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Saturday's letters: Assault rifles
Published: Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 6:32 p.m.
To the editor: In the Blue Ridge View on May 11, the question asked was, Are laws on assault rifles strict enough? Fifty percent of the respondents said no.
Assault rifles (class III weapons capable of full automatic fire) are strictly controlled under federal law. In order for an ordinary citizen to possess one, a strict procedure must be followed. An application must be made to the ATF, including fingerprints, photograph, an approval from a local law officer, a $200 fee, etc. Check the following URL for official information: www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/national-firearms-act-firearms.html.
Acceptable weapons must have been made prior to May 19, 1986. This results in prices of such being very high, probably many thousands of dollars. As result of these legal restrictions, it would seem obvious that few citizens would acquire such weapons, and they would be relatively rare among the ordinary public.
A large part of the uninformed public confuses semi-automatic rifles, such as the AR-15 and civilian AK-47s, with assault rifles. They are not. The appearance of these rifles does not alter their function. They are functionally no different from semi-automatic rifles with nice wood furniture.
Ralph H. Carter
Welcome change
To the editor: Refreshing is the word that comes to my mind as I read Bruce Bensons column each Saturday on the Opinion page in our Times-News. His intelligent, entertaining commentaries on our lives on this planet always compel us to a higher sense of responsibility to each other.
His Lets celebrate humanity worldwide column last Saturday encouraged embracing all our sameness rather than our differences. I love the flag he designed and even more the meaning behind it.
Art and I were introduced to this flag on a visit with Bruce in Canada last summer. He was so kind to make our stay there very memorable. He is a blessing wherever he goes and so full of energy.
This change on the Opinion page for the Saturday edition of the Times-News is very welcome!
Beverly Hudson
Arrested protesters
To the editor: I read in the May 7 Times-News that dozens of nonviolent demonstrators are facing charges in the second week of protests against Republican policies at the N.C. General Assembly. The article stated that General Assembly Police Chief Jeff Weaver said all are likely to face misdemeanor charges similar to the 17 NAACP protesters arrested recently.
Yet the article did not tell us why these people face charges. Surely merely demonstrating is not a misdemeanor. What took place that caused the possibility of dozens of nonviolent demonstrators facing misdemeanor charges?
Please reprint the article and include the reason for the arrests. The way the article read as printed in the paper, one would draw the conclusion that this state permits arrests for merely protesting. As far as I know, that is not a cause for arrest.
Remember the Occupy protesters? The Occupy protesters in New York City and other large cities were arrested if they broke a law.
Lou Ellen Lewis
Editors note: The Associated Press report omitted the information that protesters were blocking the doors to the state Senate and they refused police orders to disperse.
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Prime Time Business Showcase offers chance to network
Published: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 4:45 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 3:15 p.m.
The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will host the Prime Time Business Showcase Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall.
The showcase, presented by Morris Broadband, is open to the public at no charge. In addition to showcasing the new members recruited during the Chamber's August 2012 Membership Event, volunteers will be recognized for their outstanding service during the campaign.
The event is an opportunity to network, make new business connections, meet and greet new and existing Chamber members, and enjoy entertainment, food and beverages.
To RSVP, call 828-692-1413 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The 21st annual Laurie Hillbilly BBQ Cookoff will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3 at the Laurie Fairgrounds. The theme is "Pork in the Park."
Last year there were 55 teams competing from seven states with 14 kids in the Kids-Q.
The contest is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. The Kid's Q contest is open to two age groups: 5-10 and 11-15.
Cash prizes total $7,225.
An apron with 100 $1 dollar bills on it that will be raffled off. Tickets will be sold at the event for $1 each.
On Friday night there is a chicken wing dinner. A cook shack will be open to the public.
The awards ceremony is Saturday around 4 p.m.
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The 2013 Lipstick Jungle fashion show was held Friday, April 19 at the St. James VFW. Scores of St. James citizens attended the fashion gala.
The third annual fashion show is a major fundraising event for the St. James Area Foundation (SJAF). Lipstick Jungle is a non-profit fundraising division of the SJAF. Lipstick Jungle is operated by an Advisory Board and sub committees.
The evening began with a social hour at 6 pm. The fashion show started at 7 pm. Women walking down the fashion runway were Carlie Olson, Tammy Stevens, Morgan Rankin, Jennifer Langbehn Anderson, Tracy Hurley, Meggie Munsterman, Nonnie Hanson, Heather Spitzner, Hannah Christenson, Tanya Jones and Jessica Christenson.
After the first fashion show, Andy Swanson of the St. James Area Foundation spoke about the activities of the foundation.
The attendees were treated to a delicious selection of desserts created by the culinary talents of the St. James VFW Ladies Auxiliary and local Chefs Heather Wentzel and Kirsten Faldet.
A second fashion show was held after the intermission. There also was a local business runway.
Participating in business runway were Fairy Tale Endings, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-Leora Ask, Country Collage, Opera House, True Value Radio Shack and Verizon, Fleet and Farm, Mayo Clinic Health System, Pioneer Bank, Overson Lumber Company, St. James Fire Department and Superfair Foods.
VFW Post 1914 donated the space for the event.
Funds raised at the Lipstick Jungle will benefit the SJAF General Fund. Those dollars will
then be available through a grant process with the SJAF. Grant applications will be accepted two times a year (March 15th and September 15th).
Grants will be awarded to projects, individuals and organizations deemed to encourage cooperative efforts to enhance and sustain the quality of life in the Greater St. James
According to event coordinator Carlie Olson, Lipstick Jungle raised about $6,500 for the SJAF.
