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"I guess an airplane is pretty decadent, right? But if anyone has a problem with that, tell them to go f--k themselves, because I will live in that trailer [I own] in Alabama before I give up that f--kin' airplane. That airplane is, hands down, the greatest luxury a human being could have. There's nothing that f--king beats it. F--k a yacht. "
Africa's Amazing "Great Migration"
Parked in a vast grassland in central Africa, you watch one of nature's most incredible spectacles: the so-called "Great Migration" of two million wildebeests, zebras and gazelles on their annual 1,800-mile search for water and green pastures. From your safari vehicle, you see the animals crossing the savannah, sometimes ambling in single file, sometimes galloping madly through a dusty cloud.
And they're not alone. Just a few yards from your fender, "hit squads" of lions, hyenas and cheetahs watch the animals, obviously thinking of this wildlife pageant of Biblical proportions as a major buffet. You're happy to realize that those hungry cats have absolutely no interest in you. Not so safe are the migrating animals, which in addition to dodging land-based predators, must run the gauntlet of mammoth crocodiles that lie in wait at every river crossing, ready to take them down as they enter the stream.
Seasonal Rhythms
To be well positioned to view what Lion King fans know as Africa's "Circle of Life," you need to understand the seasonal rhythms that drive the movements of this herd on its circuit through an ecosystem the size of Belgium.
That circle usually begins during the January-March calving season, when as many as 400,000 wildebeests are born on the plains near the Ngorongoro Highlands in the eastern Serengeti. If that's when you go, consider staying at one of Africa's top resorts, the super-comfortable Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, which has sometimes been described as "Maasai meets Versailles." From this extravagant lodge-whose Italian architect was influenced by the design of a traditional Maasai village-a short drive will take you out to the see the Migration and a slew of brand-new wildebeests, or down into the Crater, a U.N. Biosphere Preserve that shelters everything from leopards and lions to a substantial population of black rhino.
Keep in mind that because Ngorongoro-like all lodges and camps in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara-is open and unfenced, predators wander its grounds at night. You will therefore be required to have a Maasai warrior escort-armed with steel spears-whenever you go outside after sundown.
Between April and August, the new wildebeests and other migrants move on to follow the rains to the crocodile-filled Grumeti River in the western Serengeti, passing under the Kuka Hills next to one of Tanzania's most hallowed lodges, Klein's Camp. In the 1930s, Charles and Anne Lindbergh reportedly flew into Klein's to see the Migration while they were charting new air routes; they returned in 1965. Klein's retains that Hemingway-era bush camp feel in its main lodge and 10 luxurious cottages, each with a veranda offering commanding views of the Serengeti. Klein's 20 guests also have exclusive access to year-round game viewing on the camp's 25,000-acre private wildlife sanctuary.
Another April-to-August possibility is the stylish Grumeti River Camp, located on the Migration's main track. But even after the Migration, Grumeti is wall-to-wall with animals, including lions that, on hot days, sometimes drop by to nap in the shade of the main lodge or lounge near the swimming pool (thereby startling two honeymooners just before I arrived). Since Grumeti is on a river teeming with hippos and crocs, guests are serenaded by an evening chorus of hippo chugs and snorts, along with the trill of hyenas and the night sounds of big cats on the prowl.
In September and October, you'll find the great herd marching across the border into Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve, where they'll stay until their December trek back to the Serengeti.
You'll find no shortage of first-rate safari lodges in the Maasai Mara. A list of the best would include Bateleur Tented Camp, run by South African outfitter CC Africa. Bateleur's main lodge is a sprawling room redolent of colonial times, with overstuffed chairs, country-house furniture and vintage prints, along with a few whimsical touches. Your "tent" here will be nothing like the one where you earned that camping merit badge; it's a spacious room reminiscent of a British colonial officer's digs, with polished hardwood floors and a mahogany four-poster.
Another Maasai Mara standout, Governor's Camp, occupies one of the most hallowed spots in all safaridom. This sprawling lodge along the Mara River (actually three distinct camps) occupies what was once the private safari land of Kenya's colonial governors, the place where Theodore Roosevelt hunted in 1909. There's still more than a whiff of those original lodges at Governor's Camp, especially at Il Moran, the smallest and most intimate of the three, where, as Anthony Kaguathi of Micato Safaris put it, "the Migration's thundering herd makes an overwhelming noise as they pass by." Looking down on the Mara from Il Moran you'll spot dozens of hippos and crocs, while at night the occasional elephant sometimes wanders through camp. Hemingway would feel right at home in his tent at Il Moran-spacious, utterly private and furnished with massive hand-carved wooden beds.
No matter when you go or where you stay, you'll spend your days following the traditional safari routine. You'll leave camp every morning around dawn with your personal tracker-guide on a four-hour game drive, with breakfast on the "bonnet," to scope out the migrating animals and watch the lions and other predators in action before their midday snooze. After lunch back at the lodge and your own midday siesta, a late-afternoon drive will take you out again to view the cats as they prepare for a night of hunting. And all along the Migration route, you'll find abundant other wildlife, including herds of giraffes and elephants, packs of hyenas and jackals and more than 200 species of rare birds. At sunset, your guide will stop and fix "sundowners"-drinks to celebrate a perfect day spent witnessing this dazzling natural spectacle.
Bill Whitman welcomes comments and suggestions at: email@example.com.
Travel Fast Facts
What it is: The annual Great Migration, when two million wildebeests, zebras and gazelles march across 11,500 square miles of grassland in central Africa in search of water and greener pastures.
Where it is: The Migration route straddles two countries: Tanzania, where it is called the Serengeti; and Kenya, where it is known as the Maasai Mara.
Climate: Although both the Serengeti and Maasai Mara are generally sunny and balmy, daily temperatures vary greatly. During game drives at dawn and dusk, when viewing is best, the air can be quite cool, but midday temperatures can exceed 80 degrees F. Shifting rainfall patterns determine the route that the animals will follow.
Health and insurance: Check www.mdtravelhealth.com to learn about health conditions where you're headed, especially whether malaria is a problem. If it is, ask your doctor about which medication is best for you. For certain locations, adventure travel operators recommend immunizations against yellow fever, tetanus, hepatitis-A, polio and typhoid. Outfitters highly recommend (and some require) that you buy a comprehensive travel insurance plan that includes medevac coverage.
Visas: Both Kenya and Tanzania require U.S. citizens to have an entry visa. Tanzanian visas can be obtained from its embassy at 2139 R St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, (202) 884-1080; application information and forms are available at www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org. Kenyan visas are issued on arrival in the country or by its embassy at 2249 R St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, (202) 387-6101; for visa information, visit www.kenyaembassy.com.
