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My name is Dan, or according to Em, "that guy who makes energy bars." I am an avid cyclist and an athlete and also a dietetic intern at St. Louis University (SLU).
I have been cooking professionally for almost seven years now (really?? wow…I can't believe it either). I got into cooking way before I ever had any formal culinary training, and before my first bus-boy job at 15 years old.
The first thing I ever made was a scrambled egg. I was so proud to cook with my Dad, who had a Saturday morning ritual of making the largest, dirtiest breakfast for my siblings and I. Later, I discovered that not only was my Dad a loving man for getting up with the sun to make us breakfast, but he also had an alternate agenda…to give us energy. After we ate mounds of scrambled eggs, buttery biscuits, crispy bacon strips, and glasses of OJ, he would hike us outside to perform several hours of chores a.k.a. manual labor. In a sense, my motive to make energy bars is very similar to my Dad's.
Cycling requires continual fueling of its favorite energy source, carbohydrates. After spending bank vaults of cash and weeding through the sweet, salty, soft, and hard, and still feeling unsatisfied, I decided to make my own bars. I asked myself what I wanted in an energy bar, and formulated this equation in my head:
Clif Bar (minus) the overwhelming sweetness (plus) better texture = My bar (ideas for names???)
**If I don't eat my bar, I eat Clif bars**
It's been a little over a year since I made my first energy bar, and they've come a long way. My notebook is full of recipes, notes, and drawings of what has worked and what hasn't.
I love making energy bars because they are easy to grab on the go, pack a nutritious punch suitable for all types of activities, and they taste good. I also like playing scientist and developing recipes using my food science background. I'm going to share a new recipe I've been working on, Pumpkin Spice Bar, just in time for the autumn season.
Before we get started I should make a few quick notes:
· Energy bars are cheaper to make yourself, but they have a high start-up cost. Fortunately, most of the ingredients will last you for 2-3 batches.
· This is my baby. So, if you decide to sell the recipe and get rich, make sure I get a cut.
· Energy bars are fun; don't be afraid to screw up. At the very least you'll end up with some BOMB granola, right Em?
7/8 cup brown rice syrup
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup pumpkin puree
1.5 Tbsp H20
½ cup dates, pitted and diced
½ cup Red Flame Raisins
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
3 cups Kashi Warm Cinnamon Cereal
½ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup wheat germ
2 scoops Whey Protein Isolate (scoop is in container)
½ tsp fine granule sea salt
2 Tbsp pumpkin spice***
**You can find all of these ingredients at the Whole Foods
***2.5 tsp cinnamon, 1.5 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp allspice, 1 tsp nutmeg
Method: Combine all the dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well mixed.
Then add all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
With clean hands, reach in and mix ingredients together until well incorporated. Clean your hands off, and get ready to portion the bars.
**Fill a bowl with cold water. Dip your fingers in the water and rub them together so they are moist. This will help prevent sticky fingers (Sticky rice method)**
Grab ~½ a handful of the mixture and roll into a ball. Then place it on a baking tray lined with a Silicone baking sheet or spray the pan with pan spray. Repeat the ball step until all the mix is portioned (~15 balls). If you have an ice cream scoop, it may also work.
Pick and pull bar mixture from the balls to make them as close in size as possible. Then flatten them out into bar shape (approximately 3"x2"x 1/2")
Bake them at 300 degrees for 14 minutes. They are not like most baked items, so pull them right at 14 minutes.
Remove the bars from the oven, and let them cool completely. With a nice flat spatula, transfer the bars from the pan to a cooling rack.
Wrap the bars or put them into sandwich bags. They last for up to three weeks or a month (not a promise), but once I left one in my messenger bag for a month and a half during the summer, and it was still good.
Thanks for letting me post on the Health Nut; I hope you enjoyed it. Try the bars, and let Em and I know how they turn out.
Remember, bars are fun. Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
Hey friends, Emily here. If you enjoyed this post or have any questions on the methods to his madness, please leave Dan some comment love. I'm sure he'll be back for some future posts, so stay tuned! [emc]


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CLEVELAND, Ohio - Here are some tips for college students planning to vote in Ohio.
This information was compiled by Cuyahoga County Leagues of Women Voters, partners with the Northeast Ohio Media Group on a Voter Guide project featuring information about candidates and issues on the ballot.
Voting for college students
Decide where you want to vote – using your home or school address – and register before the deadline at 9 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014.
- By law, college students may choose which address they use for voting, either their permanent address or their address at school. Choose one and make sure you register with that address by the deadline.
- In Ohio, you must be registered to vote by April 7 in order to vote in the May 6, 2014, primary election. Voter registration deadlines may differ in other states, so be sure to check the deadline at www.vote411.org if you choose to use an address outside of Ohio.
- In deciding where to register, think about these questions:
- Do you have (or can you get) an accepted voter ID for that address?
- If voting at home, will you be able to go home to vote in person, or will you need to request an absentee ballot to vote by mail?
Within Ohio: Decide how you want to vote — by mail, early in-person, or at the polls on Election Day.
You have a choice between voting by mail (absentee), voting early in-person at the board of elections of the county where you registered, or voting at your polling place on Election Day. See three ways to vote.
- Vote by mail: You will need to fill out and send in an absentee ballot request form. For Cuyahoga County, you can request one by visiting the board's website or calling the board at 216-443-8683.
- Vote early in-person: Registered voters may vote early beginning on April 1 for the May 6, 2014, primary. Check with your county board of elections for early voting hours and locations.
- Vote at your polling place on Election Day: Polls will be open on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 pm. By law, if you are in line at 7:30 p.m., the polls must stay open to allow you to vote. Some polling locations and precincts have changed. Check with your board of elections for your current precinct and polling location.
- Check your ID: See voter ID rules for more information. If you are voting out of state, check the voter ID requirements of that state at www.vote411.org.
Outside Ohio: Voter rules, deadlines and ID laws differ from state to state. Check the rules, deadlines and ID rules at www.vote411.org, if you choose to vote from an address outside of Ohio.

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January 11, 2007
Morally Kosher; Defending the Dennis; <BR>Teddy the Great; Jane Ulman means 'brilliant writing
Morally Kosher
Perhaps you wonder whether your column has an impact ("Moral Diet," Jan. 5). Upon reading it last week, my wife and I -- longtime vegetarians and supporters of organic farming -- were struck by the justice and power of [Rob Eshman's] words. I immediately spoke with our president, executive director and others at the synagogue, and all agreed that Sinai Temple would join Hazon's Tuv Ha'Aretz program. We will encourage our members to buy shares in a local farm and enjoy their organic produce. Perhaps we will even persuade some members to till a little local soil!
Kashrut is the Jewish expression of our stewardship of the earth. As the Midrash teaches us, God told human beings at the outset of our journey, we are responsible for the well being of the world, for if we befoul its air and destroy its earth, no one will follow to undo our neglect. This kashrut initiative expresses that holy purpose of taking care of God's gift. Along with our program to encourage buying fuel-efficient cars, which has so far enabled more than 50 members to purchase hybrid vehicles, this is our synagogue's attempt to fulfill the ethical underpinning of the mitzvot.
Rabbi David Wolpe
I am responding to your article, "Moral Diet." I will quote your words: "Many kosher-observant Jews would argue that kashrut is not about morality, but about obeying a set of divine but incomprehensible laws. That's a fine line of reasoning for infants and automatons, but most of us who struggle with kashrut do it to elevate our souls...."