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- Precision Kerox Cartridges: The cartridge's job is to deliver smooth handle operation and water flow, throughout hundreds of thousands of uses, without ever leaking – all while under a punishing 60 pounds-per-square-inch of pressure. For these reasons, it is quite literally what "makes or breaks" the faucet. Kraus understands this, so they take no shortcuts here, importing their cartridges from the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision ceramic disc cartridges, Kerox in Hungary.
- Swiss-Made NeoPerl Aerators: Aerators are possibly the most under-appreciated component within faucets. Not only do they soften the stream (preventing splashing), but they also control the straightness, diameter, overall delivery of water. Fortunately, like their cartridges, Kraus recognizes this and chooses to takes no gambles here – they import their aerators from NeoPerl in Switzerland, the world's leading manufacturer for high-end and specialty aerators.
- Heavily Certified: Kraus has gone to great lengths to be able to provide you, the homeowner, the rest-easy satisfaction knowing that your faucet is certified and listed by all the major product testing boards in the US and Canada. This means that this faucet is deemed safe to use and that it meets all applicable building codes. Certifications and listings include: UPC, cUPC, IAPMO, ASME A112.18.1-2011/CSA B125.1-11, NSF/ANSI 61-2011.
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- Overall Height: 12-1/2" (measured from counter top to highest point of faucet)
- Spout Height: 8-4/5" (measured from counter top to faucet outlet)
- Spout Reach: 5-3/10" (measured from center of faucet base to center of faucet outlet)
- Number of Installation Holes Required: 1
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- KEF-15000: This model
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- KEF-15000-PU15: This model + metal pop-up drain assembly in brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze
- KEF-15001: Shorter (non-vessel) version of this faucet
- KEF-15001-PU11: Smaller (non-vessel) version of this model with metal pop-up drain assembly in chrome
- KEF-15001-PU16 Smaller (non-vessel) version of this model with metal pop-up drain assembly in brushed nickel
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This vessel faucet is available as a bathroom combo with a number of sink choices. Like their vessel faucets, Kraus vessel sinks have gained tremendous momentum within the kitchen and bath industry and are highly regarded for their quality, durability, and meaningful innovation. If you are considering a purchase of this faucet and also need a new vessel sink, we urge you to consider the bathroom combos; they truly are a deal. To the right of these product details you will find 5 bathroom combos that include this faucet. All bathroom combos that use this sink can be found by typing "KEF-15000" into the search bar at the top right of this page.
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5 Questions from the Community
The Kraus KEF-15000 is not included with the pop up drain. It is just the faucet. The KEF-15000-PU15 would have a pop up.
Does the matching pop-up drain come with this?
A. The Kraus KEF-15000 is not included with the pop up drain. It is just the faucet. The KEF-15000-PU15 would have a pop up.
The Kraus KEF-1500 is not offered with an escutcheon plate.
Is there a three hole cover plate available?
The Kraus KEF-1500 is not offered with an escutcheon plate.
The Kraus KEF-15000 could be used with an undermount sink although the spout height does measures 8.8"h so there could be a splash factor.
Can this faucet be used with an undermount bathroom sink?
The Kraus KEF-15000 could be used with an undermount sink although the spout height does measures 8.8"h so there could be a splash factor.
The compatible mounting ring and pop-up drain for the KEF-15000 is the PU-10-MR-1 pop up drain and mounting ring package.
What is the compatable pop up drain and mounting ring for this faucet?
The compatible mounting ring and pop-up drain for the KEF-15000 is the PU-10-MR-1 pop up drain and mounting ring package.
The Kraus KEF-15000 measures 12.7" in height. The spout height is 8.8" in height.
How tall is this faucet?
The Kraus KEF-15000 measures 12.7" in height. The spout height is 8.8" in height.
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Donors support Main Street enhancements
Published: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 5:04 p.m.
Randy Romeo, board chair of the Community Foundation of Henderson County, recently presented a check to the Hendersonville mayor and City Council members to support Main Street enhancements.
"Much of our community, from all points of our county, connects on Hendersonville's Main Street," Romeo said. "It is also a place where many people from outside of our area learn about our community for the first time. It was not surprising to us that Main Street, Hendersonville is one of six finalists in the People's Choice award for Great Main Streets in North Carolina."
The fountain and enhancements to Main Street offer an open environment for gathering, plus public access to art in the creation of a welcoming community symbol, Romeo said in a news release.
The Community Foundation opened a fund to assist with the Main Street enhancements, especially with regard to helping build a fountain on Main Street. This fund remains open for anyone to make a personal contribution.
To date, the Community Foundation's general community fund, matched with an award by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment, has contributed $10,000 toward this effort, making a current total of $20,000. The fund will remain open through the end of June for contributions.
The mission of the Community Foundation of Henderson County is "Helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter." The organizations' current areas of focus are guided by challenges and opportunities afforded by growth in the county; poverty and its effects on the county; access to health and human services; and public access to the arts.
To learn more, visit www.CFHCforever.org.
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Black & White - The Ravonettes
Category: Animation / Motion Graphics, Music,
Posted: Nov 1st 2011
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I love a good shadow animation and here's a great example. The song title is 'Black & white' performed by The Ravonettes and the film clip was designed and directed by Chris Do / Blind (which, incidentally, the completed from concept to completion in 3 weeks!).
It was part of a Gap Clothing project called 'Sound of Color' where 5 different bands were commissioned to write a song based on 5 different colors (red, yellow, blue, green, black & white - isn't that 6? I guess white isn't officially a color but we're not debating that here...) of which 5 different creatives produced the video clip.
Here's a link to the project's You Tube channel. Check out the other songs too...
Sadly I can't find anything directly on the interweb for the project itself as the web page seems to have expired. However, here's more about the project via a Creative Review article.


