot. If Nathan is going to rely on Decline to State (DTS) voters to carry him to November he's whistling past the graveyard (see Tom Campbell).
Exposed: Empower San Diego's Talking Points – One Person, One Vote? Whatever!
-"Oh, but wait! There's more!"
A core principle in Redistricting is "One Person, One Vote" which even embattled Executive Director Midori Wong has been repeating over and over again in various media outlets.
Apparently that principle is not shared over at Empower San Diego as they are willing to sacrifice it at the altar of forcing their progressive, political agenda on San Diegans.
Here is the "Post Map Talking Points" document which Emily Serafy Cox recently sent around. Note that "Deviation Talking Points" seems to be the first order of business, followed by games playing for the sake of progressive, political ends – not communities.
Exposed: Empower San Diego's Last Ditch Political Play – And Interesting Friends
It's no secret that various interest groups have been actively lobbying the San Diego Redistricting Commission over the past few months. One of the most active groups has been Empower San Diego which even managed to get one of their own, Commissioner Theresa Quiroz on the actual commission and who has been carrying their water ever since.
The commission has arrived at a preliminary map which has been generally well received by the Latino, African-American, gay and various community groups. Even the business community seems OK with the map – as evidenced by emails I saw from the San Diego Chamber and San Diego Taxpayers Association.
This morning San Diego's newest local radio talk show host Mike Slater covered not only the latest developments in the ongoing San Diego redistricting commission scandal, but also a more in-depth background on how the commission came to be, and how what was supposed to be a non-partisan affair has turned into a circus.
Click here for the 7 am podcast from earlier this morning, Thursday April 28th. Mr. Slater is one of very few media outlets that has dared to tackle this embarrassment. KUSI broke the story a few weeks ago, followed by Rostra posts and more in depth articles by David King and Michael Rosen. Not unexpected, the "traditional" media have been stunningly silent. U-T where are you?


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In August 1941 Royal Australian Air Force pilot Clive Caldwell was still perfecting his combat technique:
By mid-1941, Caldwell had flown about 40 operational sorties, but had only one confirmed kill – a Bf 109. He was perplexed by the fact that he had trouble scoring hits on enemy aircraft. Whilst returning to base one day, he noted his squadron's aircraft casting shadows on the desert below. He fired a burst of his guns and noted the fall of shot relative to his shadow. He realised this method allowed for the assessment of required deflection to hit moving targets. Further experimentation lead him to acquire the knowledge to assess deflection needed for a range of speeds. Within a couple of weeks he had attained four further kills and a half share. Caldwell's method of "shadow shooting" became a standard method of gunnery practice in the Middle East.
On 29 August 1941 Clive Caldwell was attacked by two Bf 109s North-West of Sidi Barrani. One of his attackers was the Bf 109 E-7 "black 8" of 2./JG 27 piloted by one of Germany's top aces, Leutnant Werner Schroer who was credited with 114 Allied planes in only 197 combat missions.
Caldwell's P-40 "Tomahawk" of 250 Squadron was riddled with more than 100 rounds of 7.9 mm slugs, plus five 20 mm cannon strikes which punctured a tyre and rendered the flaps inoperative. In the first attack Caldwell suffered bullet wounds to the back, left shoulder, and leg. In the next pass one shot slammed through the canopy, causing splinters which wounded him with perspex in the face and shrapnel in the neck. Two cannon shells also punched their way through the rear fuselage just behind him and the starboard wing was badly damaged. Despite damage to both himself and the aircraft, Caldwell, feeling, as he remembers, "quite hostile" turned on his attackers and sent down one of the Bf 109s in flames.
The pilot of the second Messerschmitt, the renowned Leutnant Schroer, shocked by this turn of events, evidently made off in some haste. Caldwell's engine had caught fire, however he managed to extinguish the flames with a violent slip. He then nursed his flying wreck back to base at Sidi Haneish.
Clive Caldwell was on the road to becoming one of the aces of the Desert Air war, becoming known as 'Killer Caldwell'.
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This particular trip (which, I might add, is only my first!), I started with a Bay shrimp stuffed California avocado with jalapeno lime dressing on a bed of greens and local tomatoes. Fresh and zesty with a jalapeno kick, it was as if everything had just come from the Farmer's Market that morning. My entrée of radiatore pasta with Dungeness crab in a lemon dill cream with spinach was equally drool-worthy. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the tartness of the lemon and dill complemented the shreds of fresh crab to a tee. One of my dining companions ordered the salmon special, which is an inadequate identifier with Chef Greg's delicate touch. I had to steal a bite, "…for the sake of the magazine!", I exclaimed distracting him long enough to shave off a bite of this heavenly, moist filet. I didn't really have room for dessert, but I sacrificed myself for the greater good and ordered the chocolate molten cake with strawberry sauce and mango sorbet, which was a lovely way to finish off my glass of Zinfandel, I must say. I snuck a bite of my companion's warm apple tart in caramel sauce and almost fell out of my chair from culinary ecstasy.
