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Valerie Harper's terminal life
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By Dr. Gary Scott Smith
In response to recently being diagnosed with a rare and terminal type of brain cancer, sitcom star Valerie Harper declared, "we are all terminal." In a cover story for "People" magazine and an interview on CNN, Harper, age 73, stressed that she is determined to live the limited time she has on earth to the utmost. Best known for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and its spinoff, "Rhoda," she insisted that she is trying to focus on the moment. In addition, she expressed gratitude for her wonderful marriage and enjoyable television career. "I really look at my life as blessed," Harper stated.
Those who receive word that their time on earth is likely to be brief often respond as Harper did by emphasizing that they intend to make the most of their final days and by remembering and cherishing the best aspects of their lives. These individuals sometimes also take comfort in their contributions to society and children who will remain when they are gone.
While before 1945 Americans often talked about death, we rarely mention death today. In the past people discussed death and frequently witnessed it as loved ones died at home in their own beds. Today we try to sanitize death and keep it out of view. Yes, we often have to deal with tragedies--in Aurora, Colo.; Newtown, Conn.; soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan; and victims of natural disasters--but most of the time we can keep death out of sight and mind.
However, despite all the amazing advances humanity has made in medical technology, the words of the Psalmist are still true: "Our days may come to 70 years, or 80, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away" (Psalms 90:10, NIV). We will all someday die. Pastors and priests continually hear parishioners with incurable diseases say, "It wasn't until I learned I was terminal that I learned how to live." Harper is right. We are all mortal. Our life may end tomorrow, next year, or 90 years from now, but it will end.
As Christians around the world celebrate Easter this year, we are reminded of another way to deal with our impending death in addition to those previously mentioned: we can rejoice in the biblical promise of unending future life in heaven. Heaven's wonders are regularly described as luscious, stunning, spellbinding, exhilarating, and captivating. We routinely use the adjective "heavenly" in literature and conversation to describe life's most joyful experiences. To the faithful, majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls, breath-taking canyons, magnificent cathedrals, pealing organs, angelic choirs, and sensational symphonies all pale compared with the dazzling beauty and splendor that awaits them in heaven. If God could create such a spectacular earth and endow human beings with such marvelous gifts of creativity in the arts, sciences, and industry, many people reason, the heavenly home, which He has prepared for them to live in forever, must be even more fantastic.
Throughout church history, Christians have generally agreed that the saints' communion with and worship of God the Father and Jesus will be central to heavenly life. They have concurred that heaven will be more spectacular and beautiful than anyone can imagine and that life there will be far more enjoyable than it is on earth. They have envisioned a heaven where the saints recognize family and friends and enjoy closer relationships with them than they did on earth. Social events, work, service of others, leisure activities, and spiritual growth will all continue in heaven. Christians have portrayed heaven as a destination and a reward, relief from earthly trials, a perpetual reunion with those we love, and humanity's real home and true country. Heaven has been described as the New Jerusalem and Paradise Regained, the community of saints and the eternal Eucharist, everlasting Easter and a million Christmases, and the eternal, ever-growing experience of God.
Yes, we are all terminal. Remembering that, we should strive to live life to the fullest, cherish relationships, and love and serve others. We can take satisfaction in the work we do and the contributions we make. However, in a more important way, Christians argue, we are not terminal. We will live forever. As Christians celebrate Easter, we rejoice because Christ's resurrection is the first fruit. It assures those who trust in him as their Savior that they will someday join him in heaven.
Dr. Gary Scott Smith chairs the history department at Grove City College and is a fellow for faith and the presidency with The Center for Vision & Values. He is the author of "Heaven in the American Imagination" (Oxford University Press). � 2013 by The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. The views & opinions
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How can you keep the flame of intimacy alive in your relationship at times when sex is off the menu?
While sex can be an important part of the way you and your partner are intimate with each other, one of the key things about sex is that it's a form of communication between the two of you. When your sex life is taking a back seat for a while, try to find other ways of communicating your feelings with each other as well as other ways of offering your partner sexual fulfillment, if you are able. If you are concerned that any of these ideas will lead your partner onto the road to wanting sex and putting you in the position where you have to decline, then make a point of sitting down and discussing with him or her what you are, and aren't, comfortable with right now to help avoid any misunderstandings.
