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July 24, 2006 WIC Update
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SUBJECT: MyPyramid: Simple Steps to Healthy Living Questionnaire
SUBJECT: 2006 Annual WIC Vendor Training
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- Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) Training - Training to begin the VENA process is scheduled for the following dates and locations:
October 16-17, 2006 - St. Louis
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October 19-20, 2006 - Cape Girardeau
November 14-15, 2006 - Kansas City
November 16-17, 2006 - Springfield
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Success Stories
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Ramon Nunez '00
Football player is an ad man
Ramon Nunez is ad agency veteran and documentary filmmaker.
Ramon Núñez '00 came to St. Cloud State University to play for the football team. But, he kept his eye on another ball.
"I was looking for a broadcast department that was accredited and would give me the knowledge and experience I needed. St. Cloud was able to bring that on the table," he said.
At St. Cloud State, Núñez earned an NCAA National Leadership Conference Award for talking with juveniles about post-jail opportunities and working with children at a summer camp.
After graduation he was hired by Fallon Worldwide, an international, award-winning advertising agency. In 2005, he joined Minneapolis-based Colle+McVoy as an executive producer of the Broadcast Department, managing TV, radio, video and branded-content projects.
Following his time with Colle+McVoy, Núñez served as lead producer for Chicago-based DRAFTFCB, working with national clients such as Motorola and MillerCoors.
Today, he is a vice president and senior integrated producer for Crispin Porter+Bogusky, Boulder, Colo., a national firm whose clients include Microsoft, Best Buy and Kraft Foods.
Núñez produced two documentary films called "Lotology" and "Invisible to You." The latter is a film about homeless young people.

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Laurie Anderson talks about "Homeland"Posted by Christian Carey in CDs, Composers, File Under?, Video, Violin, Women composers, tags: alt-classical, Fenway Bergamot, Homeland, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, performance art
Composer, violinist, and performance/video artist Laurie Anderson has never been one to rest on her laurels. But Homeland, her latest project for Nonesuch takes her farther afield than she's previously been.
Rather than staying at home to record, Anderson developed the album's songs over a two year period of touring. And, for the first time, she's involved her partner Lou Reed in a collaborative recording process (he receives a co-producer credit). The results sound recognizable as songs by Laurie Anderson; but the sonic formula has been tweaked – indeed, refreshed – by the risks taken and departures made during the recording process.
A recurring character is Fenway Bergamot, Anderson's "male alter-ego," who graces the album cover and performs on the recording.
Below are a couple of "making of" videos Nonesuch has posted to YouTube.


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FOXBORO -- Julian Edelman (hand), Steve Gregory (hip), Michael Hoomanawanui (concussion) and Tracy White (foot) were absent as the Patriots took the field for Wednesday's practice. Edelman, Gregory and Hoomanawanui were all inactive for the Pats' win Sunday against the Broncos, with White leaving the game with a foot injury.
For more on the Patriots, visit the team page at weei.com/patriots.
Patriots safety Duron Harmon joined the show on Monday to discuss their win over Pittsburgh in the AFCCG. Harmon was asked about his tackle on Jesse James on the half yard line, and he revealed to the guys he wasn't thinking much about it, but that the defense has wanted the chance to make a goal line stand since they did it against Cincinnati earlier in the season.
Patriots running back Dion Lewis joined the show to discuss how it feels to be headed to the Super Bowl for the first time in his career, his recovery from a serious injury in 2015, and how LeGarrette Blount fired up the sidelines by carrying half the Steelers on his back.
Glenn Ordway and Fred Smerlas talk with Cornerback Malcolm Butler in the lockerroom after the Patriots handily beat the Pittsburgh to advance to Super Bowl 51.
WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia and Ben Kichen of the 'Dale and Holley Show' talk about Isaiah Thomas' flagrant foul against the Heat, and also discuss why it's time for the Celtics to address their biggest need.
WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia and Ben Kichen of the "Dale and Holley Show" discuss the latest news on the injury that has kept Isaiah Thomas off the court and how valuable it is for Marcus Smart to stay in control.
WEEI.com's Mike Petraglia and Ben Kichen of 'The Dale and Holley Show' talk about last night's disappointing finish against the Rockets and they talk about their love for DeMarcus Cousins.
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello to discuss life from the moment when he learned he was the American League Cy Young Award winner until the days just before spring training. Porcello explains how things have changed for him over the past few months, while offering his thoughts on Kate Upton's controversial tweets following the Cy Young announcement, and the actual voting process.
Mut, Rob, and John are talking about some of the Hall of Fame candidates who gained or lost support within the last year. Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds both gained support, while Curt Schilling lost a chunk of votes he had gotten last year.
Mut, Bradford, and Tomase are in after it was announced that Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, and Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. They also talk about some notable candidates who weren't elected this year like Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds.
Guys discuss if or when the Bruins will fire Coach Julian
Ken, Rear and Ty get into a very solid week for the B's beating St Louis and the Flyers and losing a hard-fought game against the Predators. Is this team turning things around? Krug and Marchand are kicking things up a notch. The guys also talk about Claude and Sweeney's job security before getting into some big hits around the league this week.
Ken, Rear and Ty talk all things Bruins as they come off a 4-0 shutout win in Florida and head to Carolina later today. Did that victory save Claude's job? The boys get into Don Sweeney's recent comments on Claude's job and what the future holds for the black and gold.
Hour 4. It's book review Tuesday with Kirk, Gerry, and Trenni. Dan Le Batard insinuated Boston is racist.
Hour 2. Trenni takes on Gerry. Headlines with Kirk. SNL's tribute to Obama was sad.
Hour 1. Trenni, Kirk, and Gerry discuss the attention Brady's interview received. ESPN's political policy is constantly violated.
We opened the show today playing some clips of Rob Parker and Ryan Clark saying that the Patriots were cheaters. Fauria took a cue from "Angry Lou" and went ballistic. This is a MUST LISTEN.
Steelers linebacker, Bud Dupree, told reporters on Monday that their defense was caught off-guard by the Patriots up-tempo offense.
No one in New England seems to be all that keen on the Atlanta Falcons roster. So we got NFL analyst, Randy Cross, on the phone to give us a primer on the Falcons.
We check in with Super Bowl winner and ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer to preview Super Bowl 51 and put the final wraps on the AFC Championship.
Dale, Michael and Rich Keefe discuss Dale's premise that this is the best Patriots team of the Belichick-Brady era.
We close out the show with the best soundbites of the day.
Kirk Minihane brings Chad Finn back to the show to talk about the Charlotte Wilder story about the relationship between the Pats and Trump. Chad defends Charlotte for some of the story and her previous articles, Kirk still has problems with what he thinks is lazy reporting. Kirk and Chad also talk about whether a third sports station in Boston would be viable and if Curt Schilling will ever make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Kirk Minihane has a loud and very confrontational argument with media personality John Ziegler about the guilt or innocence of Jerry Sandusky. Kirk believes him to be guilty, John believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that Sandusky is innocent. Yes, it may be an old case, but you all remember it and this episode may change your mind about some of the things you previously thought with regards to Penn State, Jerry Sandusky, and Joe Paterno.
Kirk Minihane wants to sit down with both sports editors at the major newspapers in Boston. Only Boston Herald sports editor Sean Leahy took Kirk up on the invitation to join the show. What you will hear is a great conversation between two people who are very interested in the newspaper business and how that business has changed over the years and what the future holds for newspapers. Kirk and Sean talk about the ongoing and longstanding rivalry between the Herald and Globe.
Ken Laird and Chris Curtis recap a Trenni Wednesday on the K&C show
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello to discuss life from the moment when he learned he was the American League Cy Young Award winner until the days just before spring training. Porcello explains how things have changed for him over the past few months, while offering his thoughts on Kate Upton's controversial tweets following the Cy Young announcement, and the actual voting process.
Ken Laird and Chris Curtis recap a Patriots Monday after a Patriots AFC Title game win and a Tom Brady appearance with Kirk & Gerry.
Tom Brady joins the show the morning after winning the AFC championship for the seventh time. Brady talks about the upcoming Super Bowl and his call to President Donald Trump.More from this show
Hour 1. The Patriots are going to the Super Bowl, which means Kirk and Gerry are going to Houston. Tom Brady joins the show.More from this show
Hour 2. Albert challenges Kirk and Gerry. Headlines with Kirk covers the Women's March.More from this show
Hour 4. Kirk and Gerry discuss how players from bad teams can come to New England and win.More from this show
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick breaks down the win over the Steelers and looks ahead to the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl, who Bill admits is a team they are not yet very familiar with.More from this show


