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Guide to electrical test tools for electricians, service technicians, building inspectors: this article discusses several inexpensive and useful test tools for the electrical inspector, home inspector, or other professionals who examine residential electrical systems.
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Proceedings of the ASHI Home Inspector Educational Seminar: ASHI-NE Chapter Annual conference,
September 22-23, 2008, Randolph, MA. -- Daniel Friedman.
Original text - Daniel Friedman, as ASHI Technical Journal Staff, January 1992,updates February 2006, September 2008.This is the full text version. A powerpoint presentation version of this class is also available.
These electrical inspection suggestions are not a complete inventory of all electrical components that should be inspected; nor have we described all of the electrical test tools popular among home inspectors and electrical inspectors.
For example the SureTest® Circuit Analyzer model 61-164 and 61-165 made by the Ideal Corporation is quite popular among many home inspectors. (We'd welcome a contribution on the proper use of this tool.) Sometimes circuit analyzers are misused in testing aluminum wiring, FPE Stab-Lok equipment and AFCIs. Contact Us by email to suggest changes, corrections, and additions to this material.
Stop, look, listen before touching. More on "just looking" is provided when we discuss opening the electrical panel. Do not rely on touch to determine if electrical equipment is safe.
Details about the hazards of touching electrical equipment and alternative advice for determining whether or not equipment is safe to inspect are provided at Touching Electrical Equipment.
This is a superb safety tool for testing for the presence of live 120VAC or 240VAC because you do not actually need to touch the tool to anything - just hold the tool near a source of electrical power and the electrical field produced will cause the tool to generate its tone. Faster "ticking" indicates higher voltage; slow ticking can indicate a wire connected to a live circuit even if the wire is not presently conducting current.
With practice the inspector can guess the voltage level from the tone quality.
We use this tool to check light sockets for power when there is no bulb or the bulb is dark. We also use this tool to look for lost or hidden wiring in walls and ceilings.
Its sensitivity falls off with the square of the distance from the source of electrical power.
Weird and interesting behavior of the TIF Tic Tracer: Some ASHI NE chapter inspectors pointed out that this device can be "fooled" into thinking that a wire scrap is "live" or that even a pipe is electrically "live" when it is not.
If a live electrical wire passes close enough to another metal device such as a pipe, electrical conduit, or armored cable, the metal device, conduit, or cable may pick up the electrical field generated by the "live wire" and appear "live" itself when it is not. (This is a "safe" error in that it errs in the direction of warning that something is live when it is not.)
This tool will also respond to momentary static electricity. In winter, simply rubbing its tip quickly across a wall can produce a momentary sound response. (Which can be fun in certain circumstances.)
The Tic Tracer™ is discussed further along with examples of how this tool is used at TOUCHING EQUIPMENT. Inspectors who object to the "false positive" possibility make use of a light-pen or similar tool which performs similar functions with less sensitivity to false positives.
Alternative AC and DC non-contact voltage sensing tools including pen-sized current sensors and even the simple neon-tester, below are available to perform this function.
The Tif™ Tic Tracer™ and other inexpensive pen-type voltage sensors (GB® non-contact voltage sensor, Greenlee Voltage Detector, Sperry® non-contact voltage sensor, Global Cache™, PasPort® and FCB Voltage Pen (Photo at left)), offer the advantage that it is not necessary to actually touch equipment, a surface, or a wire, to sense the presence of live voltage. Some voltage sensing models incude an adjustment to the sensitivity of the device.
SAFETY TIP: Greenlee and other manufacturers recommend that you test the operation of the voltage detector on a known live circuit both before and after using it to test for the presence of electrical voltage at a wire or device.
VOLTS / AMPS MEASUREMENT EQUIP describes other electrical test equipment including the Greenlee GT-16 adjustable voltage detector.
A simple neon tester is perhaps a simple, versatile tool for checking for the presence or absence of voltage. It requires touching electrical contacts or grounded surfaces to function.
Just touch one leg of the tester to the surface to be checked (a wire terminal or an electrical panel enclosure). Touch the second leg of the neon tester to a sure-ground such as a water pipe that you see continues into soil. If voltage is present within the range of sensitivity of the neon tester's bulb, the bulb will light.
We discuss neon testers for voltage at ELECTRICAL TOOLS BASIC
A detailed example of safe use of a neon tester to check for voltage is at REPAIR AUTOMATIC OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURE.
Receptacle testers are used by most home inspectors to check for proper wiring at electrical receptacles as well as to check the function of GFCI's.
For testing AFCI's the only reliable test currently available is the device's own test button.
We provide details about using receptacle testers at Electrical Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Neither of these neat little electrical test tools can be relied on to report low levels of current leakage.
At an investigation of a garage roof that shocked a crew of builders during reconstruction after a lightning strike, we measured voltage varying between about 38 volts AC and 68 volts AC between some framing components and the earth. We could not detect these conditions with a neon tester. A VOM or DMM was needed.
