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About the Author: Joseph Witters serves as a Strategic Planning Officer in the Office of Policy, Planning and Resources for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
I recently had the privilege to meet and talk with a roomful of dedicated citizen diplomats. When I say a roomful, I am talking about over 400 people who have gathered this week in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Summit & Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy. The November 16-19 event is examining how American citizen diplomats can help shape U.S. foreign relations in the 21st century. The summit, hosted by the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy (USCCD) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, has brought together U.S. citizen diplomats and an array of national and international experts to address current global challenges and opportunities.
The summit is a call to action to every American citizen. Whether you are interested in global health, development, higher education, music, art, dance, business, etc., there is something you can do to engage with the world.
During the opening plenary, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale welcomed summit participants and encouraged them to continue their ongoing efforts as citizen diplomats.
"We must engage with people at all levels, in all sectors of society. And, as President Obama has stated, we must engage with them on the basis of mutual respect and mutual understanding; an engagement which fosters a spirit of collective action to address our common problems," Under Secretary McHale stated.
"The task ahead is enormous, and it is not one that government can or should do alone," added McHale. "If we are to do this job and do it right, we need the help and support of all our citizens. That is why the work you will be doing at this summit is so critical to our efforts."
I have been impressed and moved by some amazing participants and panelists at the summit. In one panel, I heard an experienced military officer who had served in Afghanistan say, "NGOs in conflict areas are my heroes." In another panel, I listened to a discussion on virtual exchanges, breaking down language barriers through crowdsourcing, and on the ever-evolving use of mobile phones. Today, more than any time in history, citizen diplomats have tools at their fingertips to connect with and engage with other cultures.
In yet another panel, I listened to the former first lady of Honduras, Mary Flake Flores, recount her story of the overwhelming support her nation received from the American people following the disaster of Hurricane Mitch in 1998. At one point, she was brought to tears as she reflected on the generosity of all those who helped Honduras in its time of need. Her story touched a chord with me, because I was in neighboring Nicaragua when Hurricane Mitch hit, and I remember helping communities to rebuild and clean up after the disaster. Any animosity or reservations they had toward me, a "gringo," immediately went out the door. I was now a brother and friend. I was a young American citizen who learned more about myself by serving others. I was, and continue to be, a citizen diplomat.
To find out what you can do as a citizen diplomat, or to read more about the summit, click here.
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R.C. in California writes:
"We must engage with people at all levels, in all sectors of society. And, as President Obama has stated, we must engage with them on the basis of mutual respect and mutual understanding; an engagement which fosters a spirit of collective action to address our common problems,â€
This statement is a joke coming from this President. Engaging in "Mutual respect and understanding" does not mean bowing down and caving in to other governments. This President has been an embarrassment in foreign policy especially when it comes to his lack of engagement with the Japanese government and its continued sanctioning and continued abduction of American children. It is gutless and pathetic for the President of the most powerful country on earth to continue to cave in to the Japanese government on this issue. Defenseless American born and raised children are being abducted every week from this country and this President doesn't even raise the issue in Japan last weekend. This is teh 2nd time in a year he has CHOSEN not to raise this issue with the Japanese Prime Minster, even though he was asked to by dozens of members of congress. He should be ashamed of himself. Enjoy your holdiays with your children Mr. President. Thousands of us parent of abducted children will not have that luxury. Thanks for nothing AGAIN.
Kenneth C. in Virginia writes:
It now become our problem to reverse 200 yrs. plus of manipulative Governmental tactics. What next baby sit for the President's daughters!
Gerald W. in Nebraska writes:
Outstanding comments on a great effort. I will also continue to be a citizen diplomat.
John P. in Greece writes:
Extremely influential post Mrs. Witters! There is a big difference between a chicken and a hawk!
I used to call it "amateur diplomatsâ€, but your term is far more better than mine. That's exactly what we all should be: "citizen diplomatsâ€; people who care!
If you participate in a dialogue, you may be a winner. However, if you don't, you are a loser for sure!
Eric (recently) posted something here saying (among other interesting things) that people who comment (readers too!) are brave enough to do so! I'm sure he meant: "to participateâ€.
He is right! It's not that easy to surpass yourself (and the anti-american propaganda).
But, only if you make it "thereâ€, you are not a chicken!
My suggestion to people who read and comment: You must leave all of your "fears†back and be yourself. Moreover, be honest. Even if your opinion is not necessarily accepted, or rejected, or whatever…
This is the biggest gift of Democracy: participate!
There are no black helicopters in the night, no spies that will kill you (except in my country house by the sea –CHUCKLE- I mean the insects), no revenge for what someone writes, or believes.
And SD and DipNote gave us this privilege!
So, the real meaning of my comment is to advice leaders of all the countries, diplomats of everywhere in the globe, civilians, anyone, to participate and "get a chairâ€.
Let's write a DipNote!
Nico J. in Indonesia writes:
I want to know about US Government's policy on the people of Papua and their Independence movement. Is there any hope for the US Government to support?
Eric in New Mexico writes:
@ Dept of State Public Affairs & Dipnote staff & Joseph Witters,
So like...this is the place where all one wanted to ask about the Dept of State...,but was afraid to ask,...is located right???
OK so here's a quandry...or why I have no fear to(chuckle).
Why isn't there an ongoing "channel" of debate here on Dipnote on the two most significant global crisis facing this nation of ours presently?
I'm speaking of Iran and North Korea.
And if you want to add a third...the Mideast Peace process will do.
We have every other subject under the sun here, and it's almost a willfull matter of neglect that the blog isn't addressing these issues except in oblique manner at best.
I don't mean to be critical here, I'm just honestly perplexed as to why when litterally nuclear war could break out inadvertantly on the Korean peninsula starting this week, is the question of the week, "How Can Men and Boys Work to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence?"
Ok then, as a lady once put it to me, "The difference between men and boys is the size and price of their toys." then the answer is simply not to be playing "cowboys and indians" with them to have a little peace in the world for women.
And the less we have dictators to "deal with" then the better off everyone else will be in the long run.
If this blog is going to fairly represent US policy and be on the cutting edge of it, then I think not discussing these crisis in public fora isn't serving the public understanding, nor allowing the Dept of State a platform for the feedback from the public in an interactive way that would hasten a solution to them.
IE; To be brave enough to entertain the so-called "hypothetical" in public debate.
You don't want to do so in briefings, and I understand the press will make "news" of it.
But this fora called Dipnote is by definition, "not an official form of communication", therefore it's best service to humanity is as a platform to explore the hypothetical "what if"'s that creative minds may come up with...including those in the Foreign Service.
On the question of whether Dept policy would allow FSO's or the anon. "Senior officials" to engage with the public in such manner...
That's your decision, but remember that you not only risk leaving the public in the dark, but yourselves as well without public support for whatever action is to be taken ultimately.
You know what they say about a well informed public having confidence in its leadership don't you?..."without mystery and uncertainty there would be no conspiracy theory."
ergo...don't be shy in exploring the options on the table with the public. We can handle your uncertainty if you are willing to engage with us.
This is the single best way to improve your public diplomacy efforts and garner greater public understanding of policy as it evolves in crisis.
Think of this as a "perpetual town hall meeting" and get on with it.
Other wise this fora will remain an underachiever compared to its potential to be the best think tank in "thinktank town".
BTW...get the Israelis to build homes for the Paslestinians too, and you just might solve the "settlement issue" and get talks back on track.
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P.S. never mind the typos, they just come with the territory...Eegads...in an age of miniturization, just once I'd like to see someone build a computer keyboard 15% larger than normal to avoid hitting more than one key at once while I'm writing in streaming thought... "one off" mode aka; "The lost art of not editing one's gut instict for political reasons."
Nor thjere's a "new Start" (oops...see the need?) TYPOS R US I guess...and that's the least of my worries.
Now here China is wanting to play "mr. reasonable" with it's buddy North Korea, and that will lead folks flat nowhere except here again, round the round after round 2 and an "incident" again...do we "buy the same horse twice"???
Now that would be unnaceptable I think, so if China truly wants to play mr. reasonable, it would conclude talking about it won't solve the problem so long as there's a million man army standing in North Korea.
Better to inform the North Korean leadership that they disband and disarm or China will remove the regime there from power before the US and Allies have no other choice but to do so, and eliminate North Korea's capacity to make war on a kinetic level.
It's not a "meeting of minds" per se that the world needs China to mediate. But rather to become an adult among nations and take responsibility for a national mistake in fostering -by economic and diplomatic support-North Korea's political mindset of aggressive unification for far too long.
When if they want to use words China best be prepared to back them up and remove that regime from power.
In essence something reasonable on the order of;
"You don't get to do that."
I see this becoming the global consensus if indeed the solution is to be a "we" thing.
In the UNSC or any other grouping of willing nations.
By example, the very least one could anticipate as a model is in the US leadership of S. Korean forces. If China is concerned about stability, then it should think wisely about assimmilating North Korea like the "Borg", and then I'll be most happy to have them play "mr. reasonable" forevermore and help everyone else create the peace from scratch and feed some people in the meantime.
I figure they have some incentive to resolve insanity before it makes everyone go nuts on 'lil Kim and son.
First off, if China has to "invade" North Korea because the regime won't pull its forces back from the brink and pre-emption becomes our option on the table along with our allies, then China is acting in its own national security interests, but furthermore defuses any further agressiveness on North Korea's part with a new boss and a new mindset in charge.
Secondly, it's probably the least harmful methodology and grants hope to the North Korean people that they'll enjoy a better diet in perpetuity.
There is no refugee crisis to be contended with, being they don't have to leave because In a successful strategic and diplomatic movement of Chinese forces to remove the regime, I just can't see the North Korean army getting over the shock of China taking over that they'd put up a serious fight that would cause mass movement of peoples.
North Korea has been guarding the "front door" for so long that it will be mostly a "walk through" for China as they come in the back.
And in many respects that's karma's return for causing China international embarrasment in failed 6 party talks and threatening the peace of it's major trading partners.
It's up to Diplomats to convince China that there arn't a whole lot of options left and that the probability of war is exponentially greater if 'lil Kim and son remain in power fostering a personality cult reminicint of "Jim Jones and the Koolaid cult."
Forest Gump was right.
But failing to act can be just as stupid.
So anyone @ State want to tell me why we couldn't help China make this work for Lasting Peace in this region and the world?
Lookin' forward to the feedback...and/or results.
I won't suggest it would be easy to get folks to trust in order to create the peace from scratch in all of it.
But I'm hoping folks can make it so without a shot fired frome here on out.
Mothers everywhere will thank you.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Post-post script on the civilian end of the deal RE: The hypothetical Chinese "invasion" of North Korea asumming it goes peacefully or not; That one way or another The North Korean Army gets disbanded and leadership removed, retired, whatever is their fate beyond that is another debate.
There's a "given" realization in the process of regime replacement therapy that there is no "creation of instability" when removing a regime that threatens imminent war and perpetuates instability while in position of power.
North Korea needs a Chinese version of the "Marshall Plan" with the world's help rebuilding modern institutions and educating the people as to the ways and means of "getting a life" in this 21st century globalized society most of the rest of the world now lives in.
That will take a few years post the change of status quo now threatening the peace.
China's got a little experience in "re-education" but this is more on an integrated social level to introduce folks to the larger sceme of things and bring them out of their isolation as individuals. The Chinese people will be freer as a result to help build their own nation in their doing so for others.
Thus creating hope among the North Korean people that America and Allies arn't the "enemy" they were led to believe we were, as we provide all the support that the Chinese need to make it a "we" thing to everyone's benefit and stability.
If China wants a true partnership with us and "Stability", then this might just be the ticket.
If the Chinese symbol for "Crisis" in the I Ching is "danger" over "opportunity"...one has to pay attention to the "changing lines" to discern one's path in correctness with the future one seeks.
All this requires bold and swift consensus apart from the regime in question, for this will indeed set precedent on the world stage.
Beyond that of the example for "regime replacement therapy" America has already set in correcting two of its own long standing foreign policy mistakes over this last decade.
China has a mistake to correct.
Ultimately in the after-the-jump security outlook, both China and the rest of the nations involved can find a lower level of military might directed to no good or for anyone's sustanainable economic interest in the region.
If our President is to ever see a nuclear-free world in his (or my) lifetime, this is key to it.
He might want to get some primetime airtime and discuss it for a few hours with the global public, and get into detail of how it can be done if everyone's willing to live in a world without dictators , terrorists, and tyrants that wannabe the other two, or both at once.
The debate is really all about the how to get rid of them in a cost effective manner, human and otherwise. And what you create to fill that void in political and social structure.
This is really not a debate that waits for intellectuals or anyone else for that matter, as it is prefaced by circumstance and threats to the peace of nations.
Lookin' to sieze the opportunity in the midst of dangererous thought processes.
So if The Sec. of State defines "diplomacy" as "the art of getting folks to do what they don't want to do without shooting them."
Thus my suggesting "a bill" be sent to enlighten folks in China what responsibility is all about if they don't recognize it.
Don't shoot me if you disagree with me, I'm doin' my best to become a diplomat and a New Mexican under one hat.


