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Republican Senator David Vitter of Louisiana is questioning how the United States has benefited from a $2-billion loan the United States made to a Brazilian oil company for its offshore drilling operations.
Senator Vitter is entirely right in questioning a loan which carries with it such utter hypocrisy.
How has that loan helped US companies, the senator asked in a March 17, 2011 letter to Fred Hochberg, president of the Export-Import Bank.
"I am sure you can understand the frustration Louisianans have with a $2 billion loan to produce energy offshore Brazil," Vitter wrote to Hochberg – especially given the "ongoing de facto moratorium" on deep water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Obama administration has approved only three permits for drilling new deep water wells in the Gulf of Mexico since it lifted its moratorium on issuing permits last October– seven months after the BP rig explosion and oil spill.
"I would appreciate a full accounting for the return on investment the American taxpayer has received, and is anticipated to receive, on the $2 billion loan to this Brazilian petroleum company," Vitter wrote to Hochberg. "I want to understand why permitting domestically is nearly stalled, and if there is at least a return on this investment over the last year and a half for supporting production offshore Brazil."
When Vitter first inquired about the loan to Petrobras (the Brazilian national oil company) two years ago, the Export-Import Bank responded to Vitter's staff by telephone, explaining that the US would benefit from the loan through the increased export of US drilling products and services.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States, the official export credit agency of the United States, helps finance the export of US goods and services to international markets.
Specifically, Vitter now wants to know:
The name of all US companies that have increased exports based on this loan.
The specific product exports that have increased based on this loan.
The return on investment for this loan during the next 5 and 10-year windows.
The name of all US and foreign investors, including institutional investors, that increased their share holdings in Petrobras in excess of $50 million within a 6 month period before and after the loan.
"Given that U.S. offshore oil and gas reserves are estimated at nearly triple the 40 billion barrels estimated offshore Brazil, a thorough response from you would be helpful in understanding why permitting domestically is nearly stalled, and if there is at least a return on investment for supporting production offshore Brazil," Vitter wrote.
Obama was in Brazil last weekend. Monday, he arrived in Chile, From there he'll stop in El Salvador. The White House says the South American trip is intended to seek out "job creating opportunities."
Export-Import Bank President Hochberg is among the delegation accompanying Barack Obama on his South American trip.


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Has anyone had luck in get GI to run with VISTA?
I haven't played this game in a year and miss it. Last time I tried it just was not compatible with VISTA. However, that was long ago-perhaps someone has come up with a trick or two.
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I'm writing a complex for loop to find prime numbers. What I have so far is this:
What I guess I'm trying to achieve is the rest of the loop...but I don't know howpublic static void algorithmOne(int n) {
boolean isPrime = true; //the number is a prime (has remainder)
for(int m = 2; m < n; m++) {
for (int c = 2; c < m; c++){
if(m%c == 0) isPrime = false; //is not a prime
I'm going to have to continue the loop somehow, end it, and print out the prime numbers.
Help please!


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February 07, 2011
Research Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health System, Kansas City's largest healthcare network, will hold a Health Career Fair from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2011. The event, sponsored by the hospital's Education Council, will provide information for those individuals wanting to make informed decisions regarding starting or advancing a healthcare career. The fair is free of charge and open to the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Apple Crisp
I really like a sweet apple crisp and if you do also, this recipe is for you. Apple crisp is really simple to make and doesn't require many ingredients. I love to use Jonathan Apples but any that you have on hand are fine. My grandmother always used Jonathan Apples so this is why I am partial to them. Give this a try when you want apple pie and don't have the time to make one. This is What's Cookin on Beaty's Creek today.
10 apples of your choice-peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups butter-softened
1 cup all purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar
1 t vanilla
1 T cinnamon
Place your peeled and sliced apples in a bowl and add your 1 1/2 cups of sugar and cinnamon. Stir long enough as to coat the apples very well. Now pour the apple mixture into a 9x13 baking pan. Now mix your butter, brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, and vanilla together until crumbly. I make a lot of the topping because I really like it!...never can have too much :) Place topping over apples evenly. Bake in a 350' oven for 1 hour. It may not need the whole hour so it is best to check it in 45 minutes to make sure that it does not burn. Serve with vanilla ice-cream.
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JR says:
Still waiting to find a Celtics mix with a Dontae' Jones song as the music.
That's the best banner he could make with mybannermaker.com?
JR says:
I think I'm going to crop the mybannermaker.com label out for him and send the banner to Dontae'. I liked that trade at the time. Obviously Walter became a tarter and Thomas gave the C's decent minutes. Was surprised Jones couldn't get some run in the Pitino system, but maybe he had coachable issues like Joe Forte or something.
Bohemian says:
Dontae' Jones!!! I thought he would be a good player in the league. He definitely looked like one years ago...
It reminds me of those Pitino teams. Believe it or not, I was very excited about the Celtics those years. After some boring years (to me the 94-97 era was the worst) I was starting to dream about the Celtics having chances to build a contender. We had Kenny Anderson, Walter McCarty, Antoine Walker...I really liked that team.
That banner does suck lol.
Yes 94-97 was the worst in my opinion- even worse than 2006-07, because at least then, there were some exciting young players.
My last year at Mississippi State was Dontae' Jones last also. He was a mercurial blaze of basketball talent. Never seen anyone like him. My guess is that the NBA didn't have enuff shots for him to take. Teams invest in franchise players and give those players shots. Jones did his own thang. Watch the highlight reel on youtube. Mississippi State vs Kentucky 1996!!
Lol yeah Anonymous you're obviously right in him doing his own thing since now he just raps.
But you're right about that game, Jones puts on a show:
Tony Delk, Wayne Turner also in the game lol.
Tyrone Nesby says:
Yo brother, can you hook up my son Young Vegas with a gig? Hit me up:
dharris82 says:
Yeah my brother was an outstanding player,still is.Things happen for a reason i guess and it is what it is.But unlike most players who fall off from tha game bruh actually kept playin.Its what he loved to do and it drove him to make all types of moves beyond tha nba.He's now spendin more time wit his wife and daughters now and he's happy for tha most part.He still has it though,that ain't went nowhere but i guess its time for a change now.
Hey dharris82, thanks for commenting. Your brother was a big time player in college and I really thought he'd have a more successful career. I'm blaming Rick Pitino entirely for it.
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The individual Pumpkin Hanger Kits from Funworld are now available from Zombie Pumpkins.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Floating Pumpkins
The individual Pumpkin Hanger Kits from Funworld are now available from Zombie Pumpkins.