A simple volt ohm meter volt-ohmeter (VOM) such as the TriplettTM 310 or our little mini digital multimeter (DMM) shown at left can be used to test for unexpected and unsafe voltage at a component.
NOTE: Once having tested at the highest voltage range, greater accuracy may be obtained by choosing more sensitive ranges which permit readings to be taken in the upper portion of the scale. Disconnect the test probes (or shut off the voltage source) before changing the voltage range setting on the VOM.
Details on safe use of DMM's and VOMs are at DMMs VOMs SAFE USE OF.
For example, if the meter indicates more than 1or 2 volts between a service panel cover and ground, there's a safety problem. Most low-cost analog-type meters such as the one described provide additional ranges used to read lower voltages with more sensitivity.
Some VOM models provide alligator clips for the ends of the test probes. These clips permit measuring high voltage without handling the probes. Always shut off the power before connecting the alligator clips.
8.3 During an electrical system inspection the inspector is NOT required to
8.3.A. insert any tool, probe, or testing device inside the panels
In some circumstances ASHI inspectors may elect to make current and voltage measurements. For inspectors who elect to use these tools, make sure that the tools themselves do not become a source of damage, or injury.
Use only DMM's (digital multi meters) or VOMs (volt-ohm meters, the analog predecessors to DMMs) designed for high energy measurements.
Details about safe use of VOMs and DMMs are provided
at DMMs VOMs SAFE USE OF
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR SAFETY PROCEDURES describes important basic safety procedures, clothing, and equipment for home inspectors and electrical inspectors.
Details about the hazards of touching electrical equipment and alternative advice for determining whether or not equipment is safe to inspect are provided
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Hello everyone, and welcome to my my little slice of heaven! I am very fortunate to have one of the spare rooms in our home to use for my crafty endeavors! Over the years, as my obsession with scrapbooking has grown, so has my collection of craft supplies. Like many of you, my first "major" scrapbook purchase was a Crop In Style wheeled tote. As you can guess, it didn't take long at all to outgrow it and to start longing for my own little scrappy space. My first dedicated area was a corner desk in our tiny den. You can see that I made sure to make the most of every square inch of space!!!
Once my oldest son graduated and moved out, I was able to take over his bedroom and convert it to my craft room. We had allowed him to paint the walls a dark blue, and I decided to go with it, rather than repaint. I was too excited to have my own room to wait a second longer to get everything set up! Fortunately, I had white furniture, so it brightened things up a bit!
Over the next few years, this room was arranged and rearranged as my craft and scrapbook collection grew. As I've mentioned before, I have an addiction to all things storage, and I've tried just about every type of storage product that's ever been created! Fortunately, some of the local scrapbook stores in my area started having "garage sales," and I've been able to purge supplies and storage products along the way – otherwise, I would need my own scrapbook HOUSE!!!
Speaking of house, a little over a year ago, we moved to another home in our same area. We love our new place, especially because it has an amazing floor plan, one that allows my husband to have his own study/office, and I get to have my scrap room downstairs, and in an area of the house that is away from the main living areas. Knowing we were going to be moving gave me the perfect opportunity to be thinking about setting up a craft room "from the ground up." I spent a lot of time, checking out craft spaces on CSI and Google, coming up with ideas that would work with my existing furniture. Even though it's been tweaked a time or two since we first moved in, here is my (I think!) amazing craft room!
The photo above is taken from the doorway looking in. You can check out my posts on using the Jetmax/Recollections "cubes" and accessories from Michael's, and for modifying their embellishment shelves to allow for extra stamp storage, to get more information on how most of my storage is set up.
Believe it or not, that's still my original corner desk! A few months ago, I decided I wanted to raise the height of the desk, which I accomplished by purchasing two 3-shelf and 1 corner shelf closet organizers from Lowe's and just sat the existing desk on top! Sometimes, I even amaze myself with my crafty ideas!!! Of course, that meant I had to get my hands on an office chair that would sit high enough to work with the "new" desk! Fortunately, I found one on Craig's List, that I was able to cover with cute zebra print fabric from Hobby Lobby. LOVE IT!
This is a close up of my latest revamp. Previously, my electronic cutter station was the Deluxe Craft Table from Michael's (of course!). Because I am one of those crafters who has to have all their supplies visible and handy, much of my horizontal workspace is limited. I found myself moving things from place to place, even using my paper cutter in my lap, just to be able to work on a project. Obviously, this created more frustration than creative juices, so something had to give! I took
drug my hubby with me to Home Depot, where the helpful men in the orange vests were willing to cut a piece of laminated MDF board down to 4 ft. by 6 ft. section for me. They also sell this stripping you "iron on" the cut edges, so you end up with a nice, finished piece of table top! I simply sat it on top of the Deluxe Craft Table, added the extras you see here, and I'm good to go! Ahhhhh! So nice to be able to spread out and CREATE!