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Four-run ninth lifts Angelo St.
March 23, 2009
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University's baseball team came close to pulling out another come-from-behind win over ninth-ranked Angelo State on Sunday.
The Greyhounds, who had already won twice in their final at-bat in the series, pulled even 5-5 on catcher Freddy Carmona's three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. But the Rams pushed over four in the ninth to earn a 9-5 win at Greyhound Field and claim a split of the four-game Lone Star Conference series.
Catcher Chris Adamson went 5-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs and right fielder Clay Puckett added 4-for-5 with three runs knocked in as the Rams (22-10, 17-7 LSC) stayed two games behind eighth-ranked Abilene Christian in the LSC standings. The Wildcats (26-8, 19-5) visit Portales for a four-game set with the Hounds (16-14, 12-12) this weekend.
ENMU had won seven of nine coming into Sunday's tilt, and in four of them had erased at least a two-run deficit late in the game.
Angelo State put together its ninth-inning rally after No. 9 hitter Travis Lee was hit by a pitch from Evan Orsak (4-2) leading off and went to second on a sacrifice bunt by Brian Rasberry — who was hitting just .200 and entered the game as a defensive replacement in the bottom of the eighth.
Puckett then singled to center to drive in Lee and took second when ENMU's Matt Chavez bobbled the ball. After a flyout, Isaac Garcia hit a run-scoring double and stole third, Trey Carter walked and stole second and Adamson delivered both with a bloop single just out of the reach of ENMU right fielder Ethan Wagner.
Rams starter Sam Janca worked into the eighth inning, but left after Clayton Young beat out a leadoff bunt and continued to second on third baseman Lee's throwing error. He held second as Sean Cruce reached on an error by shortstop Austin Lasprilla, then both runners moved up on Seth Clabaugh's sacrifice bunt.
Carmona, who went 3-for-3 with four RBIs, followed with a towering home run to left, his fourth of the season, on the first pitch from Craig Blair. Jerris Springfield (1-0) got Paden Vendrely and Wagner on strikes to end the inning, and pitched around a leadoff single by Chris Eaton in the ninth.
Adamson put the Rams on the board with a two-run homer, his second, in the second inning off ENMU starter Justin Cotten. Puckett doubled home Travis Lites in the third to make it 3-0.
ENMU took advantage of a hit batsman and a catcher's interference call to get back in the game in the bottom of the third. Clabaugh hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to plate Garrett Cook, and Carmona singled home Clayton Young.
Cotten pitched into the seventh before giving way to Orsak after surrendering a hit batsman and a single to start the inning. Puckett's RBI single and Keith Towne's run-scoring groundout gave the Rams a 5-2 lead.