6 comments:
- ShellHawk said...
Yay, yay, YAY! Got 'em!
- September 24, 2010 at 11:05 AM
- Old Fashion Halloween said...
Have you used one of the contraptions? I'd be curious to know how well they hold.
- September 24, 2010 at 1:29 PM
- Rot said...
Nope. But for three bucks, and by the looks of it, I'm thinking it's probably pretty tough.
- September 24, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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Hey Everyone...although I invented the Floating Pumpkin Kit, let me personally vouch for it. I hung a 23 pound pumpkin this weekend. The cable will hold much more than that, but make sure you hang it on a solid screw or mounting location. Good luck everyone!
- September 27, 2010 at 4:34 PM
- Floating Pumpkin Hanger Kits said...
Hi again everyone! I'm the humble inventor of "Floating Pumpkin Hangers". I can't believe we made it into Spirit Halloween this year...over 1,000 stores! Please help me spread the word, and get them into every store! Rot has been a great supporter for the last 2 years. Thanks so much Rot!!! I think all of you could add these to your amazing Halloween creations.
Find out where you can get your kits @:
There are a ton of pictures and videos too! These are really dazzling when they rotate at night!
- October 15, 2011 at 1:21 AM
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Hi PumpkinRot fans.
You can get Floating Pumpkin Hanger Kits from the Facebook Page. Thanks for all of your support over the years Rot! Keep up the great work!
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Maritime officials from 31 nations gathered in the Malaysian capital on Monday to hammer out ways to offset the cost of ensuring the safety, security and environmental protection of Asia's busy Malacca Strait waterway.
KUALA LUMPUR — Maritime officials from 31 nations gathered in the Malaysian capital on Monday to hammer out ways to offset the cost of ensuring the safety, security and environmental protection of Asia's busy Malacca Strait waterway.
At the three-day talks, authorities aim to match a wishlist of requirements from nations bordering the Strait, which carries 40 percent of world trade, with offers of assistance from nations and shipping groups that use the crucial sea lane.
Contributions could range from money to efforts such as the sharing of intelligence and equipment, technical cooperation and personnel training, said Efthimios Mitropoulos, head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) which hosted the meet.
"One of the objectives of this meeting is to identify the needs of the littoral states, and then by involving the stakeholders who are in a position to assist, to see how best to satisfy those needs," he added.
The Malacca Strait snakes between Indonesia and Malaysia to link Asia with the Middle East and Europe. Every year, more than 50,000 merchant ships ply the waterway, which carries 80 percent of the energy supplies of Japan and China.
In August, Malaysia urged countries using the Strait to help pay for the cost of keeping it safe after the London insurance market lifted its war-risk rating on the waterway, but on Monday officials said they did not expect an agreement yet on payment of a fee to traverse the strait.
"We have not come on that basis of deciding on the fee, but I think we would leave it to the Strait's users to respond on that," Malaysian Deputy Prime Najib Razak told reporters, when asked how such a payment system might be structured.
Officials at Monday's meeting said the littoral states -- Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore -- would outline a framework of cooperation with user states and the shipping industry focusing on security, navigational safety and environmental protection.
"Indonesia supported the idea to have a certain mechanism for cooperation between littoral states and users of the Strait," said Eddy Pratomo, an Indonesian foreign affairs official.
"Such a mechanism could be dedicated to discuss and implement specific activities in the safety of navigation and environmental protection of the strait," he told the meeting.
The cooperative framework also envisions the establishment of a fund to maintain navigational aids in the strait, a Singapore official said.
"The burden of maintaining the Strait has to be shared by all users and not just the littoral states," said Choi Shing Kwok, permanent secretary at Singapore's transport ministry.
The removal of the Strait's war-risk rating recognised the littoral nations' success in combating piracy through joint maritime patrols and coordinated aerial surveillance, he added.
Piracy incidents reported in the Strait have fallen to three cases in the first six months of 2006, compared with 18 in 2005 and 38 in 2004, Malaysian officials said.
"What is important is that there is political will from the littoral states and user states to work together to put in place a strong infrastructure which will ensure safe, secure and environment-friendly navigation through the strait," Mitropoulos said.
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January was a good, good month for mini quilt swapping! In the 6-12" Mini Quilt Swap group over on Flickr, the challenge for the month was to design a quilt inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend. I was so excited to hear that this was the theme, since I've been itching to push myself more in that direction ... and, despite my New Year's resolution to try to curb my growing swap addiction (at least a little bit), I just HAD to sign up for this one.
I knew from the start that I wanted to work with solids and, after browsing through the inspiration quilts, I quickly decided to make something in the spirit of this, this, and this. I decided on a main color pallette of khaki, mustard, deep chocolate brown, army fatigue green and unbleached muslin, with some red accents. Then I decided to make one block completely different (blues and pinks), to give the feeling that maybe it was leftover from another quilt and used here to patch a hole.
Overall, I was thrilled with how it came out. This was definitely one of the hardest things I've made to part with, but I have enough strips of fabric already cut out to recreate it for myself. One of these days ... ! The best consolation is knowing that it will have a happy home in Oregon with Jessica (jmbmommy).
Speaking of Jessica, take a look at the Gee's Bend treasure I received from her:
Isn't it the coolest?? I just love how we both started with the same theme, but the two quilts went in different directions ... both in terms of color and style. The colors Jessica chose are AMAZING ... so much brighter and vibrant than my pictures show.
As hard as it was for me to send mine away, it was all worth it to be able to call this one my own. I can't believe how many awesome mini quilts I've collected already -- I am really itching to get my quilt wall set up and get them all hung. I still haven't decided how I want to hang them ....
And because quilters really are the most generous people on earth, Jessica sent a bunch of loot along with the quilt. Yes, that is a little quilted zipper bag there on the left. So cool! And I absolutely love, love, love the fat quarter of circus-themed fabric that was included. I can't wait to make something with it!
Thanks a ton, Jessica. And if you're not signed up for the 6-12" Mini Quilt Swap group yet, what are you waiting for??


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WASHINGTON — — The Social Security Administration is planning to build a "security barrier" at its Woodlawn headquarters that officials say is needed to protect employees and visitors.
Though available details of its design are sparse — several elected officials said they had not yet been briefed on the plans — an agency spokesman acknowledged that millions of dollars have been budgeted for security upgrades at the agency's headquarters, including some form of barrier.
"These upgrades, including a security barrier, are necessary for the safety of our employees, visitors to our buildings, and the security of our campus," spokesman Mark Hinkle said in an email.