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When I asked our daughter what kind of party she wanted, she excitedly said, "PRINCESS!" I tried to convince her to choose another theme; I wasn't very convincing. So, I put aside my wants and agreed to plan a princess party. I have to admit, I. drug. my. feet. I didn't want Cinderella plastered everywhere. So, after some searching and discussion with mommy friends, I had a plan: light pink, gray, and white. Very classy.
The backdrop: I began with the little frames, painted them, and added scrapbook paper, and our daughter's name (one letter per frame). Then, I added the Wild Sorbet frame with a chalkboard insert. After some inspiration from Kerri at http://www.bigklittlek.com/, I sewed crepe paper together to make a crinkled backdrop. Although very easy, sewing the crepe paper does take some time ;) My Cricut helped to create the scrapbook paper triangle banner. The banner pulls in all the colors and designs. I loved the triangle banners so much, I had more triangles than I knew what to do with! Oh, well, better to have too much, than not enough!
The table: What's a birthday party without balloons? Not a birthday party. So, I HAD to add some balloons. But not just any balloons on a skinny string, classy balloons in gray and pink with tulle as the "string"; very princess-y and classy at the same time. Now, this was coming together. The balloons on either side of the table flank the backdrop perfectly and "ground" the table. What to put on the table? What's that, chevron?! Of course! I borrowed this fabulous chevron table cloth from my friend (and pretty awesome neighbor) Kerri. Then, I began to "build" the table...the cake stands to anchor the balloons, the stands for the snack mix balance out the cake stand and cake and the white (you can never go wrong with white platters) platters to serve the food. The center of the table features "I am 4" cookies on a stick in a DIY holder (the secret...this is an upside down floating shelf meets paint and my husband's drill). I made the table runners with the same fabric as I made her dress for the picture for the invitation. The table runners were super simple! I even backed them with a yellow chevron for use for another party. I just love it when you can get double use out of something!
The food: A local, family friend made the cake. I (ah, um, with a little help from family) made everything else. The "I am 4 cookies" are Oreos dipped in white chocolate. The fruit kabobs were so yummy...everything is better on a stick! With four-year-olds, you can't go wrong with pb&j sandwiches in a heart shape or with a snack mix featuring pretzels, raisins, cheddar bunnies, and chocolate chips. The crown cookies were made using a crown cookie cutter and a little bit of trial and error, on my part, to create a pretty crown with icing and edible pearls. The pink punch included sorbet and Sprite...I just LOVE punch!
The printables: Kerri did a GREAT job taking the birthday girl's picture and creating a classy invitation. She created the food signs and the "4" circles to go on the cups with washi tape. Kerri also created the cover of the autograph books and the name tags for the kids' bags. I had a bag for each guest so they would have a place to put all their crafts. Otherwise, I could just see a meltdown of "this is mine", "no, that's mine" happening in the middle of the party. (What can I say, I'm a kindergarten teacher and those are the things I plan to avoid ;) Nevertheless, I would highly recommend Kerri for ANY printable need!
The activities: I organized three activities for the kids to do at the beginning of the party. 1st) Pick up an autograph book and have their picture taken with Cinderella, Snow White and Prince Charming. 2nd) The girls decorated princess crowns and the boys decorated king crowns. The foam crowns came with little foam self-adhesive decorations. I divided the pieces out so there would be enough at each table for the kids to share. 3rd) The girls made fancy shmancy princess bracelets with beads and pipe cleaners while the boys decorated shields of amour made from posterboard and crayons. The kids had a great time assembling their crafts and being creative!
The special guests: This is where I reminisced about our Disney trip last March (oh, did we ever have a great time!) and how much our little girl LOVED the characters. So, envisioning her lit-up face when she met each of the 41 characters we met, I knew we HAD to have some special guests. I rented two costumes, borrowed one costume and asked three high school students to dress up (they did an incredible job!) They surprised our little birthday girl! I arranged an area for them to stand and sign the autograph books. I was doing my best to mimic the character visits at Disney World. My sister-in-law took pictures of each child with each character. There's a spot for the picture on the same page as the signature. The idea was that the kids would have an autograph book, finished with a picture and autograph. This was the hit of the party! Worth. Every. Penny.
There you have it, folks, a classy princess party! I would do the same party in a heartbeat! We so enjoyed every minute :)
Vendors and Resources:
http://www.bigklittlek.com/ : invitation, printables, photography, and inspiration ;)
http://www.wildsorbet.com/: pink 12x18 frame in backdrop
http://www.pickyourplum.com/ : striped straws, frames in backdrop, stands for snack mix, cake stands (used for balloons on either side), washi tape, snack cups
Modern Cloth on etsy: fabric for table cloth, runners, and birthday girl dress for invitations
The Shipping Guru via etsy: gray baker's twine
PrettySweetPary via Amazon: wooden forks
Knextion via Amazon: crown cookie cutter
Oriental Trading: foam princess and king crowns and the swords given as a partying gift to the boys
Dollar Tree: wands given as a partying gift to the girls
Hobby Lobby: scrapbook paper, balloons, tulle
Target & Pampered Chef: white platters
Wal-Mart: plates, cups, napkins, crepe paper
Local, family friend: cake
Special Occasions in Jackson, TN: Cinderella and Prince Charming costumes


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Jul 27, 2013
Today, Saturday July 27th, the General Admission Ticket price goes up to $40.
