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Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Photo: Oxmoor House
This is the pie you remember from many Thanksgivings, made better for you. Instead of using a can of regular evaporated milk, we swapped in a fat-free version.
Yield: Serves 10 (serving size: 1 slice and about 2 tablespoons whipped cream)
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Recipe Time
2 Hours, 40 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 255
- Fat: 10.7g
- Saturated fat: 5.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 3.9g
- Carbohydrate: 38.1g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
- Iron: 0.8mg
- Sodium: 238mg
- Calcium: 76mg
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
- 3/4 cup evaporated fat-free milk
- 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°.
- 2. Combine 1 cup sugar and next 4 ingredients (through cloves) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add eggs and pumpkin; stir well with a whisk. Gradually add evaporated milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.
- 3. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold edges under. Using kitchen shears, make 1/2-inch diagonal cuts at 45-degree angles around edge of crust. With fingertips, press every other tab toward center of pie. Pour pumpkin mixture into prepared crust.
- 4. Place pie plate on a baking sheet, and bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°; bake 45 minutes or until almost set. Shield edges of piecrust with foil, if necessary. (Do not insert a knife to test for doneness, as the slit will become larger and separate when the pie cools.) Cool on a wire rack 1 1/2 hours.
- 5. Beat whipping cream with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Gradually add vanilla and 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Slice pie into 10 slices; top each serving with whipped cream.
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- COURSE: Desserts, Pies/Pastries
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Family
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- OCCASION: Thanksgiving
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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The is in the preliminary stages of establishing an Education Foundation, which would not only provide a tax benefit to businesses but would also create new revenue streams for the district.
Spokeswoman Nicole McGalla, who is the district liaison for the foundation, said school officials have been brainstorming with community leaders to establish a board and committees. An inaugural meeting is scheduled for August.
In setting up a non-profit foundation, the district will join a growing list of schools in the Lehigh Valley that have done so, including Saucon Valley, Southern Lehigh, Allentown, Nazareth and Bangor school districts.
The Pennsylvania School Board Association, in recognizing the trend, included an article on foundations in its recent newsletter to help better inform its members.
"As budgets get tighter, schools are going to be looking for other ways to generate revenue and cover costs," said Steve Robinson, director of publications for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.
He said he found that it takes several years to get foundations up and running, with annual revenues on average ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. However, larger foundations have generated much higher amounts. While Robinson did not know how many districts in Pennsylvania have established foundations, he said the National School Foundation Association counts 4,500 nationwide.
McGalla said Parkland officials have been discussing the possibility of a foundation for some time, as part of the district's strategic plans. Once established, businesses accepted into the state's Earned Income Tax Credit Program would be able to make tax-deductible donations.
"It'll create new revenue streams for us and provide some long-range financial stability," she said.
"It's also a way to give some relief to our taxpayers."
The foundation would be designed to foster creativity and innovation, not only in terms of new monies but also in funding enrichment opportunities for students and staff in kindergarten through 12th grade. For example, teachers might be able to apply for mini-grants for classroom projects.
Other possible initiatives include naming rights or the establishment of an alumni association and annual giving campaign. "We have very successful alumni," McGalla said. "It's an untaped resource."
Also, the new relationships with business and community leaders could lead to partnerships, job shadowing and mentoring programs, she said.
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association listed several potential benefits of foundations, including:
-- To raise awareness of school needs
-- To build communication with the public
-- To improve academic and educational opportunties
-- To prepare future school board members
In moving forward to establish a Parkland School District Education Foundation, McGalla said, "Our whole thing is, why not?"
District officials recently brought together about 55 community leaders of varying ages, cultural backgrounds and leadership skill sets to brainstorm ideas. McGalla said more than 10 people have expressed interest in serving on the board and others in serving on committees, including to help with fund-raising, development, outreach and communication.
Superintendent would chair an allocations committee to help identify the district's needs and guide distribution.
The potential value of a foundation was underscored by this year's budget process, which officials said was agonizing. Parkland officials faced many challenges as it wrestled with the because of shrinking state and federal subsidies and lower commercial property assessments. The district had to eliminate 60 positions, about half through attrition, as well as eliminate its driver education program to balance the budget. Parkland administrators also took a for the upcoming year.


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How to Organize Your Office Well
- Friday, October 07, 2011
Editor's Note: The following is a report on the practical applications of Sandra Felton and Marsha Simsis book, Smart Office Organizing: Simple Strategies for Bringing Order to Your Workplace, (Revell, 2011).
The work you do in your office is an important part of fulfilling God's purposes for your life. But if your office is messy, your work will likely be messy, too, since your environment affects your creativity and productivity.
So organize your office well to optimize the work you do for God. Here's how:
Identify what factors are contributing to your disorganization. Become aware of what has been holding you back from organizing your office so far. Are you indecisive, easily distracted, or struggling to manage your time well? Are you dealing with stress, fatigue, or a failure to plan ahead? Have you become so familiar with the clutter around you that you don't notice how it interrupts your work? Is your office such a mess that you become overwhelmed when thinking about organizing it, and decide to procrastinate?
Motivate yourself to get started. Dream about how your office would be if it was organized exactly the way you'd like it be. Pray for a vision of your best office, and picture all the details in your mind – how your office should be configured; what furniture, equipment, and supplies it will contain; and how you plan to use every part of the available space. Write or draw a description of what your office can be like once you've organized it well. Post the record of your goal where you'll see it regularly. Then break the entire organizational job down into small steps that are easy for you to manage. Commit to yourself and at least one other person to get started.
Get rid of what's taking up space without serving a vital purpose. Take items out of your office if you don't truly need them there to do your work well.
Clear the surfaces of your desk and floor. Put items that are piled on our desk and floor into some large storage boxes, and clearly label the boxes according to what's inside them.
Use vertical surfaces as well as horizontal ones. Your office may have lots of space that you haven't considered using before: vertical surfaces such as walls, the back of your office door, and the sides of cabinets. Use them for whatever items you can, from phones and light fixtures to clocks and calendars.
Designate a specific spot of unfinished projects. Where do you put materials for projects in progress when you're not working on them? Choose a particular place in your office, so you won't have to search for the materials you need each time you start working again.
Handle paper wisely. Develop a system to handle the many pieces of paper that enter your office. Organize your papers into five different categories: "to do" (something requiring action), "to file" (something that needs to be stored for future reference), "for others" (something that you need to give to another person), "pending" (something that is currently in progress), and "financial" (bills and other papers that relate to money, such as tax documents). Each time you touch a piece of paper, move it forward to the next step in your system so you won't waste time handling it more often than necessary. Label your filing containers by category, and go through each of your categories every day. Take care of the most urgent and the most important items first, and then work your way through the others. When deciding whether or not to keep a piece of paper, ask yourself: "Do I really need it?", "Do I really want it?", "Is it a duplicate?", " Is it still relevant?", and "Will I use it again?".
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Season 8, Episode 16: Bad Crazy
by Jordan, Solo, Ross • Monday, February 11th, 2013 11:16 pm GMT -4 • Episode Discussion, Season 8 • 88 Comments
Well now. That was…unexpected. I'll admit, it caught me off guard and I'm having to process it. Great episode, on the whole, but in terms of its place in the larger arc…yeah, having to sort through this one. So, bear with me.
What Was Good
I actually think this was one of the funnier episodes in recent memory. Not as good as last week's, but in terms of the ha-ha funny, yeah, this was pretty good. The use of Mike Tyson was funny, too. Great cameo. I'm glad they didn't make a joke about ears when he said the "I could just eat you up" bit to Marvin. That would've just been cheap. Although, show of hands, who here had that same thought? Right. Me too. Which is why we don't write for top-rated sitcoms, I guess…but I digress. I also loved the use of the Boba Fett outfit and — anyone else catch this? — the return of one of the two crossed swords that Ted and Marshall had on the wall of the apartment. Oh, and the cuckoo clock bit was funny, too. Lastly, nice to see the kids — Marvin, too — again.
