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Three days. That's all we have left as a family of three. And I think for the very first time in my pregnancy, I am able to sit down and let that sink in. It is a surprisingly quiet moment in my house this morning. Chris is out running errands and Emma Claire is next door having a princess play date with our neighbors. I am sitting in the den with all the blinds open to let the beautiful sun shine in through the windows, and I realize this is the first – and likely last – quiet moment of my pregnancy. I am beyond grateful for this moment. I am grateful that Chris is back on his feet after enduring his knee injury/surgery/recovery and able to run errands for me. I am grateful to have such sweet neighbors that wanted Emma Claire to come play this morning. And I am so grateful that after 10 straight days of rain, the sun has resurfaced.
It is hard to believe that nearly 40 weeks have gone by since I found out I was pregnant. I was blessed with a truly healthy pregnancy that allowed me to remain active and tackle all the obstacles life threw my way. During this pregnancy I faced major changes, trained for a half marathon, took a trip to Disney World, moved into our new house, unpacked a million boxes (and yet the garage is still filled with more), took care of Chris after his surgery, set up a nursery, and made precious memories with Emma Claire as she prepared to be a big sister. It seems like I never slowed down. My second pregnancy seems so different than the first because I didn't really have time to feel pregnant, which I guess can be a good thing because 40 weeks is a long time!
As we prepare to welcome Ellie into the world in just three days, I pray that God continues to give me the strength to endure the obstacles. There will be chaos. There will be tears. There will be extreme exhaustion. But all those crazy moments are worth it when you realize that God blessed you with the ability to create life out of love.
So yes, today, I am enjoying the peace and quiet. But in just three days, I will enjoy even more the chaos that can come with having two children as I witness the miracle of introducing our youngest daughter to her big sister.

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Mandy Moore is heading to Northern California for her bachelorette party this weekend!
The This Is Us star and her closet pals, including BFF Minka Kelly and co-star Susan Kelechi Watson, left Los Angeles on Friday morning to head north for the pre-wedding celebrations.
Moore, who is engaged to Dawes musician Taylor Goldsmith, documented the fun road trip festivities on Instagram along the way.
"The best weekend ever to commence shortly," Moore wrote on her Instagram Story before leaving on the trip. In the car, she shared the super cute snack bag that one of her pals made for the weekend.


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We'll be bringing alfresco collaging to the Royal Academy courtyard in celebration of the Mayfair Art Weekend on Sunday July 1! Artists including Grayson Perry, Joe Tilson and Rose Wylie have designed brilliant flags which are flying high above Mayfair and St Jame's and we'll be using them as inspiration to snip away and make our own mini collage banners to take home.
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On the flight to Tokyo, I was rereading a favorite and important book to me, Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. At its core is the story of Babel, and how humans lost their universal tongue — forevermore to be separated from each other by all the languages of the world.
Toward the end of this flight, the elderly Chinese couple next to me became concerned they wouldn't make their connecting flight and sought help from the attendants — not one of which spoke Mandarin. This seemed odd for a Japanese airline with so many Chinese travelers, and I'd heard them speak a variety of European languages. The attendants solicited help, in English, from a Korean couple near us who knew enough English and Mandarin to be useful. I listened and also helped by writing helpful numerals on the Chinese travelers' boarding passes. At the peak of this, I was surrounded by a circle of flight attendants and passengers gesturing and babbling and looking confused, frantically trying to communicate simple matters in a multitude of languages.
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Berger, G., Abdi, A., Ahimbisibwe, D., Swanson, D., Macfadyen, L. P., Jones, S. & O'Donovan, T. (2008).
A FAILURE OF (IN)SIGHT?: Re-imagining global discourses and public policies on development, poverty, literacy, ICT, media and education from developing country contexts.
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Facing Failure
by justalJul 13th 2012
I ran a new PB on a hilly course that I do a couple of weeks ago knocking over 2 minutes off my previous best time.
I was obviously stoked about that, but it also meant that I didn't really want to have to run that course again as getting close to that time again would be incredibly hard. However, I faced the fact that I might fail to put in such a time again and ran the course on Wednesday morning.
Amazing, thanks to a bit of a sprint finish I not only managed to get close to my PB but knocked another 16 seconds off it - Yesss!!!! :)
It's always worth facing your fears of failure.
Here's a little video comparing the two runs.
The blue dot and lower graph represent my run on June 27th 2012 where I beat my personal best for this route by a massive 2 mintes and 5 seconds with a time of 52:23.
The yellow dot and upper graph represent my run on July 11th 2012 where I managed to knock a further 16 seconds off with a time of 52:07.
As you can see, I started off a little slower the second time around but managed to catch myself up on the final climb and then sprinted away at the end for the win!
by member: sarahleonard, Jul 13th 2012 10:01
Al that is amazing, I love the video! So dos this tell you anything about your pacing then?
by blog author: justal, Jul 13th 2012 10:30
Possibly, although I think it just tells me to keep pushing until the very end!!
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No illnesses have been reported from the 380,000 pounds of meat products that were made by Zemco Industries in Buffalo and may contain Listeria, agency spokesman Gary Mickelson said.
"It's believed most of the affected products have already been consumed," he said. The sandwiches have been removed from store shelves nonetheless.
It wasn't immediately clear how many stores sold the meat products. A spokeswoman for Bentonville, Ark.-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation's largest retailer, could not say where it was sold.
A retail sample collected in Georgia tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, Mickelson said. The organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and in others with weakened immune systems.
The products being recalled were all labeled as Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches.
They included Black Forest Ham With Natural Juices Coated with Caramel Color; Hot Ham, Hard Salami, Pepperoni, Sandwich Peppers; Virginia Brand Ham With Natural Juices, Made in New York, Fully Cooked Bacon, Sandwich Pickles, Sandwich Peppers; and Angus Roast Beef Coated with Caramel Color.
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Choo Choo Housing has one main goal in mind and that is to serve the Sanford community to the best of our abilities. We do this by providing you with beautifully finished mobile housing that accommodates your every need.