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Just in case you thought it was okay to buy non-organic cotton, here's a wakeup call: the workers sowing, picking, weeding, hoeing, cross-pollinating and carrying the heavy bundles of cotton are often… children. And I'm not talking about kids working their way through college. A report published by the Environmental Justice Foundation estimates that one million children are working 12-hour days earning $2 per day, if anything, to satiate demand for a global industry worth $40 billion.
"China, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Uzbekistan and Turkey – six of world's top seven producers – have been reported to use child labor in cotton fields," stated a recent press release. These children forgo their education and health to carry out the backbreaking work in extremes of temperature, many suffering physical, verbal and sexual abuse.
To make matters worse, cotton uses more insecticides than any other single crop. It's responsible for the release of $2 billion of chemical pesticides each year. And in Pakistan and Uzbekistan, children are responsible for spraying these pesticides without any protection, posing serious health risks. Some of the children interviewed by EJF complained of side effects like fainting and sickness from pesticide exposure.
As consumers, we can do more than think twice about a seemingly harmless cotton t-shirt, we can demand accountability from retailers to ensure the cotton on our backs is produced ethically and sustainably.
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Well it's that time again, Deployment time. And the golden question is... Whtat hosts acttually support Rails ?
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (12 votes).
In short: Hills!In full: A great run through the country. Undulating is certainly the word that kept going through my mind, never mind the 1k long fairly steep bit. Good organisation and a friendly atmosphere. Date of review: January 24, 2016
In short: Organised by money making company, STAY CLEARDate of review: February 15, 2015
In short: Wet, windy, hilly but no fault of the organiserIn full: Weather was terrible, wind, rain, freezing cold, but obviously no fault of the organiser. Start is on a little farm with a couple of barns to hang out in and a snack van. Reg was easy and went quick and smooth.Only gripe was the walk from the school to the farm to start, but that would have been fine in the dry.As said the km markers were out but that isn't too much of an issue as i use a garmin. Scenery was great but the course is more hilly than they make out, take advantage of the downhill sections.Friendly other runners, a good mix of serious and newbies.Nice little medal.Date of review: March 24, 2014
In full: As mentioned by others, the weather was pretty wet. The shelter at the start was very welcome! The period between heading to the start line and the race starting felt longer than ideal in the weather.The km markers were all over the place in the first 6-7km which made it difficult to gauge pace and the actual total course length was nearer 10.5km than 10km. Think this can be resolved pretty easily for future years.Overall, an okay event in the quiet January calendar - could be improved slightly for future years though.Date of review: February 7, 2014
In short: A great run, even with the horrendous weather.In full: The weather was absolutely awful, however there was still a decent turnout and buzz about the place.The line up was very mixed, coupled with serious runners and those who were obviously on their first 10k - it worked very well.The course is lovely - you firstly run through a very pretty village and then out into the countryside. In decent weather, I'm sure it would have been a fabulous route. There are also a good couple of hills to challenge you.Most of the marshalls were great, a couple could have been a bit more enthusiastic (but it really was dreadful weather):-)I'll definitely be back next year - and hope that the weather is better.Thanks for a brilliant run : )Date of review: January 27, 2014
In short: Great event despite the terrible weather!In full: Literally the worst weather for a race ever but i still really enjoyed myself!Parking absolutely fine, there was a good level of shelter from the elements at the start and the post run stuff (medal, drinks, recovery food etc) was excellent. Marshalls were really great despite the wind and the rain and all it all the organisation was excellent.The course isnt as flat as the website makes out. There are certainly a few challenging hills from 5k to as far as 9k but all in all a good opportunity for a useful time with a fast first 5k.The distance markers were a little optimistic i think, especially in the first 5k! The distances seemed to be more accurate in the last 5k though.Had a great day despite the weather and will be looking to return next year! Recommended for all.Date of review: January 27, 2014
In short: spit and sawdust event but well done and great marshallsIn full: No special thrills laid on but solid organisation and well worth the 15 quid fee. Well organised especially with the snow updates and the very hardy but friendly marshalls deserve a mention. Car parking could be better arranged but the only small issue in an otherwise very worthwhile early season leg stretch. Date of review: February 1, 2013
In short: Excellent organisation in a lovely settingIn full: Very lucky with the weather considering the weeks leading up to the race. Very grateful for the email and website updates. Atmosphere was fantanstic (as was the band), my first 10k and I was made very welcome - on more than one occasion people said well run, a really nice touch. Thanks to all for a great day.Date of review: January 28, 2013
In short: Greaton 10k run - fantastic January runIn full: Excellent organisation, this was a no frills gem. The course was challenging, playful with an ascent of over 1km at about 6km in. It was a cold day, and at race hq it was useful,to find a place out of the wind. Friendly to all, the briefing per race was spot on. Marshals deserve loads of credit as it was not the warmest day. Overall, thanks to all for putting this on.Date of review: January 27, 2013
In short: Challenging and scenic but needs improvementIn full: Lovely location and pleasant, welcoming atmosphere however there were a lot of beginners who probably would have welcomed something more than a paper bag and gel as a memento. Also it would have been nice to have an announcement regarding no prizes being available as there were a group of us waiting in the cold for the presentation which never took place!Date of review: January 29, 2012
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Use of sleep care guidelines in a surgical intensive care unit reduces noise levels and improves patient-reported sleep quality
- 1Royal District Nursing Service, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
- 2Queens University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Royal District Nursing Service, 31 Alma Road, St Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia; skoch{at}rdns.com.au
Implications for practice and research
▪ Nurses need to be aware of the impact that care delivery has on sleep quality and the importance of sleep for recuperation.
▪ Changes to routine care may have a positive impact on sleep quality from the perception of the patient.
▪ Further studies to examine patients' perception of sleep quality throughout a hospital stay are required.
▪ Observational studies are needed to observe how staffs apply guidelines in practice to reduce noise and light to promote patients' sleep during a hospital stay.
Critical care nurses have traditionally adopted a biomedical and technological approach to caring for their patients. As a result, the physical and technical aspects of patient care are prioritised, and the sleep experience of the patient may not be considered. Poor sleep quality places critically ill patients at greater risk for …


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Lakewood Tables Car Lot Decision
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Village Board has tabled the decision on issuing a special-use permit to another used-car lot.
Recently, a public hearing was held for the special-use permit request from Daniel Johnson of Jamestown. Johnson had submitted an application for a permit for a used-car lot and office at 266 E. Fairmount Ave., which is near Elmcrest Avenue. David Wordelmann, Lakewood mayor, said a couple of people spoke during the public hearing about traffic concerns in the area, which is next to the businesses of KFC and Taco Bell.
After the public hearing, Wordelmann said the board decided to table the decision on the car lot because of several issues.
"The biggest item was the fact he was going to try to use a garage as an office. The rest of the building is in poor shape and is inhabitable. We agreed he should tear down the building before we issue a special-use permit for his business," Wordelmann said.
The mayor said there were also some issues with off-street parking.
"The new plan is he will tear down the building then resubmit a new plan," Wordelmann said. "The big concern is if he had left the house there. We though it was to our advantage to have the building cleaned up."
According to Johnson's application, the business would only have three to five vehicles for sale at a time.
"A majority of the sales will be in the format of a customer ordering a specific vehicle from us, which we will then go and find, versus stocking a large assortment of inventory," Johnson states.
The application also states there will be a solid fence and tall shrubs to provide a visual barrier for residential properties surrounding the business. The only sign will be a 4-by-6-foot one, which is pre-existing. All structures on the property are pre-existing, as well.
"We want to be sure to protect the charm and character of the village," Johnson states. "We will not have any loud or obnoxious advertising signs, banners, inflatables, bright lights, vehicle ramps or similar gimmicks. We are looking to maintain a small, simple and classy dealership."


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Me and my big cake hole, or fingers.
What was intended as my humorous slant on all the wonderful recipes of the interweb, that - as a cooking simpleton - I skip over, ended up with me guilting myself into talking up, and taking up a challenge.
See I posted about my fairy cake protocol, an hilarious method statement for the sum total of the baking that we get up to here.
Except it was not so funny for some.
English Mum, a food writer no less, was appalled at my used of sachets. So much so she decided the blogging world needed an equal and opposite post, in the form of a step-by-step vanilla muffin guide.
I am an idiot I felt, writing the post, I should actually ditch the packs, and simply stock the standard ingredients for cakes, I suggested that I would bake said muffins, if English Mum would actually be so kind to put together the post.
And wouldn't you know it, another
fool reluctant baker, suggested we have a 'muffin-off'.
So we agreed to expose our muffins to the world wide web today, for judging by
the foodie English Mum.
Here are most of the consumables and apparatus needed to make quality vanilla muffins.
For reference, here are my normal weapons of choice.
The dry ingredients - sifted.
All mixed together and chocolate chips added.
In the oven.
Out of the oven.
Now anyone else want to take up a baking challenge?
The world needs a reluctant bakers meme like no other.


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BEIJING(AP) Three European soccer clubs Wednesday won their appeal to keep their players out of the Olympic soccer tournament.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Lionel Messi of Argentina and Diego and Rafinha, both of Brazil, can be withheld from the Beijing Games. Soccer's governing body previously ruled players must be released for the Olympics because they are under 23.
Despite the ruling, Messi still wants to play for his country instead of returning to FC Barcelona. Diego plays for Germany's Werder Bremen and Rafinha for Schalke, another German club.
The men's soccer tournament starts Thursday, a day before the opening ceremony. Argentina faces the Ivory Coast in Shanghai and Brazil plays Belgium in Shenyang. The women's tournament started Wednesday.
CAS secretary-general Matthieu Reeb said he ruled for the clubs because the Olympic tournament is not on FIFA's match calendar, and because there was no evidence FIFA's executive board obliged the clubs to release the players.
Argentina coach Sergio Batista said Messi and the team were upbeat despite the decision.
``He told us he wants to stay,'' Batista said. ``He's relaxed and asks the people at Barcelona to understand his situation. The club is relaxed and I was figuring to put Messi in the starting 11.''
Gilbert Felli, the IOC's Olympic Games executive director, called the CAS decision ``sad for the athletes'' and blamed it on a lack of clarity in FIFA's rules.
``The athletes are here and dreaming of the Olympic Games,'' Felli told a news conference Wednesday. ``We would love to see the clarification so the young players of the world can participate in the tournament ... to let the best athletes come to the games in future.''
The ruling in sport's highest court could be bad news for countries relying on young talent. Other powerful clubs like Liverpool, which was reluctant to release Ryan Babel to the Netherlands, could ask young players to return.
``Theoretically, the clubs could ask their players to go back to Europe because they would be entitled to do so,'' Reeb said. ``And if the players do not come back there could be a case of a breach of contract.''
Reeb urged the clubs and FIFA to ``find a reasonable solution.''
``This could affect the tournament and it's in the interest of nobody to destroy what could be an extraordinary tournament this year,'' he said.
The three-member panel of the top court of international sports consisted of Efraim Barak of Israel and Michele Bernasconi and Ralph Zloczower, both of Switzerland.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he was ``surprised and disappointed by this decision, but we respect it. Nevertheless, I appeal to the clubs: 'Let your players take part in the Olympic Games. It would be an act of solidarity in perfect harmony with the Olympic spirit.'''
FIFA said Blatter sent a message to the three teams appealing for them to let the players compete.
``The Olympic football tournaments are a unique opportunity for a player as they are high-level competitions that give everyone involved, most notably young players, the chance to gain international experience that will stand them in good stead for the future,'' Blatter said. ``I regret that the CAS has not taken the Olympic spirit into consideration.''
The men's Olympic tournament is for players 23 and under, with three exceptions for older players. But Barcelona, Werder Bremen and Schalke complained they do not want to lose their players for the start of the season.
Barcelona and Schalke are to play Champions League qualifying matches during the Olympics, and they could lose out on millions if they fail to reach the group stage.
Gerald Gili, the French coach of the Ivory Coast, was confused by the late decision.
``I don't understand why the decision comes one day before the match,'' Gili said ``We have known for several years there would be Olympic Games in China.''