Asked to clarify how much had been budgeted, when construction might begin and how much of the agency's sprawling campus would be cordoned off, Hinkle responded that "it's too early to get into specifics."
Federal agencies have been beefing up security for years, largely in response to the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City that killed 168 people and to the 2001 attacks on New York and Washington.
Security at the Social Security Administration's headquarters already is tight — visitors check in at multiple desks just to park a vehicle near the main building — but there is little to prevent outsiders from walking around on its campus.
Several security consultants said fences are not usually effective at keeping determined intruders out, but they do create a physical and psychological barrier for casual pedestrians. They also give security officials more time to identify and intercept would-be trespassers.
"It will keep out the honest people and stop people from straying," said Dave Aggleton, who runs a New York-based security consulting firm.
Depending on what type of threat agency officials are trying to prevent, Aggleton said, they will likely "need to design a system that will provide not necessarily the means to stop somebody from coming in but the means to detect them early enough that they can figure out what's happening and interpose their guard force to prevent it."
Ron Heil, who runs a Pittsburgh-based security consultant firm, agreed. Heil spoke generally about barriers and declined to discuss security measures at Social Security directly because he counts the agency among his clients.
"If you're supposed to be there, it gives you a feeling of safety," he said. "If you're not supposed to be there, it's supposed to make you feel uncomfortable."
Baltimore County officials said they have been aware of the potential for the a project for several years. Because Social Security is a federal agency, it will likely avoid the local government design reviews that would be required of a similarly large private company.
"County officials are aware that federal facilities need to be secure, especially in these modern times," said Ellen Kobler, a spokeswoman for County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. "If it moves forward, it would be another significant investment by the Social Security Administration in Woodlawn."
But the American Federation of Government Employees, the union that represents many of the agency's workers, questioned the need for the measure.
"We have heard recently that SSA plans to spend $55 million to build a fence around the headquarters building," AFGE said in a recent press release. "Apparently even when the nation is overwhelmed with debt, SSA can find money when it wants to."
Hinkle said the $55 million figure is inaccurate. He said the agency expects security upgrades at the campus to cost "much less than half of that figure."
Baltimore County Councilman Kenneth Oliver, whose district includes the campus, said he was not aware of the plans.
WASHINGTON — — The Social Security Administration is planning to build a "security barrier" at its Woodlawn headquarters that officials say is needed to protect employees and visitors.


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First up is a red and black steel Club Racer. The client wanted a classic steel ride, and the ability to run larger tires. The interest in running larger tires has increased a lot lately. The growth in dirt road riding seems to be driving demand, but also the realization that a bigger tire not only increases comfort, but the larger contact patch actually leads to lower rolling resistance (I know, it's counter intuitive, but look it up).
Another recent build is a bit more challenging to describe since it falls into the "adventure by bike" category. The client is an intrepid world traveler, often finding herself in less developed parts of the globe, so she wanted something extremely robust and very discreet in terms of branding and aesthetic.
If there was a HUMVEE of bicycles, this is it. Rohloff 14 speed internal hub for a virtually maintenance free drivetrain, heavy duty racks for loaded panniers, three bottle mounts, ergonomic grips, pedals and saddle for all day, day-after-day, comfort. The saddle even incorporates vents to provide air in strategic places.
Look closely and you'll notice that there is no paint on this frame-set. The client asked for naked steel, which is a real challenge because you can't simply spray clear coat over bare steel and expect it to hold up. Our normal paint process is a minimum of three stages; 1) a primer that chemically etches into the bare metal, 2) a base coat that carries the color, and 3) a top coat of clear to protect and shine.
In order to have the bare steel show through, we had to find a clear epoxy primer that would chemically bond with the base metal, and then spray standard clear coat on top of that.
A White Industries crank transfers power to the Rohloff hub, mated to Velocity rims built by Cycle Monkey.
A bulletproof Phil Wood hub handles the duty up front.
The Selle Italia Respiro saddle features a ram air intake under the nose which vents through the center of the saddle, keeping everything cool. The air suspension bladders look like something you'd find in a high tech running shoe.
Ergon grips and bar ends provide lots of flexibility for hand positions over varied terrain and long days in the saddle.
I'm sure that this bike will see it's owner through many miles of epic adventure.
If you are up for an epic adventure of your own, or at least a mini epic, mark June 17th in your calendar to join us for the inaugural edition of RAID Rockingham. Put on by Loco Sports, RAID Rockingham is a challenging ride that begins and ends at our HQ and takes you through some of our most scenic paved and packed gravel local roads. At just under 50 miles, it is challenging enough, but will leave you with enough in the tank, or at least enough taken out of it, to enjoy Smuttynose beer, tasty food, and lots of great bike swag at the after party.
Online registration is open until June 13th, and we hope to see you then.
Lastly, Rapha's new mobile cycle club, Hennie, will be joining us for a visit on June 21st. Come on out and grab an espresso and check out their latest cycling apparel and gear.


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Why Confused Muscles Get Strong FasterBy Steve Edwards
With the popularity of P90X®, the term Muscle Confusion™ is getting a lot of play in the media. And while many people credit it as the reason P90X is effective, not many people understand what it means, much less how it works. Today, we'll briefly examine what Muscle Confusion is and why it's so effective.
I think it will be easier to comprehend if we work backward. The whole idea is based around creating a fitness peak. P90X starts and ends with a fit test. We don't have you take the fit test mid-program because your progress curve is not supposed to be steady. Instead, the program is designed with phases that take a while to master. As you are attempting this mastery, confusion reigns, and your performance may not be all that great. But when you put it all together, and the various bits that have been confusing your body all come together, the result is a period of peak fitness.
One of the concepts that seems the hardest to impart to our P90X athletes is how (or why) to peak. Most Xers don't consider themselves athletes because they lack performance-oriented goals—they just want to look good or feel better. But it's important to understand that all training at the level of P90X adheres to athletic principles. And athletic training always builds around a peak period when you need your body to perform at its best. Following this template doesn't just work for athletes. It works for anyone training at a high level.
The entire theory of Muscle Confusion is based on something called periodization, which is basically training in targeted cycles that keep your body from getting too used to your schedule. The goal of periodizational training is to minimize performance plateaus and keep your improvements happening for a specific amount of time. All periodized programs are structured with a progression of training blocks designed around a peak. This is why most of our customers get their best results during the latter phases of our programs, especially with P90X.