I love, love, LOVE my Silhouette Cameo! Now that I've gotten rid of all the "Bugs" in my craft room (wink, wink!), I have so much more space, especially when I can just set my laptop on the shelf above the Cameo, connect them to each other, and away I go! Which brings me to my latest obsession:
VINYL!!! Yep, this is my vinyl collection, neatly stored in this hanging storage rack from Bed, Bath and Beyond. I started out with the adhesive craft vinyl, which is on the left side, but decided to use some of the iron-on vinyl to make some baby "onesies" – yeah, big mistake! Now I have to have every color and pattern out there!!! I gotta say, I am having so much fun with it all, and the Cameo makes coming up with designs and cutting them a breeze!!!
And, finally, here's my sewing table. On the right are my mason jars filled with buttons. On the left are my containers and drawers with embellishments. The spinning rack on top is from Hobby Lobby and has most of my alphabet sticker sets and miscellaneous stickers clipped on it. The shelf above is my collection of silk flowers, separated by color. The top shelf holds my cork board and my flat screen television.
Well, that's a "quick" tour of my happy place. Thanks for coming along for the tour! If you have any questions regarding more specific ways I store embellishments or other craft products, please let me know! You can comment on this post, or send me an email (@ djweeaks at att dot com). ~ Doris


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When Michigan cornerback Jeremy Clark tore his ACL in the fourth game of the 2016 season, the hope was that he would be granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. Well, according to reports, that is not that case and Clark will be forced to leave the Wolverines and will see what kind of options he has at the next level.
According to a source, Jeremy Clark has been denied a sixth year of eligibility. Has signed an agent and will pursue his NFL options.
— Michael Spath (@MichaelSpathITH) January 23, 2017
Michigan's defensive backfield just got a lot younger… https://t.co/6XovHOSzkk
— Freep Sports (@freepsports) January 23, 2017
Clark told the Free Press today that his application for a sixth year was denied.
When he suffered an ACL tear in Michigan's fourth game last season, it appeared it might be early enough to get him a look at another season.
But sixth years are granted infrequently because there is already a redshirt year built in as players have five years to play their four of eligibility.
Clark's problem was he redshirted as a true freshman without an apparent injury. Most players granted a sixth year on a "hardship waiver" receive it after multiple seasons nullified by injury.
The threshold for a hardship is "the injury or illness occurs when the student-athlete has not participated in more than three contests or dates of competition (whichever is applicable to that sport) or 30% (whichever number is greater) of the institution's scheduled or completed contests."
To read the rest of the article by Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press, please click the link below.
Source: Michigan CB Jeremy Clark denied sixth year by NCAA, will train for NFL


text: The recently published time scale by Harland el al. (1982) is critically considered. The unique significance of the transition from dominantly chronometric to dominantly chronostratic boundaries based on the "biostratigraphic sequence" is an additional justification for the higher ranks previously given to the Vendian (Era) and its constituent divisions: Varangian (or Varangerian) and Ediacaran (or Ediacarian) periods. The historic transition begins with the latest of the Proterozoic glaciations (the earlier ones started about 950 m.y. ago) and ends with the exponential diversification of the Metazoa. The stratigraphic sequence is demonstrable on the East European Platform where the type section of the Vendian is located, and on the Yangtse Platform. Normative, operationally designated boundaries are required for the stratigraphic divisions. The history of life in which there are no sharp initial and terminal boundaries shows clearly a rapid transition from widespread but generally rare occurrences of Vendian, particularly Ediacaran, fossils to ubiquitous, generally "shelly" Paleozoic (initially Cambrian) faunas of unquestioned biostratigraphic importance. This biohistoric transition is the beginning of the Phanerozoic division of a unique historic process. For the eon of the stratigraphic scale comprising Paleozoic to Cenozoic eras the new term Holozoic is therefore proposed.--Modified journal abstract.


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Obama's Foreign Policy Advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski, calls for Barack Obama do more than just refuse to support an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites, he says the American president must give the order to shoot down Israeli aircraft as they cross Iraqi airspace.
In an interview with the DAILY BEAST, Brzezinsk , who says Scrapping missile defense was the right thing to do," also thinks that shooting down the military planes of one our closest allies, is a good idea. But then, what can one expect from the man who created/suppported al-Qaeda in Afghanistan under the terrorists' best friend, Jimmuh Carter?
DB: How aggressive can Obama be in insisting to the Israelis that a military strike might be in America's worst interest?
Brzezinski: We are not exactly impotent little babies. They have to fly over our airspace in Iraq. Are we just going to sit there and watch?
DB: What if they fly over anyway?
Brzezinski: Well, we have to be serious about denying them that right. That means a denial where you aren't just saying it. If they fly over, you go up and confront them. They have the choice of turning back or not. No one wishes for this but it could be a Liberty in reverse.