More information: Since the agent who aced your sister's trip to Madrid may not be much help in planning your visit to the Serengeti, look for specialists in safari travel; and don't hesitate to ask for references. Safari outfitter and tour operator Micato Safaris can be reached at (212) 545-7111 or at www.micato.com. The Web site for CC Africa, which operates Grumeti, Ngorongoro, Klein's Camp, Bateleur and other lodges in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, is www.ccafrica.com. For more information about Governor's Camp, go to www.governorscamp.com.
Traveler Report Card
Accommodations (A+):
Despite their remote locations, lodges and camps along the Migration route are exceptionally stylish and comfortable. The vintage design of some evokes classic safari days, while others, like Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, reflect a contemporary take on local culture. These lodges also offer superb service, from the friendly personnel who will look after your every need to the knowledgeable guides and trackers who will make your game drives and walks memorable.
Food (A):
You'll learn that top lodges and their chefs compete for excellence in cuisine as you swap safari yarns with other guests over flavorful dinners of dense soups, grilled chicken and meats, prawns and fresh vegetables. Add some prized South African vintages and a few chocolate-packed desserts for plenty of energy for that next day on the trail and you'll understand why Ernest Hemingway loved the safari life.
Activities (A+):
Although game drives will be the centerpiece of your stay, most camps offer other possibilities for up-close-and-personal views of the wildlife, including ranger-led nature walks through the bush. Other popular options include night game drives, birding expeditions and visits to nearby villages for glimpses of tribal life. Most lodges have swimming pools.
Quietude (A+):
Except for the rustle of tall grass and the sound of galloping hooves, this timeless
landscape is immersed in silence. And back at the lodge, you'll find yourself surrounded by comfort and tranquility.
One Traveler's Experience
Last year, when California-based Michael McKenzie learned that his boss wanted to fly to Kenya in the company Gulfstream V, he started researching all aspects of the journey to try to avoid unpleasant surprises. McKenzie hadn't flown to Africa for five years and had never been to Kenya. "I had to do a little reading before we went there," he said, but overall, "it wasn't as bad as I expected."
Unlike flying in the U.S. and Europe, a trip to Africa presents safety, medical and security issues that often need to be resolved well before departure. For example, obtaining Kenyan visas for crew and passengers meant a visit to the local consulate, which accepts only money orders from local banks-not cash, credit cards or personal checks.
McKenzie consulted with pilots who had flown to Africa recently, refreshing his understanding of how pilots have to keep track of each other's positions because much of Africa lacks radar coverage. It was also necessary to obtain overflight permits for some countries three days in advance.
For ground services in Kenya, McKenzie worked with handling company Universal Weather & Aviation to plan for vaccinations, destination fuel, crew accommodations and security. McKenzie's Gulfstream isn't equipped with an alarm system, so he relied on a full-time security guard to watch the jet, plus his own security tape on the airplane's doors. "It's cheap insurance," McKenzie said.
Worried about what to do in case of a breakdown in Africa, McKenzie opted to depend on a Gulfstream operator based near Mt. Kilimanjaro instead of bringing his own technician on the trip. If all else failed, Gulfstream could send a mechanic to Kenya from its service center at London's Luton Airport.
McKenzie also purchased a medical kit from emergency medical services company MedAire and brought plenty of potable water as he wasn't sure whether to trust local water sources.
Landing in Nairobi, McKenzie wasn't surprised to find that pilots and passengers had to transit through the regular airline terminal customs and immigration lines. On departure, it took an hour to clear customs and security. Another problem occurred when McKenzie requested a fuel truck. After repeated assurances that it was coming, he was finally told that he was supposed to taxi the airplane to the fueling pit. In retrospect, he said, "Make sure everything is set the day before departure."
One problem on the ground was that only Visa credit cards were accepted, but bank ATMs worked fine for getting cash. Another problem was the $3.99 a minute price of voice and data calls on McKenzie's new iPhone-the one item he'd forgotten to check on before departure. -Matt Thurber (email@example.com)
Getting There
To reach the Serengeti camps, you'll fly first into Kilimanjaro International Airport (www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz) near the town of Arusha. Kili is fully equipped with control tower, hangars, jet-A fuel service and an 11,800-foot tarmac runway. You'll then transfer to a Regional Air Services bush flight out to the airstrips at either Klein's Camp (also for Ngorongoro) or Grumeti, where brief landing delays while camp employees shoo animals off the runway are common. No airstrip in the Serengeti can handle private jets.
Depending on the size and weight of your aircraft, visiting Kenya's Maasai Mara means flying into either Nairobi's Wilson airport, Kenya's busy hub for light aircraft, or its main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International. Wilson has 5,052- and 4,798-foot asphalt runways and jet-A-1 fuel, while Jomo Kenyatta has one runway of 13,507 feet and jet-A-1. However, Wilson is the field that Air Kenya or other charter operators will use to take you from Nairobi to the strip at Governor's Camp or to Kichwa Tembo, which services Bateleur Camp. For more information, check out www.the-airport-guide.com or www.kenyaairports.co.ke. No airstrip in the Maasai Mara can handle private jets.
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Playa Festival educates
October 18, 2011
Eastern New Mexico has more playas than anywhere in the world.
That's what area fifth-graders are learning as part of the Playa Festivals, which have been held from September to October for the last two years. They are also learning that the playas, desert basins that fill with rain water or spring water to form temporary lakes, are vital to ecosystems in the Southern High Plains.
There are more than 1,000 playas in Roosevelt (535) and Curry (524) counties, covering more than 14,000 acres, according to Darryl Birkenfeld, executive director of Ogallala Commons, a nonprofit community development network.
Birkenfeld was among the educators who visited Lindsey-Steiner Elementary on Monday afternoon as part of the Playa Festivals.
"I was concerned that kids in elementary school are going to phase out the water challenge in the future because they have little hands-on knowledge," Birkenfeld said. "I wanted to take language art, science and other things they've learned and apply it to the land."
Birkenfeld said the purpose is to educate fifth-grade children with how playas and wildlife function.
"People should know what their water cycle looks like where they live. We don't have rivers or springs but we have the most playas in the world," Birkenfeld said. "Not only is this so they (children) can face the water challenges in the future, but they will have to come up with new and very different solutions in the future."
The three-day program is designed to fit the school day with students learning about playa ecology and the water cycle through science, history, biology, art and creative writing.
"Through hands-on activities and outdoor learning, we educate fifth graders, their teachers, and communities about the water cycle, the Ogallala Aquifer, wastewater management and looming global challenges focusing on our region's unique playa basins," reads the festival blog website. "Playas also provide the main recharge to the Ogallala Aquifer and are vital to local ecosystems and economics."
The Playa Festival program has also been taught at Clovis, Farwell, Floyd and Dora school districts.
