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August 06, 2008 · 8 comments
Remembering Jerry Graff
Jeff Sultanof is an astute commentator on jazz matters, and one of jazz.com's resident experts -- especially when the discussion turns to big bands and jazz arranging. His recent contributions to these pages include Dozens on Gerald Wilson and Stan Kenton, and we are looking forward to publishing his forthcoming piece on the Birth of the Cool recordings. Below Sultanof shares a personal tribute to his friend and mentor Jerry Graff, who passed away earlier this year. T.G.
On February 14, singer / arranger / conductor Jerome Graff quietly passed away in his home in Encino, California. For those who knew him, and they included hundreds of singers and instrumentalists he'd worked with, wrote for and conducted all over the world, he was a major figure. His vocal arrangements and musical presentations garnered standing ovations. His musical sketches were photocopied and studied by arrangers of many generations, including some of the big names in the field. Such orchestrators as Larry Wilcox and Ron Roullier, both of whom scored his work, thought he was one of the best musicians they'd ever worked with.
And he is a great example of a man who had a tangential but profound relationship to jazz in subtle ways. I knew him for over thirty years as a teacher, mentor, friend, and confidante. I learned harmony, form, vocal group writing, professionalism, production, engineering and any number of other things from him, but as I learned more about American concert and popular music, I began to understand that he'd touched American music profoundly. And his story needs to be told.
Jerry Graff was born in Brooklyn and was convinced to major in music at Brooklyn College. He never missed the Fred Waring radio program, where he heard the brilliant choral arrangements of Kay Thompson, whose post-war act with the Williams Brothers was one of the highest paid in the country (she can be seen and heard in the movie Funny Face with Fred Astaire; one of the numbers from her act appears on a Milton Berle DVD). He was also a big fan of Six Hits and a Miss, as was Mel Torme. During Jerry's college years, he and his future wife Judy were members of the Robert Shaw Collegiate Chorale.
He was a member of the Special Services Unit during World War II, a group of actors, singers and musicians which included Allen Ludden, Carl Reiner and Hal David. It was during this time that he composed and orchestrated incidental music for a non-Broadway production of The Glass Menagerie. He also put together a vocal group with a Hawaiian woman and three men called The Beachcombers. After the war, he brought a test record of his group to Robert Shaw, who was helpful in getting them hired by bandleader Johnny Long. While a major name, Long's band was certainly not as popular as Dorsey's, Shaw's or even Charlie Spivak's, yet Long's post-war recordings for Bob Thiele's Signature Records show the ensemble to be better than historians have acknowledged. Jerry's first recorded arrangement was "Hawaiian War Chant" with an instrumental background by Julian Work. Other recordings include "Unless it Can Happen With You" and perhaps their finest record with Long, "Easter Parade." They made other recordings with Leroy Holmes on MGM, and while these are hardly jazz, the vocal work can only be described as stunning.
Eventually The Beachcombers came to the attention of Jack Entratter of the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, and their glory years began. In the 50s, The Beachcombers were the main attraction in the lounge of the hotel, where they were seen and heard by every star appearing in Las Vegas; the group also performed in the main auditorium as an opening act. To this day, people who went to Vegas during this time get excited when I mention The Beachcombers and have warm memories of their performances. Jerry's arrangements were so popular that such stars as Lena Horne commissioned material from him. The late Gene Puerling told me how much The Beachcombers influenced him (he was the vocal arranger/leader of the Hi-Lo's and Voices Unlimited, the two most influential groups in the vocal jazz movement in high schools and colleges), and Bob Alcivar also raved about their sound and Jerry's arrangements in particular. Alcivar would later put together an impressive jazz vocal group called The Signatures, and would write for The Association and particularly The Fifth Dimension (originally a jazz vocal group). Alcivar told me that without question, The Beachcombers were the finest lounge act in Vegas during the fifties, and one of the best vocal groups he ever heard.
And yet their recordings during the early fifties never really showed what they could do; a recording with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra of "You Could Make Me Smile Again" went nowhere (although Jerry told me with pride that one of his heroes, Victor Young, was in the studio when it was made and loved the recording), and a single on RCA ("Don't Call Me Coach, Call Me George") was a topical novelty, based on a football coach's life, that also failed to make a dent in the marketplace.
Enter Frank Sinatra. A big Beachcomber fan, he'd asked for his own record label within Capitol Records when he signed the group and produced a single, "Hey Ho"/"Hank'rin for You." The record was slowly taking off when Capitol informed Sinatra that if they gave him his own label, then every other Capitol artist of stature could demand the same thing. Sinatra was furious and vowed that he was finished with Capitol. End of promotion for The Beachcombers. The group was never told what happened, and it wasn't until many years later that I was able to find out the truth.
Once that record died, the morale of the group did as well. A deal for an album on Verve Records to be arranged and conducted by Buddy Bregman was voted down. Jerry walked out, and got a call to lead the vocal group for what would turn out to be the last year of the Nat King Cole television show on NBC, where Jerry's arrangements were orchestrated by Nelson Riddle. The Jerry Graff Singers can be seen on-camera in some numbers from the show that have gotten into circulation on Public Television and DVD.
With few other prospects on the West Coast, Jerry moved back to New York with his family. He told me it was like starting all over again. But luckily word quickly spread of his abilities, and Jack Pleis, musical director for Decca kept him busy as a group singer. He was soon to work with vocal group legends Elise Bretton [one of the singers on Billie Holiday's Lady in Satin and co-composer of "For Heaven's Sake (Let's Fall in Love")] and Lynn Roberts (the last female vocalist with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, who later toured with Benny Goodman and Mel Lewis). He became a contractor and sang on hundreds of recordings. In 1973, I began going to recording sessions and rehearsals with him to observe, ask questions and learn the music business. To list whom I met and worked with would be an exercise in name-dropping I don't wish to indulge in because this article is his show, but I will say that he only worked with the best in his field. Eventually he asked me to supervise some of his recording work, and I produced a CD called Life Dreams which was only distributed privately. This CD was made at the Capitol Tower in Los Angeles, and recording there is one of my most cherished memories. I later orchestrated one of his arrangements for Lynn Roberts for the Palm Beach Pops, another amazing experience.
Jerry was well known for his special material for acts of all types, and for over thirty years, he would review every arrangement he wrote with me, first to explain what he'd written, later to solicit my opinion. ("Should this be two bars or four in this transition?" he would ask. I would answer, and he would call me from the road to tell me if it worked). He made total amateurs sound like professionals, such was his gift, and when he worked with a professional performer, that artist sounded like a star.
His particular skill in changing keys and tempos within an arrangement would have made him an excellent teacher of harmony and form, because he could fully explain why he did one thing and not another. He prided himself that he'd won an argument with Nelson Riddle during a Nat Cole rehearsal over a modulation that Nelson did not think worked very well. His medleys were full of surprises, yet were always coherent and logical. They were journeys that listeners adored -- audiences applauded in six different places during his Christmas medley for Lynn Roberts when it was first written and performed. They still applaud in the same spots.
I learned about wonderful four and five-piece vocal groups because he would talk about them, little realizing that I would go out and find recordings of The Pied Pipers, The Stardusters, The Starlighters, The Dave Lambert Singers and many others. When trombonist Warren Covington bought the Pied Piper name, Jerry became the arranger and sang with the reconstituted group. I even got to sing with them when one of the members of the group was late to a rehearsal. Incredible . . . and the one way to really write good vocal parts.
