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I know you've heard it… maybe you've even said it. This statement drives me insane. Do you want to know why? Because it's always (almost always?) said to justify feeding complete garbage to kids. More specifically, my kids.
I don't know about you, but I'm aiming slightly higher than just keeping my children alive. "
"And please don't tell me that it's just my "preference" to make the food choices that I do. It's a heck of a lot more than that. It's about doing my best to protect the current and future health of myself and my family. It's about taking my responsibility to care for the planet seriously. It's about supporting local farmers rather than factory farms. It's about taking a stand against the exploitation and abuse of people in other countries by unethical and wickedly powerful corporations. It's about doing what's right to the best of my knowledge and ability. It's about using my resources wisely.
So c'mon, give me a little help here. Let's think about what we feed kids (and ourselves) a bit more thoughtfully. Let's aim for something better than just not killing them, shall we?"
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Beautiful! My kids thankfully have never eaten at a crappy fast food restaurant and don't know what the golden arches means. Its so much more important than most people realize. Why do kids get the worst possible quality food when they are the ones growing so rapidly? You are right, its not a treat, it poison. Dark chocolate is a treat not a candy bar (notice its not actually called a chocolate bar because its mostly sugar and therefore a candy and not a chocolate). We treat our kids with homemade cookies made with honey or real maple syrup, whole grain flour and fruit purees. We are not depriving them (as my mom would say). Actually I am depriving them, I'm depriving them of cancer, heart disease, irritable bowel, the list goes on. Love this article.


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Beatle Bob wrote:I tell you, I'm just overwhelmed with the everything done to these Beatles albums. The mono box has wonderful packaging, with the CDs in cardboard sleeves with a plastic over wrap (resealable like a Dr. Ebbetts release) and they are easy to remove from the sleeves. Comes with a 40+page booklet. The stereo discs are in beautiful digipacks with glossy booklets with new liner notes, session info, etc. Classy presentation all around.
The audio is what makes these remasters the talk of the town though. The mono discs are crisp, full of snap and punch. There are times things like a cowbell jumps out at you unexpectedly from a mono recording. Case in point: MONO MASTERS disc #1, "I Call Your Name". Whoa. How'd they do that? SGT. PEPPER'S rocks harder. The WHITE ALBUM same thing. Stereo PAST MASTERS - just listen to the opening part of "Thank You Girl" with the hard strumming guitars and pounding drums by Ringo. It will knock you out of your seat. Crank up "Paperback Writer" and you are enwrapped in a rock and roll song that gains power like never before. Guitar jabs on "I Me Mine" from LET IT BE pierce your ear drums. They want to bleed. ABBEY ROAD...the drums. Ringo's drums benefit as well as Paul's bass. My speakers never heard such bass frequencies before. It rattles and I have to turn the bass down! The moog synthesizer isn't muddy. The anvil on "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" feels like a lightning bolt to the brain. I've never heard bongos on "A Hard Day's Night" until I spun the stereo remaster.
This clarity and new found power to these recordings is remarkable. A hazy layer that always masked these recordings are now gone. It's almost like hearing new mixes...but they're not! They sound like a revitalized band thanks to the wonderful and superb job done by the mastering team. Right now, I'm redescovering them, hearing new anomolies, and detail with such definition that I never expected to hear. I'm now in Abbey Road's Studio 2!
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Thanks John,MPO inside heat is dependent on the layout of the burners below MPO and BTUs. I feel confident that any grill with a minimum of two burners and 25000 btu total can bake great NY pie with MPO.For higher temperature, the layout of the burners under MPO is more important than having higher BTU. With my lidless grill it was easy for me to rotate MPO and have different arrangement of burners under MPO and get higher temperature. It is not possible to do that with the majority of the grills. Majority of potential MPO users will not be able to reach higher temperature. I am still confused abut the definition of NEO pie... Do you have to have 800 f and over to be classified as Neo Pie? I may never be able to reach that high temperature with MPO, but I do like to see how close can I get to baking a NEO pie.
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President Obama will soon sign a bill extending the debt ceiling by 13 months, wrapping up a victory over some congressional Republicans and taking the issue off the table past the November congressional elections.