Your words deeply offend, hurt and disgust me. I indeed keep kosher because it is Divinely commanded and at a certain point incomprehensible on a strictly rational level. I do not believe the Almighty needs to make His laws with my approval, nor do I think He needs yours. Of course everyone has free will, but a servant of God does not demand of his Master to explain Himself or His directives.
Beyond insulting an entire group of Jews, your words serve to alienate and destroy, instead of creating and building. A person with such a position of influence like yourself has an awesome responsibility. Do you think it's fine to be so judgmental and condescending? I disagree with Jews who don't keep kosher, but I do not call them names or insult them.
Josh Horwitz
Prager's Right
Dennis Prager has every right to express his opinion, and those criticizing his view that a congressman should take his oath on the Bible are intolerant and judgmental ("Democrats Call on GOP to Condemn Prager, Rep. Goode," Jan. 5).
The blatant disregard and disdain for American customs and values is the hallmark of the left, which bullies its way into schools, health care, the workplace and every other segment of American life, from education to social issues, trying to impose its will on a majority that neither believes in nor wants its advocacy. But when one member of the right dares to defend a tradition honoring a belief system that built this country, the left wants him to humbly apologize.
Those criticizing Prager should instead apologize to him for trying to isolate him and intimidate him into submission -- very un-American approaches to disagreeing with someone's views.
Caroline Miranda
It is time for all Americans and all Jews to eschew calls of "racism" whenever Islam or the Quran is commented on in ways felt to be "politically incorrect." The name calling is not productive and honest debate about the issues is squelched by this type of unthinking emotional outburst.
The Judeo-Christian Bible is clearly the basis for American values, and Dennis Prager and Rep. Virgile Goode were correct in making that point.
It should be noted that the Jeffersonian Quran that Rep. Ellison chose to use for his ceremonial swearing-in was the book that Jefferson studied prior to advocating war against the Muslim pirate slavers of the Islamic Barbary States of Morrocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Tripoli. It was the Bible that provided the values to oppose Muslim slavery, not the Quran of the Muslim Barbary pirates.
The Democrats for Israel should save their condemnation for Rep. Ellison, a man who built his career on Jew-hatred as the spokesman for the Nation of Islam. The demand by the group, that the Republican Jewish Coalition rebuke Prager and Goode is vulgar, pathetic and misguided.
Michael A. Wienir
Jane Ulman
Jane Ulman always writes well, whether it's about her sons, Torah references or others ("Who Needs Law School? Just Marry a Lawyer," Jan. 5). I was particularly touched by her latest column for it's humanity, expressions of love and the nature of her marital relationship, warmth, subtle humor and personal insights.
Even though I didn't want to overstate my initial response upon reading her very human account, still "brilliant writing" first came to mind.
I hope to see much more of Jane's work in this vein.
Allan Boodnick
Teddy Kollek
As Mormons around the world celebrate the reopening of Brigham Young University's Center for Near Eastern Studies in Jerusalem on Jan. 8, we pause to mourn the passing of Teddy Kollek, a leader of compassion and vision whose support was crucial in securing permission for the center to be built in the mid-1980s ("Teddy Kollek, Jerusalem's Modern Day Herod, Dies at 95," Jan. 5).
BYU students have studied in Jerusalem since 1968, and "Mr. Jerusalem" helped the university to secure the land and building permits necessary to erect the permanent facility, which was opened in 1987. For many years the mayor maintained close ties to BYU, which granted him an honorary doctorate in 1995 during one of his visits to Utah; his last visit to the university took place in 2002. Mayor Kollek praised the Jerusalem Center as a possible bridge to peace and a symbol of Israel's capital as an open city.
Kollek's graciousness to the Mormon community was not limited to BYU. In 1979 he bestowed the Jerusalem City Medal on LDS Church President Spencer W. Kimball on the Mount of Olives, where they had participated in the opening of a memorial park commemorating the church's dedication of the Land of Israel for the gathering of the Jews in 1841. In addition, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra in Israel at the invitation of Mayor Kollek during his last year in office. May his name and memory be blessed, and may his dream of peace be fulfilled in our lifetimes.
Mark Paredes
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Casa in Trastevere nel centro storico
Size130 m²
Floor No.2(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Smoking allowed
- Elevator in building
- Lockable room
|Giuseppe Parini, 00152 Roma, Italy
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
Towels and sheets provided in the rooms, balcony; all rooms are large and luminous. The building is elegant and quiet, in the area of famous Trastevere, linked well with bus, tram and train and in few minutes reach touristic places
Cleaning fee 1-7 people (30€ at check in); starting 8 people included.
|Price for > 6 guests
|€ 11 per guest/night extra
|Check-in After
|On arrangement
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out Before
|Cancellation Policy
Very clean and spacious apartment that had everything we needed and more. Valerio the host was very helpful in directing us to places of interest and giving tips on making the most of our stay. The apartment is ideally located just a two minute walk to the metro tram, which takes you directly to the center of Rome within a few minutes. Every night we took the tram in the opposite direction and got off at the river. There were market stalls, restaurants and cocktail bars dotted along the river, which were fantastic for relaxing with stunning views of the Tiber and St Peters Basilica in the distance. I would highly recommend booking this property and will definitely return in the future.
We've stayed 2 nights at this apartment. The apartment is perfectly situated near Trastevere station. It is clean and spacious. There is enough space for up to 10 persons. The host lady is very kind and helpful. I would recommend this apartment very much for your visit in Rome.
We stayed 4 nights in this great Roman neighborhood. The apartment is large, clean and comfortable for the 6 of us.
The host was helpful and the location was great for us. Close to the center but not in the middle of the hassle and noise and inside a real local neighborhood.
Thank you Valerio
We are waiting for an opportunity to come back
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CC Sabathia pitched his best game as a Yankee, going 7 2/3 innings before surrendering a hit to Kelly Shoppach, the Rays' catcher. His line- 7.2IP, 1H, 2BB, 5K, 111 pitches. The Yankees' hitting gave him much more than he needed with a 10-run outburst. But the story was Sabathia, in command all the way.
Here is the boxscore.
According to Chad Jennings, Girardi said Shoppach would be CC's last batter, no matter what.
"It makes it easy now, but we would have been fighting out there on the mound," Sabathia said.
Here's a 4:28 video of CC's complete day's work.
But if you prefer something shorter, here's A-Rod's spectacular diving stop of a hard grounder down the 3B line, Teixeira's diving grab of a liner, and Robinson Cano's great recovery on a groundball off Sabathia's hand.
And I'm figuring no one will complain if I include a Robinson Cano 2-run HR.
Other Stuff-
Phil Hughes threw 84 pitches over six innings in an extended spring game in Tampa. His first start will be Thursday against the Angels. He will not be on any formal innings count this season.
Francisco Cervelli had a hit with 2 RBIs. Is it me, or does he seem to always make a contribution whenever he plays?
They didn't save Gate 2, but they saved ....the balconies?
AA Trenton Thunder starting pitcher and talented Yankees 24-year old prospect Christian Garcia came out of his Thursday night start after 69 pitches (48 strikes) complaining of pain in his elbow. An MRI revealed a torn elbow ligament. Garcia will be out for a significant length of time. Garcia unfortunately has gone through a series of injuries-- he strained his elbow in 2005, strained an oblique in 2006, had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and knee surgery in 2007 and elbow tendinitis AND surgery in 2009.