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'Moonshiners' stars to help West, Texas victims
Published: Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
COLUMBUS — Stars from the Discovery Channel reality show, "Moonshiners," will attend a benefit for the West, Texas fire department in Polk County Monday.
An April 17 fertilizer plant explosion in West killed 35-40 people, including several volunteer firefighters who had responded.
The Columbus Fire Department is hosting a benefit at 7:30 p.m. on April 22, featuring "Moonshiners" stars Tim Smith, Josh Owens along with his dog, "Cutie Pie," and Bootleg Bill. The station is located at 100 South Peak Street.
Donations of firefighting equipment, non-perishable items and money will be accepted in helping this community to begin recovering. All fire departments are encouraged to donate unneeded equipment to help re-establish West's fire department.
For more information, contact Detective Randall Hodge of the Polk County Sheriff's Office at (828) 894-3001.
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Tulip Extravaganza photo contest winner announced
Published: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
The 11th annual Tulip Extravaganza Photography Contest yielded beautiful depictions of the numerous tulip displays in downtown Hendersonville, said Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios, event sponsor.
With 47 entries to choose from, judges had their work cut out for them, she added.
"Because of the temporal nature of the tulips, we are looking for a way to preserve the beauty for marketing downtown while including the public in celebrating their ephemeral nature," Hughes said.
The overall winner was Shirley Walsh of Hendersonville, whose photograph of orange and yellow dutch tulips with a vibrant purple "red bud" tree and the historical McClintock clock as a back drop created a dramatic contrast with excellent composition, Hughes said.
The photo is called "Tulips and Time."
For more information about the contest, call Hughes at 828-697-6393.
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Kentucky junior left-handed pitcher/first baseman A.J. Reed has been named the College Player of the Year, it was announced by Baseball America on Wednesday morning.
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New hedge fund data from Citi Prime Finance shows that hedge funds were down slightly through January but still outperformed the index. January volatility from weakness in emerging markets and US economic data contributed to the drag on performance. Composite hedge fund performance, equal-weighted across funds, was down in January 2014 with performance ranging from -0.24% to +0.54%. Returns were lower than the previous month which experienced +0.56% to +1.1% over the same period.
In terms of specific strategies, top performing strategies in January 2014 include Dedicated Short at +2.01%, Distressed +1.20%, Fixed Income Arbitrage +0.62%, and Convertible Arbitrage at +0.57. The lowest performing strategies include Emerging Markets -2.66%, Global Macro -0.81%, and Equity Long/ Short at -0.63%.
According to eVestment|HFN, Hedge fund industry assets fell in January 2014 -$14.2 billion for the month after experiencing +22.6 billion in growth in December. January losses were attributed solely from performance which totaled -$14.5 billion. For the month, investors flows were net positive, however only accounted for +$0.3 billion of net new flows.
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Komfie Manalo, Opalesque Asia: Hedge funds have seen further outflows in Q2 2016 following net outflows of $5.0bn in the second half of 2015 and outflows of $14.3bn in Q1 2016, data provider Preqin said in its latest Hedge Fund Spotlight. The net o
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Near Term Trend: Positive to Neutral
Fridays Close: 1.11950 (- .89 pips)
UPDATE: Weeks ago we stated, Key resistance at the 1.12800 region should act to contain any further advancement by the Euro (due to slope of the line that resistance region is now 1.13250).
Subsequently the Euro hit resistance at our internal black line twice in the last seven trading sessions and then failed to settle above the line. As a result, Fridays sell-off was an indication the Bulls began liquidating.
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Yesterday I posted a link to the Canadian Silk website for a 75 cent coupon. The reason I did so was because I was confident that Silk was made from organic soy beans and was pretty much OK. In fact, I am sure at one point their carton claimed that 86% of the ingredients in Silk, including the soy beans, were organic. But then I got an email from Michael with this link. Turns out, Silk used to be made with organic soy beans until Dean Foods (the largest milk processor in the US) took it over. I rushed to the fridge and looked at a carton. Sure enough, it said that Silk was made from "natural soybeans" and made no other claims about organic ingredients. I had totally missed the switch. So now I am providing the link to the Canadian Silk site and the American Silk site so we can all write in and tell them they suck. Make Silk organic again!
UPDATE: Not all Silk is affected, only some types. My chocolate Silk says it is organic, my plain Silk is not. Note the very subtle differences in the packages above--from "organic" to "natural." Note as well (sorry for the hastily snapped pic) that the carton on the left says it is made from "natural whole soybeans" while the right says "whole organic soy beans," has an organic certification, and makes the 86% organic claim. Readers from the U.S. have told me that Silk makes an explicitly organic brand for $1 more than the others, but I have not seen it here. Why not make all Silk from organic domestic soybeans, like it once was? And can we in good conscience support Dean Foods?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Regarding Silk Soy Milk
Yesterday I posted a link to the Canadian Silk website for a 75 cent coupon. The reason I did so was because I was confident that Silk was made from organic soy beans and was pretty much OK. In fact, I am sure at one point their carton claimed that 86% of the ingredients in Silk, including the soy beans, were organic. But then I got an email from Michael with this link. Turns out, Silk used to be made with organic soy beans until Dean Foods (the largest milk processor in the US) took it over. I rushed to the fridge and looked at a carton. Sure enough, it said that Silk was made from "natural soybeans" and made no other claims about organic ingredients. I had totally missed the switch. So now I am providing the link to the Canadian Silk site and the American Silk site so we can all write in and tell them they suck. Make Silk organic again!
74 comments:
- nick said...
I've not used silk in quite a long time. I would recommend checking out Organic Valley's soymilk. It is wonderful and, of course, organic.