Adapt, master, transition
The training blocks are laid out with a plan. Your body begins each block faced with something new. This forces you to adapt to it. The stress of this process leads to accelerated improvements. When your body is used to the new regimen, it has a short period where it makes even greater improvements, which is called a growth or mastery phase. Finally, you get so used to the training that your results begin to plateau, at which time it's best to transition into something else.
Timing is everything
You don't always want to be in a state of confusion, so it's important to be aware of when your body should transition. This can be difficult, but with experience, you get better at it. Moderately intense programs like Power 90®, customized for clients who are out of shape, have a structure that is less rigid because the adaptation period takes longer. Conversely, the fitter you are, the quicker your body reacts to training and the quicker it adapts.
Most science shows that a 3-week-on, 1-week-off cycle of training is about as short as you can go to maximize the adaptive and growth phases. That's why we've used this in P90X. This isn't set in stone. If you read the fine print of your guide, you'll see that we do recommend that you set each block to your own schedule. Ultimately, what's important is that you halt the growth phase before a plateau occurs and that you see the full cycle through to its end.
Don't get happy! Attack!
A friend of mine was in a wrestling tournament and his opponent's coach kept yelling to his wrestler, "Don't get happy! Attack!" His vitriolic approach was so over the top that my friend started laughing and almost lost, but his message was a verbal equivalent of Muscle Confusion. You teach your muscles something new until they master it. Then, before they get happy, you launch into something else and force them to respond.
Although he wasn't speaking of Muscle Confusion, I think Arnold Schwarzenegger summed the process up quite succinctly in the film Stay Hungry. When asked why he didn't take it easy more often, he said, "I don't want to get too comfortable. I'd rather stay hungry."
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10 Ways to Have a Great Holiday Eating PlanBy Ben Kallen
The Thanksgiving-to-New-Year's holiday season can be a fun time of celebrating with friends and family . . . But if you're not careful, it can also turn into a 5-week festival of overeating. Not only is this period associated with heavy winter comfort foods, but seasonal treats and big holiday meals can be a minefield for people trying to stick to a fitness plan. It's no wonder so many people end up dieting in January just to make up for their recent excesses.
But as someone committed to developing and maintaining a fit body, you should know that it's possible to enjoy the season without feeling deprived or looking like a party pooper. Follow these tips, and you can have a fun time and maintain your weight—or end up even leaner than before.
- Forget the preemptive diet. A new British study has found that lots of women crash-diet before the holidays in preparation for the overindulging they'll do during the season. But your goal should be to learn healthy eating habits that you can stick with over the long term, not to lose weight now just so you can gain it back later. That's likely to lead to a yo-yo dieting cycle, which could lower your metabolism and make fat loss more difficult than ever. Instead, make the decision now that you'll eat reasonable portions later (even on Thanksgiving), and you won't have anything to make up for.
- Stick to your workout program—or start one. We recently gave you some tips on how to keep up with your fitness plan over the holidays (see "Stay Fit This Holiday Season" in the Related Articles section below). Here's another reason why you should stick to your plan: exercising and eating right go hand in hand. When you're working out, the food you eat is used for energy and muscle gain, not fat gain. So you'll naturally want to eat foods that fuel your body, instead of junk that detracts from your performance. And if you do indulge in occasional treats, your regular workouts will help prevent them from doing much damage.
Remember, you're building a habit of fitness that will last you a lifetime. When better to work on it than during the busiest period of the year? You'll learn how to devote time to your own well-being every day, even when you have a lot of other things to do. (Use your fitness program's workout calendar or WOWY SuperGym® on TeamBeachbody.com for scheduling support.) And when your friends and family see you getting leaner and fitter while they're poking new holes in their belts, you'll be an amazing inspiration.
- Stick to your food plan, too. Eating right isn't just a matter of avoiding too many junky foods. It means getting enough healthy foods, too. That's especially true if you're doing a high-intensity workout program like P90X. Your muscles require plenty of protein and other nutrients to grow, so missing meals can make your workouts less effective and cause at least some of your hard work to go to waste. To get through the more hectic periods during the season, make sure you have all the foods and
supplements you need on hand, and plan your daily schedule so you're never too busy to eat when you should.
- Be careful with comfort foods. When it's cold outside, you may be tempted to cocoon indoors with hot, hearty meals and snacks. This isn't necessarily a problem if you make fitness-friendly choices. (Check out "3 High-Protein Winter Stew Recipes" and "Stay Warm, Lose Weight: 4 Diet-Friendly Hot Drinks" in the Related Articles section below.) But if lousy weather or a lack of sunshine makes you crave carb-heavy dishes, prepare them with healthier carbs like root vegetables and whole grains, not macaroni or mashed-potato flakes. And make them part of a balanced meal, not the whole meal.
- Moderate your treats. More than any other time of year, the holiday season is associated with lots of "special" foods—turkey and stuffing, pumpkin pie, candied yams, green-bean casserole, latkes, Christmas cookies, etc. Some of these could put you way off your food plan, even if you managed not to stuff yourself the way so many people do. But others are just fine when eaten in moderation, or can be made much healthier—in fact, you couldn't do much better than a meal of turkey, baked yams, and fresh green beans. For everything else, make your mantra "just a taste," and stick to it. (But you can make Cranberry Relish Surprise [refer to the 10-Minute Recipe below] a daily habit.)
- Plan ahead for parties. Cocktail parties can be the downfall of any food plan, but they don't have to be. First, if you're expecting to be served treats or hors d'oeuvres instead of healthful food, have a protein-rich snack before you go. It'll prevent you from gobbling up appetizers or sweets out of sheer hunger, and it'll help keep your blood sugar steady even if you do have a few cookies or crab puffs. If there's a buffet, watch your portions carefully—it's easy to pile on the food, especially if there are a lot of choices you want to try. And if it's a potluck, bring along a dish that's both tasty and healthful—it'll guarantee there's something good for you to eat, and others will probably appreciate it, too.
- Don't stress out. A recent study at the University of California, San Francisco confirms what you already know: You're more likely to eat high-calorie comfort foods when you're under chronic stress. And the holidays can be a perfect storm of stressful conditions and treat availability.
You probably can't avoid the annoyances that come with holiday crowds, too little time or money, or lengthy family get-togethers, but you can keep them from getting you down. If you're working out regularly, you already have a leg up on the average person, because exercise helps you reduce tension and keep your mood upbeat. In fact, a recent study at Princeton University found that exercise may actually create new brain cells that are more resistant to stressful experiences.