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FIVB Announces 2010 World Grand Prix Groups
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 19, 2009) – The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team will travel to Poland, Thailand and Hong Kong in consecutive weekends next summer as part of the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix, according to a release distributed by the FIVB.
The FIVB World Grand Prix is the top annual international tournament. The tournament format consists of nine preliminary round matches with three consecutive weekends of three matches each. The top five countries in the preliminary round plus the World Grand Prix Final Round host advance to a five-day, five match round robin to determine the overall winner. The 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round will take place in Ningbo, China.
The U.S., ranked second in the world in the current FIVB World Ranking, opens FIVB World Grand Prix action Aug. 6-9 in Poland with matches against host Poland, Germany and NORCECA rival Dominican Republic in Group B. The location and venue within Poland has not been announced. Poland is currently ranked ninth in the FIVB World Ranking, while Germany is No. 11 and Dominican Republic is No. 14.
Team USA travels to Asia for the second and third preliminary round weekends. The Americans will face Italy, Puerto Rico and host Thailand Aug. 13-15 in an undetermined city in Thailand as part of Group D. Italy, which won the 2009 FIVB Grand Champions Cup last week, is ranked fifth in the FIVB World Ranking, while Thailand is ranked No. 17 and Puerto Rico is No. 18.
The U.S. concludes the preliminary round Aug. 20-22 in Hong Kong as part of Group G. Team USA will challenge China, Germany and Thailand. China, ranked third in the current FIVB World Ranking, will be the highest ranked opponent for the Americans during the preliminary round.
Overall, the U.S. will play Germany and Thailand twice. Currently, the average world ranking for all nine U.S. preliminary round matches is 11.67.
The pool composition, which is based on the FIVB World Rankings, the results of the 2009 World Grand Prix and special requests from organizers, was decided by the World Grand Prix Council after also taking into consideration feedback from the teams following the 2009 edition.
The United States, along with Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Brazil, all qualified for the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix based on their finish at the 2009 Pan American Cup.
The U.S. finished ninth at the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix with 3-6 record in the preliminary round using a young roster of athletes in the first year of the quadrennial leading to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Brazil has won the last two FIVB World Grand Prix events. Russia, which finished second in this past summer's World Grand Prix, did not qualify for the event next summer. Germany, which defeated the U.S. twice in 2009, finished with the bronze medal at the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round. Other 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round participants were Netherlands (fourth), China (fifth) and Japan (sixth).
2010 FIVB World Grand Prix Groups
Week 1 – Aug. 6-9
Group A (at Brazil): Brazil, Italy, Japan, Korea
Group B (at Poland): Dominican Republic, Germany, Poland, United States
Group C (at Chengdu, China): China, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Thailand
Week 2 – Aug. 13-15
Group D (at Thailand): Italy, Puerto Rico, Thailand, United States
Group E (at Macau): Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Netherlands
Group F (at Japan): Germany, Japan, Korea, Poland
Week 3 – Aug 20-22
Group G (at Hong Kong): China, Germany, Thailand, United States
Group H (at Korea): Brazil, Korea, Poland, Puerto Rico
Group I (at Japan): Dominican Republic, Italy, Japan, Netherlands
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Cottonelle is my favorite brand of toilet paper. I've tried many brands and it's the one I prefer. I can usually get a great deal on it too which is an added bonus.
Since toilet paper was invented more than 100 years, it has been taken for granted. Tossed into a cabinet or shoved into a closet, the same bath tissue that has taken care of your bum has been downright disrespected – until now. Innovative and chic interior designer Jonathan Adler and the Cottonelle brand have teamed up to explore a space that doesn't often get adorned with the latest style: toilet paper. Cottonelle brand toilet paper roll covers give people a stylish, new way to store extra rolls of toilet paper and a new way to respect the roll.
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Jean Moule last wrote about flying in Hawaii for the Flight Training blog. She is an emerita faculty member of Oregon State University, and a published writer and artist. Visit her website.—Ed.
During my years of ski instructing and ski patrolling I have "gone over the pass" many, many times. And I have spent hours on patrol handling dispatch at the top of Hoodoo Mountain Resort. From there you can see what we call Sand Mountains, and the multiple snowmobile tracks that climb up their smooth, snow-covered banks as high as possible.
Weather in Oregon can be overcast and cloudy most of the fall and winter. I have a shirt that says, "Oregon State Rain Festival: January 1 to December 31." Rain and overcast had set in, yet there was a week of clear, sunny weather, and my hopes of flying over the Cascades to the Sisters airport and back reawakened.
I had not flown above 5,000 feet yet. With the pass at 4,800, the surrounding peaks at 10, 000, we would go first to 5,500, then 7,500, and then 9,500 as needed to help ensure distance from other airplanes. I was excited. Sounded like more fun than practicing stalls. My CFI was willing. My husband-photographer would go along.
Ground school before the flight had Steve explaining the angle needed as we came up on the elevation of the ridge as the high and low pressure might make the turbulence more than we (I) could handle. As we took off and headed east, first over our four acres and then over the towns in Santiam Canyon that I knew so well, we noted the smoke from home chimneys rising straight up in the cloudless calm skies.
As we climbed higher and talked about potential landing spots in the seemingly endless forests in these mountains, the tops of the Three Sisters came into view. We noticed the snow on the top of North Sister being blown strongly south and west by the winds coming up from Eastern Oregon.
Sure enough, as we came to the summit of Santiam Pass, seeing the road under us winding its way over, the winds began to shake us up quite a bit. "I don't like this!" I said. And, angled as we should be, I slowly turned us away and back into smoother air. But not before Rob took a photo of the ski area we have enjoyed for years. We saw the backside of Hoodoo Butte and the runs coming down in parallel rows. And, to our amazement, we discovered that the Sand Mountains were actually part of a row of small craters. The view from the air opened our minds to this incredible new understanding of the earth terrain we had travelled and viewed for years.
And I had a new respect and understanding of winds.—Jean Moule
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Jean A. Woncki
PERRYSBURG – Jean A. Woncki, 69, of Main Street, Perrysburg passed away Sunday (April 21, 2013) at the Unity Living Center in downtown Rochester.
Born April 10, 1944 in Gowanda, she was the daughter of the late Ho-ward Strohauer and Vir-ginia Estella.
She married Clarence D. Woncki on Aug. 22, 1992 in the Episcopal Church in Springville. Clarence died on March 29, 2009.
She is survived by two sons: Douglas (Joan) Castellano of Angola and Samuel (Pamela) Castel-lano of South Dayton; a daughter, Tonya (Michael) Crouse of Gowanda; four stepchildren: Tammy, Kenny, Christina, and Michael Woncki; a brother, Charles (Martha) Strohauer of Fla.; two sisters: Joyce (Tom) White of Ariz. and Jane Johnson of Neb.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jean was preceded in death by a brother, Elroy.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Schindler Funeral Home at 44 Center St. in Gowanda. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.


