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Perfect for use with any Demeyere stockpot, this convenient stainless-steel insert makes it easy to drain cooked pasta without a colander. If you want to cook pasta ahead of time, the perforated insert can also be used to quickly reheat the noodles in a pot of boiling water.
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2007 Ford Edge
The 2007 Ford Edge is an all-new crossover sport utility that answers the call for a roomy vehicle with utility and style. It isn't a truck. Nor is it a minivan. Yet it's more than a car.
The Edge handles better than the truck-based Explorer while offering almost as much cargo space. Benefiting from all-wheel drive and a fully independent suspension, it's easier to control than a truck-based SUV in the snow or on wet, slippery roads. Also, getting in and out of both the front and back seats is easier. In fact, the back seats in the Edge are roomier than those in the Explorer, a benefit of its design.
The Edge is not small. It competes with the Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander and other midsize crossover utility vehicles, all of which are larger than they appear.
We found the Edge delivered on its promise to be a dual-purpose vehicle. It's roomy and comfortable, and it has fully foldable seats for cargo carrying. It drives well, with good performance from a new V6 engine mated to a new six-speed transmission.
The Edge has a modern look we find appealing and its bold chrome grille adds to its presence. We're certain most will view the Edge as an edgy SUV more than a car. That's no doubt intentional, designed to be appealing for drivers moving from a traditional SUV who want a rugged look with room for the family and assorted stuff. Meanwhile, those who are moving across from a sedan will find they have not given up too much in the way of comfort and convenience and driving dynamics.
Model Lineup
All Ford Edge models are powered by a brand-new 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 265 horsepower. It is coupled to a new six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive (AWD) is also available.
The Ford Edge SE ($25,320) includes cloth seats, power windows with driver one-touch down, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3. The SE is available with AWD ($26,970).
The SEL ($27,315) and SEL AWD ($28,965) come with upgraded seat materials, an aluminum surround on the instrument panel, automatic headlights, an auto dimming rearview mirror, fog lamps, dual chrome exhaust tips, and a body colored rear spoiler, mirrors and door handles.
The SEL Plus ($29,070) adds a Premium Package with leather trimmed seats with memory, dual electronic climate control system, exterior puddle lamps, heated seats and exterior mirrors, a particulate air filter, and audio controls on the steering wheel. The Seating Flexibility Package is also included which adds the remote release rear seat back and folding front passenger seat. The SEL Plus is also available with AWD ($30,720).
Options for the SEL include the Vista roof ($1,395), 18-inch wheels ($395), reverse sensing system ($245), navigation system ($2,380), Sirius Satellite Radio ($195), and a cargo management system ($65).
Safety features that come standard on all models include seat-mounted side-impact air bags for the front seats and side curtain airbags with rollover protection for both rows of seating, the mandated front airbags, anti-lock brakes with AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
When we first saw the Ford Edge we were surprised to discover it is much bigger than it appears in photographs. The reason is immediately apparent, it has a very wide track and a longish wheelbase. Indeed, upon checking the specs you'll find the Edge is about eight inches shorter than the Ford Explorer yet its wheelbase is barely two inches shorter. Perhaps more important, the track on the Edge is over four inches greater while the overall width is just one inch greater. What does all this mean?
First off, it makes the car look much more solid: The four wheels are near each corner giving the Edge a look of being planted firmly on the road. More important, this is not just about looks. A long wheelbase and wide track make for a more stable vehicle because the mass of the vehicle is inside the wheels. A go-kart is the ultimate expression of this look. We're not suggesting the Edge looks like a go-kart, but its aggressive stance makes it stand apart from the tippy look of traditional SUVs with relatively narrow track measurements and massive front and rear overhangs.
The Edge features Ford's newly rediscovered bold, American design. The big chrome grille is placed well forward and has wide chrome slats that merge into the relatively small headlights at each side. The high hood is short as the windshield rakes forward more like a sports car or modern minivan.
Despite having a relatively high waist line with shallow side windows, the Edge does not appear as stubby as photographs sometimes suggest. The sporty look is helped by pronounced fender flares and large wheels. The rear tailgate slopes quite significantly and is nicely rounded, avoiding the truck-like rear tailgates found on many SUVs. We found the rear design to be a cross between a Lexus RX and a BMW X3, which cannot be a bad thing.
To top it all off, the optional Vista Roof adds expansive twin glass moonroofs that cover the whole roof providing all passengers with a clear view of the sky. There is only a foot-wide panel between the front and rear panels that is not transparent.
Interior Features
Utility used to mean just the ability to carry stuff. Comfort and style were secondary, even mutually exclusive. No more. The Edge manages to provide plenty of utility and a stylish, comfortable interior. Starting at the back, the tailgate lifts to reveal a wide opening. And even when the rear seats are in place there's a reasonable amount of cargo room.
Pressing a button automatically reclines the rear seats to give a total of nearly 70 cubic feet of storage on a nearly flat floor. Furthermore, the front passenger seatback can be folded forward to provide a mostly level floor space for long objects all the way to the dashboard. The rear seatback splits 60/40 for increased versatility and the back reclines several degrees on all models for improved rear-seat comfort.
The rear seats offer a decent amount of leg room; in fact there's two inches more here than you'll find in the larger Explorer. Headroom is also reasonable in the rear, even with the optional Sky Vista roof. The rear-center passenger even gets more room than normal in a vehicle of this size, thanks to the wide track. Getting in and out is easier due to the rear wheels being placed well back allowing for less intrusion from the wheel well.
Front-seat occupants find a generous amount of room, again largely due to the vehicle's generous width. There is a large center console with a storage box big enough for a laptop computer. There are two decent cupholders alongside the substantial looking transmission shifter. The center stack is angled outwards to make the large knobs for the climate and entertainment controls easy to reach.
The four gauges are well recessed in their individual binnacles in the instrument pod in front of the steering wheel. About the only complaint in the cockpit we had during our test drive was the large number of reflections in the heavily raked windshield caused by the large shiny top surface of the dashboard. Ford ensured us this problem would be largely rectified in production vehicles through the use of less glossy materials.
Driving Impressions
Thanks to having four wheels near each corner the Edge has pretty decent handling given its considerable size and weight. The Edge is based off the same platform as the Ford Fusion and the Mazda6, regarded as one of the best handling midsize sedans. So the Edge starts life with a good base. Naturally, the higher center of gravity prevents the Edge from being as nimble as a sports sedan but unless you need to drive fast through the twisties, you'll find it is perfectly adequate with less body roll than a regular SUV.
It should be noted that the Edge directly shares its platform and engine with the Mazda CX-9 crossover. Ford says it purposely designed the Edge to deliver a slightly softer ride. Those who have driven both vehicles concur with this assessment.