I was not the only young person whom he encouraged. Perhaps his closest tie to modern jazz was his close relationship to the composer / pianist / professor David Lopato, the son of his best friend. Jerry did not understand everything David wrote or played, but he knew talent, and Lopato has since proven that he is an important voice in American music, and a gifted, perceptive teacher. Jerry was enormously proud of David and me, and during hard times, was there to help us keep going with kind words and strong hugs.
The show business in which Jerry blossomed changed quite a long time ago, and obviously popular music and jazz changed profoundly as well, but he kept going, and was still writing for and coaching singers when he died. He was thrilled when he heard high school jazz choirs singing arrangements by Gene Puerling with perfect intonation and excellent diction. He was touched deeply when I told him that I played The Beachcomber recordings to young children, who thought they were 'cool.'
Jerry Graff's life reminds us that many people whose names are not well known in historical circles need to be remembered for the contributions they made, and I hope there are others who will come forward to tell about those they knew or studied with who touched jazz, although perhaps in unheralded ways. There are many such people in the United States and also in Europe, and the record needs to be filled in, so their stories are not lost.
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steve levine
// Aug 07, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Thank you for the stirring tribute to my Uncle and friend. It was a joy to read, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Laurie Graff
// Aug 07, 2008 at 10:10 PM
My Uncle Jer was an amazing man. Music was his passion, and he really loved to encourage talent. I miss him profoundly. These beautiful words were a visit with him; one he would most relish and enjoy. Thank you.
Steve "The Whistler" Herbst
// Aug 09, 2008 at 02:50 AM
This article was very interesting and informative for me. Although I knew Jerry all my life and was aware of many of his accomplishments, I was not aware of much of those outlined above. My dad and Jerry were best friends; and although never formalized, I thought of Jerry as my godfather. Before I finally got into show business, he was always happy to see or hear about solos or performances I gave. After I became a professional whistler, he was there to give me advice and reactions to songs, arrangements, or technique -- and always to �kvell� over any achievements -- usually communicated over a phone late at night since we were both �nightowls.� He was especially delighted to know my brother, David Lopato and I had collaborated on my debut CD and he enjoyed the fruits of that labor of love. Last, apropos of love, Jerry was a source of unconditional love and support in my life and I miss him.
ron roullier
// Aug 27, 2008 at 12:59 AM
Dear Jeff: I'm just reading your lovely tribute to Jerry, and am so glad that you took the trouble to do it. You knew him better than most of us, and you also have the skills and feeling for Jerry to do your sad but necessary service, on behalf of his many friends and admirers. Love and peace from Ron
// Aug 29, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I would like to thank you for this tribute to my Uncle Jerry. I spent many of my younger days with him and Aunt Judy in Queens and then a whole summer in Las Vegas 1956 making many happy family memories. Unconditional love and as my children would say the best hugs in all the world. We miss him.
Brian Carroll
// Dec 15, 2008 at 08:38 PM
Uncle Jerry was one of the most thoughtfull,kind,loving people I have ever known. Although I knew him on a personal level, his professional resume was somewhat of a mystery. Thankyou for filling in the blanks.You are right mom, I will miss those hugs.
Lee Humes
// Jan 20, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I was a member of the group The Signature back in the 50s, and was a big fan of The Beachcombers. They were great in the lounge of the Sands Hotel in Vegas, and also were the opening act in the main showroom. Jerry Graff was great. The charts were really good. It was a fun time in my life. I really miss those days.
beth ashby
// Apr 21, 2009 at 03:51 PM
I met Jerry in Queens in 1993. He was a friend of my mother-in-law. He got my daughter her first agent. I did not know he passed on. He wa such a nice, funny talented man. We enjoyed his visits to New York after he had moved to LA.We will miss knowing he is there.


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We are putting the 2011 OBN Rendevous on hold until next summer.
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You've lived through the issues we've recently experienced with the expansion of the Directory, and moving over to a new server. Both of these endeavors were neccesary, and monumentally time consuming for Rebecca. Her dedication to keeping this ship afloat can't be overstated. But, it also means that we've done virtually nothing to facilitate the summer gathering. And there is a LOT to do. We've had numerous offers of help of all kinds, and we TRULY appreciate that, but most of the work falls squarely on our shoulders. It's something that, under normal circumstances, we welcome with open arms. These recent developments have made it unreasonable to pull this off with hope for any degree of success. And we WON'T do it half-assed.
I can hear the murmurs out there in cyber-land – "What about you, Joe?" "Can't you do your share to make it happen?" Valid questions indeed. The answer, quite simply, is this – I just announced my resignation at work and I'm starting a new job in June. In Maryland. Moving the family across the country. Selling a house and buying a new house. Starting a new job with a new company. And, while the OBN family IS important to me, it has to take a back seat to the events that are currently at the forefront of my life. There simply isn't enough time in the day to do everything , so you have to make decisions based on priorities.
Now – we're not suggesting that other OBN folk don't meet up and experience the terrific commoraderie and networking that we know would happen, regardless of our presence. We're just saying that we woun't be able to be a part of it this year.
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Centenarian, Nutritarian, and bodybuilder Joe Rollino tragically killed in car accident
While taking his daily five-mile walk on Monday, 104 year old Joe Rollino was crossing Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn when he was struck by a minivan. Sadly, he died a few hours later at a local hospital.
In the 1920s, Mr. Rollino was a strongman on Coney Island billed as "The World's Strongest Man." He got his start in boxing and bodybuilding at age 10. Mr. Rollino became a vegetarian in his teens and firmly believed in fueling the body with natural, health-promoting foods.
He once lifted 475 lbs. with his teeth, 635 lbs. with one finger, and 3200 lbs. with his back. Even more astounding is that he did all this standing at 5'4" and weighing less than 150 lbs.
Mr. Rollino was not only strong and muscular, he was agile. In the 1920s, he boxed as "Kid Dundee," often against boxers 50 pounds heavier than he was. He was a World War II veteran, and he swam daily laps in the ocean year-round. He was a classic example of all-around fitness and good nutrition. Joe Rollino, like other fit nutritarians such as Herbert Shelton and Jack LaLanne occasionally corresponded with Dr. Fuhrman on the subject of nutrition. These men provide proof that aging doesn't have to mean heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and physical fragility.
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How to Prevent Lice and Mites Infesting Your Pigs
Pigs can be impacted by mites and lice; while these pests are not life-threatening, they can irritate the pig and cause a loss of condition when the infestation is severe.[1] Here is how to prevent them.
1Keep the pigs' shelter clean. Scrub it every two weeks using hot water and disinfectant. During an infestation of lice, scrub even more regularly. Always scrub the pigs' shelter well between pig litters.
2Rub the pig with eucalyptus oil.[2] This can discourage lice. Be sure to rub behind the ears and between the legs as well.
- Wear gloves when applying and it is best to dilute it with a little water so that it is not too strong. Keep the pig indoors for a few hours to avoid the potential for sunburn with an oil added to its skin, or do this in the evening.
3Use garlic leaves or roots on sores left by lice.[3] You can make a poultice or a liquid rub using the garlic leaves or roots and gently brush on.