- July 9, 2009 at 11:59 AM
- THE FOOD THERAPIST! said...
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- July 9, 2009 at 12:13 PM
- Amey said...
yeah, it is such a drag. we loved Silk, and then after the switch, I stopped buying it. They also no longer use North American soy beans. So, they went from organic and N.American to international and gmo-non-organic. So disappointing. Then we switched to VitaSoy, who promptly went out of business. I'm still working off my Vitasoy stockpile... and then I'll have to start tastetesting again. sigh!
- July 9, 2009 at 12:16 PM
- fidlet said...
I know that Silk also produces an organic version of its Soy Milk (which is a bit pricier), though I don't know how available it is in most stores. (We get the organic Silk from Whole Foods.)
- July 9, 2009 at 12:27 PM
- Carrie said...
Oh! Why oh why must industry ruin all the good things, makes my blood boil. The scary thing about the word "natural" is that it can actually be used when something is artificial and even when it's GMO (at least here in the US). I'm scared of GMO, esp GMO soy. Looks like I'll be on the Almond milk wagon again.
tx for this info!
- July 9, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- Bianca said...
Huh....I didn't know this either. I'm not strictly organic, but I still feel kinda duped. Why would they take a good thing and mess it up? For money, of course...but still, that is stupid...stupid Deen Foods.
- July 9, 2009 at 12:53 PM
- Spencer said...
Yeah, unfortunately they have dropped the organic bit. I rarely buy Silk any more, only in emergency situations where I don't have any soybeans soaking to make my own soy milk. If I do buy soymilk, it's generally Eden Soy which, I think, has a much better taste.
- July 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM
- Morta Di Fame said...
I definitely think its important to take your soybeans organic-ness seriously as soybeans are like corn having a high probability of being genetically modified and sprayed with pesticides and herbicides.
Here is a good link of GMO free foods: http://www.safe-food.org/-consumer/brands.html
I think EdenSoy is organic and non-GMO. Its so ridiculous how you get used to it being organic then they do the bait and switch. SUCH BS! You're a good dad!
- July 9, 2009 at 1:19 PM
- AJP said...
Dean Foods has owned Silk for a few years now. However it's only just recently that they've stopped using organic soybeans so that they can save money. (Note that the price of Silk hasn't decreased, but the price of their soybeans that they routinely source from China is cheaper.)
- July 9, 2009 at 1:21 PM
- dsharp88 said...
In the US, Silk in the green cartons is organic. Silk in the regular older colored cartons is not.
- July 9, 2009 at 1:25 PM
- Beth said...
Thanks for posting this. I am not sure how long it would have taken me to notice the change otherwise!
I generally buy Kroger's organic soy milk, but I do have Silk in the refrigerator currently because I had a coupon.
Of the three containers I have, the chocolate and plain are "natural" and the unsweetened is organic.
- July 9, 2009 at 1:26 PM
- vegan.in.brighton said...
This doesn't affect me being in the UK and all but I find it so irritating when companies get taken over by bigger companies and then stuff like this happens. Over here it was the whole Green & Blacks chocolate thing that was most annoying.
- July 9, 2009 at 1:26 PM
- Megatron said...
Here in the U.S., I have noticed a new "organic" silk. Its in a green carton. it has organic across the front in a big banner.
Sucks that they are owned by a big dairy company, but it figures since it is so well marketed today.
I use mostly almond milk now.
- July 9, 2009 at 1:28 PM
- Mike Czech said...
Thanks for the heads up, I just posted this in a reply to a complaint on their facebook page:
I agree with Sierra's original complaint. We have been buying the "blue Silk" for years, and to find out after purchase that it's not the same anymore leaves me feeling swindled. Thanks also for putting the same thing that I have been drinking forever in fancy new green packaging too, it is much easier to spot. Har har.
As for the "organic" and "natural" varieties, this is the kind of nonsensical greenwashing that will push me away from your products for good. Organic IS natural, pesticides are NOT.
I'm sure the marketing department at Dean Foods thought long and hard about these decisions, but they came to very wrong conclusions.
Silk owes it's place in the world today to people who were drinking organic soy milk long before there were "green" PR stunts and to companies who made choices based on the good of their product instead of the benefit to their bottom line. Rebranding your flagship product is a very risky move, good luck with that.
- July 9, 2009 at 1:36 PM
- VeganLinda said...
We bought Eden Soy most of the time, but would by Silk once ib a while until they sold out and dropped the organic. Personally, I think letters to Dean Foods and a boycott would be great. I've heard there is now a coconut milk (for drinking) on the market. I haven't seen it yet, but I'm guessing it will have the texture of Silk which is why I think a lot of people preferred Silk over other brands.
- July 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- ranxxerox said...
I agree with what nick has said above. Organic Valley soymilk is very tasty and (obviously) organic. I'd also recommend using the "original" instead of the vanilla flavored one as the "original" tastes fine and the vanilla variety is a little too sweet.
here is a link to their product page:
- July 9, 2009 at 2:30 PM
- GloryBug said...
This seems to be a common occurence nowadays. All the smaller vegetarian and vegan or just healthy companies are getting bought up by the bigger conglomerates. The problem is that the smaller companies often have their own suppliers that are organic. Once they are bought out, the conglomerate tries to save money by using it's own subsidiaries to fill those ingredient needs. It's why you often find that vegan products are no longer vegan once they get bought out by a conglomerate- because the big guys also own egg production companies. It's in their interest to reformulate the product in order to use ingredients they also own. Sucks for everyone else. It pays to keep up on who buys who, and to watch labels eevry time you buy. I stopped buying Silk when I found out they weren't openly admitting they were no longer organic.
- July 9, 2009 at 3:23 PM
- hstryk said...