Help yourself even more by doing something relaxing for a few minutes each day, whether it's yoga, meditation, or simply listening to calming music. And if you do start feeling stressed, stop for a few seconds and take slow, deep breaths instead of reaching for an extra snack.
- Don't abuse the booze. Yes, a glass of wine or champagne can be a nice way to celebrate the season, and it's pretty much obligatory on New Year's Eve. But too much drinking has all kinds of negative effects: extra calories (which your body will burn while storing carbohydrates), lowered inhibitions (which can lead to overeating, or behavior that will require an apology later on), and a feeling of sluggishness or worse the next day that can derail your fitness plan. As long as you're an adult and don't have problems with alcohol, an occasional drink or two is fine. But if your cheeks regularly get as red as Santa's, your belly may eventually resemble his too.
- Avoid the food-gift trap. You could stay away from heavy sweets all year and still find it hard to resist Grandma's special fudge, even if the box contains 2 full days' worth of calories and enough sugar to fuel an army of hummingbirds. So what should you do with food gifts? Store-bought baskets of fatty sausages and "cheese food" are fine to regift (or donate to a food bank), but homemade goodies are trickier. You'll have to be polite and enjoy a little, preferably in the giver's presence. Leave the rest out for the family to share, or bring it to work (where it'll probably be devoured quickly). If it's a treat you really love, divide it into small pieces and freeze them in individual baggies, so you won't be tempted to eat it all at once.
- Give yourself a break. If you do overindulge at some point, don't beat yourself up about it, or decide to give up entirely and start over in January. As long as you have a consistent fitness program, you're unlikely to lose the progress you've made. Just keep Pushing Play every day, go back to your food plan, and look forward to your healthiest holidays ever.
Related Articles
"Stay Fit This Holiday Season"
"3 High-Protein Winter Stew Recipes"
"Stay Warm, Lose Weight: 4 Diet-Friendly Hot Drinks"
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10-Minute Recipe: Cranberry Relish Surprise
Forget that gelatinous, can-shaped cranberry side dish, or the cranberries laced with enough sugar to put you into a coma. If you want to get your tart on this holiday season, try this healthy Shakeology® drink, fresh from the Beachbody® test kitchen.
1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology
2 cups cold cranberry juice
7 segments mandarin orange
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Optional: orange-zest twist for garnish
Blend ingredients till frothy, and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories Protein Fiber Carbs Fat Total Saturated Fat 315 17 g 4 g 51 g 3 g 1 g
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BBC's Newsnight has sensationally claimed that a 'leading politician from the Thatcher years' was embroiled in a widespread paedophile ring – and repeatedly raped boys from a children's home.
Alleged victim Steven Messham told reporters he was raped 'more than a dozen times' by the man, described on the programme as a 'shadowy figure of high public standing'.
But despite a string of damning allegations, Newsnight reporters said it didn't have 'enough evidence' to name the politician, sparking angry claims on Twitter that the Beeb 'bottled it'.
The revelation came just hours after MPs suggested the Corporation aired the controversial programme to act as a 'smokescreen' after it failed to broadcast allegations that Jimmy Savile was a paedophile last year.
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Five Years: From X to X By Patrick La Roque
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My name is Patrick La Roque and I'm a freelance photographer based in Montreal, Canada. I shoot people, spaces, street, products; I shoot to expose a narrative, no matter the subject.
I'm a founding member of the KAGE COLLECTIVE, an international group of independent photographers focused on visual essays and documentary projects, and operate a studio specializing in portrait and commercial work.
But at the end of the day, I'm really just a guy looking to tell a story.
I fell—hard. At the time this was little more than a whim, a crush really. The camera had the look, the swagger and the aura from a time when photography felt direct, instinctive and tactile. It conjured up visions of Duffy or Bailey stumbling through a London fog, doe-eyed model in tow, a time when passions ran wild and men were men and…sorry, going slightly overboard here. But if you're reading this, chances are you know what I mean: this camera was, of course, the Fujifilm X100.
It took everyone by surprise. I remember a community suddenly materializing out of thin air, photographers from all corners of the globe coming together through blogs and social media, to discuss and question and ponder over an endless stream of images. Those of us who had been lucky enough to grab one were fielding questions left and right, trading samples and trying to separate fact from fiction. Some said the camera couldn't focus. Others dismissed it as nothing more than a hipster toy, a pretty bauble for shooters with too much disposable income, fated to be roadkill on life's technological highway, sold off for pennies on eBay. Eventually, they said, it would fade out of existence.
Except it didn't.
A little over a year later I had purchased the newly announced X-Pro1, sold off my Nikon gear and hitched a ride on an X System train barely pulling out of the station. Just three lenses to choose from and a boatload of promises, hopes and wishes. But man…what a ride it turned out to be.
Standing inside Fujifilm Square in downtown Tokyo, watching the long-awaited XPro2 floating on a giant screen in a room packed full of journalists and photographers, I had to remind myself: NONE of this existed five years ago. Think about that for a second. Today the X Series encompass an entire line of acclaimed lenses, accessories and industry-leading mirrorless cameras; top models incorporate a sensor based on an array inspired by film processes that is unique to the system; an image-processor built entirely from scratch; film simulations that are a direct expression of Fujifilm's legacy and their desire to translate this to the digital realm. It also features a roster of official XPhotographers from all over the world and a thriving community of passionate users.
This may sound like hyperbole but I became the photographer I am today with the X System. Call it coincidence, fate, whatever, but the X cameras came along at the exact moment in time when my mind was shifting towards new horizons, and now it's hard to tell where one ended and the other began. Since day one they've been there for work, for family, for travel and every project I've thrown at them. I've seen the good, the bad, the missteps and the course adjustments along the way. I've witnessed the explosion of this ecosystem, transformed into what we know today. I learned about Kaizen, a term I'd never heard before, when my old X100 suddenly found a new lease on life; and then when my other cameras followed suit. But most of all I experienced first hand the ongoing exchange of ideas between Fujifilm and its community of photographers. I've seen very specific suggestions—from myself or from friends and colleagues— make their way to firmware updates, to new cameras down the line. I've seen an evolution that's been photographer driven at every step, through discussions and design meetings, hard work and what I can only describe as a genuine thirst for creating something worthwhile and exciting, placing photography—the craft, not just the gear—front and centre. And that's a nuance worth making: the craft.