"I'm pleased that Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together to pay for what they've already spent, and remove the threat of default from our economy once and for all," Obama said in a statement.
Republicans in recent years have used the debt ceiling to extract spending cuts and other concessions from the Obama administration; this time around, Obama said he would not negotiate on the legislation that enables the government to pay its bills.
Many congressional Republicans did not want another confrontation over the debt ceiling, fearing that the specter of a government default would hurt them politically.
Even some Republicans who wanted to attach conditions to this debt ceiling deal could not agree on what those conditions should be.
This week, the Republican-run House and the Democratic-run Senate passed a "clean" debt ceiling bill to extend the government's borrowing authority for 13 months.
"The full faith and credit of the United States is too important to use as leverage or a tool for extortion," Obama said in his statement. "Hopefully, this puts an end to politics by brinksmanship and allows us to move forward to do more to create good jobs and strengthen the economy."
He added: "Instead of wasting time creating new crises, Congress should be focused on creating new jobs and opportunities. That's what the American people deserve from their representatives in Washington, and that's what they should get."


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Home: Honolulu, Hawaii
Birth Year: 1972
Resides: Honolulu, Hawaii
Height: 6'7"
College: UCLA
Olympic Experience: Qualified for the Sydney Olympics with partner Rob Heidger as the seventh-ranked team and placed fifth after being eliminated by the eventual gold medalists.
Personal: Born Kevin Wong in 1972, in Honolulu, Hawaii… he was raised in Honolulu with his brothers Jason and Scott... He and Stein Metzger created and organized the annual "Food Bank Invitational" on Waikiki Beach... Wong was named to People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in the 2002 issue.
Highlights: 2009: Continued his partnership with Olson, advancing to the semifinals in four of their first six events... The duo played for the title in Manhattan Beach, one of six semifinal appearances on the year… 2008: Formed a new partnership with Matt Olson, advancing to five semifinals including winning in Belmar... Wong was fourth in blocks per game (1.80) and 10th in hitting percentage (.408) ... 2007: Began the season with Karch Kiraly, playing eight times with a best of second… In the other eight events he played with five different players, while also playing in three FIVB tournaments... Wong was eighth in blocks per game (1.58)… 2006: Paired with younger brother Scott for five AVP events and one FIVB event, with a best of ninth... Played with four different partners on the AVP Tour, with a best of fifth twice, and had a best of seventh on the FIVB Tour… 2005: Formed a partnership with Dain Blanton, placing third in their first event together, one of two semifinals. Wong was seventh in kills per game (7.33)... The duo played four FIVB events with a best of fifth… 2004: Wong and Fonoimoana made three semifinals on the AVP Tour, winning once... In the season finale, he reunited with Metzger and placed third… 2003: Played the first four events with Metzger, with the last being a third place finish... Then he paired up with Eric Fonoimoana and in their first outing, in Manhattan Beach, the duo won... Competed on the FIVB Tour with both partners, placing second in a Grand Slam event with Metzger in their final tournament… 2002: With Metzger, played in three of the first four semifinals on the AVP, including one second place finish... Wong ended as the ninth ranked player on tour... Internationally the duo won four medals in seven events, including claiming one title… 2001: Formed a partnership with Stein Metzger, placing second in a BVA Tour stop to start the year... Then on the AVP they placed third before winning two events, including the Manhattan Beach Open... In the individual event in Las Vegas, Wong claimed the title... Finished as the ninth ranked player on the FIVB Tour after playing in four semifinals... In Gstaad, in their fourth tournament together, the duo won four qualification matches then knocked off the top two seeded teams to win their first title... They won a bronze in the Goodwill Games in Australia… 2000: Competed with Heidger on the FIVB Tour, with a best of second... Qualified for the Sydney Olympics as the seventh ranked team, and the duo placed fifth after being eliminated by the eventual gold medalists… 1999: Focused on the FIVB Tour, playing twice with Henkel and 11 times with Heidger, including a bronze medal... Domestically he played once with both partners, claiming his first title in San Diego with Heidger in an event featuring international players… 1998: Started the season with a pair of events with Papaleo, then once with Rob Heidger... In the last eight tournaments he made his first final, with Albert Hannemann, and played three domestic and 11 international events with Carl Henkel… 1997: On his first season full time, Wong partnered with three players in the first 10 events... For the remaining 12 tournaments he formed a partnership with Raul Papaleo, placing fifth four times… 1996: Played five tournaments with three partners… 1995: Made his pro beach volleyball debut in Manhattan Beach with John Anselmo, finishing 17th... The duo played twice on the AVP Tour and once on the FIVB Tour.
