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Nanotechnology-enabled products deliver a step change in performance, but come with an order-of-magnitude increase in manufacturing energy consumption.
Nearly every nanotechnology article holds some sort of future promise; clean energy, reduced Carbon Dioxide emissions, or even a cure for cancer. With all these promises, however, you have to wonder if there is a downside. Is there a dirty little secret nanotechnology isn't telling us? Some are concerned about, human toxicity, ecosystem degradation, or destructive nanobots. But none of these issues are fundamental across all nanomaterials. While some nanomaterials can negatively impact human health or the environment, many more are completely inert. In many respects, development of nanomaterial poses no greater threat to human society then the industrial revolution. But nanotechnology-enabled products are being sold now. Very few people realize that nanotechnology-enabled products will make up a $3 Trillion market in 2015. (see figure 1) So one has to ask; what is the cost of all this innovation?
Every disruptive innovation comes at a cost and nanotechnology is no different. There is a common underlying cost to manufacturing nanomaterials. That cost is embodied energy or the total sum of all energy put into the production of a given weight of nanomaterial. Nanotechnology-enabled products require a lot of embodied energy to produce. In fact, most nanomaterials require one or two orders of magnitude more energy to produce an equal weight of bulk materials.
Why does nanotechnology require such large amounts of energy to produce? The high energy requirement is due to fundamental characteristics of nanomaterial manufacturing. Nanomaterials require ultra-high purity and ultra-low defect rates. Current manufacturing processes are low volume, low yield, high by-product formation, and often have high waste generation. All of these increase the energy requirement for a given amount of nanomaterial.
High purity and low defect requirements are fundamental to nanotechnology. To accurately control nanomaterial properties, the manufacturing process must be reliable along the atomic length scale. For example, Gold and Silver nanoparticles require 99.999% purity. Also, the recent transition to ultra-high purity Cobalt for semiconductor processing requires 99.9995% pure Cobalt. To accomplish this purity, nanomaterials typically have to be processed at elevated temperatures & pressures, use large amounts of organic solvents, or under controlled environments. All these increase the embodied energy of the produced nanomaterial.
Let's start with an embodied energy comparison of nanomaterials to bulk materials. Concrete for example, requires only 1.1 MJ to produce 1 kg. Aluminum, on the other hand, sets a high-bar of 155 MJ per kg. In between these two extremes sit common materials like glass (15 MJ/kg), stainless steel (56.7MJ/kg), and PVC (77 MJ/kg). Aluminum required more energy because of the elevated temperatures (~1800F) used during smelting via the Hall-Heroult process. In comparison, single walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) production require between 140 and 880 MJ/kg. The range depends on the process used during production. For example, the high-pressure carbon monoxide (HiPCO) process requires the lowest energy but only produces fibrous, un-bound SWCNTs. On the other hand, the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process required 7x the energy to produce high purity SWCNTs that are bound to a substrate or source catalyst. Each process created SWCNT that perform differently and for different applications. An extreme example of high embodied energy nanomaterials is Cadmium Selenium quantum dots (CdSeQDs) for advanced solar cells. CsSeQDs require 70,000 MJ/kg to produce only 1 kg of product. That's 587 gallons of gasoline! The high embodied energy is due to the excessive amounts of organic solvents used during processing.
A recent publication by H.C. Kim and V. Fthenakis surveyed the embodied energy of various nanotechnologies. Figure 3 presents a plot of the embodied energy (also known as primary energy) for various nanomaterials. Some valuable trends can be found in this plot. First, not all nanotechnologies require more energy to process. Nanoclay/PHB is a notable blend of nanotechnology and bulk materials to product a lighter alternative to the steel used in automobile chassis. Another contrast is the increase in embodied energy when moving from mirco-TiO2 particle production and nano-TiO2 particle Traditional TiO2 powders have particle diameters ranging between 200 and 500 nanometers and are used in paints, coatings, and ointments. (see Ti-Pure® fact sheet) Nano-TiO2 particles, however, have a diameter of less than 100 nanometers and are used as a photocatalyst and antiseptic. The overarching trend from the chart, however, is that nanomaterials have orders of magnitude higher embodied energy than bulk materials, with the highest embodied energy being nanotube produced with 1 GJ/kg.
So, what is the impact of the increased energy required to produce nanotechnology-enabled products? The first concern by environmentalists is the increasing trend of carbon release due to production. Indeed, hydrocarbons are the primary underlying fuel for most of the processing methods. Even flash-arc or plasma-based processes pull energy from the grid, which is primarily fed by coal-burning power plants. Pressing economic concerns revolve around production cost. As nanotechnology reaching large-scale production, it could further increase the net industrial energy consumption, which already accounts for over 50% of the total energy consumption.
Financially, investors will have to consider energy price volatility and exposure risk prior to investing. The ROI of energy intensive operations could change dramatically with a disruption in the global energy landscape. Venture capital and angel investors should consider energy requirements prior to investing in nanotechnology-based start-ups. Larger organizations need to consider the minimum acceptable criteria for their customers. There are a number of ways to produce the same or similar nanomaterial and scientists often innovate around their field of expertise. This may not translate into the most cost-effective process for their customers needs. Investors and business leaders need to consider the minimum acceptable criteria and then find the most cost-effective method to achieve that criterion. Over time, the invisible hand of a free economy will guide the market towards the right nanotechnology-production process, but forethought can save billions of wasted dollars.
Scale and efficiency of nanomaterial production will also need to improve over time. Financial metrics, such as return on capital, will improve with increasing production scale. Eventually, technical challenges associated with nanomaterial production will be guided by the economic impact of process decisions. In the near term, business leaders should implement success metrics that focus on cost and energy demand reduction. This will guide research and engineering groups towards operational improvements.
Fortunately, there is hope for nanotechnology. Lifecycle energy estimates show that nanotechnology reduces total energy consumption. In large part this is due to materials lasting longer, weighing less, and improving efficiency during operation. For example, the energy invested in producing a CdSeQD solar cell will more than be paid back by the incremental energy captured over the module's life. Also, the weight reduction of Nano-clay composites will reduce the fuel consumption for automobiles; resulting in a net reduction in CO2 released into the atmosphere.