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Khaluf Al Salim is a recent arrival to regional Victoria; he says he mostly supports the Prime Ministers decision to send new boat arrivals to Papua New Guinea.
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Apple-Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
Yield: 2 servings.
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Amount per serving
- Calories: 325
- Calories from fat: 16%
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated fat: 2.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 13.7g
- Carbohydrate: 55.9g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
- Iron: 0.0mg
- Sodium: 619mg
- Calcium: 0.0mg
- 1/3 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, cored and peeled
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 (1/2-ounce) slices Canadian bacon
- Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray
- Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 15 minutes. Scrape yogurt into a small bowl, using a rubber spatula. Add honey and cinnamon; stir well. Spread yogurt mixture evenly over 2 muffin halves.
- Slice apple crosswise into thin rings; place 1 ring over yogurt mixture on each muffin half, reserving remaining apple.
- Sprinkle cheese over apple on muffins; top with bacon and remaining 2 muffin halves.
- Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add sandwiches; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with remaining apple slices.
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20th July: Click here to read the 2014 AGM minutes.
9th June:
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the 2014 annual general meeting of the Club will be held at Kurri Kurri Bowling Club on Monday 14 July 2014 at 6:00pm for the following purposes.
To receive the reports of the President and the Secretary and the accounts for the year ended 2013/2014
To elect Office Bearers
To consider and, if thought fit, pass any special resolutions and/or notices of motion that have been received in accordance with the Constitution
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Dated Monday 09 June 2014
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18th March: Buttai speedway rider, Jye Ethridge is keen to further his record when he competes in the opening round of the Kurri Kurri Speedway Club Championship this Saturday 22 March 2014. Read more...
14th March: The opening round of the Kurri Kurri Speedway Club Championship will be held this Saturday 22 March 2014 and officials are gearing up for a busy schedule. Read more...
Sam Masters in 500cc final
4th February: CAMPTON AND MASTERS FULL OF CONFIDENCE. Read more...
23rd January: NOTICE OF CLUB MEETING.Kurri Kurri Speedway Club Special Resolution General Meeting
Kurri Kurri Bowling Club 24th February 2014, 6.00 pm.
16th January: New Supp Regs page.
Supplementary regulations for all Kurri Kurri speedway meetings will now be available on this website. Go to the page to download the regs and entry form.
21st December: FORMER WORLD CHAMP BACK UNDER SEIGE
Hunter region riders are preparing a tough return to race riding for former World Speedway Champion, Chris Holder at Kurri Kurri Speedway on Boxing Night 26 December 2013. Read more.
Chris Holder acknowledges fans as he leaves hospital.
3rd December:
The rider list for the 2013 NSW Speedway Senior Solo Championship to be contested at Kurri Kurri Speedway this Saturday night (07 December) is one of the strongest fields in recent years and local riders seem certain to be in serious contention for the crown. Read more.
After a full season of 'double up' racing in the tough grind of professional speedway racing in the United Kingdom, Jason Doyle could be forgiven for wanting to put his feet up and relax. Read more.
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26th November:
News release for the 2013 Solo Championship. Click here to download.
17th November:
The quiet village of Buchanan was just a few kilometres away, but it was a Buchanan from New Zealand that was making a noise at Kurri Kurri Speedway on Saturday.
Husband and wife duo, Andrew Buchanan and Phillipa Burns from Palmerston, NZ scored two wins from three rides in the opening round of the Blackchrome Speedway Sidecar Grand Slam, before heavy rain forced officials to abandon the meeting. Following a nervous third place in their first race, Buchanan and Burns scored two impressive wins in their next two races, including a victory over current Australian champion Darrin Treloar.
The racing was extremely competitive, so much so that when the meeting was abandoned after three of the five rounds of qualifying heats, seven riders were separated by only two points. Current Australian speedway sidecar champion Darrin Treloar and his Lake Macquarie passenger Blake Cox shared the lead on eight (8) points with three times world speedway sidecar champions Mick Headland and Paul Waters from Murray Bridge, South Australia.