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The Human Rights Council 22nd Session, which ended on March 22, was one of the most significant in the Council's short history. The packed agenda and vast portfolio of country situations and human rights issues addressed over the past four weeks are clear evidence of the Council's ability to serve as the lead entity in the UN for promoting and protecting human rights.
In addition to the Council's official agenda, nearly 150 different parallel events sponsored by civil society and governments took place, a clear signal that human rights defenders consider the Council a crucial venue for their work. When Shin Dong Hyuk, a young man who escaped from the brutal North Korean labor camp in which he had been born and grew up, gave compelling testimony at an event organized by a leading NGO, it was clear that the Council can and does bring the reality of human rights issues to international attention.
The results achieved this session underline the importance of robust U.S. engagement on human rights, and the impact we can have when we work with countries, civil society and partners from all regions of the world to address urgent human rights concerns. Let me mention some of the most significant outcomes.
The deepening crisis in Syria was, of course, a central focus. The Commission of Inquiry on Syria made a forceful presentation regarding the violations of international law committed by all sides, and highlighted the egregious crimes committed by the Assad regime. The Council voted to extend the mandate of the Commission for one year to investigate ongoing human rights violations in Syria. Sadly, this extended mandate reflects the growing brutality of this crisis, and the COI's work will aid efforts to document abuses for use in future Syrian led transitional justice and accountability processes.
A landmark resolution on North Korea, co-sponsored by the U.S, broke new ground by establishing a Commission of Inquiry to investigate grave, widespread, systematic violations of human rights in the DPRK. This decision sends an important message that the global community is paying close attention to the situation in the DPRK, not just on the nuclear front but also on the human rights front.
Importantly the United States co-sponsored the African Group's resolution on Mali, and I was pleased to see the Council's determination to work with Malian authorities to end all human rights violations and abuses in the country, and bring all perpetrators to justice.
On Iran, the United States joined a cross-regional group of sponsors to renew the mandate for the Special Rapporteur, which passed by the largest vote margin yet. We are extremely concerned about reports of a growing crackdown on opposition groups and increasing numbers of incidents against human rights defenders and journalists in the lead-up to Iran's election in June. Of note, this renewal resolution calls on Iran to allow entry for the Special Rapporteur and to cooperate with his work, which Iran so far has refused to do.
And on Sri Lanka, the United States, along with 41 co-sponsors, put forward a resolution in a spirit of friendship toward the people of Sri Lanka, but also out of genuine concern about the lack of follow-through on the promises by the government of Sri Lanka, that calls on the government of Sri Lanka to carry out a credible form of domestic accountability. By this act the international community came together to call upon the government of Sri Lanka to fulfill its stated obligation to its own people to move forward with concrete steps to address outstanding issues related to truth and reconciliation, and by meeting its obligation on accountability.
The United States stands ready to assist Sri Lanka as it makes necessary progress on these longstanding issues of reconciliation and accountability, as are the Office of the High Commissioner and the Special Procedures Unit, with technical assistance and capacity building so that they can move forward toward a sustainable peace and reconciliation, based on truth and accountability.
This session also marked the beginning of the United States' second term on the Council after our re-election by the General Assembly last November. We return to the Council committed to working to make the HRC a more effective multilateral forum for promoting and protecting human rights. A major challenge is the fact that the Council's membership continues to include states with poor human rights records. We also remain gravely concerned by the Council's disproportionate focus on Israel, as exemplified by the annual Item 7 resolutions. We will continue to fight that bias as we fight for human rights around the world.
The resolutions listed above are just a sample of the many issues the Council addressed this session. The 22nd Session of the Council was truly important not just for the scope of the work it accomplished, but for the way it illustrated the essential role of this global platform in highlighting the important human rights issues of our day. It cannot be emphasized enough that it is not just states, but also civil society and individual human rights defenders who travel from across the globe to Geneva to share their testimonies and their voices in the battle for universal human rights.
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Thanks The Whitehouse,like i comment gongress members and Australia coverment financing minister i hope,payment happends eurooppa international law case as soon,not i fun waiting many ten years compensation sheque.
Henry in the U.S.A. writes:
It is sad, but not surprising, that the Council turns a blind eye to human rights abuses in the larger countries, including the United States, where the president proclaims for himself the authority to order assassinations without trial.
Ray W. in California writes:
Heard we are considering arming and/or funding the Syrian rebels in their struggle against Assad. Do you recall we funded and armed the Afghan Mujahadeen rebels in their struggles with the Soviet Union in the 80s. When we left (after the Soviet Union left) the Mujahadeen evolved into the Taliban who provided breeding grounds for Alqaida. The Afghan excuse was "the US abandoned us".
One who fails to pay attention to history is doomed to repeat it. OR are we prepared to never leave Syria.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
This may be more in the UN's security council mandate,
By what mechanism could the UN's human rights council refer to the security council; the leadership of a government for threatening nuclear war and then that a state of war exists, for violations of life,liberty,and the pertsuit of happiness, threats to commit genocide, incitement to commit an act of genocide by including their population in the commiting the act...etc.??
Short of having a former basketball player call the "young-Un" up, and say he was cancelling the free season's tickets if the "young-Un" was gonna interupt the season with a nuclear exchange;
Refering a human rights indictment to the general assembly for consideration of offending member state's UN membership status, for violations of its charter??
I'm sure the UN Sec. General would get a copy.
If what I'm thinkin' would be in order, and would actually make a difference.


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Macca has played drums on several of his solo and Wings recordings. When it came to Beatle recordings he managed to unseat Ringo on a few songs. To my knowledge it's widely accepted that Macca played drums on BACK IN THE USSR...DEAR PRUDENCE...THE BALLAD OF J&Y.... What other songs do ya believe her drummed on?
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Hey Steveo-Remember when i first entered the forum...i thought i was gonna be the jerk of all jerks, but with people like The Man and Da gASSTro you can´t never win [:D]
Grills--we never questioned your love for Macca--it was some of those **** laden posts, lol. It's all good now!!


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David Shearer's SOTU speech is here. There's nothing new in terms of policy, but in value terms it promotes contemporary center-left values, a huge contrast from Shearer's repeated bizarre attempts in 2012 to win over disaffected ACT voters.
His main critique of the National government is that it's 'hands off'. DPF rebutted this argument last week, pointing out the many ways in which National is a 'hands-on' government, and in an enormous coincidence the Prime Minister made exactly the same points a few hours later.
I agree with whoever wrote DPF's post and John Key's speech – it's not credible to attack the government's lack of involvement in the economy when they're spending $400 million dollars on irrigation in Canterbury, $1.5 billion on broadband, how ever many dozens of billions the Roads of National Significance is costing, and so-on, and so-on. This is not a neo-liberal government.
And looking at ACT's polling, it seems obvious that the political will for a neo-liberal economic model is dead; the debate is now about what kind of welfare state we want to move towards: a traditional model in the democratic socialist tradition, or a corporate welfare model in which benefits and services are directed away from individuals and into the business sector. I guess you could look at contemporary China or 1960s South Korea as exemplars.
I'm not opposed to this second approach – wouldn't it be great if we were a country with loads of great, high-paying export focused jobs! But most of National's corporate welfare measures look like white elephants: roads to nowhere that won't return the cost of the investment, stadium and convention center boondoggles, etc. It seems to be driven by which sectors of the economy are more effective lobbyists rather than any coherent vision.