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What to wear to a Christmas party
It's officially holiday party time, y'all! Are your calendars suddenly seeming suuuuper full? Raising my hand over here! It's such a fun time of year, but also pretty overwhelming, right? One of my favorite parts for the parties is getting dressed up. It's the one time of year where fabrics like velvet and sequins are appropriate and everything feels a little fancier – I love it for a couple months! Since there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to what to wear to a holiday party, I wanted to cover it all for you. And since having an idea of what you'll wear to parties in advance reduces the stress big time, I wanted to write this early into the season. Hopefully everything below will help you have a better idea of what to wear to all parties!
Things To Consider:
What kind of event is it?
First off the type of event makes a huge difference on what to wear. If its a holiday office party you might want to consider where it's being held and how formal your office is. At this occasion I would avoid any short dresses/skirts and anything too flashy. You want to look festive, but still wear something office appropriate. If the party is being held by family or friends I would consider asking the host what the party attire will be. You know your family best, think about what they would be wearing. If the event is a gala or fundraiser consider that those parties tend to be on the dressier side. This gives you a chance to bring out your favorite cocktail dress or long evening gown.
Where is the event taking place?
If the invitation didn't say what attire to wear a good tell is often through the event location. If they request your company at a ballroom or hall. you're probably going to wear a semi or formal dress. On the other hand if it's a fun and trendy restaurant or bar you might want to wear something more festive and on trend to fit in with the crowd. My go to when invited to a Christmas party hosted at someone's house is always dressy casual.
Who is hosting?
If you're going to a friend's party, you know the style is probably more laid back and you can get away with something more showy. If it's a elderly person's party or someone you want to impress (say a mother-in-law or something along those lines), opt to go more conservative. Being a little more dressy and conservative will never get you in trouble!
Is there a requested attire?
So the invitation says the attire? You have no worries then! I wouldn't try to push too many boundaries on the dress code, but do look festive and have fun! If there isn't, depend on the location and who is hosting to plan your outfit. A friend's party in their apartment is obviously going to be more casual and trendy than a company party in a banquet hall.
Office Party – This is fun because you get to show your style a little more – and wear a little higher heels – but you 100% want to be comfortable and appropriate. Just because it's a party doesn't mean you can forget you're at work. I suggest wearing something you'd wear to work, but switch up the fabrics. Velvet trousers or a skirt (doesn't have to hit your knees like work but I'd avoid a mini) are a fun way to safely amp up your look! Tights work well with a dress too if you think the dress is showing too much skin without.
Gala/Fundraiser – Probably the fanciest party you'll go to this season, so dress for it. I'm a big fan of long dresses made of lace for galas – or even velvet this season. You still want to look conservation – similar to a work party – but fancy. Feel free to show a little back or have a knee-high slit if you want to show a bit of skin in a classy way. A beautiful red dress (Pretty Woman style) is also ideal for a holiday gala or fundraiser!
Casual Gathering – Super easy to dress for, and probably the most creative you can get. For laid back holiday parties, I love a good leather, black, or velvet pant and then a fun top. Definitely make sure you're not doing TOO much on both ends of your body though – if your pants are flashy, wear a more muted top and vice versa. A sequin or velvet top would be great with plain black jeans or a simple leather mini. You can get away with booties or something other than heels here too.
Semi-Formal Gathering – I'd go with a simple LBD (more on this below) or cute dress. I don't think you can go wrong with a dress for semi-formal. Depending on the weather, who is hosting, and location, you can decide if the dress should be more classy or fun. I'd stick to heels, too.
Dress Style:
Little Black Dress (LBD) – This dress is a go to for any occasion. Before you go and get a super trendy dress ask yourself if a classic LBD would do the job. I have a couple and definitely recommend having options when it comes to black dresses. You can a sexy open back LBD, long formal black dress, and a short and feminine dress. They all serve a unique occasion and are all great to have in your wardrobe. Use accessories to your favorite to up the festive vibes – a sequined clutch, statement earrings, fun shoes, etc.
Sequin Dress – This is a little harder to pull off and have it look chic, but a sequin dress can be really festive for the holidays. The trick to making a sequin dress look nice is making sure that 1) its appropriate for the event 2) it is not an overly shine-y sequin 3) its in a neutral color or muted color (not neon). It should also be classy. Since sequins are pretty flashy, make sure the dress isn't super tight or showing off too much skin—it's Christmas, not Vegas!
Flattering A Line Skirt or Pleated Skirt – I love a good skirt/top combo for holiday parties. It's usually appropriate for any setting and skirts are just so flattering on everyone! You can have tons of options too as far as patterns, fabrics, and colors. I tend to lean towards jewel tones and think they compliment most peoples skin tones. Plus, a deep emerald skirt is the perfect amount of holiday color for a party while still looking chic.
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Are you in dire need of a hydrophilic cart or wagon? Needing a large domestic cart that can be used to move moist materials from one place to another with much ease and comfort? This Tipke 2100 Garden Way Cart which sells for $219.99 on Amazon offers the way out.
Since most metals are subject to corrosion and rust under certain moist conditions, it is little wonder that research has led to the discovery of certain materials with stellar corrosion resistance, materials such as Aluminum.
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Perhaps it's because I'm always strapped for cash, but I never understood the financial and physical lengths women go to for their hair. I have friends that travel back in time to visit the hairstylist they had before they graduated from high school. I have other friends for whom money is no object when it comes to their hair. Still others I know seem to have a new hairstyle every month. I'm a Hair Cuttery, Clairol in a box kind of gal, and it shows. I've had variations of the same haircut for over twenty years.
My local Hair Cuttery is a cultural stew. Both stylists and customers are speaking English as their second or third language. For me, this often results in some pretty interesting miscommunication between how I want my hair to look, and how it actually looks when I leave the shop. And yet each and every every time I enter, the stylists have no trouble telling me how awful my hair looks. "Did you color this (insert shocked look) yourself?" "You should never use hairspray – look how hard your hair is." Or my favorite, accompanied by a disappointed scowl, "Who cut your hair?"