Regardless, energy demand need to be brought into the forefront of the nanotechnology commercialization conversation. The embodied energy estimates for nanotechnology need to guide innovation focus. The embodied energy of production can come from a variety of sources. But even if the energy was free, current production methods for nanomaterials require extreme amounts of energy, propagating the dependency on energy. Commercialization of nanotechnology-enabled products needs to consider the energy load and source. As innovation is the engine for pushing nanotechnology forward, energy demand will be the bottleneck for holding nanotechnology back.
Stay tuned: My next post will be about 3D printing and Nanotechnology.
Robert Ferris, Ph.D. is a strategic planner with Emerson Process Managements. He holds a bachelors and masters in chemical engineering, an MBA in new technology commercialization, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He has an extensive background in nanotechnology development and advanced process control.
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Test Data
When you first log in to your Linnworks account, there will be some dummy data already in your system, which can be used to test the system. This guide will cover what data has been provided, where it can be found and how it can be removed.
Table of Contents
- General
- Inventory Items
- Orders
- Removing the Test Data
- Example Files
- Guides
The aim of the test data is to enable you to get used to the system gradually by introducing examples of features that are commonly used in the day-to-day use of Linnworks. The test data includes:
- Inventory Items
- 9 Inventory Items
- 8 Composite Items
- 1 Variation Group (Containing each of the single colour SKUs)
- 2 Orders
- Please Note! The orders have no total, this is intended so that if they are processed they will not be reflected in any financial data
Inventory Items
Inventory items can be found by navigating to Inventory > My Inventory . The inventory items are highlighters. These can be easily identified as test data because the item SKU is prefixed with "TEST_". There are 9 single items; 8 single colours and 1 prepacked set of 8 colours. There are also 8 composite items and a variation group.
Each single item has been given the following data:
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- Item Title
- Barcode
- Purchase Price
- Retail Price
- Category
- Metadata
- Extended Properties
- Brand
- Colour
- Other Properties
- Image
- Weight
- Bin/Rack Location
- Composition (For composite items only)
This data can be seen by opening the product details menu, by clicking on the SKU in My Inventory. For more information about managing inventory items, please see our dedicated stock item documentation.
Two orders have been imported into the system, they can be accessed by using the open orders screen; located in Order Book > Open Orders
Both orders are for single items and have been deliberately set up with a total of 0. This is so that they can be processed, if desired, without affecting financial data used in Linnworks. More information about orders can be found here.
Removing the Test Data
Removing Orders
The orders can be deleted directly from the Open Orders screen. In order to do this, please do the following:
- Navigate to Order Book > Open Orders
- Right Click the order to be deleted and Select Action > Delete Order
- Multiple orders can be selected by two methods
- Select one order then scroll and hold the Shift down key when selecting another order, all orders in the range will be selected
- Select the first order and select additional orders by holding the Ctrl key down when to add them to the selected range
- Multiple orders can be selected by two methods
Removing Stock Items
Deleting of stock items can be achieved on an individual one-by-one basis from My Inventory or in bulk via a specific data import as described below. Please download the CSV file below or create a CSV file with the SKUs you wish to delete with the column heading: SKU.
- Navigate to Settings > Import Data
- Click Import Now
- In Type, select Delete
- A default name will be given to the import, which can be changed if desired
- A new dropdown menu will appear; select Stock Item
- Click Next
- Click Choose Template
- Select the file downloaded from this documentation
- The column should automatically map to SKU
- Click Run Now
The file will be imported within a minute and will delete the test items. You can then remove the import by clicking Delete on the import row.
Example Files
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- The Linnworks.net interface - The layout of the Linnworks.net interface, covering the 3 main sections of the screen and detail the type of data that is available
- Quick Start Guide - An overview of Linnworks.net features that are important to a new user
- Glossary - This document provides descriptions for the most common keywords and terms that Linnworks used throughout the system
- Setup Wizard - A simple wizards displayed when starting Linnworks.net for the first time to provide key data
- Inventory - Within Linnworks.net this is an electronic record for all the physical products that you sell
- Channels - The platforms you sell on such as Amazon, eBay or your own website allowing Linnworks to manage orders and inventory
- Couriers - Once it is possible to print shipping labels and manifest directly from within Linnworks.net
- Warehouse Locations - Use this feature to set up the physical warehouses that you use to manage your stock
- Fulfilment Centers - Use this feature to set up 3rd parties who despatch orders on your behalf from their own warehouse
- Printing - Learn how to produce all the paperwork you require, such as picking lists, invoices and shipping labels
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Future takes shape at Wymondham's new rugby club
Wymondham's new multi-million pound rugby club has started to take shape ready for a new era in the club's history.
Work on the foundations of the new club house off Norwich Common has begun after a summer of work levelling the site and preparing the pitches.
"It's a huge moment for the club – finally we're beginning to see the shape of things to come," said chairman Andrew Kilby.
The club is swapping its two pitches and small club house on Tuttles Lane for a new 30 acre site with multiple pitches and a club house which can host hundreds of players and guests.
"The aim is to get everything finished in time for the new season in September," explained Mr Kilby.
"It's going to be tight and the weather hasn't helped, but we're on track."
The new club house has been designed by Norwich architects Chaplin Farrant.
Martin Lewis, director at Chaplin Farrant and a coach at the club, said: "This project is a great example of collaborative working and we are very excited to be involved in bringing new facilities to the area that will enhance the lives of the local community.
"As a coach, it gives me immense pride to be able to bring Chaplin Farrant's expertise to help the club create one of the best sports complexes in Norfolk."
The new club has been paid for without public money thanks to a development deal on the existing Tuttles Lane site and a second site off Norwich Common.
It will have three full pitches as well as a network of smaller pitches for youth and children's rugby. The two-storey club house will have six changing rooms for teams, a modern kitchen and bars, dining area, meeting rooms and a rehabilation gym.
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Following a Saturday Night Live skit in which the Girls star appeared naked in a parody of Adam and Eve, a critic on Twitter told Dunham she doesn't "always have to get naked," to which the actress replied:
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GREAT Kitchens Gluten-Free Chef's Table Tour – Coming to a City Near You!