Contrary to Brezinski's half-hearted disclaimer that no one wishes for such an outcome, there are plenty on the left who would delight in a pitched battle between the United States and Israel. Democrats in Congress routinely support resolutions affirming Israel's right to take whatever steps it deems necessary to assure its own national defense. And Obama has at least paid lip service to the concept. But hostility to Israel among the rank and file is very real on the left — and among "realists."


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I think these are as-is rebuilds from the original boards so 96k would be the max sample rate. I'll double check that though.dietrich10 wrote:If he does make more it should really do 192
OK, if the existing boards do 192k then that's what we'd be getting. Thanks for clarifying JJ.jjgolden wrote:The Ako delay I have goes up to 192k.
Bought in 2011-ish
concretecowboy71 wrote:Why not just set the delay up in your DAW?
mischmerz wrote:This may sound really, really well ... crazy .. but why would one convert an analog signal to digital only to cut it back onto an analog medium? If it comes out of a DAW - well, that's one thing. But if it comes from tape - well, it's just not analog anymore once you feed it through a digital delay. Might as well burn it on an SACD .
Just my two cents.
audiocarver wrote:I don't know, this is starting to seem like a nice item to have that may not become reality again. Like trying to find a new preview tape deck with 1/4" or 1/2" interchangeable head stacks.
As interested as I am in this, since I'm still cutting from an analog console and working OTB, I'm afraid most people are cutting from DAW now instead.
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I'm sure you've heard the buzz by now. Tailwind is upping their game with Tribes. But what exactly is this new feature? It took quite a bit of searching to find some answers but once I got the basics down and joined a tribe, I quickly saw the benefits!
What is Tailwind Tribes?
Tailwind tribes is alot like a group board on Pinterest. A group of Tailwind users make up a tribe and have a collection of pins they can share with each other. It's almost like a sisterly pact to share each others stuff if they share yours. This in turn gets everyones material in front of a bigger audience, therefore increasing traffic.
So how does it work?
Simple as pie. While you are scheduling a pin through Tailwind, just simply click the "add to tribes" button. You will be given a list of all your tribes to select from and you material will be added. Now others in the tribe can see it and chose to re-pin it!
So how do I join a tribe?
Tribes is still in the beta phase and isn't just a little button you can click on your Tailwind Dashboard. You have to be invited in order to join. I've started a new tribe for all my fellow mom bloggers that you are free to join. It will take us some time to get it going but as long as you keep adding your content and re-pinning your fellow tribe members it will be up and running in no time. The benefits of a tribe are quickly seen. I just joined a tribe 3 days ago, added a bit of my content and have already had over 300k impressions! Here is the link to join the tribe! I can't wait to share your pins!


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Great property in a sought after neighborhood. This home has several options avail for buyer looking to make this home their own. The wrap around eat in kitchen with breakfast bar has corian counters and includes appliances. The 3/4 bathroom has a vanity counter and plenty of extra storage. Your feet will stay warm with the radiant heat on the second floor. The current configuration has two kitchens and could easily be modified to add a 3rd bedroom and convert the 1/2 bath to a full or master bath. The lot offers great privacy in this well designed development that borders and overlooks a land trusted property. Located a short walk away from the Missisquoi river and the 6000 acre Missisquoi National Wildlife refuge. Located only 2.5 miles form I-89 and 15 minutes to St. Albans and 45 minutes to Burlington.
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Hello, and welcome to Natural Baking 101! Grab a cup of tea, a cookie or two, and take a seat, because today we're going to have a little chat about ingredients. Specifically, natural versus unnatural.
In this short series, I plan to reveal and clarify the processes behind the ingredients used in commercial baked goods. I will also highlight more natural alternatives to these refined and processed ingredients and show you how easy it is to bake more natural goods.
Today, we're talkin' sugar!
Break it Down: The Basics
Sugar's chemical name is sucrose. Sucrose is a carbohydrate that naturally forms in plants and plant parts. It serves as a way for plants to store energy to perform photosynthesis, which you probably learned about in grade school science. In its natural form – think fruit, honey, and cane juice – sucrose is actually pretty good for you.
Problems arose with the age of industrialization and modern refinement processes. Before the 18th century, sugar was considered a luxury. Only well-to-do folks could afford it because the sucrose was difficult to extract and mass produce. With the development of steam and mechanical engineering during the Industrial Revolution, we were able to more effectively extract the sucrose from its natural sources and create a solid form.
The Refinement Process
Culinary sugar can be divided into several categories, but the main three are:
- Mill White. This sugar is also known as Plantation White, and it is sugar that is normally only acquired through local means. It's less refined than table sugar, because it doesn't travel as far; however, this sugar is still exposed to sulfur dioxide to obtain its white colouring.
- White Refined (Table Sugar). This is sugar that has undergone a rigorous refinement process. It is available in different grains, such as coarse-grain, granulated, castor, and powdered/icing.
- Brown Sugar. This is white refined sugar that has had molasses added to it. Nothing more. Nothing less.
For the purposes of this article, we're going to focus on white refined sugar.