What Was Not As Good
While I liked the storyline with Robin, and appreciate her softening (and the potential that opens up — more on that in a second), I found the pacing of it and the gag of "X years later" to be a bit…hmm..weak? Disruptive? Something like that. I kept wanting to get back to the Ted bit, which seemed like the "A" story, but the use of the "B" story felt like it was interrupting, rather than playing into. I wonder if this is one of the episodes they rejiggered after the S9 announcement?
And a few other criticisms, some more niggling than others. First, Barney and Marshall felt…lame in this episode. I gotta say, I saw less good-natured ribbing in their behavior, and more smug "We're not single, but you are" attitude. I'll touch on that a bit more later. Also, interesting how they've played with future-everyone's makeup. Remember when Lily 10 years later had put on weight and had bad hair, and Marshall was bald? Maybe she had work done… Robin we KNOW had work done. Mostly at Barney's insistence, I'm sure. Anyway, lastly, Jeanette…Ok, she's hot. Admittedly. But she fails the Vicky Mendoza Diagonal test. She is not SO hot that you'd expect a guy to put up with that level of crazy.
Which brings us to Ted, which….yeah, you know what? I'm just gonna skip ahead here. Get comfy. You know what, get a snack, THEN get comfy.
Further Thoughts
Sweet sassy molassy, Ted, what the bloody hell are you doing?!?! Well, actually, I think I get it. I'll try to explain, because it took me a good bit of thinking and some Macallan 10 Year Fine Oak to figure it out. Here goes.
First, I know folks don't like it and want to smack the crap out of Ted. That was my initial response, too. Ted. Tedward. Teddles. To paraphrase Frank Zappa, "Ted Mosby…honey…what's got into ya?" Well, I think I know. Actually, I've got a few theories, and I'm not entirely sure how the show will play it. One's a bit more goofy/funny/upbeat. The other is considerably darker. I can't tell which is going on right now, or if there's something else I'm missing.
So, Theory 1 goes as follows: Ted does enjoy dating. The intro to this week's episode touches on this. It's fun, and by now he's fairly good at it, at least at the early stages. Casual dating poses no challenge and some reasonable upside of, you know, gettin' some. So, you know, low risk, decent reward, what the hell, right? It's just fun, and where's the crime in that, right? He can always look for The Mother with the next girl, or while he's killing time with whatever random chick he's dating casually, right? Well, no, wrong. If you got for the easy, quick-fix, you're distracted and NOT looking for what's got more long-term potential. I think Ted's forgotten that, and it will take him finally having an experience where the risk far exceeds the meager reward before he says "No more dating. I'm ready to get serious." Sometimes, in the course of one's dating experience, you need either a sufficiently BAD or a sufficiently unsatisfying experience in the "just fun" category before you say "Enough of this crap. Let's get serious."
Theory 2, though, brings the pain. See, I could see where Ted is in BAD shape right now. Not really showing it overtly (as he often doesn't), but engaged in some seriously self-destructive behavior. Not at the level of "No Tomorrow," though. Worse, actually. In "No Tomorrow," he was at least enough of a dick in the course of one evening that he could look at himself and be ashamed. In this, I think it's more sort of a slow creep that is gradually eating away at his sense of self confidence and even his own sense of identity.
See, I suspect Ted's always viewed himself as "marriage material." Except…he's not married. Instead, he's the last single member of his group. And meanwhile, his friends kind of look down on him. Robin and Barney are busy planning a wedding, Marshall and Lily are raising Marvin…and Ted's just…single. I think there's gotta be a degree to which he views this as massively unfair, as far far less than he deserves, and as a result, he's just kind of giving up. Moreover, I think if Theory 2 is accurate, he's…angry. Really REALLY angry. He's not showing it because, let's face it, aside from crying at movies (and lots of other stuff) Ted's not a guy who usually lets out his "bad" feelings. He bottles that stuff up and it's only when he's pushed that he finally


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Can Windows 8 Push This Stock Higher?
Dr. Osman is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has placed a bold bet on its Windows Phone devices. The company hopes to achieve a better market position with the support of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) partnership. Nokia has been struggling for quite some time as fierce competition from iOS and Android has caused sales to plummet. Can Nokia achieve its former glorious days in the market?
Nokia's Strategy
The Finnish manufacturer is not giving up. It is taking action in order to achieve sustainable growth rates. A number of job cuts, as part of a broader transformation strategy, have provoked serious concerns. However, the company is fully committed to generating fruitful cash flows. Nokia's strategy consists of three major components: First, make Lumia smart phones stand out from the rest. Next extend its location-based platforms to new industries. And finally improve competitiveness of its smart phone business. How does Nokia plan to achieve all these?
Nokia decided to renew its management team. When a company decides to pursue management changes, this does not imply it is going to do things differently. Nevertheless, it does indicate that the firm is taking its transition process seriously.
Second, Nokia announced sharp operational changes. Some of its plans include the closure of its facilities in Ulm, Germany, Burnaby, Canada, and Salo, Finland. Then, the firm said it is going to implement a series of investments aiming to improve its primary smart phone line. For example, in July, Nokia announced it plans to acquire assets from Sweden-based Scalado in an effort to enhance its imaging technology.
Overall, Nokia's investments and dramatic operational restructuring are expected to reinforce its long-term competitive position. By the end of 2013, annual non-IFRS operating expenses in the Device & Services business are estimated to decline to €3 billion. This translates into a 45 percent decrease in the operational expenses compared to full-year 2010. Well, that sounds good. For Q3 2012, the Devices & Services segment generated more than half of Nokia's total net sales. So, the focus is really on how this business sector is going to perform in the short-term.
Nokia and Windows Phone Market
Q3 2012 financial results revealed a negative 56 percent change in smart devices net sales compared to last year. WP7 smart devices were a bit of a disappointment in terms of trade volume. However, Nokia fully intends to benefit from the Windows Phone market. The WP8 devices are going to be a varying factor in the company's efforts to dominate the market. The new smart phones are the first to use Synaptics's (NASDAQ: SYNA) enhanced ClearPad Series 3 touch-screen technology. Synaptics is famous for its touch-screen solutions. Even most notebooks have products installed by Synaptics. Partially thanks to its collaboration with Nokia, the forward earnings are expected to increase by almost 50% for Synaptics.
For Lumia 920, market acceptance in Europe is elevated. Nokia expects to regain the third position among leading smart phone providers in the region by surpassing Research In Motion (NASDAQ: BBRY) and its delayed BB10. I think RIM is a bit late in transforming itself into the newly adjusted smart phone markets. I do expect similar moves from RIM, but the company has yet to follow Nokia's steps. It is also losing its ground pretty fast. Nevertheless, with a re-organization plan, I believe it can also be another turnaround story.
In the tough U.S. market, Nokia sealed a deal with leading carrier Verizon (NYSE: VZ) for the first time in three years. When iPhone was first introduced, Verizon did not show much interest in offering it. However, that decision came with a great cost to Verizon, which lost many customers to its competitors. Learning from its past mistakes, Verizon is now offering premium plans on Windows-based Nokia devices.
Overall, in the global smart phone business, Microsoft's operating system is gradually building its market share. Analysts' estimations suggest that Microsoft's OS will carry the second position globally by the end of 2015. People like to use things that are familiar to them. Windows is one of the most common tools people are acquainted with. So, Microsoft it is likely to have a good success in the mobile software as well.
As of July, Nokia held a 59 percent market share in the global Windows Phone Market, way ahead of Samsung and HTC. HTC came second with a 21 percent market share while Samsung ranked third. However, in a survey conducted by ChangeWave Research, Samsung outperforms Nokia in North America. Out of all respondents, 35 percent said they are most likely to buy WP8 smart phone from Nokia. 51 percent responded Samsung. The survey included results as of September 2012 and focused only on U.S.-based customers.