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Walk in the Park for Brain Tumor Research
ESCANABA – The Ninth Annual Walk in the Park for Brain Tumor Research will be held Saturday at Ludington Park in Escanaba. Walk-up registration is available the morning of the walk from 910.
The walk has raised approximately $50,000 for brain tumor research since it began in 2005. All proceeds from this fund-raising activity benefit Superior Health Foundation, and are earmarked exclusively for the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC) at Marquette General Hospital.
The UMBTC is a non-profit care, treatment and research organization serving patients and families throughout the UP. Global advances in research of this highly resistant cancer include reducing tumor growth with pulsed low-dose radiation therapy in combination with chemotherapy, and viral therapy using cancer-cell attacking viruses.
The event has been bringing those affected by brain tumors together since 2005. Two Escanaba-area families are partnering to put on the walk – the families of Don McInnis and Sue Anderson, who both lost their lives to brain tumors.
Highlights of this year's event are a memorial balloon release, bake sale, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and prizes from local businesses. Generous sponsors making this event possible are Dobber's Pasties, Delta County Credit Union, Luft Insurance Agency, and Skradski Family Funeral Homes.
People of all ages are welcome to walk a two-mile loop along the lake, or follow their own path as they are able. Kids may bring their bikes, scooters, skates or skateboards and participate in the Kids' Ride. Walk-up registration donation is $25 per adult, $10 per child.
Check-in opens at 9 a.m. at the pavilion. The walk starts at 10, rain or shine. More information is available at www.eskywalkinthepark.
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Millions of Americans are planning a road trip this summer, and whether it is long or short, if you are planning on traveling with your dog, there are some safety and travel tips you should keep in mind to ensure the trip is enjoyable and safe for everyone.
One of the most important steps to take is to acclimate your dog to riding in the car if it is not yet used to it. Even short trips can be anxiety-provoking if a dog has never ridden in the car before. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reports that it's a good idea to take the pet on a series of short drives to get it used to traveling. Gradually lengthen the amount of time spent in the car. If your dog is used to crate training, keeping it inside its crate while in the car might offer an added sense of security.
Once the dog is used to traveling, owners must also remember to pack the appropriate pet supplies for the trip. The ASPCA recommends packing food, bowls, leashes, plastic bags, grooming supplies, all of the dog's medication and first aid for dogs. You should be prepared for dog emergencies like heatstroke, bite wounds, burns, poisoning, seizures in dogs and more, even if they seem unlikely, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.
Schedule a visit with your veterinarian before your road trip to ensure your dog is up-to-date on vaccinations and parasite protection. You should also obtain a copy of your dog's medical records for your trip and keep your veterinarian's contact information on hand in the event of an emergency.


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Dolores C. Schaefer
NEW ULM – Dolores C. Schaefer, 94, of New Ulm, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with Monsignor John A. Richter celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday and 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. To sign the guest book or to leave an online condolence for her family go to www.mvfh.org.
Dolores is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Randy Mehlberg of Rosemount; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Nancy Schaefer of Hutchinson grandchildren, Stephanie (Jason) Kline of Mankato, Krystina Schaefer of Shakopee, Kenton (Mary) Schaefer of Hutchinson, and Ryan and Amanda Mehlberg of Rosemount; four great-grandchildren, Emma, Adrienne, Gabrielle, and Evelyn, and a sister, Lois Lynch of Belle Plaine.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delbert Shaefer; granddaughter, Tamara Mehlberg; sisters, Evelyn Domeier in infancy and Sylvia Hopkins; and brothers-in-law, Terry Lynch and Gail Hopkins.
Dolores Clara Domeier was born April 12, 1918, to Peter J. and Barbara (Willinger) in New Ulm. On Feb. 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Delbert Schaefer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm and a past member of the Cathedral choir. She enjoyed polka, dancing, playing cards, singing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was loving, caring, and always put others first.


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Shares of Tweeter (Not Twitter) Halted
The Tweeter frenzy has come to a screeching halt.
At 12:42 p.m. Eastern time, Finra halted trading in Tweeter Home Entertainment, having determined that "an extraordinary event has occurred or is ongoing that has had a material effect on the market for the" security, according to a notice posted on its otcbb.com website.
The halt comes after Tweeter surged as much as 1800% to 13 cents on volume of 14.3 million shares. That's more than 86 times the amount the stock normally trades on an average day, according to FactSet.
Shares of Tweeter — which filed for bankruptcy in November 2008 — soared on Friday for no other reason than the company name looks and sounds just like Twitter.
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Clean and Jerk to 101kg please...
105kg Clean and Jerk is in the bag for next week.
Good work, table updated .
Snatch to 66kg please, another soft PB. Left 105kg in the bag had a little look at 103kg but it wasn't ready today.