The language barrier also means I miss out on the stylist/customer relationships I hear about from my friends. But honestly, I'm not sure I really want to know about their relationship and family problems, nor would I want to fill them in on mine. If I'm going to pay those kinds of prices for relationship advice, I'd rather spend the money on a qualified therapist instead of a really great colorist.
I have tried to conquer the language barrier by bringing in pictures of the hairstyle I might like to have. This never goes well. First of all, the people in the photos are usually models and celebrities, so I'm disappointed in my looks before the first snip. Still, I always enter with that wishful feeling that if my hair was cut exactly the same as theirs, I might have Reese Witherspoon's check bones, or Charlize Theron's eyes. Although a picture is supposed to speak a thousand words, showing the stylist the image always results in a painful discussion about what I want and what they think I want. I have to learn to stop requesting NO layers. The result, 100% of the time, is layers. Hand motions are also ineffective.
Hair Cuttery stylists work on commission. I know this, because I can see the commission chart in the back room from one of the stylists' chairs. (The stylist who never has people waiting to see her.) So all the while she is layering my hair, the stylist is also trying to sell me a variety of expensive products promising to give me volume, make my hair shiny, or give me Reese Witherspoon's check bones. I often feel like I'm in a brothel with women promising me a variety of hair miracles if only I'd buy their magic mousse, smoothing serum, or a $20 bottle of shampoo.
OK, so I'm not known for my great hair. And I'm almost never happy with a new haircut. But by adding up all the time and money I save by getting my hair color at the CVS and seeing the hair stylist whose station overlooks the back room, the result is a lot of cash in my wallet, loads of spare time….and some really bad hair days.


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Through all the rainy days, we lucked out and had a partly sunny day! Arriving at Lake Wilderness, we set up for our first shots and the sun started to peak through giving all the fall colors a boost. It was gorgeous. Joan & Aaron walked the grounds while Claire & I got the shoot underway. If you have never been, its a great place to walk through and view all the gardens.
For Claire, I shot an extended senior session, which is a normal senior session with a mini studio session after, because they wanted to get some formal family christmas card images as well. While I had a chance, I took a few beauty shots of Claire, because I mean… how could I not!
I loooooved this shoot. Claire has such a beautiful smile and her eyes take in all the colors around. I cannot believe that she is a senior… she has grown into such a strong, beautiful, and smart young lady. I look forward to what the future holds for her. She is gonna rock it!


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I don't care how popular the Duggar family and their TLC reality show "19 Kids & Counting" is with Christian conservatives.
I don't care how many Republican presidential hopefuls Josh Duggar posed with in Iowa, or how important his celebrity was to the Family Research Council, the conservative Christian lobbying group.
When the Duggar family's oldest son admitted he had molested and fondled five little girls — including some of his own sisters — when he was 14, it was time for conservative Christians to hold Josh and the Duggar family accountable for their actions.
Most didn't.
Also, I noticed, most of those who want to be the GOP's president in 2016 bit their tongues and pretended they hadn't heard the shocking news.
But not Mike Huckabee, the ordained Southern Baptist minister. He really blew it.
Rushing to his Facebook page, he said he and his wife affirmed their support for the Duggar family. He said what Josh did was "inexcusable" but not "unforgivable."
"Good people make mistakes and do regrettable and even disgusting things," Huckabee wrote.
Almost 70,000 of Huckabee's Facebook followers "liked" what he said, but he was completely wrong.
Child molesting is not a "mistake" you make when you're young. It's a crime against the innocent that should be prosecuted — and one I believe that should have no statute of limitations. In fact, the statute of limitations is only there to protect the guilty, not protect the innocent.
As we wait for more shoes to drop in this scandal, I have some uncomfortable questions people should be asking.
Let's start with Josh, who's now 27, has three kids and is no longer the executive director of the Family Research Council.
Was he a born a molester? Was he molested as a child?
Were other members of Josh's huge family molested? Should he be in therapy now? Are his own kids safe?
Child molesting is evil, sad, disgusting stuff. I know. I was molested by a camp counselor when I was eight. Though my father wanted to kick his butt when he found out 34 years later, my molester never paid for his "mistake." But I did.
Child molesting is often covered up — and most often it's the family itself that protects the molester.
Did Duggar's parents put their commercial success ahead of holding Josh accountable? Were they afraid to lose the national platform TLC gave them for their strict brand of Christian family values?
And speaking of TLC, shouldn't we be asking its executives what they knew about Josh's "mistake" and when they knew it? Did they care more about ratings and revenues than doing what was right?
Republicans and conservatives should be asking the people who run the Family Research Council the same tough ethical questions.
If it turns out they knew about Josh's past and were still willing to hire him because of his celebrity, the FRC's credibility is finished. Everything it believes in and has fought for will be lost.This scandal was a good time to do more than just fire Josh Duggar from the FRC and put the TV show on hold. It was also an opportunity to hold Josh accountable for his actions. But that didn't happen.
As for Huckabee, I also have some questions.
If you found out tomorrow that Barack Obama had molested his young nieces when he was 14, would you call that "a mistake" and say you were willing to forgive him?
What if teen-age Barack had been caught molesting, was reprimanded and was then caught molesting again a year later?
Would you still say no purpose would be served by discrediting Barack Obama or his family by "sensationalizing" the story? I bet not.
We all know why Huckabee blew it. He had Iowa on his mind, not God.
He didn't want to lose the support of the Duggar family or his Christian base, so he decided to call Josh Duggar's child molesting a "mistake."
But child molesting is never a mistake. No matter who does it, it's always a felony.And it's not something a cable network or a family is ever entitled to cover up.
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I Don't Know Where My Beef is From. That's Not COOL.44
January 19, 2016 by gregrabidoux2013
I am not a, shall we say, beef-a-holic. I even (gasp) tried to "go vegan" once. That was a learning experience. Tofu this, 'nuff said.
Point is, I do enjoy a nice, juicy beef burger once in awhile, maybe even a porterhouse steak (more garlic butter, yes, please!).