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The BobCats (Classic Rock 69s,70s,80s)
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The BobCats have been on the Vancouver music scene for over 15years and have been steadily booked in that time. Their forte is highly polished harmony singing and exceptional instrumental ability and performance. They excel in the British Invasion (60s) repertoire as well as Pop from the 70s 80s and some 90s --a look at their YouTube presence will ... more info[Upload Show Photos] // [Add Video] // [Upload Poster]


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: fantastic race ,brilliant marshals ,support was outstanding and the finish on the race course gives you the lift you need for that all important sprint for the camera !! Date of review: October 10, 2012
In short: third time for me will be back for more love this race ,Date of review: May 14, 2012
In short: this was my 5th marathon and would put it at the top of my list for next yearDate of review: May 9, 2010
In short: makes grim challenge look like a walk in the park !Date of review: January 25, 2010
In short: very challenging /water so cold my feet were numb ,second time for me will be back for moreDate of review: December 5, 2009
In short: good course very hard hills well worth doing as long as you dont want a pbIn full: i thought it was well organised the marshals and atmosphere were great and well organised apart from a glitch with lap counting and times(probably caused by 10k and 1/2 marathon people going through the marathon funnel on the first lap)i know at least 2 runners around my time did an extra lapDate of review: October 25, 2009
In short: very very hot !In full: the loop made it easier for crowd support .marshals and water stations excelent and coastal path nice addition to this race will be back next year love southend thank you!Date of review: June 15, 2009
In short: more mud more water and tougher than last year brilliant!Date of review: November 17, 2008
In short: Well organised/ marshalled/and supported race In full: one of the best races i have done. loved it!Date of review: June 8, 2008
In short: felt like a big kid all way round . brilliant!Date of review: November 4, 2007
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Congratulations on your engagement, and thank you for your interest in Magpies!
If your wedding cake is a priority for you, then you've come to the right place. Cake is what we do. We have had the honor of creating thousands of custom wedding and groom's cakes over the past 17 years for many many wonderful people.
We take great pride in the quality of our products and our service, and look forward to helping you create the wedding of your dreams.
If you're just beginning your research, you will no doubt discover that you are on a huge learning curve! Click Here for answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Design Consultations are available for wedding and larger cake orders only (75 servings or $300 minimum) and we schedule them on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am to 6pm. If this is not possible for you, exceptions can be made. Saturdays are normally devoted to wedding cake detailing and deliveries, though we can accommodate some weekend consults during part of the year. (Please make sure your caterer allows you to bring cakes in from other vendors before making your appointment).
There is a $40.00 fee for this one hour session for you and one guest and a $10 charge for each additional guest. We will offer a sampling of some of our most popular wedding flavors. If you have specific flavors you'd like to try, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you are already familiar with out cakes, and know your flavors, you may forgo the tasting and have a design consultation only for a $30 flat fee.
At your consultation, we'll get down to the nitty-gritty with your cake design. Feel free to bring in any pictures of cakes (from anywhere) you've seen and liked, color swatches, dress photos, anything that will help give us an idea of your personality and the style of your wedding. All of our cakes are one-of-a-kind, and designed just for you. The more information we have, the better we are able to serve you. Your designer will take all your information and ideas, and sketch out some cakes for you, and more often than not, we will finalize the design at that time.
We will provide you with an accurate estimate as soon as possible. If you are happy with the estimate, and want to proceed with Magpies, you may secure your order with a 50% deposit.
We will hold your date for 10 days from the day the estimate is sent. The courtesy of a response is greatly appreciated, but if we don't hear from you within 10 days, we will assume you have moved on.
If you aren't ready for a consultation and just want to get to know us, the best place to start is our website. You'll find lots of information you never knew you needed to know about making your cake decisions. Many of your questions will be answered in our FAQ section. You'll also find a list of flavor choices, lots of photographs of wedding and groom's cakes that we've created, links to other vendors and more.
If you are unfamiliar with our cakes, you may want to pick up a box of assorted mini cupcakes. These are always in stock in a variety of flavors. This will give you a good idea of the quality of our cakes. You are welcome to come into the shop and look at our photo albums, but it is a good idea to call ahead and make sure we do not have any consultations scheduled. We have a small shop, and space is limited.
Depending on how busy we are in the shop, someone may be available to answer a few questions for you. If you have a general idea of what you're interested in, we may be able to give you a ballpark price range, but we cannot give you an accurate estimate until we have finalized a design for your cake(s).
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Over 70 Whittier College students participated in the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Arts (URSCA) Presentation Day. This year presenters represented more than a dozen majors and topics ranged from "The Use of Pre-Existing Classical Music in Contemporary Film" and "Gender Issues in Latin American Literature" to "The Politics of Memory, Money, and Identity: Global, National, and Gender Perspectives" and "Approaches to Social Issues."
During the conference, students were given the opportunity to present original work completed during Summer 2012 and the 2012-13 academic year. Presentations were given through various forms of media including: individual and poster presentations, creative arts explorations, and student panels.
This year's URSCA coincided with Whittier College's 8th Annual College and Community Expo organized by the Center for Engagement with Communities. The Expo celebration recognizes the hundreds of hours of service provided by Whittier College students to local community agencies. Visitors had the opportunity to learn more about these projects via a student panel and poster presentations. Students and faculty were on hand to give greater detail about individual projects that included student-led initiatives, class projects, and work within established volunteer organizations.


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The Columbus Dispatch - January 16, 2012 05:02 PM
With a stroke of the pen, ODOT has saved six months and $1 million in the I-71/670 construction zone.
When crews start work in April on a new Long Street bridge over I-71, they'll switch positions for a 60-foot-wide plaza and a cultural wall that will feature historical images from the Near East Side.
That simple move -- the cap will now go on the north side of the bridge, and the wall will go on the south side -- means crews won't need to relocate water and sanitary sewer lines under Long Street, ODOT's Nancy Burton said. And that means plans to close Long Street for six months are off the table.
Long Street will close for a week, tops, Burton said. It might not need to close at all.
That's good news for business owners in the King Lincoln District who feared a detour that would take traffic heading to and from Downtown away from Long Street. It's good news for motorists, too, who already face a number of detours around closed on- and off-ramps.
Burton credited ODOT's "design-build" method of contracting for the project. Instead of hiring designers and builders separately, ODOT awarded one contract to a team of companies that includes both. As they get further into the project, they're coming up with such cost- and time-saving ideas, Burton said.
The design-build contract cost $41 million less than ODOT anticipated for the project overall. The I-71/670 reconstruction will cost $200 million and take three years.


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Richard Serra was born in San Francisco in 1939. He received his BA from the University of California in 1961, and his MFA from Yale University in 1964. After travelling and working extensively in Europe, Serra relocated to New York in 1966. He started creating sculpture by throwing molten lead against the ground in 1967, and began to create his Minimalist, often site-specific, sculpture from large sheets of metal after 1970. Though he is most widely known for this type of work, Serra has also worked in film and print.
In 1972 he began his print practice at Gemini GEL with a series of lithographs. The prints, with their energetic mark-making, are typical of the artist's dynamic and often spontaneous early sculpture, while the preoccupation with shape foreshadows his later work.
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Vegan Cookbooks: Find the Best Recipe Cookbook
Whether you like to cook ethnic cuisine from around the world or traditional American recipes, there is a vegan cookbook out there just for you! Here are some of our favorites, and we encourage you to browse the plethora of vegan cookbooks out there and find one that speaks to you.
by Annie and Dan Shannon
Whether you're a new vegan convert or a seasoned compassionate chef, Betty Goes Vegan is a must-have book for all. Authors Dan and Annie Shannon are an adorable duo of longtime animal advocates who have taken a fresh approach to traditional American recipes, proving that any recipe can be made vegan. This comprehensive tome isn't just a cookbook—it's an adventure. With 500 delicious recipes, it's a one-stop shop for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and special occasions! (480 pages, hardcover)
Flying Apron's Gluten-Free & Vegan Baking Book
by Jennifer Katzinger
Over the last decade, a vegan diet has become a more mainstream choice, food allergies have been increasing at alarming rates, and celiac disease is on everyone's radar. When owner Jennifer Katzinger opened the Flying Apron bakery in 2002, she wanted to accommodate more people as well as use healthier ingredients so she eliminated gluten, dairy, egg, soy, and wheat. The mouthwatering result? Cakes and muffins with a tender crumb, cookies with a chewy bite, frosting that's light yet satisfyingly sweet, and pastry that flakes at the touch of a fork. In Flying Apron's Gluten-Free and Vegan Baking Book, Katzinger shares the delicious secrets of her sweet and savory recipes. Bake yummy pastries like Blueberry Cinnamon Scones and Lemon Poppy Seed muffins, or whip up a batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies or Cardamom Spice Cupcakes. In more than 80 recipes, Katzinger offers satisfying treats, whether you're transitioning to a vegan or gluten-free diet or you simply want to indulge a sweet tooth using healthier ingredients. (192 pages, paperback)
Vegan Fire & Spice: 200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes
by Robin Robertson
Vegan Fire & Spice: 200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes is full of recipes for boldly seasoned Indian and Thai curries, African stews, Middle Eastern kebabs and pilafs, and much more! A culinary passport to the spicy cuisines of the world, Vegan Fire & Spice contains international recipes—such as Red-Hot White Bean Chili, Vindaloo Vegetables, Thai Coconut Soup, and Penne Arrabbiata—that range from mildly spicy to nearly incendiary! Robertson shows beginners how to discover and even raise their own heat threshold and at the same time helps chili-heads create heatwaves in the kitchen. (268 pages, paperback)
Venturesome Vegetarian Cooking: Bold Flavors for Meat- and Dairy-Free Meals
by J.M. Hirsch and Michelle Hirsch (forward by John Mackey)
If you're tired of trying to make tofu taste like tenderloin, then this cookbook is for you—it combines simplicity with flavor in 150 easy-to-make recipes that just happen to be vegan. Whether you like ethnic cuisine or comfort foods like mom used to make, these recipes are perfect for everyday meals yet adventurous enough for dinner parties. Learn how to turn ordinary tomato soup into something extraordinary. Give hummus a hot pepper makeover. This book makes cooking an adventure that'll make your taste buds sing for joy. (210 pages, paperback)
The Candle Cafe Cookbook: More Than 150 Enlightened Recipes from New York's Renowned Vegan Restaurant
by Joy Pierson and Bart Potenza with Barbara Scott-Goodman (Contributor)
Rich and varied, casual and creative—the recipes in this book, from one of New York's most popular restaurants, will leave you utterly satisfied. Recipes include Tempeh-Portobello Burgers, Stuffed Red Peppers with Roasted Potatoes, Chocolate Praline Pie, and more. From aromatic Asian to spicy Mexican to subtle French, wow friends and family (and yourself) with your newfound culinary mastery. (240 pages, paperback)
The Native Foods Restaurant Cookbook
by Tanya Petrovna, cofounder of Native Foods restaurants
The subtitle, Fresh, Fun, and Delicious Vegan Recipes That Will Entice and Satisfy Vegetarians and Nonvegetarians Alike, says it all. This cookbook makes a great addition to any cook's collection, but if you're already vegan, it's icing on the cake (vegan icing on the vegan cake, of course!). Petrovna's upbeat writing style will really add to your enjoyment of her recipes. She says that she is not a "strict vegetarian" but a "fun vegetarian." With recipes like Kissed French Toast and Totally Stacked Enchiladas, we all can be, too! (328 pages, paperback)
How It All Vegan!: Irresistible Recipes for an Animal-Free Diet
by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer
A fun book that delightfully demonstrates how vegan food can be fabulous, flavorful, and nutritious. Yummy and innovative recipes include blue banana muffins, tofu jerky, mushroom barley stew, and chocolate "cheese" cake. But more than just a cookbook, this is a guide to living without using animals or animal byproducts. (230 pages, paperback)
by Allison Rivers Samson
Allison has been wowing us with delicious treats from her online vegan bakery, Allison's Gourmet, for more than 17 years. Now, she has sent us her first-ever e-cookbook, Comfortably Yum, which features 10 hand-selected recipes that are sure to please any crowd.
For more cookbooks and vegan literature, check out PETACatalog.com!
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I love Appetite for redemption, Isa Chandra Moscowitz and Puur Plantaardig, Jacinta Bokma
Love your website and consciousness raising! Thank you!
Eat raw, eat well by Douglas McNish!
thanks for cookbooks.
This book is wonderful and worthy of this list! Check it out!
Vegan Soul Kitchen by Bryant Terry is the best!!
Don't forget Colleen Patrick Goudreau's books – Color Me Vegan has the best beet burger recipe you will ever find, and the Joy of Vegan Baking is totally classic. Chloe Coscarelli's Chloe's Kitchen has a bunch of really easy recipes – her chimichurri tacos are fantastic.
I'm so excited for the Vegan Sriracha cookbook to come out! It's already available to pre-order on amazon! http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/1607744600
forom now i really hate eating meat. please help me in reaching some veg foods
i want updates about animals killing in every country..
I love the Moosewood Cookbooks!
Actually, Clean Food and Clean Start by Terry Walters are two great vegetarian cookbooks, too. Her entire focus is on eating as close to the source as possible, and her recipes are all meat, dairy, eggs and gluten free (for those who can't eat wheat). They also are published with environmentally friendly paper and binding!