New Zealanders Buchanan and Burns had scored seven (7) points along with two other pairings – Shane Hudson and Brad Pitt from Sydney and current Sidecar Glam Slam champions, Mark Plaisted and Brian Anthony from South Australia.
Crowd favourites Grant Bond (Maitland) and Glen Cox (Boolaroo) were well in contention with six (6) points as were Queenslanders Stuart Firth and Yolanda Wilken.
The series now takes a break for the Xmas/New Year period before the second round will be held at Murray Bridge Speedway, South Australia on 4 January 2014.
The next race meeting at Kurri Kurri Speedway will be on Saturday 7 December when the officially sanctioned 2013 NSW Speedway Senior Solo Championship will be held.
11th November:
News release about the Blackchrome Sidecar Grand Slam. Click here to download.
Darren Treloar and Hayden Bond in action.
5th November:
News release about the U21 NSW Championship. Click here to download.
Ryan Douglas (QLD) competing for Scunthorpe Scorpions in 2013 British Premier League
Below is the link for the sidecar grand slam ad on youtube.
3rd November:
Rider list for the U21 NSW Championship. Click here to download.
Ryan Douglas
News about Mason Campton and the U21 NSW Championship. Click here to download.
21st Ocober:
Jack Holder leading at recent Kurri Kurri race meeting - photo by Paul Galloway
Despite holding a comfortable lead in the 2013 Club Championship as well as in the $10 000 Heffernan Motorsport Series, Newcastle speedway rider Sam Masters will be determined to finish on a high note when he contests the final round of both series at Kurri Kurri Speedway this Saturday (26 October).
Masters has established an unassailable lead in the rich Heffernan Motorsport Series mainly due to the withdrawal from the series of his nearest challenger, Central Coast rider, Taylor Poole who sustained a broken leg in a recent race meeting at Tamworth Speedway. Masters has a 23 point lead in the Club Championship but with other riders spurred on to fight out the remaining places in both events, Masters will be keen to finish the daytime racing season at Kurri Kurri on a high.
Fellow Newcastle riders, Daine Stevens and Michael Penfold, along with Jack Holder (Appin) are tightly bunched on points behind Masters in the Heffernan Motorsport series. Central Coast rider, Tyler King joins Stevens, Penfold and Holder as strong chances for the runner-up spot in the Club Championship.
The senior sidecar Club Championship is certainly not a 'done deal'. Local teenagers Hayden Bond and Brady Cox (61 points) have a narrow three point lead over current Australian Sidecar Champion Darrin Treloar (58 points) and his new passenger Blake Cox, Brady's brother.
The final round of the Junior 125cc Solo Club Championship will get the day of racing underway at 1:30pm with the remaining divisions to commence at 3:30pm.
This will be the final daytime event of the autumn/winter season with the Kurri Kurri Speedway Club having a bumper spring/summer night season scheduled to begin just two weeks later with two major speedway meetings on consecutive weekends in November.
The 2013 NSW Under 21 250cc State Championship and the 2013 NSW Under 21 350cc State Championship will be decided on Saturday night 09 November. Motorcycling Australia just recently approved the separation of the two engine classes. The opening round of the 2013/2014 Speedway Sidecar Grand Slam will be held the following Saturday night 16 November. The series will be held over seven rounds including events in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
For further information contact
Peter Campton – President - Kurri Kurri Speedway Club Inc – 0450 270 070
Denise Garratt – Secretary/Treasurer – Kurri Kurri Speedway Club Inc – 0417 467 872
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12th June:
Fifty riders have taken part in the opening three rounds of the inaugural $10 000 Heffernan Motorsport Series for senior solo riders. The introduction of the series has created unprecedented interest from riders and fans for the normally quiet downtime of the speedway season.
The 10 round series is being held at three NSW speedway tracks at Tamworth, Kurri Kurri and Napean. The next two rounds will be held on back-to-back weekends with round 4 at Napean Raceway on Saturday 22 June and round 5 at Loxford Park Speedway, Kurri Kurri on Saturday 29 June.
Newcastle rider Sam Masters is the current series leader. He has amassed the maximum 45 points and holds a two point lead over Gosford rider Taylor Poole.