"This covers New Mexico science standards. That's really important," said Lindsey-Steiner fifth-grade science teacher Danna Smith. "And it's a really good way for kids to get hands-on science."
The knowledge shared from the festivals has stuck.
"One of the coolest things I learned was in Mrs. Hazel's class," said Lindsey-Steiner fifth-grader Kelby O'Neal. "We learned that inside the dirt, there are eggs and if you put the dirt in water, things will hatch and grow."
Dora fifth-grader Dakota Newman said his favorite part was learning about ducks and their wings.
"It's important to show why people shouldn't destroy wildlife and throw junk in their (wildlife) homes," Newman said of the importance of the festival.

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Code Backpack
Simplicity. Functionality. Inspired, contemporary design. These are the guiding principles that define the Code collection. The backpack of the collection is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to comfortably transport their notebook without renouncing on style. The bags of the Code collection are made of polyester canvas fabric and have real leather details. Code backpack is designed to fit Apple Macbooks but also other notebooks will fit.
The padded notebook compartment provides tailored protection for your notebook. This thanks to the adjustable flap that lets you modify the size of the compartment to fit perfectly with your device. In the large main compartment there is a tablet pocked with room for tablets up to 10 inch. There are also two smaller compartments with space for charger and accessories. On the front there is a zippered pocket with a workstation with compartments for pens, mobile phone etc. The closing flap of the backpack is secured with a buckle to make sure it stays in place. For when the rain is pouring the backpack is equipped with a rain cover that is stored in a hidden pocket on the back of the bag. Just pull it out and put it over the bag and your belongings are safely protected from moist. The adjustable shoulder straps are padded and have breathable mesh for extra comfort.


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Presidio Museum to Ring in the Holidays with Living History Day
Volunteers in period costumes will be making things with colonial techniques.
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Haiti: Efforts to Restore President Aristide, 1991-1994
Date: May 11, 1995
Creator: Taft-Morales, Maureen
Description: This report tracks the efforts to restore to office President Aristide of Haiti between the years 1991-1994. During this period, the main U.S. foreign policy concern was the restoration of the democratic process to Haiti. Closely related to this was the issue of Haitians attempting to flee to the United States by boat. Congressional concerns focused on human rights, Haitian migration, socioeconomic conditions, and drug trafficking.
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Thompson Health, in collaboration with the Greater Canandaigua Family YMCA, will offer a special class for athletes of all levels in February and March called WIPP: Warm-up for Injury Prevention and PerformanceTM.
Participants can attend on any one of the following Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m.: Feb. 16, March 1 or March 15.
WIPP is a specially designed warm-up for maximum efficiency and conditioning, incorporating dynamic warm-up, plyometrics, strength, flexibility and agility. The program uses the five main components of SportsmetricsTM, a scientifically-proven jump training program, to help prevent injury and improve athletic performance.
WIPP is presented by Thompson Health Certified Athletic Trainer Jeremy Herniman. The cost to attend is $10 for YMCA members and $15 for non-members. Contact Thompson Health Sports Medicine at (585) 396-6050 for more information and register by calling the YMCA at (585) 394-6866.


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Clairefontaine Classic Large Side Staple Bound Notebook (6 x 8.25) (Set of 3)
Triple up on your favorite everyday notebook with this Clairefontaine Classic Staple Bound Notepad Set (6.5 x 8.25) in an assortment of colors. Ideally sized for slipping into a tote or drawer, these notebooks combine quality with daily convenience-after all, you never know where inspiration will strike! The 90 g pH neutral paper is acid-free and archival quality while the staple bound binding is reinforced for extra strength. The attractive laminated cover is considered iconic in France where these notebooks are produced by Clairfontaine in a historic, eco-powered mill from tree pulp harvested from certified sustainable forests. Please select either graph or ruled pages.
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Clairefontaine Classic Large Side Staplebound Notebook (6 x 8.25) (Set of 3)
The Clairefontaine mill has been making paper since 1858 and stationery products since 1890. The company is best known for making the first school notebooks in France, and has become famous for their exceptional paper quality. Clairefontaine is currently the only European manufacturer making its own paper for its own products. This guarantees not only consistent quality, but also controls the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. All of Clairefontaine's Classic Notebooks and Notepads include 90 g acid-free white paper, laminated covers in assorted colors, and a smooth satin paper finish.
Clairefontaine Classic Large Side Staplebound Notebook (6 x 8.25) (Set of 3)
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Located in the Vosges region of France, Clairefontaine was established in 1863 on the site of a 16th century paper mill. The firm is noted for being the first school stationery manufacturer in France, and, to this day, European students from kindergarten through doctoral studies appreciate the fine quality of Clairefontaine's notebooks.
Clairefontaine is currently the only manufacturer making its own paper for its own products. This guarantees not only consistent quality, but also controls the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. Clairefontaine reduces its water consumption through advanced recycling of the water used in the production process. The water is returned to the River Meurthe cleaner than when it arrived at the Vosges mill. The water is so clean when it leaves the facility local people can fish, boat and swim downstream within sight of the mill.
Another point of interest: The ink of all Clairefontaine and Rhodia products have been changed to abide by the most stringent European environmental standards such as REACH and NF. They are now water based rather than petroleum or solvent based. They are non toxic and non irritating. While the colors remain the same, they are now made from vegetable oil pigments rather than mineral one. Those inks can be made from a variety of sources including soy-bean, corn and linseed oils.


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Hi everyone!
I just got the I beam put in my acoustic yesterday. It sounded good on my amp at home but when I took it to play at a local pub my mate said it sounded quite tinny.
Does that mean now I have to mess around with the EQ on amps/pannels etc where ever I play
Can it be changed on the actual pick up?
OR dit the pro repairer put it in the wrong place or could be moved to a better spot?
Really would love some help, especially from someone who works for LR BAGGS as Ive spent 300bucks and want a good sound NOT a tinny sound =(


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Topp Stemning På Lokal Bar
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We're experiencing one of the nastiest heat waves on record here in the Northeastern United States. Unaccustomed to relentless temps above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, folks are grasping at anything to keep cool. One newspaper article I saw suggested that 'thinking cool' simply must be part of the equation if one is going to weather this heat wave with any sort grace. In that spirit, I've been casting about for music that makes me think of cooler climes. Happily, there's a great deal of terrific Scandinavian pop that's fueling my wishful dreaming.
A prime example is Topp Stemning På Lokal Bar (rough paraphrase – the local bar has terrific ambiance), the US Debut CD of Norwegian electro-pop collective Casiokids. It's touted as the first Norwegian language pop release in the States. And, while apart from a few Nibelung names, my Norwegian is virtually nonexistent, I can attest that there are no musical language barriers here.