Ford's all-new 3.5-liter V6 engine has variable valve timing and is much smoother and more refined than its previous V6s. The new engine is mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission developed with General Motors. We found the engine produced a good range of power at all speeds and the transmission shifted smoothly. We would rate the performance as middle of the pack: it's neither a barnburner nor a slug.
We found the rack-and-pinion steering provided good feedback with precise control. The Edge we drove had all-wheel drive and the optional 18-inch wheels helped make the car more sure-footed. We did not get a chance to drive a base model but suspect it will still be more than acceptable despite having slightly less grip.
The all-wheel-drive system is simple, with a viscous coupling in the middle of the driveshaft that constantly alters the power to the front or rear depending on the need at any given time.
The Edge is not designed for off-road use yet it has a decent ground clearance of eight inches and Ford even specifies its approach angle (16 inches), departure angle (24.5 inches), and ramp break over angle (17 degrees), specifications usually reserved for off-road vehicles. We think it'll be fine for unpaved roads. We're guessing it'll handle better on snow and ice than a traditional SUV thanks to the independent suspension.
The four-wheel disc brakes worked well, although we did not get the chance to try them with a fully loaded vehicle. Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability control is standard on all models. It operates via the ABS to control wheel slippage when the driver pushes the vehicle beyond the limit in slippery conditions or in emergency avoidance situation on a dry highway.
There's no denying that the Ford Edge is a striking vehicle. Some might criticize it for not having three rows of seats but that fact makes for a much more practical and pleasant five-seater. The Edge is a far more efficient all-round vehicle than traditional SUVs. Opt for all-wheel drive and you've got a great all-year-round car as well.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie test drove the Ford Edge in and around San Francisco.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Ford Edge SE ($25,320); SE AWD ($26,970); SEL ($27,315); SEL AWD ($28,965); SEL Plus ($29,070); SEL Plus AWD ($30,720)
|265-hp 3.5-liter dohc V6
|6-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|AdvanceTrac traction control with Roll Stability Control, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain side airbags
|Safety equipment (optional):
|Basic warranty:
|3 years/36,000 miles
|Assembled in:
|Ontario, Canada
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Ford Edge SEL Plus AWD ($30,720)
|Standard equipment:
|leather-trimmed seats, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power door mirrors, remote keyless entry, heated memory front seats, second row remote fold flat seats, front passenger fold flat seat, exterior puddle lamps
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|Vista roof ($1,395), 18-inch wheels ($395), reverse sensing system ($245), navigation system ($2,380), Sirius Satellite Radio ($195), cargo management system ($65)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|four-wheel drive
|3.5-liter dohc 16-valve V6
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|265 @ 6250
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|250 @ 6250
|6-speed automatic
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|17/24 mpg
|111.2 in.
|185.7/75.8/67.2 in.
|Track, f/r:
|65.1/64.9 in.
|Turning circle:
|38.6 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|37.8/54.8/40.7 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|38.7/56.3/39.6 in.
|Cargo volume:
|69.6 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|3500 Lbs.
|Suspension, f:
|independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
|Suspension, r:
|independent, with trailing arm, stabilizer bar
|Ground clearance:
|8.0 in.
|Curb weigth:
|4282 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|disc/disc with ABS
|Fuel capacity:
|20.0 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of November 30, 2006.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-392-3673 - www.fordvehicles.com
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Ever since historical time travel series Outlander was first screened in 2014 it has captured the imagination and hearts of fans across Scotland and the rest of the globe.
But just in case you haven't heard of it, let me explain ...
Outlander is a British-American television drama series which is based on a set of novels by Diana Gabaldon.
It stars Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, a married World War II nurse who, in 1945, finds herself transported back to the Scotland of 1743, where she encounters the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and becomes caught up in the Jacobite risings.
She then becomes torn between her life in 1945 with her husband Frank and her life in Scotland in 1743 with Jamie.
The first series is currently being shown on terrestrial TV on More4 and is guaranteed to see the fantasy drama picking up more fans across the country.
However, it has already become so popular that a number of tour companies in Scotland have noted the growing interest in the series and have launched their own Outlander tours.
This sees them taking tourists to the various locations across Scotland where Outlander has been filmed.
It turns out the so-called 'Outlander Effect' has given Scottish tourism a huge boost.
Gordon Pearson of WOW Scotland Tours said his company started offering trips in 2013.
He said: "Quite a number of our customers would tell us about this amazing series of books they had read that had inspired their trip to Scotland.
"It wasn't however until someone told me that my clan, Clan Fraser, was their favourite clan, that I realised there was an opportunity to be had.
"Our tour set out to provide a insight into the real world of the Clan Fraser and Mackenzie and to discover what life was like in 18th century Scotland.
"Given the lack of filming locations up in the Highlands, we instead offer a combination of sites mentioned in the book such as Beauly Priory, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness, along with 'off the beaten track' locations such as a Clan Fraser graveyard.
"We get people from all over the world on our Outlander tours, which run all year – our first ever customers were from Japan."
Kasia Hetman, from Highland Explorer Tours, said this is their first season of Outlander tours.
She said: "It all started with customers who were asking our guides about the locations used in the filming of Outlander.
"We noticed the growing interest in the series-related sites.
"We listened to our customers' enquiries and decided to launch our Outlander Tours.
"We have developed two different Outlander tours which run in the summer; an Outlander Explorer Day Tour and a three-day 'Outlander and the Jacobite Legends Explorer Tour'.
"On our daytour, we visit Doune Castle starring as Castle Leoch, the charming village of Culross used as Cranesmuir; Falkland, the setting for 1940s Inverness, and Aberdour Castle used as the Abbey of Ste. Anne de Beaupré.
"Every guide visits additional places they are passionate about, so we also tend to stop at Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) or Dysart Harbour (port of Le Havre). Our three day tour explores some of the most iconic landmarks of the Highlands, like Glencoe and Loch Ness, as well as the Highland Folk Museum starring as the MacKenzie village.
"The guides not only follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire, visiting the most important filming sites, but also give an insight into the history of each location."
She said their customers mainly come from the USA and Canada, but said there have also been passengers from France, Thailand and Australia.
She believes the hit show has given Scottish tourism a boost: "Since the launch of the first season in 2014, Doune Castle, one of the most interesting Outlander sites, has noted a 40 per cent increase in the number of visitors.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Recipe: Kale Lasagna (vegan)
Kale in my lasagna? You bet! I've put spinach in my lasagna for years (even decades), and I'll bet you have, too. So the next logical step for me was to substitute kale where my recipe says spinach. I made this lasagna recipe last December, and it gave me a chance to finally use up the remaining frozen fresh kale being held in my garage that I picked from our garden just before our first big snowfall.