Partners: 2009-2008: Matt Olson. 2007: Karch Hiraly. 2006: Scott Wong. 2005: Dain Blanton. 2004-2003: Eric Fonoimoana, Stein Metzger. 2002-2001: Stein Metzger. 2000: Rob Heidger. 1999: Carl Henkel and Rob Heidger. 1998: Raul Papaleo, Rob Heidger, Carl Henkel. 1997: Raul Papaleo. 1996: Three different partners. 1995: John Anselmo.
Honors: Wong has been ranked in the top 20 on the AVP Tour at the end of seven of the last eight seasons.
College Highlights: Wong is a 1995 graduate of UCLA where he played with the Bruins' 1993 and 1995 NCAA Championship teams… he graduated with a degree in economics… a three-time All-American… also toured Greece, Italy and Spain as a member of a Collegiate National Team... Wong has done public address announcing at home UCLA men's matches.


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The United States Senate confirmed and swore-in Hillary Rodham Clinton as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State. Read the testimony at her nomination hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Alice in Australia writes:
Congratulations, Hillary! As one of your long term supporters, I am pleased that you will be our face overseas. I am also glad to see that you have put women's and children's issues in the forefront again. May our new President follow your fine example.
Regency in Texas writes:
Congratulations, Madame Secretary!
Barb in Wisconsin writes:
I am glad and grateful that you are continuing your epic journey of public service. No one could possibly serve the country better, and no one could do a better job than you, Madame Secretary.
You've shown true class, true grace, and a spirit of bipartisan leadership which will never be forgotten.
You have my loyalty, my thanks, and my best efforts, Madame Secretary. And you will always have it.
Frances in New York writes:
As a woman, a New Yorker, and a devoted Hillary Clinton supporter, I couldn't be more thrilled to see you confirmed today. I have no doubt that you will be an exceptional Secretary of State, renewing our damaged relationships around the globe, and representing us with your characteristic strength, brilliance, and grace. I am so proud of you!
God bless you, and we will be following your work with great interest and excitement.
Marsha Ann in Tennessee writes:
Congratulations Madam Secretary!!!!!! We're so proud of you. I'm still wearing your button, and I will continue to do so. I know you'll do your usual fabulous job. We and the world are in your good hands. Get out there and get 'er done.
Rebecca in Nevada writes:
What a road you have traveled, Secretary of State Clinton.
May you find fulfillment and happiness in your new position.
Congrats! :)
Carol in California writes:
This is a good day for America.
Thank you for all you do for this country.
Barb in Wisconsin writes:
In case this posts twice -- I am very glad, and very grateful, that I know that I have at least one friend in Washington, DC.
You've shown true class, true grace, and a spirit of bipartisan leadership which will never be forgotten.
I know you will continue your epic journey of public service with distinction and honor.
All best to you, Madame Secretary.
Swannie in Maryland writes:
Dear Madame Secretary: Please allow me to express my deepest congratulations and best wishes to you in your new role. I have complete confidence that you will be the very best asset this country has in leading us to the future. I am beyond thrilled that you will have a position which allows you to use your prodigious skills. I am also selfishly happy that you will be in a much more highly visible role , because you are such an inspiration . Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done and all you do for the people of our country . Sending Love and HUGS
Rich in Virginia writes:
Welcome aboard Madame Secretary. Please join the rest of we "new hires" at FSI sometime soon. From Baby Boomers (like myself) to Millennials, we are volunteering to join the Foreign Service to serve our country.
Patricia in Texas writes:
Congratulations Sen. Clinton! Your supporters know you will be an outstanding Secretary of State.
Rob in Tennessee writes:
Congratulations on your new position, Madame Secretary. I know you'll do very well!