Meanwhile, 2007 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year Alan Horne was scheduled to have an operation to fix an 80 percent tear of the rotator cuff in his right pitching arm by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. However, Horne and Dr. Andrews have elected to try something new- a rehab program called Platelet-Rich Plasma treatments. It's 'cutting-edge' stuff.
Here's some better news to get the taste of the last two entries out of your mouth-- highly rated AAA starter Zach McAllister started his first game Friday night. He tired in the 6th inning and both runners he left on base with 2 outs scored but his overall numbers were pretty encouraging-- 5.2IP, 3H, 4R, 3BB, 6K.
And Finally--"You're lassoed pardner!"
According to Bill Madden, MLB has told Cowboy Joe West to 'zip it'.


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On Saturday evening, December 29th, Stage Left in New Brunswick, New Jersey, will host a special Dickensian dinner, featuring cuisine that was enjoyed by Charles Dickens, his wife, Catherine, and their ten children.
Charles Dickens didn't invent Christmas; but, until his wonderful stories, its celebration was on the wane. It was the magic of his pen – along with Queen Victoria's championing of the holiday – that revived its prominence. By all accounts, he and his family kept Christmas well in their home.
In fact, Dickens' wife, Catherine Thompson Dickens, was also an excellent cook; she also published a cookbook, What Shall We Have For Dinner, circa 1851.
The Dickensian dinner will begin with a winter wassail and passed hors d'oeuvres at 7:00 p.m. Following this libation will be chestnut soup, roasted goose, turkey, duchess potatoes, baked apples stuffed with dried fruits & pecans, glazed carrots with walnuts, plum pudding with hard sauce, and mincemeat pie.
The cost of the dinner is $89.00 per person. The wassail is included and other period beverages (sherry, Madera, punch, red & white wine) will be offered for sale.
For more information, or to make a reservation: firstname.lastname@example.com or call (732) 828-4444, ext 200.
Bon Appétit!


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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Jerrod Johnson tied a Texas A&M quarterback record with three rushing touchdowns and threw three TD passes to lead the Aggies to a 56-19 win over UAB on Saturday.
Johnson completed 23-of-29 passes for 290 yards against the Blazers' 118th-ranked pass defense as the Aggies improved to 3-0 for the third time in four years. A total of nine Aggies caught passes a week after leading receiver Jeff Fuller broke his right leg.
Bradley Stephens and Cyrus Gray added touchdown runs for the Aggies, who converted 14 of 17 third downs and finished with 544 yards. A&M came in leading the nation in total offense (589.5 yards per game).
UAB quarterback Joe Webb rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown for the Blazers (1-3), who had 303 yards, but went 3-for-14 on third-down conversions.
The Aggies rolled to a 28-6 halftime lead after Josh Zahn kicked a 37-yard field goal two minutes into the game.
A&M then went 83 yards in 14 plays and Johnson scored on a goal-line sneak. A few minutes earlier, Johnson's 29-yard touchdown pass to freshman Uzoma Nwachukwu was negated by offsetting pass interference calls. Nwachukwu caught three TD passes in last week's win over Utah State.
A&M's Dustin Harris fumbled a punt late in the opening quarter, the Aggies' first lost fumble this season. Zahn kicked a 41-yard field goal to cut A&M's lead to 7-6.
The Aggies took control with three touchdown drives over the next nine minutes.


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After injustice
What makes forgiveness possible
Justice and love are of course connected, as are justice and forgiveness. Forgiveness is a manifestation of the love that scripture attributes to God and that Jesus enjoins on us. Anders Nygren went further and held that we should think of all love on the model of God's forgiveness of the sinner. That goes too far. But there can be no doubt that love manifested in forgiveness is a fundamental component of the Christian vision.
Everyone would agree that forgiveness cannot be dispensed indiscriminately hither and yon. Forgiveness presupposes that someone has wronged someone, deprived the person of something to which the person had a right; it presupposes that an injustice has occurred. It furthermore presupposes that the one doing the forgiving recognizes that someone has been wronged, recognizes that an injustice has occurred.
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How to Measure for Laminate FlooringPosted by Brad on Apr 16, 2012 in BUYING FORMICA FLOORING, Buying Formica Flooring, Insallation, Posting | 0 comments
3 easy steps…
Determining how to measure for laminate flooring is relatively simple. However, it pays to measure it properly. Follow these basic steps, and then take advantage of the Flooring Calculator on the Formica Flooring website to make sure you order the right amount.
Step 1.
Figure out the square footage of each room where you want to install laminate wood floors. To do so, use a tape measure to determine the length and width. Then multiply the length by the width to get your square footage and add 10%. If it's 12 feet wide and 12 feet long, you will need enough flooring for 144 square feet (12×12=144).
Step 2.
Add 10% to the square footage to accommodate cuts and waste. (If you're choosing a tile pattern, make it 20%). This is important since the cuts in the flooring need to be staggered. You'll definitely want pieces left over to save, just in case. So that's 144 feet plus 10%, or 14 feet, for 156 square feet.
Step 3.
Check with a retailer to get your order just right; we recommend going through an authorized Formica Flooring dealer. Your measurements will certainly give you a good ballpark estimate when you multiply your square foot needs by the retailer's price per square foot. But little things can make a difference in the actual calculation. For instance, for installation in rooms larger that 40' long or 25" wide, a transition piece will be required. A pro will help make sure you have all the accessories you'll need, from transition strips to underlayment to floor molding.
Want to learn more about installing laminate flooring? Visit our FAQ area on our website for more answers about measuring, prepping and installing laminate wood floors.
Hopefully this helps you determine how to measure for laminate flooring.


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I have started the couch to 5 k and I'm doing it in minimal, or no shoes Before anyone yells at me for going too fast I want to say I jogged on a rebounder in bare feet 45 minutes a day for three weeks, then started walking around in beach (water) shoes for over a month, at the same time doing a small amount of running on the weekends in the beach shoes. Plus I've walked barefoot in the house my whole life. I've watched many videos and have the idea of the basics of how to run correctly. So I'm going slow
I'm also thrilled that I have no knee pain. As far back as my 20's when I tried to run my knee would start giving me problems. Now I'm 20 years older and weigh a lot more than I did back then but now that I'm running bare or minimal - no knee pain. Freaking amazing.
I also credit the way I'm eating with the energy I have to do this now. I've been grain free for a year but this month I am doing the Whole30 and apparently dairy was the last puzzle piece for me. I feel fantastic
Anyway, I would appreciate any tips or videos or book recommendations anyone has for an out of shape, middle aged woman trying to take up running. Anything. Videos on form, how to reduce soreness, how to improve my breathing - whatever. I'm sure there's stuff out there I haven't seen.
I really want to run. I've always liked the idea but thought I couldn't because of my knees. I'm tickled pink to find that wasn't the case, so I want to make this work.