As their moniker indicates, Casiokids happily channel eighties era synth pop signatures. But they mold these into a disparate soundscape, that encompasses both dance pop and more avant electronica: often simultaneously! The results are apt to capture both one's intellect and their choreographic impulses. I'd dance too – if only it weren't so darn hot!
Casiokids have been championed by a number of indie stalwarts; chief among these advocates are their label mates Of Montreal. One can see why they're excited by the catchy yet substantial fare. Indeed, several tracks from Topp Stemning På Lokal Bar have inspired remixes. "Fot i Hose" has been the recepient of particularly fruitful attentions. Courtesy of our friends at RCRDLBL, check out the song below.
Casiokids Tour Dates:
Wed 8/18 – San Francisco, CA – Cafe Du Nord
Thu 8/19 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
Fri 8/20 – Seattle, WA – The Vera Project
Sat 8/21 – Vancouver, BC – Media Club
Tue 8/24 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
Wed 8/25 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
Thu 8/26 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
Fri 8/27 – Toronto, ON – Supermarket
Sat 8/28 – Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands
Sun 8/29 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
Mon 8/30 – Washington, DC – DC9
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Beaver Baseball Going After another Deep Postseason Run
Beaver Baseball Going After another Deep Postseason Run
Despite losing a large group of starters to graduation following its World Series run in 2011, the Buena Vista baseball team still made it within two wins of a third straight NCAA Regional berth last season, and the Beavers will have the majority of that line-up back as it looks to make another deep postseason run in 2013.
"This year's team is very, very together," says head coach Steve Eddie, who's entering his 13th year at the helm. "They love each other, get along great and are in great physical shape."
Eddie will have the luxury of having at least six regular position-player starters back from a year ago when his squad finished 24-19 (13-11 IIAC). He also loses just one starting pitcher and one relief pitcher to graduation.
"Depth is certainly going to be a big positive for us," says Eddie, who has been named the State of Iowa's College Baseball Coach of the Year in two of the last three years. "We'll have some nice competition at a few spots, especially within our pitching staff. Having a great deal of versatile and experienced players back to take the field will hopefully allow us to blend together well and be nice and explosive."
Senior Ryan Scheetz (Omaha, Neb./Millard North) highlights the list of returning position players for the Beavers after a solid junior campaign which saw him land Second Team All-IIAC honors. He led the team and ranked sixth among the Iowa Conference leaders with a .352 overall batting average and was fourth in the IIAC in RBI (33) and total bases (79). He has made over 70 starts the last two years.
"He's such a consistent player," adds Eddie. "We know what we'll get out of him each time he steps onto the field."
Scheetz has been just as automatic on the defensive side of things as well, committing just five errors in over 350 total chances at first base last year after earning a Rawlings Gold Glove award as a sophomore.
Junior Weston Foxx (Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn), along with sophomores Dillon Plath (Omaha, Neb./Burke) and Jesse Munsterman (St. Peter, Minn./St. Peter), and senior Neil Eddie (Owatonna, Minn./Owatonna), started at least 30 games for BVU last season, with all four of them hitting at least .295. Foxx was second on the team behind Scheetz in hits (46), doubles (8) and RBI (27). He tied for the lead with 21 walks and was tied for third with six stolen bases. He ranked ninth in the IIAC in on-base percentage. Plath tied for second in the league with four triples.
Nick Schlecht (Omaha, Neb./Skutt) is also back and will add depth and his valuable speed in the outfield. He scored a team-high 31 runs a year ago and stole eight bases. Junior Ryan Titman (Boone, Iowa/Boone) started 30 games and is a versatile utility player for the Beavers. Junior Joe Paletta (Omaha, Neb./Millard South), who hit over .500 during the IIAC Tournament last year as a designated hitter and hit six home runs and drove in 34 runs as a freshman two years ago, is also back and looks to provide stability in the middle of the line-up.
"We're going to have nice speed around the outfield as well as several options with personnel," says Eddie. "Munsterman has done a nice job transitioning from right field to shortstop, and he, along with Weston and Titman, will add a nice deal of depth up the middle."
The Beavers will have to replace four-year starting third baseman Brock Yossi, who also earned Second Team All-IIAC accolades a year ago, and Eddie will probably turn to junior college transfer Jeremy Lambert (Alta, Iowa/Alta-Aurelia) to fill the void.
"He's a big, strong kid who has been a part of success at the junior college level with Iowa Central Community College," Eddie says.
Freshman Brandon Wessels (Palmer, Iowa/Manson NW Webster), who sat out last season with an injury, is also expected to provide a great deal of depth both at catcher and in the outfield.
The only other two voids left behind by starters come on the mound with starting lefthander Michael Dirkx and right-handed closer, James Stone. The duo joined Yossi and Scheetz as Second Team All-IIAC selections. Dirkx tied for the team lead with 12 starts and finished with three wins, including a pair of shutouts. Stone led the way with 16 appearances and held a 1.37 ERA over 26.1 innings pitched, to go along with five saves. He finished his career as the program's all-time career saves leader with 17.
Despite losing those two arms, depth should not be a problem for Eddie on the hill with several veterans back looking to fill those voids, along with a number of fresh, young newcomers.
Leading the way at the front of the rotation will be sophomore Ian Grigsby (Gretna, Neb./Gretna), junior Jon Ringblom (Omaha, Neb./Milalrd North) and senior Reggie Kock (Breda, Iowa/Ar-We-Va). That trio combined for 11 wins in 2012, with Ringblom leading the team and ranking ninth among IIAC hurlers in innings pitched (71.0) and tying with Dirkx for fifth in the league with 56 strikeouts. Grigsby, meanwhile, posted a stellar 1.10 ERA in 32.2 innings of work, while walking only 10. Kock's nine starts were second on the staff and his 45 innings were third. Both he and Ringblom were also starters during the team's World Series run in 2011.
Eddie will have plenty of other arms to choose from to complete his rotation and says it makes for a lot of nice hard practices.
"There are several guys vying for open spots and it makes for a lot of competitive practices," he states. "It gives us so many options and also gives us the opportunity to give some guys added time off. We know with more depth on the mound, it gives us a better chance to succeed when it comes tournament time."
Other potential starters include junior Andrew Marshall (Sheldon, Iowa/Sheldon), sophomore Lucas Hadaway (Sheldahl, Iowa/North Polk) and freshman Kendall Hazel (Sergeant Bluff, Iowa/Sergeant Bluff-Luton). Marshall made his only appearance of the year in 2012 against Coe College in the IIAC Tournament Championship game, allowing just two earned runs in four innings. Hadaway went 2-0 in seven appearances, to go along with one save. He struck out 21 batters in 25 innings of work. Hazel is in his first collegiate season after earning First Team All-State accolades three times during his prep career with the Warriors.