This lasagna recipe is vegan and was inspired by a recipe in the cookbook Eating for Lower Cholesterol by Catherine Jones and Elaine Trujillo. I made it before Christmas, put it in the freezer, and then pulled it out to bake during the holidays. Easy!
Kale Lasagna
• 8-ounce package whole wheat lasagna noodles (uncooked)
• 16 ounces extra firm tofu
• 7-ounce package soy shredded mozzarella cheese
• 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce (look for one made with no added sweetener, one that uses olive oil, and is relatively low in sodium)
• 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (can use fresh if available – to taste, 1/3-1/2 cup thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms (I used baby portabella for their hearty flavor)
• 1 medium zucchini, washed, cut lengthwise in quarters and slice thinly (or shred with a grater)
• 1 large carrot, wash, and chop to small pieces in food processor or shred with grater
• 4-6 cups of chopped fresh kale (I remove the large stems and then chop the kale in a food processor)
• 14.5 ounce can of cooked small red beans (rinse and drain well)
Step 1
Mix together in a bowl and set aside:
16 ounces extra firm tofu, drain well, mash with fork
2/3 of the 7-ounce package soy shredded mozzarella cheese (save about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese for the final top layer)
Step 2
Mix together in another bowl and set aside:
One 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce
One 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Step 3
Add oil to a non-stick pan, heat, and then add all chopped veggies to pan and cook 3-5 minutes until slightly cooked.
Add 1-2 tbsp. of water if necessary to keep veggies from sticking on the pan.
Then add red beans to veggies and mix together.
Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees (350 if using a glass baking dish).
Using a 9x13 inch-baking pan, start with 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Place 3-4 uncooked noodles on bottom of dish. Spread half of veggies including juices, half of tofu and cheese mixture, and 1 cup of sauce over the noodles. Then repeat these layers ending with noodles, remaining sauce, and the soy-mozzarella cheese set-aside in the beginning.
Step 5
Add 1 cup of water to the dish (next time I'm going to try adding only 1/2 cup of water).
Cover with foil. Place on a cookie sheet and cook for approximately one hour. (Make sure noodles are soft by cutting through with a knife.) Take off foil to cook for another 5-10 minutes. Let sit for ~10 minutes before eating.
This recipe can be quickly put together using a food processor to chop or grate the vegetables. It is easy to assemble and can be held for a day or two in the refrigerator before cooking, freeze to cook later, or even cook ahead of time and then reheat when needed. It serves 8-12 depending on how large you cut the pieces and is a great dish to have ready to eat when you are feeding a crowd during the holidays or other times of the year you have a house full of people. It is also a great-tasting dish to take to a family that needs help with their meals for any reason.
Next time, even try making the recipe with any other type of healthy and delicious greens such as collards.
Where kale is more than decoration on my plate!
Diana Dyer, MS, RD
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This was fantastic! Thanks for the great recipe. I will definitely check out your other ones. I am trying to learn to cook seasonal vegetables (and greens are something with which I have little experience). I have to admit, I used real cheese. I just can't do soy cheese.
- December 21, 2010 at 11:21 PM
- Diana Dyer said...
I agree with you about vegan cheese - it is more for looks than flavor or texture. It is a great recipe though. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you will visit again in 2011!
- December 22, 2010 at 11:09 AM
A nice substitute for vegan cheese (that keeps the vegan thing going): Soak a handful or two of pinenuts in warm water. Puree with a squeeze of lemon from a lemon wedge. This mixture is great spread over vegan lasagna, and browns a bit if put under the broiler. My family requests it over parmesean!
- February 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Diana Dyer said...
I love the last comment about a substitute for vegan cheese, which I almost never purchase anymore as I am continuing to focus more and more on buying food that is the least processed possible plus locally grown. Pine nuts are not local to Michigan by any stretch of the imagination but at least they are a whole food. So this sounds like a very acceptable substitution for vegan cheese. Thanks for the tip!
- February 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM
- Diana Dyer said...
I just checked with my daughter in law about her version of vegan cheese and found out she blends cashews with roasted red pepper and garlic. She swears that mixing it with macaroni makes it look just like the what comes from a box and is sooooo much better tasting! I might leave out the roasted red pepper if it was a topping for lasagna to give more of a traditional cheese appearance, but I can't wait to try these versions. So much good food to cook and eat!
- February 16, 2011 at 9:02 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for the recipe. I have been thinking about lasagna all day at work, so I made your recipe. I added some vegan Italian "sausage". It comes out of the oven in a few minutes. I can't wait!
- April 7, 2011 at 9:59 PM
- Olga said...
Wow this is great! I have a collection of kale recipes, but they are all quick'n'simple. Check them out when you have time.
This lasagna looks fantastic, and (based on the ingrediests) should taste just as good as it looks.
Really happy I found your blog, Diana. You have an amazing story.
- April 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM
- Taylor said...
I made this last night and it was absolutely terrific! I had never made lasagna before, and was pleasantly surprised with the result :) I did replace the zucchini with broccoli and used diaya vegan cheese. Thank you so much for this hearty, healthy recipe!
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Ford hit 11 of 17 from the field, aiding the Huskies (10-7, 5-0) as they continued their best CAA start since beginning 6-0 in 2008-09. Northeastern has now won six of its past seven.
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This past week marks the first anniversary of an unprecedented assault on civil society in Egypt. In December 2011, the Egyptian authorities raided the offices of 11 human rights and democracy organizations, including those of Freedom House in Cairo. The raids came after an aggressive, months-long smear campaign in the Egyptian media against foreign-funded nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). These attacks particularly targeted local and international human rights defenders, defaming their activities, casting doubt on their intentions, and accusing them of threatening national security.
The smears developed into a formal investigation during the last two months of 2011, as NGO workers were summoned for interrogation by prosecuting judges appointed by the Ministry of Justice. The office raids were backed by armed security forces, and staff were held incommunicado for several hours while their computers, documents, and cash on hand were located and confiscated. They were also forced to submit the passwords for their computers and e-mail accounts. A month later, the public prosecutor announced that 43 NGO workers, including 17 Americans, were being indicted on charges of operating an organization and receiving funds from a foreign government without a license.
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Before those charges were filed, the details of the investigation were obscure. No one could tell how many individuals and organizations were under suspicion, as they were instructed by the judges not to utter a word about the investigation or face imprisonment. Although the case was ostensibly focused on the NGOs' lack of legal registration and licensing, the nature of the staff interrogations was highly political. The crackdown was led by then minister of international cooperation Fayza Abul Naga, a holdover from the Mubarak regime. Her media statements as well as later testimony in court alluded to the organizations' supposed threat to national security without providing a single piece of evidence. This lack of transparency continued to characterize the whole process until Abul Naga left office to make way for a new cabinet formed by recently elected president Mohammed Morsi in July 2012.