Thanks in advance for any advice or encouragement


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Cory Salter def. Joel Traves - Submission (Verbal)
Liam McCarty def. David Morris - Submission (Strikes)
Justin Howard Jay McCown - Decision (Unanimous)
CB Dollaway def. Hans Marrero - TKO (Strikes)
Chris Bowles def. David Roberts - Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Pete Spratt def. TJ Waldberger - KO
Justin Eilers def. Matt Thompson - Decision (Unanimous)
Drew Fickett def. Anthony Lapsley - Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Fred Epsiricueta def. Jason House - Decision (Unanimous)
Erik Paulson def. Jeff Ford - Submission (Armbar)
Jeff Ford (225 lbs) vs. Erik Paulson (212.5 lbs) *
Freddie Espiricueta (185.5 lbs) vs. Jason House (183 lbs)
Anthony Lapsley (170.75 lbs) vs. Drew Fickett (171.25 lbs)
Matt Thompson (241 lbs) vs. Justin Eilers (231 lbs)
TJ Waldburger (170.5 lbs) vs. Pete Spratt (168.75 lbs)
David Roberts (154.75 lbs) vs. Chris Bowles (153 lbs)
CB Dollaway (186.25 lbs) vs. Hans Marrero (184 lbs)
Corey Salter (N/A) vs. Joel Traves (268 lbs)
David Morris (184 lbs) vs. Liam McCarty (185 lbs)
Justin Howard (244 lbs) vs. Jay McCown (245.75 lbs)
* The main event featuring Jeff Ford and Erik Paulson which was originally scheduled to take place at 205 lbs has now been switched to a heavyweight affair after it was announced that Jeff Ford was unable to make weight.
"I've been busting my ass to drop (to the required weight), running, hitting the sauna two times a day, training, dieting, not eating," said an obviously irritated Paulson. "I dropped down to 205 (Thursday) night and then I got news after I got out of the sauna that (Ford) was about 230 and that he was not going to be able (to make weight)."
I only wish to be as cool as the Hammer House..
News and Notes
- The Fight Network is reporting that UFC veteran Drew Fickett has been added to the inaugural HDNetFights card on October 13th and will take on Anthony Lapsley. Lapsley was originally scheduled to face T.J. Waldburger. No word on why Waldburger is no longer set to compete at the event.
- If you haven't already, don't forget to place a bid on the shorts that UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture wore while defeating Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 74. The shorts are also autographed and are being auctioned off as part of the Ryan Bennett Memorial Fund.
- MMA Junkie is reporting via Brazilian website RPC that Mauricio "Shogun" Rua fought against Forrest Griffin at UFC 76 with a torn ligament in his knee and will be out of action until early next year. MMA Junkie also pointed out at that no mention of the injury was made by the CSAC after a post-fight examination of Rua.
- We already know that MMA is banned in Vancouver, but so is MMA-related clothing too apparently.
- Sam Caplan has received word via Gilbert Melendez that Nick Diaz has been released from the hospital after receiving treatment for a staph infection and is currently recovering at his home in Stockton, CA.
- UFC Daily has learned that Heath Herring will be returning to the Octagon early next year according to manager Dean Albrecht:
UFC heavyweight Heath Herring will likely to return to the octagon in early 2008 according to his manager, Dean Albrecht, who confirmed the news with UFC Daily earlier today. According to Albrecht, Herring is taking some time off from fighting while continuing to train for his UFC return.
No definite plans have been established for Herring though there are several rumored UFC events in January and February which could host his return to the octagon from the extended break.
The Rock talks MMA:
"Well, I think that there is still great boxing out there, and there are fights coming up that I look forward to seeing. But mixed martial arts is just phenomenal. It is so hot, and it's clear to me why it's so popular. I have a ton of love and respect for those guys. I've become friends with a bunch of those guys and they have my support. I think mixed martial arts requires an amazing athleticism, and those guys must put together a strategy and a game plan every single time they go out and fight because it's not one-dimensional, it's not so predictable. On any given day, the greatest can go down. I think it's really exciting to see the success that MMA is having right now. Everything that that sport provides and all the attention that people are diverting to that entity right now is well-deserved, and it's—well, it's a big deal and I'm excited about it."
- Darren Rovell of CNBC ranks UFC President Dana White 80th out of 100
sports executives in terms of power.
Touch of gloves to Fight Opinion for that find.
- Speaking of Fight Opinion, Zack Arnold is wondering how the Japanese media is going to cover Kazuhiro Nakamura positive drug test.
- Ryan from Fightlinker is impressed with how well UFC 76 did compared to UFC 59 in California.
Radio Schedule
12-1 PM EST - TAGG Radio
1-3 PM EST - The Jordan Breen Show
3-5 PM EST - The Stephen Quadros Show
3-4 PM EST - The Fight Network Radio
9-10 PM EST - MMAWeekly's Sound Off
11 PM EST - Knockout Radio
DALLAS - Mixed Martial Arts superstar Chuck Liddell and actor/comedian Kevin James help kick off the premiere episode of Inside MMA, the new weekly HDNet series covering the latest news, rankings, stats and highlights from the world of Mixed Martial Arts.
Inside MMA, hosted by Kenny Rice and former MMA fighter Bas Rutten, debuts on HDNet at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, September 14. This episode includes an appearance by former MMA fighter and HDNet Fights Commissioner Guy Mezger. Each episode of Inside MMA will also include in-depth features by HDNet's Ron Kruck.
"Inside MMA is the only program of its kind," said Mark Cuban, president and co-founder of HDNet. "It will be THE destination for MMA fans looking for the latest news and information on this exciting sport."
HDNet has also announced the new HDNet Fights series that will premiere on the network on October 19.
HDNet Fights hosted a conference call earlier this afternoon to promote their new venture into the world of mixed martial arts as well as their inaugural event which will take place on October 13th at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas. HDNet Fights officials eatured on the call were HDNet owner Mark Cuban and UFC and PRIDE veteran Guy Mezger. The fighters participating were Erik Paulson, Jeff Ford, Justin Eilers, Jason House, and Freddie Espiricueta.
Continue reading "HDNet Fights Conference Call Notes"
A news filled Coffee and Kick Ass today folks…
News and Notes
- Our rumors section has been updated…
- Mark Cuban will be holding a press conference and conference call concerning his new HDNet Fights venture. We will have a full report later today.
- If you haven't already, please check out Randy Couture's signed gloves from UFC 74 that are currently up for auction by the Ryan Bennett Memorial Fund. Bidding ends on Thursday night.
- K-1 Hero's parent company FEG announced a rematch between PRIDE veterans Sergei Kharitonov and Alistair Overeem at the K-1 Hero's show taking place on September 17th.
- Duane Ludwig will now face Mario Stapel at this Saturday's Ring of Fire event after his original opponent, Dragan Baklua, broke his hand during a recent training session. Despite all of this, Ludwig has trained hard and is ready to face whomever is standing in front of him:
"I was getting ready to face a stand up guy, but Mario is much more well rounded," stated Ludwig. "He is more of a true MMA fighter. I changed my game plan accordingly. For this fight, I tightened up my game by training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. The training was great and I feel prepared for whatever happens. I love fighting at home and can't wait for Saturday."
- Jeff Monson, Matt Horwich, and Tara LaRosa all won medals in last weekend's World Grappling Championships in Turkey.
- Spike TV announced yesterday that UFC 75 was the most watched MMA event in the history of North America:
UFC 75 was the most watched mixed martial arts event ever in North America, drawing 4.7 million viewers, Spike TV officials said in a news release Tuesday.