The top ten riders in the series after three rounds are:
1 Sam Masters 45
2 Taylor Poole 43
T3 Michael Penfold 39
T3 Jake Allen 39
5 Daine Stevens 37
6 Tony Phillips 34
7 Tyler King 31
8 Mark Unicombe 30
T9 Luke Richards 29
T9 Alan McDonald 29
T9 Kieran Sproule 29
T9 Brodie Waters 29
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23rd April:
Kurri Kurri speedway rider Mason Campton is frustrated with a capital 'F'. He was to have ridden in the 2013 British Speedway Premier League competition but has not been able to obtain a visa. Now the Australian autumn/winter speedway racing calendar is in full swing but his bikes and equipment are still in England.
"I just can't take a trick," Campton said. "The first round of the Club Championship has been run, the first round of the $10 000 motorsport series has been run and the second round of the Club championship is on Sunday and I've missed the lot. Giving riders a head start is not a good thing."
Newcastle speedway rider Sam Masters also has not been able to obtain a visa to fulfil his contractual obligations in Great Britain, but he won the opening round of the Club Championship last month and scored top points in the opening round of the rich motorsport series at Tamworth Speedway last weekend.
The second round of the eight round 2013 Kurri Kurri Speedway Club Championship will be held at Loxford Park Speedway, Kurri Kurri this Sunday. Events for junior and senior solo speedway riders, events for junior and senior sidecar riders and events for quad riders will make for a hectic day of speedway. Quad rider Jeff McKee is expected to compete after recovering from a heavy fall during the A Final in the opening round of the Club Championship last month.
All paying adults attending the race meeting on Sunday will receive a complimentary, full colour Kurri Kurri Speedway Club 2013 events postcard calendar.
Junior 125cc solo and junior sidecar events will begin at 9:30am with the junior 250cc/350cc solo, senior solo, senior sidecar and quad events getting underway at 12:00pm.
Club Championship Leaders After Round 1
Senior Solo – Sam Masters (Newcastle)
Senior Sidecar – Banjo Smith/Brett Carr (Kurri Kurri)
Junior 250/350 Solo – Tyler King (Central Coast)
Junior 125 Solo – Mitchell Cluff (Toronto)
Junior Sidecar – not contested
Quads – Tobey Hyde (Newcastle)
For further information contact
Peter Campton – President - Kurri Kurri Speedway Club Inc – 0450 270 070


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To celebrate World Usability Day (WUD) and this year's theme of education, Foolproof and Flow will be throwing open its doors to students from the HCI masters programmes of UCLIC and City University London's HCID.
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1 in 91 Kids Has Autism -- Why?
A pediatrician weighs in.
One in 91 American children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a disturbing new study has found. In 2007, that number was 1 in 150 kids. Why is this number increasing?
Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson, author of the upcoming book Dangerous or Safe (which hits bookstores Thursday), says: "This study, though tragic in its results, continues to support the theory that vaccine preservative did not cause the spike in autism seen in the last two decades. There has been no thimerosal in vaccines (except flu vaccines) for more than eight years, and the incidence of autism seems to be steadily climbing. Now it is also possible that the definition of autism is changing, and the number of kids who actually have autism isn't really going up, but it's clearly not going down either. If mercury preservative were to blame, then the cohort of kids born since 2001 should have significantly lower rates of autism, and they don't appear to."
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|Dr. Cara Natterson, a graduate of Harvard University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and author of "Your Toddler: Head To Toe," is a pediatrician and mother of 2. She is working on her forthcoming book, "Dangerous or Safe?"
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The Battle Creek Enquirer and the Jackson Citizen Patriot report the body was found Monday in Calhoun County's Albion Township.
Chief Scott Kipp of the Albion Department of Public Safety says 42-year-old Donna Jean Frost was last seen Jan. 14 and reported missing Jan. 20. Police say they think she was killed at her Albion home. Kipp says the body was in a hole used for burning brush.
Kipp says investigators learned the 47-year-old suspect was in Conover, N.C., and he was arrested Sunday on a warrant for an unrelated charge. He's being returned to Michigan.