Hops and Habanas is once again your ticket outlet and the "Fill Line Sponsor" for this event. If you check your souvenir beer sampler glass you will see Abita's logo as well as our Hops and Habanas logo. As a major sponsor, we are featured in all advertising and promotions for the festival to include being a Top of the Hops ticket outlet.
Our inside booth this year we will be the sampling station for Yazoo SUE beer. When there, register to win a full size Kegerator!! To this basic kegerator has been added a dual CO2 regulator and a draft tap and you will take the Yazoo tap Handle home with you! Oh, how about your first keg on us as well!!
Tickets are only $5 and we GIVE YOU a Hops and Habanas stadium cup as well so you don't walk with away with nothing. Spend $10 and we will give you our Pint Glass (limited to #25).
Outside is our Hops and Habanas Smoking Lounge once again. Come sit outside in the shade and have a smoke. We will have our lines of cigarettes, pipes and pipe tobacoo, cigars, lighters and so forth for you to enjoy if you like.
TICKETS: We have all tickets in stock for sale. As detailed below, there is General and VIP Admission tickets. Basically, the VIP ticket gets you in the event an hour early and of course access to the VIP area.
The VIP area has several brews that will NOT be available on the floor for tasting. They will have a food service and dining tables. Unlike the previous years where we have had ONE food vendor, they plan of 4 restaurants to be providing food in this area!! .
VIP ticket sales are limited! So, if you think you want a VIP ticket go ahead and buy it now!
There are also VIP and General Admission Designated Driver tickets available for purchase, which is a good idea if you are coming by yourself. It may be a 2oz sampler mug but you seem to get your fill!!
This is being billed as the "High Gravity" Beer Festival being with the beer law changes July 1st all this product will now be available with about 150 beer selections expected!
You can come to, or call OUR STORE to purchase these tickets.
You may visit the Mississippi Coliseum Box office.
You may get them via Ticket Master at www.ticketmaster.com or call them at 1-800-745-3000
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1 The Cathedral Quarter
Architecture, castles and historic districts
place de la Cathédrale F - 37000 Tours
Less frequented by the tourists than the old town of Tours, with private residences, gardens, the Archbishops' Palace, (which houses the Fine Arts Museum) and of course, the Cathedral. The area is full of charm. At the corner of rue Petit-Cupidon and..
2 Tours Fine Arts Museum
Museums and art
18 place François-Sicard F - 37000 Tours
A huge cedar of Lebanon stands in the main courtyard of the former archbishop's palace (17C-18C). The interior, embellished by Louis XVI woodwork and Tours silk, displays works sourced from castles destroyed by Richelieu and Chanteloup, and important..
3 Cathedral of St Gatien
Religious buildings
place Grégoire-de-Tours F - 37000 Tours
Started in the middle of the 13C and finished in the 16C, this cathedral illustrates the whole evolution of the Gothic style. The Flamboyant façade is particularly beautiful. Inside there is great purity of line. The chancel, one of the most beautifu..
4 Musée de Compagnonnage
Museums and art
8 rue Nationale F - 37000 Tours
Occupying the guest quarters (11C) and monks' dormitory (16C) above the chapter house of the abbey of St Julien, this museum traces the history, customs and practices of the town guilds' journeymen. It explains trades (some extinct, some not), tools ..
5 Old Tours
Architecture, castles and historic districts
Le vieux Tours F - 37000 Tours
Around Plumereau square, we find pedestrian streets, often lined with old houses and restored blocks of buildings. An abundance of cafes, restaurants and terraces, in old Tours which has been restored, makes it a particularly pleasant area for stroll..
6 Place Plumereau
Architecture, castles and historic districts
place Plumereau F - 37000 Tours
Place Pluereau is located in the pedestrianised centre of old Tours and lined with pretty half-timbered houses (see the beautiful façade with wooden crosspieces at the corner of rue Rôtisserie). On sunny days, the square is lively on account of its c..
7 Place Grégoire-de-Tours
Architecture, castles and historic districts
place Grégoire-de-Tours F - 37000 Tours
Beautiful view over the cathedral's chevet and the medieval gable of the Archbishops' Palace. Nearby, a beautiful canonical house in rue Manceau; and in rue Racine the Justice-des-Bains, a 15C house built of tufa with a sloping roof, standing on the ..
8 St-Julien Quarter
Architecture, castles and historic districts
rue du Commerce F - 37000 Tours
Located near the bridge over the Loire River, the district suffered much from bombing. Some pleasant small squares and historic vestiges are concealed behind the rectilinear façades of rue Nationale.
9 Hôtel Beaune-Semblançay
Architecture, castles and historic districts
28 rue Nationale F - 37000 Tours
This was the residence of Beaune-Semblançay, the unfortunate finance minister of François I who ended up on the gallows at Montfaucon. Among the surviving Renaissance features are an arcaded gallery surmounted by a chapel, a fine pilastered façade in..