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Great Garlic Cook-Off
Eight seasoned chefs come to Gilroy, CA for one of the nation's best-loved cook-offs. Selected from hundreds of entrants, cooks will have two hours to prepare spicy specialties for the $1000 first prize. The delicious dishes all promise to be treasures.
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Recipes from this episodeAll Food Network Challenge Recipes
Stuffed Shrimp with Garlic Cream SauceRecipe courtesy of Ginger Moreno, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Garlic-Good Crab "Cakes"Recipe courtesy of Leona Pearce, Carmichael, CA
Garlic Chicken and Fruit RagoutRecipe courtesy of Karen Nicholes Mcvarish, Davis, CA
Chicken Florentine Risotto with Garlic Parmesan CreamRecipe courtesy of George Medina, Huntington Beach, CA
Ana's Grilled Garlic Shrimp over Coconut Rice with Mango Cucumber Salad and Guava DressingRecipe courtesy of Ana Gachero, Oakland, CA
Finocchio Tuna with Crispy Vegetables and Gilroy Garlic VinaigretteRecipe courtesy of Elaine Sweet, Dallas, TX
Grilled Candied-Garlic Salmon on Crispy Rice Noodles and Baby Asian GreensRecipe courtesy of Joann Donangelo, Salinas, CA
Summer Garden Pie with Chipotle CreamRecipe courtesy of Rosemary Johnson, Irondale, AL


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The pizza looks amazing! Have you been selling them at the market yet? Great thing about the sicilian pie's is that you can have a bunch of them in the pan's proofing and cook them off when you need them.By the look of them I think they would sell just as much as the ny's if not better! take care fc
"I am undecided of what to do right now about the offer for advertising. "If it was me, Norma, I'd just wait it out till you can get a better spot. You have the right idea about pizza being an impulse buy while people are there at the market. People know there is food there and they are going to choose what to eat according to how they feel that day...they know you are there.
Norma you might have tried this before. you can try giving out free samples of the Sicilian through the market.Let them know where you are and the pizza speaks for it self!fc
Free food goes a long way, especially when it looks as good as yours ! People drive hours for good food , for you they just have to walk...just my two cents.good luck ! FC
Have someone at the entrance give out 'lil pizza samples on a small paper plate that has market directions to your stand and a discount stamped on the back of the paper plate....
Bob,It is really hard to explain how the market I go to is. After being in the area I am for over 3 years, there are many potential customers that never saw my pizza stand. I get customers each week that ask me when I started at market. They think I am a new stand. I am not really good at estimating, but I think only about less than 5% of the people that come to market, on any given week, have actually seen my pizza stand. That is how busy the other parts of market are. Most of the other parts of market have much more food than my part of market does. When the manager said I could start my pizza stand in the area I am now in, he wanted food back in that area to draw more people back to that area. That really didn't happen. It would be hard to explain everything. The market I go to is very big and some customers just go on their normal route and don't ever deviate from their normal route.I could ramble on forever, but it is no use to do that.Norma
Now we're getting somewhere Norma...I believe this info paints an entirely different picture for most of us who were visualizing your market.5% of the markets traffic volume reaching your area is a big bummer. I'm going to think about this for awhile but I can definitely say right now that your kicking in advertising dollars to the owner of the market is not going to get more people back to your area. This is going to require much better strategy....this place must be huge.
Wow!! That is big Norma....really big. Thanks for the aerial photo and yes, I was noting all the various outbuildings and open air stalls. Do you vendors know the average head count for a typical Tuesday? How do the shoppers that park in the axillary (golf course) lots reach the market? Your photo kinda gives the impression that there are only 2 main roads leading in for the folks that are able to park on site. If you give me the market address I can get into this with better views of the grounds a little more to my liking...thanks.
Thanks so much Norma... I'm going to look all this over carefully. Ha! a loudspeaker announcement of FREE PIZZA in that place would probably create a stampede, impossible to keep up with the exagerated panic demand and might very well leave many thinking "I'll never go back into that area" Also, IMHO, do NOT make a deal with the devil. No way do you want someone else knowing how much you sell. I completely understand that you have a long standing trustworthy relationship at that market....so does that manager. Commissions off of your sales, disconts on/towards your rent, whatever, is a big time no-no in my book.I think I have some ideas you will find interesting..I'll post them up soon and return this thread back on topic.
I am sorry for starting this discussion I made another sicilian pie tonight using your recipe. I used kaap for this one and it came out much better!
Thanks all I see what you mean , the market looks very big . It is probably not that easy getting recognized with such a big place ,especially when it is only open one day a week.Hopefully you can find a better location. Good luck fc.