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Chowhounder suggestions for meals while Camping?
- Kazy Ctn Sep 2, 2010 09:28 AM
Hey Folks,
So I'm planning a 5-6 day trip into the woods and I'd love to hear some ideas for food. I've already read a previous thread (http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/6559...) and got a few ideas there, but since I'll mostly be carrying everything on my back, my trip comes with a few caveats:
- No heavy cast iron (dutch ovens or skillets are out), only a couple of lightweight aluminum pots and a small grill grate. I'll have little other cooking gear / utensils and only a wood fire for heat
- Minimal on-site prep. Pre-made/seasoned dishes are definitely a bonus.
- Nothing very temperature sensitive - I may be able to keep a few things cold for a couple days, but probably can't do things like fish, chicken, milk, etc.
- Nothing very fragile/squashable - bananas, tomatoes, eggs, most types of bread, etc. won't work
On trips like this in the past, I've usually done grilled sausages or pre-marinated kabobs for the first couple of days (super easy and require no utensils or clean up). Then I have to move to cans, PBJs, or rehydrated stuff for the remainder. Do my fellow 'hounders have any campfire classics that might fit the bill? I'd love to hear suggestions for breakfasts. lunch and dinners!
Thanks from Oregon!
My introduction to serious backpacking with a couple of Oregon college kids included:
- Mtn House freeze dried meals
- instant oatmeal
- hot jello
- pop tarts
- peanut butter in reusable squeeze tubes
- salami
- pilot bread
seasoned instant mashed potatoes (various flavors) are convenient and not too bad.
quick grits
90 sec. rice pouches. Better than instant, but heavier. Use less fuel than regular rice
couscous is another quick starch
tuna and salmon in foil pouches. Even spam comes in single slice pouches.
boil in a bag Indian and Thai meals - try a few at home to see if you like them. Some are spicy hot.
If you want milk, hispanic groceries carry whole dried milk, Nestle Nido brand.
If there's a Trader Joes near you, they have a good selection of nuts and dried fruits, chocolate (covered espresso beans), instant foods, even squeeze tube apple sauce. :)
Durable breads include bagels, flour tortillas, pilot bread, pita bread and naan.
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+1 to the roast beef hash from TJs, although getting it to brown in a lightweight skillet might be a challenge.
The Uncle Ben's Bistro Express meals can be prepared in a skillet (as opposed to a microwave), and they actually don't taste bad (although a little high in salt). You could easily amp up the protein by bringing along some dried sausage, and throwing that in with the meal. They weigh about 8 oz. each, so six dinners would be 3 lbs.
Breakfast is tricky; you could bring pancake mix that only needs water, but I've never found one that's very good, and syrup is heavy and sticky! At Scout camp, we soaked beans over night, and then fried them with onions and salt pork the next morning. We had a "seasoning pack", which I think was basically chili powder and salt, but I'm sure you could figure out one on your own.
I know bread would be a problem, but I've found that heavy European style ryes don't go stale for quite some time, and they're substantial enough that they won't get squished, especially if you have some tupperware or similar container.
And grabbing a few extra condiment packets your next time at the drive-through might spice things up without adding lots of extra weight..
There's a "foods to take to burning man" thread that was here about a week ago, but the parameters are similar. Check it out.
Tuna helper with the foil pack tuna, works great for supper when folks are real hungry and just want to eat, light and compact. if it calls for milk, bring powdered milk.
My favorite...
some beef jerkey rehydrated in a pot of simmering beans. Great protein, very filling and easy.
I have a GREAT backpacking cookbook that has been around since the seventies if you want the name of it. Perfect for backpacking as opposed to park and camp.
Take any box of couscous with you, and prepare as you would in your lightweight aluminum pan. add a fifteen ounce can of crushed tomatoes and small can of sliced black olives and a small shaker of parmesan to sprinkle on top. Fabulous! I don't know if you have little kids coming along or not, but that's a very adult friendly dish. A can of drained garbonzos ups the protein. And what the heck, if you want, buy a small box of wine, and before you go, carefully remove the hard carboard box. You end up with a small, lightweight bladder of wine which goes well with this dish.