Foolish Summary
Maybe it is too soon to make any assumptions on Nokia's future performance. Lumia sales are going to be a decisive factor in the company's struggle to rise from the dead. If Nokia significantly improves its smart phone market position by the end of Q1 2013, then we can hope for a serious turnaround. Currently, Nokia is trading at a deep discount, which indicates a value opportunity. The stock's last market close was 60 percent below its 52-week high of $6.39. Nokia is trading with a 74 percent discount to sales and 1.03 times book value. It is unlikely that it can get any cheaper.
Some concerns have arisen from Lumia 920 reviews. The smart phone device is getting a lot of credits, but its ecosystem is considered modest. Even though, the phone is expected to perform respectably, perhaps this is not enough. In the contemporary tech world, perfection is the key to success. If Nokia really wants to make an impressive comeback, there is no room for mistakes.
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It's been a frustrating path for Microsoft investors, who've watched their company fail to capitalize on the incredible growth in mobile over the past decade. However, with the release of its own tablet, along with the widely anticipated Windows 8 operating system, the company is looking to make a splash in this booming market. In this brand new premium report on Microsoft Fool analysts explain that while the opportunity is huge, the challenges are many. Also provided are regular updates as key events occur, so make sure to claim a copy of this report now by clicking here.
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Lois grunts. Dead Zone picks up his gun. He turns to fire on Lois, but Clark is already there, waiting. Their hands meet. Clark punches his gut, sending him flying against the wall and over a dining table. Clark is already gone by the time he hits. Lois didn't see Clark. She breathes heavily.
Metropolis. Jimmy is still waiting, checking his watch. A masked man, the criminal from earlier, grabs Jimmy and says, "You're coming with me." Jimmy offers his wallet. The man, who has a knife, says he doesn't want Jimmy's money. He leads him toward a waiting car. Luckily, Oliver sees what's going on. "This isn't part of the plan," he says to himself in that disturbing, low, Green Arrow voice. Oliver fires a grappling hook at a flagpole on a nearby building. He tenses up the line. Oliver, wearing a ridiculous red cape, grabs the crossbow and uses it to sail across the line. He kicks the criminal in the chest as Jimmy watches. The thug lands on the intended getaway car. The accomplice inside backs away and drives off, without his partner. Clark appears. "Jimmy! What happened?" he asks. "Did you actually expect me to fall for that?" Jimmy asks. Jimmy thinks Clark just saved him. Clark says it wasn't him. He looks up. "It was him," he says. Up on the rooftop is Oliver, cape flapping near an American flag. "No way," Jimmy says. Bystanders are noticing and pointing. Clark watches their reactions. They seem happy and hopeful. Clark has to really chew that one over.
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Daily Planet, the next day. Someone is rolling by stacks of that day's paper. The front page has Jimmy's photo and the headline, "Faster than a speeding bullet." Clark is walking down the stairs. He grabs a copy and we get a closer look. The subheadline is, "Metropolis' good Samaritan?" Why the question mark? Clark is not smiling. Everyone in the newsroom is buzzing about the paper. That never happens. By this point, everyone would have already seen it on screen or as a proof. Jimmy, wearing an especially unprofessional bowling shirt, comes up to Clark and says he's sorry. Clark congratulates him. Jimmy feels bad that he almost pulled Clark out of a closet he wasn't even in. Are we still talking about the photo? Because Clark is still gay. Clark jokes that he's flattered Jimmy thought he could move at lightning speed. If only the plot could move that fast. Jimmy says there's a reason he thought Clark was a Good Samaritan. "Because I buy Girl Scout cookies twice a year?" Clark asks. Jimmy says Clark is the kind of guy people can count on. He says it's rare for someone to be there for friends and strangers like Clark. Clark enjoys this moment. He gives Jimmy the Gayest Look of the Episode, but it's a look of pure gay friendship. Platonically gay. And I'm all right with that. Lois rolls over in her office chair. "What's rare? A pen that works in this place?" she asks. Clark teases that he heard about her date last night. "Ended with a thud," he says. Clark apologizes for not getting her call until it was too late. Why did she call Clark and not the police? Lois says it wasn't a date. She was undercover. Clark asks why she didn't say she was working on a story. Lois says that if she had told Clark her secret, she'd have put him in harm's way. She says it was for his own good. Clark thanks her for looking out for him. Jimmy comes by and shows Lois the front page. Lois says she underestimated Jimmy. Lois says she was saved twice in two days. She says she's now a true believer. How does she explain the stuff in Metropolis happening at the same time she was saved in Smallville? She calls the hero a "Red and blue superdude." Other office staffers congratulate Jimmy on a job well done. He walks away with them. Clark says that a new fire chief is supposed to be announced soon. Lois says her days of covering "Yawner" press conferences are all but over. Oh really? You just decided that? Hope your editor agrees. Dipshit. Lois says she has a new mission in life: she's going to track down the superhero. "Really? Good luck with that," Clark says. She tells Clark to mark her words. She won't stop until she lands the first worldwide exclusive interview. The camera zooms in on her face. "Watch me," she says. Do we have to? Clark rolls his eyes and sighs.


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The Manhattan Declaration Controversy
- Thursday, December 10, 2009
On November 20, 2009, Charles Colson, Robert George, and Timothy George set forth a document they called The Manhattan Declaration affirming the sanctity of life, marriage, and religious liberty and calling on Christians everywhere to sign it. Since then, hundreds of thousands of people who profess faith in Christ have affixed their signatures to the document.
However, significant debate remains over the fact that the Manhattan Declaration has garnered the signatures of a number of leaders from Evangelical, Anglican, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Many prominent evangelical leaders are concerned about the accuracy and propriety of identifying such theologically disparate groups as "Christian" together in the same document.
Evangelical leader R.C. Sproul, who elected not to sign the Manhattan Declaration, sums up the controversy by his response (posted 12/8/09) on his blog, "The Manhattan Declaration confuses common grace and special grace by combining them. While I would march with the bishop of Rome and an Orthodox prelate to resist the slaughter of innocents in the womb, I could never ground that co-belligerency on the assumption that we share a common faith and a unified understanding of the gospel."
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Vegetable of the Month: Rhizomes - Gingerroot, Galangal, Tumeric
Galangal Varieties continued...
Flavor: Aromatic and pungent, peppery and ginger-like. Stronger, more medicinal taste than greater galangal.
Kaempferia Galangal: Often identified as greater galangal. Red skin and white interior. Used as a flavoring in South East Asia.
Flavor: Medium in strength.
Different galangal varieties vary in their hotness and flavor. Flavor ranges from flowery to ginger-like to peppery cinnamon (see box below).
In addition to being used as a spice in cooking, galangal has been used in Asia and the Middle East in perfumes, snuffs, aphrodisiacs, and as flavors for condiments (including vinegar and beer), in teas in Germany and wines in Russia. Like ginger, galangal has been used for medicinal purposes to treat nausea, flatulence, and dyspepsia.
Serving Size: 64g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Tumeric is the root of a tropical plant that has been used in cooking since 600 B.C. It is native to the Orient and now can be found in India and the Caribbean. It has a bitter, pungent almost woodsy flavor, is yellowish-orange in color.
The tumeric root has light brown skin and bright reddish-orange flesh. Turmeric was used in biblical times as a perfume but now it is most commonly used to flavor and color food. Ground turmeric is widely used in East Indian cooking particularly in curries as well as other soups and stews.
Rhizomes: Availability, Selection, and Storage
Rhizomes can be found as roots in some Asian grocery stores, farmers markets and natural food stores (gingerroot can even be found in many chain grocery stores). In spice form, ginger and tumeric can be found in almost any food store.