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I've seen another of these "starring" Bill Gates. There
I've seen another of these "starring" Bill Gates. There's more information about them here: http://www.secularstudents.org.... Unfortunately, the link only shows the same Mr. Buffet ad shown above, not the one for Mr. Gates.

There's additional information regarding this
There's additional information regarding this advertisement campaign available here:
There's another ad "starring" Bill Gates. Unfortunately, that site only shows the same one with Mr. Buffett front-and-center.

Agreed. I don't have a problem with the concept, and I
Agreed. I don't have a problem with the concept, and I understand what they are reacting against. But it's a lousy starting point, very combative. I wish the emphasis were on the good part.
On the other hand, as a person of faith who restles constantly with severe doubts (I have a lot respect for well-reasoned agnostics and atheists, which is one of the reasons I loved Krista's shows on science with a subtext of the complex interplay of faith, mystery, doubt and scientific materialism), I wish interfaith dialogue included more non-believers--the people who aren't as interested in debunking faith as is doing good, with or without the concept of god.
Joss Whedon gave a fascinating talk when he accepted an award for cultural humanism from Harvard's humanist group (the chaplain who presented it is the guy that wrote "Good Without God"). Here is an atheist talking to a group of atheists and his main message is that religion is not the enemy. (See it at http://www.thenewhumanism.org/....
His presents a much more reasonable face for atheism, one that acknowledges nuance, common purposes, and our shared humanity. It's very different from the hostility coming from the outspoken leaders of "the new atheism" movement (Dawkins, et al)--and it's much more like the atheists and agnostics most of us rub shoulders with everyday.
I would love to see more dialogue between people of faith and this strand of humanists. I think this would make a fascinating topic for Krista to cover. The "culture wars" style of argument over the existence of God (say represented by Christopher Hitchens vs. his brother) bores me, in the same way that Christian apologetics always has. But dialogues on the boundary of faith and humanism is fascinating and seldom explored.