Almost 90 percent of our refined sugar comes from sugar cane; the other 10 percent is extracted from beets. To create sugar, there is a two step process of milling and refining.
Milling is simply a means of extracting the liquid (juice) from the sugar cane plant. The plants are crushed through a series of rollers which squeeze out the sugar cane juice. This juice is collected, boiled to kill off any dirt and bacteria, and sent to be refined.
Refining the sugar cane juice into table sugar gets a bit technical and sciencey, but stay with me. To create table sugar, the juice is put through a four step process.
The first stage is known as affination. During this step, the cane sugar juice is mixed with a more concentrated, higher purity version of itself (read: boiled down to thicken.) The mixture is then spun in a high-powered centrifuge (think: clothes dryer) to separate the juice into two parts: crystals and surrounding liquid.
After this surrounding liquid has been boiled down, it is sold to consumers as molasses. The sugar crystals are given a second spin in the centrifuge, dissolved in water, and filtered to remove any remaining impurities. Once these crystals harden, they are sold as raw cane sugar.
The raw sugar is then put through carbonation. During this stage, the sugar is combined with calcium hydroxide (also known as "slaked lime," which is an FDA approved acidity regulator and firming agent) to form rock hard sugar crystals. Carbonation also removes more of the impurities and some colour.
The third step is decolourisation where – you guessed it! – the sugar crystals are washed of their natural colour. This is done by melting the sugar with activated carbon, which is also known as "bone char." The carbon reacts with sucrose to create a lighter colour.
Finally, this liquid is boiled, washed with water, and spun again several times to create the granulated sugar crystals we know as table sugar.
My Thoughts
Conventional baking is all about combining ingredients and adding heat to make something new. Therefore, I have no problem using cane sugar juice, molasses, or even raw cane sugar in my baking. All three of these products are created by adding nothing more than heat and a spin cycle to the natural version.
What I do not agree with is adding chemicals or other ingredients to my sugar to achieve a more desirable colour or texture. I do not use refined white sugar (or brown sugar) in my baking.
What Can We Use Instead?
The following are some completely natural alternatives for refined sugar, and all of them work well as substitutes in baking. I want to be clear that I am not promoting these ingredients as healthier alternatives. Some of them contain the exact same sucrose levels as refined sugar, which doesn't place them any lower on the glycemic index. I am suggesting these ingredients as natural alternatives, meaning they are less processed, unrefined, and truer to their natural form.
Honey is sourced directly from beehives and the bees who make it. It is one of my preferred natural sugar substitutes – I love the mild taste and its thicker consistency. However, you have to be careful about which honey you buy. Most honey that is readily available in the breakfast aisle of your local supermarket is pasteurized, which means the honey has been heated to excessive temperatures (170 F plus) to destroy yeast cells, delay crystallization, and kill bacteria. Pasteurization is thought to reduce product deterioration as well, but it actually destroys the nutrients and creates a product that is just as nutritionally deficient as refined sugar.
Although it can cost a pretty penny if you don't live near a beehive, try to purchase raw honey. Raw honey is how it exists in the beehive; you will notice that it's quite cloudy and will contain some pollen and beeswax. If you cannot afford raw honey, you can also purchase strained honey or filtered/unpasteurized honey. Strained honey has been passed through a mesh sieve to remove the debris you find in raw honey, but it doesn't remove the pollen, minerals or valuable enzymes. Filtered or unpasteurized honey is heated to 150 F or below and then passed through a filter to remove extra particles.
Agave syrup comes from the sap of the agave plant. The sap is collected, extracted, filtered, and heated to thicken it. Agave has a similar taste to honey, but I find it much more mild, and it is also thinner in consistency. The difference between the light and dark syrups depends on the filtration and heating processes. Light agave syrup is heated at a lower temperature and filtered multiple times to produce a milder flavour. Dark agave syrup is filtered less and heated at higher temperatures for a stronger flavour. Both varieties are also available in raw, which means they haven't been heated past 118 F and retain their natural enzymes.
Maple syrup is another of my preferred sugars and is obtained from maple trees. We collect the sap from the trees and then boil it down to thicken it, producing an amber syrup. Maple sugar results from over boiling maple syrup to the point of crystallisation – similar to raw cane sugar.
Molasses is a great natural alternative, although it can be hard to bake with because of its distinctive flavour and scent. If you plan to buy molasses, make sure you purchase unsulphured molasses. Sulphured molasses has been treated with sulphur dioxide in order to kill bacteria and lighten its colour. In high doses, sulphur dioxide can be lethal. Recent studies have concluded that there is no reason to be using sulphur dioxide in the creation of molasses, and most supermarkets have removed it from their shelves, but just be aware that it exists.
Deciphering the grades of molasses is simple. Its colour is dependent on how many times the molasses has been boiled to thicken. Light molasses is created from the first boil; it is usually lightest in colour, thinnest in consistency, and sold as commercial molasses. Dark molasses is created from the second boil; it is slightly darker than light molasses, a bit thicker, stronger in flavour, and is sold as full or robust molasses. Blackstrap molasses is created from the third and final boil; it is the darkest and thickest molasses available on the market, tastes much more bitter than the other two (making it better for savoury dishes rather than sweet), and is sold as blackstrap molasses.