4Seek advice from your vet if you cannot seem to get a lice or mite infestation under control. Your vet will be able to advise you on specific medical treatments and solutions.
- There are commercial lice powder preparations available which you can dust the pigs with. The pig will need to be thoroughly dusted, again paying particular attention to the inside of the ears and between the legs. Repeat dusting after two weeks.
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The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with quarterback Luke McCown, the team announced Wednesday.
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The Saints carried three quarterbacks on the roster last season. Rookie Ryan Griffin, an undrafted free agent from Tulane, was the third quarterback.
The 6-foot-4, 217-pound McCown was a fourth round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2004 NFL draft.
The former Louisiana Tech quarterback has appeared in 38 career games with nine starts in the Browns (2004), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005-08), Jacksonville Jaguars (2009-11), Atlanta Falcons (2012) and Saints (2013).
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Archive for July, 2011
City campaign features Seattle's "hidden gems"
Discover Seattle's locally owned "hidden gems" that help shape our neighborhoods. The Office of Economic Development's 2011 Only in Seattle campaign celebrates local businesses that deliver one-of-a-kind experiences. The website OnlyinSeattle.org highlights unique spots that include a bookstore/gallery, quilting store, independently owned record shops, restaurants, wine shops, butchers and the home of one of the largest […][More]
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What are your priorities for Seattle?
Artists and arts supporters: here's your chance to weigh in on how the arts add to our quality of life in Seattle. Please take a minute to complete this survey that will help inform updates to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan, the document that guides development, services and amenities in Seattle. Survey topics include housing, transit, healthy […][More]
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under Art Beat.
Tags: Comprehensive Plan, Department of Planning and Development, Seattle, survey
Seattle ranks third in nation on Vitality Index
Seattle is among the most vital cities in the U.S., according to a new Vitality Index. Creative Cities International, a New York-based urban development company, recently released its Vitality Index rankings for the top U.S. cities. Seattle is strong at number 3, preceded by New York and Chicago and followed by San Francisco and Boston. The […][More]
Posted: July 28th, 2011 under Art Beat, News.
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Artist-in-residence sought for Seattle City Light conservation programs
We're seeking an artist-in-residence to highlight Seattle City Light's conservation projects, beginning this fall. The artist will study the utility's energy conservation programs and develop a series of innovative projects to bring awareness to conservation. Seattle City Light, the first carbon-neutral utility in the nation, released its 2010 annual report this week. The artist-in-residence will […][More]
Posted: July 27th, 2011 under Art Beat, Calls for Artists, Public Art.
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Seeking artists for public art project roster
We're seeking approximately 50 to 75 artists for a juried roster of professional artists eligible for consideration for future public art projects at city utility facilities, parks, in the street right-of-way and at other locations. The roster will include pre-qualified artists who can create free-standing or integrated, site-specific artwork for locations managed by Seattle City […][More]
Posted: July 27th, 2011 under Art Beat, Calls for Artists, Public Art.
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City flags lowered in memory of arts patron Bagley Wright
We want to share this post on the Mayor's blog today honoring arts patron Bagley Wright. Today is a day to remember Bagley Wright. Flags at City of Seattle facilities will fly at half-staff today to honor a man who left an indelible mark on our city and played a key role in Seattle's rise […][More]
Posted: July 26th, 2011 under News.
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Get ready to move this Thursday at City Hall!
Shake up your lunch hour this Thursday. Bring your dancin' shoes to the City Hall plaza and sway to the sounds of Sexteto Tradicuba. Pedro Vargas' newest project, the hot six-piece band plays Cuban son, guaracha and other traditional styles with modern twists. The performance, from noon to 1:30 p.m., is part of Seattle Presents, […][More]
Posted: July 26th, 2011 under Art Beat, Events, Seattle Presents.
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Today's Seattle Presents concert moved indoors
Because of the rain, today's Seattle Presents performance by Danny Barnes will be moved indoors to the City Hall lobby and conclude at 1 p.m.[More]
Posted: July 21st, 2011 under Art Beat, Events, News.
Arts patron Bagley Wright dies at 87
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Posted: July 20th, 2011 under Art Beat, News.
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Liven up your lunch hour with banjo virtuoso Danny Barnes this Thursday
You don't want to miss banjo virtuoso Danny Barnes performing a free lunchtime concert at City Hall, noon to 1:30 p.m. this Thursday! Barnes is a genre-bending banjo man, guitarist and singer who rocks with electronic loops. Rolling Stone declares, "Barnes is a clever lyricist with a punk-rock past who understands the raw simplicity of a […][More]
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World Mission University becomes the first Korean Theological school to receive full accreditation membership by the ATS.
On Aug. 8, 2013, World Mission University received accreditation by the ATS (The Association of Theological Schools) for the graduate program. As achieving full accreditation from ATS at this time, WMU became the first Korean Theological school to have a series of accreditation status by the accreditation organizations under the U.S. department of education (ATS, ABHE, and TRACS) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
ATS is the most authoritative organization to accredit institutions of the United States and Canada, and the ATS member schools are as follows: Harvard University Divinity School, Yale University Divinity School, Princeton Theological Seminary, Fuller Theological Seminary, Talbot School of Theology of Biola University, Azusa Pacific Graduate School of Theology, and Claremont School of Theology.


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Sen. Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) will hold his first coffee talk with constituents on May 18 from 8-10 a.m. at Jimmy's Grill, located at 18541 S. Main Street in Bridgeville.
Pettyjohn said he plans to hold a coffee talk every third Saturday of the month at various locations throughout Bridgeville, Georgetown, and Long Neck. The senator said he's holding these talks to give anyone who shows up a legislative update of what's going on in the General Assembly, and to get feedback from constituents.
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The Cold War ended more than 20 years ago, but Americans still don't know the full story. Recently declassified documents reveal just how extensive Stalinist infiltration into our government really was. Phyllis spoke with noted historian and author M. Stanton Evans on the March 2nd edition of Eagle Forum Live about how Stalin's henchmen stayed on our federal payroll.
Most accounts of Communist agents and sympathizers active in America during WWII and the Cold War focus on spying and espionage, but Evans highlighted an even bigger problem-hundreds of Communists in FDR's administration proved immensely effective in manipulating U.S. policy to favor Moscow.
The most famous Soviet agent of the era is probably Alger Hiss, later convicted of perjury. He was one of the few State Department officials present when Stalin, Churchill and a gravely ill FDR met at Yalta in 1945 to decide the fate of millions affected by WWII. Contrary to accounts that portray Hiss as no more than a clerk, the diaries of FDR's secretary of state Edward Stettinius Jr. reveal that Alger Hiss had extensive access to diplomatic data, and was the de facto U.S. representative on many important points of negotiation at Yalta. According to Evans, Hiss' influence at Yalta "sealed the doom of Poland, Yugoslavia, and China" because Stalin was granted control over those territories.
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When you're one of the hottest new rappers coming out of the West, you get the chance to work with a lot of other hot artists and that's exactly what Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar is doing.
In an interview with Goodfellamedia, K-Dot revealed a few collabs he's been working on with the likes of Jay Electronica, Joe Budden and Curren$y, and also touched a few artists he'd love to work with like Sade and Andre 3000.