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Located in Sutton Hill, this spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Telford Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre and Blists Hill. Coalport China Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
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2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, and a bar/lounge.
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In addition to a full-service spa, Telford Hotel & Golf Resort - QHotels features a golf course and an indoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast and manager's reception are offered (may not be available daily). High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Event facilities measuring 900 square feet (84 square meters) include conference space. This eco-friendly hotel also offers a health club, a sauna, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
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Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub.
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Ohio lawman Barry Carpenter was recently found guilty of breaking into the home of Sarah Jessica Parker's surrogate mother of her twin girls.
Apparently looking for some pregnancy documents, Carpenter was suspended from his post as Chief of the Martin Ferry Police Department and officially charged with receiving stolen property, theft in office and tampering with evidence. "Barry admits that he acted very stupidly, but denies that he acted criminally," said his attorney Dennis McNamara in his closing argument. Carpenter admitted to going into the house, but says it was only because the door was open. He also admitted to taking pictures of some pregnancy documents including the ultrasound photos and a plaster cast of the surrogate's pregnant stomach. He also admits showing them to the paparazzi.
Currently Carpenter remains free but is being closely monitored by a GPS system. He is scheduled for sentencing on Dec 30Th. "The bottom line is that there is a victim in this case whose privacy was so gravely intruded upon," said Ohio Assistant Attorney General Emily Laube after the verdict was read, "If you can't trust the police, who can you trust?"
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More:Secretary Clinton's Letter to Congress Regarding the Accountability Review Board (ARB) Report | Accountability Review Board (ARB) Report (Unclassified) | Additional Documents
On January 23, 2013, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. In her remarks to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary Clinton said:
"Today, I want briefly to offer some context for this challenge, share what we've learned, how we are protecting our people, and where we can work together to not only honor our fallen colleagues, but continue to champion America's interests and values.
"Any clear-eyed examination of this matter must begin with this sobering fact: Since 1988, there have been 19 Accountability Review Boards investigating attacks on American diplomats and their facilities. Benghazi joins a long list of tragedies for our Department, for other agencies, and for America: hostages taken in Tehran in 1979, our Embassy and Marine barracks bombed in Beirut in 1983, Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia in 1996, our embassies in East Africa in 1998, consulate staff murdered in Jeddah in 2004, the Khost attack in 2009, and too many others. Since 1977, 65 American diplomatic personnel have been killed by terrorists.
"Now of course, the list of attacks foiled, crises averted, and lives saved is even longer. We should never forget that our security professionals get it right more than 99 percent of the time, against difficult odds all over the world. That's why, like my predecessors, I literally trust them with my life.
"Let's also remember that administrations of both parties, in partnership with Congress, have made concerted and good faith efforts to learn from these attacks and deaths to implement recommendations from the review boards, to seek the necessary resources, and to do better in protecting our people from what has become constantly evolving threats. That is the least that the men and women who serve our country deserve. It's what, again, we are doing now with your help. As Secretary, I have no higher priority and no greater responsibility.
"As I have said many times, I take responsibility, and nobody is more committed to getting this right. I am determined to leave the State Department and our country safer, stronger, and more secure.
"Now, taking responsibility meant moving quickly in those first uncertain hours and days to respond to the immediate crisis, but also to further protect our people and posts in high-threat areas across the region and the world. It meant launching an independent investigation to determine exactly what happened in Benghazi and to recommend steps for improvement. And it meant intensifying our efforts to combat terrorism and figure out effective ways to support the emerging democracies in North Africa and beyond."
You can read the Secretary's full opening remarks before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and her opening remarks before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on www.state.gov. Watch the video on YouTube.
Anne A. in California writes:
I am so proud of you! My husband and I have followed your career ever since you were First Lady. We are proud to have you representing our country abroad. As to your heartfelt response to your questioners today, I say GOOD FOR YOU! Stand your ground!. This whole inquisition is a red herring. Respectfully yours . . .Anne A.
Linda and Lee C. in the U.S.A. write:
Brava to you, Secretary Clinton. You were fabulous during your testimony today ~~~ brilliant, eloquent, passionate, sensitive and oh, so perfect for your post. We applauded you when you "suffered no fools" during the absurd questions asked of you by those congressmen who were trying to score political points. So very foolish of them. Thank you for being such an outstanding Secretary of State. You will be missed. Sincerely, Linda and Lee C. Saratoga CA
Daniel B. in Maryland writes:
Dear Ms. Secretary:
I doubt you will read this given the amount of information you deal with daily. I wanted to encourage you and have become a big fan of you and the Clinton family over the years. The grilling you received was unprofessional in my opinion and reflected an opportunistic event manipulated by Republicans (hopefully not all) to polish their tarnished image. Congress is a terminally ill patient and I fear for what our children will inherit. The committee's interrogation was the most partison example yet of a self-serving mentality reflecting "them or us", clearly not what the Founding Fathers had in mind. I am neither a Democrat or a Republican, and feel the attitude has become that the People serve the government and not the other way around. This was not a fact finding mission, it was a crucifixion. But do not worry, the People know who you are, what you represent, and will stand by you. The country needs a new mechanism that would allow an impotent Congress to be impeached and a reappointment in mass. The People should select what criteria would be used to inactivate a nonfunctional Congress to prevent it from being to destructive to our nation as a whole.
Stand your ground Hillary - We The People support you.
Daniel B., Ph.D.
Lisa W. in California writes:
You were fantastic today...an inspiration to all...under the pressure from those idiots your Ilntelligence and grace shining thru. rest up and please be ready to run in 2016! thanks for your service.
Jeffrey F. in Texas writes:
Madame Secretary
Today, I watched with great interest your testimony and the questioning from members of the Senate Foriegn Relations Committee. First, I must say, you handled the questions and the numerous allegations with great class and distinction. I am sorry that a person of your stature and accomplishment would have to subject yourself to such incredibly political and mean spirited dialog from people who couldn't carry your lunchbox to work.
Secondly, I wanted to thank you for all you have done in your position as Secretary of State. You have accomplished more than anyone in the position in the last four decades.
Finally, if you ever have any desire to serve in a higher office in the future, you can count on my support.
Please take care of yourself, get some rest, and speak your mind.
Thank you,
Jeff F.
Argyle, Texas
Gerhard K. in the U.S.A. writes:
Senator McCain stated during the hearings that he had been with the ambassador on July 7, 2012. At that time he stated the the ambassador had indicated that security was lacking. It wasn't clear to me whether the ambassador made a request through the senator for more security resources or not, but it seems to me that the Senator should have,or maybe did make a request. In any case it seems to be be a bit disingenuous of him to make the accusations he did about a lack of response from the state department, as he did today.
J.R. in Texas writes:
Fully support the Secretary. Congressional grand standing on this subject is disgusting. Many of them have no understanding of the world outside of North America. Too bad it is all politics!! Stand strong Secretary Clinton!
Palgye in South Korea writes:
i diappoint Senato, attended a hearing
really, sleeping at mid of a hearing
i think that a hearing is just.........
if someone purnish to them
i never prohibit.
i'm very shocked Sec Hillary Clinton so
that angry. A hearing is also very shocked to me.
i think, Sec revived Pride of USA and USA economy but
attended Senator was very rude to Sec Hillary Clinton.
If i have a power, attended Senator's lip
Sorry, i can't to do for Sec, Sorry.
Irene S. in Maine writes:
Congratulations for an oscar-like performance during the Benghazi Congressional hearing. Your diffusion of responsibility is amazing. The donning of spectacles reminds me of Sen. Kennedy's wearing a neck-collar support after the Chappaquiddick incident.
BJ in Nebraska writes:
It doesn't matter!!!!!! Not when you sit for hours hearing what's going on and then refuse aid.
You didn't know!!!!! Why not? Aren't you the top dog? You SHOULD have known.
As far as I'm concerned, you may as well have pulled the trigger yourself. More added to that list of your dead.
L. Casey in Pennsylvania writes:
"What does it matter?" Really? that is the best you have? It matters a great deal. Knowing what is happening is one of the State Dept. jobs.
Not trusting and assisting the people that are serving you is disgraceful.
I am sure it matters to the families of those that died and it certainly matters to me.
The fact that you tried to play the sympathy card is pathetic.
Very disappointed and whether you want to admit it or not you are responsible and your Dept failed us.
James in Virginia writes:
I commend Secretary Clinton for a graceful yet masterly manner in responding to the so called Senators who seemed to divulge their unfathomable assininity.
You are appreciated by many having the acumen of such circumstances!
James L.H.
Karen S. in Massachusetts writes:
Thank you Hillary! Senator McCain is asking for justice but exactly what is that? As you state, let's make sure it does not happen again.
Chip B. in the U.S.A. writes:
YES IT DOES MATTER WHO ATTACKED AND KILLED OUR AMBASSADOR AND THREE OTHERS….
Is there anyone in this Administration who is interested in the truth?
Madam Secretary, are you part of the cover up?
CNN, FOX News, even the NY Times had reporters on the ground the next day. But William Holder took weeks to get FBI to Benghazi. A week later, Susan Rice, American Ambassador to the UN, got on all of the Sunday talk shows (apparently in your behalf) and flat out LIED, telling the American people it was a "spontaneous demonstration†not an "organized terrorist attack.†In the following weeks, Jay Carney, WH Press Secretary, perpetuated the same LIE, comments from Secretary of Defense are, at best, questionable, of course he is resigning, and the Director of the CIA has resigned. The President of the United States, who is a proven LIAR (or stupid – and I do not think he is stupid) said he would bring those responsible to justice… but Madam Secretary – you say it does not matter who killed the Ambassador and three staff? So, who does the President bring to justice? Is that another LIE? Madam Secretary, again I ask. Are you part of the cover up?
Madam Secretary, you refer to a "Classified Version" of the events... why is it classified? The American people... the world, knows what happen at Benghazi. Is it classified because it shows members of the Administration who are complacent, complacent on Benghazi and complacent in the war with al Qaeda... who's flag flies over our consulate.
Madam Secretary.... I accept your resignation. Don't let the door hit you on the way out ...
Bobbi F. in Minnesota writes:
Secretary Clinton, you exemplify the positive, strong and bright American women who serve in all levels of our various levels of government. Thank you for your years of public service; thank you for standing firm in response to the unwarranted ill-informed statements at the hearings. Please continue to work for the good of all.
Maureen in Massachusetts writes:
@ pundits
A reminder for those interested... may I site the passage below from an American citizen who has come forward with his own testimony of courage. Does he write for the fallen themselves in forewarning of the predictable backlash and INSULTS to the leadership of our country?
Eugene in North Carolina writes:
"I am Sean Smith's father-in-law. On behalf of our family, I would like to thank President Obama, Vice President Biden, Secretary Clinton, and the entire State Department team for the way you have responded. Sean was honored in a dignified and appropriate way without politics. Some day, I will post a drawing from my granddaughter of the American Flag, when she was inspired by the memorial ceremonies for her father. Thank you everyone for all that you have done. What a fine community you are at State with a wonderful leader in Hillary Clinton!!"
posted Monday SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Budget increases to diplomatic security initiatives? Justice requires patience. Work together. Respect.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Seems to me there's a strait forward solution to solving the basic communications bottleneck that caused the good Ambassador to be vulnerable in the first place.
A "code blue" authorization given to all Ambassadors to directly contact the President directly 24/7, bypassing normal channels through State when an emergency security situation of this type (or any actually), is deemed imminent by the Ambassador to be able contact the one person who has the inherant executive authoization of his office to deploy combat troops in order to protect soverign US territory (IE any US embassy or mission) immediately.
No red tape, no delay, two phone calls later a rapid response team is recieving orders and airborn.
If I were ever appointed Ambassador to anywhere, I wouldn't want to leave home without it.
Henry in the U.S.A. writes:
I was disappointed that there seemed to be a tacit agreement all around to skirt the real issue: going all the way back to the 1970s, there has been a misguided policy of trying to manipulate militant Islamicist groupings such as Al-Qaeda. When they attack people we don't like (Soviet Union, Libya, Syria,) we fund, arm, and promote them as "rebels"/"freedom fighters." When they attack us, such as at the World Trade Center or Benghazi, we rant about them and blow up Pakistani kids with drones. This policy needs to be reconsidered across the board. Otherwise, there will undoubtedly be more incidents where our own bought-and-paid-for mercenaries turn their weapons against our own people.