When ripe, galangal should be ivory white and firm with very little separation between skin and flesh. Never buy galangal that is wrinkled or shriveled. Store refrigerated uncut and unwrapped for up to 3 weeks or, peel the root and place it in a jar of sherry and store it refrigerated for several months. Galangal can be frozen if tightly wrapped in foil.
Ginger is available year-round. When selecting gingerroot, choose robust firm roots with a spicy fragrance and smooth skin. Gingerroot should not be cracked or withered. It can be stored tightly wrapped in a paper towel or plastic wrap (or put into a plastic bag) in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks and like galangal, gingerroot can also be placed in a jar of sherry and refrigerated for 3-6 months.
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Condo buyers: How to protect yourself
If your finances are in good shape and you're looking for a long-term investment, this could be a good time to buy. Just use extreme caution and our tips for finding the smartest buy.
Depending on your expectations, your financial picture and your location, the current condo-market woes could make for good bargain hunting. Just forget any fantasies of a quick profit. It could be years before prices rise again.
But if you're crazy about a place and you expect to stay put for some time, shop away. Just keep the following tips in mind so you don't mistake a money pit for the deal of the century:
Make a down payment. Don't opt for 100% financing (even if you can still find a lender who will approve it). If your home value drops and you need to sell, you'll be required to come up with extra cash to cover the difference between the selling price and your mortgage, plus an agent's commission and any other fees.
Look for hidden debts. If you're buying a distressed property, whether in a "short sale" (when the seller owes the bank more than the house is worth) or a foreclosure, find out if you'll inherit liens or debts attached to the property — unpaid homeowners association fees, for example, says Brandon Bickel, a San Francisco Bay Area attorney specializing in condo association law.
Read: Delinquent condo dues pressure fellow owners
Brace for scrutiny from the homeowners association. Some Florida associations hard-hit by foreclosures are demanding that new buyers make a down payment and demonstrate a minimum level of income.
Look for trouble. Get the homeowners association board's minutes for the last two or three years — the more information the better. Also get any audited financial statements, if available. (State laws govern whether this is required. For example, Nevada requires homeowners associations with more than $150,000 in annual revenue to be audited annually.) Look at the "assessments receivable" to see how much it is still owed in homeowner fees each year. If that amount increases from year to year, the association is having trouble collecting dues, says Tim Cleary, Associated Management's chief financial officer.
Read. Get a copy of the association's bylaws or CC&Rs (covenants, conditions and restrictions). Even if it's big as a city phone book, take the time to understand them. Get a lawyer to interpret what you don't understand.
Read: 7 tips for getting your neighbors to pay up
Meet the managers. Although property managers can't discuss individual homeowners' finances, they can discuss association business. A reluctance to share could cue you to a bad situation. Ask:
- What is budgeted, if anything, for bad debt? Look for 2% to 10%, depending on the property.
- How many units are in foreclosure or are overdue on homeowners association fees? 10% to 15% is a bad sign.
- How many units are bank-owned? Some associations are forced to take banks to court to get them to pay their delinquent fees.
- How many are rentals? Speculators are more prone to foreclosure, experts say.
How much is in the association's reserve account? View account records to see if it has been tapped to cover operational costs. Has a reserve study been done? A lot of states require them. Read it to learn the condition of the property and how much should be set aside. If no study has been done, ask why not.
- How many special assessments, if any, have been levied over the years and what has the money been used for? Special assessments may indicate a lack of good planning by the board and managers.
Give new developments fierce scrutiny. The lowest prices right now are in brand-new communities still owned by desperate developers stuck with lots of unsold units. You might score a screaming deal. Or you might get stuck holding the bag for the unsold units' fees when the developer goes bankrupt. Your safest bet is an older association with a good financial track record.
Build in wiggle room. Don't get leveraged to the limits of your income, even if a lender lets you. Be prepared for special assessments and condo fees that could double, triple or rise even more. Here's how bad it can get: In Florida, some counties are demanding special assessments to bring neglected older developments up to code. "All of a sudden you may get a letter in the mail that says that within three weeks you need to come up with $18,000," says Bill Raphan, the state's condo ombudsman. In many cases, those same condo associations already were struggling to pay special assessments to fix damage from the disastrous hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005.
Reviewing a professional Reserve Study will generally not tell you:
a) What items are not being reserved for (those expected to last over 30 years).
b) Specifics of materials or quality assumed in calculations.
c) Which items are over valued - doors unlikely to require replacement.
d) Which items are under values - mature landscape, roofing.
e) A cost benefit analysis of maintenance alternatives.
f) Has required scheduled maintenance been completed or deferred.
Developers may use all legal means to understate the needs in order to present low due to attract new buyers. Only those planning to stay long term will argue to increaes dues to meet
actual needs.
IMO the advise offered to prospective condo purchasers is well intended, but generally weak.
There is no way I'm aware of for a buyer to discover hidden defects in either a new or old condo
building as opposed to a single unit or home that can be thoroughly inspected. And gaining
access for a complete inspection is not always practical. Studying years of HOA Board minutes will not tell you what was left out on purpose, and you have no way of learning what the Board has dealt with in it's private executive sessions. Even the most glaring of major
problems can be effectively hidden for years, and may not become public knowledge until after
you've made your purchase. Different states and geographic locations do present their own specific additional problems - some were noted. The constants appear to be these: condos are self governing non profit corps., and how they run depends greatly on who volunteers to serve on the Board. Even in the worse financial situations, people who are highly ethical, compassionate, and creative may ease the pain of ownership somewhat compared with those
who are ultra conservative unwilling to do anything unless it is blessed by a highly paid professional.
The only way to be sure that condo ownership will not be a problem for you, is to be sure that
money is of no concern to you. If nothing bothers you, including irresponsible pita neighbors,
then go for it, otherwise, think more than twice. Renting in a condo association provides most
of the benefits without most of the aggrevation.
Interviewing existing owners may be difficult, but owners who are not bound by the restrictions
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Which is more important, to do right or to do good?
A rich man walks down the street and drop a 20 dollar bill. You know he will not even notice it is gone. On the side of the street sits a beggar who looks really hungry. The good thing is to give the money to the beggar, the right thing is to give it back to the man who dropped it.
- Maybe instead of taking this question , as a question of right and wrong or judgment, perhaps what we can take from this is that there are a variety of opinions and many people have different ideas of what is morally right. That is beautiful to me. This is just an example that good and right are almost undefinable, or at the least the definition is always changing for everyone.
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Jan 5 2013: Over my door is a sign "Return With Honor". That would, in my opinion involve "Choosing The Right". In your example it is a straight forward option of choosing the right. Doing good should never be at the expense of others. Many people do a good deed for all the wrong reasons. Doing the good work is private and personal if you seek credit or building brownie points I question your deed and your motivies.
In my life it is important to do both. But never one at the expense of the other.
All the best. Bob.
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Now that a few days have passed, it's time for Merlin to grade the Kansas City Chiefs draft. Before we get to the picks, the trade down from #21 to #27 deserves it's own summery. Addicts, it is a textbook case of how to work the draft. Let's review the scenario Pioli was facing. At #21, most if not all of the set of players Pioli was considering were available, plus one faller, OT Anthony Costanzo. In his post draft conference, Pioli would, rightly, not identify the set of players he was looking at. Fair to say that list included Jon Baldwin, Gabe Carimi and Derrek Sherrod. Phil Taylor may or may not have been in that set. Pioli's choice was to take a player (probably Costanzo) or trade down. The questions he faced was, how far could he safely trade down and still get a player in his group and is the compensation offered of high enough value to take the risk of losing his whole set of players. Scott Pioli indicated that he received several offers, and took the Browns' offer. Why take the Browns' offer? The value of the picks offered well exceeded the trade chart (the Chiefs traded 800 points and received 920 points back), so the trade was significantly in the Chiefs favor. Plus, Pioli made the judgement call that he could still get a player he wanted at #27. He was taking a risk. In fact, the Bears and the Ravens were working out a trade for #26 so the Bears could jump the Chiefs and take Gabe Carimi. That is the risk you run when trading back. Addicts, this was a textbook case of how to work the draft. Scott Pioli deserves an 'A' for making that trade, picking up a high 3rd round pick and still getting a player he coveted. Now, onto the picks and grades.