The reality is that these organizations had been operating in full transparency, and most had officially applied for registration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), but their applications remained pending for years. In the case of Freedom House, our registration package was formally accepted by the MFA three days before the raid. Under the Mubarak regime, Law 84, which governs the registration and operations of the NGO community, was most often used to restrict civil society activities and limit their effectiveness. Typically, foreign NGOs were never granted full registration in order to leave them in legal limbo and vulnerable to government crackdowns. While such actions were to be expected under the Mubarak government, they were a disappointment (and a serious warning sign) coming from a temporary government that was supposedly guiding the country toward a democratic future. The situation has not changed under the Islamist-dominated government of President Morsi. In fact, the same rhetoric of blaming any unrest in the country on foreign meddling, which was used by Mubarak and later by the transitional military regime, has been employed anew by President Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood supporters—again without a single shred of evidence to support their allegations.
A year later, the legal proceedings against the NGOs have not been resolved. Since February 2012 the case has been adjourned every month, with the next hearing scheduled for January 10, 2013. The defendants who remained in Egypt have been attending the abortive hearings, at which they have to stand, sometimes for hours, in a cage within the courtroom. The lives and careers of all 43 defendants, including those now outside the country, are under threat, with a prison sentence of up to five years looming if they are convicted. The confiscated documents, computers, funds, and other equipment have never been returned.
But the gravity of this ordeal is not limited to the staff or organizations immediately affected by it. The legal case has had a severe chilling effect on Egypt's civil society at a time when its functions—holding Egypt's new rulers accountable and advocating for full human rights and democratic freedoms—are more important than ever. Foreign organizations have an important role to play in strengthening the capacities of local NGOs, transferring knowledge on democratic transitions, monitoring elections, enhancing civic participation, and linking Egyptian civil society groups to international networks of solidarity and support.
The legal case started under the transitional government of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), which clung tenaciously to its own prerogatives while permitting institutional and judicial disarray to fester. When power was transferred to Morsi in June 2012, the lack of improvement was not limited to treatment of foreign-funded NGOs. Indeed, the Egyptian government under Morsi's leadership is foundering, lurching through a series of unilateral decisions, decrees, and constitutional declarations, some of which were issued one day and rescinded the next. Egypt's new constitution was passed last month in a rushed process amid turbulent clashes between secularists and Islamists. There was no proper local or international monitoring of the referendum on the charter. This has all happened in the absence of a strong and empowered civil society.
The success or failure of Egypt's transition will have a significant effect on the rest of the Arab world, and the country's current economic, social, and political challenges are all but overwhelming. No single political force will be able to handle these problems on its own. In the near term, elections for a new parliament will take place in two months, and a great deal of work needs to be done to guarantee a sound, free, and fair political contest. Civil society has a crucial role to play at this time and beyond. But as long as the legal and political environment remains hostile to NGOs and whatever international support they can muster, Egypt will be deprived of the benefits of this essential pillar of democracy.
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Consumer Reports' health experts: Too many cancer screenings overused
Early detection of cancer saves lives—right? Not necessarily. This widely held belief drives many to get unnecessary screenings, according to Consumer Reports. Its just-released analysis of the latest research and extensive expert interviews reveals many cancer screening tests have been oversold to the general population.
For example, mobile clinics offer free prostate-cancer tests that measure PSA levels in the blood. But, Consumer Reports says direct-to-consumer marketing of cancer screenings is contributing to their overuse. And the risks of many cancer screenings, including PSAs for men, outweigh the benefits for most people. Elevated PSA levels don't necessarily mean cancer is present. But such levels can scare men into undergoing riskier tests, such as a biopsy.
That's exactly what happened to Jeffrey Starke, M.D., a tuberculosis specialist. When his PSA levels edged up on two different occasions, his doctor urged him to have biopsies. He says an infection after the second one almost killed him. No cancer was found in either biopsy.
Even when prostate cancer is found it may not become dangerous. And treatment itself can cause serious side effects. Consumer Reports does not recommend PSA tests for most men. And unless you are at high risk, there are other cancer screenings Consumer Reports does not recommend, including ones for pancreatic, lung, ovarian, and skin cancer, among others.
However, there are three tests Consumer Reports analyzed that are well worth getting, depending on your age.
Colon-cancer screening is very likely to be beneficial for people ages 50 to 75.
Mammograms for women ages 50 to 74 are recommended every other year.
Pap smears for women ages 21 to 65 are recommended, too, but only every three years.
Those are guidelines for the general population. If you have a family history or medical factors that put you at higher risk, work with your doctor to determine the cancer screenings you need.
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Applicants to the Adult Learning and Leadership or AEGIS Programs must complete both Teachers College general application requirements and special program requirements as indicated on the chart below. Further explanation of the special program requirements is provided below the chart. Please review the Guide to Admission provided by the Teachers College Office of Admissions for information regarding the Teachers College general application requirements.
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For centuries Western philosophical thought has considered the uniqueness of human beings, and how they differ from other species that inhabit the earth and the special responsibility this uniqueness entails.
Thomas Aquinas, building on the work of Aristotle, tells us "that the ultimate intrinsic end of man is the perfection of his highest and specific faculty, namely his intellect." John Donne, when confronted with his own imminent death, tells us that "no man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main…any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee."
In your view what assumptions underlie each of these statements? In what ways are these statements contradictory or complementary? What do these statements tell us about individual and societal responsibility for leadership and learning? What dilemmas, if any, do they suggest for the role of education in society? How should adult educators address these implications? What assumptions are you making about your role as an adult educator in your remarks?


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When America was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, a Harvard Law grad from Arkansas signed up as an Army Ranger to help defend America. Now, after serving his country on the front lines, he is coming to Washington.
Tom Cotton, a veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, won his seat in Congress in overwhelming fashion last November. The new representative of Arkansas' Fourth District brings a unique set of skills to Congress, considering his experience growing up on a farm in Arkansas, studying in Ivy League classrooms and fighting in the military.
He picks his fights like the careful way he picked his new congressional office — with deliberation, tenacity and a plan. Not even sworn in yet, this soon-to-be freshman penned a Wall Street Journal op-ed objecting, from a soldier's perspective, to President Obama potentially nominating former Republican Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel as the next secretary of defense.
The Daily Caller's Ginni Thomas recently spoke with Cotton about his path to politics, what he believes is wrong with Washington, what role he wants to play in Congress, his view of the Benghazi terrorist attack and why he thinks America worth preserving.
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While the San Francisco 49ers are preparing to play in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, the team's home ball park hosted a girls-only mud run event.