During the anniversary event, Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey was asked about how he worked: "I just set the lens wide open and shoot…" he answered with a smile. Everyone laughed. It sounded simplistic, but it really spoke to the essence of what photography should be about and what the X Series actually represent: beyond all the amazing tech wizardry and spec sheets, photography is about connecting with the world around us and allowing our voices and theirs to be heard. It's about that fourth wall disappearing between ourselves and our subject, about slowing down and finding our way through the maze, with imagery to break down the barriers.
And yes, it's about soul.
I passed him in a stairwell—David Alan Harvey—while heading to the X-Photographers exhibition shortly after the main event. I only had time to quickly shake his hand and exchange a few words. I wanted to tell him about my summers on the Outer Banks as a kid, with my parents, my young sister. I wanted to talk about darkness and spirit and truth. Another day perhaps. Mostly I wanted to say yes, you're right: photography is the language of the world. And language is about vocabulary and emotion, not numbers and charts. Our cameras need to be enablers, universal translators.
The arc from X-Pro1 to X-Pro2 goes through an incredible amount of technological advancements at all levels, at a speed that is frankly astounding—we're talking leaps and bounds in merely a few short years.
And we could go through a checklist: the hybrid viewfinder, the evolution of the EVF, the build of the lenses, the processing; not to mention software advancements and features. I've had a chance to use most of the high end cameras along the way and each time I've been struck by how fast we were moving. But I think what many of us have also found within the X Series is a concern for the intangibles: not just perfection but character. Sharpness that can also embrace softness. The sound of a shutter or the glow in a lens flare. The zen, the feel and the flow of a system that becomes almost organic. None of this will ever appear on technical data charts or be listed in a feature set—but it isn't random and I believe this attention to the abstract may be the connective tissue that binds us to this system and makes it so intimate. All of this, put together…that's the enabler.
Perfection? Hell no—the quest would be over. But personality? Tons of it. There will be new challenges ahead and the ground is likely to keep shifting beneath our feet. Who knows what the future holds. But as long as the X Series maintain that sense of direction, remember who they are and what they're about, I have no worries about that future. In fact, I'm ecstatic. And nothing I've seen or heard so far leads me to feel otherwise. As long as the art of photography keeps lighting that path, we'll just keep diving and exploring the depths, the streets, the faces. We'll paint the poetry of life, as ugly or beautiful as it can humanly be, inspired by these brilliant machines in our hands.
So my wish for the X Series is a very simple one: let the next twenty years be like the last five.
I can hardly wait.


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CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Carolina Challenge Cup ended on a soggy note, as both of the final matches were canceled due to inclement weather, but that doesn't mean there weren't lessons to be learned in the Palmetto State. With the small sample size in mind, we assigned grades to the three Eastern Conference hopefuls in attendance: D.C. United, Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew.
D.C. UNITED (2-0-0, 4 GF / 1 GA): More than anything else, the 2012 Carolina Challenge Cup taught us one thing: Hamdi Salihi comes as advertised. The guy just scores goals, as evidenced by his two strikes in less than 90 minutes of action against the Fire and Battery.
Neither came with Dwayne De Rosario on the field, however, and United were also without Perry Kitchen and Bill Hamid during their two warmup matches, although the duo arrived late in the week from US Olympic camp. At this point, the fact that they haven't had their first team on the field together much ahead of opening day has to be the main concern for D.C.
Still, Ben Olsen's squad looked comfortable and confident in the second half of both of their games to walk away with the tournament crown, but they also looked shaky matching up with Patrick Nyarko and Dominic Oduro's speed and were put under pressure by the Battery at times, leaving them with plenty of rough spots to iron out before March 10.
CHICAGO FIRE (1-1-0, 1 GF / 1 GA): If Nyarko and Oduro can finish their opportunities in 2012, this is going to be a team to reckon with. If they can't, Chicago are going to be overly reliant on their midfield to pick up the slack.
The Ghanaian duo terrorized D.C. for the first half an hour in the tournament opener before Nyarko left the match as a precaution, finding space in the chanels to exploit and turning the corner on United's center backs, particularly Dejan Jakovic. What they didn't manage to do, however, was put the ball in the back of the net. Federico Puppo cleaned up a loose ball to seal a victory against the Crew, but Frank Klopas needs Nyarko and Oduro to produce.
Behind those two, the Fire looked solid, giving little away to United and keeping the Crew at bay without expending too much effort. Pável Pardo looks fit and motivated, and the rest of the pieces around him seem to be falling into place.
COLUMBUS CREW (0-1-1, 2 GF / 3 GA): Robert Warzycha's team has a solid foundation in place, but too many parts were missing to truly get an indication of what's to come in 2012 for Columbus.
William Hesmer ramped up his training in South Carolina, but didn't play a minute. Neither did Dilly Duka, who returned from Olympic duty with Kitchen and Hamid. Warzycha was planning on using Saturday night's game against D.C. as a final run through before opening the season in Colorado, but it didn't happen as rain left the field unplayable, leaving the Crew a little bit behind the curve.
Still, rookies Kirk Urso and Ethan Finlay looked good, Milovan Mirosevic was assured on the ball and surprisingly biting in the tackle and Tony Tchani was physical, if a little foul prone, anchoring the midfield. One concern is whether or not the Crew can create enough chances from open play.


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I've said it before, The Flag is Noob Bait!
But maybe I need to be more clear…
Eye of the Storm is NOT Warsong Gulch.
EotS is NOT a game that revolves around flags.
Yes the flag can be a circuit breaker when you can only get and maintain 2 nodes, but it's the nodes that count, it's bodies on node that count.
Yes you can win a game with only two bases and a flag, the issue is…
Who owns the flag?
I can't count how many EotS I have been in where both sides inch up by flag caps, the last team to cap being the winner.
The bigger the investment, the bigger the crash
The problem is, the more vital the flag is, the more troops you have to commit from your nodes, which in turn means your nodes are now too lightly defended.
The people fighting in the middle are too focused on the fight, and would need to disengage, wait until they were out of combat and then respond to the frantic and usually too late incoming call.
People intending to fight in the middle also have a longer run after a Rez as well as face the danger of a seeing two Spirit Rezzers if the node they are rezzing at get taken – then they may be in the starting point, then control of mid may be lost for a flag cap or two.
With the mid-control balance lost you need to commit more troops, troops you didn't have before, troops you don't have now.
With a node lost, your mid controllers HAVE to abandon mid to take at least a 2nd node a well as protect the remaining node from the inevitable Zerg.
You are now on the back foot and recovery will be more difficult than controlling 3-4 nodes from the start.
The other thing to consider is that the flag is worth zero points by itself. The flag gains value based on the number of nodes you hold and this increase is not linear. A flag cap with 2 nodes is more than 2×1 node, a flag cap with 3 nodes is worth more than 3×1 node, etc.