I have a friend who is adamantly opposed to buying Silk now because of the dairy involvement. Not sure why though, since she eats cheese... and yogurt. I'm kinda "eh" about the whole thing. I now buy the Silk Organic Unsweetened in the green box. I think though I'm gonna start making my own almond milk and save some cash. I'll continue using soy beans (organic) with meals. I go on and off being into soy. One thing is for sure, soy milk makes smoothies a lot more frothy and thick than almond milk!
Btw, love your blog!
- July 9, 2009 at 3:43 PM
- lauren ikon said...
i'm trying to find a new soymilk that i like. i had decreased by intake of soy, but i have weirdo higher than i should testosterone levels, so soy helps even it out, i think.
silk is so cheap,though, compared to all the others :[ i hate that theyre owned by Dean, but, gah, it's lame.
- July 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM
- Meredith said...
I've heard from someone here in the US that some stores are carrying organic Silk, with the "organic" prominently displayed, for about $1 more than the regular Silk. Perhaps the cost of soybeans has convinced Dean to charge more for something they were already doing.
Regardless, most soybeans are GMO, which makes me eager to seek out something organic and non-GMO, if possible.
- July 9, 2009 at 4:18 PM
- Anonymous said...
Unsweetened soy silk is still organic - non gmo soy beans. Why they can't produce all of their products organic is beyond me.
- July 9, 2009 at 4:55 PM
- lisbet said...
Grrr totally writing to them, because even if they have a separate organic variety, they're doing this to save money on their end, not to help us. I buy their coffee creamer because there aren't many other vegan creamer solutions, but I'll keep my eyes open.
- July 9, 2009 at 5:04 PM
- Anne said...
The American version of Silk is definitely organic (although perhaps there are non-organic flavors). I almost just wrote a long and what would have been embarrassing email, when I decided to check the carton I have in the fridge. Turns out, there's a huge "organic" banner across the front.
I live in the new york city and have no problem finding organic silk, but perhaps my location has a lot to do with that.
I think either you or Mike the emailer need to do a little more research before we all write in with emails that make no sense!
However, it is upsetting that they may no longer be using local, domestic soy beans.
- July 9, 2009 at 5:06 PM
- lisbet said...
And as if I weren't annoyed by them enough today, I got a 404 on their comment form when I hit 'submit', and it deleted my carefully written complaint.
- July 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM
- Fossa said...
Yep, another former Silk family here. Noticed the Organic Silk one day when shopping for my usual unsweetened and thought-- wait a second, I thought this *was* organic. Not cool guys. Sent Silk a letter as soon as I got home.
- July 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM
- Vegan Dad said...
The email still would have made sense. I have not seen the organic brand here, so it may not be available in the Canadian market. The fact is they are selling types of soy milk that used to be made from organic domestic soy beans and are not from other (possibly Chinese) non-organic sources. And, we now have to deal with the fact that Silk is owned by the largest dairy producer in the U.S.
- July 9, 2009 at 5:28 PM
- Meredith (Pursuing Balance) said...
I live in the US, and when I was at the supermarket recently I saw Organic Silk (that was the name-- right next to the Vanilla Silk and Chocolate Silk).
- July 9, 2009 at 5:35 PM
- Jess said...
I wish I could find a non-Silk creamer for coffee. Everything else seems to separate into curdling ick when I put it in.
If it helps, I use Natur-a Soy Light, though they make the full spectrum of soy and even rice drinks as well. They are third-party certified GM0 free and organic, kosher, and Canadian, made in Quebec using locally sourced whole soybeans.
It comes in tetras, which is great if you have limited fridge space. I preferred the taste of Silk, and I found Natur-a to be similar. I buy it at Planet Organic (in Edmonton) but I think they carry it at the Real Canadian Super Store. If you have this chain of superstores, or any place that carries President's Choice brand goods, the PC Organics Soy milk is decent, though I'm not sure where it's from.
- July 9, 2009 at 6:07 PM
- carling said...
I'm so glad you re-posted about Silk brand. I love your blog, so I was super disappointed to read that Silk is your favorite. In addition to not containing organic soy as well as being owned by a huge corporation, Silk sources its soybeans from Brazil and other foreign countries. Forests in these countries are clearcut to make space for growing soybeans (most feed the cattle industry). I recommend searching for locally and organically produced soy products. Even as vegans we need to be paying attention to where our vegan food is coming from and how it is made.
- July 9, 2009 at 6:29 PM
- SallyT said...
I'd be worried if I used non-organic soy milk that Monsanto would have me genetically tested and tell me they own me. I'll stick to organic whatever I have to do! I'm wondering if there are any domestic soybeans that are organic since I thought Monsanto owned just about every soybean in North America.
- July 9, 2009 at 7:05 PM
- Millie said...
I just purchased some silk unsweetened soymilk and it has the organic label on the front of it. Our stores here in Lorain, Ohio has the organic soymilk. Sorry for your inconvenience. But I will write to them to complain.
- July 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM
- Jennifer said...
I actually just found this out about a month ago, when my husband called me from the grocery store and asked if I wanted the organic Silk. I told him the one we usually get (in the red carton) was organic, and he said, "No, it's not. The new one is." Sure enough, our usual one was NOT ORGANIC!!! I was so mad! So now, we buy the organic one, but the stinkin' chocolate is still not organic! What an outrage! I will definitely be writing to Silk. Why make some organic and others not? It makes no sense! I don't think that Silk fans would might a slight price increase for organic chocolate soymilk. I know I wouldn't mind. I love that stuff. I attempted drinking a different chocolate (organic) soymilk- Jewel's Wild Harvest brand, but it couldn't take more than the first sip. Not tasty.