The race is called "Dirty Girl," and it is a 5k mud run for women of all ages and athletic abilities. Organizers say it's not a "race" in the traditional sense. Instead it is described as an untimed obstacle course designed to push participants out of their comfort zone.
"Run, walk, climb, crawl—you will experience it all," the race website says. Race Website Link
Thousands of women took part in the Saturday morning race.
The race was in San Francisco this weekend. It will be held in San Diego next weekend.
And it is going to be New Orleans, the home of the Super Bowl Feb. 23.
Dirty Girl events attract thousands of women in each city they stop in, and they expect to reach half a million participants by the end of 2013.
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The Accounting Historians Journal Vol. 10, No. 1 Spring 1983 Shizuki Saito UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO ASSET REVALUATION AND COST BASIS: CAPITAL REVALUATION IN CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS Abstract: The paper is a historical study of the asset revaluation movement and the subsequent establishment of the cost basis in the United States. A survey of the corporate report leads to a generalization that the asset revaluations were fun-damentally the adjustments of equity capital triggered by corporate financial poli-cies. The concept of quasi-reorganization then was developed to ensure that the capital revaluation was undertaken for the right reasons. This newly developed concept made the revaluation of equity and assets less useful from the standpoint of corporate financial management. Asset revaluation was thus replaced by the cost principle. Introduction The historical development of accounting principles needs to be studied on the basis of the interrelationship among the following three basic factors: 1. Accounting practices of individual corporations 2. Accounting regulations that constrain those practices 3. Environmental conditions, i.e., general economic and social circumstances and business conditions. The traditional approach of accounting historians seems to have been like Figure 1. That is, corporate accounting practices obey, or are forced to obey, accounting regulations (arrow a), which may change in response to changing environmental conditions (arrow b). Accounting practices, however, do not always obey the regulations. In fact, they frequently disobey regulations, and such repeated in-fractions may lead to changes in the regulations. In addition, busi-ness and other environmental conditions often have direct and vital effects on corporate accounting practices. The author is indebted to Professors Alfred D. Chandler, Jr. and William W. Cooper for their valuable suggestions. He has also benefited greatly from com-ments and suggestions by Professors Robert N. Anthony, Paul Frishkoff, Yuji Ijiri, Thomas K. McCraw, Gary J. Previts, Arthur L. Thomas and Stephen A. Zeff. Finan-cial support by the American Council of Learned Societies is gratefully acknowl-edged.


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The number of children who are living with a grandparent or other relative has increased dramatically in the past two decades. More than 5 percent of all children in the United States live in such arrangements. Rising divorce rates, teenage pregnancy, child abuse or abandonment, and parental substance abuse, health problems, death, or incarceration are some of the factors linked to this trend.
The Federal Government recognizes the vital role many of their employees play in the lives of their grandchildren or other relatives when they assume the role of parent to these children. There are many ways to provide support to employees at minimal cost, such as providing information and resources; offering counseling; establishing a workplace support group; and sponsoring special events. The benefits to organizations of offering such programs are improved morale, work performance, and retention; and decreased tardiness and absenteeism. The benefits to the employees' families, as a result of the information and support they receive through work/life programs, can also be significant.
This compilation of resource materials includes background information to help understand this phenomenon, and information about organizations that support grandparents and other relatives raising children; publications; videotapes; support groups; talking points for preparing proposals and speeches; related websites; and work/life programs in the Federal Government.
Definition: "Kinship care is the full time care, nurturing and protection of children by relatives, members of their tribes or clans, godparents, stepparents, or any adult who has a kinship bond with a child. This definition is designed to be inclusive and respectful of cultural values and ties of affection. It allows a child to grow to adulthood in a family environment."See Child Welfare League of America's website on Kinship Care in Child Welfare.
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AARP Grandparent Information Center (support group referrals, publications, and information)601 E Street, NWWashington, DC 20049202-434-2296
The Brookdale Foundation126 East 56th Street, 10th FloorNew York, NY 10022212-308-7355
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)440 First Street, NWWashington, DC 20001202-638-2952
Generations United440 First Street, NW, Suite 310Washington, DC 20001202-662-4283
National Aging Information CenterAdministration on Aging330 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 4656Washington, DC 20201202-619-0724
United States Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and FamiliesOffice of Child Support Enforcement370 L'Enfant PromenadeWashington, DC 20447
A support group for grandparents or other relatives raising children can be an effective way of disseminating information, sharing resources, and providing support. They may be faced with legal, financial, child care, and emotional issues that seem overwhelming when faced alone. A support group provides a means of addressing many of these issues in a small group setting where personal information will be kept confidential. The OPM publication, Establishing A Work-Site Parenting Support Group, will give you all the information you need to set up a support group in your agency.
Information about existing support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren is available from the AARP Grandparent Information Center at 202-434-2296, or local human service agencies.
Boksay, I. (1998, January 15). Grandparents face unusual problems in raising grandchildren. News-Star Online. Retrieved March 30, 2000.
Harden, A. W., Clark, R. L., & Maguire, K. (1997). Formal and Informal Kinship Care. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved March 30, 2000.
Kleiner, H. S. & Hertzog, J. (1998). Grandparents Acting As Parents. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. Retrieved March 30, 2000.
United States Department of Commerce. (1998). Co-resident Grandparents and Their Grandchildren: Grandparent Maintained Families, (P23-198). Washington, DC: Bryson, K. & Casper, L. M. Retrieved March 30, 2000.
Woodworth, R. S. (1997). It's Not the Same the Second Time Around: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Washington, DC: ZERO TO THREE: National Center For Infants, Toddlers and Families. Retrieved March 30, 2000.
Woodworth, R. S., Dabelko, H., & Hollidge, M. (1998). Respite Services to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, (ARCH Factsheet 45), National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services. Retrieved March 30, 2000.
Many other books on the general topic of grandparenting are also available.
The Beatitudes Center for Developing Older Adults Resources. Grandparents' Guide - Helping to Raise Your Children's Children. General guide, available at no cost from The Beatitudes Center for Developing Older Adults Resources, 555 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AR, 85021-8799, 602-274-5022 or Blue Cross/Blue Shield at 602-864-4276.