Round 1: Jon Baldwin, WR – Grade B+
I was surprised to see Pioli take Baldwin here. Baldwin carried a mid to early second round grade. He has all the physical tools, but there have been concerns about his conduct. At Pitt, Baldwin ripped his quarterback and coaches. He was not surrounded by elite talent, but ripping your team is a sign of a lack of maturity. Baldwin has all the skills to be better than Dwayne Bowe, but he has work to do. What this pick says is that the Chiefs feel that they have a good lockeroom and can take a chance on bringing in someone with some character concerns. Due to the risk associated with this pick, I am giving it a B+.
Round 2: Rodney Hudson, C – Grade A-
After a deviation in round one, Pioli makes a classic Pioli pick. Addicts, this guy has everything the Chiefs are looking for. He is a great fit for the system, he has a great work ethic, he has excellent technique and has high character. So, why an "A-' and not an 'A'? He is undersized. Hudson played in college at 285 lbs. That is not going to be acceptable in the NFL. We have talked before about having a center who is large enough to anchor against a NFL sized NT. I worry that Hudson may be too light to handle that assignment. Based on that concern, I am giving this pick an 'A-'.
Round 3: Justin Houston, SOLB Grade B
Loyal readers know I don't really like Houston as a player. Like Baldwin, he has immense physical tools. However, he is not a consistent player. Before the failed drug test, he was talked about as a possible first round selection. That would have been a major reach. Now, let's talk about the failed drug test. I do hold it against him. It's not that pot is a terrible drug, it's about his judgment. Only an idiot fails a known drug test when you are looking at a possible multi-million dollar contract. That is very, very poor judgment. This is a boom or bust type of pick. Taking a flyer on Houston at the top of round three is a calculated gamble. With an appreciation of the risk and value, a B grade seems fair.
Round 3: Allen Bailey, DE Grade B
This pick was another surprise. DE was not high on the needs list. However, as you work your way down the draft, you should be open to picking more value oriented targets. Bailey was such a target. At the end of round three, he can come in and push Tyson Jackson. Either way, he should join the DE rotation.
Round 4: Jalil Brown, C Grade B-
Without filling the huge NT need, the Chiefs take a solid value player to back up Flowers and Carr. While it's not a huge need, in this pass happy era you can never have too many good corners.
Round 5, Ricky Stanzi, QB Grade A
This is the first pick the Chiefs made that thrilled me. During the run up to the draft, I made it no secret that I loved Ricky Stanzi to the Chiefs in round five. Stanzi is a great fit for the Chiefs. He is a smart, game manager who needs refinement in his technique. Pioli prefers to try to develop later round quarterback prospects. Stanzi may or may not make it, however this is the type of draft pick we can expect to see the Chiefs making on a regular basis. They may have to choose two or three of these types of players, but one should develop into a very good quarterback.
Round 5, Gabe Miller, WOLB Grade D
With this pick, I am instituting a new award. It's the annual Scott Pioli WTF draft pick. Going back in time, I will award this designation to Colin Brown, 2009 (round 5, rated as a UDFA prospect on most draft boards) and Javier Arenas, 2010 (round 2, a nickel corner in round 2 with so many other needs?). With Hali, Sheffield and Greenwood, I didn't and still don't see the need for another pass rushing OLB. Especially one carrying a UDFA rating on most boards. Congrats Gabe, you are this drafts Scott Pioli WTF draft pick. Let's hope you can make me eat those words.
Round 6, Jerrell Powe, NT Grade A
Powe had a round three to four draft grade on most boards. Getting a legitimate starting NT prospect in round 6 is very good value. Powe is an older prospect and has had academic issues. However, that does not explain why he was available in round 6. Someday, the story may come out why he lasted so long. For now, he gets an 'A' and a good shot to start.
Round 7, Shane Bannon, FB Grade B
With Henry Hynoski still available, this pick comes out of left field. Coming from Yale, he certainly has the brains to succeed. He has a good work ethic and attitude. I expect him to lose some weight and compete for a FB slot.
Overall grade. B
Without the selection of Miller, this could have been a B+ draft. Addicts, you are starting to see a shift in draft strategy. It's not a huge shift. Scott Pioli still is a conservative drafter. However, he is starting to take some chances. Players like Baldwin and Houston may not have been selections last year, despite their physical skills. What does this draft tell us? It tells us that the Chiefs are trying to take the leap to solid playoff contender status. Time will tell if this draft gets us there. However, it has the potential to do just that.


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Last night, Boston Celtics fans witnessed Avery Bradley taking over most of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers which ended up in a victory for Boston, 109-101. Throughout the past few weeks, Bradley has shown some significant signs of growth, whether it's his defensive or offensive game, or his development as a point guard. Since Rajon Rondo's season ended in January, Bradley is averaging 10.8 point per game, nearly three points more than in the 12 games with Rondo in the lineup. He's made the case that he is no longer a bench player and deserves every minute Doc Rivers gives him.
Bradley has and is still developing into a point guard, which is what the Celtics originally had him play when he was a rookie. However, he never was comfortable or confident in that role, and it wasn't until last season that Bradley became a shooting guard and threatened Ray Allen's minutes by his stellar play on defense. His stifling defense on some of the better guards in the league bought him minutes, but he wasn't known much for his offense until the latter part of last season.
We fast forward to yesterday: Bradley scored 22 points against Philadelphia, but it was how he was scoring that was impressive. Last season he was a slasher, finding lanes to the basket on the baseline and getting the easy layup behind the opponent's front line. But now he's developed a mid range game to go with his perimeter shooting and ability to drive to the basket. Bradley is no longer hesitant on offense and he's looked for his shot, which is something he never did when Rajon Rondo was on the floor. Unlike Rondo, Bradley is able to bring the ball up the court and consistently knock down the 15 to 20 foot jump shot. He's always been known for his defense and his offensive game was always overlooked, but now it seems like he can balance both and be just as effective on both ends of the floor.
With the lack of depth at the guard position for the Celtics, Bradley has played a majority of his minutes bringing the ball up the court. Last night he continuously ran the floor, always looking for the fast break opportunity, and most of the time made the right decision. One area where he does have trouble is in the half court offense. This is where having a true point guard does benefit Bradley's game. In Philadelphia there were a few times where he could have gotten the ball down on the post to Kevin Garnett or Brandon Bass, but elected to swing the ball on the perimeter, or if he did look inside, a turnover was the likely result. But seeing that this is his first year playing full-time as a point guard, it's understandable that he would struggle from time to time.
Overall, Bradley has really come into his own. Since January his game has developed much more than if he was coming off the bench all this time. Right now it's hard to say what the ceiling on his potential is because every night he seems to play better on both ends of the court. Some people say he's like Bruce Bowen, but Bowen was never a great offensive player able to put up the numbers Bradley has over the last few weeks. Bradley is showing his worth by being a jack of all trades on both ends of the floor. Rondo's game may interfere with the way Bradley does things on offense, but we'll just have to wait and see what next year brings to determine whether two elite guards can coexist in the backcourt.