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A poll on 760 AM talk radio, based in San Diego, asks its listeners the following:
During a time of war, should we register as many practicing Muslims as we can find in a national database?
No - it's an invasion of privacy.
Yes - gun owners have to, why not Muslims?
The poll results currently are 75% in favor of forcing Muslims to register, 25% against. Featuring loathsome personalities such as Michael Savage, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck, 760 AM is undoubtedly a standard right-wing propaganda machine. Thus, the results of this poll are admittedly skewed, and not representative of the general American population (and who knows how many people even responded to this).
Even so, it appears there is at least a non-negligible group of Americans out there who are basically Nazis, plain and simple. I remember the days when liberal protesters compared George Bush to Hitler, or certain Republicans to Nazis, and I recall thinking at that time those tactics were a bit extreme.
Apparently I was mistaken.
Such comparisons may be misguided for some Republicans or conservatives, but it has shown to be a largely accurate portrayal of at least these conservatives who listen to 760AM radio in San Diego.
It is no longer extreme, if referring to this particular group of people. Forced registration is exactly what the Nazis did to the Jewish population of Germany. The Nazis did not kill 6 million Jewish people overnight and go from being perfectly amicable one day to burning them in ovens the next. It started with small steps. It was certain restrictions or regulations, then it was mandatory yellow stars, then it was curfews; it was the culmination of many smaller civil liberty infringements that eventually led to mass murder in concentration camps.
There is no logical distinction between these two situations. Any claim that Muslims are more dangerous than Jews is an entirely subjective and arbitrary distinction. Certainly, the Germans, as misinformed and inaccurate as they were, thought Jewish people were dangerous and harmful to society. Otherwise they wouldn't have focused so much effort on completely rooting them out of society.
As such, any claim that Muslims are more dangerous, more harmful, or somehow worse than Jews in Nazi Germany, is entirely subjective, and still offers no logical distinction between forcing Muslims to register during wartime versus forcing Jews to wear a yellow star. The distinction might as well be that such a measure would differ from Nazi Germany because the word "Muslim" begins with an "M" and "Jew" begins with a "J."
The poll of course is worded in incredibly biased terms. "During a time of war" is juxtaposed with impliedly petty concerns of "privacy." People forget that it is during times of war that civil liberties prove most important. A government that abuses civil liberties during wartime demonstrates just how tyrannical and ugly it is capable of being. Further, and more importantly, the qualification of "during a time of war" is essentially meaningless because this country is always at war.
I am 25 years old and in my lifetime, there have been 2 wars voted on by Congress, and about 12 other military actions by the United States involving bombing, killing and other things you don't learn in school (see here). The War on Terror has been going on for over 1/3 of my lifetime. So the distinction again, is meaningless. "During a time of war" has no import; this nation is constantly at war, so the implication of this poll is that Muslims should almost always be subject to some kind of compulsory registration on a national database.
The words "as many practicing Muslims as we can find" also are incredibly disturbing, as they evokeimages of stalking, wiretapping, following or even accosting American Muslims while they go about their private business, to see if and when they "practice" Islam. That so many of 760AM's listeners think this is a great idea is deeply troubling.
The great irony of all this is that I'm willing to bet many of these conservatives are the same types that rail against Obama, his socialism, and other types of collectivist ideology. What they fail to realize is that forcing random Muslims to register on a national database is the ultimate form of collectivism.
It is centrally-controlled, centrally-planned management (be it discrimination, subjugation, robbery, deprivation or oppression) of a group of people under the claim that it is for the "good of the whole," the safety of all and the betterment of society. The idea that because some Muslims commit violence, all Muslims should be subject to discrimination, deprivation of liberty and humiliation operates on the exact same logic underlying socialism and communism. What these conservatives are really about is not any anti-collectivist or pro-freedom agenda. What they are about is freedom to do the things they want, and socialism for the particular issues they deem appropriate.
This nation is already a police state. The number of bans on victimless crimes is insane. In most states in this country, a person can be arrested for doing absolutely nothing. The United States incarcerates more of its own people than any other country in the world. Why add one more offense against liberty to the list? Enough is enough.
In the words of the great Ron Burgundy, go f*ck yourself, San Diego!


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10 Funky Smells and How to Get Rid of Them
From Dan Harding on February 19, 2009 in Tools and Tips
For all the beautiful odors in the world—fresh flowers, spring rains, home cooking—there have to be some bad ones as well. Being the olfactory obsessives that we naturally are, we tend to focus on the funky smells until they are gone. We tear up couch cushions, peel back carpet, fumble through closets, anything to get at the pesky odor that threatens to ruin Pork Chop Night forever.
Unfortunately, in many cases you end up with a ransacked house, a found but still potent smell, and a cold dinner. Many funky smells are not so easy to get rid of; prevention is always the best remedy ... not that such advice does any good after the fact. So with high spirits, fresh flowers, a clean house, and Pork Chop Night in mind, here are 10 funky smells and how to get rid of them:
This one is easy; don't smoke in the house. If you do, or did, then you'll have your work cut out for you. Most smokers grow accustomed to the smell; it is friends and family that tend to register complaints. Getting rid of cigarette odor can be likened to spring cleaning; everything from the walls to your clothing must be cleaned, thoroughly.
Litter Box.
Cat owners everywhere (myself included) are more than aware of the noxious, ammonia smell. The key to mitigating a smelly litter box is a quality maintenance regimen. Use scoopable litter and scoop every day. Keep about 3 inches of litter in the box at all times and completely change the litter (including washing the box/scoop) once a week.
Composting is one of the most advantageous habits to obtain; advantageous to the environment, the landfill (keeps it smaller), your garden, and subsequently your dinner table. Nevertheless, those rotting vegetables in the tub under the sink or even out in the yard can work up some serious funkiness. For under the sink, simply walk the tub outside every day, and consider buying a bin specifically designed for composting. Outside, be sure to turn the pile regularly and watch the amount of greens in the mix (green veggies, grass clippings, etc.). These will cause an ammonia smell that no one likes. Mix straw and/or newspaper in every few inches.
The pungent odor of mold or mildew may be the most common of funky home smells. It can be in or on the walls, in the shower, the closet, under the sink; anywhere that moisture is trapped and bacteria can feed. The key here is strong ventilation. For mold cleanup, use a bleach solution on shower or bathroom walls, especially tile. There are also mold-killing cleaners available at just about any store that would carry such a thing. If you see signs of mold behind the walls (water damage, etc) then call a professional ASAP to check it out. Mold can do serious damage to your walls and your health if left unchecked.
Cat Urine.
In my case, some cat urinated in my car. I could never locate the source, I cleaned frantically. Still when the weather is right I can smell it. Don't let this happen to you. Cat pee is world renowned as an evil odor. The best way to clean it up is immediately, especially if it is on carpet, before it gets a chance to soak in. There are some commercial options here, such as various stain and odor removers, but these are rather touch and go. Many people do agree that bleach, perfume, and ammonia based products do NOT work well. One home remedy is to use vinegar and baking soda: soak up as much urine as possible—soak area with 3:1 water/vinegar mixture and a dash of soap—soak up excess liquid and repeat—sprinkle baking soda on area and vacuum up after 24 hours.
Skunk Odor.