The Sept. 8 event from the O2 Arena in London, England, featured UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson's win over PRIDE champ Dan Henderson in a title unification bout. Airing delayed on Spike, the telecast peaked at 5.6 million viewers during Jackson's battle against Henderson. The show's ratings were particularly strong among men age 18-34 and men 18-49. For those audiences, UFC 75 beat everything on television, Spike officials said, including ABC's NASCAR race and Michigan vs. Oregon college football game, as well as ESPN's Virginia Tech vs. LSU and Notre Dame vs. Penn St. games.
Spike TV said its telecast of UFC 75 had an overall rating of 3.1 (3.0 million homes), including a 5.7 rating for men 18-34 (1.6 million), 4.5 for men 18-49 (2.5 million) and 6.2 for men 25-34 (1.0 million).
- The Honolulu Star Bulletin is reporting that Justin McCully has been forced to pull out of his scheduled bout against Christian Wellisch for undisclosed reasons. Wellisch will now face Scott Junk"
Kailua's Scott Junk will make his UFC debut Sept. 22 against Christian Wellisch in a heavyweight fight at UFC 76: Knockout in Anaheim, Calif.
"It's 100 percent going to happen," Junk said. Wellisch (8-2) was originally scheduled to face Justin McCully.
Junk was notified about the fight yesterday, just 11 days before the event. He has put together six consecutive wins, including a TKO victory over Jimmy Ambriz back in June.
"It caught me off guard, but it's good because I have been training this whole time," Junk said.
Touch of gloves to UFC Mania for finding that interesting piece.
- The Governor of Illinois has signed legislation that will legalize MMA starting in 2008
- Michael Bisping's father was apparently attacked in the parking lot of the O2 arena after the event.
Hat tip to Fight Opinion for that one.
- Sam Caplan of Five Ounces of Pain is reporting via Tagg Radio that Gilbert Melendez will be taking on Shooto's Tetsuji Kato at Strikeforce's Playboy Mansion event on September 29th.
Radio Schedule
12-1 PM - Tagg Radio
12:30-3 PM - The Savage Dog Show
3-4 PM - Fight Network Radio
3-5 PM - The Beatdown
9-10 PM - MMAWeekly's Sound Off
11 PM - Knockout Radio


text: Alright, well for starters, I run part landscaping service as of right now, go to school full-time, and work elsewhere part-time. I am a very busy man but I hope next summer to go full time with the business. Atleast for the summer. One major goal is to really kick it in the a** and start getting some contractor experience such the goes beyond mowing grass and cleaning gardens. I am talking about ponds, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, and so on. Right now I am reading landscape construction books when I am not studying for horticulture degree stuff. Do you guys think it is good to get some experience under a contractor or just keep reading and 'attempt' to do it for the first time at someone's property? It is just really hard trying to find the niche experience along with all the other stuff that comes with it. My wife wants me to work with contractor to gather some experience, but if I am doing my own thing next summer, why should I spend my time making someone else rich?


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By planting our lawns in clover, we can help the bees, especially if the whole neighborhood acts together. A swatch of suburban lawns planted to clover should be enough to support a healthy beehive.
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Fiat displayed two very exclusive concepts at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. Fiat 500 Abarth Tenebra and 500 Cattiva, two new design concepts were seen with exclusive exterior designs and interior updates. Fiat 500 Abarth Tenebra debut ed in matte gray paint on its exteriors complimented by black chrome accents. Glossy new headlight design, tail lamps and parking lamps formed part of the exterior makeup while the vehicle itself will sit on 16" alloy wheels.
The Striking Scorpion logo was prominently displayed on wheels adorned with Abarth body stripes on its sides. Interiors were equally impressive, done up in black leather with contrasting grey stitching on seats with racing harness. A flat bottom steering wheel, an instrument panel with matte carbon fiber inserts and a 6 speaker Beats Audio system with 8" subwoofer and 8 channel amplifier completed internal features.
The exterior of 500 Cattiva was seen with enhanced use of black chrome accents along with sports tuned suspension. The vehicle possesses 16" satin dark gray wheels with glossy black headlamps, tail lamps and parking lamps while interiors are fitted with spots seats in leather upholstery. A Beat Audio system is also seen in this vehicle.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio – We're hosting a party and live video show tonight to celebrate the start of the high school boys and girls basketball playoffs and you're invited to join in the festivities – either by watching live video of the show on cleveland.com or attending the show as part of the audience.
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More than 25 boys and girls teams will be the Harry Buffalo in downtown Cleveland (2120 East 4th Street), where the second floor will be reserved for the free Northeast Ohio Media Group event.
The boys show will be from 6-7:30 p.m., followed by the girls show at 7:30-9 p.m. Video of the show will be broadcast live on cleveland.com, as well as archived online on Tuesday.
Fans, families and varsity players from across the area are invited to attend. (Players will sit in a special Players Lounge area, which will be featured on the show several times).
The party will feature most of the area's top teams and players live at Harry Buffalo, raffles for Cavaliers and Monsters tickets (all in attendance are eligible to win), food specials, and more.
The show will include roundtable interviews with boys and girls player of the year contenders and players to watch in the playoffs, sectional/district previews with many of the area's top coaches, and more.
Don't miss four game show segments where we find out how well teammates know each other.
Among the boys players in attendance will be Esa Ahmad of Shaker Heights, Ohio State signee Dave Bell
from Garfield Heights, St. Edward's Kipper Nichols and North Royalton's Omari Spellman.
The girls lineup includes Madison Baer of Stow, Stasha Carey of Berea-Midpark, Solon's Kristen Confroy and Jordan Korinek of St. Vincent-St. Mary.
Members of the following teams will be in attendance and part of the show:
Boys: Beachwood, Cleveland Central Catholic, East Tech, Garfield Heights, Gilmour, Glenville, Holy Name, Lake Catholic, Mentor, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, St. Edward, St. Ignatius, Shaker Heights, Warrensville Heights.
Girls: Berea-Midpark, East Tech, Hathaway Brown, Holy Name, Magnificat, Mentor, North Royalton, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Solon, Stow, Wadsworth, Walsh Jesuit.
We welcome your questions for players, coaches and our reporters. If you're watching online, post questions in the comments section at the bottom of this post or on Twitter using the #NEOvarsity hashtag.


text: Elsie Geraldine "Geri" Littrel, 75, of Ames, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, and continue to the beginning of the Memorial Service. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at the Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada. Inurnment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials may be made to the Israel Family Hospice House, 400 S. Dakota, Ames, Iowa, 50014.


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Nothing will be better for the LSU football team than to play Saturday's game against North Texas at Tiger Stadium. As much or maybe more than Saints fans, LSU fans and Baton Rouge could use the uplift provided by watching the home team play at home in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, which appeared to punish Baton Rouge as much or more than it did New Orleans.
But if, because of Hurricane Ike or slow reparations to the stadium or whatever, the Tigers can't play in Baton Rouge on Saturday, here's hoping that the Superdome emerges as the most viable alternative site.
Obviously, the Superdome would be best for LSU fans, many of whom trek to Baton Rouge from New Orleans' metro area. And for the majority of Tigers fans that live in Baton Rouge, the commute from there to Dallas, Atlanta or even Shreveport is a good hop farther than the 90 minutes it'd take to get to the Superdome.
But the secondary benefit of playing in New Orleans would be this: the city, NFL franchise and Superdome would get a chance to repay a portion of the generosity LSU showed in 2005 when the Saints, displaced for a season by Hurricane Katrina, played four "home" games at Tiger Stadium. It'd give New Orleans a chance to open its doors to a friend in need and considering the number of friends who've opened their door to New Orleans and its displaced residents since '05, you have to hope the city, Saints and Superdome officials would jump at a chance for reciprocity.