But my recent shopping adventure as I hunted for some beef at my local Wal-Mart, Publix, and even WholeFoods stores left a rather unpleasant taste. Seems that when it comes to retailers disclosing what seems to be critical, logical information to we consumer "hunters, gatherers and grillers," the question becomes, "Where's the Beef (From)?"
Let's back away from the grill a moment and um, ketchup a bit on recent news.
In 2002, the US Congress passed, as part of the Farm Bill, a consumer disclosure law that made it mandatory that all retailers had to put a "country of origin label" on all packaged beef, pork, and lamb. Makes sense, right? This way, if you wanted to buy beef from say, Australia, or Peru or even our cousins to the north, Canada, you could. On the other hand, if you wanted, Grade A, UDA inspected, 100% pure American beef you could also just check the label and know that's what you'd be grilling later that day. (Beef, it's what's for dinner, yes).
In 2008 Congress expanded this law to include fresh fruits, nuts and most vegetables. OK, those can be yummy too and I actually look for Costa Rican bananas and Brazilian nuts (sorry, Planters Peanuts).
So far so good. Imagine, elected officials seemingly passing laws that make sense for we, consumers and presidents signing these bills into law. Mrs. Jefferson, Madison and Hamilton feel free to take a bow, the system works.
Whoops, for the love of Washington I may have spoke too soon.
Late last year, about the time we were celebrating the holidays and carving into that USDA prime rib, the GOP led Congress and the DEM dominated White House got together and passed a different sort of bill into a law. (Ok, now I am worried a bit).
Actually they repealed the Country of Origin Labeling Law (COOL). Geez, these folks never get along and this is the one time they pick to play nice?
Seems the not so jolly folks at the World Trade Organization (WTO) threatened retaliatory trade sanctions on the US because, to cut to the bone, they want US consumers to keep buying imported beef, and are you sitting down (?) even if we do not know that is what we are buying. That last part is a quote from a WTO official.
Really? Can this be? And did everyone know about this and still went ahead and killed the law?
Yep. Pass the um, whatever that meaty-looking substance is from, and cross your fingers.
Think I am exaggerating?
Well, the new lack of labeling law will be phased in over the course of this year, 2016. Which means a couple of things for all you (us) grillmeisters. First, if your beef says something like USDA 100% Pure Beef, this does not mean 100% pure US beef. I spoke with a colleague at the US Cattlemen's Association. He said that the package of beef you are holding with juicy, burger thoughts in mind can come from as many as 6 different countries, and, as long as about 10% of the beef comes from the US some retailers will legally put a label that says "US Beef."
In fact, a few more calls and I was told by a pal who used to work at the US DOA that part of the concern from the WTO was that US beef-buyers were starting to shy away from imported beef because of "bad press" over Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy" (Mad Cow Disease). You think? And that the countries that were most hurt by this were Australia, Canada and Argentina. And do you need a hint as to the three countries that were some of the most vocal in the WTO calling for the repeal of COOL?
Ah, you must have peaked.
So, what of my recent safari to Wal-Mart, Publix and Whole-Foods? Well, it took quite some time, effort, web-based research and even another call to pal who works in the meat industry.
The result?
One, the Big Mac and Fries at your local McDonald's may now have even more regulations than the beef you buy retail and two, I am about to grill a 2LB package of beef that I am almost certain came from Turkey, Israel, Canada, Mexico and Oklahoma.
You know, on second thought, go ahead and pass me those genetically altered, artificially spray-painted, wax-polished Honey-Apples. I think I just lost my appetite.
44 thoughts on "I Don't Know Where My Beef is From. That's Not COOL."
I had a similar experience and all I can say is read this post and share it!!! I am sick that we have so little info. and control over our own food right here in the good ol' US of A. broccoli is starting to even look good but who knows where that is from !
WOW! This is really interesting. It's sad that society gets bent up on Oscar nominations and whose wearing what and doing what that they can't even take time to read up on politics and laws that literally affect our health and well being. Sadly, I am definitely in that number. The fact that this law was reversed and went under the radar for so long makes me even more untrusting of the government. It seems as if our government's main qualities and goals have shifted so far away from the good of the public towards the easiest way to get a buck. The welfare of the American citizens seems secondary these days. Thanks for shedding light on this issue and making a platform for others to learn about these issues.
You are absolutely right when you say that society puts their focus in the wrong area. Reality television seems to get the most attention. Maybe if the reality stars talked about issues like this then people would be more aware. It is kinda sad to say that. This article definitely made me rethink a lot of the food that I have consumed. You made some good points in your response. It is crazy that they are basically hiding things from the public. It is like they are lying to us just to make a sale. It seems a little selfish and unfair. Our health is the most important thing that we must maintain. We should be aware of what we are consuming before something bad potentially happens.
My thoughts exactly. People actually got bent out of shape by me commenting that "I couldn't care less about the Oscars". There are much bigger issues at hand. Though media images are important, I'm pretty sure FOOD is at the very bottom of Maslow's hierarchy.
I find this article entertaining seeing as this was nowhere to be found on the news. I'm curious as to why the law took over 10 years to reverse. Is the welfare of the US citizens that minute that a threat to increase taxes allows the government to jump when WTO says jump? A mere 10% of beef is required to come from the US in order to be labeled US Beef? That seems to be a bit like entrapment. By mixing up to 6 different countries' meet together into one, how is it that the US is able to track such break outs, including Mad Cow Disease? I'm not sure what the protocol is in regards to certifying meat, however, it would ease my concerns a bit if the strands of beef were not assorted.
For this very reason, my family has bought local beef for years. We have friends who raise cattle and sell us one every year, which we then pay to be transported to the slaughterhouse and then processed. People are not educated about, nor properly terrifed by, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). It can incubate for years and never give any visible indication of its presence and, this is important, is always fatal. While it's true that cases of BSE have declined significantly, and that FDA regulations were put into place several years ago regarding feed restrictions (BSE is highly transmissible, especially when it's present in the ground former-cow parts present in feed), accepting beef outside of the US without labeling increases risk IMHO. We can't police the world and not every cattle-exporting country maintains the same standards and regulations as the US. I actually know several people who QUIT EATING BEEF after the whole BSE kerfuffle in the early 90's. Seems extreme, I know, but, then again, so is dying from a poisoned Big Mac.