Likewise the point gain from holding nodes is nonlinear. similar to AB and BfG, the game is over in the blink of an eye if you control all the bases.
So holding only two bases just extends the time on the clock, well that and diminishing the value of flags.
More time on the clock = more time to cock up, or at the very least give your opponents time to recovery, Zerg your nodes and steal victory.
Take it, Don't cap it!
How do you encourage your flag-blind team mates to cap nodes rather than flags?
Ironically this is by grabbing the flag… the difference is you don't cap it. If there is no flag respawning in mid, there is no reason to be there, so now you can encourage them to take another node, or two.
Encourage them, vocally…
No cap until we have 3 bases!
Meanwhile your flag-blind opponents will want the flag and they will come to get it, at your node, next to your graveyard, far from their graveyard.
With your opponents now tied up crossing the map to get to your node where the flag taunt them, your hit team can start taking their nodes, pushing them back to the start point, further from all bases.
They are kind of bottle necked as you can snipe them as they try to get past your nodes "on their side of the map". A roving team can keep them away from crossing the flag bridge. The game is already over and they know it. A quick farm and you leave with max Conquest and Honor.
Better Yet, start right!
So imagine this flow from the Alliance perspective, just switch it about for Horde.
- Groups 1&2 go via DR to BeT, depositing 1 defender/caller at DR.
- Group 3 goes via MT to FRR, depositing 1 defender/caller at MT.
Yes, group 3 are probably sacrificial, but if the Horde leave to protect BeT (or are flag-blind) it could be an easy cap. Whatever the case you are breaking their momentum to MT.
Best case you get all 4 bases, or at least neutralise them, forcing them to rez on their big starting rock.
Now I know what you are thinking, the enemy will just run straight through.. but usually they don't, they run back to their base to cap, but hopefully, by the time they get there the base is gone, all the bases are gone, and the flag-blind in the middle don't know which way to run, but they run, in ones and twos, ultimately to their death.
Even if they do run through to your bases, they have to neutralise you and turn the node, which may take them a while, probably long enough for you to come back and engage them.
Remember you don't have to kill them to capture the node, you just need more bodies there. if they have 1, you need 2, if they have 5, you need 6… even 5 will stop the base turning.
THAT IS WHY YOU MUST FIGHT ON THE NODE, not the road in front of it, not on the bridges, not in midfield.
(I have seen too many occasions where we outnumbered our opponents, but the opponents fought ON the node, so it remained in their hands).
Meanwhile group 1&2 take BeT, wait until it turns (which will be quick with that many bodies) and push to clean up FRR if required or support the other nodes.
Roving the Bottleneck
Group 1, 2 & 3 now position themselves Horde side of the flag bridge. They can rove to protect BeT and FRR and block the Horde from the flag.
You must keep at least 1 on each node, so that the enemy always has to send at least 2 people to win the node!
So long as MT and DR are early with calls and your roving band is quick to respond you should have and keep 4 bases & control the flag.
A couple of flag caps later and the game is yours.
Just because the fights at the nodes are hard, doesn't mean they aren't worthwhile. It's just a matter of body count – living vs. dead, ON the node, to control a node.
Remember, if you have a nasty Elemental Shaman or Boomkin, they can reduce the enemy load on a node by blowing them off… into the void is nice, but off the node will do to begin with.
Once it's neutralized your job gets easier, once it's owned you respawn your own reinforcements.
Fall back position
Yes, yes… it can all unravel and next thing you know you only have two bases… seems like a better fall back position than starting position.
All being will you have knocked up a handy lead too, a bit more breathing space in case they get a few flag caps in a row.
That's OK, because you know what, Plan B isn't just about the Flag. It's about continuing the assault on at least one of their bases. Drag the flag-blind opponents away from the flag to defend, drag them all over the place. You may not keep a node, but if you can at least temporarily neutralize it, they lose a source of consistent points, they have to change plans, they are on the back foot and scrambling to turn the defeat about.
Diversify your options
It's about having options and starting with 2 bases limits those options. If you can start with a position of strength, depriving them of points and close graveyards early, you are in a stronger position than hoping to survive what is essentially a turtle… and turtles rarely work, offense is your best defense.
Go kill your opponents, just do it on their nodes so that you can capture them – two birds, one stone… HK's and a winning game.
Gnomer and Out!
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Jun Murata-House For Installation Residence
At Design Interviews
Interview with Jun Murata : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Jun Murata : the most important in my design is functionality and flexibility and rationality. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Jun Murata : It is to leave the unconscious resistance. Among the activities performed in daily life, the excessive design does not interfere with it. By giving the space with a blank, I would liked to provide a place for comfortable living and creative space. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Jun Murata : If it is possible to see many designers and clients who will be sympathized with my work, it is the greatest pleasure for me. I would like to keep in touch with them, also to accept critical remarks. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Jun Murata : I took a few years perhaps. In fact, she had been asked me to design few years ago. This project began to look for the site and the old building to be renovated. We have researched a number of buildings and site. In addition, I was busy with many works of the office I was working before. So, I took quite a time. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Jun Murata : In particular, the exsistence of old, but respectable "Toko" -an alcove of Japanese room, was the source of my inspiration. It was important that how I should translate this Japanese traditional style into modern style Her requirements as the artist has been quite match the concept of me that either the space of exhibition functional rational this place. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Jun Murata : No. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. Jun Murata : I would have been affected from the minimalism in Japanese tradition. For example, it is from the beautiful temples and gardens in Kyoto. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Jun Murata : No. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Jun Murata : No .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Jun Murata : That's why this is the house for the artist's exhibition and display. Similarly, it is space itself that the place of installation of various light. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. Jun Murata : CAD, and 3D studio MAX. and handwriting drawings. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Jun Murata : Though it is so small and sensitive part, it is the slit which has various width. Each slits has meaning has function. For example, the slit on the ceiling, it contains the indirect light, the sliding door rail, and sheer curtains rail. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Jun Murata : No. Speaking by force, it is many carpenters and craftsmen. Because it is necessary to construct carefully in this work, I told my detail design and adjustments everyday. I supported them and also sometimes constructed by myself. I could learn many things from them. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Jun Murata : It was dependent on the status of the existing building. It is that caused by the number and direction of openings and windows, and the old structure and floor plan. Since this is a project of renovation, it is natural. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Jun Murata : It may be said, not the challenge of me, it was a challenge of carpenters. Under tight cost, short schedules, and my stringent requirements for details, they gave us to achieve work very delicate. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Jun Murata : Because I wanted to make sure such a small project are to be positioned among the awards race like this. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. Jun Murata : In renovation project like this, unlike the new construction, the area that can be designed is limited. This is due to the situation of the various existing building. In particular, because of the existing structure, it will be forced to make any adjustment in the direction of the design. At such times, I must be determined by judgment instantaneous rather than contemplation. .