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is proud to call Chef Jehangir Mehta, a finalist on the popular Next Iron Chef series, a partner in creating safe gluten-free options in restaurants so people living with gluten-related disorders can eat without fear.
NFCA team members and Chef Mehta will be taking NFCA's online gluten-free cooking program on the road over the next six months. Introducing the GREAT Kitchens Gluten-Free Chef's Table Tour! The tour will cover 10 cities with the goal of educating chefs nationwide on the need for gluten-free menu items that go beyond just using gluten-free ingredients. It is amazing to see gluten-free options popping up on menus across the country, but unless restaurants are educated on the importance of safe gluten-free food preparation, our community cannot dine safely.
Many things have changed in the 20+ years that I have been diagnosed with celiac disease. When I was diagnosed, gluten-free food was not even available in the U.S. Today, we have access to a wide range of gluten-free food, but the next step on our journey is ensuring all gluten-free food is safe for our community. A gluten-free diet is the only treatment for people living with celiac disease; there are currently no pills, vaccines or cures for celiac disease. Research is taking us closer, but for now, we have to ensure the people living with this autoimmune disease can have access to the food that is our only medicine.
It has been 10 years since NFCA first opened its doors and set out on its mission to raise celiac disease awareness and improve the quality of life for those on a lifelong gluten-free diet. In that time, I have met many chefs and foodservice industry professionals eager to understand celiac disease, the gluten-free diet and our need for food to be free from gluten-containing ingredients and the gluten that can enter our food through cross-contact (commonly referred to as cross-contamination by the gluten-free community). These professionals are eager to accommodate their guests, but first they have to know training and resources are available to help.
NFCA's GREAT Kitchens program gives restaurant employees from the wait staff to the chefs the tools they need to serve safe gluten-free food. Our ten city tour will help spread the message that for the 3 million Americans living with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is not a fad, but the only way to restore their health and reclaim their lives. Ranging from cities like New York, Chicago and San Francisco, we will be working with executive chefs in some of the best restaurants – complete with gluten-free cooking demonstrations, of course!
Stay tuned as we start the journey at Chef Mehta's Tribeca restaurant, Mehtaphor on Tuesday, October 22. Follow the tour by liking NFCA's Facebook page and following NFCA on Twitter (@CeliacAwareness) and Instagram (@CeliacCentral). Chef Mehta will also be live tweeting from the road. Follow him at @jehangir_mehta.
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Celiac Disease and Eating Disorders: My Story
As a professional in the field of patient advocacy, it is a natural fit to share personal insights and experiences that extend beyond the topic of celiac disease when given the right opportunity. So, during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness) I thought that I would join the country's discussion of reducing the stigmas associated with disordered eating behaviors and body image issues.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, an estimated 20 million women and 10 million men develop an eating disorder at some point in their life. I am one of those 20 million women.
When I read that statistic, it is hard to wrap my head around the number of people living in discomfort and unhappiness with their bodies. After all, to quote Baz Lurhmann, who sang the infamous "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" song adapted from Mary Schmich's Chicago Tribune column, isn't your body supposed to be "the greatest instrument you'll ever own"?
As someone with a history of an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS), I found my diagnosis of celiac disease to be more than just a relief; it was incredibly apt, almost too coincidental of a solution. I could begin to heal my body through nutrition.
For years I lived in a fog where each day revolved around the same slew of preoccupations: food, exercise and weight. Almost immediately, my celiac disease diagnosis uprooted these thoughts and I began to view food as medicine, not the devil.
Perhaps my perspective is a sappy one. But for those living with celiac disease who still wrestle with the all-consuming preoccupations that only those with an eating disorder too often can understand, I gently encourage you to focus on the content and not the frame: it is possible to heal when food is your medicine.
To read more about celiac disease and eating disorders, check out this research recap.
You can also join the NEDAwareness conversation over on their website.
Questions? Comments? Please feel free to email me: firstname.lastname@example.com.
– Kristin
3 Tips for Coping with a Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Recently, I posted this question on the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) Facebook page: Do you agree that people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) can feel excluded from social life? I posted the question after seeing an article on Celiac.com from a gluten-free college student who feels like celiac disease can isolate her from social activities.
I was blown away by the response on Facebook. Obviously, this is a hot topic. As of now, there are 81 comments in a thread that's still active. It's so interesting to see all of these comments. Some people adamantly disagree that celiac disease impacts their social life while others struggle to stay included in activities and events. There were lots of parents concerned for their young children with celiac disease and the implications it has on them socially, both now and in the future. It appears that many people believe the impact of a celiac disease diagnosis directly correlates with your attitude about the diagnosis. Positive attitude, positive life with celiac disease.
No matter which side of the fence you fall on, there's no denying that celiac disease changes your life once you receive the diagnosis. Here are my top 3 tips for coping with a diagnosis of celiac disease or NCGS:
Read. Then read more.
There is no better way to navigate the gluten-free diet than to learn and understand all the ins and outs of the lifestyle. The more you know, the more you can keep yourself in good health. Learn what gluten is, how it affects the body in people with a gluten-related disorder, where gluten can hide and how to prevent cross-contamination. It might sound intimidating at first, but NFCA is here to help. Browse www.CeliacCentral.org to get started.
Get support.
Do you know one of the great things about being gluten-free? The online community is amazing! There are so many advocates on the internet who can help with everything from delicious gluten-free recipes to lifestyle tips. NFCA is always around to answer questions and provide resources on Facebook, Twitter and the new Celiac Central community on Inspire.com. Check them out to connect with other people who are living gluten-free.
Get more support.
The gluten-free diet can be confusing at first. There are a lot of gluten-containing products out there that you might be surprised to find out actually have gluten in them. (I was probably most surprised to find out soy sauce and some chicken broths have gluten.) With so many things to look for on a product's ingredient label, it can be really frustrating at first. I highly recommend seeking support from a registered dietitian that fully understands the gluten-free diet. They'll help set you up with the tools and knowledge you need to get started.
If you don't have access to a dietitian (or even if you do), check out the book Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide by Shelley Case, RD. It's one of the most helpful gluten-free resources available.
Feel free to comment with some of the difficulties you've faced after the diagnosis and how you've learned to overcome them. You'll certainly be helping out the newly diagnosed reading this post!