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Hey all ---
so, i was in london for the BAC / Forest Fringe thing and they had a show called Black Box that looked really amazing and was quite cool. You're meant to watch the show from inside the box where they create a kind of mimed silent film. However, just watching it from the outside is interesting which is why it might be good to have in the gallery for at least a little while during the Fringe.
Obviously, the visual arts takes precedence in the gallery and obviously August is a hectic period and important for promoting the work we do year round. But this should look really good from the outside and should garner some attention as the fringe teatre crowd are quite good at drawing press etc.
They're looking for time between 17 april and 23 april. Anything from 1 - 4 days, they say. Obviously, there can be art on the walls but it will have some distraction. Hopefully, the VA can work with Forest Fringe to make this happen as I was quite excited by what i saw in london and think it would be really good for us as a whole.


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About the Author: Ruth Bennett serves as the Public Affairs Advisor for the Office of International Women's Issues. This entry is one in a series of profiles of the 2009 International Women of Courage Award recipients.
In 1996, when she was 12, Hadizatou Mani was sold for $500. "I was negotiated over like a goat," she says.
Ms. Mani was a slave because her mother was a slave. Her status – and her future, and the future of her children – was attached to her caste. She was purchased by a man in his sixties, who beat her, sent her to work long hours in the field, raped her, and made her bear him three children.
Although Niger criminalized slavery in 2003, Ms. Mani's master first kept the news from her and later tried to convince village authorities that she was not a slave but one of his wives. When Ms. Mani finally won her "certificate of liberation" in 2005 and married a man of her choosing, her former master charged her with bigamy. She was sentenced to prison for six months.
Ms. Mani worked with the local NGO Timidria, and later with the British NGO Anti-Slavery International, to bring a case to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) charging that the Government of Niger had not successfully protected her rights under its anti-slavery laws.
"It was very difficult to challenge my former master and to speak out when people see you as nothing more than a slave," Ms Mani said in comments published by Anti-Slavery International. "But I knew that this was the only way to protect my child from suffering the same fate as myself. Nobody deserves to be enslaved. We are all equal and deserve to be treated the same ... no woman should suffer the way I did."
Despite direct and indirect pressure to drop her suit, Ms. Mani pressed forward with her case with resolution, assertiveness, and steadfastness. On October 27, 2008, ECOWAS condemned Ms. Mani's enslavement, held that the government of Niger had not protected her rights, and ordered it to pay her a fine of 10 million CFA (approximately USD 19,800).
Human rights laws are useless if not enforced. Nigerien NGOs such as Timidria had suggested before this verdict that Niger's anti-slavery laws are a "charm offensive" and were "passed for Westerners." Ms. Mani's victory was not only for herself, but for the people still enslaved in Niger. Her bravery is a ray of hope to them, and the ECOWAS court decision is a strong message to the government of Niger and other countries in the region that anti-slavery laws must be more than words on paper.
Jennifer in Michigan writes:
It sickens me to know that we are now living in the 21st century, yet the people of this world still have not eradicated slavery. Ms. Mani's courage is truly inspirational and I applaud the organizations that helped this brave woman stand up for her rights.
Wendy in California writes:
The steadfast remind us each to hold our ground for justice.
Kris in U.S.A. writes:
I first read about Hadizatou in TIME's 100 Influential Issue, and I am floored by her experiences. As a member of a world-wide human rights organization, Hadizatou's story is one for the books: a violation of international human rights that should never be ignored. In a world where human slavery still runs rapid, may her story be a beacon of hope for those who fear the same fate, and may her strength be enough to save them from their own fears.


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A collection of stories from individuals with disabilities, families, friends, and disability service providers in Tennessee
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"I can't even remember how long we have been on the waiting list. During that time life has just been so hard. I worry all the time.
"We have been through a lot of doctors, and we've finally found the ones I like. None of them say, "He can't do this" or "He won't be able to do that." None of them have ever said that because I wouldn't go back to them if they did.
""The public school system is preoccupied with passing the problem down…when it comes to dealing with the educational system, parents must be courageous and willing to battle.""


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This is an antiqued wood sign reproduction featuring an ad for "The World Famous THREE LAB BAKERY"! Three labrador retrievers are featured; a Black Lab, a Yellow Lab and a Chocolate Lab. The three dogs are shown holding up delicious little cakes that promise to be as sweet as these adorable Labs! The artwork is by Ken Bailey. These wooden art signs make great presents and gifts for dog lovers. The image is on planked wood with a smooth finish. Each piece is made one at a time and arrives ready to hang! This wood sign is intentionally antiqued to look like an actual vintage sign. Add a bit of nostalgia and whimsy to your (or your dog loving friend's) home!
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Xtra Crispy,You did a very nice job in orchestrating the adaptation of your grill and creating a dough formulation to match the modified grill. I was especially intrigued by your dough formulation. As best I can tell, it looks like you used a soaker (the mixture of flour and water without yeast). Is that correct and, if so, was it intentional and, if so, what led you to use it? As you may know, the use of soakers has come up recently in other threads.Peter
The day prior to cooking I made a mixture of 6.75oz water with 6.75oz flour and left on the counter covered loosely with wrap. No yeast.
My goals are:1. Oven deck at 800+ degrees2. Dough with more sourdough flavor.