Granted, the Saints-Tiger Stadium union wasn't as smooth as it could, and should, have been. Well, actually, that's a nice way to frame a situation that was downright messy almost from the moment the idea was conceived.
The Saints wanted to play at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where they'd evacuated to, and every indication was that team owner Tom Benson was playing footsy with the mayor of San Antonio, giving overtures that the franchise would love nothing more than to permanently relocate. Then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, in one of the endearing images of his legacy and signs of his strength, insisted that the franchise play as many games as possible in Louisiana, to retain a connection with fans that'd been to hell and back with Katrina and needed something - anything - to give them a reason to smile.
Saints players criticized the condition of the Tiger Stadium field, which was strained by overuse. The commute from San Antonio to Baton Rouge led to complaints that it felt more like a road game than a home game.
And who ever will forget the physical vision of ugliness provided by Benson himself? The owner and a heckler had to be separated after a game at Tiger Stadium (the team finished 3-13; there were plenty of targets to heckle) and Benson memorably espoused that he didn't feel safe in Baton Rouge.
Even with all that, it's important to note that LSU officials remained above the fray, didn't publicly (or privately, that we know of) enter into the politics of the situation. It's imperative to remember that LSU and Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge offered Saints fans an opportunity to see their team with a minimum of travel and fuss. No, it didn't provide the air-conditioned comfort of the Superdome or escalators to the upper level or all the other amenities that routinely are taken for granted when a team plays in a first-class, indoor facility.
All it gave the Saints, and the fans that were struggling piece their lives back together and to not feel abandoned, were a venue to in which they could commune. Again, it wasn't always a fabulous reunion - the team stunk and the off-the-field maneuverings left a bad taste in a lot of mouths.
But the bond never had a chance completely to be broken. Part of the Saints' triumphant return to the Superdome and New Orleans in 2006 has to be attributed to those four games and the fact that fans, however many, had a chance to see and hopefully touch their football team in person, to not feel left behind and discarded.
LSU, as best we can determine, hardly is going to be without its facility for an entire season. Tiger Stadium suffered some cosmetic damage and a loss of power; if it's not ready for Saturday, it undoubtedly will be ready by the time LSU is scheduled to play its next home game, on Sept. 27 against Mississippi State.
But if it isn't ready, or Hurricane Ike forces the administration to choose another site, let's hope the Superdome is the most attractive of the choices.
Nothing against Dallas, Atlanta or Shreveport, all fine cities and all potential alternatives. They comfortably can host the Tigers and their fans and everyone will be happy - at least, everyone from an LSU perspective will be happy - as the Tigers pummel North Texas and prepare for a showdown next Saturday in Auburn against those other Tigers.
But here's hoping that if the game has to be moved, it'll be moved to the Superdome.
It'd discomfort the least amount of LSU fans, sure. But more, it'd give New Orleans, the Saints and the Superdome a chance to repay some of the kindness extended during the Saints' hour of need.


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SCRANTON, Pa. — The mayor of financially distressed Scranton wants a $16 million loan from the public employees' pension fund less than a month after he temporarily cut worker pay to the federal minimum wage.
Mayor Chris Doherty is seeking the loan to help the city meet expenses, including payroll. It would be paid back at 8 percent interest over 10 years.
The Scranton Composite Pension Board, which represents police, fire and civilian worker pension funds, tabled the mayor's request. The pension funds are already considered to be severely underfunded, and the board's financial consultants urged caution.
City Controller and pension board member Roseann Novembrino told The Times-Tribune on Wednesday she's against the plan — in which the pension plans would buy municipal bonds — even though it would help the city meet payroll.
"The hardest thing for me to do is not to be able to sign the paychecks for people who have earned it," she said.
Doherty ignored a court order and cut the pay of nearly 400 workers to $7.25 an hour in paychecks earlier this month, saying it was all the cash-strapped city of more than 76,000 could afford. Full wages were restored in the next pay period.
Unions representing firefighters, police and public-works employees have sued Doherty and the city, alleging violations of labor law and due-process rights, and are seeking to have him held in contempt of court.
Doherty is locked in a dispute with Scranton's city council over a financial recovery plan as it faces a $16.8 million budget deficit. He said the city can't borrow money because he and council can't agree on the plan.


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By Elise Linscott
(Aug. 5, 2014)
native Meghan Trainor will perform her hit song "All About that
Bass" Thursday, Aug. 7 on ABC's "Live with Kelly and Michael."
show will air locally from 9-10 a.m. on ABC's Boston affiliate WCVB,
Comcast Cable channels 5 and 805. A specific time was not provided,
though musical performances often occur within the latter part of the
song is currently number two on the iTunes charts and number one on
the iTunes pop charts, ahead of stars Jessie J, Ariana Grande
and Nicki Minaj. It also checked in at number 54 on last week's
Billboard Hot 100. She is currently in New York City doing "meet and
greets" with MTV and VH1, and performed on the video-hosting service Vevo with her ukelele Tuesday,
her mother Kelli Trainor said.
of Tuesday afternoon, the music video had nearly 8.9 million views on
will be Trainor's first full performance of the song on national
television, complete with backup dancers.
who grew up on the island, currently lives and records in Nashville,
Tenn., and earlier this year signed with Epic Records. "All About That Bass" has been labeled the hot song of the summer, and lauded by critics for its message of self-esteem and positive body image.
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Losing their health and homes to spray polyurethane foam
This article is the first of a series examining the risks associated with spray polyurethane foam.
When Keri Rimel's husband first came down with respiratory symptoms, he wasn't sure what caused them. He had a sore throat, congested sinuses, and runny eyes.
The day before, he has visited the construction site of their new home, where a contractor was installing spray polyurethane foam insulation. He and the architect were in the same room as the installer. "He didn't think anything of it," said Keri Rimel.
Their house in Austin, Texas was a new build. They had chosen Demilec's Sealection 500 spray foam as the only insulation and it filled every exterior wall cavity of the structure and the roof. Whenever he went back into the house, his symptoms would return.
"As soon as I went into the house, the smell would be overwhelming and my throat would clog up."
Keri experienced symptoms herself when she visited the house. "As soon as I went into the house, the smell would be overwhelming and my throat would clog up," she said. "I would get chest pain on the left side of my chest. That always happened."
Spray foam is often touted as a green building material because of its high insulation value and tight seal, which can make homes more energy efficient. The American Resource and Recovery Act of 2009 promoted spray foam as a source of green jobs that provides energy efficiency. According to the industry group Spray Foam Coalition, sales increased 29 percent from the first half of 2010 to the first half of 2012. Another industry report predicts spray foam sales to increase by 15 percent annually.
Yet as more homes and buildings are insulated with spray foam, a growing number of consumer advocates and green builders are concerned about the growing use of a product made from a number of toxic components. At the same time, homeowners around the U.S. are reporting serious health issues following the installation of spray foam or moving into a new home insulated with spray foam.
Spray foam insulation is produced during installation by mixing two liquid chemical components, referred to as "Side A" and "Side B." The liquid is then applied to the wall or ceiling with a spray gun, where it reacts and expands. Although there are toxicants in both Side A and Side B and installers are instructed to wear full body haz-mat suits, spray foam manufacturers say the final "cured" product is inert.