– Alicia
Gluten-Free Party Etiquette
[Summer is quickly approaching, and your schedule is probably packed with barbecues, picnics and other social gatherings. We asked NFCA volunteer Annsley Klehr, owner of Gluten Freedoms, a gluten-free consulting company, to share her tips for managing those awkward moments when you're gluten-free at a gluten-filled party.]
A month or two ago I received an email from a neighbor asking me for a recipe for a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake. I willingly obliged, noting in my email that I would be happy to advise her on certain brands and kitchen procedures to avoid cross-contamination. She thanked me and that was that.
Fast forward several weeks, my family and I are invited to this neighbor's daughter's birthday party. I have already briefed my daughter that she will not be able to eat the desserts there, so we brought a piece of chocolate for her. We walk in the door to the rich aroma of Mediterranean style appetizers such as hummus, baba ganoush, chips, veggies, etc. I happily allowed my daughter a few corn chips and veggies.
When it came time for dessert, I realized that my neighbor had asked me for the gluten-free flourless chocolate cake recipe so that she could make it for my daughter and myself. I knew her household wasn't gluten-free, so I could not be sure how she prepared the cake, what ingredients she used or if there was a risk of cross-contamination. The host offered the cake (which was touching gluten-containing desserts) to me in front of all the guests, saying, "I made this especially for you. It's gluten-free." Then came the ice cream cones filled with chocolate mousse – both gluten-containing and gluten-free versions. My first reaction was an overwhelming appreciation for such thoughtfulness, and then anxiety.
How could I tell her how much I appreciated all of this food and then NOT eat it? There was nothing I could say to her but "Thank you."
I felt so embarrassed by the whole situation I wanted to sink through the floor. I wasn't even worried about my 3 year-old daughter because no one would be looking at her for social graces. I was sitting on the couch surrounded by guests, my daughter floating around the room and my husband at my feet. I was handed a piece of chocolate cake and the gluten-free cone and I found myself profusely thanking my host for all of her efforts as my heart raced. I knew I couldn't eat any of it. The risk of cross-contamination and the thought of a gluten attack were too high. All of the sudden, a hand reached out in front of me, freeing my hand of my cone. I looked up and all I could see was a mass of curls; it was my husband. He readily bit into the cone without uttering a word. I new I'd married him for a reason. By eating the cake for me, my husband relieved me of a potentially uncomfortable situation! (The chocolate cake I could conceal in a napkin in my hand).
These situations will always happen, and people living gluten-free have to be prepared. Here are a few tips to help you navigate awkward social situations:
1. Call Ahead
Call your host or hostess and let them know that you plan on attending, and that you will either come with your own supply of food or carefully vet all of their ingredients and thoroughly explain cooking procedures to avoid cross-contamination. If you have a child attending the party, ask the host for the menu in advance so that you can plan to bring gluten-free substitutes. If the party is being catered, call the catering company and speak with them directly.
2. Stash a Snack
Sometimes it may feel awkward to say anything or have a special plate. In that case, make sure that you grab something to eat before or after the party and always have a snack, like a nut bar or piece of fruit in your bag.
3. Be Your Gracious Self
As awkward as it may feel, saying "Please" and "Thank you" for foods you can't eat are still greatly appreciated. People have gone out of their way to make you feel comfortable, so in return, try to make them feel comfortable, too. Parties are not the time to educate your hosts, so if you are presented with something that you can't eat, accept it and express your thanks, then find a time to subtly dispose it or hand off to a friend.
4. Bring a Decoy
Have someone or something you can swiftly pass your food off to without anyone noticing. I often alert a friend going to the party with me of situations like these and ask if that friend might kindly take my portion so as not to offend anyone.
5. Redirect Attention
If you're looking to avoid drawing attention to what you're eating or not eating at a party, then always try to have a drink or plate in your hand. I find that having something on my plate helps to avoid questions and makes it easier to decline other foods.
Don't let your anxiety prevent you from enjoying a party. Keep to these few tips and you'll have a good time no matter what situations you encounter!
– Annsley Klehr
5 Beginner Tips for Dining Out Gluten-Free
[Lisa Garza blogs at Gluten Free Foodies, where she shares gluten-free recipes and restaurant reviews. She's even hosting an event on May 12 in Seattle for Celiac Awareness Month! We asked her to share some tips for first-time gluten-free diners.]
1. Do your homework before exploring a new restaurant.
Luckily, so many restaurants are providing menu information on their websites. If you do not see any mention of offering gluten-free on their menu, pick up the phone and call them. Make your voice heard by making the call. When you ask a restaurant if they offer gluten-free menu options, it creates awareness and drives them to learn more about celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and the needs this growing customer base has for good, healthy and safe gluten-free food.
2. Ask to speak to the manager or chef.
Ask specific questions about ingredients.
- Do they know what gluten-free food is?
- Do they use a dedicated gluten-free fryer for their gluten-free French fries or corn tortillas and chips?
- Do they use soy sauce? Soy sauce is used in all types of restaurants, not just Asian restaurants, so ask if they use it because it contains wheat gluten.
3. Be extra careful with certain menu items.
These dishes may contain hidden gluten:
- Cheese and frozen foods like hash browns and french fries – these foods can contain gluten as an additive, or they may be cooked in the same fryer as gluten-containing foods.
- Meats – Deli meats and pizza toppings like pepperoni can contain additives, including gluten. Ask if the brands they use are gluten-free.
- Breads – Unless the restaurant specifically states that they are gluten-free, avoid any crusts, rolls, croutons or baked goods
- Desserts – In addition to cake, pie and baked goods, gluten can also be in certain types of ice cream (either as an additive or a mix-in, i.e. cookie dough).
- Sauces and salad dressings – It's best to ask for oil and vinegar on the side of the salad.
4. If you have a special event, always call ahead.
Make a reservation and let the staff know that you are gluten-free, along with any other dietary needs. Let them know it is a special celebration – birthday, anniversary, etc. and ask them ahead of time what you can expect to find on the menu.
Some restaurants will let you bring in a cake or dessert from an outside bakery if they do not offer gluten-free desserts. Make sure it is clearly marked with a sign "GLUTEN-FREE," your name and contact information. Make sure the dessert is well wrapped or contained so they can store it in the cooler safely.