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Toronto Maple Leaf News and Rumors
Building the Leafs Back to a Strong Team
When Cliff Fletcher took over for the Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager position in late January of last year, he made one thing clear. That this team was going to be a young team and its primary focus is to grow as a team and build for future success, not short term gain. The rebuilding process started when the Leafs shipped out Hall Gill, Chad Kilger and Wade Belak. In exchange for these players, the Leafs got a 2nd, a 3rd and two fifth round draft picks. In May with no permanent General Manger found, Fletcher fired head coach Paul Maurice, and hired former San Jose coach Ron Wilson, who vowed to make the Leafs a much better team in the long run Then in June at the NHL entry draft Cliff Fletcher traded up to select standout CHL defenseman Luke Schenn 5th overall. Shortly after the Leafs bought out the contracts of both veterans Darcy Tucker and Andrew Raycroft. On July 1 Fletcher signed forward Niklas Hagman to a 4 year 12 million dollar deal, little known Jeff Finger to a 4 year 14 million dollar deal and fan favourite Curtis Joseph to a 1 year 750,000 deal. As well Fletcher acquired forward Ryan Holwegg from the New York Rangers, in exchange for a 5th round draft selection and as well acquired Mikhail Grabovski from Montreal in exchange for a 2nd round pick and prospect, Greg Patryn, also the Leafs signed defenseman Jonas Frogren out of Sweden to a 2 year deal. The Leafs also remained in the Mats Sundin sweepstakes by offering him a 1-year contract worth 7 million dollars.
Leafs 08-09 Timeline
Just for fun, starting now predicting the Leafs every move until this time next year.
Sept. 1 2008- Toronto trades defencemen Bryan McCabe and Alexei Ponicarovsky to the Florida Panthers for Mike Van Ryn and David Booth.
-The Leafs pull the deal everyone expected when it comes to Van Ryn and McCabe but the Poni and Booth comes to the surprise of everyone.
Are We Bad Enough?
Every one says the leafs are so bad, and as a leafs fan, it does get tiring. But im sure these kinda articles and attention to the leafs also gets annoying to none leafs fans, as it does to me as well. But are the leafs really as bad off as everyone says? I don't think that they are.
Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Report
A list of prospects and what I feel there potential is in the NHL. (Tlusty and Stralman will be included to make things more interesting)
A Detailed Look at the 2008-2009 Toronto Maple Leafs Teams
the following is an overview of the 2008-2009 leafs squad and how it should compete barring any trades or other transactions made
Leafs sign D Jonas Frogren; Other Leaf rumors
Morrison, Jagr probably not on Leafs radar
Derek Harmsworth of The Bleacher Report says the Maple Leafs have apparently agreed to terms with Swedish defenseman Jonas Frogren.
Additionally Frogren's Swedish team Farjestad BK have posted an article on their website saying that Frogren has signed with the Leafs, and is following in the footsteps of Hall of Famer Borje Salming.
Leafs paying the price for mediocrity
Some teams made big splashes on July 1st, while others made tweaks, and some decided to stand pat. The Maple Leafs, however, in a seven hour period summed up everything that is wrong with their organization.
Leafs UFA Wishlist
Although the Leafs may not be in the run for any big name UFA's as has been the case in recent years, the Leafs are very interested in a number of free agents hitting the market next Tuesday. Here I have composed a list of the UFA's Toronto is said to be in the running for, and why.
Leafs buy out Tucker and other Leaf News
The Star is reporting that the Leafs have decided to buy out Darcy Tucker.
Why Brian Burke, when Cliff is doing oh so well?
As the 2008 NHL Entry Draft came and went, no one could hide the shear enjoyment of Leaf fans all over the city of Toronto; as they finally felt they took some progressive steps into the direction to a positive rebuild. Though success could be miles away.
The Love Guru Trailer!
Here's the link for the new trailer for Mike Myers new movie "The Love Guru" (featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs): http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/02/28/mike-myers-the-love-guru-trailer-has-arrived/
The movie hasn't been getting very good reviews, but to be honest, I'm still gunna catch it in theatres opening day. It stars Myers, Verne Troyer, Jessica Alba, and Justin Timberlake. Myers plays a "Love Guru" who is hired by the Leafs to get their star player to get back with his wife before the Stanley Cup finals.
Any thoughts about the movie?
Solutions For the Mess Called The Toronto Maple Leafs
Sorry for yet another Leaf article but if you don't like it, don't read it. As evidenced by my name, I'm a Habs fan. BUT, I am also a Hockey Fan first and foremost and as much as I enjoy watching the Leafs suffer(As I know Leaf fans enjoyed how the Habs suffered through the late 90's and early 00's) it's unnatural that the 2nd oldest Franchise can't seem to get on track.
Coming closer, and closer!
Its two days before the trade deadline, and their has been only three major deals–> stillman, and commodore to ottawa for eaves, and corvo to carolina and modry to philadelphia for a 3rd round draft pick in 2008 going to l.a. and jim vandermeer to calgary for a 3rd round draft pick in 2009 going to philadelphia.
The truth revealed once and for all
You guys just dont get it, do you.. I am so so tired of hearing all you talking heads left and right complaining about how its an injustice to leaf nation if Mats isnt moved by the deadline. I mean you guys are so ridiculously blind, its getting to the point where its borderline embaressing.. And thats no joke..
The Return of Sundin
Attention Cliff (or whoever is calling the shots……..petty Peddie) and fans of the TML……………when and if Captain Mats is traded to a contender with actual hockey players on their roster don't hold your breath for his return in the off season. Do you really believe that if Sundin gets a chance to be flanked by guys who know how to put the biscuit in the basket he would want to come back to T-Dot to be reunited with Jonas Hoglund or whoever the next pilon is that MLS&E try to tell you is a front line, top caliber winger who deserves to play with Lucky Number 13.
Two Huge wins for the Leafs
After a embrassing defeat against Florida the Leafs would not let Montreal or Detroit throw them around like rag dolls.The reason why the Leafs lost to Florida is because they let Florida get their chances and let Florida push them around.In the game against Montreal the Leafs re a whole different team.They played one of their best games in awhile.Today I thought the Leafs played pretty solid game against the Leagues best team.
Possible Sundin Trades
Everybody knows that Mats Sundin can't be traded without waiving his no trade clause 1st therefore he won't just go anywhere, he'll only go to a team that have a ligitament chance of winning the stanley cup. Last year the demand was really high for young prospects and draft picks that trend will continue again this year and there is nobody better at this years deadline then Mats Sundin, if the leafs do trade Sundin they must get at least a prospect and a 1st round draft pick. Here are some trades that will benefit both teams including Sundin and some other leafs
The most Probable Leaf Moves
Ok, here we go. I almost consider my self an expert on the Leaves, so I'm gonna give you my take on the moves that will be made in the following weeks.
You can forget about moving McCabe Kubina and Kaberle( Why would you wanna move kabby anyways?). So here are players that have good chances of being moved.
08-09's Crystal Ball II
[Note: I do not believe that any of this will happen, but some of it might. The point is, it is now much more fun to speculate about the future of the Leafs - especially now with the potential of having names like Stamkos, Doughty, Brunnstrom, etc. in a Leaf uniform.]
For Leaf fans who have demanded change for a long time, one must keep their heads on straight (after all Peddie is still around and nothing substantial has happened). But it is also a fun time to be a Leaf fans JUST FOR THE VERY POTENTIAL of change swirling in the air. Below is a typical leaf plan that we often see posted here on HTR. However, the format is NOT so much a plan as a potential scenario, and there are some assumptions that have been made …


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Allergies Health Center
Living With a Food Allergy
A food allergy is caused when the body's immune system mistakes an ingredient in food, usually a protein, as harmful and creates a defense system (antibodies) to fight it. An allergic reaction occurs when the antibodies battle the "invading" food. Although a person could have an allergy to almost any food, the following foods account for almost 90% of all food-related allergic reactions:
Strictly avoiding trigger foods is the only way to prevent a reaction and maintain control over a food allergy. To make sure you eat a well-balanced diet while avoiding allergy triggers, talk to a registered dietician. Here are some tips to get your started.