10 Hôtel Gouin
Architecture, castles and historic districts
105 rue du Commerce F - 37000 Tours
Although burnt down in 1940, the building's delicately sculpted Renaissance south façade survives, as does its tower staircase to the north. Inside is the Archaeological Museum of Tours The collections range from the prehistoric and Gallo-Roman perio..
11 Psalette (St-Gatien cloister)
Religious buildings
7 rue de la Psalette F - 37000 Tours
Three Gothic-Renaissance galleries for this place where the canons' chapter met, and where higher theological teaching took place in the cathedral school in the Middle Ages, whence the name Psalette (Psalms).
12 Vinci International Congress Centre
Architecture, castles and historic districts
26 boulevard Heurteloup F - 37000 Tours
Leonardo would undoubtedly turn in his grave if he saw this daring structure with "hood", created by Jean Nouvel, housing three auditoriums, conference and exhibition rooms!
13 Centre de création contemporaine Olivier-Debré
Museums and art
Jardin François-1er F - 37000 Tours
Contemporary art exhibitions are held here.
14 St-Martin's Museum
Museums and art
3 rue Rapin F - 37000 Tours
A recollection of the Saint's life recorded in texts and engravings at Saint John's Chapel. In France, 4 000 churches are dedicated to this saint! Here one will also discover the remains of several basilicas built over Saint Martin's tomb.
15 Logis des Gouverneurs
Architecture, castles and historic districts
25 avenue André-Malraux F - 37000 Tours
This 15C building houses the Tours Historical Workshop. Documents, models and audio-visual displays retrace the history of this city.
16 Place Saint-Pierre-Le-Puellier
Architecture, castles and historic districts
place St-Pierre-le-Puellier F - 37000 Tours
Embellished by gardens, this square has the remains of a Gallo-Roman public building, medieval cemeteries, an old church's foundations and part of its nave.
17 Rue Briçonnet
Architecture, castles and historic districts
rue Briçonnet F - 37000 Tours
The street is lined with old Tours residences: Romanesque façade at n°35, Gothic façade at n°31, Renaissance dwelling decorated with wooden statuettes at n°32, a beautiful spiral staircase which marks the entrance to place St-Pierre-le-Puellier, clas..
18 Place de Châteauneuf
Architecture, castles and historic districts
place de Châteauneuf F - 37000 Tours
Here visitors can see the Charlemagne Tower, the remains of the old basilica of Saint Martin (built from the 11C to the 13C over the tomb of the bishop of Tours). Opposite, is the 14C residence of the Dukes of Tours. The former Church of Saint Denis ..
19 Palais du Commerce
Architecture, castles and historic districts
rue Jules-Favre F - 37000 Tours
Built in the 18C for the merchants of Tours, the building has a façade of sober elegance and a decorated courtyard.
20 Rue Colbert
Architecture, castles and historic districts
rue Colbert F - 37000 Tours
This used to be the town's main thoroughfare before Pont Wilson was built, giving the role to rue Nationale. Walkers will pass a number of antique dealers and restaurants along this street. At n°41, the sign À la Pucelle armée on a half-timbered hous..


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UK winter weather Q&A
The season for speculation and big headlines regarding what the weather will do this winter has already started.
Here's the transcript summary of a Twitter Q&A on winter weather with our very own Tomasz Schafernaker...
Question from @PaulMocroft
Where do all these newspaper headlines about bad #ukwinterweather come from? Are they just designed to sell papers?
Tomasz answers: We always want to give a considered view in forecasts & can't comment on others' headlines. Winter always brings cold snaps!
Question from @Roc_Soldier
Any snow in London tonight? :)
Tomasz answers: Snow is unlikely in London tonight. Rain showers with clear spells is most likely. Not quite cold enough would you believe!
Question from @GrayPlantHire
When will it snow?
Tomasz answers: Depends where you are and when. Scotland has already had some - mainly hill snow, some towns reporting snow on the ground. T
Question from @murphy945
Do you think we will get really bad snow this winter like what have January 2010?
Tomasz answers: Predicting accurate snowfall that far in advance is impossible and no weather forecasting serivce has the skill to do it. TS
Question from @PaulMocroft
So five days ahead is as good as it gets?
Tomasz answers: Five days ahead is about as far into the future as we can currently go for a detailed forecast. TS
Question from @murphy945
Do you think we will get a White Christmas this year?
Tomasz answers: There has only been a widespread snowcover on ground across the UK 4 times in last half century at Xmas! That's how rare! TS
Question from @JezzaThorne
How far in advance can we predict the movement of the jet stream? (Lately it seems to get stuck & then move!).
Tomasz answers: Forecasting winds high in the atmos is usually accurate. Forecasting sudden changes days ahead can be tricky. TS
Question from @jessemooreuk
Can we expect an extreme variance of temperatures this Winter?
Tomasz answers: Currently no indications that this winter will be more severe than normal. For our monthly outlook bbc.in/KPTBDd TS
Question from @reed233_reed
I know I'm not the only one to ask but 100 days of snow really?
Tomasz answers: Snow or sleet falls on ave 5 days in Dec, 7.6 days in Jan, 6.8 days in Feb & 6 days in Mar. So 100 days is unlikely!! TS
Question from @no1fanofdappyy
Any snow due for #telford?