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Basic Manx Information
- Lifespan: 15 - 18 years
- Weight: 8 - 12 pounds
Medical Conditions Seen in Manx
- Rectal Prolapse
- Facial Fold Dermatitis
- Megacolon
- Patellar Luxation
- Sacrocaudal Dysgenesis
Manx Traits
- Lap Cat
- Intelligence
- Ease of Training
- Grooming Requirements
- Shedding
- Good with Children
- Good with Dogs
- Chattiness
Manx History
- Feline fables surround the origins of the Manx. One touts that this breed was tardy boarding Noah's ark and lost its tail when Noah inadvertently pulled the ark's door shut.
- The most popular legend contends that this breed originated on the Isle of Man, located off the coast of England, several hundred years ago.
- Despite being adorned and admired in Great Britain since the 1870s, the Manx still is not accepted by British cat show officials.
- Ranked among the world's oldest breeds, the Manx was accepted for show competition by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1906 and The International Cat Association during its inaugural year in 1979.
Manx Behavior Concerns
- Thrives around people.
- Needs to participate in activities, from trying to help you type on a computer keyboard to chatting with you while you're on the phone or even joining you in the shower.
- Loves household routines and does not like being relocated to different homes.
- Favors chasing items like feather wands on the floor rather than leaping up to swat at these cat toys.
- Welcome the company of friendly dogs and other cats.
- Relatively easygoing and even tempered.
- Moderately interested in learning tricks and commands.
Look of Manxs
- Most prominent feature is a naturally occurring mutation of the spine that results in a lack of a tail in most instances. However, some Manx do have short tails and a few do have full-length tails.
- Think round as in round head, round eyes and round torso.
- Sports thick, muscular legs.
- Tail types range from rumpy (no standing vertebrae) to rumpy riser (short, visible tail) (short bump), stumpy (short tail), longy (normal length tail with blunt end) to fulltail (full plume tail).
- If the mother and father carry the marker for the tailless gene, then all the kittens will be born without tails.
- The Manx coat comes in both shorthaired and longhaired versions. The shorthair features a double coat that is glossy while the longhaired coat feels silky.
Grooming Manx Cats
- The Manx offers many different looks, available in nearly every color and coat pattern.
- The more popular looks being color pointed, bicolor, solid and tabby.
- Shorthaired Manx coat is thick and dense and needs minimal grooming.
- Longhaired Manx coat needs to be brushed a few times a week..
Suggested Nutritional Needs for Manxs
- Benefits by quality diets that produce firm stools because occasionally, fecal matter will cling to the hairs around the anus in this tailless breed.
Fun Facts of Manxs
- Also known as a "Rumpy."
- The lack of a tail does not affect its keen sense of balance.
- Shorthaired Manx tend to be active while longhaired Manx tend to be more laid back.
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When I mentioned on Facebook that I was making Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Low-Sugar Barbecue Sauce, I had people asking me immediately to post the recipe. That didn't surprise me, since this is a classic American dish, but I do want to start by saying that one reason I decided to tackle this was because I find most barbecue sauce recipes to be too sweet, without enough complex flavor undertones.
I wanted to see if I could come up with a version that would suit my preference for more savory flavors, so if you try this recipe, be prepared for a sauce with plenty of mustard flavor, smokiness, and spice, and just the barest touch of sweetness.
For the sauce I use mostly Stevia-in-the-Raw Granulated Sweetener, but you can use the sweetener of your choice. I did add a bit of brown sugar for best flavor, but make this with all sweetener and no brown sugar if you want the most carb-conscious version. Finally, read below about the reduced sugar ketchup that was the base of my sauce.
When the meat is done enough to pull apart easily, remove from crockpot with a slotted spoon., then shred with two forks. (I ate some before I took this photo, so a two pound roast will be a little more than this!) Pork should cook about 7-8 hours, on low, depending on how hot your crockpot cooks.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Low-Sugar Barbecue Sauce
(Makes about 6 generous servings, recipe adapted from Slow Cooker Pulled Pork from Prudence Pennywise.)
3 lbs. boneless pork loin roast (trim all visible fat, roast should be about 2 1/2 lbs. after trimming)
olive oil, for spraying crockpot (or use non-stick spray)
1/2 cup reduced-sugar ketchup or natural ketchup without added sugar
2 T tomato paste
4 T Stevia-in-the-Raw Granulated Sweetener (or use the sweetener of your choice)
1-2 T brown sugar (depending on how sweet you want it, or use all sweetener for the most carb-conscious sauce if you prefer)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup mustard (regular yellow mustard, not Dijon)
2 tsp. Green Tabasco Sauce (or 1 tsp. red Tabasco)
1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. Liquid Smoke (or more, optional but recommended)
South Beach Diet / Low-Carb Diet Suggestions:
This could probably be an occasional treat for Phase One when made with all sweetener, but for the most part I'd probably limit this to Phase 2 or 3 for South Beach and I'd use portion control if you're actively trying to lose weight. (Use the Recipes by Diet Type photo index pages to find more recipes suitable for a specific eating plan.)
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I chose the South Beach Diet to manage my weight partly so I wouldn't have to count calories, carbs, points, or fat grams, but if you want nutritional information for a recipe, I recommend entering the recipe into Calorie Count, which will calculate it for you.
More Slow Cooker Pork Recipes You Might Like:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Slow Cooker Bavarian Pork Sirloin Roast with Sour Cream Gravy ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork ~ Baked by Rachel
CrockPot Salsa Pork Chops ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Cilantro-Lime Slow Cooker Pork ~ Life's Ambrosia
Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Roast with Spicy Peanut Sauce ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
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Fiber technology advances product, performance
When someone sets out to buy new carpet, they have usually done some research and are trying to balance what they know about the product, with what they want for their home, with what they are willing or able to pay. It is up to the retail sales associate (RSA) to help them choose a carpet that will meet their expectations as well as budgets.
While carpet price is influenced by many factors, the greatest variable is face fiber. The four synthetic fiber types — nylon, polyester (PET), triexta (PTT) and polypropylene — make up more than 90 percent of the market.
What makes carpet soft?
The major difference in today's carpet compared to that tufted 20 years ago is softness, which is possible through advances in extrusion equipment. Denier per filament (DPF) refers to how thick or thin an individual filament is. The finer the filament, the softer it will be. Up until the latest generations of carpet fiber, 10 DPF was considered soft but now filament in the 4 and 5 DPF range is being used to make soft carpet, according to Mike Goodall, Mohawk's vice president of product manufacturing for the residential carpet business.
Because the filament is so much finer, construction is more important than ever. Individual filaments are twisted together and then heat set to hold the twist. "The twist is higher (about 30 percent more than traditional yarns) and the weight (face weight of the fiber used in a square yard of a particular carpet) is also higher," Goodall explained.
Most products in Mohawk's soft lines — Silk (SmartStrand) and (Wear-Dated) Embrace — are 40 ounces or higher. "We extrude the filaments at a certain denier and then twist them together to form yarn and then pack them together tightly to give good performance even though the filaments are so fine," Goodall added.
Nylon: The industry standard
Nylon is considered by most in the industry to be the best overall fiber for carpet. There are two types of nylon used in carpet production — nylon 6 and nylon 6,6.