- July 9, 2009 at 8:50 PM
- T said...
That is such nonsense, considering all the unpleasantness non-organic soybean producers are associated with. I need to look into my beloved vitasoy.
- July 9, 2009 at 9:19 PM
- DJ Karma said...
I stopped buying Silk years ago when I read that they used unfair labor practices (don't know if this is still the case). There are a lot of other brands on the market now, so it shouldn't be hard to find a good organic replacement. Costco carries one through Kirkland.
- July 9, 2009 at 11:31 PM
- sarahrahh said...
yeah, ive stopped using silk too.
it all goes back to that chart you posted a while back showing what large companies owned organic ones. and money...obviously all Dean foods want is money.
i hate that the crazy food industry is just getting worse and filtering into health foods even...and tricking people who have no clue into what their buying is "health food".
i just found out most corn is GM. and canola. i already knew about soy but that took me a while too. its all so crazy! genetically moditfied anything is not health foods.
how did we come to this? the classic great-for-you-veggie now has to be watched.
sorry...little bit of a rant there. lol
- July 10, 2009 at 2:52 AM
- Jen said...
My roommate noticed that Silk is also made with Soy Flour, not whole soy beans. Does this make a difference?
- July 10, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- veggiemamaD said...
That is so terrbile! I am not sure about your Canadian Soy milk, but our United States Silk is also Kosher Dairy since it went to Deen foods- and my son's friend with a dairy allergy had a reaction to Silk soymilk- so I am guessing that means it probably isn't vegan if it contains 'trace amounts of milk protein'. Just a heads up.
- July 10, 2009 at 10:06 AM
- Peace, Love and Veganism said...
I love almond milk, and made the switch over a year ago. The best part? Its asceptic packaging means I can keep a carton or two in my pantry and never have to go on a "vegan milk" run :)
- July 10, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- theskinnyplate said...
They do have an organic version (green carton), just more $$$$. Seen it at my Costco.
- July 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM
- Ashley said...
Here's a great site with a score card including just about every soy milk I can think of. I was surpsied at what companies got awful scores! Since reading all these reviews, we now go out of our way to buy more sustainable brands of s.milk when we're desperate.
We stopped buying Silk because of the dairy involvement and the non-recyclable tetra packs (Tallahassee isn't one of the few cities that recycles them). With the amount of s.milk we go through, that's an insane amount of waste on our behalf. Even if the tetras are recycleable, the plastic caps aren't and when you add those all up, that's a lot of waste that will never, ever decompose and will only break down into smaller and smaller polymers that get absorbed into our water, land, plants, animals and us. VBS's Toxic Garbage Island taught me a lot about the waste our family generates and it has really changed how we buy things.
We make s.milk from organic beans (literally, a quart cost us pennies - it can be done without a fancy s.milk maker!) which we use for cooking (I still haven't gotten use to the beanier taste - it's good! Just not as processed and more natural) and we make organic almond or cashew milk for drinking and cereal (so much like whole cow's milk minus the cruelty!).
Thanks for the post, VD! Off to make the weekly meal plan based on the site ;)
- July 10, 2009 at 12:34 PM
- nicolerawawake said...
Hey.. they make organic silk now, but it costs more... imagine that!! I hate being lied to though. This makes me sad!!!
- July 10, 2009 at 1:41 PM
- dreaminitvegan said...
I actually noticed a decrease in the price of Silk at the grocery stores and health food store. One store sales it for $2.99 now! It must be because of not using organic soybeans, now on the box it says non-gmo soybeans. what a bummer.
- July 10, 2009 at 3:50 PM
- Anonymous said...
What a coincidence--the Chicago Tribune's cover story today was about how Dean foods is using its organic labels to market new Natural brands--aka make a huge profit without having to pay organic prices. They're coming out with new yogurt aimed at toddler's that says all natural, probably because a survey was run that said most consumers prefer natural to organic because they don't know the difference. It's sad how aware we have to be about everything we purchase nowadays...
- July 10, 2009 at 4:17 PM
- Nadine said...
Someone mentioned Natura Soy Milk - I have to second that. All flavours are tasty and of course organic. You can sometimes get their soy milk in larger cartons as well. Another fave is So Nice - it is organic as well and I have seen in it in every food store (I'm in Eastern ontario, so I am sure they would have it up North).
- July 11, 2009 at 12:51 AM
- fig jam said...
Hey, love the blog.
Actually started reading the labels on Silk at the store. Noticed that oddly the un-refrigerated rectangular cartons of 'vanilla' are labeled as 'organic' and the the cartons keep in the cold are labeled 'natural'. funny huh? This seems to be the trend among other Silk products I believe.
- July 11, 2009 at 6:24 AM
- veggirldancer said...
I am also upset that Silk no longer uses organic soybeans for their Vanilla I've been buying for years. I did not notice until I read it somewhere online last month. I checked the Silk Vanilla I had, and sure enough it was not organic anymore. I now use Eden or SoyDream for soy milk. I also like hemp and almond milk.
- July 11, 2009 at 12:22 PM
- heather said...
I posted about this on my blog awhile back. I learned about it from the Organic Consumers Association or I wouldn't have noticed. Our co-op does not carry the new organic line, or I think it might have been more obvious since the new boxes are quite different. It's no wonder stores haven't switched though as they even kept the same price point and UPC on the now non-organic old looking version!
- July 11, 2009 at 7:55 PM
- Venevegan said...
Also,in addition to not being organic, Silk milk contains carrageenan, which I have read it might not be safe when consumed often...Although most soy milk contain thikenning agents I rather have just plain soymilk (filtered water and organic soybeans)without any extra ingredients...We use West Soy brand, but have to admit haven't done any research on who makes it, packaging, etc....