Callander, J. (1999). Second Time Around: Help for Grandparents Who Raise Their Children's Kids. BookPartners, Inc. Tool kit of information and support for grandparents. ISBN: 1581510217
Carson, L. (1996). The Essential Grandparent: A Guide for Making a Difference. Health Communications, Inc. General grandparenting book for grandparents. ISBN: 1558743979
Cox, C. B. (1999). To Grandmother's House We Go and Stay: Perspectives on Custodial Grandparents. Springer Publishing Co. Comprehensive treatment of issues of custodial parents by experts for professionals. ISBN: 0826112862
Crumbley, J. & Little, R. L., (Eds.). (1997). Relatives Raising Children: An Overview of Kinship Care. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America, Inc. Comprehensive guide for professionals. ISBN: 0878686843
De Toledo, S. & Brown, D. E. (1995). Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family. Guilford Press. A comprehensive reference book for grandparents and professionals. ISBN: 1572300305
Doucette-Dudman, D. & Lacure, J. R. (1997). Raising Our Children's Children. Fairview Press. Discussion of social, legal and emotional issues of grandparents with stories of real families. ISBN: 1577490266
Fay, J. & Cline, F. W. (1996). Grandparenting With Love and Logic: Practical Solutions to Today's Grandparenting Challenges. Cline/Fay Institute, Inc. Includes a chapter on raising grandchildren. ISBN: 0944634060
Gabel, K. & Johnston, D. (1997). A Program for Grandparent Caregivers. In Children of Incarcerated Parents (Chapter 16). The Free Press. Material of interest to professionals. ISBN: 0029110424
Hanks, R. (1997). Connecting the Generations: Grandparenting for the New Millennium. Warren Featherbone Company. Interactive format in a general grandparenting book for the baby boomer generation. ISBN: 0965510719
Houtman, S. & Rowland , B. (Ed.). (1999). To Grandma's House We--Stay: When You Have to Stop Spoiling Your Grandchildren and Start Raising Them. Studio 4 Productions. Guide for parenting a second generation of children with practical solutions to real-life problems. ISBN: 1882349059
Humphrey, J. H. (1998). Helping Children Manage Stress: A Guide for Adults. Child Welfare League of America. ISBN: 0878686681 Available for $12.95 from CWLA c/o PMDS, 9050 Junction Drive, PO Box 2019, Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701-2019, or by telephone at 800-407-6273 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Kornhaber, A. & Forsyth, S. (1994). Grandparent Power: How to Strengthen the Vital Connection Among Grandparents, Parents, and Children. Crown Publishing Group. All aspects of grandparenting with a section on grandparents raising grandchildren covered with resources in appendix and extensive bibliography. ISBN: 0517598051
Kornhaber, A. (1996). Contemporary Grandparenting. Sage Publications. A comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge about grandparents and their role in families and society with a chapter on raising grandchildren. ISBN: 0803958064
Minkler, M. & Roe, K. M. (1993). Grandmothers As Caregivers: Raising the Children of the Crack Cocaine Epidemic (Family Caregiver Applications Series, Vol. 2). Sage Publications, Inc. A resource for professionals. ISBN: 0803948476
Poe, L. M. (1992). Black Grandparents as Parents. Po, Lenora Madison. A discussion of the many issues facing grandparents responsible for raising their grandchildren because of parental addiction. Appropriate for grandparents and professionals. ISBN#0963399209
Pudney, W. & Whitehouse, E. (1996). A Volcano in My Tummy - Helping Children to Handle Anger. New Society Publishers, Limited. Stories, games, and exercises to help 6 to 15 year olds handle their anger. ISBN: 0865713499
Takas, M. (1998). Relatives Raising Children. New York, NY: Brookdale Foundation Group. This book is included in the resource kit listed below. It is a wonderful guide for relatives raising children. You can order it from the Brookdale Foundation Group, 126 East 56th Street, New York, NY, 10022, or by telephone at 212-308-7355 for $4.00 to cover the cost of shipping.
Westheimer, R. K. & Kaplan, S. (1998). Grandparenthood. Routledge. A comprehensive resource, advice, and information guide for all grandparents with a chapter on grandparents as parents. ISBN: 0415919487
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. A Grandparents' Guide for Family Nurturing & Safety. Washington, DC: Dr. T. B. Brazelton & A. Brown. For a free copy, contact the Consumer Information Center at 719-948-4000, and ask for Item 606.
United States Office of Personnel Management and Link to Benefits Administration Letter. (December 18, 1998). Benefits Administration Letter Number 98-209, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance: Public Law 105-3111 - Foster Children and Miscellaneous Updates. Washington, DC.
United States Office of Personnel Management and link to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Handbook . Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: A Handbook for Enrollees and Employing Offices. Retrieved March 30, 2000.
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Crop yields stall in China, India
[NEW DELHI] China and India, the world's two most populous countries, are beset by stagnation in the production of staples like rice, wheat, soybean and maize (corn), says a new study on crop yield growth.
Based on statistics from around the world during the 1951– 2008 period, the study 'Recent patterns of crop yield growth and stagnation', says that for some crops in China and India the spatial extent of yield stagnation is more than half the cropped area.
The study, published in the 18 December issue of Nature Communications, by a team of scientists at the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment (IonE) and McGill University, Canada, calls for better investments in agriculture to meet a projected doubling of food demand by 2050.
The team developed geographically detailed maps of annual harvested areas and yields of the four staples from 1961 to 2008. Virtually all regions showed crop increases during that period, but in 24–39 per cent of the harvested areas yields had plateaued or declined in recent years.
- Crop yields of staples stagnate across swathes of India and China
- Rice yields in the croplands of China, India and Indonesia are declining
- Costs of farming inputs are outstripping returns
Looking at 2.5 million census observations on crop yields from different countries, the study expresses concern at the findings on rice, wheat and maize which provide 57 per cent of the world's calories.
For the world's top three rice producers, China, India and Indonesia, there are no yield gains in 79 per cent, 37 per cent and 81 per cent of their rice croplands, respectively.
Similarly, top wheat producers, China, India and the United States, show no yield increases in 56 per cent, 70 per cent and 36 per cent of their wheat croplands respectively.
IonE research fellow Deepak K. Ray, who led the research, told SciDev.Net that the reduced output in India could be attributed to seed issues, pests and lack of water, besides poor returns.
"For rice and wheat the major issues appear to be lack of good seeds, lack of irrigation, build up of pests and weeds and returns that do not match the rising costs of agricultural inputs," Ray said.
Suman Sahai, convenor of the New Delhi-based Gene Campaign lobby, echoes Ray's view. "Yields are falling as farmers don't wish to invest in inputs as the returns are too low," she says. "Besides, climate change has also played a role in falling yields."
Ray says that the study's value lies in "actionable intelligence'' for identifying problems at the district level.
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Yet every once in a while a skillful enough con artist like Nicholas Cosmo comes along who convinces people to forget the investment world axiom and just go for it anyway.
With last week's arrest of the alleged Long Island investment scammer it became painfully clear to thousands of private, small-time investors - including possibly hundreds in western Queens and in Maspeth, where Cosmo's Agape World Inc. had a Grand Avenue office - that they had just been taken for a very expensive ride.