Not only are pitchers vying to fill roles in the rotation, the bullpen will also be a strong asset for the Beavers. Eddie says he's counting on big seasons from guys like senior relievers Griffin Hatten (Bancroft, Iowa/North Sentral Kossuth), Tyler Lefeber (Harlan, Iowa/Harlan) and Brennan Holm (Fairmont, Minn./South Central). Sophomore Jake Bjorkgren (Urbandale, Iowa/Urbandale), who played only basketball for BVU last season, has been impressive throughout the fall season and now at the start of the spring campaign. Eddie thinks he has the potential to be a nice power arm at the back-end of the bullpen.
Additional arms that saw valuable experience a year ago also include sophomores Scott Harris (Grimes, Iowa/Dallas Center-Grimes) and Cam Beatty (Omaha, Neb./Millard North), who combined for 13 innings of work in 13 relief appearances.
That depth will be a key factor as the team moves into the Iowa Conference schedule. The league coaches have adapted a new format to the schedule beginning this year and will play four-game series with doubleheaders being played on both Friday and Saturday.
"It'll be hard to sweep someone, but with the depth we have, we're hoping we can take three-out-of-four more often than not," Eddie says. "We need to stay away from the bad weekends."
The team will get a taste of where it is in all phases of its game right out of the gate. It will play four games in three days in St. Louis, Mo., with three of the four opponents either ranked or receiving votes in this year's d3baseball.com preseason poll.
The season kicks-off on Friday, March 1 against Webster University, a team that made its first-ever trip into the World Series last year and is ranked 10th in the d3baseball.com preseason poll. Later that day will be a match-up with Washington University (Mo.), who is receiving votes in the poll. After facing North Central College (Ill.) on Saturday, BVU turns around and faces North Park on Sunday afternoon; a team that went 31-14 a year ago and is also receiving a number of votes in the poll.
"Our goal is to see the best pitching we possibly can and be able to hit and score runs against good teams," says Eddie. "We're going to need to be ready for that type of competition as we move into the league schedule."
With the larger number of conference games this season, there is only the need for 12 non-conference games. Following that first four-game trip, the team will stay on the road to play a three-game weekend series at Nebraska Wesleyan on March 16 and 17 before heading to Tucson, Arizona for five varsity and two reserve games to wrap up the non-conference slate.
Upon returning from that trip, the Beavers look to make a charge in conference play right out of the gate with eight straight home games, beginning with four against Luther College on March 29 and 30. First pitch on both days is scheduled for 1:00pm. The team then plays a four-game set at home with Wartburg College on April 5 and 6.
Then comes the first IIAC road trip of the year at defending IIAC Tournament champion, Coe College, for a doubleheader on April 9. Later in the year, it will also play a four-game series at defending IIAC regular season champion, Central College, on April 26 and 27. The home finale comes against the Kohawks on Tuesday, April 30, with a 1:00pm doubleheader.
"It'll be a grind through the schedule," Eddie adds, "but having the depth we have and quality bench guys will help us out tremendously."


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New York Cheesecake
This authentic creamy dessert will add a taste of New York to any dining table
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
Nutrition: per slice (of 12)
- kcal549
- fat41g
- saturates24g
- carbs37g
- sugars25g
- fibre1g
- protein11g
- salt1.04g
For the crust
- 85g butter melted, plus extra for tin
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
- 140g digestive biscuit, made into fine crumbs
- 1 tbsp sugar, granulated or golden caster
Honey and syrups made from concentrated fruit juice were the earliest known sweeteners. Today,…
For the cheesecake filling
- 3 x 300g/11oz pack Philadelphia cheese, or other full-fat soft cheese
- 250g golden caster sugar
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon (about 2 tsp)
Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
- 1½ tsp lemon juice
- 3 large egg, plus 1 yolk
- 284ml carton soured cream
For the soured cream topping
- 142ml carton soured cream
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Position an oven shelf in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4. Line the base of a 23cm springform cake tin with parchment paper. For the crust, melt the butter in a medium pan. Stir in the biscuit crumbs and sugar so the mixture is evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack while preparing the filling.
For the filling, increase the oven temperature to fan 200C/conventional 240C/gas 9. In a table top mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the soft cheese at medium-low speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, gradually add the sugar, then the flour and a pinch of salt, scraping down the sides of the bowl and the paddle twice.
Swap the paddle attachment for the whisk. Continue by adding the vanilla, lemon zest and juice. Whisk in the eggs and yolk, one at a time, scraping the bowl and whisk at least twice. Stir the 284ml carton of soured cream until smooth, then measure 200ml/7fl oz (just over 3⁄4 of the carton). Continue on low speed as you add the measured soured cream (reserve the rest). Whisk to blend, but don't over-beat. The batter should be smooth, light and somewhat airy.
Brush the sides of the springform tin with melted butter and put on a baking sheet. Pour in the filling - if there are any lumps, sink them using a knife - the top should be as smooth as possible. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to fan 90C/conventional 110C/gas 1⁄4 and bake for 25 minutes more. If you gently shake the tin, the filling should have a slight wobble. Turn off the oven and open the oven door for a cheesecake that's creamy in the centre, or leave it closed if you prefer a drier texture. Let cool in the oven for 2 hours. The cheesecake may get a slight crack on top as it cools.
Combine the reserved soured cream with the 142ml carton, the sugar and lemon juice for the topping. Spread over the cheesecake right to the edges. Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Run a round-bladed knife around the sides of the tin to loosen any stuck edges. Unlock the side, slide the cheesecake off the bottom of the tin onto a plate, then slide the parchment paper out from underneath.
Mixing the ingredients
The way you blend the ingredients is crucial: under-beating can lead to a lumpy mixture, over-beating can whip in too much air. This can result in uneven cooking, bubbles, and cracking.
Keep everything at room temperature
Keep everything at room temperature. To avoid lumps and ensure even mixing without over-beating, it is essential to have the soft cheese at room temperature before starting. Ideally, let it come to room temperature in its pack for 2 hours. If you're short of time, cut the soft cheese into chunks and leave to soften for 1 hour. It also helps to have a tabletop mixer with a powerful motor. But if you don't have one, a hand-held mixer works fine.
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This cheesecake is heaven! I first made it for an after dinner treat for the family... And boy was this worth making.
It is time well worth spent, and worth making a day or so before your dinner guests... it is rich, creamy, and tasty on the taste buds, you will NEVER buy a ready made cheesecake ever again, if you do and compare - you will never match the texture, taste or tanginess of the lemon... A true beauty of a recipe! People will come to dinner hoping you've made this for desert?!!