- Work with your health care provider to develop a written action plan that outlines what to do in the case of an allergic reaction. Make sure friends and loved ones know what to do in an emergency.
- Always take worsening allergy symptoms seriously.
- Diversify your diet by eating fruits and vegetables that are more exotic, especially if you are allergic to those that are more common.
- Invest in a cookbook with recipes that cater to your food allergy. In some cases, common food allergens can be easily removed or substituted in recipes.
- Be aware of any changes in how you feel after eating. Recognizing the onset of an allergic reaction allows you to take quick action.
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- If you or a loved one has a food allergy, be prepared for an emergency. If you have severe food allergies and have medication to prevent anaphylaxis, carry your medicine at all times in case you accidentally eat a trigger food. If you have an anaphylactic reaction, be sure someone knows to take you to the emergency room.
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Holding burnout at bay
October 21, 2012
Considering asking my doctor for modafinil; concerns and questions.
Maybe this seems like a completely ridiculous question. In recent months (and for the next ~six months) I have been/will be by necessity on a sleep schedule that involves sleeping about 5 hours a night or less every night except Friday/Saturday - and even that is likely to be reduced come the spring semester. It really isn't an option. I get home from my school activities at 9:30-10pm and eat dinner (sometimes my only meal of the day). I know I
be going to bed about 11, since I have to get up at 7:15 to get to work, but I've never been able to fall asleep before 1-2am unless I'm already exhausted from pulling a previous all-nighter. I also end up staying up that late because I need time to do homework/projects/study/housework/pet care... And that's not including just taking time to relax a little. So I'm usually in bed by 2am, in the end, often with things left undone.
I need to be awake and alert for work in the morning, throughout the day, etc. Caffeine does little to nothing for me; I've tried and appear to be mysteriously immune to its effects. Not to mention that I find the taste of coffee repulsive.
I've discovered a medication called Modafinil (the generic form), which is approved for treating narcolepsy and sleep-apnea, but is apparently prescribed frequently for other things as well, notably daytime fatigue. As far as I've seen it's not a medication with a history of being abused, has few side effects, etc. I'm considering asking my doctor about it - but I'm concerned he'll assume I want it for less responsible purposes and just brush me off and tell me to get more sleep. My choices really are "get more sleep"
"get things done." I can't have both right now. This coming summer, when I can quit my job (and I will, believe me; as well-paying as it is it's not worth the stress), I'd stop using any medication and go right back to sleeping the hours I need. Is asking for something like this absurd/unreasonable? Is my concern about my doctor brushing me off legitimate? How do I go about asking him for this?
Pre-empting questions: I'm currently on a vitamin D regimen that will last another 6 weeks; topping up the tank, as it were. Never prescribed other pills for any purpose, and never asked for them. Relatively new to this doctor, but plan on staying with him for as long as I live in the area. I am young and in excellent health.
I also want to reiterate: This is not an attempt to avoid a problem. I will be solving it more long term, but cannot do so until the summer, and I need a stopgap in the meantime to avoid mental and physical burnout. Yes, I've looked at other options regarding moving my schedule around. No, they're not possible for now. Please trust me on this.
Thanks for your attention/advice.
posted by
Urban Winter
Health & Fitness
(17 answers total)
For what it's worth: like other nootropics and stimulants, modafinil is heavily abused in academic circles, and your doctor is probably aware of this. Whether or not she actually cares is a different story.
It's also not the miracle drug that a lot of journalistic coverage makes it out to be. It does have side effects, it is habit forming, and it's definitely not a panacea for a lack of sleep.
posted by
on October 22, 2012
I've never been able to fall asleep before 1-2am unless I'm already exhausted from pulling a previous all-nighter.
Right there with you.
Are you aware that
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
is (a) a thing (b) at least somewhat
If your schedule really can't be shifted off those brutal morning starts, it seems to me that your health would be better served by approaching your problem from the other side: try looking for something that will help you start
earlier rather than waking earlier. Do some research on and ask your doctor about melatonin, which your body is supposed to make by itself in sufficient quantity to make you sleepy when you're supposed to be. Bright light will suppress melatonin production, so you might get value out of replacing your home lighting with lower-wattage bulbs and avoiding computer screen use after dinner. Melatonin is also available as a supplement and you can ask your doctor about that.
Bright light early in the morning will also start to push your circadian rhythm in a more convenient direction. Perhaps you could look into fitting one of those bathroom fan/light/heater fixtures that uses four hideously bright incandescent floodlamps as radiant heaters.
posted by
on October 22, 2012 [
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By the way: in my experience as a fifty-year-old male who has experienced delayed sleep phase pretty much since puberty, stimulants do
nothing at all
to prevent burnout; all they ever do is turn off the red lights that warn you that you're heading that way, so that when you do hit the wall it comes as a horrible, traumatic and
inconvenient surprise. The only burnout prevention technique I've ever seen work involves actually gettting
sleep and learning to pace yourself.
If you snore, go and get a sleep study done. Because if it turns out you have apnea that's treatable with a CPAP machine, the increased sleep
made possible by that could
cut two hours off the minimum sleeping time you need to get by.
posted by
on October 22, 2012 [
3 favorites
You can avoid mental fatigue with modafinil, but not the physical. It is a very creepy sensation to be mentally alert while your body feels like it's about to fall apart.
This will come down to how liberal your doctor is in prescribing a schedule IV drug for non-medical reasons.
What would you do if this were all happening before 2004 (when modafinil was approved)?
posted by
the jam
on October 22, 2012 [
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my experience: I have a legit prescription for modafinil thanks to my crazy-ass work schedule and you know what? I never take the shit except in the direst circumstances, like I just got off a flight and need to work another ten hours. And even then I schedule it relative to when I need to be sleeping as much as possible because it will keep me up for days and make me moody. I hate it. If you're looking for something to keep you motoring and not get burnt out, I would enthusiastically recommend you look elsewhere - it is absolutely not the miracle drug you might be hoping for.
I also have to be alert as quickly as possible after waking up and have found that half and hour to forty five minutes of intense exercise (I tumble out of bed and into the rowing machine) works vastly better.
posted by
par court
on October 22, 2012
By the way: in my experience as a fifty-year-old male who has experienced delayed sleep phase pretty much since puberty, stimulants do nothing at all to prevent burnout; all they ever do is turn off the red lights that warn you that you're heading that way, so that when you do hit the wall it comes as a horrible, traumatic and massively inconvenient surprise. The only burnout prevention technique I've ever seen work involves actually gettting enough sleep and learning to pace yourself.
This is likely the reason a doctor won't prescribe it.
Here is the thing: with a schedule like that, you should be absolutely exhausted by 11pm. Dog tired, walking dead. If you aren't, you've got something else going on: too much caffeine, and/or you are stressing yourself out and you are running on your natural stimulant, adrenalin. Meaning that likely, more stimulation isn't what you need. You also have to eat properly. Partially because it's the right thing to do for your energy levels, and partially because your doctor is going to tell you the same thing.
Regardless, the best way to treat whatever is going on is to be absolutely straight with your doctor.
posted by
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The only time I've heard of Modafinil being prescribed for daytime sleepiness in non-narcolepsy situations, it was to counteract the sedating effects of another, life-saving drug.
posted by
on October 22, 2012
As unfortuneate as it is, you need to sleep. I'd focus on learning to fall asleep at an appropriate time, rather than trying to stay up longer.
Whether it's speed or some other pharmaceutical, depriving your body of sleep is a horrible, horrible thing. It will eventually screw with your brain and frankly, you don't want that.
Have you thought of taking dipenhydramine (Benedryl, Zzzquil) as a way to force drowsiness? I think that might work better for you.