Rare but deadly, skunk odor is nothing to shake your tail at. Getting rid of it will be tough, but the faster you act the easier your job will be. First of all, wash all clothes, people, and animals that have been sprayed immediately—be liberal with the soap and shampoo. But skunk oils don't always subside that easy. According to getridofthings.com, white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide will counteract those natural oils. Similarly to cat urine, contrive a mixture of white vinegar, baking soda, and a small amount of dish soap and clean away.
Garbage Can.
Ever open the under-sink kitchen cabinet and pass out? It could have something to do with a neglected, overfilled trash can. Even if you empty your trash, you still might notice a smell. Usually this is due to liquid and small pieces of waste that are left at the bottom of the can from torn trash bags. First of all, check the bottom of the can each time you empty it. To prevent the smell you can dust the bottom of the can with baking soda when it is clean.
Sour Milk.
You may not want to cry over spilled milk, but don't let it stay there either. Like cat urine, milk will soak deep into carpet and get very smelly, very fast. And, as you might have figured, you can clean it up much the same way you clean up pet urine, with vinegar, water, soap, and baking soda.
Sewer Gas.
Sewer gas odor is both strong and unhealthy. It usually results from a crack in a pipe, a clogged vent pipe, or a plumbing fixture with a dry trap. A qualified plumber should be able to locate and repair the problem without much issue.
This Old House.
The smell of an old and empty house is a familiar one. Most of us have been in one at least a time or two. If not, just think of a hotel room. While any of the above odors can contribute to the overall musty aroma coming out of great grandma's house, poor or poorly-maintained ventilation is often the culprit. It is important to check and clean your vents and vent ducts fairly regularly, as well as changing the filter on your HVAC unit. Fresh air: it's Mother Nature's cleanser.


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Hi everyone!
How are you all getting along with your quilts? I hope you're beavering away and getting closer to this stage. I've left you alone for a couple of weeks to get ahead. My Hexy MF is still at the vines stage, but I'm hoping to get a good spurt on that over the next week or so and be done by Christmas. English paperpiecing really is a labour of love, but the beauty of any EPP project is you can pick it up and put it down and work on a little at a time when you have some spare time.
This post is the last in the series of the Hexy MF quiltalong, but you can pick up all of the previous posts by clicking here
My good friend Ruth has an alternative way to do the stems, as shown in the photo below.
She calls it the cheat's way and it's really very simple, involving less hand stitching.
1. Cut bias strips 1½in wide. (Stem will finish approx ½in wide)
2. Fold your strip in half lengthways and lightly press.
3. Pin the strip along the stem path easing the curves, bear in mind that the stem will finally lay to the left of the machined line.
4. Machine (or hand) stitch into place using a ¼in seam allowance, see diagram.
5. Ease the folded edge over to cover the raw edges and slip stitch into place by hand.
6. If you want a finished end then leave the last ¼in unstiched and turn under to finish neatly, the other end should be covered by a flower!
Thanks Ruth – you're a superstar!
Once you have your stems in place, you can applique the additional flowers according to where you want them, just dot them around the stems, making sure they look nice and evenly distributed. Add in the occasional single bud (1 single hexagon) and applique on just as you did with the main body of the patchwork top. Use the diagram above as a guide.
The final step are the leaves. If you have a template set draw around the leaf template onto the dull side of freezer paper. I used 16 leaves, you could use more, or less. It's your quilt, remember! Freezer paper can be easily found in craft stores and often the grocery store too – but if you can't find it, don't worry, you could use a light card stock instead, or a thick paper. Not a printer or copier paper, but something that has more weight.
If you don't have a template set, draw a simple leaf/petal shape onto thick card stock or template plastic that is approximately 2.5″ in length and 1.5″ at it's widest point. Cut that out and use it as your template
Place your freezer paper leaf shiny side onto the reverse of your leaf fabric. Press to fix into place (if you are using card stock, pin into place with a single pin in the centre of the leaf)
Cut your fabric a little larger than the template – 1/4″ all the way round is perfect. It doesn't have to be exact, but don't be too generous with your seam allowance.
Use a paintbrush to 'paint' starch onto the seam allowance, not too much, you don't need to soak the fabric, just a light covering. I spray my starch into the lid of the can and use that as a little dish.
Using a hot, dry iron press the seam allowance in towards the paper template. Be careful not to fold up the edges of the paper. Watch your fingers too!!!
The points of the leaf will poke outwards, you are going to tuck those in as you applique.
Wait for the leaf to cool down and pop out the paper template.
Pin onto your top and off you go! You can either machine stitch this on using a blanket stitch, or continue with your hand sewing, and stitch them on.
And that is it – you're finished!
Thank you, a huge thank you to everyone that has joined me in this quilt along, I have loved seeing the quilts come together and the variations in fabrics. I hope you have enjoyed yourselves and that you carry on until the very end.
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Attention! There's something BIG coming up!
I want to announce that I'm going to do a complete makeover of my page and web-appearance including a change of my nickname "Cannedcolors".
I found that I'm not that happy with the name because it has no connction to me or my personality (as I'm a just a nerdy gamer having fun at taking pictures).
Also I'm starting a little "Collaboration" with a very good friend of mine (also photographer and graphical genius).
All this might be happen before the Connichi Convention taking place in Kassel, Germany from 13th to 15th September.
So please stay tuned until the awesomeness will happen!!
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My wonderful brother Maarten, who animated the cover of my upcoming Dutch book for me earlier, has made this all-too-cute animation of the cover of 'Philosophy: a Discovery in Comics'!
Thank you, Maarten!
Anyone who wants their own covers animated, or who wants to hire him for a cool animation project, or who just wants to see more of his wonderful work, please visit his site maartenisaakdeheer.com.


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The Olympics Opening Ceremony had 97 country delegations walking the traditional parade of athletes on Friday night, including 230 athletes that make up Team USA. While the men and women who are representing America were in Sochi at the Winter Games, it was President Obama who offered up best wishes to the athletes and words of encouragement. According to the Miami Herald a brief video of President Obama was released on Friday sharing that the fans back home "couldn't be prouder."
The skiers, figure skaters, snowboarders, bobsledders and other members of Team USA have definitely become an inspiration for America. Sharing their desires and dreams to become an Olympic athlete, the nation is closely watching Team USA to see if they win gold at any of the events.
In 2014, the delegation of American athletes sent to Sochi is the biggest ever. With competitors looking to medal in almost every sport, the pressure to be the best has many stretching for the gold. Offering personal stories and revealing how hard they worked to get to the Olympics, viewers in America can hardly wait to see what is accomplished. Whether the athletes medal or not, they are all still winners to the fans back home.
Take a look at Team USA walking in the Olympics Opening Ceremony. Smiling, taking pictures and enjoying the moment, the athletes have become stars in Sochi!


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Sometimes on-set romances blossom into the real thing. That's clearly the case with Miley Cyrus and "Hunger Games" star Liam Hemsworth , who announced on Wednesday (June 6) that they are engaged.
"I'm so happy to be engaged and look forward to a life of happiness with Liam," Cyrus, 19, told People magazine. The couple have been dating for three years since meeting on the set of "The Last Song" in 2009. Australian actor Hemsworth, 22, Cyrus' co-star in that film, proposed to the pop country star on May 31 with a 3.5-carat diamond ring. Earlier this year the couple denied that they were planning a wedding after Cyrus was spotted with what some thought was an engagement ring.