Beautiful cheesecake! The lemon works wonders. I stuck to the recipie when it came to amounts and used a chocolate digestive base. The only confusion I had was about the amount of soured cream from the way the recipie is written but used 284ml for the filling and 142ml for the topping as it says in the ingredient section. I thought that the topping did add extra flavour and I chilled it for nearly 12 hours. It was much loved and enjoyed!!
This cheesecake is delicious!! I was worried from all the comments that it would go wrong and take me hours to do but actually it was very easy. I have never made a cheesecake before, that alone a baked one. Also it is very easy to convert to gluten free with ready made gluten free digestives for the base. A real hit for anyone who is gluten intolerant as you never see GF cheesecake in the shops!
I had a slightly smaller tin than the one in the recipe so just used two thirds of the topping ingredients which turned out to be the perfect amount.
I used about 200g of gluten free digestives with the 85g of butter in the recipe and no extra sugar for the base. As someone suggested earlier I painted the base with egg white before baking for 10 minutes, this prevented it going soggy.
When I baked the cheesecake I did the same as stated in the recipe, not sure if it mattered but I did not open the oven door when going from 200C down to 90C so the heat was retained and the oven cooled down slower. I also left it in the oven for about 3 hours to cool with the door shut.
I did not bother with the topping as I thought the cheesecake on its own was enough so I am not sure what that would add to it. I also left out the lemon zest and put a little more vanilla in it as I did not want a lemon flavour.
Overall though it was perfect, nicely cooked and no cracks. Everyone was very impressed and it went very quickly! I suspect it will be requested again. The only difficult bit was waiting until the next day to try some!
No need to bake the biscuit base as commented by others, also I would advise using 250g of digestives for the 23cm tin, 100g butter and no sugar (unless you want to). The recipe is not terribly well written and I'm glad I read the comments first for clarification. Use 200ml of the soured cream in the cheese mixture. I made the topping which I think is worthwhile doing, and also a blackberry couli (recipe of here) which goes well with the cheesecake. It tastes divine, is easy to make and lasts very well in the fridge.
i'm giving this only 3 stars, because even though the end result IS delicious, this recipe is badly written and confusing to follow. Ditto all the other comments about the sour cream measurements. Thanks to other reviewers' warnings I read this several times before attempting and it turned out ok - make sure to butter the sides of the tin really thoroughly as some of the cheese mixture stuck to the sides when I turned mine out!
One thing I think this recipe gets wrong; telling you to bake the biscuit base first. This is completely unnecessary. I did it once and by the time the filling had baked the base had burned slightly. Just put the base in followed by the filling and bake together. Otherwise, this is a very good recipe.
I've commented before to say that I rewrote the recipe on my blog to help make the recipe clearer. Since then I have updated my recipe to make a thicker base (doubled the biscuit + half as much butter again) and also changed the lemon quantities.
Here it is if you want to check it out - http://www.curlyscooking.co.uk/?p=1209
This was my first time at making cheesecake, so I took the advice of others and increased the quantity of the biscuits to around 200g but kept the butter and sugar as per the recipe.
I didn't use an electric mixer - I mixed everything by hand as per the order in the recipe, although was a bit worried about overmixing as it said to mix until cheese was creamy, but I thought it was already quite creamy to begin with.
To clarify, as some people were a bit confused by the recipe: melt the butter and add biscuits/ sugar in the pan, then press this mixture into the base of your springform pan and bake that. Once done, you then add your filling on top of the biscuit base and put the springform tin into on top of a baking tray before you put into the oven.
I used a gas oven, baking at 10 mins at gas mask 9, but then 25 minutes on gas mark 1 (as my oven doesn't go down to 1/2 gas mark!). Once baked, it had quite a bit of a wobble but I cooled in the oven for 2 hours with door closed and it had no cracks and was pretty much smooth. My gas oven heats from below rather than the back so don't know if that had anything to do with it, or maybe I just got lucky! I didn't use any parchment paper - although the biscuit base stuck in places, it didn't really get soggy.
Cheese filling was lovely and I'm glad I made the sour cream topping, although I like quite a dense cheesecake, so although we started eating it 12 hours after cooking, I felt it was better after 48 hours as had firmed up more.
I have to agree with a lot of the comments about the biscuit base! I wish I had read them before making it. I would possibly double the amount of biscuits but leave the sugar and butter the same as mine turned out a little bit soggy in the middle and tasted far too buttery. I didn't bother with the soured cream topping but the rest turned out really good (just a shame about the base). The only other thing I would say is that the mixture makes a lot and it's a very tall cheesecake, I had loads left over so if I make it again then I'll try and use a taller tin.
After reading the comments, I opted for slightly more biscuit than recipe suggested (around 250g), but with keeping the butter and sugar the same. For the main 'cheese' of the cake, I also used 800g of cream cheese instead of 900g but added 300ml sour cream. The cheesecake is rather tall, so you can easily get away with less cream cheese mixture if you prefer.
The cheesecake went rather well, the biscuit base was a good thickness, but got slightly soggy in parts due to the baking parchment, which I may omit next time as it seems unnecessary if the tin is greased sufficiently.
The cheese itself came out a very good consistency, fluffy and not too moist, but not dry either. The cheese mix set nicely in my fan oven (at 20 degrees less than specified in the recipe) and for the exact suggested baking times. When I took it out of the oven after the second, longer cooler bake, it was still slightly wobbly but this did firm up after another 2 hours in the oven (off, but door shut) and an overnight stint in the fridge. The top of the cheese had ever so slightly caught on one side but otherwise looked good. I recommend running a knife round the circumference of the cheese at this stage, before putting it back in the oven, as this will help guard against cracks. I still got one little crack in the top of mine, but I covered this up with a mango coulis (arrowroot + fruit purée + sugar).
This is an easy and fairly foolproof recipe, unlike other cheesecakes I've tried before.
Here are some tips I have learnt from my own cheesecake failures:
It is important to bake the cheesecake gently and be patient - if in doubt err on the side of lower heat and longer as too hot a temperature can curdle the cheese.
Don't worry if the cheese seems too wobbly when you take it out of the oven, it can firm up a lot while cooling.
It's also important not to overbeat the cream cheese or eggs, so try to mix until the ingredients are just incorporated.
If the biscuit base isn't pressed securely enough into the tin, this can cause it to crumble, so try to compact this as much as possible (easier said than done!)
Delicious cheesecake. After reading comments below, I increased the amount of biscuits by 50% but left the butter at the same level and omitted the sugar. I also scaled down the cheesecake mixture by a third. Everyone loved it. I served it with fresh raspberries and blueberries and a raspberry coulis. Will definitely make it again.
Best recipe I have ever tried. Has never let me down. Mind you, it used to be tricky because my old oven couldn't do low temperatures and I had to constantly take the tin in and out of the oven. Ten years on and I have upgraded the kitchen, so no more juggling baking sheets. But still the best cake ever!