Coconut sugar is produced similarly to maple sugar. Coconut sugar is made from the sap of the coconut palm tree flowers, not coconuts. The sap is placed over a low boil to evaporate the water, and what is left is crystallised coconut sugar.
Date sugar is relatively new on the market as a natural substitute and is created from grinding up dehydrated dates. Both coconut sugar and date sugar work well as substitutes for brown sugar in baking; however, I find they do give a distinctive coconut or date flavour to the baked good. Homemade natural brown sugar is also a great substitute if you cannot afford or obtain date or coconut sugar or want a more neutral taste.
Do you have any questions, concerns, or quandaries regarding this article? Be sure to leave it in the comment section below, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Did you like this article? Check out all the other articles in this series: Flour & Grains
Disclaimer: I am not a nutrition expert, nor do I have a degree in food science. This article is the result of a baker who was curious about how her ingredients were made and thought she would share her findings.
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Diet for a new America
i just got this book today because i heard a few of you talking about it.
I was surprised when i recognized the picture of the author, from when i saw him on "Supersize Me".
but i was wondering, what exactly should i be expecting from this book?
thanks :)
I really liked the book. The author, John Robbins, was actual the heir to the Baskin-Robbins ice cream company. So it comes from an interesting perspective.
I found it to be very well written and organized. I liked how the author divided the book up into 3 sections concerning why to go vegan: animal rights, health, and envirnoment issues. The animal cruelty part was hard to read for me. But if you skip any part of the book, the rest of the book will still make perfect sense to you. IMO, he backed up the vegan diet with a lot of factual information, left nothing open-ended. He even interviewed a few factory farm workers for it. Hope you enjoy it!
Edit: I haven't read it, but "The Food Revolution" was written by the same person. I believe it is written the same way, but with newer information.
It will change your life! I couldn't put it down. I was already 4 years veg. when I read it so I didn't need convincing, but it really changed me. You be loaded with information and evidence to back up your dietary choice if you ever need it. My husband read it (most of it) and hasn't really eaten meat since. It pushed me closer to veganism too. I think when I read the next one which is much more current (Food Revolution) I became full on vegan. You will enjoy it, but you will cry too.
John Robbins just wrote a positive review for a new documentary Beyond Closed Doors. Its on Amazon. The films is about animal agriculture and how it is affected by ethics, science and politics.
It's a great book! I think it is the #1 print resource for promoting veganism.
Before I read it, I was the hagen-daaz-and-cheese-pizza variety of vegetarian. Like most Americans, I thought cheese was healthy and a great source of needed protein.
Although I am not strictly vegan now, I do now look at cheese, etc as unhealthy junk food because of this book, and I try to greatly limit any consumption of animal products.
This book provides the needed info on health issues to persuade people of the logic of a vegan diet. The info on factory farming at the beginning of the book (the first third) is very difficult to read, and definitely not for everyone, but important info to have out there and available.
It's a great book.
It's backed up with a lot of research, not just a lot of talk.


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Wow! It has been quite a while since my last blog post.
See… This is what I was afraid of when I decided to start a blog.
I knew that I'd start with a bang, especially since it was over the summer, and I wouldn't be able to continue on the same path once I started the new school year. I was right.
Okay. I'm done complaining about how I've slacked off. Moving on…
So much has happened over the past several months. For one, we are now at 28 weeks, and everything is looking fantastic! Our ultrasounds have been amazing. We have seen so much of our baby boy–from his heartbeat to his facial features. We've had a handful of "anatomy" scans at our high-risk doctor's office due to our son's stubbornness. When he doesn't feel like cooperating for the scan, he doesn't, and Dad and Mom have to leave work early again and again for rescheduled appointments. Luckily, all has been well, and we have gotten some fantastic pictures in the process.
I do have to report about our very first anatomy scan. After the ultrasound technician took a jillion measurements and pictures, she retrieved the doctor to take a look. The doctor–who is not our doctor–flipped through the pictures and said, "Yes… The heart is limited." I literally almost went into cardiac arrest. Knowing our past with miscarriages, you must understand my feelings. I said, "I beg your pardon." She replied, "Our view of the heart is limited. You'll have to come back, so we can get all of the angles we need. Otherwise, everything looks wonderful!" Could she not have started with that?! Talk about a sigh of relief…
We have also been working on the nursery. We have decided on a Toy Story theme. We were very much inspired by a fantastic blog post on The Photographer's Wife. From the Scrabble letters above the crib to the hanging Barrel 'O Monkeys she describes in the post, we are striving to make our nursery look just as amazing as hers. My dad painted one weekend while we were out of town, and our best friend and his brother installed our wood laminate flooring today. We plan on picking up the nursery furniture tomorrow and assembling it this week. My wife has set a goal of having all of the "big" stuff done by Thanksgiving. And, by the grace of God, I am going to see that that happens!