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Festival gives Posen economic boost
POSEN – The 62nd annual Posen Potato Festival begins today and the celebration is set to be a major boon for local businesses.
The festival brings in lots of people, especially former residents who return to visit, Posen Chamber of Commerce President Randy Idalski said. Some even bring friends to enjoy the polka music, dancing, midway and potato dishes. Area nonprofit organizations also benefit by using the festival to raise money.
Among them are the Rosary Sodality, Posen Area Fire and Rescue and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus, Idalski said. The Posen Citizens Academic Council is a relative newcomer, and in 2012 started hosting a 5K run-walk to raise money for Posen Consolidated Schools textbooks.
"We didn't have a clue how big it would be for them," he said. "They were really happy, and wanted to do it again this year. They're doing it again Saturday morning."
Posen's only gas station typically does well, as does a party store a few blocks away, Idalski said. Even the hardware store sees an increase in business, as festival campers typically stop in to pick up things they need.
As a village with a strong Polish heritage, polka music and food inspired by the homeland are an important part of the festival, Idalski said. Srodek's vendor from Hamtramck, a Detroit-area city famous for its own Polish heritage, will be selling sausage and other authentic foods in the polka tent.
Musicians who come to play the festival also are impressed in how many young people can hold their own on the dance floor, Idalski said.
"To see the young kids out there that not only dance the polka but dance the polka correctly is pretty neat," he said.
Potatoes are a big part of the festival, even after it was moved to the beginning of the harvest season, Idalski said. The celebration used to be held in late October, but the weather frequently didn't cooperate. Now, local potato farmers and farm employees might work the fields by day and come out to celebrate at night. Or, they'll come to the festival and head straight to work.
Either way, area potato farmers appreciate the support, and support the festival in their own ways, Idalski said.
For a town with a population of around 230, the potato festival is a big event, Idalski said. He's seen other small town celebrations go by the wayside, but not this one.
"It's such a unique thing to see a town our size put on such a big festival," he said. "There's lots and lots and lots of hours that go into it by not only the board members but the volunteers. Everybody has to come together and click as a unit, and they do."
For a full schedule of events, check out the insert in the Wednesday edition of The News.
Jordan Travis can be reached via email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 358-5688. Follow Jordan on Twitter @jt_alpenanews. Read his blog, A Snowball's Chance, at www.thealpenanews.com.


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Skip to comments.Nature in action - Epic struggle ends in death
Posted on 08/07/2013 6:48:36 PM PDT by Baynative
Mountain goat and lion found dead on a closed road in Glacier National park. It seems they both fell to their deaths when the cougar attacked the goat far up on the cliffs out of sight and to the right. (Not sure where to post this, but I think it was is interesting)
(Excerpt) Read more at imgur.com ...
It appears that the two animals were locked in a life and death struggle and fell to their deaths from the rock cliffs above the highway in Glacier National Park.
There are more pictures on the link, but they are not for the faint of heart. It makes me wonder how many stories of cruel reality play out in the wilds everyday, just as they do in what some still think of as civilized society.
I found half a rabbit out in the woods the other day.
I expected to read about Zimmerman - Martin again.
yeah, full curl sheep. looks like a dall to me.
A moose once bit my sister.
how is your sister by the way?
Was if a European Moose, or an African Moose?
I hear the European Moose like cheese
Isn't this quite a few years old? 6 or 7 years.
Well it's a Road Dall now.
Whoah! That is epic!
It was a majestik moose. The swallow was European or African.
I should have looked at the photos first. This is not the one from several years back.
tough way to make a living
I watched the cruelty of nature on an eagle cam a couple of months ago.
It was so sad.
Mountain lions really get my goat.
"Alright, we'll call it a draw."
Sorry dude, that was me.
I couldn't find a date or a link. I would have expected another story from a local paper, but the last comment was three days ago, so I figured it was from this winter.
OHMYGAWD, that's brutal. But, that's nature and it's all they know.
Woops, I forgot to ping you to my post 15! This is not the photos from several years ago.
If only those creeps hadn't built a road in the middle of the pristine wilderness these two of God's creatures would still be walking the earth.
OK.... For the low info voters.... /s
Was it fully laden?
Friend of mine lost her oscar (large aquarium fish) and her parakeet on the same day. She had neglected to put the tank cover on, and while she was out, the budgie apparently swooped low over the fish tank. Oscar saw LUNCH and lunged upward. He got hold of the bird (and ultimately managed to drown it) but it fought him and inflicted severe wounds. When she came home, she found them both dead in the tank.
Somewhere, there's a flock of ravens that was the real winner of this contest.
It was eye opening for the kids. Had to be one big cat. We impressed that point on the kids.
Maybe this is not the rarity I thought it was.
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Healthy Hearts Month in February
February is designated as Healthy Hearts Month – What You can do to keep your heart healthy and lessen your risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), announced the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department.
"Heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in Michigan," said Kelly Rumpf, Health Department Health Educator. "In fact, CVD has been the number one cause of death nationally every year since 1900, except in 1918 – the year of the devastating flu epidemic."
About 600,000 Americans die from heart disease each year, that's one in every four deaths, or 25 percent.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In the U.S., someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds.
Nationally, cardiovascular disease costs an estimated $503 billion annually. In Michigan, four out of every 10 deaths are due to cardiovascular disease.
"Your actions today can help prevent, delay, or minimize the effects of heart disease," said Rumpf. "The key strategy is controlling your risk factors."
Here are steps people can take to lower their risk for heart disease and heart attack:
– Prevent and control high blood cholesterol: High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Preventing and treating high blood cholesterol includes eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber, keeping a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise. All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every five years. If yours is high, your doctor may prescribe medicines to help lower it.
– Prevent and control high blood pressure: Healthy lifestyle behaviors such as regular physical activity, a healthy diet, not smoking, and a healthy weight will help you maintain normal blood pressure levels. In addition, all adults should have their blood pressure checked on a regular basis. Blood pressure is easily checked. If your blood pressure is high, you can work with your doctor to treat it and bring it down to the normal range. A high blood pressure can usually be controlled with lifestyle changes and with medicines when needed.
– Prevent and control diabetes: People with diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease. People with heart disease can take steps to reduce their risk for diabetes in the first place, through weight loss and regular physical activity.
– No tobacco: Smoking increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Never smoking is one of the best things a person can do to lower their risk. Quitting smoking will also help lower a person's risk of heart disease. A person's risk of heart attack decreases soon after quitting.
– Moderate alcohol use: Excessive alcohol use increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. People who drink alcohol should do so only in moderation and always responsibly.
– Maintain a healthy weight: Healthy weight status in adults is usually assessed by using weight and height to compute a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). BMI usually indicates the amount of body fat. An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. Overweight is a BMI between 25 and 29.9. Normal weight is a BMI of 18 to 24.9. Proper diet and regular physical activity can help to maintain a healthy weight.
To compute your BMI, visit www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm
– Regular physical activity: Adults should engage in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.
– Diet and nutrition: Along with healthy weight and regular physical activity, an overall healthy diet can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and prevent obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. This includes eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lowering or cutting out added salt or sodium, and eating less saturated fat and cholesterol to lower these risks.
Additionally, experts at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston suggest making small changes and taking it day by day so you don't get overwhelmed.
"Think of the good choices you can make today. A good place to start is by understanding where you are currently in terms of health," said Dr. John Foreyt, professor of medicine atherosclerosis and vascular medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. "Talking with your doctor is important to find out what goals you should be setting, is it losing weight, or lowering your cholesterol or blood pressure?"
Another tip to help you review your current habits includes writing down what you eat, and at the end of the day or even week you can review what food choices you've made. Do the same with your activities or exercises. This will help you see how many calories you are consuming or burning on a daily or weekly basis. There are many online tools and smart device apps that can help make this process more convenient.
"Once you know where you stand in terms of health, you can start slowly," Dr. Foreyt said in a statement. "Focus on what you can do today to get on the right track and reach your goals."
Other tips include:
– Eat breakfast: People who eat breakfast are more likely to make better food choices throughout the day.
– Cut back on portion size during your next meal. Don't make drastic diet changes you will not be able to keep.
– Tell someone today you want to start making healthier choices. This will help to create a support system as you find others who are also looking to make healthy changes.
– Go to bed earlier tonight. The body needs seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
– Go for a walk this evening. Start small, maybe just 10 minutes, and gradually work your way to longer walks.
– Weigh yourself today. The number on the scale doesn't necessarily indicate your health, but it could help you make better food and exercise decisions throughout the day.
For more information, contact Rumpf at 779-7234 or visit www.michigan.gov/cvh, www.americanheart.org, www.cdc.gov/heartdisease, www.nhlbi.org.