This recipe is great, everyone I've made it for has loved it. I agree the recipe is slightly confusing, I have tried to make it clearer on my blog http://www.curlyscooking.co.uk/?p=1209
Results: worked really well, very nice. Base a bit wet. Pleased with my first baking cake experience.
Should say for the filling: 200ml of soured cream.
Instructions for base were a bit all over the place took me ages to realise I needed to transfer base from pot to tin, then bake, not bake in the pot. I nearly ruined it at that point.
I followed the instructions exactly. I use my wife's magimix 4400 with the beating/whisking attachment at all times and it just worked.
Removing the cake from the tin wasnt happening very well. I couldnt fit the round knife down the side of the tin without pushing the greese proof paper/parchment paper down as well. So I just unclipped the tin and pulled the paper away, that worked. The paper under the cake wasnt sliding anyway, so i just transfer the bottom of the tin onto a plate and cut it from there.
Even though I used 240g of biscuit base (i increased the butter and sugar proportionately too), the base was still wet in some areas. Next time I'll not increase butter and sugar.
Questions (29)
Could you amend the recipe to list 200ml of sour cream stirred until smooth, under filling and then simply state the total amount of sour cream required for the topping?
I had a 500g tub, pour out 280ml, stirred that through then added another 200ml, slowly, with the beater running! I've only just realised my mistake now that I have no cream left for the topping, (which I couldn't understand as I was sure I'd bought he correct amount after reading the ingredients and making my shopping list). Thankfully it looks ok. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it tastes ok and has firmed up in time for our party.
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This recipe is great! I amended the ingredients though. I used 350g biscuits, a 385g tin of sweetened condensed milk instead of sugar, 250ml sour cream (to mix in), avoided the lemon and mixed in all the ingredients together (whisked by hand as I prefer feeling the texture). I baked as follows and the cheesecake was superb - no cracks, moist and just right. I also replaced the topping with a lime curd I had made a couple hours earlier - the sweet and sour really compliment each other without being too overpowering. PS this was my first attempt ever making a cheesecake.
Just a tip I use while baking cakes or cupcakes. If you want a light airy cake substitute butter with oil even if your recipe states butter. If you want a more dense and heavy cake use butter! :)


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July 6, 2010 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: WIC Contract Rate Increase
SUBJECT 2: Sesame Workshop Corrects Access Number in Free Guide
SUBJECT 3: WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Study Final Implementation Report
SUBJECT 4: Learning Dynamics Newsletter
SUBJECT 5: New Nutrition Education Items – Oral Health
SUBJECT 6: Upcoming Changes to Formulas - Important!
SUBJECT 7: 2011 Contract Scope of Work
SUBJECT 8: 2010 WIC Conference
- WIC Contract Rate Increase: Local Agency Administrators and WIC Coordinators were sent an email on Friday, July 2 announcing the following: The WIC program is offering a per participant rate increase in fiscal year (FY) 2010 for local WIC agencies that need the additional funds to provide WIC services. Agencies can elect to receive a per participant rate increase from $12 per participant to $13 per participant retroactive to October 1, 2009. Local WIC agencies are asked to review their WIC budget and expenditures to date and their current level of service to assess their need for and ability to spend these additional funds by September 30, 2010.
The rate increase is not mandatory and will not be applied across the board to all agencies. We ask each agency to be prepared to discuss their needs with their WIC technical assistance (TA) staff and based on that discussion determine whether they do or do not want the rate increase in FY 2010. The per participant rate will be $13 for FFY 2011 (beginning October 1, 2010).
The additional funds can be used to negate the impact of a caseload reduction that is needed based on current levels of service. Other priority uses for additional WIC funds include: reclaiming in-kind funds already used to pay for agency staff; obtaining privacy partitions to ensure confidentiality for WIC participants; purchasing portable WIC signage for main and satellite sites; paying staff time to do outreach for the purpose of increasing WIC caseload; increasing WIC service hours to accommodate participants that work during regular business hours; adding more nutritionist time; and opening satellite sites to make services more available for participants. If your needs are outside these priorities, please share them with your WIC TA staff person.
Each agency will be called by their TA staff person within the next two weeks. If you have any questions before you are contacted, please contact your TA staff.
- Sesame Workshop Corrects Access Number in Free Guide: The State WIC office was notified by one of our LWPs about an inaccurate 800 number for the SNAP program that was referenced in the Sesame Street Families Stand Together – A Guide for Getting through Tough Times? Once we were notified, we contacted both USDA and NWA of this error. These free booklets were sent to most of our LWPS. Your agency can choose to mark out that phone number, which is on page 10 of the booklet (remember to do both English and Spanish sides of the booklet) or remove the entire page (both English and Spanish). The following was received from the National WIC Association addressing this error:
Sesame Workshop Corrects Access Number in Free Guide
Washington, DC, 28 June 2010 – Some State and Local Agencies may have in circulation copies of "Sesame Street Families Stand Together – A Guide for Getting Through Tough Times?" provided free through a partnership between NWA and Sesame Workshop.
It has come to NWA's attention that copies of the "Guide" printed earlier this year and in circulation offers an 800 number that once belonged to the SNAP program (at the time of printing, but has since been changed) that now provides access to a porn site. On page 10 of the Guide, the booklet reads: For food assistance and health services: Contact SNAP at www.fns.usda.gov/fsp or 1-800-388-8887. Since discovering this unfortunate problem:
- Sesame Workshop has updated the USDA SNAP website address and toll-free number on their website;
- The next print run for the kit will delete the number, update the website and drive anyone to seek a local number on the USDA website;
- Sesame Workshop will continue to use this policy as they move forward with future print publications to avoid any issues with numbers that are no longer in service or have changed as the Sesame Workshop website is updated frequently;
- Sesame Workshop and the USDA have spoken about this and the USDA is pleased with the measures taken to correct the situation.
NWA regrets any confusion or embarrassment this situation may have created. If you have any questions, contact your district nutritionist.
- The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Study Final Implementation Report has been released and is available on the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website at http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/.
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) undertook the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling study to understand both the way that breastfeeding peer counseling grants are being used, and their impact on breastfeeding among WIC participants. It will ultimately provide a comprehensive and systematic picture of the implementation and impact of the Loving Support Peer Counseling program. This initial report, which looked at grants provided in FY 2007 and 2009, focuses on implementation, describing the process by which States implemented the Loving Support model, and how funds are being used. It also describes general characteristics and operational issues in a sample of local WIC agencies implementing the program, and explores five agencies in more depth through local case studies.
A second study, on the impact of an enhancement of the Loving Support Peer Counseling Program on breastfeeding outcomes for WIC participants, is underway. Attached you will find the report summary, the full report is available on the FNS website. If you have any questions, contact your district nutritionist.