Maybe we should just go back to Isolationism. Don't allow any meat from anywhere else, regardless of quality. Let's control what everyone buys and sells. Let's quit the WTO and only deal in American goods. Leave the rest of the world to rot from their MCD and be done with it. While we're at it quit the UN and kick them out of NYC as well. All sounds pretty good, right? 🙂
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Right! I know it's completely impossible at this point but I love the thought of everything being made locally. When I can, I hit up the farmer's market and hope what they're selling me is legit. On the other hand I'm a typical consumer when I head to Target and Publix afterwards to grab whatever else I need. It's tough when you want to do the right things by buying american-made or in season produce only. Whatcha-ya-gonna-do?….
I surely learned something new and It is mostly because I never paid any attention nor did I care to. It's crazy to know that what I am eating isn't really what I think I'm eating especially when you cook these meats for friends and family. Are they informed? Are they going to they we are trying to poison them? I'm kidding, but no really. Who thought it was ok to say It was made in the U.S. just because of 10 percent? Doesn't majority rule? In my opinion, our whole country is about deceiving and profit. I honestly wouldn't expect no more and no less. Everything we eat, and I mean EVERYTHING at this point is harmful to our bodies. We might as well start fishing and killing our own meat. Wait, that won't work either because animals are being injected with and fed steroids or some other unhealthy substance to produce more of whatever they produce for profit reasons. =( What can you do at the point?
I completely agree with you! I rarely never paid attention either. I just basically assumed that if they were selling it, then it had to be okay. This article definitely changed my opinions on that! It seems like some of the companies are just lying to us! It is so deceitful and unfair that they get away with this. You made another good point in regards to how some of the animals are being injected with steroids. This is just as bad. I feel like they make it so difficult for people to eat healthy. So if people want organic products then they are forced to pay twice as much! Seems a little unfair. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic! I could really relate to some of the things you discussed.
All that I have to say about this is, wow! As an avid griller and eater of meat, this news sure puts a damper on my carnivorous ways. I guess I may start leaning towards a diet that is much heavier in fruits and vegetables. The fact that our country has given into the desires of the WTO makes this that much harder to swallow, no pun intended. And the sad part is that the intentional trickiness of the wording of labels will aid in disguising the true origin of meats. I mean, I was not aware of the fact that only 10% of the beef had to be American for the label to read 100% USDA pure beef. I was under the impression that my purchase was American beef, as are many other individuals who buy their beef products off this labeling. At least 10% of my burger came from an American cow. After first reading this blog, I was a bit surprised that our government is in the middle of this situation. But, then again, I guess I should not be truly surprised by this coming to light. Our ties to an organization as large and influential as the WTO goes way back, and their influence on our decisions can be very powerful. It seems that there are more and more stories of various food products that are potentially unhealthy for us to eat. Yet, it is hard to make an informed decision on what to put into our bodies when we don't even know the true origin of the meats we purchase. I have become more and more of a hunter gatherer of late, trying my best to combat the situation. Growing as much of my own produce and providing meat for my family through hunting is essential to help combat the situation that we are now faced with. Of course, the day will come when the government begins regulating this practice to a point that it is not feasible as well. But for now, I am going to continue filling my freezer up while I still can. And when this is not a doable option anymore, I will revert back to my 10% American ribeye. Nothing screams USA like a hamburger that is made of beef from 5 different countries.
Such an interesting post! It is definitely scary to be unaware of certain ingredients that we as humans are constantly consuming day in and day out. I do not have any food allergies, so I typically don't even read the label for ingredients. Occasionally, I'll check the calories but that is about it. I just assumed that what I eat is okay for me in the sense of ingredients and maybe not as much as calorie intake! After reading this blog, I will know be inspecting each label to check for the ingredients. It is important that the company is upfront with the customers. This establishes a sense of honesty and will allow a customer to come back. I think there are some people out there that truly do not care what they put in their bodies; while others are very aware of what they consume. I can't help but think about fast food restaurants selling hamburgers that are made up of different cows from different places. Yikes! It is important to fuel our bodies with the right food. Fresh ingredients are so important. This article really has me second guessing a lot of the meat that I have consumed. I'll definitely be more aware and selective when purchasing beef in stores!
You should try looking into local farms that sell meat. There seems to a resurgence of local community agriculture. My husband and I buy our meat (pork and beef) from our friend's farm. She raises organic animals. We buy our vegetables from a local farm outside of our town. It's doable to know that it's local and organic as well as supporting the local community. You should look into a CSA (community supported agriculture) in your area if you're worried about where your food comes from!
We are becoming more aware of our food choices, from labeling of sources to forcing fast food joints to indicated nutrition facts. I see this as a good movement, but know that some people will find more use for it than others. Would I find seeing where my meat is exactly from as progress? I'm not sure. As long as the meet has met quality standards, why would I care where it is from? Then again, basically everything else we use in our daily lives is labeled with its source. I would certainly err on the side of labeling, and find it unfortunate the requirement has been overturned.
I don't really see too much of an issue of this. Of course, I eat all my beef well done and that takes care of almost everything except the prions of mad-cow. I know you don't want us linking here but there was a very good article on food safety recently by someone who had been involved with litigating cases in the past and working with the CDC, FDA, etc on outbreaks including the one were several children died from eating jack in the box several years ago. He listed a short list of things he didn't eat. One of those was beef that wasn't well done. The main reason, salmonella. Not e coli. The beef industry lobbied and complained about the level that was acceptable of that organism and whether it could be considered an adulterant if it was naturally occurring etc. Of course, cooking it all the way will take care of that problem. I think there are a lot bigger issues in our food system than the one that you describe above.