The staff at the restaurant will appreciate you taking the time to contact them prior to your special occasion so they can provide the best customer service possible. Developing a favorite chef relationship at your local restaurants will go a long way for future dining and celebrations.
5. Share your gluten-free experience with others.
Post a review on your favorite social media sites. This will help other gluten-free people find GREAT dining experiences and will also encourage more restaurants to create a safe gluten-free menu.
– Lisa Garza
Hidden Gluten: 4 Places and 1 Resource to Watch
[When you first go gluten-free, you typically focus on the obvious foods like bread and pasta. But it's often hidden sources of gluten like soy sauce that throw you off course. We asked Shirley Braden of gluten free easily to share her tips on avoiding hidden gluten. Here they are, organized in 5 categories to help you stay safe!]
When The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness asked me to participate in this year's May Celiac Awareness campaign, of course I said yes as I'm a huge fan of the NFCA and all its efforts. I said yes even though initially the subject matter didn't excite me. Hidden sources of gluten. Yes, it's a very important topic, but it's one that's not very exciting on the surface (no pun intended). However, not knowing where gluten can be hidden can give you major anxiety. There's nothing as unfortunate as going merrily along and suddenly getting "glutened"!
The following are some frequent sources of hidden gluten … or sometimes not so much sources of hidden gluten as "overlooked"gluten. Note that the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act went into effect on January 2006, which ensured that wheat (as one of the eight major food allergens) must always be shown on applicable food product labels—either in the listing of ingredients themselves or after the ingredients list in a "CONTAINS:" statement. (Read more here.)
1. Grab-and-Go Foods
Candies ~ While there are many candies that are gluten free, many more contain gluten. Most folks are not surprised to learn that candies that contain cookie ingredients contain gluten, but they are surprised to learn that others like licorice (or similar; e.g., Twizzlers) contain wheat. Many other candies contain gluten in the form of barley for flavoring. Read labels and be wary of accepting or taking candy with no packaging.
Chips ~ Flavored potato chips (e.g., barbecued flavor, sour cream and onion) can contain gluten. Some new varieties of "whole grain" or "multi-grain" chips may also contain gluten. Don't dip the chip without knowing that it's gluten free!
"Formed" Products~ I asked my son for his input on products that contain hidden gluten and he said, "Anything that is mixed and then molded or shaped probably has gluten in it." Great point. He talked about specific candies and some brands of beef jerky (for the latter, some brands also contain gluten via soy sauce for flavoring).
2. Cooking
Broth ~ The unsafe gluten ingredient that can be present in commercially prepared chicken broth, beef broth, or stock is usually wheat. Therefore, wheat will be shown on the ingredients label. Similarly, some chicken bouillon can contain gluten. Read the ingredients label.
Condiments~ There are many condiments that are gluten free, but sometimes gluten is used as a stabilizer and thickener, so read labels and do your due diligence. If you share a household with gluten consumers, it is imperative that separate condiments be maintained. It's unrealistic to think that the members of your household who eat gluten will know or remember not to contaminate the mayo jar when they stick a knife inside the jar, spread mayo on bread, and then realize that they need more mayo. That same knife will go back in the mayo jar and the jar suddenly become cross contaminated and a source of gluten. Similarly, there are many who will touch the ketchup container right to the gluten-containing bun, bread, seasoned fries, etc. and the ketchup container then becomes a source of hidden gluten.
Kitchen Equipment ~ Toasters used for gluten-full bread, old pans and baking sheets, cutting boards, baking stones, and wooden utensils can all be sources of hidden gluten. (A black light that would show gluten would be so very handy, don't you think?)
3. Eating Out
The opportunities for cross contamination are endless in restaurants, and even a gluten-free menu doesn't guarantee a gluten-free meal. Every single individual must be fully trained on serving the gluten-free patron and keeping gluten-free ingredients/dishes free of gluten contamination. One poorly trained individual and/or one misstep is all it takes to provide an unsafe meal. But let's focus instead on foods and dishes that may have hidden gluten in restaurants. The risk can also be greater when eating out because we don't have ready access to ingredients listings.
Beverages~ This category includes non-alcoholic and alcoholic liquid refreshments. I was with a group of bloggers, most of whom were gluten free, at a food blogger conference a while back. During a break between sessions, we were sampling some of the vendors' wares. We immediately asked if the beverages were gluten free. The answer was "Yes, these are." What we didn't pick up on was that there was an emphasis on the "these" and a specialized sweep of the company reps' hands, indicating that only particular flavors of the brand were gluten free. We discovered this info after continuing to reading ingredients labels as we sipped.
That gluten can be present in tea also surprises folks. Barley is the usual source. Holiday and specialty teas are more frequent sources of gluten than basic teas. Special scrutiny should be paid to teas with name that include "gingerbread" and "sugar cookie," as gluten is used to achieve that baked good taste. Similarly, flavored coffees can sometimes contain gluten.
The biggest concern for alcoholic beverages typically is beer. Unless it is made from special gluten-free ingredients and/or processed to be gluten free, beer is off limits. I've seen this news come as a shock to gluten-free newbies. The health care professional who diagnosed them had warned them about pasta, bread, crackers and baked goods, but had forgotten to mention beer.
Dressings, Marinades, Sauces, and Soups ~ I was very surprised to learn that an area restaurant's homemade Caesar dressing contained soy sauce (which, of course, contained wheat). If I had not notified my waiter of my dining needs and he had not been well informed on the restaurant menu and ingredients, I might have been "glutened." Others have found that soy sauce has been used in all types of dishes, and in decidedly non-Asian fare. Soy sauce is often used in marinades, and beer may sometimes be used as well. Sauces and soups are often thickened with wheat-based flour versus naturally gluten-free thickeners such as cornstarch, potato starch, and tapioca starch/flour.
Egg Dishes ~ Some well-known chain restaurants add flour or pancake batter to scrambled eggs and omelets. One should always ask if either have been added when ordering egg dishes–even in the finest restaurants–just to be safe.