On top of all of this, my wife's baby shower is being planned. Being that I'm not the average male/husband/father-to-be, I was granted permission from my wife to attend the shower. (I've gone to several other baby showers in the past due to being friends with women and being close to female family members, so why wouldn't I attend my own wife's baby shower?!) I'm sure that there are many people who disagree with this, but I want to celebrate this baby with our family and friends, and especially my wife, more than anybody. I have already guaranteed that the spotlight will not be taken off of my wife. The day is still all about her and our son. I am simply a guest who is there to enjoy himself, participate in the games, and enjoy the food and company. What's wrong with that?!


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Here is Jack and Gary, lil homies with their lil gnomies.
These two are so much fun and together they are a barrel of laughs…at least for their moms.
I made these gnomes back in December just before Christmas. For Garrison's first Christmas I wanted to make something handmade that would be special and memorable. I knew he would receive lots of toys and clothes from friends and family that he would one day outgrow and pack away. Not to mention a future of "Mom can you buy me this…." . It wasn't about the cost. Rather I just wanted to MAKE something from the heart. Who knows…maybe he'll keep it and pass it on to his kids in the future?
The gnome was inspired by a baby outfit given to Garrison when he was first born that said "hangin' with my gnomies" (thanks Pat!). I loved it so much and was really sad when he outgrew it.
(Garrison at one month. He outgrew the outfit at about 4 months)
I didn't have a pattern for the stuffie but I winged it like a lot of my projects. This method to my madness doesn't always turn out as I envision but in this case it did! In fact, it turned out so well that I made another one for Gary's side kick, Jack.
This first Christmas was very special for both these babies. I'm so happy to hear that Jack's gnomie sleeps in his crib, keeping him safe and sound in a dreamland of gnomie greatness.
Jack and Gary are great baby buddies and I hope these two will remain friends as they grow up, staying gnomies for life.


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Many people meet Baha'is and learn about the Baha'i Faith by attending a meeting. This meeting may be a Fireside, Devotion, or Ruhi Book Group. If you want to learn about the Baha'i Faith, you will be welcomed. The sacred Baha'i Writings encourage using the Word of God to teach, explore, and discuss spiritual ideas with others.
1Be at ease. No one expects you to enroll in the Baha'i Faith after attending one meeting although you are welcome to do so if you desire. It is unlikely that anyone will try to talk you into joining.
2Wear modest clothing that will not risk distracting others from your desire to learn. There are no Baha'i rules for modesty. Baha'is are generally conservative about clothing and if you wear something too revealing you may feel out of place. Use sense or ask to determine the dress level but most events are roughly business casual.
3Be on time. Your hosts are eager to fit their devotion or book group into their busy schedules. By being on time you show courtesy and receive the best use of your time.
4Enjoy your status as a guest. Hospitality is a given at a Baha'i meeting, and you may be served refreshments.
5Understand what prayers are. Baha'is believe in the Creative Word, which includes prayers that have been composed by the Central Figures of the Baha'i Faith. In most meetings one or several of these prayers will be read or chanted to open and close the meeting.
6Baha'is may happily offer you a gift of books, booklets, flyers, handouts, or workbooks. They will be happy if you take the material, but not insulted if you do not.
7Understand that men and women are equal in the Baha'i Faith. Your meeting may be led by a woman; tea may be served by a man. There are no ministers in the Baha'i Faith. The person hosting the meeting may be a trained tutor in a book group or a Baha'i who wishes to host a devotion or potluck dinner.
8Ask questions. The Baha'i Faith is new; your Baha'i friends are used to being asked questions.
9Avoid specific political opinions. Baha'is are admonished to not engage in partisan politics, so expressing opinions about Democratic, Republican, or other parties' platforms or officials is to be avoided by Baha'is. Rather, the spiritual principles behind political concepts can be eagerly discussed.
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- Smoking rarely occurs at a Baha'i meeting. Smoking is discouraged by the Baha'i Faith.
- The first Baha'is were from the Shi'a Muslim population. The Baha'i Faith is not a sect of Islam; some of its language is influenced by Islamic writings.
- Many Baha'is have accepted their Faith after having been raised in another religion. In a Baha'i meeting there may be former Catholics, Baptists, Jews, Muslims, or Buddhists. There may be people who are 4th and 5th generation Baha'i.
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- Baha'is love to tell their personal stories. If you ask, be prepared to be entertained.
- Alcohol is not served at a Baha'i meeting. The Baha'i Faith prohibits drinking alcohol.
- Baha'is love singing and music. Many prayers have been set to music.
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Anglo-Saxon name Crewes comes from when the family resided as dwellers at a cattle-pen or cattle-fold.
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Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times.
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The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Crewes has been recorded under many different variations, including Crewe, Crew, Croux, Crewes, Creuse and others.