I'm dying over here! You made such a grim topic comical. PS loved the ketchup pun. Also, I did the vegan thing twice and remember what triggered each instance. The first vegan experience was after I read, Chew On This; the second was after watching Food, Inc. and Vegucated back to back. Now thanks to your blog post I'm going on vegan-kick number three. Ha! I kid, I eat too many carbs when I'm going "vegan".
On a real note WTF WTO. No wonder so many countries poke fun at our expense. Like you wrote, of all the times for GOP and DEMS to get along it had to be over this policy?… I love food! Instead of saving for a fun vacations or buying new clothes I chose to spend my extra money on nice dinners or fun recipes. Also, if the government is spending so much trying to get health care in order shouldn't they be concerned what we are putting in our bodies?… It seems kind of counterproductive, right?
I can't believe only 10% of our beef is from the US, that's just as bad as shrimp. (…for that reason I'm happy we live by the coast, well, as long as the shrimp is not coming from St. Johns River or around the Kings Bay base, ekk!)
For the first time last week I read something about lab produced meat called, shmeat… I love the thought of futuristic food options but… but… it's not real! I don't know much about this synthetic meat product but I hear horror stories about genetically modified foods so I'm immediately turned off from the idea…
Excuse me while I go stress eat a hamburger… ☺
Wow! This is an interesting and insightful blog on the meat industry. Honestly, I had never really given much thought to where my meat comes from. In retrospect now I can't believe I haven't paid closer attention before. Seems as times go by everything is becoming genetically modified and I would think monitoring meat would be a priority on the list of things to watch out for. With the constantly growing interest in organic and veagan food its surprising that a repeal decision such as this would be passed in the US. It's quite sad that I won't be able to trust that the meal i am preparing for my family is safe for them to eat.
Thanks for sharing.
To be honest, this doesn't surprise me. For a long time, I didn't really care where my food came from but once you read more into the food industry and practices, it's a wonder people eat anything from the grocery store at all. We don't really eat meat in our home but when we do we buy local meat from our friend's farm in Griffin, GA. The repeal of COOL seems like another step to keep consumers in the dark about the food industry and where our food comes from.
Like some of the posters who are nervous about food now, buy local! You're not only supporting your community but you have a better idea of where it came from.
Wow… I am not sure how to react to this news. I agree that knowing where your food comes from is important but on the flip side I am sure much of the other food I purchase comes from all over as well.
There is also the issue of supply and demand; can the U.S. produce enough beef to feed all of its citizens (cost effectively)?
I guess the biggest question for me is, How do we know the meat is safe, clean, and meets certain quality standards? Although I just assume the quality standards in the U.S. are up to par but when food of any kind randomly shows up on our border do we just assume all is well? It is a scary thought!
I like also enjoy a good steak. The COOL law that used to be in effect was a boon for consumers. Americans are big on wanting to know what we are eating and where it came from. Many of us take pride in supporting the US economy by "buying local." The repealment of that law due to outside pressures is typical of global political/economical machinations. The fact that there are loopholes in the labeling of these meats will make Americans distrust the food industry even more. I like steak but I enjoy a lot of different foods. My time in Brazil led to me try many different things that I found were good even if I never thought I would like them, like chicken hearts. Part of me says "who cares what kind of meat it is as long as it tastes good." No matter what it it is, it did pass a meat inspection to be graded before being sold. The other part of me screams that I have a right to know what I am eating so that I can make an informed choice about whether I want to or not. While I have eaten many things, there are still things like rat, dog and cat that I just am not willing to try yet. Maybe this is just making a mountain out of a molehill. Remember back in the 90's when everyone swore that Wendy's hamburgers were made from earthworms? That was proven false. If public outcry is overwhelming, meat distributors may find a way around the repealment of the COOL law to indicate the country of origin of the meat.
I recently had a 'turning point' experience which has forever altered the way that I view, purchase, and consume red meat, poultry, and virtually any food. While traveling to a conference two years ago, I had the opportunity to sit beside a very pleasant gentleman. We struck up the typical conversation – where are you headed? what do you do? etc. In the two hours that followed I learned that he was a poultry farmer traveling for work. During our time together, I learned a number of horrific facts that I will withhold in order to preserve the stomachs of all readers, but one things has stuck with me from that conversation, "Oh no, I make it a practice to never eat poultry or meat across the grocery counter. The best most can do it purchase organic. It's better, but the standards still aren't where you would like them to be." Since that day I have eliminated pork entirely and will only purchase organic poultry and locally sourced ground beef. The taste, texture, size, and composition is entirely different. Every once in a while we go out to eat, and I will make an exception, but to be honest, I will never eat chicken without remembering some of the stories that horrified me on the plane that day.
So the choices are: Deal with a billion dollar sanction or deal with mad cow disease. Much like the citizens of Flint whose choices were pay for expensive water or deal with lead poisoning. This is what happens when our Government gets so consumed with the public budget and cutting spending and forgets the motivation should be to see about the welfare of its citizens. Maybe I missed the coverage (and I watch the news a lot), but where is the outrage?? And what's a billion dollars? We spend more on wars that have little or nothing to do with us.
The article was informative and enlightening but not surprising. I'm an individual that cleans meat three times or more because of all the warnings we received through the news. Daily there is something new that scientists have reached a conclusion contributes to some illness. The fact the government were able to comprise and not be concerned with party lines to make sure trade endorsements were not lost isn't surprising. Money can bring both evil and unity. The deceit that if a portion of the process for the meat took place in America a label can be placed on the package, "made in America". Not cool. I feel that we are due the decency of knowing where our food is made and processed. I would rather had a long label with every country listed than lies to make profit. Food consumption is extremely important and with deceit such as this we honestly aren't truly aware what we are eating.
Disturbing, yet interesting, article. I've questioned meat, in general, for years. The support for Farm to Table is growing in popularity across the country. Not only does it allow us to identify our meats origin and processing techniques, but it supports local farmers. How cool is that? And who would not prefer fresh meat over mystery meat any day of the week??