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St. Clair routs ACC
The Alpena Community College women's basketball team hosted the No. 2 St. Clair on Monday and couldn't pull it together in an 85-43 loss.
St. Clair got off to a strong start immediately, taking a 13-0 lead in the first three and a half minutes of the game. 11 of these points were scored by Teisha Knott who finished with 22 points.
ACC finally got on the board two minutes later off of two Katherine Wollan free throws. Free throws were an excellent source of points for the Lumberjacks, as they hit 20-of-26 on the night.
However, the Skippers were able to continue to pull ahead throughout the half, taking off on several streaks that pulled them far ahead of the ACC, which didn't have much offensive fire.
St. Clair continued to use its depth to score and led 26-9 with nine minutes left in the first half.
The Lumberjacks had some solid defensive play at times, snatching solid rebounds. But their offense continued to stall as St. Clair continued to pull ahead.
In the best of times, that kind of lead is difficult to over come but ACC made a valiant effort against the Skippers in the second half.
Strong points for the Lumberjacks included continuous solid rebounding by Emily Nowak as well as well as a three-pointer by Ashleigh Monticello.
Whitney Frazier did a solid job of setting up offensive and defensive plays but the ball simply failed to fall far too often.
One area ACC beat out the Skippers heavily was with free throws. ACC had 16 straight free throw opportunities and only missed two. Amy Nowak hit seven of these while Wollan hit four.
The Skippers missed nearly all free throws, hitting only 10-of-27 in first the half.
St. Clair continued to assert its dominance offensively and defensively, limiting ACC to six field goals on the night while hitting a lot of its own. In spite of spirited play till the end, the Jacks simply couldn't assert dominance over St. Clair.
The high point of the night for ACC came early, as head coach Bobby Allen was suddenly surrounded by family members from Flint and Nashville as ACC retired his number 32.
The formerly all-conference and all-state player was stunned as he had no idea his number was being retired or that his family was in town.
"There are no words to express how I feel right now. I'm just speechless. It's so amazing seeing my family, my auntie, my brothers. I'm so appreciative to ACC for doing that (retiring his number). It was also great to introduce my 13 daughters (the team) to my family. They're all my family, every one of them," he said.
St. Clair (85): D. Holmes 1-0-0-2: T. Knott 8-6-7-22: C. Peterson 3-2-4-9: S. Deans 0-1-0-1: H. Highstreet 6-3-5-15: D. Spinner 2-0-0-4: E. Fasel 1-1-2-3: A. Beverly 7-1-3-16: L. Stevens 2-3-6-7: R. Kehoe 3-3-5-6.
Alpena (43): A. Burley 0-1-2-1: L. Seibert 2-3-4-7: A. Nowak 1-6-7-8: E. Nowak 1-4-6-6: S. Cummings 2-0-0-4: W. Frazier 1-0-0-2: A. Monticello 2-2-2-7: K. Wollan 1-6-6-8.


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""My model for business is the Beatles. They were four guys who kept each other's kind of negative tendencies in check. They balanced each other, and the total was greater than the sum of the parts. That's how I see business: great things in business are never done by one person, they're done by a team." "
Editor's Desk: February/March 2008
In our August/September 2004 issue, we ran stories about President George W. Bush and Air Force One and the Boeing 757 Senator John Kerry had chartered for his campaign. To maintain nonpartisanship, we split the cover to feature separate photos of both men standing outside their respective airplanes.
One reader called me about the pictures. He said he did not like the way the presidential seal hanging from the door of Air Force One looked as if it were fastened to Kerry's airplane. I explained that none of us had noticed this and that as a publication we are politically neutral.
I mention this now because I don't want to create an impression of bias with this issue and the following comments. I'm sure you've noticed James Carville on our cover. A friend of both former President Bill Clinton and presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton, Carville has some interesting things to say about politics. However, we interviewed him mainly because he's also quite a fan of business aviation.
We're also running an article that's a must-read if you are thinking about allowing candidates and government officials to use your aircraft. We've illustrated this story with a photo of former President Richard Nixon, only because it shows him on an airplane. Again, this was a completely apolitical decision.
Finally, we noted that Senator Clinton made use of a Bell 222 helicopter-reportedly dubbed by her staff the "Hill-a-copter"-during her campaign blitz in Iowa. This reminded me of the first-ever use of a helicopter during a political campaign, which happened in 1948. Texas Congressman Lyndon Johnson rode along in a Bell 47D piloted by a Bell Helicopter test and demonstration pilot named Joe Mashman. I learned about this from Mashman himself, while I interviewed him before writing his biography.
LBJ had seen a Bell 47 demonstrated in Washington and asked his friend, Stuart Symington, the Secretary of the Air Force, to contact Bell Helicopter. Figuring that a senatorial race would be great publicity for his new aircraft (certified just two years earlier), company founder Larry Bell readily put a Model 47 at LBJ's disposal. This was long before the current rules about campaign financing.
Few people had seen a helicopter before. When asked what the proper name of the machine was, LBJ responded, "Joe says it's a 'HELL-i-copter,' but the Baptists call it a 'HEE-leo-copter'." The press called it "The Johnson City Windmill."
Johnson finished second in the main election, but beat his opponent in the runoff by 87 votes, not so much because of the Bell 47, but because he had apparently "stolen" many thousands of votes, according to the book, The Years of Lyndon Johnson-Means of Ascent, by Robert Caro. Of course, LBJ went on to become Vice President under John F. Kennedy and then President after Kennedy was killed.
Ironically, Johnson almost didn't make it past that 1948 campaign. As Mashman told it, "We were flying over the main street in Marshall at about 20 to 30 feet, when all of a sudden we just dropped like a brick, lost all lift. I felt completely helpless. We hit hard, landing between a couple of parked cars, then bounced back in the air over one car. I regained control and continued to our intended landing spot. LBJ turned to me and said, "Joe, back there wasn't where you wanted to land, was it?' I said, "No, no, we just had a little problem.'"
LBJ and Mashman had experienced "settling with power," a phenomenon unique to rotary-wing aircraft and little-known at that time. Helicopter pilots now learn how to avoid this potentially lethal flight condition, but as recently as 2000 it was cited as a main cause in the fatal accident of a military V-22 tiltrotor.
According to several news reports, the Clinton "Hill-a-copter" had made an "emergency" or "forced" landing on December 17 (coincidentally, the 104th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight). In fact, this was really just a precautionary landing, done intentionally by the pilot because of low visibility.
Could history be reinventing itself? Let me make two things perfectly clear: I make no predictions and this publication is politically neutral. So please don't call me to complain about this issue's cover.
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Kate. There is nothing magical about blue steel pans. Nothing. Blued steel is a process used by manufacturers that deposits a micro thin layer of blue oxide on the surface of carbon steel as a deterrent to rusting quickly. You can take any carbon steel pan and season it with oil and you're good to go. It is best to season two to three times using very little oil each time as opposed to a heavy coat which can lead to a sticky buildup. I do not recommend olive oil. Continued use improves the seasoning.Don
There is also a company called World Cuisine Paderno that now sells blue steel pans, an example of which is shown at http://www.foodservicedirect.com/product.cfm/p/144753/World-Cuisine-Paderno-Blue-Steel-Baking-Sheet-13-3/4-inch-Length.htm. When I did a search for the Paderno pans, I found many sources that sell them. To see the Paderno pan sizes, go to http://www.world-cuisine.com/store/index.cfm and do a search of the catalog using the terms blue steel. I do not know offhand if the Paderno pans are sold in the same size(s) as used by Buddy's or its competitors for the Detroit style pizza. However, a few searches should answer that question, or one can go back earlier in this thread where I believe I gave the sizes that Buddy's uses. Another possible source--for dark anodized pans rather than blue steel--is Pizza Tools. See, for example, the Sicilian pans at http://www.pizzatools.com/Square_Sicilian_Pans/30879/subgrouping.htm. Note that those pans come in depths of 1.5" and 2". The 2" deep pans are closest to the blue steel pans. For comparison purposes, the Paderno blue steel pans are 1 1/8" deep. The advantage of the old blue steel pans that Buddy's and the others, including Jet's, were using is that they were quite cheap. And they are also deep, around 2" deep. Unless Buddy's and the others are able to find a new source of blue steel pans for their own businesses, they, too, may have to pay up for the alternative pans now being sold to the trade. Peter
BigT,The Northern Pizza Equipment pan is aluminum and Teflon coated. Teflon coatings may not hold up to the temperatures needed to bake the Detroit-style pizzas. The Bucket Outlet pans look to be the real deal. But you may want to call them to confirm that they are the old Dover pans and to confirm that they are in stock. Peter
Thanks, I will cross Northern Pizza off the list.I called the number on the Bucket Outlet website, which is run by Red Hill General Store ("http://www.redhillgeneralstore.com/"). The woman, Bee, was extremely unhelpful and said there is no way to figure out who the manufacturer of the pans is or where they get them. I am trying to find another phone number to call of these guys to talk to someone else. I have also sent them an email, hopefully Bee does not manage the inbox.Does anyone know if the pan shortage still exists for the actual pizza joints, are they back to purchasing direct from Dover?
On to my first question...I received a couple of blue steel pans (ordered from Bucket Outlet) yesterday and immediately started the seasoning process. I baked the pans for a couple of rounds brushed with shortening (Crisco) and/or canola oil. I know that everyone has mentioned not to wash out the pans, but I just was hoping to get a little more detail about that process. I pulled the pans out, let them cool, and just wiped them with a wet paper towel. There is still a pretty sticky residue all over the pans. Am I supposed to leave them this way, or should I be scraping that off with a stronger sponge? It feels a bit off to leave that "mess" in the pan, but I totally understand if that is what helps get the desired crispy crust. If I am to leave them this way, will they eventually wear down and erode? Any info or help is appreciated, and I can't wait to try my first attempt this weekend!
Leave them oily all the time. If anything sticks, just scrape it out. Don't ever...EVER let soap touch the inside of that pan. Hot water and a brush (just like cleaning cast iron) are OK but after doing that, make sure the pan is oily by adding a small amount of oil and wiping it around with a paper towel to maintain an oily coating on the pans.


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Take Five
Quaker Campus Editor-in-Chief Kaylyn Wold '15 gives us insight into her plans for the QC's centennial year.
From Military Service to Student Life
Student veterans build camaraderie and support with new club.
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Whittier grad Samantha Quintanar `13 looks back at society life and how it pushed her to never give up.
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