Tomasz answers: well, there could be a bit of sleet overnight! It shouldn't settle though so no snowball fights I'm afraid! TS
Question from @Eddieswales77
Cold snap didn't last long then
Tomasz answers: 1st December marks the start of meteorological winter! More cold snaps for sure. Dec 21st is astronimical winter. TS
Question from @Wonas2
Which was the most accurate long-range weather forecast that you've heard of or made?
Tomasz answers: recently, the leadtime for the St Jude's Storm was over a week! That is exceptional for forecasting standards. TS
Question from @blitzerray
What is our odds of getting a cold pattern of December 2010 returning?.
Tomasz answers: Start of winter 2010/2011 was exceptional. Statistically unlikely this yr. Here's our monthly outlook bbc.in/KPTBDd TS
Question from @dcfcmike7
Any chance off seeing any snow anytime soon in Derby? Im a big kid and love snow? :-D
Tomasz answers: While there might be some sleet tonight, next week will be cold and foggy. Snow is pretty unlikely in the short-term. TS
Question from @SallyChocQueen
Do you have a sweepstake in your forecasting team for things like the first air frost date or first snowfall date?
Tomasz answers: we sometimes have a sweepstake on cold and hotspots!! ;) TS
Question from @Samfefedukuprny
Any snow coming cumbernauld's way?
Tomasz answers: Yes, I think we could get some snow especially over the hills around your area! #Brrr TS
Question from @SeasiderSteve
What's the difference between snowman and snowwomen?
Tomasz answers: And for originality...a final answer: difference between snowman and snowwomen? Clearly the women will be better dressed! TS


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Pink Ribbon Pedicure at Waldorf-Astoria's Guerlain Spa for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual international health campaign to raise awareness of the disease and raise funds for research. Many will wear pink ribbons, volunteer at local charities, and participate in the National Race for the Cure. Hotels are also giving back and supporting the cause. Case in point: The Waldorf=Astoria in New York is offering the "Pink Ribbon Pedicure" at its swank Guerlain Spa during the entire month of October. $10 of the $90 treatment will be donated to help fund breast cancer awareness and research. What's in store for lucky ladies? While sipping on a sparkling pink champagne cocktail, they'll indulge with an ultra pampering luxury pedicure topped with P.Y.T. pink polish.
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A routine lab test revealed dairy contamination in an egg ingredient used by Kinnikinnick Foods, Inc., which resulted in trace amounts of dairy being present in five of their finished products. As a result, the company advised the Canadian Food Inspection Authority and the U.S. Food and Drug Authority that they are voluntarily recalling all products affected by this contamination.
Kinnikinnick only purchases ingredients from suppliers that meet their allergen standards and they do their own internal testing on all ingredients. According to the company, they have recently expanded their Ingredient Testing Program to include more intensive testing for dairy and peanut contamination rather than relying on assurances from ingredient suppliers, which is when the contamination was discovered.
"A recall is never a good event, but this unfortunate experience does emphasize that our Ingredient Testing Program is critical to ensuring that we provide the safest allergen free food possible. Regular, independent testing of ingredients used in allergy-friendly foods is an absolute requirement. I apologize to our customers who rely on our 'dairy free' assurances and can only add that with the enhanced testing and changes to our supply chain, that going forward you will find our products will continue to be the safest gluten free, dairy free, peanut free, and tree nut free bakery items in the market," said CEO Jerry Bigam.
The products that are suspected to have dairy contamination include:
- Kinnikinnick Pancake and Waffle Mix
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- Kinnikinnick Panko Crumbs
- Kinnikinnick Original Homestyle Waffles
- Kinnikinnick Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles
Affected Best Before codes are available on Kinnikinnick's website or contact the company 877-503-4466 for more information.


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Brian's exclusive forecast for Washington DC:
Tonight: Mostly clear and mild with a low in the mid 60s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Warm and humid with a high in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear and mild with a slight chance of an evening thundershower. The low will be in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a good chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Warm and humid with a high in the mid 80s.
The extended forecast calls for clouds and sun on Thursday with afternoon thunderstorms. The low will be around 70 and the high will be in the mid 80s. Clouds and sun on Friday with afternoon thunderstorms. The low will be around 70 and the high will be in the mid 80s. Clouds and sun on Saturday with a chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon. The low will be in the upper 60s and the high will be in the lower 80s. Mostly sunny on Sunday with a low in the mid 60s and a high in the lower 80s.
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A cold front that has stalled over the Middle Atlantic states will begin to dissipate on Tuesday. As a result, we can expect a mostly sunny day on Tuesday, but it will be seasonably warm and humid. There is a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Thunderstorm chances increase significantly on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as a warm, southerly flow of air combines with energy associated with an area of low pressure moving through the Great Lakes region. It will be quite warm and humid each day with lows only around 70 and highs in the mid 80s. A cold front moves through the area early this weekend, continuing the chances for thunderstorms into Saturday morning. Drier weather returns for later in the weekend with seasonably warm, but slightly less humid, conditions on Sunday.