Now this is some scary stuff! A package of meat from six different countries! It makes me curious about the transport, mixing, and packaging process. The whole story raises so many questions…most frankly disturbing. I'm curious on how the average consumer will respond when the labels disappear, if they even notice at all. Its kinda sad but many people want their beef and they don't care where it comes from as long as it tastes good and has a USDA seal on it (sometimes that can go by the wayside too). I'm thinking on going on a chicken and fish diet…but with the way things are they aren't the safest things either.
It seems silly that the U.S. government would fold on an issue like this. It's not as though they were placing a tariff on imported beef. I hate to bring Donald Trump into this but actions like this are why he has so much support. It is a little disheartening that our government is allowing itself to be bullied and not standing up for something as simple as letting us know where our food is coming from. I do find this odd as i currently work in the freight business where I see China, Vietnam along with other countries plastered on the sides of shipments. If i can know where my TV was made, why can't I know where my burger is from?
This blog is very interesting. It makes me think about a recent article I read about some of the meat in this country. The NFL has issued a warning to its players about meat from places like Mexico and China could cause them to test positive on a drug test. These meats from these particular places are being injected with steroids. It's amazing that the FDA hasn't given the general public a warning, but the NFL has warned it's players. Hmmmm, wonder why this isn't newsworthy.
I happened to be shopping at a Rouse's Grocery store in Houma, LA while living there prior to moving back to Valdosta and attending VSU. While inspecting meat, I noticed that there was a whole section devoted to meat from "Japan" and I'm not referring to the famed Kobe beef. I was really surprised and became angry the more I thought about it. I'm originally from the mid-West and some of the best beef in the world hails from that region of the U.S. Why oh why would we purchase beef that we know nothing about rather than supporting our own U.S. farmers? Our government, in its infinite wisdom, along with big business, has sadly brought about the death of the family farming operation. It's a travesty but par for the course and says a whole lot about our Washington leaders. Go figure.
As a farmer's daughter (I could be considered a beef snob because I only eat our homegrown beef) and also having been active in policy analysis related to peanuts in the 2002 Farm Bill this is a very interesting post! COOL had the potential to do for US agriculture what the Certified Angus marketing program has done for the Angus breed of cattle. However, with the globalization of our markets today and U.S. consumers' demand for a low cost food supply, COOL was not feasible. What has happened in many states, instead, is a tremendous push from the locavore movement with state marketing initiatives where products are labeled as "Georgia Grown" or "Fresh From Florida". This gives consumers valuable information while giving the producer a value-added product. It is important to note that these programs are often not as heavily regulated as a program that would originate from USDA.
Great blog post, something I/we don't think about enough. And of course trade agreements will have a . For other countries I can see why you wouldn't want the 100% USDA label, especially after the health scare associated with beef and other food products from other countries. For the US government, if they didn't break any trade agreement laws, why wouldn't you want your citizens to know where food products come from, especially after the aforementioned health scares. With that, if other countries start labeling their products homegrown I'm sure the US would take some offense to that. In the end safety and open communication should outweigh everything else for the US government, sure they would have lost money from the trade agreement, but at least your consumers know what they are buying and where they are buying it from.
This is definitely a great post. As people we really need to be aware of what we are putting into our bodies. I feel that it is extremely important for the companies to be 100% honest with what they are putting into the packaged foods. If they aren't and the FDA regulations are allowing this to slip by, then is food becoming the new supplement industry in this sense? Some would and probably already have said that we need to just close our borders to imported products like beef because this will ensure that we are only getting beef from the the US. However this is a false hope because economically this is not possible for our country at the moment and most likely will never happen. On top of that if many of these people saw how US commercial cattle are feed and treated up to the time they are brought to the slaughter house it would drastically change how they feel about that.
Over the past two years I've really started paying attention to what foods I put in my body. Moving towards more natural/organic foods that my body will breakdown and absorb. I'm disturb that our federal government repealed the COOL Law that allowed us to see a portion of where our food came from. Mostly from pressure of the WTO, who's more concerned with the citizens of the United State? Evidently it's not our federal government, I was aware of the law that required to label beef products. But I had no idea that you could label beef USDA 100% with only 10% of actual U.S. beef. Ridiculous, I thought I knew what I was eating. Beef markets overseas is less regulated which allows beef prices to be cheaper. I would much rather pay more for my beef knowing its healthier than skimp on the price and receive an unhealthily product.
The federal government is suppose to protect the citizens and set forth guidelines to keep the safety net up. If their allowing loop hole like this, there's no telling whats in the beef much less any other food. At the end of the day, the economy will win. As this would have to be one of the reason why this law was repealed.
The main question, is why doesn't the federal government want us to know what we are eating. If they didn't have anything to hide, why wouldn't they allow this to be put on the label? Mostly with the health concerns in other countries in regards to food. Why would the U.S. accept foods from other counties that had health concerns due to their beef. I strongly agree with this article and it has opened my eyes even more. If the federal government doesn't care about the quality of beef in the U.S., then whats next? At the end of the day, the federal government needs to tighten their standards and have the citizen best interest in mind.
Wow, wow, wow! The fact that only 10% of the beef has to come from the US is disturbing. I'm sure other countries have less regulations on their meat than America. So who knows what we are getting. I think it is interesting that Mcdonalds has more regulations than the meat in our retail! All these movies that are coming out are exposing the lack or regulations and the treating of animals which is leading people to may more attention to their food. More and more people are going organic, vegetarian or vegan. The more these meat producers get exposed the more people will pay attention!
An eye-opening article for sure! It is sad that we, the American people, do not know where our food is coming from. It is even worse that the country we live in is okay keeping facts away from us.
The statement about 100% USDA beef is actually only 10% USDA gives me mix feelings. On one hand, I'm not surprised because the United States allows other meals to be served that other countries deem uneatable (example: Hungry Man freezer meals) and unfortunately the government, who teams up the pharmaceutical companies, profits off obesity and other weight-gaining conditions. On the other hand, I am kind of shocked that 100% can total 10% in reality when it comes to beef. Why even put the sticker on the package?