Jennifer in Washington writes:
Mrs. Clinton,
I have been behind you the whole way through, since you became the First Lady to now. I even remember writing a letter to you and Former President Clinton asking you two to adopt me...HA HA I know, I was only about 12 or 13.
I am so happy to see that you were confirmed as the new Secretary of State. I know that with all of you hard work and determination you will help make our country a safer place to live. Even though I was behind you the whole way through for the Presidency, but I do believe that President Obama will do all he can to help this great country that we live in. I am so proud to be an American. Thank you for all of the determination that you will endore through the next 4 years (hopefully 8).
God Bless you and all of staff of the Obama Presidency.
Jennifer B.
Carolyn in New York writes:
Congratulations, Madame Secretary!
Our country is so very fortunate to have someone who is the embodiment of "smart power" as our Secretary of State, but we'll miss you here in New York. Godspeed!
Marie & Eddy in Maine write:
Congratulations Madame Secretary Hillary Clinton! We are so happy you are our SOS and we know you will do a great job and we pray for you each day and for our country and the world!
Thanks Bill and Chelsea too!
B in Texas writes:
Congratulations, Hillary. I witnessed the Caucus Fraud first hand in Iowa and Minnesota. We all know you were the true winner! We also know that, unlike some candidates websites, yours did NOT allow for foreign donations. Hence, all of your contributions were legal and legit. You are both smart and ethical... thank you for all you do!
Janet in Georgia writes:
Congratulations, Madame Secretary! The world awaits you.
Helen in California writes:
Madam Secretary: I have no doubt that you will do a wonderful job as Secretary Of State.
Thank you for all you have done for women and this country.
You have inspired many to stand up for what they believe in and not give up.
Rosemary in New Jersey write:
Hillary, Our Dear Madame Secretary,
What a lucky country we are to have you in our service! My best compliments on your confirmation which you so richly deserve. Once again, the smartest girl in our class demonstrated who she is, how hard she works, how honest, brilliant, and practical she is, and THIS time nobody stopped you.
I wish you all of God's blessings and protection in your endeavors - may He safeguard you and our beautiful country. You are a precious gift to us from God.
You looked beautiful at your swearing-in, too (as usual). I love the color and you wear those ruffles so well. They are perfect on you!
Mary in Oregon writes:
Welcome Secretary of State Hillary Clinton!!!
I campaigned for you here in Oregon and although I was very disappointed that you were not the nominee, I feel much safer as a U.S. citizen knowing that you are looking out for our safety as Secretary of State! Congratulations, you have worked hard your entire life and you more than deserve this!
You are the first woman I have ever looked at as a role model, and I thank you for your tireless service to our country and its people. I am so very proud of you on this day!
Again, Congratulations on your appointment! The state of New York is losing a great Senator, but the country is gaining a great Secretary of State.
Beverly in Oklahoma writes:
Madame Secretary,
Countless congratulations! I am so pleased for you. You are a powerful presence for us as SOS--or anywhere.
(However, I'm still grieving not getting you for our president.)
God speed & protection.
Sophia in New York writes:
Congratulations Madam Secretary Clinton!
I am so proud of you.
Kevin in Florida writes:
Congrats Madam Secretary. I supported you and I'm very proud of your accomplishments, I wish you only the best in this new position,
Kim writes:
Congratulations Hillary. You will make a great SoS.
CJ in Minnesota writes:
Madame Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton!
I like that phrase almost as much as "President Hillary Rodham Clinton!" - and the important thing now is that you will be in a position to influence the path of our country to the future and to help to mend fences around the world. There is simply no one better qualified for Secretary of State. I am thankful that you have accepted this post and, though a difficult road lies ahead, I look forward to your work and the progress you are sure to make for a better, more peaceful world. The hearts of many will be with you on your journeys. Thank you, Madame Secretary!
Karen in Arizona writes:
Congratulations Madam Secretary!
I know you'll work your heart out, and I know you'll not lose focus. You'll no doubt be a great SOS!!
I supported you from the beginning, I support you now, and if there is another moment in the future where my support is needed, I'll be there as well.
I still love this line from Hillary...:
"If you get knocked down, get right back up, and never let anyone tell you, you can't or shouldn't go on..........."