Cyrus began dating Hemsworth shortly after ending a nine-month relationship with model Justin Gaston. It was been an up-and-down ride ever since, with a break-up in August 2010, a reconciliation and then another split later that year and a second reunion in April 2011.
In an interview with Details magazine earlier this year, Hemsworth said he tried to be professional on the set of "Last Song," but could not help falling in love with his co-star. "What happened happened, and we've been together ever since," he said. "She makes me really happy. When you start, you want to be professional, but when you're filming those scenes with someone and pretending to love them, you're not human if you don't feel something."
life is beautiful
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) June 6, 2012
Early Wednesday morning Cyrus tweeted the phrase, "life is beautiful," but has not made any further comments on the engagement.
The couple will be busy in the lead up to their not-yet-scheduled nuptials, with Cyrus working on her fourth studio album and Hemsworth filming the movie "Empire State" in New Orleans. After that, he's off to co-star in the thriller "Paranoia" with Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman and then work will begin on the second "Hunger Games" installment.


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Neil Allen
Neil Patrick Allen was born on January 24, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City and was drafted in 1976 by the New York Mets straight out of high school. Allen, however, did not make his first Major League appearance until 1979. Allen pitched for the Mets from 1979 to 1983. He was then traded to the St. Louis Cardinals where he played for the next two years. In 1985 Allen spent a year with the New York Yankees and was then traded to the Chicago White Sox for the 1986-1987 season. Allen eventually returned to the New York Yankees, but ended his career with the Cleveland Indians in 1989.
After retirement Allen began work as a pitching coach. Allen has worked as a pitching coach for a Triple A team of the Tampa Bay Rays, known as the Durham Bulls, since 2007.
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Check Earns Opus Student-Athlete of the Week Honors
July 11, 2011
MILWAUKEE - Marquette men's soccer goalkeeper David Check is the GoMarquette.com Opus Student-Athlete of the Week for July 11 after helping Milwaukee Bavarian SC claim its first National Premier Soccer League Midwest Division Championship.
The junior posted a clean sheet in a 5-0 win for Bavarian over Eau Claire Aris FC on Saturday, July 9. With the victory, Check helped Bavarian clinch its first NPSL Midwest Division Championship and earn a berth in the NPSL finals later this month.
The Marquette men's soccer team begins the 2011 season on Saturday, Aug. 27 at the University of Illinois-Chicago at 7 p.m. The Golden Eagles will play their first regular season home contest at 2:05 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Valley Fields against Wright State.
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Thanking the Wedding Team
The bride and groom should show their appreciation of the wedding team's hard work. It is usual for the couple to buy them each of them a present.
Traditionally, the groom buys something for the best man, bridesmaids, ushers and mothers.
Nowadays, however, many couple choose the gifts together and either to split the cost or build it into the wedding budget.
The Parents
- The mothers traditionally receive a bouquet of flowers from the groom towards the end of his speech. However, many grooms wish to give a different gift or choose a quieter, less public time.
- The groom may also like to thank his new father-in-law for any financial contributions. A bottle of top quality whisky, such as a single malt, is a popular option.
- Sometimes, the bride and groom will also take their parents out for dinner after the honeymoon.
The Best Man and Ushers
- The groom should give the best man a memorable present he can keep; cufflinks or hip flasks are traditional choices.
- The ushers' presents need not be as generous as the best man's; a bottle of good-quality whisky or something similar is usual.
- The best man and usher's presents are usually given out on the morning of the wedding.
- If budget is tight, you could take the ushers out for a meal instead of giving them all presents.
The Bridesmaids
- The chief bridesmaid should receive something of greater value than the other bridesmaids; jewellery is a popular option.
- The presents for the bridal party are usually given out during the groom's speech.
- If, however, the present is a necklace or earrings that can be worn on the day, then they can be given on the morning of the wedding.
Baby Bridesmaids and Pages
- Their presents are usually given out during the groom's speech; it is a nice gesture to give them something they can keep for the future.
Other Presents
- Anyone who has significantly helped out or done the bride and groom a favour should also receive a present.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The University of Idaho track and field record book – especially the throws section – was under fire on Saturday at the Mondo Mid-Major Challenge, hosted by Sacramento State.
In all, Vandal athletes made seven entries into the all-time outdoor top-10 lists, five of which did so in throwing events as the team won five more individual crowns and set 14 career bests on the second day of the meet.
"We were still battling illness just a little bit," Idaho director of track and field/cross country Wayne Phipps said. "We had a few people here who either weren't able to run or weren't able to get through it as well as they had hoped, but there were still plenty of very good things this weekend."
For the second weekend in a row, senior Mike Marshall netted a major improvement in the men's javelin, and on Saturday it was a 10-foot best of 217-9 (66.38m) that won the event, boosted him to No. 4 all-time at Idaho, helped him take over the Western Athletic Conference lead and moved him into 20th in the West Region and 39th in the NCAA in the event.
Sophomore teammate Ugis Svazs also tossed a career best of 215-3 (65.61m) to finish second in the event and move into second in the WAC. That throw bumps him to sixth all-time at Idaho, 46th in the NCAA and 26th in the West Region in the event.
"I really believe that having both of those guys push each other is going to help the intensity of each of them," Idaho head track and field coach Julie Taylor said of Marshall and Svazs.
Sticking with the javelin throw, junior Ellen Rouse moved up to sixth all-time at Idaho in the women's event with a second-place toss of 145-8 (44.40m), which is a five-foot career best and ranks second in the WAC by just two centimeters. The toss ranks 33rd in the West Region and is No. 61 in the NCAA this season.
"We changed a few things with her approach, and I think we've started to connect with something that's better for her," Taylor said. "It's getting comfortable enough that I think she can start adding a little more speed, so there are good things ahead for her still."
Freshman Johanna Hocketstaller took over the No.10 spot all-time at Idaho in the women's javelin with a fourth-place throw of 135-7 (41.33m), a three-foot personal best. It was one of two top-10 entries on the day for Hocketstaller, who also went 45-11.25 (14.00m) for fifth place in the shot put and the No. 10 all-time position in that event.
In just her first year at Idaho, the thrower/multi-athlete from Eiselfing, Germany, already holds all-time top-10 career marks in the shot put, discus and javelin throws, and is the only woman in Idaho history to achieve the feat.
"Johanna is just an amazing athlete," Taylor said. "She's not able to just focus every day on one event, like the other throwers are doing. To have an accomplishment like that is a sign of her athleticism and her competitive drive."
A pair of women's distance runners added Idaho's final two record book entries of the day, starting with junior Anna Kalbrener, who ran a two-second career best of 4:30.19 in the 1500m to finish second and climb from 10th to seventh all-time in the event.
Sophomore Holly Stanton went sub-11 minutes for the first time in her career last weekend in the 3000m steeplechase, and she trimmed off two more seconds on Saturday with a winning time of 10:56.08 to improve upon her eighth all-time standing at Idaho.
Phipps said he thinks both Kalbrener and Stanton are going to be in the mix for NCAA qualification this year and that both have the potential to make even more jumps up the WAC and regional rankings.
In addition to Stanton's victory, the Vandals got a win in the men's hammer throw from sophomore Kyle Rothwell, who blasted a six-foot career-best toss of 192-5 to take over the WAC lead in the event. The throw ranks 57th in the NCAA and 29th in the West Region so far this year.