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Ahh theres nothing quite like working on a Large JEt engine, it makes me feel manly, though my CO tells me im just compensating for something - NavalFC
Talk about an awesome fan..it could 110 degrees and I'd still be chillin'.. - Betty Boop
Now when i cut this wire class you will see what happens....."sound from the snips" ooooo no i cut the wrong wire...its going to blow ahhhhh run for ur life - Mike
All we have to do is turn the propeller manually until it catches. Frank, why don't you crawl down there and give it a nice shove. - Xie
"Still no sign of that Texas yahoo who tried to ride this thing?" - Lou Knack
This is the BIGGEST Vacuum Cleaner I ever worked on! - Bill
And the really great thing about these new CF6-80C2 turbofans is this little compartment, here, where you can keep your lunch. - Chief(ret) kvb
Boy my wife would love this hair dryer,look what it did for me. - airborn lou
Out of the 212 ways to be a soldier, I get this job. - iBob
Hmmm... Maybe this is where that screw goes. - Airman611
What the hech?!! How'd all these hampsters get in here?? - Col. Darkfire~SS
Are you SURE this is a urinal? - Oh yeah, yeah! Sure it is, was flown in this morning. - Col. Darkfire~SS
Hrrrmm... I didn't rember droping THAT in there. - Col. Darkfire~SS
I've got a solution to the monsoon problem. We just throw are BDUs in here every night, and thrn the thing on full, then in a few minuts we take 'em out again and stick 'em in plastic bags, ready for tomarrow. - Col. Darkfire~SS
OK. This time I'm gonna be more carefull. Last time I got too close to the blades...that's how I ended up with no hair! - Lt_1117USMc
I know I had it earlier, I just can't believe the adhesive on the toupee didn't hold! - KD6TXU
One more bolt to go and I'll have the other engine for Anakin Skywalkers new speed scooter. Lets see if Mr. Lucas can fit this in one of his scenes. - PaulFalk
Mmmmm... Wonder where this wire goes? Wish I could remember what the manual said. - Cecilki
"Duh" I think I need a bigger wrench" - Chuck
"Yup, I set my samich here, da cap'n fired up the engine an' all of a sudden my samich wuz gone..." - Bubba
Airman Jones at secure ATM on military base. - cuchiepop
Now hold still old girl, this won't hurt a bit. - Briscoette
Alright,lets see enie meene minee mow where does the the little red wire go. - airborne ranger lou
Wow, it is a quart low. - Hugh
Hey Marc, who put this two cycle spark plug in here!!!!! - George Malsam
No,seriously, it's alot safer to put your hand in this way.. - JaybombArmy
I still say that this does not cook as well as a microwave! - Checkmate
Well, here's your problem. Bird jam. - Cadet Chief
sure wish i had a boom box this size for my car. - Tony Campo
Airman Smith just knew he could win the next pod race, if only he could get the engine to work right. - future soldier
"Did they really say they thought Osama might be hiding in here???" - future soldier
Trust me... I know how to hot wire these things - Mouseskowitz
"Well ya know Bill, I think you might be out of blinker fluid." - Omaha644
Hey, guys! There's NO hamsters in here to feed!! Real funny! (Now what am I going to do with 30 lbs of hamster food???) - John Thomas, W.
Where'd the hamsters go?? - John Thomas, W.
Yes sir-e-bob, this should do it. If I removed the right part we should be 'broke down' here in Rota Spain for at least a few weeks. Hey Specialist, calculate what our per-diem will be for Rota for let's say...3 weeks?" - SOARwife
Dude did your recruiter tell you the same thing...that he can gurantee you a job on a aircraft - K_love357
Ah, here's the problem. Ok, I need a rubberband and a new hamster. - Marauder
OK so I connect the rubber band from gear A to gear B and damn where is my duct tape? - NAVYDAZE
Remember when we thought the instructor was just kidding around when he said all your hair would fall out from the shock if you touch that bare wire? He wasn't kidding. - BOLLOXX
The manual says bolt A goes into slot C and Pin B pops onto clip D. Where's flange E? - BOLLOXX
I know I should be wearing the ear protection, but the guys already tease me enough about my farmers tan, imagine if they saw me with an ear muff tan? - BOLLOXX
Now that is a place to sham! - eyes of death
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Not all actors read a line the same way.
There's a big difference between Keanu Reeves' emoting and, say, Dustin Hoffman's way with words.
But then there are other actors who make reading a simple line of script an adventure. We all know who they are, and even when they appear in absolute dreck it's grand fun waiting for them to spit out the next syllable.
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- Christopher Walken: The King, no question asked. You can go grab popcorn and a soda between some of his pregnant pauses. At this point, he's a caricature of himself, but that only makes it better.
- Jeff Goldblum: The actor makes a welcome screen appearance in "The Switch," but we've seen far too little of the mercurial Goldblum in recent years. Consider his wacky line readings in "Jurassic Park" the Red Bull that keeps you awake between dinosaur kills.
- William Shatner: Yes, he's more of a TV actor now … and then. But for a while his big screen"Star Trek" work gave us the chance … to hear … him in … action. Priceless.