I look forward to seeing grand efforts on womens' rights around the world. Give 'Em Hell Hillary!!!
Ginny in Arizona writes:
Congratulations, Madame Secretary!
Sandra in U.S. writes:
Congratulations Hillary. We are still with You. We are so proud!
Schmetterling in Washington, DC writes:
Oh happy happy day! Madame Secretary, I was your biggest supporter for Sec. of State! - I know for a fact that there has been no Sec. of State before you more well-traveled, more knowledgeable about world issues, more able to positively advance U.S. policy goals than you! Wow, just wow! I travel the world, Madame Secretary, and everywhere I go in the world, I see pictures of you, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in Morocco, in India and in my beloved Nepal! This past march I was in Chitwan national park - a special special UNESCO world heritage site- I told the villagers outside Chitwan - "you know, Hillary Clinton has been here to Chitwan with her daughter Chelsea, they took an elephant ride through the park." They were disbelieving - Hillary has been here, here in our village - are you sure? They asked me. Yes, I replied very sure-it was about 10 years ago - you're young, you might not have heard about it then." They just stared at me in disbelief, that such a high U.S. Official knew their part of the world. But Madame Secretary, you do know the developing world like few other Americans! Yes indeed, Madame Secretary, if anyone can reach a mutually agreeable resolution concerning the intractable problems in the Middle East - as well as in all other parts of the world-my faith lies squarely, squarely with Hillary Rodham Clinton's ability to do it! Congratulations on your new confirmation!
Lou in Washington writes:
Congratulations Madame Secretary!
You are an inspiration to us all!
Best Wishes & I know you will do a superb job!


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I tried to buy a bag of King Arthur Bread Flour at the local Wal-Mart and when they scanned it at the register, the scanner beeped, the clerk said it had been recalled, and they wouldn't sell it to me. Argh!!
Your WM has THAT flour! That does it, I'm moving.
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Healthy Living
My Meatless Story
First things first, I grew up on a cattle ranch in Montana, eating meat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—as common as salt. Then I met Amy on the first day of my freshman year at Stanford University. We lived in the same freshman dorm and were quick to become best friends. Amy and I made an interesting pair, the beef girl from Montana and the vegetarian hippie with an organic vegetarian food company—a pretty stark contrast. I have spent the past three summers with Amy and her family in Petaluma and I have dabbled in the world of Amy's Kitchen. Amy and I wrote copy for new products my first summer, last summer I interned in the Marketing department, and this summer I am interning in both Sales and Marketing. During these summer months I was a vegetarian but when I went back to school in the fall I would return to eating meat. It wasn't until this summer that I made the decision to maintain a meatless diet.
I can't expound long enough on the variety of new foods that were introduced to my palette since I became friends with Amy and her family. There were so many veggies, greens, grains, and sources of protein to which I was completely oblivious. Salad at home was iceberg lettuce, and dinner was always a slice of meat, usually beef, potatoes, and a side of canned vegetables. The idea of going a whole day without meat had never even entered my mind. I couldn't picture a meal without it, whereas Amy has been a vegetarian her whole life. During my vegetarian summers, especially the first summer, I was amazed by the variety of food and meals that didn't involve meat! It was delicious…and meatless…and I wasn't sickly and blowing away. There are misconceptions that you can't live healthily without meat, when actually it is opposite, you can live healthier!
The decision to go meatless was not always an obvious choice for me. I am a native Montanan, born and raised 20 miles outside of a small town of 150 people, where there were more cows than people and open landscape as far as the eye could see. I was smack dab in the middle of Big Sky country and the idea of pollution and damage to the environment was far from my mind. There was a sense of purity in the earth I walked on and the air I breathed. It was a different world; when I looked out my window I saw crystal blue skies, cows roaming the grassy fields, and deer prancing across the dirt road. I never really thought twice about eating meat… it was just what we did. My family's livelihood has derived from cattle ranching for four generations and hamburger and steak was the staple diet in our house. The meat I ate came from cattle that were raised out my back door. Little did I know, the cows I looked at everyday were contributing to global warming more than the car I drove to school. The meat industry accounts for nearly one-fifth of the man-made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate change. This is more than transportation. I wasn't seeing the whole picture.