Following an extensive F.B.I. investigation, Cosmo was finally arrested on January 26 on mail fraud charges connected to a classic Ponzi scheme that swindled more than 1,500 people out of approximately $370 million.
Robert Nardoza with the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York told this paper that Cosmo is currently being held in federal custody at an undisclosed location, but declined to comment further as the case is still under investigation.
At his first bail hearing on January 29 in U.S. District Court in Central Islip, Federal Magistrate E. Thomas Boyle ruled that Cosmo would be held behind bars until his defense team increases its first offer of a $750,000 bail package.
Records show that only $10 million of the $370 million deposited by investors with Agape World Inc., and Agape Merchant Advance (AMA) between January 1, 2006, and November 30, 2008, was reinvested by Cosmo with commercial lenders.
The rest was squandered by Cosmo on bad commodities bets that cost him $80 million, restitution payments for previous fraud, and luxury expenses like limo rides and upscale hotels.
Though his case has been overshadowed by Bernie Madoff's $50 billion Ponzi scheme, perhaps the largest investor fraud in history, Cosmo's crime has hit home in Maspeth, where many residents fell victim to the scam.
"I feel absolutely cheated," said one Maspeth man who lost money to Cosmo, and agreed to speak on the condition that his name not be used. "I feel betrayed and ashamed for allowing myself to get in too deep."
The man, who described himself as a blue-collar worker, said he invested roughly $30,000 with Agape World Inc., and AMA between July and December of 2008.
"My plan was to do this for a year, recoup my initial investment and get out, that was it," he said. "I don't want to be a millionaire, I just wanted to take care of my family."
Stories like this one are common in Maspeth, where by several counts tens of people, if not more, lost money to Cosmo, though few victims of the scheme were willing to speak publicly about their involvement.
Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley's office has already received half a dozens calls from victims of the fraud, according to the councilwoman's chief of staff, Lydon Sleeper.
"I know many local residents who invested are feeling the economic ramifications," Crowley said in a statement. "I am working with Postal inspectors and the district attorney to make sure any victim of the scheme knows where to go to contact the proper authorities to help expedite the investigation and work toward restitution."
Michael Terry, a certified financial planner with an office in Maspeth, said so far nobody has contacted him to ask for help recovering their investment losses.
It wouldn't matter, Terry said, because at this point most people stand little chance of getting their money back in full, if at all.
"That money's gone," Terry said.
Terry said Ponzi schemes - top-down pyramid systems wherein the first investors are paid dividends with the money put in by later investors - are common, though more prevalent during times of plenty.
"They go on all the time," said Terry. "Ponzi schemes tend to work best when the economy is going up and they get caught when the economy starts to plunge."
During periods of strong economic growth, people invest increasing amounts of money, said Terry, only to pull back once the stock market starts dropping.
After the back-to-back Madoff and Cosmo scandals, Terry said investors should remain weary of get-rich-quick investment opportunities for some time. But when the stock market and economy rebounds, said Terry, some investors will fall right back in the same trap.
"As the market goes up people will be back," Terry said.
Cosmo could watch the ups and downs of the economy for years to come from a prison cell. He faces up to 20 years in prison on the mail fraud charge. His next bail hearing has not been set, but Nardoza said it will likely happen in the next week.
Crowley pledged to continue working to resolve the scandal.
"I encourage anybody who was victimized by Cosmo to contact my office," she said.


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Grand Points and Regional/National Points are automatically awarded based on wins achieved at cat shows. Grand Points are accumulated throughout a cat's show career until s/he achieves the points required to be awarded the title of Grand Champion or Grand Premier for the altered class.
A cat eligible for and shown in the Champion or Premier Class will compete for Grand Championship or Grand Premiership points in any type of ring, such as Allbreed, Longhair/Shorthair or Breed specialty. A cat must have at least one win of Best Champion/Premier or Second Best Champion/Premier or or Third Best Champion or a final award of Best through Tenth Best Cat in either a CFA Allbreed or Specialty final in order to qualify for the title of Grand Champion/Grand Premier. Points must be won under at least three (3) different judges. Wins made in Championship competition may not be transferred to Premiership records.
Awarding of Points in a Final
Breed and Division Points
Number of Points Required
Two hundred (200) points are required for Grand Championship; seventy-five (75) points for Grand Premiership, in Mainland U.S., Canada (with the exception of the Maritime Provinces), Japan, Europe and the International Division. For cats residing and competing In Hawaii, Israel, Russia (East of the Ural mountains), Asia (except Hong Kong and Japan), Mexico, Central America, South America and the Maritime Provinces of Canada, seventy-five (75) points are required for Grand Championship; twenty-five (25) points are required for Grand Premiership. In Hong Kong and Ukraine one-hundred twenty five (125) points are required for Grand Championship. In Hong Kong fifty (50) points are required for Grand Premiership; in Ukraine and Russia twenty-five (25) points are required for Grand Premiership.
Grand points are now available through the CFA web site - see Herman Online
How to determine Regional/National Points
Points are awarded based on the wins achieved in each ring and the official show count of cats/kittens in competition. Regional/National Points are only accumulated during a single show season (first weekend in May to last weekend in April), except for split season kittens who are shown at the end of one season and the beginning of another season, do not carry over into the next season.
Eligible Wins
Best cat/kitten - one point for each cat/kitten defeated.
2nd Best cat/kitten - 95% of the points awarded to best cat/kitten, 3rd best cat/kitten 90%, 4th best 85%, 5th best 80%, etc
Best of breed/division - one point for each cat defeated within the breed/division.
2nd best of breed/division - 95% of the points awarded to best of breed/division.
Points achieved in individual rings are added to determine an entry's total points for the show.
Regional/National Points Scoring
At the completion of the show season, a cat/kitten will be credited with the points from its highest 100 individual rings (40 for kittens). A kitten will be credited with the points from its highest 40 individual rings earned as a kitten, to be credited in the show year in which its last full weekend of kitten elgibility falls, regardless of the show year in which it begins showing as a kitten.
If a cat is exhibited in shows totaling 100 rings or less (40 rings for kittens) total credited points will be the sum of total points earned.
All points credited must be earned while competing as a particular color. Cats/kittens that have earned points under more than one color description will only receive those points earned under the color description for which they were eligible and last shown (see show rule 2.08).
In order to be eligible for a regional award, a cat/kitten must be shown at least once in the region of final assignment. Breed/Color specialty rings which provide a judging(s) beyond the number of judgings available to other entries will not be scored for National/Regional points.
Regional & National Awards
At the end of each show season, each CFA region holds a Regional Awards Banquet. In conjunction with the Delegate's Annual Meeting, CFA also hosts an Annual Awards Banquet to present the National Awards.