- Jack Nicholson: No one reads a line like Jack. Period. After he's done with it, it isn't worth trying to improve upon.
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Goalie Tim Howard Picked Rapids For More Exposure For World CupGoalkeeper Tim Howard says his decision to leave the English Premier League had nothing to do with being benched at Everton.
Miller Will Take Course As Forerunner Before Training RunBode Miller being Bode Miller, he will of course try to go as fast as he can in a downhill training run Wednesday. Doesn't matter if there's nothing at stake since he's only testing out the hill or that he's hardly in "go crazy" form.
Bode Miller Takes Course As Forerunner Before Training Run At Beaver CreekBode Miller glided around a turn at a high rate of speed, caught some air and nearly lost one of his skis. Somehow, as he always seems to do, he avoided a crash and kept right on attacking the course.
Shiffrin Uses Blazing Final Run To Win World Cup SlalomMikaela Shiffrin shook off the disappointment of a fall the day before and turned in two blistering runs to win a World Cup slalom by 3.07 seconds Saturday, the largest margin of victory in the history of the women's discipline.
Vonn's Ankle '100 Percent' Ready For World Cup Race In AspenLindsey Vonn's healing left ankle no longer aches or gives her any sort of discomfort whatsoever when she steps into her ski boot.
Next Women's World Cup Team Could Have A Teen Sensation From ColoradoThe next women's World Cup is in France in 2019, and there's a good chance that Colorado's own Mallory Pugh will be on the U.S. soccer team.
Problem With World Championships: 'Nobody Will Be Able To Outdo It'Colorado has been the talk of the world. It was the third time the World Championships have been hosted at Beaver Creek and Vail, and the question on everyone's mind was, when will the fourth World Championships be brought back to Colorado?
Lindsey Vonn Breaks Into Tears After Alpine Combined At WorldsLindsey Vonn smiled and waved to the hometown crowd after finishing a run that didn't count. Out of view, she broke into tears.
5 Sports Events More Surprising Than Beck Winning Album Of The YearLet's take a look at five events in sports over the last year more surprising than Beck's shocking GRAMMYs Album of the Year win.
Back In Top Form, Vonn Favorite In Speed Events At WorldsLindsey Vonn is treating the world championships in her hometown almost like her Olympics. You know, the ones she missed last February because of a knee that required two surgeries.
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"God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:5
Ever have that why me feeling? Do not feel bad. We are all tempted in one way or another by something or perhaps someone at points in our lives. Do not feel like you are the only one. It is normal to go through hardships and temptations. It is also okay to feel frustrated during these times. What is not okay is to dwell on these why me feelings and feelings of frustration. It is not okay to become so sorry for yourself that you give up on overcoming the situation when faced with a temptation or hardship.
The key word in this verse is faithful. Who is faithful? God is faithful, even when we are not. Even when we want to give up, God does not and will not. The second part of the verse states that God will not give you more than you can handle and even beyond that He will provide a way out. Think of that situation that seems unbearable. Think of that temptation that will not seem to leave. Now remember God's faithfulness. Remember God's power. That situation is not unbearable and that temptation will leave because God is faithful and will not tempt you beyond what you can handle. But you must do your part also, press on and trust God. Remember this day and each day after to put your faith in God no matter what situation you may find yourself in.


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I've made tortillas before using masa flour from Bob's Red Mill. Just picked up some Maseca brand masa (labeled "instant masa") and want to know how this is different - both in flavor and in the process of making tortillas or pupusas.
As far as I know it's just much more finely ground -- that's the only difference.
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Maseca makes both white and yellow masa harina ("dough flour"). The "instant" refers to the speed at which you can produce a dough, i.e. "instant dough", as opposed to starting with dried corn, soaking it in lime, etc.
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As was rumored last week, Sprint has officially lowered the pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. The Android 2.2 running tablet has been lowered to $199.99, which comes along with a two-year agreement. Otherwise, a relatively low price for a relatively popular tablet. That said, the Samsung Galaxy Tab features a 7 inch display, 1GHz processor, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD card slot as well as a front and rear facing camera. With that, my only surprise in this price cut is that T-Mobile was not the first to get to the $199.99 price point for the Galaxy Tab. Of course, they are not that far off at $249.99.
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Columbus Technical College is one of 250 schools nationwide to receive a special grant from H&R Block aimed at helping young people better control their finances. The "Dollars & Sense" curriculum grant includes interactive software and lesson plans that cover 18 real-world topics like budget management, handling taxes, avoiding credit card debt, saving, and even investing. Lessons learned from the Dollars & Sense program will bridge the gap and increase students' financial fitness one classroom at a time.
The winning colleges were those who had the most votes in a recent online survey. Economic Development project coordinator for Columbus Technical College, Hope Snead, said the enthusiasm and support Columbus Tech received proved how much this program is needed and wanted. She teaches a certificate program called Financial Service Professional to high school students dually enrolled at CTC. There are students from four Muscogee high schools currently enrolled in the FSP course.
"This state of the art software will make managing finances for high school students a reality," Snead said. "Thanks to all of the votes in the community, the dual enrollment classes will be enhanced to include lessons on how to save, spend, and give money a responsibility."