I don't call myself a vegetarian; I just have chosen to not eat meat. I do not need it and I enjoy other foods just as much, if not more, and in making this choice, I know I am doing my part in the fight against global warming. I recycle because I care about the environment and I consider not eating meat to be a similar practice. Yes, my parents earn their living from cattle ranching, but the way I think about it is that every pound of meat I don't eat is one less pound of animal that is going to have to be shipped across the country to one of the seven feed lots that monopolize the meat market. I had been pondering the idea of maintaining a meatless diet while researching the John Hopkins Meatless Monday campaign (http://www.meatlessmonday.com/), but it was not until I watched the film Food Inc. that I officially made the decision to cut meat from my diet. The film gave me the final push and really made me think about the choice I was making every time I lifted a fork to my mouth—not only with meat but in regard to eating locally grown and organic.
I used to think, I am only one person, what difference could it make, but now I realize that is exactly the point, I am one person, and I want to do my part to reduce my carbon footprint. During World War I and II the first Meatless Monday was implemented in order to urge citizens to cut their consumption to help with the war effort. Today going meatless will help in the fight against global warming. One doesn't have to go completely meatless, just one day a week does make a difference. The planet and your body will be thanking you as eating less meat will reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Each year by eating vegetarian proteins, like soy, rather than red meat I will conserve 123,480 gallons of water, 3,005,836 calories of fossil fuel, and consume 74,250 less calories. Those are some big numbers… and I am only one person.
Paul McCartney's Meat Free Monday has useful information and recipes to inspire your meat free day. http://www.supportmfm.org/
Check out what Michael Pollan had to say to Oprah about Meatless Mondays.
A few numbers to consider-
The average American consumes 63.5 pounds of red meat every year
To produce 16 oz of soy requires = 220 gallons of water
To produce 16 oz of red meat requires = 2000 gallons of water
Fossil fuel to produce 8 oz prime-cut beef = 24,000 calories
Fossil fuel to produce 8 oz tofu = 332 calories
8 oz of tofu contains about 150 calories
8 oz of prime-cut beef contains more than 500 calories


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To the Editor:
All hard-working Minnesotans can now expect to pay more of their hard-earned money to state government. As of July 1, dozens of new tax and fee increases approved by legislative Democrats and Gov. Mark Dayton have been implemented.
Every taxpayer will help contribute $2.1 billion to Minnesota's government over the next two years thanks to the unneeded tax and fee increases. This revenue is needed because Democrats permanently increased spending on wasteful government programs by more than $3 billion last session.
Here is a partial list of the tax increases, many of which went into effect July 1:
o Cigarette tax hike of $1.60 per pack
o New fourth tier income tax (second highest in the country), retroactive to January 2013, resulting in a 25 percent tax increase for some small businesses
o Expansion of sales tax to Internet purchases
o Expansion of sales tax to DirectTV and Dish Network
o Expansion of sales tax to IT services
o New tax on health insurance premiums to pay for state Health Insurance Exchange
o New tax on farm equipment repairs
o New estate tax that will hit some farmers, making it more difficult to keep the family farm
o Increased tax on rental cars
o Driver's license fee increase
o Motor vehicle sales tax increase on certain vehicles
o A new gift tax
o New county wheelage tax on every vehicle your family owns
Remember how the Democrats promised they were only going to raise taxes on the rich if they took control of the Legislature??Even Gov. Dayton's own revenue department found that Minnesotans in all income levels will pay more due to these tax and fee increases. The Democrats couldn't help themselves this session when it came to wasting your tax money, and now every hard-working Minnesotan is helping pay off their greed.
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Viji's research interests include integration of technology in teaching and patient care, and looking at educational outcomes using these tools. She enjoys teaching and has been awarded the Faculty Award for Excellence in Education and Leadership for the Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine in 2008 and 2012. She is an active member of Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) (Outreach and Developing world), and co-founder of 'SimWorldwide', a website dedicated to bringing teachers and learners around the world on a common platform as well as Anesthesia Illustrated
She has published a number of journal articles and book chapters related to teaching the millennial generation and using technology in resident education. She is also active in the Connecticut State Society of Anesthesiologists serving as Program Chair for three years and is currently the Vice President of the Association.