Salad ~ Of course, salad on its own is gluten free … lettuces and other salad greens, carrots, onions, tomatoes and the like are gluten free. However, many restaurants will make salad in a humongous bowl and then the wait staff will serve individual salads from that bowl. If the restaurant uses croutons in that bowl, you must ask for your salad to be made fresh, separately without croutons. (Note: If ever you receive a salad with croutons, or say a bread stick on top, hold on to it until the server replaces it, as restaurant staff have been known to simply pick out croutons or remove the bread stick.)
Water Used in Food Preparation~ Are you ordering steamed seafood? Does the restaurant use beer to steam to add special taste to its seafood offerings? If so, either you must abstain, or you must ask if the chef will steam your seafood in plain water in a separate, clean pot. (Do not assume on the latter.) Are you ordering steamed veggies for healthier fare? Be sure the restaurant doesn't use the same water that it has used to boil its pasta in to also steam its veggies. This happens more often than you would think and not asking that question has gotten me "glutened" at least once.
4. Non-Food Sources
Please don't stop your vigilance at food sources; consider the following.
Art Supplies~ Numerous art supplies—like mainstream brands of play dough and finger paint—contain gluten. Heidi at Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom has an excellent post on gluten-free art supplies here. As Heidi says, little ones are notorious for putting their hands in their mouths.
Makeup and Lotions ~ Choose lipstick and facial lotions (or any product that could wind up in your mouth) that are gluten free. Deciphering the ingredients on these labels is not easy, so select products that have simple ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter or shop from a product line that is entirely gluten free.
Medications and Supplements~ Gluten is also sometimes present in medications. I'm talking about prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and vitamins and supplements. Alice Bast, founder and president of NFCA, states "When you look at the word gluten, think glue. It is often used as a binder." NFCA is in the midst of a two-part study on Gluten in Medications, which was funded by a $50,000 grant from the FDA.
Pet Food~ Unless you are purchasing grain-free pet food, it most likely does contain gluten. Make sure to wash your hands after handling any pet food. This issue may even be more of a concern for the gluten-free child touching the pet's food dish and then his/her mouth, kissing the family pet, etc.
5. The Gluten-Free Watchdog
Those are just a few sources for hidden gluten, but I'd like to share another component of the hidden gluten equation. As most of you know, there are no current standards for a "gluten-free" label in place in the U.S. at this time. The Food and Drug Administration's proposed standard from a few years ago remains at less than 20 parts per million (ppm). Final passage of this amount has not occurred; the latest data from the open comment period held months ago is still being evaluated. We also know that we are seeing more and more products labeled "gluten free." Does that mean such products really are gluten free?
That's what the Gluten Free Watchdog program is finding out. Founded and maintained by Tricia Thompson (The Gluten-Free Dietitian), the Gluten Free Watchdog program tests "gluten-free" products weekly.
The most important thing to know is that while most of the products that the Gluten Free Watchdog has tested are gluten free to less than 5 ppm gluten, a handful of products have tested well above 20 ppm gluten. These findings point to the scariest sources of hidden gluten of all—the ones with "gluten free" labels that you believe are safe. Please take a moment to check out the Gluten Free Watchdog Alerts page to see which products have tested positive for gluten at 20 ppm or above. I have not seen this information shared enough with the gluten-free public and folks are still consuming these products and getting ill. (Note: Only subscribers get the product testing reports immediately with the specific testing results.)
Finally, do your best to "stay safe out there." For staying safe and living gluten free easily (gfe), I'm a huge proponent of real food that is naturally gluten free. There is no hidden gluten in the products that are ready to eat "as is" (obviously, cooking will be needed in some cases). Think meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables, and dairy. As they come in their natural forms (without processing or "additives"), these foods are gluten free all day long!
– Shirley Braden


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It's no secret that a well-maintained and modern break room can help keep employees happy and productive. The break room is a haven for employees to blow off steam, eat a snack and chat with co-workers. According to Psychology Today, workplace socializing can increase overall productivity by 10 to 15 percent. Having a place for workers to convene and be comfortable is a great way to foster that engagement.
Break rooms have come a long way from the simple water cooler and old coffee maker. New technology and appliances can make the break room a much more desirable environment to hang out in.
Coffee machines
Coffee makers are a must for any office. However, traditional filtering coffee pots aren't fast and need to be regularly cleaned. Single-serve coffee dispensers like the Keurig are quick and keep the workday flowing without interruption from waiting on the coffee maker. Espresso and cappuccino machines will add even more zip to employees who only need to press a button for caffeine.
Mars' Flavia coffee makers are all-in-one, single-serve drink makers that use packets. The machine is installed in your office with a connection to water, so there's no need to constantly refill it. This is a workplace service, with Mars regularly delivering packets to your office. The digital interface allows you to mix and match a variety of packets to make lattes from coffee, tea and cocoa. There are even packets to make soup.
If you want to be flexible with your office coffee making, Hamilton Beach has a two-way coffee maker that makes full pots of coffee but also accepts single-serving cups.
Rather than vending machines containing the usual junk food, micromarkets offer a wide variety of food and drinks from a self-service, convenience store-style display. Employees just grab their items, scan them on the console, and pay with cash or card. Easy as that.
They don't just run on the honor system. Most of these services come equipped with a visible security camera system to discourage thievery. On systems like 32Market, users can create accounts to deposit money into. To up the convenience, a biometric scanner can record their thumbprints, which they can use for lightning-quick checkout.
The variety and amount of food and drinks in your micromarket may depend on where you're located, but many systems partner with local providers to supply fresh snacks like sandwiches and salads. Many companies try to help with health and weight loss goals for their employees, so Canteen's Avenue C micromarket can be customized to ditch the junk food and provide only healthy choices. For employees with diverse diets, you can be sure to stock your micromarket with foods that are organic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher and other options.
Enhance your break room's atmosphere and give it a modern feel with digital signage. The break room can be a place to be informed, so a bulletin board can come in handy. A digital display that can broadcast several messages, announcements or amusing posts will impress employees and businesses.
Enplug is a display management device that plugs into any HD display to manage your screens and display all kinds of information in a scheduled loop. The device is compatible with several plugins, such as a social media feed, video players, calendars and analytics. You can connect to the display with Wi-Fi and make updates, but it's not required for it to work.