- July 12, 2009 at 8:05 AM
- rzaugg said...
Not that I buy Silk, but I checked it out when I was shopping this weekend and here in Bolton Ontario they still sell Silk in the red container and it's still Organic. No other non-organic version available. It's still $3.99 as it's always been. They have a lite version however and that one doesn't even list organic soybeans, it simply lists soy flour.
- July 13, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Mom of three said...
That is why we use Soy Nice, it is ORGANIC and North American, and has no corn, which Silk has in the form of Vitamin A Palmative.
- July 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM
- dustinj said...
Wildwood Organics, based out of California has an organic and non-gmo/vegan soymilk as well as an organic creamer that does not separate!
- July 14, 2009 at 3:17 PM
- Bryan said...
I've actually been drinking the Wildwood brand of soymilks (I think they have original, plain and vanilla), and I have to say I prefer the texture/taste of it over the Silk ones. And everything Wildwood makes is organic, which is a plus, and I heard that they're the only major company in the U.S. that makes their products in a strictly non-dairy facility. (You can double-check on that, that's what they claim.) You should try it! Love your reviews!
- July 14, 2009 at 3:23 PM
- Allana said...
Seems like making your own soy milk is the answer; that's what I did a couple of months ago when I found out about Silk's farce.
I don't care if one or more of their soy milk products is non-GMO or organic; who would want to support the likes of food companies who continually try to pull the wool over the consumers' eyes? Sure, the contents are listed on their labels, but I'd still be very, very leery! Switching soy beans midstream like that is tricky, but that's how the big conglomerates seem to operate.
Making your own soy milk is the healthiest and safest way to go; that way you know what's in the end product. The process may sound tedious; but it's actually a snap, saves money and keeps those cartons out of our overladen landfills.
BTW, I'm not here to promote soy milk makers; just sharing a few thoughts; really ranting and raving! Vegan Dad, thanks for the post; I'll be sending Silk a piece of my mind!
- July 14, 2009 at 5:43 PM
- Anne said...
Hey everyone,
So I did write an email about Silk using non-domestic soybeans and this was the answer I got. It's a form answer and may be a bunch of b.s., but I thought I'd share.
Also, I've been thinking about this a lot and am wondering if this is an opportunity to talk about whether or not it is beneficial to buy the vegan product that a non-vegan food producer makes. Although this may be an exception, I've heard arguments supporting the idea of such products because they make them accessible and help get them into the mainstream. I don't know how I feel about this particular example, but it's an interesting topic.
Okay, enough babbling, here is the email:
Thank you for contacting WhiteWave Foods. We appreciate the opportunity to address your comments.
In 2008 Silk® partnered with Conservation International to create Silk's Soybean Sourcing and Production Program, which reinforces our values and commitment to sourcing soybeans that are produced in a sustainable, socially responsible and ethical manner. We are very proud of this work, and are continuing our work with Conservation International on future initiatives.
Here are a few of the highlights from Silk's Sourcing Program:
• Currently, we source all of our beans from North America. If the product is from Silk, the soybeans are from North America.
• Silk is not sourcing beans from China. In the past, we have sourced a small portion of beans from China. Silk stopped contracting for soybeans from China at the end of 2006.
• We only partner with suppliers that can produce beans that pass our robust quality testing and evaluation protocols.
• All Silk soybeans – non-genetically modified organism (GMO) and organic – are currently sourced domestically.
• Our non-GMO beans are put through robust quality testing and evaluation protocols.
• We have comprehensive testing protocols in place to detect GMOs, pesticide residue and other potential contaminants – all of which are above and beyond regulatory requirements.
• Organic soybeans purchased by Silk are certified organic by independent agencies accredited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in compliance with the organic standards set by the National Organic Program (NOP).
For further information, we encourage you to visit our Web site: (http://www.silksoymilk.com/SourcingProgram.aspx). We appreciate your ongoing support, and remain committed to consistently providing consumers with high-quality, great-tasting soymilk.
Denise Franco
Consumer Response Representative
Ref: N934895
- July 14, 2009 at 6:38 PM
- Chrissy said...
so glad to read this as i was ust told to stop buying silk for the china reason...SO glad it's not true. that very vanilla is the best soymilk i have ever had. so until i grow my own soybeans and make my own soymilk (which i hope will be soon)i will stick with silk.
- July 15, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- aVeganJourney said...
Thanks Vegan Dad! Great site and recipes. I do not drink soymilk anymore but know a lot of people who do drink Silk and are unaware about it's maker and what goes into it. I agree with Anne and appreciate that she take the time to write in.
I just wrote on my blog about How "Industry Giants Are Undermining the Organic Movement". http://aveganjourney.blogspot.com I took a segment from the Orgamoc Consumers Association. This is a good article. http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_18493.cfm
- July 15, 2009 at 8:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
I checked the tetra boxes at Whole Foods and they all say "organic" but all the old silk in the refridgerated section now no longer say organic.
Also MimicCreme (http://mimiccreme.com/)makes the best cream substitute I have ever tried, and its nut based. But also "natural", not organic. However it is vegan. And I see they now have a coffee creamer, which I have not tried
- July 15, 2009 at 11:58 PM
- Michelle (a fellow Canadian) said...
Just came across this article entitled "Why Silk Soy Milk's Parent Company Is Throwing American Farmers and Consumers Under the Bus"
- July 16, 2009 at 2:21 PM
- marysews said...
We stopped using packaged soy milk and almond milk when we compared the ingredients to the home-made nut milks. Why ingest weird chemical-sounding stuff when you can have two pure ingredients - nuts and water?
- July 17, 2009 at 6:58 PM
- veganverve said...