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Discussion in 'Camping Toys' started by tafflink, Dec 3, 2007.
I'm looking for guidance.
The length of trip and ease of reprovisioning always dictates this for me. If it will be easy to resupply along the way I tend to eat more fresh stuff. If the trip is more remote and harder to resupply I take dehyrated meals like those from Mountainhouse, Backpackers Pantry, etc.
I enjoy the convenience of the dehydrated meals as I can just boil water, pour some in the pouch, seal it, wait, and then eat a hot meal. There are some that I like pretty well, and others that I don't really care for. Personaly, I like the chilimac from Mountainhouse pretty well, it's tasty, and hearty. If all I have to worry about is boiling water all I take along are my pocket rocket stove, and a stainless cup. I use the stainless cup for boiling water for meals, as well as for having oatmeal in the morning, and for coffee and tea. It makes for a pretty compact, light cooking kit.
Of course things change if you can resupply every couple of days. Add a small pot and frying pan to the above kit and you can be enjoying stew (either home made or canned), bacon, eggs, etc. If you use the search function you'll find some meals that folks on here have prepared that are pretty spectacular looking.
I suppose it depends on what you're carrying and how close to a grocery store you are. If I have a cooler and access to a mega-mart, I like to grab some of those frozen cornish game hens. Since they're frozen like a brick, they take all day to thaw (in the cooler). But, they're small, taste great and are easy to cook over a small fire or stove. If you're travelling more lightly, then dehydrated is they way to go.
+1 on the Mountainhouse Chili Mac. Sometimes I pack along Ramen noodles and Hormel Chili or Dinty Moore Beef Stew. Heat the stuff up right in the can and pour it over the cooked, Ramen noodles. Oreo or Chips Ahoy cookies for desert. Ain't nothin better than camp chow after a good day of riding, except maybe a little JD around the fire later.
Cigarettes and Tic Tacs.
you forgot coffee!
last trip we ate:
Crab cakes, pork tenderloin, rib eye steaks, pasta and sausage, grilled tuna ........and a bottle of KNOB CREEK. All cooked by us at the camp site.
How cheap are you? Things that are easy to cook on the road, require no refrigeration and available from grocery stores:
Canned chicken/turkey
Oatmean the instant stuff or old fashoned stuff packed in sandwich bags.
Macaroni and cheese
Canned beef stew
Canned chili
Canned vegetables
Peanut butter
Raisins or other dried fruit
Weight Watcher full meal bars
A quick meal, package of Ramen, can of boned chicken, can of vegall, tobasco, salt and pepper to taste. Takes five minutes
A quick breakfast, 1/4 cup oatbran, 1/4 cup raisins, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg prepackaged in a ziplock bag, 1 1/4 cup water. Bring water to boil, add contents of bag, simmer 5 minutes.
Cowboy coffee - 1/4 cup coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar in ziploc bag. Bring 2 cups water to boil, add contents of bag and let steep 5 minutes. Filter coffee through a piece of screen or your dew rag.
You guys are making me hungry! More than that, I want to get on my bike and go out in the woods and cook something.
depends on the type of trip and distance from food.
Breakfast: Oatmeal and coffee
Lunch: Diner somewhere on the road, GORP and snacks all day if on the trail.
Dinner: For dehydrated splurge: www.maryjanesfarm.com, by far the best and healthiest of the dehydrateds. Usually a rice or noodle pack from the regular grocery store plus protein--steak or burger if close enough to camp to not spoil, hotdogs or canned salmon (I am sick of tuna) if further away.
Don't forget the pre-cooked BACON--the best camp food to hit the grocery store EVER.
And a Prevost support vehicle? .
There was a good past and recent thread about camping recipes that has some interesting takes on camping feeds.
I can carry 2 days of food, breakfast,lunch and dinner keeping what ever needs to be kept cold cold. A nice breakfast of eggs,bacon,and coffee. A snack lunch and then a nice dinner, usually salmon, steam veggies and a nice glass of wine.
This meal takes about 15 minutes total to make and clean up takes less. This cooking settup (not counting the one 442 stove and cookware) folds flat and fits in the lid of one Jesse bag.
THAT is a nice set-up.
Really, it comes down to how much effort and time you want to put into camp cooking.
what is a pocket rocket stove??????????
My cooking while camping days are over, except for Mre's. I'm not much for restaurants while camping either, so I usually get something from a deli or some kind of take out. I always carry nuts, power bars, peanut butter & crackers and a few cans of other favorites just in case like vienna sausage, beanies, ham, tuna.
The Mountain House meals are pretty good in a pinch or when fresh provisions aren't practical. Otherwise, the sky's the limit. I carry a nicely setup kitchen on the bike, and can make most anything in camp that I can at home. You're really only limited by your creativity.
It's made by MSR. It's a very small stove that screws onto the disposable cannisters. It weighs like 2.5oz, and the flame is very adjustable. It comes in a great little hard plastic case. It is very tiny, but the way it folds out it supports a pot well. I almost always have it in my bike. It and one of the small size cannisters fit inside my stainless steel cup with folding handles. It cools very quickly after us as well. It's great for quick stops alongside the road or trail to brew a cup of coffee or tea.
I also have a few different multifuel and white gas stoves. For most bike travel though the pocket rocket has become my favorite. I like that you can use different size cannisters. For longer trips I will usually carry one larger on and one of the very small ones. If the large one runs out I have the small one to use until I can replace the larger one. For short trips, one small one is plenty.
Minute Rice, curry powder (or other seasonings) sealed in Foodsaver bags. Using a JetBoil; add a cup of boiling water right into the bag. Add canned (or now in a zippack) chicken or a can of Dinty Moore stew and enjoy.
JetBoils are nice especially for breakfast; can boil a max of 2 cups of water. Use one for oatmeal and one for coffee


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Another noobie question.
What is the difference between plugins vs extensions. Why do you attach plugins only initcomponent?. why not attach it later?.
How do i convert plugins to extension.
Give me example and then explanation.
Thank you very much.
I need to create form plugin and attach to the parent later stage on demand.


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