"The products are safe, There are no issues. The products become inert. There's no long term effect and we have over 25 plus years of history in this marketplace."
"We do standard [Volatile Organic Compound] analysis on all of the products that go to market," said Robert Naini, the chief operating officer of Demilec, one of the largest manufactures of spray foam. "It's lab testing done as part of our procedures." Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are chemicals with negative health effects that off-gas from a variety of solid or liquid products. Naini said that all of their products meet several established guidelines for low-emissions products, including LEED standards, standards set by the California Department of Public Health, and GreenGuard certification.
"The products are safe," said Naini. "There's no issues. The products become inert. There's no long term effect and we have over 25 plus years of history in this marketplace."
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control, the issue of off-gassing is less clear-cut. The EPA recently launched a webpage dedicated to reducing the risk of chemical exposure from spray foam, which states, "The potential for off-gassing of volatile chemicals from spray polyurethane foam is not fully understood and is an area where more research is needed."
Another issue is reentry time, or in other words, when is it safe to be around spray foam without protective garments after installation? The Centers for Disease Control is currently researching this question, but some manufacturers estimate as little as seven hours while others say as many as 72 hours. There are many factors that can impact curing rates, included the type of spray foam, the humidity, the thickness of the foam, the ambient temperature, the temperature of the chemicals and the technique of the installer.
"The potential for off-gassing of volatile chemicals from spray polyurethane foam is not fully understood and is an area where more research is needed."
Whatever the conditions might have been, it was unsafe for Keri Rimel's husband to be in the house at the time of installation without protective gear according to the majority of manufacturing guidelines. "No one told us to be out of the house," said Keri.
Rimel said the lingering chemical odor caused their building project to come to a halt. She and her husband delayed installing drywall to conduct air quality tests and attempted to ventilate their house. Eventually, they concluded that the foam had to be removed after testing indoor air quality tests found unacceptable levels of of VOCs, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and hexanal. The written report from Argus Environmental, the company that conducted the testing, concluded that the Rimels should not occupy the home until the foam was removed.
But even after the spray foam had been removed, the chemical sensitization Keri and her husband suffer from made it impossible for them to stay in the house. "The fumes permeate everything," said Rimel. Even tiny amounts of chemicals can trigger their symptoms. After months of being unable to find a satisfactory solution, they sold the property.
"This new source of exposure potentially puts a large population at risk for adverse health effects."
In the March 2012 edition of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Dr. Yuh-Chin T. Huang and Dr. Wayne Tsuang describe a case similar to the Rimels. A couple in their 30's returned to their home four hours after spray foam was installed in the attic. They almost immediately began experiencing difficult breathing, coughing, nausea, headaches and watery eyes.
The patients were diagnosed with asthma triggered by isocyanate, a chemical found in Side A and widely cited as the leading cause of occupational asthma. "The use of [spray polyurethane foam] in residential homes likely will continue to increase," they write. "This new source of exposure potentially puts a large population at risk for adverse health effects." The couple was eventually forced to leave their home after three months of trying to remediate both their symptoms and the lingering chemical odor.
Since publishing the article, Dr. Huang said he has been contacted by more than a dozen people who developed similar symptoms after being around spray foam. Although they call from around the country and he is not able to see them in person, he said most arrive at the same conclusion. "They cannot move back to their houses."
Next: Chemicals in spray polyurethane foam: How can something so toxic be considered green?


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Take a great adventure every June through December! Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park and Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area. For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386.
Whether you are just beginning in photography, are an advanced amateur or a professional, you are welcome to the Starved Rock Photography Club. Monthly photography walks at Starved Rock State Park's Lodge with club leader, Jacki Pienta. The Photography Club will meet each month throughout the year for guided walks to planned sites for photography opportunities. Members will informally exchange ideas and tips for quality nature and wildlife photos. We will meet the 4th Saturday of every month at 9am in the back of the Large Parking Lot at Starved Rock Lodge. All meetings will consist of a hike to an area of either Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park or Buffalo Rock. Please be prepared to carpool if necessary. $25.00 annual fee to join which will include a club t-shirt and an annual cookout! Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4th Saturday of each month. For more information, call 815-220-7386.
Music at the Backdoor Lounge - Starved Rock
There's no better way to relax on a Friday night than with great, live music in the Back Door Lounge. Talented local performers bring a variety of rock and country favorites (mixed with a few original songs) each week. Come early for dinner at Elements! Ask about the wide selection of seasonal beers, Starved Rock wines and specialty drinks. Or, warm up with a coffee drink after dinner. The Back Door Lounge is located just beyond Elements Restaurant. Enter the "Back Door" from the northeast side of the Veranda and don't miss the amazing view outside the door! Perched on a bluff high above the scenic Illinois River Valley is this laid-back destination they call the "19th Canyon." Held every Friday, 8:00pm - 11:00pm.
Sweet Autumn Clematis Festival
See and smell hundreds of feet of walls covered in Autumn Clematis; followed by punch served in Luther Hall. The event runs from 10:00am- 5:00pm.
Join the fun on our weekly, guided hikes! Explore Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, the I & M Canal and a nearby Nature Preserve. Every Thursday morning, year round, the Starved Rock Walkers Club meets in the lobby of the Lodge and departs at 9:00 am. Hikes last between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the destination. The hikes vary each week and over a 4-month period, the group will see the entire park. Make some new friends and learn about wildlife, wildflowers and more. This event is free and open to the public. Please note: We will not hike on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve. Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Thursday (year round).
Michael St. Angel takes the stage as "The King of Rock and Roll." You can rock to the hits that made Elvis famous such as Jailhouse Rock, Hounddog, Love Me Tender and many more. Keep the spirit of Rockin' and Rollin' alive! April 19/Evening; April 20 & 21/Matinees - Matinee shows include lunch and show at $32.00 a person. Evening shows include wine tasting, dinner and show at $37.00 per person. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386.
The 4th Annual Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half Marathon is set to take place in May of 2017! Be one of the first people to run through and around Starved Rock Country. The course will encompass the scenery of the Illinois River and the rolling landscapes in and around Starved Rock State Park. Runners will experience a course that is not a flat fast course as other courses advertise, the course has characteristics that will inspire you with scenic beauty and experience the highs and lows of the hills created by the Illinois River thousands of years ago.
Tinsel & Twang at Starved Rock Lodge
Make it a country Christmas this year and enjoy spirited renditions of cherished holiday classics with just the right touch of Nashville and Branson twang. Sing along or just sit back and listen to hot picking and heartfelt singing from Christmas standards and seasonal music with a country flair. If you see just one holiday show this year, make it Tinsel & Twang.
Pop, Rock & Soul Christmas at Starved Rock Lodge
Join in the fun of Christmas songs made famous across the decades. Michael Bruccoleri will make you smile with the likes of Elvis, Dean, as well as Sinatra. Mary Pfeifer brings you Karen Carpentar, Brenda Lee, a little Eartha Kitt and many more. Covering all of your Christmas favorites, their voices blend in beautiful harmonies as they sing pop, rock and soul.
Tribute to Alan Jackson at Starved Rock Lodge
Doug Brewin sings and plays the hit songs recorded by living country music legend Alan Jackson, capturing the true look, sound, feel and experience of Alan Jackson in concert. Doug uses his own natural voice and really plays the guitar. For people who love country music and Alan Jackson, it's one big celebration!