I always used to buy Silk as well until their switch. Here in the United States they changed their packaging so it is much clearer what is organic and what is not. I find the switch absolutely irritating.....seemingly for profit only as they used to be mainly organic and now have both. I stopped buying their brand.
In addition, they have not offered their Silk Very Vanilla in organic form. I emailed them regarding this issue to see if they planned to switch at any time (as they are the only company with such a flavor). However, my reply from them was rather obnoxious. They proceeded to tell me that product suggestions are not taken from anyone except for FOCUS groups!! How ridiculous to think a customer who actually purchases their product could have a say! So much for Silk!
- July 19, 2009 at 2:51 AM
- Chrissy said...
vegan verve, i am in their focus group and they haven't asked me much regarding that kind of thing...mostly what tv i watch and if i care if celebs endorse products. corporate dummies!
marysews, can you give me some details on how you make your own milks. also how does the price compare?
- July 19, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
I just bought the Silk Chocolate Soymilk (not organic) but it's not made from GMO soybeans. In very small pring..you have to look for it! It says "made with non-GMO soybeans"
- July 21, 2009 at 2:51 AM
- kungaa said...
I am a Silk drinker only; or should I say up to now I was drinking it, thinking it was organic; found the organic one and will try the other brand. I can't thank you enough for letting us be aware of the changes in this product.
- July 22, 2009 at 7:07 AM
- leena said...
just read your post ... good catch. made me check my own soya milk of choice, natura, as i had no idea if it was made with organic soy beans. just checked the fridge and yes it is made with whole organic soya beans and manufactured in quebec. ever tried it? what's interesting is that i've never seen them even market the fact that they use organic soy beans.
have no idea if it has more of anything else unhealthy as compared to silk.
- July 23, 2009 at 8:27 PM
- JesicaLea said...
For those of you that had opted to support Horizon Organic instead... Hate to burst your bubble, but Dean Foods owns them as well.
Organic Valley & Eden Organic seem to be safe.
- August 4, 2009 at 8:52 PM
- Frannie said...
Sorry, this is off-topic, but, you might want to try Kirkland Organic soymilk. It does not have the soy mayo taste of Silk Soy Milk.
- August 20, 2009 at 8:56 PM
- Amy said...
I see someone has posted the cornocopia site link above, but for those of you who would like to know which major corporations now own the small organic foods you once loved to support you can check out this site:
It's another frightening wake up call and another reason to support your local producers/farmers markets, etc...
Love your site so much!
- August 22, 2009 at 4:29 PM
- stacynb said...
FYI, Most almond milk brands have soy lecithin. Almond Dream may be the only one not to have it.
- September 26, 2009 at 12:18 PM
- MuralMama said...
Hi, I'm not Vegan, and I can't even say whether or not I'm in the same political realm with you all, but I just got an upset letter from Silk in response to an article I wrote where used a Denver Post article as a source that mentions the China source, and I also noted my own personal experience with Silk. My article, part II of II, from a consumers point of view is here: http://www.ldsmag.com/goGreen/091103businesses.html . The letter I got, I'll post separately, due to size. Aside from politics, I'd appreciate any feedback. Glad I came across your blog in the process of trying to find other material, beyond the Denver Post article, with which I can answer B. Olsen from White Wave. He (or she?), also refers to Horizon Dairies, and I KNOW they have had issues with the USDA Organics program...any more input from you all on that? (I know dairy isn't vegan...)
Thanks, Darla
- November 5, 2009 at 3:39 PM
- Greta said...
I am not affiliated with Silk Soy in any way (other than as a consumer). But, I defend on their website, they explicitly state that they use non-GMO soybeans grown in North America. And, they also clarify about the organic and non-organic products.
I mean, if you are calling them a liar, whatever.
That being said, while I love the original Silk Soy and give them credit for the above, I am disappointed that it is not organic, and more disappointed that Silk Soy is now owned by Dean Foods.
- February 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM
- Vegan Dad said...
I am not calling them liars, just pointing out the subtle switch from organic to natural. Check out the link I posted above which goes into more detail about soy beans, organic and otherwise.
In Canada, Silk still makes several organic varieties (chocolate, plain, unsweetened). On a recent trip to Ohio, I noticed these varieties were all "natural." I am not sure why there is a difference, or why all Silk can't be organic.
- February 12, 2010 at 3:53 PM
- alyciaengel said...
I use Organic, Unsweeted Silk & it is the same price at Albertsons here in SoCal as all of the other varieties of Silk. It also states on the package that it is made with non-GMO, North American soybeans... so they must be listening.
I was at Sprout's yesterday, and picked up some WildWood Organic, Unsweeted soymilk, and it is pretty good as well.
- May 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM
- Zipa Deedodah said...
Some one suggested Organic Valley products, and just last year they were shown to remove HEALTHY aspects of the product to insert synthetic. Stay away from Organic Valley, they're not on the up and up.
- June 20, 2012 at 2:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
SILK contains NO GMOs ...
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Haylee Elise Cook, daughter of Ken and Nancy Cook, of Oak Ridge, and Brian Scott Flynn, son of Karen Carroll, of Huron, Ohio, and Charlie and Vesta Flynn, of Clinton, were married on May 19, 2012 at Lakeside Resort in Smithville, Tenn.
After a honeymoon in Los Cabos, Mexico, the couple resides in Nashville, Tenn.
The groom attended Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge and Pellissippi Community College in Knoxville. Brian is employed as the General Manager of the new and upcoming Newk's Eatery in Franklin, Tenn.
The bride is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Cumberland University. She is presently a student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, pursuing an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Degree. She plans to graduate in August 2013. Haylee is employed at Summitt Medical Center in the Emergency Room Department as a Registered Nurse.
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