Here's another one that is more kid friendly, but I LOVE It anyway for adults. Ridiculously simple. Heat one can of plain spaghetti O's, add to that one can of DRAINED black beans and sprinkle a little grated cheese on top if you have it Sounds gross but it's so good.
For breakfasts, here's what I did this summer backpacking. At HOME, take some white flour tortillas and spread them with a layer of good peanut butter, then a thin layer of Nutella hazelnut spread, sprinkle with dried coconut and sunflower seeds, then roll up tightly and then tightly roll these up individually in plastic wrap and store in a zip lock baggie. No need to keep cold and VERY yummy!
You can alter these with adding chia seeds, raisins, etc. Very healthy, too.
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The mention of Nutella reminds me that Cost Plus World Markets sells this in little single service packets. They carry a variety of items (many inports) in small, shelf stable packages that convenient for travel and camping.
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Lots of good info, and lots of links to other posts...
I second, from thirty years experience, the instant mashed taters, instant grits (or oatmeal packs), powdered milk, home made gorp (but I'd leave out melty chocolates). Also good and light are hot cocoa packets or real cocoa, sugar and powdered milk in a ziploc, instant coffee--a must-have, instant gatorade or other types of instant drinks, tea bags. EmergenC packets are awesome.
You can't really go without, especially if you plan to cook in/on your wood fire, aluminium foil, spray olive oil in a can--for use with fish or taters in foil. Baking small potatoes in the coals of a mellowed out fire is a great way to prepare something fresh that doesn't require refrigeration. They do need to be treated as usual meaning poke lots of fork holes in them first!
Freeze dried food gets kind of old, especially when so much of it is very high in sodium but try to remember that you'll be sweating a ton and the sodium will actually be needed. Plus, those packets are not only light but essential in case you have a day of poor fishing.
Don't skimp on utensils. Bringing real metal utensils makes a big difference especially when you go to stir something in the pot and realize you only brought plastic ware to avoid added weight. Yes, I did that once. Worth mentioning.
Little containers of real milk or soy milk in those individual serving sized tetra packs can be nice to have along even though they add weight. Set a weight limit and then after your pack is ready, if you have extra room weight-wise, add a couple of those and you'll be glad you did. I never went over 45 pounds and was very small (90 lbs) most of my backpacking years and was still able to carry 45. You'll probably be able to pack much lighter nowadays!
We often brought fresh corn on the cob but it does need to stay cool-ish and to be kept from animals. We kept ours in a thick rubbermaid and the critters still found their way in. Could be nice on the first night though...with a little of that butter flavoured olive oil spray, wrap it in the foil and put it on your grill. Corn does not take long to cook and can easily be burned.
Dehydrated everything! If you don't have a dehydrator, natural markets carry those little containers of "just tomatoes" and "just berries" and so on. They weigh nothing and are super flavorful. They are pricey in my opinion but yummy.
Apples are another popular treat for the critters but are so tasty and don't require refrigeration. Love apples when camping...I would bring a whole 5lb bag if you are able to hang up your food out of reach bear-bag style.
Don't forget the essentials such as the aluminium pot handle, an oven mitt (that you don't care about) for retrieving potatoes from the coals, a tiny or regular can opener, sugar, salt, pepper, that non-stick olive oil or cooking spray, a spatula, gorp or granola with nuts. I got kind of carried away but it was fun to be reminded of the old back packing days...
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Speaking of tetrapacks, CostPlus sells Spanish gazpacho this way (390g).
Thanks guys - got some more good ideas here. I was already planning on foil wrapped baked potatoes going straight into the coals and this time I might try "pre-seasoning" by cutting open and dropping in butter, chives, etc. before leaving. That way I wont have to carry the ingredients separately and the flavors will meld while cooking. Fajitas were another good idea in the same style of doing kebabs - premarinating in a ziplock and bring along some flour tortillas which will keep well and not get squashed. (no utensils and minimal cleanup as well!)
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With everyone dug in and refusing to compromise, the National Assembly kicks off two bloody months of hearings. Neil Young is gently critiqued for his views on Alberta's oil patch. Not all of us appreciated Chris Christie's apology. And the Toronto Star unwittingly pumps Rob Ford's tires.