Event updates like the office party or fun PSAs can be cycled through, and live announcements can be added without interruption. As it's an office bulletin board, it could be helpful to allow employees to submit suggestions or personal announcements such as items for sale or shoutouts.
Internet of things
Some exciting developments will further modernize the break room and automate its management. The internet of things (IoT) uses sensors and actuators to collect data and perform certain actions. The idea is to connect objects and machines that aren't normally connected to a network. IoT can come in handy for tracking resources like electricity and water. Actuators can be programmed to shut off lights, control the temperature and perform other functions. [Read related article: Guide to Internet of Things: What Your Business Needs to Know]
The sensors are becoming so advanced, they can detect just about anything using sound and vibrations. Carnegie Mellon University developed a sensor that can detect how many sheets of paper towels have been torn and can be programmed to automatically order more when the supply is low. It can detect if the refrigerator has been left open or the water faucet was left on and alert someone.
Using emerging IoT technology can help make sure your staff isn't being wasteful in the break room and that supplies are being efficiently managed.
New technology can make your break room the destination for employees to feel comfortable and socialize. A comfortable atmosphere with caffeine and snacks conveniently available will likely make for more happy workers.


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If I ironed more often I'd have so much more to wear!"
The pile of un-ironed clothes in my place just gets bigger and bigger, while my wardrobe gets emptier and emptier. Until finally I break down and spend an entire night into the wee hours slaving over the ironing board, swearing I'll never let it get so out of hand again.
Sound familiar?
Happily, a bunch of Fox Friends with wrinkle free blouses and neat creases in their pants offered up these 7 crisp tips to help make the worst chore in the world that much more manageable.
"I recently got rid of my ironing basket. Now I just fold or hang everything up. And iron when we need it." Malinda
"I record trashy shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills/New York/Atlanta etc then iron while I watch it. Before I know it, my ironing basket is empty (and so is my brain!)" Shelley
"I shake out the item fresh from the wash to minimize creases." Lauren
"I try not to buy clothes that need ironing then only iron them just before wearing." Belinda
"I've now learnt to just leave it – husband gets jack of the full basket and does it!! He is referred to as my ironing bitch now." Belinda
"I don't unless I REALLY have to. I am super anal about folding or hanging straight after I pull it off the line & can get away with not ironing 99% of the time… :)" Samantha
"It's a good way to wear in new shoes. You feel quite fab ironing in heels!!!" Kylie
What's your secret to keeping on top of the ironing? And is it your most hated household chore, like me, or do you reckon there are worse things you could do?
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Posted by on March 23, 2011 in Blog
The Gibran Gala is just weeks away and the deadline to reserve your tickets is fast approaching. This year's awardees are Indiana Governor and potential presidential candidate Mitch Daniels, who will be receiving the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service, an award that has been given to Secretaries Ray LaHood and Spencer Abraham, and Judge Rosemary Barkett, among others. Vital Voices, an organization that identifies, trains and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, including the Middle East, will receive the 2011 Award for Institutional Excellence. Additionally, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants will be given a special recognition award to celebrate its 100 years of commitment to advancing fair and humane policy and providing direct professional services for immigrants worldwide.
These awardees exemplify the values that our community holds dear -- respect, responsibility, public service and empowerment -- values that are important to us as Arab Americans but are also values that our friends and relatives throughout the Arab world are currently fighting for. Please join us to celebrate those individuals and organizations that honor the life and work of Kahlil Gibran at this year's gala. For information about purchasing tickets, please visit our 13th Annual Kahlil Gibran "Spirit of Humanity" Awards Gala web page.
This year the Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden here in DC will also be re-dedicated in a formal ceremony the day after the Gibran Awards Gala, on May 5th at 3 p.m. If you've never had a chance to visit the garden, the May 5th event would be a perfect opportunity to see it and hear from the people who were integral to its creation and restoration, including community members and government officials. For more information about the re-dedication ceremony, please contact Samer Araabi at (202) 652-4984.


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1. Our corporate identity
2. Ordering procedure, conclusion of a contract
3. Entitlement to revoke the contract
4. Retaining a record of the text of the contract
5. Customer Service
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1. Our corporate identity
When orders are placed with our Online Shop, a contract is concluded with:
Schönbuch GmbH
Ottelmannshäuser Strasse 1
97631 Bad Königshofen
Tel. +49 (0)9761 - 3962 - 0
Fax +49 (0)9761 - 3962 - 22
General Manager: Michael Ress
Trade Register: Amtsgericht Schweinfurt HRB 4790
Turnover tax ID No.: DE 145170900
2. Ordering procedure, conclusion of a contract
Your order represents a binding offer for us to conclude a contract with you. We can accept this offer by sending you an order confirmation by e-mail within 24 hours of your order having been received. A contract is concluded when this order confirmation is sent to you.
If you wish to send us an order, please proceed as follows:
1. Where the article is listed you will find its description and details of the available versions. Decide on the quantity of the article that you need and the version.
2. Click on "add to bag" in order to transfer the article to the shopping cart.
3. You will then see a confirmation that the article has been moved successfully to the shopping cart.
4. Repeat this procedure for any other articles you wish to order.
5. To complete the purchasing process, go to the shopping cart (the symbol is at the top right of the screen).
6. The shopping cart contains a list of the articles you have selected. If necessary, you can alter the details in the shopping cart. If they are correct, follow the link to the checkout point.
7. If you are a first-time customer, you must register with us. Please complete and send off the registration form.
8. You will receive confirmation by e-mail that your registration was successful. The e-mail contains the details you have submitted so that you can check that they are correct.
9. You can now follow the link to the shopping cart and then to the checkout point.
10. Confirm the delivery address for your order here, and also the address to which the invoice must be sent (or change the entries if they are not correct).
11. The next step is for you to choose one of the four possible methods of payment (cash in advance, instant bank transfer (Sofortüberweisung), paypal or credit card) and enter the details we need on the form that will then appear.
12. A summary of the order then follows; after confirming that you accept our general business conditions and that you have read the withdrawal policy, you can upload your order by clicking the button Place Order.
When we receive your order, we will send you confirmation of receipt that also serves as order confirmation by e-mail to indicate that the contract between us has been concluded.