On the track, Idaho got a win from senior Andrew Blaser, who ran a season-best 14.38 in the men's 110m hurdles with a 3.2 m/s tailwind. Senior Stephane Colle ran a career-best 3:50.28 to win the men's 1500m and move into second in the WAC so far this year.
Junior Liga Velvere rolled out a season-best 1:00.35 and took second in the women's 400m hurdles, while sophomore Cait Rowland also tallied a season-best time of 1:04.58 in the same event to finish 11th. Rowland hit a career best of 15.14 in the 100m earlier in the day.
Also hitting career bests on the men's side were junior Kyle Tylor, who ran a 1:56.28 for fifth place in the 800m, and junior Joseph Charles, who finished sixth in the shot put at 51-6.25 (15.70m).
Next week will be a busy one for Vandal track and field. The team will send a group to California to compete in the Mt. SAC Relays Thursday through Sunday and the Beach Invitational on Saturday, while another portion of the team will stay local and compete in the Cougar Invitational at Pullman, Wash., on Saturday.
"Mt. SAC is always a weekend that we've had a lot of success in the past," Phipps said. "If we can get everyone healthy, I think it won't be any different this time. The level of competition is always very high and the weather conditions always seem to be perfect."
Taylor added that the week also gives the team good preparation for the WAC Outdoor Championships, because most athletes will compete in multiple events throughout the weekend.
"We have an opportunity to get a number of competitions in, so that's always a good thing," Taylor said. "It's an opportunity to double up some distance races or get a few throws in and see what it's like, as far as getting conditioned for a conference championship meet."


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Za'atar Spiced Monkfish, Sourdough, Dried Fruits
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This earthy translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics is brewed with loaves of hearth-baked bread, flavored with doum fruit and fermented with a native Egyptian yeast strain.
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Based on the chemical analysis of 3,000-year-old pottery fragments found in Honduras, Theobroma is brewed with artisanal Askinosie cocoa, honey, chilies and annatto.
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Inspired by the oldest-known fermented beverage, Chateau Jiahu is made with hawthorn fruit, sake rice, barley and honey.
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Family and friends will munch this fun mix of crackers, nuts and ranch dressing by the handfuls! "Everyone is sure to find something they like," writes field editor Sharon Nichols of Brookings, South Dakota. "If not, substitute other snack packages to vary the flavors."
- 12 cups original flavor Bugles
- 6 cups miniature pretzels
- 1 package (11 ounces) miniature butter-flavored crackers
- 1 package (10 ounces) Wheat Thins
- 1 package (9-1/4 ounces) Cheese Nips
- 1 package (7-1/2 ounces) nacho cheese Bugles
- 1 package (6 ounces) miniature Parmesan fish-shaped crackers
- 1 cup mixed nuts or peanuts
- 1 bottle (10 or 12 ounces) butter-flavored popcorn oil
- 2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
- In a very large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, combine oil and salad dressing mix. Pour over cracker mixture; toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer to four ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely, stirring several times. Yield: about 8 quarts.
Originally published as Cracker Snack Mix in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p61
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Reviewed Jun. 8, 2013
"This is another recipe which I'd prepared-I admit it WAS quite some time back and when the recipe was featured in Taste of Home! I scaled back on the measurementsof the ingredients used: 3 cups Bugles,2 to 3 cups mini pretzels, 1 package (7-1/2-oz.) Fritos, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 packet of Italian or Ranch dressing mix & 1 cup of mixed nuts or peanuts. This too,was shared during our Sunday coffee break! Thank you, Sharon, Nichols, for sharing this recipe!"
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"This cracker snack mix is so good and addicting you can not stop munching on it. Very tasty and very good. This would be very good for a News Year party I will keep this recipe in my recipe box and make it again."
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"On top of being fantastic, it's easy to substitute other ingredients. I like to use the thin triangular shaped triscuits, for instance."
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More than 900 people are arrested for passing off rat and small mammal meat as mutton in the latest food scandal in China.
10:43, UK, Friday 03 May 2013
A crime ring that sold rat and other small mammal meat as mutton for more than $1m (£644,000) has been broken up, Chinese authorities have revealed.
More than 900 people have been arrested since January for selling and producing fake or tainted meat products, the Ministry of Public Security said in a statement.
During the crackdown, police discovered one suspect - known only by the surname Wei - who had used additives to spice up and sell rat, fox and mink meat at markets in Shanghai and Jiangsu provinces.
The ministry said that despite persistent efforts by police, "food safety crimes are still prominent".
More than 20,000 tons of fake or inferior meat products were confiscated after illegal food plants were broken up during the nationwide operation.
Xinhua news agency said some suspects also injected the meat with water to increase its weight.
Food safety and environmental pollution are chronic problems in China and public anxiety over cases of fake or toxic food often spreads quickly.
In April, many consumers were put off poultry after an outbreak of the H7N9 bird flu virus spread in China.
Sales dropped by 80% in eastern China - where the bird flu has been most prevalent.
In March, more than 16,000 rotting pigs were found floating in one of Shanghai's main rivers, the Huangpu.
And the Chinese government revealed in March that six children had died and nearly 300,000 had been poisoned by tainted milk products since 2008 as demand for Western milk brands soared over health concerns.
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I've searched the website, but don't see much about this: Does anyone have helpful suggestions for how to deal with a preschooler's tantrums in the CAR? My son has begun SCREAMING when he gets upset over the usual 2.5-year-old stuff (power struggles with Mommy, mainly), and while at home I might give him a time out or distract him with something, I can't think of anything to improve the situation in the car. Short of just letting him WIN the power struggle, do you have any ideas? (Usually his sister is with us, so if we're going to an activity that's fun for both of them, saying ''okay, we'll just skip it and go home'' doesn't seem like a fair option.) THANKS! Anonymous
The main component here is to ignore him completely, unless he's kicking you in the back. You don't want him to see that you're annoyed OR angry, because then he got something from screaming. anon
Maybe you could just take your other child and yourself out of the car, stand next to it, and give everyone a minute to calm down. I have had to do this up to 3 times in a trip, but I don't usually have to go this far for several weeks afterward. When she sees that I don't want to be around her behavior, she begins to get some more self-control. Good luck anon
Of course, explain the new rule and follow through on the punishment--but I bet you will get good results. Alison
We have two daughters. 3 years old and 10 months old. My daughter (3) is loosing control on car rides. She screams at the top of her lungs and throws things (usually starting with her shoes) straight at her sister when she is trying to fall asleep or is asleep. She laughs hysterically when I ask her to stop. I have tried every way that I can think of to get her to stop. I have tried things from every school of thought - - anger, disappointment, threats, bribery, reason, punishment, ignoring -- everything shy of physical abuse. (You may have seen me stopped along side the road holding one or both of them, or just sitting on top of my car trying to gain composure).
I know she is trying to get control (and succeeding), but I'm really not sure what she is really gaining here, so it is difficult for me to figure out a remedy. She has been doing this since her sister was very small, and the last couple of weeks has turned it up a bit by adding in threats (that seem way advanced and disturbing ''I want to cook her and eat her'' and ''I want to hit her head on the hard wood) and spitting.