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There is no way to reduce the risk of a tanker spill in the Douglas Channel to zero. Human error or equipment malfunction can always be a factor, as they have been in so many recent industrial tragedies.
It's OK to kill bald eagles in support of the wind energy industry, but not OK for ducks to die in an Alberta tailings pond.
When you're as politically weakened as President Obama, and desperate for a "victory" wherever you can get it, a project like Keystone makes a pretty juicy-looking target.
There has not been concerted opposition from environmental and native groups to proposals for pipelines going east — until now
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It would not only increase the cost of doing business in the oil sands, it would also raise the price of power and make Alberta a less attractive place for large industrial facilities of all kinds.
Elements in both Wildrose and the NDP worry that good old fire-and-brimstone policies are being usurped in the search for electoral success. It's the traditional quandary: remain true to your principles, or sideline the unpopular ones in pursuit of power? Maybe the Liberals have the right approach, in embracing a new leader with almost no policies at all.
If you're going to rant against the oilsands, shouldn't you have a coherent argument?
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The idea exporting 'our' resources for processing elsewhere is somehow impoverishing has a certain persuasive appeal, if you don't stop to think about it
How can a pipeline be bad for the U.S. but good for Canada, an environmental disaster in one country but a job-creator in another, backed by a friend of the oil industry who supports the oil industry's worst enemies?
The New York Times seems to believe the oil industry is a new phenomenon, that just popped up on the prairie while Canadians weren't looking.
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Ignore the Doom-and-Gloom Crowd When They Talk About $40 OilI just returned from a week down South with a few of my energy clients. It's good to get my hands dirty and remind myself firsthand what is going on at the project level of some of the country's top energy companies.
But when I returned home this weekend, I made the mistake of flicking on the television and opening the newspaper.
I can't believe that the pundits are now predicting that oil will fall to $40 a barrel. They also are projecting that the entire natural gas sector is going to collapse.
Here we go again.
Yes, we are wrestling with an energy sector that remains gun shy on elements from market volatility to geopolitical tensions.
And sure, $40 a barrel is possible, but only in an improbable situation where global demand for oil completely collapses, along with the world economy.
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Normally, when gas and oil prices accelerate on both sides of the Atlantic, alternative energy sources come into focus and become a big part of that "energy independence" discussion.
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During the run up to mid-$4 gas and $147 a barrel oil in 2008, many assumed these costs would continue to advance. That made alternative sources - especially renewables such as solar, wind, biofuels, and geothermal - more attractive to investors, politicians, and energy enthusiasts.
Alternative sources are more expensive than conventional oil, gas, or coal. They are, however, more environmentally friendly. Paying those higher costs was regarded as a tradeoff for cleaner energy sources and a reduction in emissions.
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U.S. Oil and Gas Squeezes Alternative Energy ProspectsIt's part of the reason why I've recently avoided alternative energy companies like First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ) or SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWR) in my Energy Advantage portfolio.
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Releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
Trial balloons floated all over Washington during the past few days. The only reason politicians didn't move on this sooner (say a few months ago) was the price level.
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Last year, we wrote a series of blogs about award show hosts, evaluating how their personal brands interplay with the brand of the ceremonies themselves. We took a look at Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as the hosts of the Golden Globes and dark horse Seth MacFarlane, the raunchy mastermind behind Ted and Family Guy who hosted last year's Academy Awards.
This year, the Golden Globes invited Poehler and Fey back to the stage, and the duo again delivered—playing up the relaxed, irreverent and self-depreciating attitude that their brands, and the show, have in common. One of our favorite lines of the night, in reference to their second time hosting, captures that spirit: "Because this is Hollywood, where if something kind of works, they'll just keep doing it till everyone hates it!" But while MacFarlane had some funny moments during his Oscar-hosting stint, most agreed that his rough-around-the-edges brand wasn't a great match for the sophisticated Oscars.
So how was the Academy to respond? After all, this wasn't the first time they had chosen a host misaligned with their well-established brand in an attempt to appeal to a younger demographic (ahem, Franco and Hathaway in 2011).