If you discover any incorrect entries, navigate through the browser in reverse until you reach the entry you wish to alter, or terminate the order process and start it again.
3. Entitlement to revoke the contract
The following right to cancel applies for consumers only:
Revocation rights
You can revoke the contract you have concluded either in writing (e.g. by letter, fax or e-mail) within 14 days without having to state any reason but also, if you receive the article before this deadline has elapsed, by returning the article. The revocation period begins when you receive this statement of your rights in writing, but not before the goods (or the first part-delivery in the case of successive deliveries of identical articles) have reached the recipient, nor before we have complied with our information liabilities in accordance with Article 246 § 2 (German Civil Code) in conjunction with § 1 Par. 1 and 2 EGBGB and with our liabilities in accordance with § 312g Par. 1 Sentence 1 BGB in conjunction with Article 246 § 3 EGBGB. The revocation deadline is considered as having been complied with if the revocation statement is sent or the article returned in good time. Revocation is to be addressed by following Cancellation Form.
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If you wish to cancel the agreement, please complete this form and return it to us.
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If you are engaged in business in the sense understood by § 14 of the German Civil Code (BGB) and conclude the contract as part of your business or self-employed activity, you have no revocation entitlement.
4. Retaining a record of the text of the contract
We memorise your order and the order data that you have entered, and send you a confirmation of receipt by e-mail, followed by an order confirmation containing the complete order data. You can also print out the order and our general business conditions before you send us the order. In addition, you can access the orders you have placed at any time by way of your customer account.
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If you have any questions or complaints, you can reach us by telephone Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on: +49 (0)9761 - 3962 - 0 or by email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
6. OS-Platform
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To George Washington from Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., 13 July 1775
From Jonathan Trumbull, Sr.
Lebanon [Conn.] 13th July 1775
Suffer me to join in Congratulating you, on your appointment to be General and Commander in Chief of the Troops raised or to be raised for the Defence of American Liberty.
Men who have tasted of Freedom, and who have felt their personal Rights, are not easily taught to bear with encroachments on either, or brought to submit to oppression. Virtue ought always to be made the Object of Government: Justice is firm and permanent.
His Majesty's Ministers have artfully induced the Parliament to join in their Measures, to prosecute the dangerous and increasing Difference between Great Britain and these Colonies with Rigour and Military Force: whereby the latter are driven to an absolute necessity to defend their Rights and Properties by raising Forces for their Security.
The Honorable Congress have proclaimed a Fast to be Observed by the Inhabitants of all the English Colonies on this Continent, to stand before the Lord in one Day, with public Humiliation; Fasting and Prayer, to deplore our many sins, to offer up our joint supplications to God, for forgiveness, and for His merciful Interposition for us in this Day of unnatural Darkness and Distress.1
They have with one united voice appointed you to the high station you possess—The supream Director of all Events hath caused a wonderful Union of Hearts and Counsells to subsist amongst Us.
Now therefore be strong and very courageous, may the God of the Armies of Israel, shower down the blessings of His Divine Providence on You, give you Wisdom and Fortitude, cover your Head in the Day of Battle and Danger, add Success—convince our Enemies of their mistaken measures—and that all their attempts to deprive these Colonies of their inestimable constitutional Rights and Liberties are injurious and Vain. I am, with great Esteem & Regard Sir Your most Obedient humble Servant
Jonth. Trumbull
ALS, DLC:GW; LB, Ct: Trumbull Papers.
Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (1710–1785), of Lebanon, Conn., the only colonial governor to side with the Patriots, served as Connecticut's chief executive from 1769 to 1784. The religious tone of this letter stems from his preparation for the ministry as a young man. The death of an elder brother kept him from the pulpit because he felt obliged to replace that brother as his father's business associate. Knowledgeable in the ways of commerce and politics as well as theology, Trumbull successfully managed the flow of food, clothing, and munitions to the Continental army from his colony throughout the war. Despite occasional misunderstandings, GW and Trumbull established a close working relationship with one another, and GW came to hold the governor in great esteem. Three of Governor Trumbull's sons also served with distinction in the Revolution. Joseph Trumbull (1738–1778) became the first commissary general of the Continental army on 31 July 1775. Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. (1740–1809), was Continental paymaster general for the northern department from 1775 to 1778, comptroller of the treasury from 1778 to 1779, and GW's military secretary from 1781 to 1783. John Trumbull (1756–1843), an artist, acted as an aide-de-camp to GW between 27 July and 15 Aug. 1775 and later served as a brigade major and as a deputy adjutant general.
1. On 12 June 1775 the Continental Congress recommended 20 July "as a day of public humiliation, fasting and prayer" (JCC description begins Worthington Chauncey Ford et al., eds. Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789. 34 vols. Washington, D.C., 1904–37. description ends , 2:87; General Orders, 16 July 1775).


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Chicken Ravioli
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Carbs: 40.4g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 24.2g | Calories: 366.7
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Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 29.6g | Calories: 269.3
Onion & Mushroom Pork Roast
Just something I thru together into my crock pot. It's delicious and easy!! I serve it over rice. (not included in the recipe)Submitted by EMILY8023
Carbs: 11.4g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 20.1g | Calories: 174.7
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Isn't Really A Star Wars Story
For a long time I did not want to watch Solo: A Star Wars Story for the simple reason I did not want to get disappointed especially in light of all of the negative reviews. Finally, I did get around to watching it and I still did not want to post a review (well a mini review) because I wasn't sure I loved it or hated it. Don't get me wrong, as a standalone action movie Solo gets everything right, at least for the most part. [Read More]


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Jacob's Ladder at almost 75
Soulful rendition of a lifelong favorite for me, also…
Sometimes I can't get it out of my head. I go to sleep with it. Wake up with it. Walk the dog with it. It's been over a month now.
"We are climbing Jacob's ladder" begs for my attention.
So this morning I surrender. What will come out on the page is a mystery until it's written.
I ask myself, "Why this song?"
This stretch of time has been anxious. Unsettling, restless, down, bored, and struggling with my own inner demons and the bigger demons of human madness around the world.
Jacob's Ladder has been with me my whole life, like an old friend who shows up when I need her. Like her cousins "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," and "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho," there's something about the tune that brings comfort, placing me in the good company of the slaves…
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