Of the branded nylons, Stainmaster is nylon 6,6, Anso is nylon 6, and today's Wear-Dated nylon can be either. Because of a different molecular structure, nylon 6,6 is somewhat more difficult to make and dye but makes a slightly higher performing product than nylon 6, according to industry sources.
"Historically, nylon has the best durability for carpet, but has issues with staining," said Goodall. "For residential use, the differences between nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 are minimal. In Mohawk's Wear-Dated brand, there are both nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 styles. There is no difference in the warranties," Goodall said.
Shaw also uses both nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 in its residential line. It makes its own 6 and brands it Anso, which is Cradle-to-Cradle certified as a product that can be recycled over and over again into carpet fiber, according to Chris Yarbrough, Shaw's director of carpet technology and performance. "Most Shaw nylon products are type 6 and feature our proprietary R2X stain and soil resist treatment, which will not wear off," Yarbrough said.
Branded Anso nylon products carry a lifetime stain warranty and a 20-year texture retention warranty. Mike Sanderson, Shaw's nylon residential carpet product marketing manager, added that the new soft Caress Anso collection carries the traditional Anso warranty.
Stainmaster: more than just a name
Stainmaster nylon 6,6 has unique attributes, according to Rusty Carter, residential products manager for Invista Stainmaster. As a fiber supplier, Invista has proprietary spinnerette and bulking technologies to make Stainmaster fiber. "We supply flat singles yarn that a mill buys and twists into carpet yarn," Carter said.
Stainmaster's stain and soil resistance comes from a proprietary treatment that is extremely durable and promises to last the life of the carpet. Stainmaster has a lifetime warranty that gives 100 percent coverage for the first seven years and is then pro-rated over additional years the carpet remains on the floor.
The resiliency of Stainmaster begins at the molecular level of nylon 6,6 that causes the fiber to move back to its original form, Carter explained. "Nylon 6,6 has the highest degree of that resilience, nylon 6 has some of that benefit, PET doesn't recover as well and polypropylene has the least resilience," he added.
Better products, lower prices fuel PET growth
The cost of polyester makes it attractive as a carpet fiber. "Sometimes the difference (between nylon and PET) is as much as 50 cents to 60 cents a pound," reported Ralph Boe, co-CEO of Beaulieu America. "Usually, it's about 35 cents a pound less."
Due to its continuing lower cost and advances in extrusion, polyester bulked continuous filament (PET BCF) is the fastest growing category of carpet fiber today.
Today's PET is better constructed than that of 20 years ago, noted Shaw's Yarbrough. "The extrusion equipment has improved. The heat setting has better quality control as well. But very low weight PET carpet comes with low expectations that should be shared with the dealers," Yarbrough added.
When it comes to selling PET carpet, an industry source stressed, "It's about matching customer needs and expectations with the right carpet. In a multi-family project, the expectation usually is that it will be down for about two years, then replaced. PET is inherently stain resistant and if you give the yarn the proper twist and construction, you may get another turn out of it and the customer will be happy."
PET is growing in the below $10 per square yard wholesale range of carpet, while nylon and triexta make up products in the above $10 per square yard wholesale range, according to Goodall. "There are some PET styles that are above the $10 price point, but it has to be special to be that expensive," he added.
Most of today's PET products also have a "green" story as the fiber contains a percentage of recycled plastic bottles. "Mohawk's EverStrand BCF Revive has a recycle triangle as part of the logo," Goodall pointed out. "Virtually all Mohawk's PET carpets contain some recycled fiber content," he said.
Mohawk has started shipping samples of its latest PET line, EverStrand Soft Appeal, an ultra soft collection of three solids and three tonal flecks in three weights — 40-, 50- and 60-ounce styles. "We took what we learned in developing the BCF for Silk and Embrace and used it in PET to make EverStrand Soft Appeal," said Goodall.
Invista launched its Essentials line including some PET carpet styles in 2012. "We developed a quality standard for PET, although we recognize it will not perform as well as Stainmaster nylon," said Carter. "We've applied our standards so that if PET is what the consumer's budget allows, they can buy a Stainmaster Essentials PET and know it's as good or better than any other PET carpet on the market," he stated.
Shaw's warranty structure is centered on brands, according to Brad Christensen, Shaw's PET residential carpet marketing manager. The strongest warranty is for nylon. Christensen explained, "We are more realistic about applying warranties to PET products. Shaw's
ClearTouch BCF PET has a lifetime stain warranty and a ten-year texture retention warranty. ClearTouch is for the more value-oriented consumer. It is for more moderate usage and is a shorter term investment," he said.
ClearTouch is third party certified to contain a minimum of 25 percent recycled bottle chip. "Even Shaw's non-branded PET products have some recycled content," Christensen said.
Triexta promises best of nylon and PET
In March 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruled that fiber made from polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) has attributes that merited a new generic name, triexta.
Until then, PTT was classified as a type of polyester. Being granted a new name enabled triexta to take off as a carpet fiber, based on its own characteristics and features. "It has changed the carpet industry," said Goodall. "SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona (a triexta polymer that contains a bio-based element from corn) really has the best of nylon and PET. It is resilient, bleach resistant, has inherent stain and soil protection and, with the bio-based element, it has a great environmental story."
When Mohawk introduced the first SmartStrand generation of styles in 2009, the feature that caught the consumer's attention was its softness. SmartStrand Silk followed in 2012 and has helped fuel increased carpet sales as well as a stampede of competitive soft carpet collections in PET and nylon.
DuPont supplies Mohawk with the polymer chip for Sorona, its branded triexta that contains 37 percent bio-based polymer. It licenses the fiber manufacturer/carpet mill to make the fiber, according to John Lyons, global business development manager for DuPont Sorona. "You get environmental benefits without tradeoffs. You don't have to compromise performance," Lyons said.
Polypropylene limited use
While polypropylene (aka olefin) is still used in certain carpet styles — value-priced loop products — its low resiliency and low melt rate limit it to narrow applications. "Polypropylene doesn't work well in a cut pile construction, but does do the job in a tight loop," Goodall said.
Shaw's Yarbrough agreed that polypropylene has its place in carpet. "There are certain visuals — traditional multi-color loop — that are made in polypropylene."
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While D'Antoni is not the direct cause of Amare's injury/back spasm, does he deserve some blame? Amare averaged almost 37 minutes a game this year which was 2 minutes over his career average. These extra minutes may have caused Amare to wear down faster and be more prone to injury. This is the danger of going with such a short rotation. It would have made a lot of sense for D'Antoni to reduce Amare's minutes when Carmelo arrived but that clearly did not happen. The regular season is a grind but you want to be ready for the playoffs. The Knicks had a good idea for a while where they would end up in the playoffs but D'Antoni seemed overly concerned about finishing above .500, and those extra victories are not so helpful now that they are down 0-3 to the Celtics.
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from what i read it is all amare. yes the heavy minutes is a big load, but amare is used to it. he pulled his back with a "showboat" dunk. he said he was trying to touch the top of the glass with his left while dunking with his right. what a dick