This year, the Academy has taken a turn, inviting comedian and television darling Ellen DeGeneres to host the show for the second time (she hosted in 2007). In fact, in 2007, DeGeneres was the first openly gay person to host the show, signaling a critical moment for the entertainment business and for the Academy Awards themselves. She addressed this status, staying true to her personal brand—always immensely kind, unapologetically real, and a little bit silly—saying: "What a wonderful night, such diversity in the room… and I want to put this out there: if there weren't blacks, Jews and gays, there would be no Oscars—or anyone named Oscar, when you think about it." She received widely positive reviews, and was even nominated for an Emmy for the performance.
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So sure, she's a smart choice. But will she embody the sophistication the Academy Awards is known for, or the star power that draws in that pesky Millennial demographic? After all, she's not a twenty-something actress or the star of the biggest movie of the year, nor is she likely to don 20 couture gowns during the show.
But since 2007, DeGeneres' popularity and presence has only increased. Her daytime talk show continues to get heaps of accolades, and she's expanded her personal brand with new projects, like launching the infectiously fun app, "Heads Up," appearing in a commercial for Beats Audio, and starting her own record label, eleveneleven, which focuses on finding artists on YouTube.
And DeGeneres, as a brand and as a person, stands for a lot of things that a lot of Millenials believe in. Gay marriage, human rights, animal rights and letting loose, like dancing at the drop of a hat and wearing sneakers with a suit. If DeGeneres had an overarching message, it might be the line she closes every episode of her talk show with: "Be kind to each other." And like the best brands, she brings this idea to life thoughtfully, consistently and dynamically no matter where she is or whom she's talking to.
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What's more, DeGeneres has always adopted an up-close-personal approach to her stardom, way before the era of Instagram put all celebrities' personal lives at our fingertips. Case in point: some of her biggest laughs in the 2007 Oscar broadcast came from hilarious interactions with celebrities, like having Steven Spielberg take a photo of she and Clint Eastwood, and then giving him feedback on how to get the perfect shot.
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BettyZamann said...
I had a doozy just the other day in my guild's second-ever Karazhan run. After a wipe at the Maiden of Virtue: running back in, I looked up at just the wrong moment and turned back to see I had accidentally pulled her. She killed us. As the few remaining ran for the door, she followed-- killing more of us. as the re-dead re-entered the instance, she was waiting, killing people right inside the door.
On other bosses, we have been told "you cannot enter when an encounter is in progress." But not the Maiden, no no, she allowed us this special joy.
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lesskey [-o output-file | --output=output-file] [input-file]
Configure keybindings for the less command using a configuration file. The input file defaults to ~/.lesskey and the output file to ~/.less unless you specify otherwise.
Configuration file format
The configuration file for lesskey has one to three sections. These are marked by a line containing a # symbol and the name of the section: #command, #line-edit, and #env.
The command section determines the keys used for actions within less. Each line should contain the key or key combination you wish to define, a space or tab, and the name of the action to perform. You may also add an extra string at the end, which will be performed at the end of the first action.
Keys you define should be entered as you plan to type them, with the following exceptions:
The actions that can be defined are:
invalid (creates error) noaction forw-line back-line forw-line-force forw-scroll back-scroll forw-screen back-screen forw-window back-window forw-screen-force forw-forever repaint-flush repaint undo-hilite goto-line percent left-scroll right-scroll forw-bracket back-bracket goto-end status forw-search back-search repeat-search repeat-search-all set-mark goto-mark examine next-file index-file prev-file toggle-option display-option pipe visual shell firstcmd help version (display version) digit (display number) quit
The line editing section lets you choose keys for the line-editing capabilities of less in a similar manner to the #command section, although without the "extra" string after the command. The line editing actions that can be defined are:
forw-complete back-complete expand literal right left word-left word-right insert delete word-delete word-backspace home end up down
The third section, like the second, is optional, and you can use it to override environment variables that affect less. Each line consists of a variable, the equals sign (=), and the value to which you wish to set the variable. The most important ones are LESS, which allows you to select additional flags to pass to less when you run it, and LESSCHARSET, which lets you choose a character set. See the less manpage for a complete list of environment variables that affect the program.


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