Regional Awards
Regional definition: regions are based on the regions listed in CFA's constitution. To the extent not already provided in the constitution, regional assignments for scoring purposes may be made from time to time by the CFA Executive Board. To date, the CFA Board has ruled that exhibitors whose principal residence is in either Puerto Rico or the Bahamas will be scored in the Southern region.
All regional awards given in Regions 1-7 are based only on points earned in Regions 1-7 by exhibitors residing in Regions 1-7. Cats may be shown in more than one of these regions and the points earned in shows outside the owner's region of residence will be included in the scoring process. No cat/kitten may receive awards in more than one of these regions.
All regional awards given in Region 8 are based on points earned in Region 8 by exhibitors residing in region 8, Taiwan, or Singapore by exhibitors residing in Region 8.
All awards given in Hawaii or Region 9 are based only on points earned in Hawaii or Region 9 division by exhibitors residing in those areas, respectively.
Awards given in the International Division are based solely on points earned in the International Division with the exception that cats whose residences are in Taiwan or Singapore may earn points in Region 8 as well.
A cat whose owner changes residence or whose ownership changes and is otherwise eligible, may receive awards in a region within regions 1-7, Region 8, Region 9 and/or Hawaii, and/or the International Division. These multiple awards are not prohibited.
The awards presented each year in regions 1-9 are: Best-25th Best Cat, Best-20th Best Kitten, Best-25th Best Cat in Premiership, best, second and third best of breed/division and best and second best of color wins. The minimum point requirement to receive a breed/division and/or color award differs from region to region. The title of "Regional Winner (RW)" is limited to cats receiving top 25 cats in championship, top 25 kittens or top 25 cats in premiership awards.
A cat/kitten whose owners' residence moves from one region to another after the first full show weekend in January, will be assigned to the region where its owner(s) maintained a residence prior to or on the first full show weekend in January.
E-points will allow you to keep up-to-date with a monthly listing of the National and Regional standings. E-points are included as part of the Cat Fanciers' Online Almanac. Besides E-points, the Online Almanac has a wide variety of other statistical data available.
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Summer CSA crates include warm-season peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers and fresh herbs.
With scares over contaminated, big-ag produce the last few years, consumers have become more interested in where their food comes from, how it is grown and how far it traveled to get to their tables.
People have become more interested in growing their own vegetables and herbs, or when space and time do not allow for that, they shop at farmers markets. Some consumers take it a step further and partner with a farmer to grow their food through a community supported agriculture program, or CSA.
Tips for Shopping Farmers Markets
If you are new to farmers markets, expect your experience to be educational and fun. Some have musical entertainment, children's activities and more. There's a lot of 'community' in farmers markets, where regulars recognize and greet each other.
Markets can be under cover, indoors, outdoors or a combination of settings. Many have baked goods and prepared or frozen foods. Some sell seedlings for your garden, such as heirloom tomatoes. Some operate year-round or are seasonal, such as summer or winter markets.
Consider leaving your purse at home or in the car and stowing your ID, keys and cash in a pocket. It's easier to shop with less to carry, and farmers really don't want you to set anything on top of their produce.
If you are concerned about accessibility, call ahead and ask about where to park or less busy times. Strollers are usually welcome. Dogs are usually not welcome. Take your own shopping bag. Use small bills: $1s, $5s, $10s. Check with your market to see if credit or debit cards will be accepted.
Understand what's in season. Walk through the market to see which stalls have the produce you are looking for. Prices may vary from stall to stall. Prices will likely be higher than in grocery stores.
Many farmers markets participate in WIC, Senior Project, Project Fresh, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks or other programs that make healthful eating more affordable. If food samples are available, try them. Expect to be surprised.
Sweet corn is a popular item at farmers markets and CSAs in mid to late summer. A heavier ear means better sweet corn.
Bulk Up
For most farmers, local means grown within the state. Learn when to buy in bulk. If you want to pickle cucumbers, can tomatoes or put up jams and jellies, ask the farmer when produce will be available in bulk. You can make arrangements to pick up that half bushel when the produce is at peak flavor.
Bulk buying will usually save you money. Ask questions about crops coming in late or early. Ripe has more to do with the weather than the calendar. Some farmers offer suggestions on how to prepare their vegetables. If there is not a line of people waiting, ask for ideas.
Ask Questions
Ask your favorite farmers if they sell at other markets on different days, or if they have a farm stand. Learn the meaning of words: organic, sustainable, pesticide free, naturally grown, local, non-GMO. If this is important to you, investigate markets and growers ahead of time.
Don't lecture the farmer on growing practices, just move to the next stall. If the farmer has something you would like to grow at home, ask questions about when to plant and when to harvest.
Collect business cards from the farmers who have the produce you love. Learn their names and visit their stalls often. Be sure to introduce yourself and let them know you enjoyed what you bought earlier.
How CSAs Work
You may notice the same farmers at several markets trying to reach enough people to sell the crops they harvested. This need for an expanded customer base has led to Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs.
With CSAs, there is still a direct connection between farmer and consumer, but the consumer pays in advance for a share of everything the farmer harvests. In good years, consumers get great value for their investment. In not-so-good years, there will be plenty of produce, but less variety. The farmer and subscribers share the risks and rewards.
Farmers markets and CSA crates are stocked with in-season produce and herbs.
Weekly Pickup or Delivery
Usually, CSAs provide a box of produce weekly. The produce varies throughout the season. For instance, snow peas may be in early season boxes and tomatoes won't show up until mid summer. Ask your farmer for a schedule of what crops mature when. The schedule won't be exact because Mother Nature has a hand in how things grow.
Before you select a CSA, ask yourself a few serious questions. If a weekly share consists of 15 pounds of vegetables, will your family eat that much? In the fall, there will be rutabagas, collard greens and cabbage. Will your family eat any of it? Also, CSAs are an adventure, best enjoyed with a good vegetable cookbook and great optimism.
CSAs are likely more expensive than buying produce at a grocery store, but you are getting freshly harvested food and you know how it's grown. Some CSA subscribers split the cost and produce with another family, neighbor or friend. Some farmers offer half-shares. Some farmers have a 12-week season and others a 20-week. There are more year-round CSAs now, thanks to hoop houses, greenhouses and good storage practices.
Selecting a CSA
Ask around for recommendations. You likely will be driving to pick up your weekly basketful of produce, so make sure you can schedule the trip. Some CSAs deliver their products to a central location and subscribers go there to pick up their food. If you might miss a pickup, ask ahead of time what options you have. Don't expect a refund.
In exchange for a little bit of your time, you can find the farmer who offers exactly what you're hungry for either at a market or in CSA. This is the year to begin a long-term relationship with a farmer.
A print version of this article appeared in Michigan Gardening Magazine Volume 2 Number 3.
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