- Learning Dynamics Newsletter: Attached is the latest "Customer Service Notes for WIC." This issue is on emotional intelligence and was written by Learning Dynamics' Senior Consultant, Kira Copperman. Ms. Copperman has written articles and presented workshops on emotional intelligence. If you have any questions, contact your district nutritionist.
- New Nutrition Education Items – Oral Health: The following new brochures will be available at the DHSS warehouse in a couple of weeks:
- A Healthy Smile for Your Baby (#907)
- A Healthy Smile for Your Child (#908)
During the week of July 6, 2010, WIC Nutrition Coordinators will receive e-mail with a link to the survey monkey to answer questions about quantities of brochures that your agency needs. Please complete the questionnaire by July 16, 2010. Your agency will receive the new brochures from the warehouse during the week of July 19, 2010. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Takako Tagami at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Upcoming Changes to Formulas - Important! Please read the attached notification letter which describes upcoming changes listed below and share with your staff.
- Name Change - Enfamil Premium (Effective August 1, 2010)
- EnfaGrow Soy (24 oz) – Powder
If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- 2011 Contract Scope of Work: It will soon be time to complete the WIC Local Agency Plan for the coming fiscal/contract year. Knowing what changes the contract will include is an important part of the planning process. Attached is the Fiscal Year 2011 Local Agency Nutrition Services Contract Scope of Work for local WIC providers. In some instances wording was revised for clarity or to match policy; in others, paragraphs were moved or combined for consistency. A few items are new this year. Notable changes from the previous contract year are highlighted in yellow. The reimbursement rate for the 2011 contract year will be $13.00 per participant served. Please contact your assigned WIC technical assistance staff with any questions about the scope of work.
- 2010 WIC Conference: 2010 WIC Conference will be held October 25, 26, and 27, 2010. Are you planning to attend the 2010 WIC Conference in Oct? The 2010 WIC Conference offers opportunities to network with WIC colleagues, keep up-to-date on breastfeeding trends, see your favorite vendor, and ask the WIC Director your questions. Please review the planned Agenda at a Glance in the attachment. If you plan to attend, let us know by completing the attached Conference Optimizer and returning to email@example.com by July 19, 2010 or as soon as possible. Please use the Optimizer attachment to estimate the cost of registration, meals, lodging, and travel. Registration will be available in the 2010 contract through an amendment, allowing registration on the Early Bird Rate. The other costs will be included in the LAP for planning and in the FFY 2011 Local WIC Provider contract. If you have any questions, please contact your district TA staff.
2010 WIC Conference Worksheet
A Healthy Smile for Your Baby (#907)
A Healthy Smile for Your Child (#908)
Draft Conference Agenda
Formula Change Notification Letter
FY11 WIC Scope of Work
Learning Dynamics WIC Tips for June 2010
WIC Peer Counseling Summary
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John,Are you referring to buying the VT pepperoni locally in MA? If so, can you share the stores where it's available? I'll in MA next week, and if it's available in any stores, I might pick some up.
Thanks everyone for your replies! It's all very helpful. I have a couple of questions about Hormel retail vs. food service pepperoni. I found a bulk food store that sells several Hormel pepperoni products that are from their food service branch. Does anyone know anything about the differences between these? The food service pepperoni is Hormel #5760 http://www.hormelfoodservice.com/products/product-details.aspx?itemno=5760 and I'm curious how it compares to the regular Hormel retail pepperoni http://www.hormelfoods.com/brands/hormel/hormelpepperoni.aspx# The two have different serving sizes, but when I scaled the nutrition facts to equal serving sizes, the food service pepperoni is about 6.7% lower in calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, etc. They're clearly different formulations, but I don't have any clue about the taste differences. Does anyone have any insight?
Craig,Thank you so much for the detailed response! Interesting that you think the 30 g serving size may be an error, the 3 pound packages at the store had the same label, so if it is an error, it's not just on the website, but on the actual product as well. That's very interesting about the pork, beef vs. pork and beef distinction. I don't see any products on the retail page that list pork and beef as the first ingredient, am I missing it? I have been using the pillow package, and that's the only Hormel pepperoni I've tried.
I think I've seen Bridgford sticks locally, but am hesitant to try them due to a mediocre taste test review by Cook's Illustrated and the fact that I hate slicing pepperoni. Are there any Bridgford proponents here? Is it worth it?
Cook's Illustrated reviewed the prepackaged slices, Ryan, not the sticks...The Bridgford stick pepperoni, if you're not too darn lazy to slice it yourself, is actually quite good.
The 16 oz stick is much better (my opinion, of course).
If you can ever splurge the Vermont Cure & Smoke is the way to goIt will cup in a regular home oven
I got a note from Central Market yesterday that they will have it back in stock in Houston on Saturday. If they don't currently have it in Dallas, I bet they would be happy to get it for you.
I actually did buy a case of Ezzo several years ago (25 lbs), for about $70 if I remember correctly. (I'm sure the price has gone up considerably by now.) I probably only used about half of the pepperoni because I didn't think it was as good as the hype, but I still think it was a much better deal than paying $40 or $50 for five pizzas' worth of pepperoni. As I know now (thanks to the dumpster diving method of research), there is at least one specific brand of pepperoni that I would gladly buy by the case, which I may do if I start making more pizzas than I have been making.
Just for clarity, the first pic was a 50 second bake with Molinari pepperoni. The second pics was a 55ish second bake with Vermont smoked pepperoni.


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What a fresh and beautiful color scheme! I'm so inspired:)ReplyDelete
Love the idea of tying a ribbon around your pillows! Adorable!ReplyDelete
Yep, in the middle of a mess right now! And, just returned from (my fifth) Home Depot with an urn to put my tree in. Yea! Thanks for the idea.ReplyDelete
I love the ribbon-wrapped pillow! Easy and fun!ReplyDelete
I totally get bored with the same decorations year after year. Each time I open the boxes it makes me cranky b/c I always want "something different." Love your pothead!ReplyDelete
Love it! That painting is gorgeous as is your decor! xo KristinReplyDelete
Gorgeous! I love the ribbon wrapped pillow idea! I set up our Christmas tree last weekend but that's when we realized that we donated our lights last year because we thought our tree was pre-lit. Needless to say, our tree has been up sans lights/ornaments for a week since we've been too lazy to run to the store hahaReplyDelete
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Do you know where moe came from? Love him!!!ReplyDelete
I love the idea of tying some ribbon around a throw pillow -- I would have never thought to do that, but you're right -- instant Holiday cheer and easy peasy! Mr. Moe is lookin' mighty fine with that head of hair, by the way! ;-) Looking forward to seeing more of your Christmas decor!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! LOVE IT ALL!ReplyDelete
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