She obviously does not do this all the time. She does it generally when we are all tired from a long day, we are on our way home, and she does not want to give into her own need to sleep.
I feel terrible for my baby who is trying to sleep, and her father and I are just frusterated and angry (she did it today with both of us in the car). Has anybody out there had a similar experience? I know this manefestation of the resentment towards her sister is a phase and only temperary (this is my mantra), but does anyone have any advice to get me home from the grocery store in the meantime?
This is an insecure age and kids need lots of support, a patient parent, and as little direct confrontation from mommy as possible (because at this age, direct confrontation will just lead to a full-blown tantrum). I have run to this book many times when I felt like I couldn't understand or handle the tantrums anymore and needed reminding of what a difficult stage this is. There is also a book titled 'Siblings Without Rivalry' which got high reviews on Amazon and is on my to-buy list. Hang in there. am
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IMITREX Nasal Spray (sumatriptan nasal spray) is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults.
IMITREX Nasal Spray (sumatriptan nasal spray) is not intended for the prophylactic therapy of migraine or for use in the management of hemiplegic or basilar migraine (see CONTRAINDICATIONS). Safety and effectiveness of IMITREX Nasal Spray (sumatriptan nasal spray) have not been established for cluster headache, which is present in an older, predominantly male population.
In controlled clinical trials, single doses of 5, 10, or 20 mg of IMITREX Nasal Spray administered into 1 nostril were effective for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. A greater proportion of patients had headache response following a 20-mg dose than following a 5- or 10-mg dose (see Clinical Trials). Individuals may vary in response to doses of IMITREX Nasal Spray. The choice of dose should therefore be made on an individual basis, weighing the possible benefit of the 20-mg dose with the potential for a greater risk of adverse events. A 10-mg dose may be achieved by the administration of a single 5-mg dose in each nostril. There is evidence that doses above 20 mg do not provide a greater effect than 20 mg.
If the headache returns, the dose may be repeated once after 2 hours, not to exceed a total daily dose of 40 mg. The safety of treating an average of more than 4 headaches in a 30-day period has not been established.
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Grizzly G0495X - 8" x 84" Jointer with Exclusive Digital Height Readout
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How do you electronically measure a table movement that goes up and down on a dovetail at an angle or floats with a parallelogram type adjustment? Well, the president of Grizzly figured it out, applied for a patent and installed it on the first-ever jointer with a digital height readout. No more guessing or bending over to see a hard-to-read scale. Exact table height adjustments are displayed right at the control panel in resolutions of 0.001" or 0.01mm. What's more, this parallelogram-type jointer has a spiral cutterhead for smooth surfacing on difficult grain and a full bed length of 82-1/2" for absolutely straight edges. Solid cast iron throughout and a center-mounted fence with rack-and-pinion lateral adjustment all combine to make this the Ultimate 8" Jointer!
- Motor: 3 HP, 220V, single-phase, TEFC, 3450 RPM
- Total table size: 8-1/8" x 82-1/2"
- Infeed table size: 8-1/8" x 42"
- Cutterhead: 4 row spiral with 36 indexable solid carbide inserts
- Cutterhead speed: 7000 RPM
- Cutterhead diameter: 3-1/16"
- Floor to table height: 31"
- Fence stops: 45°, 90° & 135°
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Sugar worse than pot? A new survey suggests that most Americans feel that way. Eating sugar, or too much of it, came in behind the wellbeing downsides of smoking a joint. So can a candy bar really be worse than marijuana?
According to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, a poll produced a surprising answer that shows many Americans are aware of the medical concerns over excess sugar in our diet, but not as concerned about the medical drawbacks of smoking up.
When Americans were asked their opinion on the most harmful of four substances, tobacco (49%) and alcohol (24%) came in first and second place, followed by sugar (15%) and marijuana. Only 8% said marijuana was the most harmful substance. – The Wall Street Journal
Health watchdogs have long been warning us about the effects of consuming too much sugar, which comes in many forms other than the white or brown refined powder in a bag. Corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, dextrose, fructose, galactose, etc. All sorts of sugar and sugar products are being consumed every day, with almost every meal we eat.
High fructose corn syrup in soda and processed foods are especially nasty. Sugars in its different forms can lead to high blood pressure, obesity, heart problems, kidney stress, and low-level inflammation that is at the core of most chronic diseases.
Marijuana has its own set of harmful effects as well however. According to drugabuse.gov, marijuana "affects brain development, and when it is used heavily by young people, its effects on thinking and memory may last a long time or even be permanent." The site also links marijuana use to serious cardiopulmonary and mental health issues, such as "depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts among adolescents, and personality disturbances."
And of course, another effect of marijuana is the craving for munchies, many of which are high in sugar.
The Inquisitr says weed gets a bad rap because "most young people will only see the benefits of marijuana when it comes to partaking in the plant."
The technical term for marijuana is cannabis, and it can be used for fuel, paper, food, rope, maps, clothes, nets, lace, soap, sails, shoes, plastics, explosives, caulking, fiberboard, paint, sealant, methanol, gasoline, bricks, charcoal, auto bodies, packing mass, lubricants, oil for lighting, oil for fuel, oil for lights, animal food, furniture, mats, varnish, lotions, ointments, lacquer, salad dressings, and many other commercial uses, which total to about 50,000. – The Inquisitr
The Wall Street Journal comments that "young adults in the poll said they are following the news about states legalizing marijuana more than news about Obamacare, the Ukraine or same-sex marriage."
The poll was based on telephone interviews with 1,000 American adults over five days in early March. Certainly not a large sample size of the populace, but the answer is interesting. A poll of the medical community with this same question might carry more weight, but for now, it seems Americans are more concerned with a Milky Way than they are a Mary Jane.
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There are a few ways to look at the Obamacare decision: From a nuanced, academic, legalistic perspective maybe–maybe–it has merit. From the perspective of freedom that, say, this nation was founded on, it sounds more like a violation of our inheritance.
Read this passionate dissent from Justices Scalia, Thomas, Alito, and, yes, even Anthony Kennedy:
"The Constitution, though it dates from the founding of the Republic, has powerful meaning and vital relevance to our own times. The constitutional protections that this case involves are protections of structure. Structural protections—notably, the restraints imposed by federalism and separation of powers—are less romantic and have less obvious a connection to personal freedom than the provisions of the Bill of Rights or the Civil War Amendments. Hence they tend to be undervalued or even forgotten by our citizens. It should be the responsibility of the Court to teach otherwise, to remind our people that the Framers considered structural protections of freedom the most important ones, for which reason they alone were embodied in the original Constitution and not left to later amendment. The fragmentation of power produced by the structure of our Government is central to liberty, and when we destroy it, we place liberty at peril."


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Looking for prom dresses for cheap. If you're on a budget and looking for a cheap dress for prom or homecoming that is beautiful and sexy, check out these cheap formals and prom dresses under $100. There are many cheap prom dresses that look impressive, fabulous cheap ball dresses, cheap cocktail dresses for homecoming, and cheap formal dresses for your bridesmaids and mother of the bride dresses. No need to sacrifice fashion just because you are on a budget. Simply Dresses has a wide selection of cheap short dresses, long evening dresses and sexy dresses for prom in the latest styles and colors for under $100. Let Simply Dresses help you look great at your prom or special occasion without spending a fortune.