The move I dive into PA issues, it seems the government is not out for the people, but more for themselves. I think that is why "clean" diets like Paleo, Whole 30, and Vegan are becoming incredibly popular in the United States. Thanks to the internet, citizens are becoming more aware of the falsities set forth by the government and are taking matters into their own hands.
Every time a shopper turns around the have to question the nutrition label. Which is not fair by any means. Why do you think we hear so many stories about people who are diagnosed with cancer completely change their diets and become cancer-free or the cancer disappears drastically? Our bodies are not made to eat all the proceed foods that are offered these days.


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When it comes to baby J's nursery, we knew we wanted everything to be neutral or white. We found a gorgeous white crib, but were struggling to find a changing table that we both liked and that fit into our budget. That's when I decided to look on Facebook marketplace for a used or vintage piece that I could paint to go with our neutral theme nursery. Keep reading for how I refinished this antique dresser with a GORGEOUS marble top that makes the most amazing changing table!
We only paid $165 for this dresser so after seeing that the marble top was in pretty rough shape, I still wanted it. I knew that there were ways of refinishing and resealing marble so I just decided to take a chance and research it on google after we picked up the dresser! The babies room has a weird layout as well, so we couldn't really fit a double dresser and the width of a single dresser would be kind of small. The size of this antique piece was absolutely perfect! I was determined to make it work.
I decided to paint this dresser white (shocker!) because our walls are a bright white (Sherwin Williams High Reflective White) and I love Rustoleum chalked paint. I used it on the dresser in this post and it held up really well and the poly that goes with it is way easier to apply (and significantly cheaper) than my other favorite- Annie Sloan chalk paint. You don't have to sand or prime whatever you're painting but unfortunately that wasn't the case with this dresser.
After painting the first coat (with hubbies help!) I immediately realized that the white was yellowing. It wasn't that bad but I feared as time passed, it could get worse. So, I researched some solutions and decided to prime it a couple of times with Bulls Eye Shellac before painting it with chalked paint again. By we I mean my husband- thanks babe! This did the trick and after two more coats of white chalked paint and 2 coats of shellac, it was perfect!
Next, it was time to tackle the stained marble top. Thankfully, the two pieces aren't connected! That made it MUCH easier to sand down the top on the patio. I wore a mask while doing this so I didn't inhale anything as well. Finishing the top was quite simple, despite me being worried to death I was going to ruin it. I used 2 different sanding grits. I started with 80 grit and sanded down the entire surface 2 different times. I wiped away the dust with a shop towel as I went as well. I repeated this step with 120 grit and 240 grit. After sanding it down, the stains were almost completely GONE! To seal the newly sanded marble, I used Dupont Stonetech Bulletproof sealer twice. That's it! It was amazingly simple and I'm thrilled with how it turned out!
I hope you enjoyed this little sneak peak of Baby J's nursery- I can't wait to share the rest!


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Consuming a healthy diet – especially one rich in fresh fruits and vegetables - has gained much attention from breast cancer researchers of late. A recent article published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reinforces that fruits and vegetables should be piled high on the plates of those diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.
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Escaping negativity with MS
LLY blogger Willeke shares her struggles with negativity as a result of MS and her tips on how to stay positive.read more
So many of you will have heard about the spoon theory. If you haven't, then it basically describes multiple sclerosis fatigue in terms of spoons; you have a certain number spoons each day and every activity, such as combing your hair or making breakfast, costs one spoon. With MS, you have fewer spoons, so you have to use them wisely.
What you are less likely to have heard of the potato lesson. It's an awesome lesson into how sadness and the emotional baggage we carry in our everyday lives, wreaks havoc on our already diseased bodies. How does it work? Here I go:
A super hip teacher asked her students to each bring in a sack of potatoes. Returning with their potatoes, she asked them to carve names and dates of incidences of every experience that still makes them sad and every person they still can't forgive. They then threw those potatoes back into the bag, and for a week or two they were married to lugging around that, literal, sack of emotional baggage.
They slept, went to class, to parties, friends' houses, and their sac came with them everywhere. After a week, the students got the message. None of this was hurting or "getting back" at the people and incidents in their lives that hurt them. Rather, they were only hurting themselves. It was THEM that carried the burden of lugging that emotional baggage around with them, day after day.
As Buddha once said, "Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." Ok so he didn't really say that, the translation has mucked it up a little over time but I still like this version, because it's true; being angry with your MS isn't going to hurt anyone except yourself.
Here are five simple things you can do now to start to release those pent-up emotions:
Walk barefoot – we pent up so much emotion in our feet. Take off your shoes and socks and walk in the grass, on the beach etc. You will feel the difference.
Meditation – this connects the left and right sides of the brain, slowing down the frequency of the brain. It is equated with an open door to your subconscious mind.
Deep breathing – When we are in emotional and/or physical pain, we tend to breathe shallow. I know I do. That, ultimately, makes our breathing acidic. Deep breathing exercises, with added oxygen, changes that acidic state to a more alkaline and healing state.
Physical Exercise – It seems ludicrous to write this as my MS progresses, but while I can't run, I can do planks and small weights because my arms are still moving. Move what you can, when you can. Gardening is another exercise I do. The physical movement releases harmful toxins and releases those happy endorphins!
Smile - The simple act of smiling, even when you aren't feeling super smiley-changes everything. I often do when I'm doing the dishes to regroup. It instantly changes your body chemistry and releases happy chemicals. It works!


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Global business and technology consultant Sapient has closed its Sydney office, laying off 70 staff after the company's US headquarters decided to consolidate operations in the wake of uncertain economic conditions.
According to Sapient Australia managing director Pat Bentley, all staff will be made redundant, except for a few who will stay on to fulfil contractual commitments to its Australian customers.
Sapient announced a total reduction of 720 staff (about 20 per cent of its global workforce), which predominantly affected North America, while the Australian office is the only international office to be closed down as a result. The restructuring is expected to cost the company $US35-40 million in the short term, but it expects to save $US60-65 million annually.
"We are certainly disappointed we couldn't be successful here," said Bentley, who, after "rounding up things" in the Sydney office, expects to return to the US.


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