Education & Training
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Please pray for my Nan
:sad: My Nan is within a month or two of turning 89 years of age. She was born between the Great War and the Second World War, Her father was a London Stock Broker, whilst she has spent most of her employment as a Secretariat for Various Schools and Universities. She had Two Sisters, and Three Husbands, Two Grandchildren, and Five Grandchildren.
One of her Sisters was called Eileen Burgess-Driver, who went into seclusion on Dartmoor after her only Son was killed as a teenager in a motorbike accident. She lived alone with her Husband, until he died, and then she pined away a few years ago. I understand that she was the youngest of the three.
We heard this morning, that Great Aunt Joan Elliott, who reached 96 years of age, died in her sleep of old age this morning. She has lived in a care home in Devon for many years, she does have children, but I dont think she has Grandchildren.
My Nan is feeling sad, not just because her Sister has died, but more, because she is now the only one left of her Generation on the Maternal Side. There are now only Three in her Generation across the entire family, and noone but her in a direct line to myself. Her Second Husbands Brother still lives with his second wife, and the Wife of my Fathers Step-Brother still lives...but that is it for people over sixty years of age in my family.
She feels very alone, and like she is the only one left...she feels like that means she will be next, and feels sad, because who will now attend her Funeral when she dies...as she is, basically, the last of her nuclear family. Her Mother, Father, Sisters, Sisters Husbands, and her own three Husbands are all deceased.
She is a committed Christian...but she is facing her own mortality now, and I think that upsets her greatly. Over the last Quarter she has been making an inventory of everything she has, and getting people to decide what they want to have after she is dead.
Incase you dont know, I am increadibly close to my Nan...in my Family, I am probably closest to her then anyone else, and it has been that way ever since she moved up to Harrogate. Because both myself and Nan live alone, we tend to do things together. We have Sunday Lunch together once a fortnight, we do the Cinema maybe two or three times a year, and we go on a day trip maybe once a year when its nice. We go alone together, so its not really a family thing. She was the kindest member of the family towards me when I revealed my sexual orientation, and she likes Professional Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts also, just like me. She funded my American Dreams Tours, and some of the money for my Cage Gladiators Trips. More recently, she paid for The Pulver House of Birds to be built at Markenfield, and has made Nest boxes for me in her basket weaving class.
She is most special to me...and I am saddened by the fact she is saddened...I didnt really Know Great Aunt Joan....We only met Twice....Once when she visited Swallowbeck...and for the Funeral of my Grandfather, where she described me as "A pillar of strength to my Grandmother" We Exchanged a few Letters when I was a University but other then that, I wouldnt claim to really know her. But obviously, for my Nan is quite a close family member.
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I know this question has probably been
asked countless times, so I apologize in advance for taking up
everyone's time again.
So anyway, I'm new to Pu-erh. I tried it once before, a small sample from Stash. I did not like it at all. I'm not sure what it was called, but it smelled and tasted like compost. I gave it several tries, and each time I could not bring myself to finish a single cup. That was about a year ago, and I don't buy much from Stash anymore. So I'm wondering if that was probably just a low quality Pu.
I'm very fond of almost ALL other types of tea. I adore the Wuyi oolongs, as well as the various grades of Tie Guan Yin and Bai Hao (apologies for the misspellings). I also really like Assams, and the various breakfast blends. And I REALLY like the Yunnan Jig from Adagio. I've also never met a red tea that I didn't like. I'm not opposed to Jasmine teas either, as long as they aren't too strongly scented/flavored. Same for good old Earl Grey. I also enjoy all kinds of green tea, from the few Senchas that I've tried to gunpowder and Mao Jian. I'm not a fan of lapsang souchong, however. The only one I've tried reminded me of burnt, wet wood. Like wandering through a house that had just burned to the ground. Unpleasant.
So I guess what I'm asking is, based on this information, can anyone recommend a puerh for me to try? I'm willing to spend up to $30 for something of good quality. I'm not interested in something to save for later, not yet anyway. I just want to give this highly interesting tea another try, and I appreciate any help you all can provide! If you're willing/able to link me directly to a particular item, at any particular site, that would be great.