Certainly, speak with a doctor about your schedule, about physical and mental exhaustion and of methods for getting the amount of sleep you actually need.
posted by
Ruthless Bunny
on October 22, 2012
Melatonin is also available as a supplement and you can ask your doctor about that.
Melatonin works pretty well for me when am trying to change my sleep schedule (jet lag, shift work, etc). It's available OTC (but yes, you should ask your doctor about it). You could also talk to your doctor about how to get to sleep more quickly and have better sleep (with medication or other methods).
posted by
on October 22, 2012
Thanks for the answers so far!
For the record, I don't have insomnia of any form, nor do I snore/have any sleep issues (after my initial failed experiment where I tried coffee/tea, I've had no caffeine at all in the last few weeks). I can force myself to go to bed at 11pm, and though it might take twenty minutes to a half hour, if I lie down in the dark I will eventually fall asleep. I wait until I'm tired to go to bed for three reasons: 1) It's nicer to fall asleep immediately instead of spending that 30-45 minutes thinking about how much I still need to get done and how going to sleep is essentially just fast-forwarding to the next miserable work day. 2) I need time at home to de-stress. At the beginning of the semester I did force myself to go to bed around 11-12, and my stress levels skyrocketed due to not having that "chill out" time in my day. 3) I have work to do. I can't just come home, eat dinner, and go to bed. I have homework, housework, pet care, etc to take care of.
As I said, my options are either sleep more or stay on top of things that need to get done. Please don't assume that forcing myself to sleep more will solve my problems. At best all I'll do is fail one of my classes due to not getting the homework done.
posted by
Urban Winter
on October 22, 2012
Apologies for the double-post here. Just wanted to add that I realize in my initial question I said I could "never" fall asleep before 1-2am. What I meant there was that I don't get tired/am not inclined to do so/have to force myself to go to sleep any earlier than 1-2am. I should have been more specific rather than inviting all the insomnia speculation.
posted by
Urban Winter
on October 22, 2012
I've taken something similar to modafinil for jet lag/shift work. It really does help with alertness (I had to halve the dose), but you will continue to build up a sleep deficit. You have to pay the piper eventually. So, say I started working on Monday while taking the modafinil, I would crash and burn by Thursday and need 12 hours of sleep to catch up on the deficit.
posted by
on October 22, 2012
Modafinil is FDA approved for shift work sleep disorder. By all means, go to your doctor and get evaluated for it; it sounds like it might fit (and allay your fears about misuse).
posted by
on October 22, 2012
I don't have experience with modafinil directly, but I do have a fair amount of experience with numerous nootropics, among them adrafinil. (Adrafinil is metabolized in vivo to modafinil.) I took it for much the same reasons that you did: I was under some severe academic and professional stress, and I was looking for a fix.
I don't do that anymore, nor will I ever. There're a couple good reasons why.
1) It is habit forming. AFAIK you don't develop physical dependency on it, but I can definitely say that you run the risk of developing a psychological dependence on it. It makes sense: it's something that improves memory, concentration, and mitigates the effects of mental fatigue. To somebody who's mentally active, that's a damn appealing set of effects. I too told myself it was "just for a short time", but I'll be damned if I didn't feel so very much more effective with it that I was pretty tempted to take it even when I didn't "need" it just so I could get more done. This is not a good cycle.
2) Resist the urge to use it to skimp on sleep. Sleep when you can. Yes, you'll feel more productive if you short yourself and try to make up for it with drugs. This kinda comes back to point #1, but self discipline is key here.
3) It is not without risk of adverse effects.
I believe that people should avoid medication that's not medically-necessary.
(This belief stems from a couple years of not heeding this advice.) Adrafinil has some nastier side effects than modafinil (there's some indication that adrafinil is hepatotoxic although IIRC neither mechanism nor risk were well-established), but neither is risk-free. Modafinil seems to be well-tolerated, but it still has a long list of reported adverse events, some potentially lethal.
If you're not OK with the possibility of any of these side effects happening to you, you should not take it.
4) It is expensive and (if you're in the US) scheduled (albeit Schedule IV). If you plan on getting it from... shall we say a "discount" source online you are, frankly, acting foolishly. In addition to being in what is at best a legal gray area, online pharmacies have an "interesting" history when it comes to purity and consistency. (I'm not saying you are planning on doing so -- just that you shouldn't even consider it.) So in addition to having to get a prescription, modafinil will be an expensive short-term fix.
Lifestyle modification is a hell of a lot safer and cheaper, and I'd recommend you try that before you even consider turning to ampakines. I know I should have.
posted by
on October 22, 2012
After reading your post, I've been trying to find a convincing article that I read not so long ago arguing that modafinil is emerging as not as harmless or non-habit-forming as it originally appeared.
I haven't be able to find the exact one, but still I'd say make sure to do lots of research before jumping into taking it.
posted by
on October 22, 2012
"Hey Doc, I need a medicine to help me live on five hours of sleep a night for the foreseeable future. I have a crazy schedule and there is nothing I can do to change it. I'm so exhausted during the day that my performance and school and work is impaired. I think modafinil might be helpful. What do you think?"
Stay honest with your doctor so you can stay healthy.
posted by
on October 22, 2012
Another thing, specifically about school and Modafinil. Are you familiar with
state-dependent learning?
I've never experienced this so strongly as I did on Modafinil. Furthermore, it's not great for taking tests. I always missed trick questions because my brain wouldn't "slow down" or "pause" long enough to consider all the possibilities. Furthermore, I'd always run out of time because my brain was FOCUSED SO HARD ON TEST that I no longer had a sense of time passing. I remember specifically a calculus test where the first half I got most all the questions correct and the second half was just blank.
I only took it because I have some neurological problems that prevent me from sleeping well and my excessive daytime sleepiness had gotten completely out of control--and even then it wasn't worth it to me. I switched to a Ritalin type drug and I've been pretty happy with it. Maybe there is a similar solution for you. Good luck.
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on October 25, 2012
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So all of that time I spend trying to coerce my second grader to sit down and complete his assignments, and all the breath I expend trying to explain why homework is so important to his future is all a big waste? Yes, say Australian researchers who included 10,000 children in their study. They concluded that children could be better served spending that homework time doing something else more beneficial. They even went so far as to say that only students in senior high should do homework.
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so good study habits are supposed to magically appear in high school in college? and you're ok with not having a road map for what you child is studying? do you know how helpful parents can be to their kids in reinforcing what they are learning at home? no wonder we fall so far behind as a country. education is not something they do for 6 hours and stop- it needs to be integrated into everything. its amazing that some parents will spend hours researching educational products, shows, & toys for infants and toddlers- but heaven forbid they spend 30 minutes on homework or ask simple conversions when measuring ingredients for dinner or asking their kids to tell them what happened in the book they are reading (please god, let the child be reading a book!!)
i agree that homework should not be an hour long process for a grade schooler- but please stop deluding yourself into thinking 15-30 minutes of reinforcement/ study skill development is not important!
I agree with Jasmine. The idea that kids will just magically begin doing homework because they are in high school is laughable.
Yes it is.
One day, your child is going to want to pick up an instrument and learn to play it. Will you scoff when his band director says, "he needs to practice 30 minutes a day"? Will you tell him that it's stupid and "aimless"? No, you will likely agree and sit Little Johnny down for the required 30 minutes a day because you understand that he is learning a new skill and it takes practice.
Why then, should it be different with homework? You think that knowing his addition/subtraction/multiplication tables is just going to happen without practice? That today he doesn't know how to add, but tomorrow 7+9 is going to be easy because his teacher happened to write it on the board??
Ridiculous. Learning is a skill, reading, math, writing - all of those are skills that require practice, just like throwing a baseball or playing a musical instrument.
A little homework never hurt anybody. I do agree, though, that hours of homework, particularly in grade school, is out of line, and should require a meeting with the teachers/principal.