The software (http://www.knowledgematters.com/products/vbpf/) is due to arrive at the College on or around May 27th and will be incorporated into the curriculum for high school students taking classes at CTC, and for any other program/class who wants to use it, shortly thereafter.
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Places You Can Live Comfortably For Under $1,500 Per Month
When retiring on limited capital, you have two options: increase your investment returns (or at least your cash flow) or move to a cheaper locale. There are probably no places in the United States where you can live comfortably for less than $1,500 per month (without farming your own food, at least…let me know if I'm wrong), but there are a few such places abroad. While the typical American vision of living like a king for pennies on the dollar in an exotic third world location is a gross exaggeration, once can certainly build a satisfying life abroad in some locations for a relatively small amount of money.
Places To Retire For Under $1,500 Per Month
It's true some of the larger cities can be quite expensive, especially if you insist on having all the luxuries you took for granted back in the states, but there are a number of places in Thailand where $1,500 still goes a long way. It won't get you a beachfront condo, of course, but I've been told it's possible to get a decent (if small) apartment in the $100-150 per month range, especially in the northern part of the country. A beer at a bar will cost you less than $1 and a decent meal might only run you a few dollars more. Great food, sun, the beach, a friendly people on an affordable budget. Doesn't get much better than that.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the safest and most prosperous nations in Central America. Over half the surface area of the country is protected as a natural sanctuary, and tourism is Costa Rica's most important industry. As such, there are plenty of English-speaking ex-pats in the area, and many people in the more tourist-oriented areas will speak decent English. Costa Rica is known for its lush rain forests, diverse wildlife, and beautiful beaches. Not the cheapest country on the list, but it's quite possible to live a decent lifestyle on $1,500 per month outside of the major cities.
Belize is home of the 2nd-largest coral reef in the world behind Australia's Great Barrier Reef. As such, it's a mecca for scuba divers, snorklers, and a popular cruise ship destination. Even better, English is the official language of Belize (most everybody speaks Spanish as well), making it an easy transition for ex-pats who don't speak another language. The cost of living here is similar to Costa Rica (for similar reasons). It will probably cost you around $300 per month for a decent-sized apartment outside of Belize City.
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Victor / Jan 28 2010
I think you would need to revise your $100 – $150 a month rental for Thailand, although there are many places that are available in the sub 5000 baht niche they are "Thai style" and not of a western standard.
For those that dont know what that means its one room studio, probably no air, tiny and badly constructed ( read paper thin walls noisy ) which is ok if your a 19 year old back packer.
A practical starting point for western ex pats rentals is around 10,000 baht which is about 300 a month.
A reasonable but modest life can be had for about 2000 a month but that is not what I would call retire comfortably, that means modestly.
The truth about Thailand is that you can live very very well ( much better than in the US ) for 4,000 a month thats the sweet spot here.
If you want to live cheaply try Laos.
G / Feb 9 2010
I live in Indonesia and comfortably support my family of four on US1,200 a month (leaving the rest of my income for savings and investments). I even persuaded my folks to move out here for a while and they had a very nice year on their meager government pensions!
Outside Jakarta you can get nice, air-conditioned accommodation from US1,800 per year. Food and other necessities are cheap. It's just the government visa requirements that can be a pain but if you get a good agent, (or speak fluent Bahasa Indonesia yourself) everything can run very smoothly indeed.
Richard / Jan 12 2011
Nice site. You are right, Bangkok and Isaan in particular will be cheaper than somewhere like Phuket. 5000 baht will get you a small 24-28m sq. apartment. You can rent a villa in Phuket for 30,000 baht per month.
You can see banking information in Thailand here: http://bangkoktimesonline.com/en/articles/banking-in-thailand.
Also for UK expats who wish to avoid paying UK tax on their existing pensions, there is a guide here: http://bangkoktimesonline.com/en/articles/qrops-guide
Paul / Jan 26 2011
Is it possible to retire in places like Panama or a similar place with US$1 mil in financial assets for someone who is 50 years old, healthy with no debt?
Jeff / Jul 15 2011
During discussions about affordable places to retire Thailand, Costa Rica etc. usually come up first.
Yet, there are many other retirement hot spots in the world with far better medical care, cleaner air and better infrastructure.
If you like smaller cities with a vibrant night life, affordable housing and perfect infrastructure then consider to relocate to Innsbruck/Austria. The city is perfect for early retirees who like hiking, mountainbiking, skiing and most other kinds of outdoor sports. Innsbruck has it all – in winter AND in summer.
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Robert gilliam / Dec 13 2012
Dec. 2012 Just want to comment about rent in Thailand. I was living in Udonthni NE Thailand 50 K from the Lao boarder and Vientien. I was paying 4500 bhat a month and electric and water 1500 bhat. Total $200 a month.
My place was a newer construction. concrete walls very quiet. In room W/C flat screen TV, wi-fi, cable, and Air conditioner. And I ran the Air most of the time, still total per month$200.
Not as much to do as BKK or Chiang Mai but enough. Malls ,Tesco,plenty of night life only more rural.


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