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Notables of this surname at this time include: Lord Crewe of Stene; Sir Thomas Crewe (or Crew) (1565-1634), of Stene in Northamptonshire, an English Member of Parliament and lawyer, Speaker of the House of Commons from 1623 to 1625; John Crew, 1st Baron...
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Motto: Sequor nec inferior
Motto Translation: I follow, but am not inferior.
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St Helens Holiday Park provides a range of spacious caravan accommodation, comfortably sleeping between two and eight guests. Remember, the use of bed linen, gas and electricity is usually included in the price of your holiday.
We have a range of wonderful self catering accommodation options perfect for couples as well as families and groups. If you're wishing to stay in a delightful and relaxing holiday park set in one of the most popular parts of the Isle of Wight, St Helens is the place to go.
For that added comfort and luxury try our Appley caravans, which are superbly equipped and include large flatscreen TVs with Freeview and DVD players. You have a variety of accommodation to choose from to meet your needs, whether you're in a big group or on a romantic getaway so there's something to suit everyone.
What's available at St Helens Holiday Park?
- Outdoor heated swimming pool*
- Children's adventure playground
- Spacious playing fields
- Games room*
- Laundry facility
- Picnic & barbecue areas
- Local bars and restaurants
- Close to beaches
*Opening times and availability are seasonal, please check at the time of booking.
Just a stone's throw from the beautiful beach in St Helens town and nearby to the best beaches and most picturesque towns on the Isle of Wight, the park is perfectly positioned.
Please note that St Helens Holiday Park was formerly known as our Hillgrove and Field Lane parks.


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Re: [XTalk] Seeing is believing? [John 20-21]
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- From: Robert M Schacht <bobschacht@...>
>Mary and her female companions (the use of the first person plural in 20:2
> John 20-21 describe three appearances of the risen Jesus-- at least, that
> is what we are told in 21:14. The first appearances took place in
> Jerusalem. The first was to Mary Magdalene in the garden.
> The final appearance of Jesus occurs in the epilogue. This event
> happens by the "Sea of Tiberias" -- that is, in Galilee. The writer of
> the
> epilogue (who may or may not have been the same writer) tells us:
> "This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after
> he
> was raised from the dead" (21:14). By some counts, this is actually the
> fourth appearance, unless the appearance to Mary didn't "count".
betrays the presence of several women) are not counted among the disciples
in any of the gospels. It's not so much that the appearance to Mary and the
women didn't "count"--it was not strictly speaking an appearance to the
*disciples*. This may seem like a minor, almost pedantic distinction, but
there are indications that 21:14 is formulated to specifically exclude the
appearance to the women. The reason for this hair-splitting distinction is
that the appearances to the disciples in Galilee constituted a separate,
older tradition, while the appearance to the women was introduced at a later
stage. The incorporation of this later tradition was not an easy task and
some of the sutures are still visible. The awkward way that Peter's witness
(20:2-10) is inserted in the body of chapter 20 testifies to an effort to
preserve Peter's primacy by letting him be the first to see evidence of the
resurrection, while sending him home before he has a chance to actually see
the resurrected Jesus. The three Galilean appearances to the disciples were
evidently a part of a fixed tradition at this point. It is in order that the
number of the appearances to the *disciples* should not be increased beyond
that warranted by the early tradition that John and the other disciple are
sent home early in 20:10. The early tradition had also credited Peter with
being the first to see the resurrected Jesus. When the episode of the
appearances to the women was introduced, a compromise was chosen, allowing
Peter a certain degree of primacy but not enough to threaten the established
liturgical tradition of the number of appearances to the disciples.
> In each of these accounts words are important -- although neither "logos"Mary is not cited directly, but in the third person, in the perfect tense,
> nor "rhema" are used. The first appearance ends with Mary announcing
> ["aggello" -- only occurrence in NT] to the disciples, "I *have seen* the
> Lord" and then telling them what Jesus had told to her (20:18).
reporting to the disciples: "hoti hewraka ton kyrion...".
> The second appearance results in the disciples telling Thomas, "We have"hewrakamen ton kyrion"--direct quotation this time, perfect tense.
> *seen* the Lord" (20:25) -- (the same words that Mary had used).
The same
> word is used by Jesus to Thomas in v. 29: "Have you believed because you"hoti hewrakas me..." perfect tense
> *have seen* me?"
>This suggests that believing involves more than just seeingThe perfect does have the connotation of viewing the past from the context
> the risen Lord. Each of these verbs is in the perfect tense, which
> implies a
> past action with continuing effect in the present. They saw something in
> the past and that seeing continues to affect their lives.
> (I am indebted to Brian Stoffregen for these observations.)
> My question: is this word usage ("have seen" in the perfect tense)
> noteworthy?
of the present, of explaining the present state based on some events in the
past. In a sense it is a present tense and not a past tense at all. So yes,
I would say that the use of the perfect is significant.
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