Switchback at Starved Rock Lodge
Haven't seen their PBS specials? Come hear their true American Sound with a bit of Blarney! Voted the top duo for North America and Europe by the Irish Music Association, these two musicians feel and sound like five! You will be delighted with the variety of music by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Irish and Bluegrass music sprinkled in. The buffet will feature Irish and American favorites: Fried chicken, shepherd's pie, hot vegetables, salad, Irish soda bread and bread pudding for dessert.
2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Safe House Animal Rescue. Over 20,000+ Easter Eggs. A Visit with the Easter Bunny. All eggs filled with Candy, toys, with a possibility of larger prizes. Raffle Baskets, Baked Goods. Hunt free for all, age divided. Lunch will also be provided for small fee. Hunt starts at Noon, Pictures with the Easter Bunny and kids crafts starts at 11am, Face Painting, Games, Cake Hop, Bake Sale all start following the Egg Hunt games cost $1 a game.
Come on out and witness an exciting seminar about dog sledding and the Siberian Husky while enjoying exciting sled demos. There will be huskies for you to meet and greet as well as the Husky Boutique and information about the rescue. Admission is free and event is open to the public. Sled demo times are 9:30am,12pm, and 3pm and are located at the Southwest end of the Starved Rock State Park Visitor's Center Parking Lot. Seminar times are 10:30am and 1:30pm and will be in the LaSalle Room in Starved Rock Lodge.
Elisabeth von Trapp at the Sandwich Opera House
Elisabeth von Trapp's earliest memories are the sounds of music. Born and raised in Vermont, Elisabeth is the granddaughter of legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music. Singing professionally since childhood, Elisabeth has performed all over the world, enchanting audiences from European cathedrals to the Kennedy Center. Building on her famed family's legacy, Elisabeth has created her own musical style, at once ethereal and earthy, delicate and powerful.
Bob and the Beachcombers at the Sandwich Opera House
This all-ages family fun show features the super surfing hits of the 60's, some of the classic rock & roll of the 50's, along with popular favorites from the 70's and the 80's, as well. But it's not just the music - it's so much more. Bob and the Beachcombers bring the beach balls, the Hawaiian leis, the hula hoops, and a summertime beach-party fun attitude. Great music, dancing, audience participation, sing-a-longs, contests and all of the excitement of a beach blanket bingo down in the sand! Performing at the historic Sandwich Opera House 7 pm, Sat., March 18, 2017.
The Neverly Brothers at the Sandwich Opera House
Fasten your seat belts for a guided musical tour through rock & roll history in a truly one of a kind magical history tour. Performing at the historic Sandwich Opera House 7 pm, Sat., Nov. 5.
The Giving Tree Band at the Sandwich Opera House
The Giving Tree Band access hidden yet wonderfully potent tones that trace back to an ancient mythology of healing and miracles. Their musical strings vibrate in a frequency of love coupled with a message of harmony resonate the heart strings of many thousands of people from all walks of life. At the historic Sandwich Opera House, 7 pm, Sat., Nov. 19.
The Second City: Improv All-Stars at the Sandwich Opera House
Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny, Chicago's legendary comedy theater visits the Sandwich Opera House with "The Second City: Improv All-Stars" an irresistible hour of improvised comedy. The masters of the form will astound you with their talent, skill and wit – all without the aid of scripts or sets. Performance May 20, 8 pm.
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SALEM – The only thing amateur about John Kelly's golf game is its status.
The East Longmeadow resident played like a professional all week at the 106th Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship and he has the trophy to prove it.
Kelly rolled to a 3-and-2 win over Doug Clapp in a 36-hole final contested at Kernwood Country Club.
Click here for a hole-by-hole description of the final.
"To win this is just unbelievable,'' Kelly said. "Last Saturday I was playing in the Orchards four-ball, and a week later I am the state amateur champion.
"My name is on this trophy forever. I haven't thought much about the history of it, but Francis Ouimet won it here (in 1922) and that's pretty cool company.''
Click here for video highlights of the final.
Kelly never trailed and was in control of the final from the outset. He built a 4-up lead after seven holes and pushing it as high as 5-up in the morning.
"I had some pretty good nerves, so the lead helped settle me down,'' Kelly said.
He took a 4-up edge to lunch and then won the first hole of the afternoon.
"When you look at the leaderboard and it says, '5-up' next to Kelly, it makes you a little nervous,'' Kelly said. "I tried my best not to get ahead of myself.''
Clapp, a graduate of Amherst College, then won four of the next five holes to slice the deficit to 1-down.
"It was weird, it almost felt like I was losing,'' Kelly said. "You have to keep telling yourself that you're still winning.
"He was striping it and I hit a couple of squirrely shots. But I felt like I never wavered mentally.''
Kelly said the turning point came at the 26th hole where he won the first of two straight to push the lead back to 3-up.
"The tees were moved up to 330 and I absolutely ripped a driver and I got up-and down from 38 yards for a birdie,'' Kelly said. "I think it was huge that I never lost the lead and I wasn't trying to either.''
Kelly later won at the 31st hole to bump the lead to 3-up, which he protected at the next hole by draining a 40-foot par putt.
"That was the biggest putt of the match to stay 3 up there," Kelly said. "That was huge especially when he had 18 feet for birdie . . . I had no other option. I miss it, I lose the hole because he was not going to three putt from 18 feet."
"It was a great match putt play he made," said Clapp. "That changes things because it is awfully tough to finish off the match . . . Kudos to him. That's what he did. He made putts all week and he made plenty today.''
Kelly planned a family dinner Saturday night, in celebration of his mother Linda's birthday.
Kelly qualified from the 32-player match play field as the 15th seed after 36 holes of on-site qualifying.
His match play win in the first round Wednesday was his first in three match-play appearances. Kelly won the state amateur in his fifth attempt, while Clapp made his 20th match play appearance and first trip to the final.
Kelly's four match-play victories prior to the final ended before the 18th hole, including a 6-and-5 semifinal win over the state's top-ranked amateur Matt Parziale of Brockton CC.
The former standout at the University of Rhode Island is a past state junior champion who has competed at the prestigious Northeast Amateur. Kelly also won the Western Mass. Division I high school state championship at East Longmeadow High School.
"I really love playing amateur golf and working for my father,'' Kelly said of Kellco, a janitorial supply company in Springfield. "I don't see myself going pro. Trying to earn a paycheck like that every week seems like it would take a lot of the fun out of golf.''
Kelly's summer scheduled includes qualifiers for the state mid-amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Four-Ball championships. He plays Friday at the Twin Hills CC four-ball and will defend a club championship he has won six times there in mid-August.
Kelly became the 11th champion from Western Mass. in the 106-year history of the championship. Andy Drohen (2003) of Granville had been the most recent champion.
Other local champions included: Tracy Mehr (1971); Gary Burnett (1972, '77); Ed Polchlopek (1979); Trevor Gliwski (1992); Flynt Lincoln (1993); Jim Salinetti (1997, '99, '00); and Drohen.
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Today, career politicians are out of fashion. In light of Washington's dysfunction and a hyper partisan culture, the words of politicians offer little reassurances. Their deeds even less. One career public servant is finding his popularity on an upswing exactly eighty years after his death. I asked my grandfather, who turns 97 in July, to rank America's great presidents? He immediately answered Ronald Reagan, almost reflexively. And then paused for a few moments and declared, "That Calvin Coolidge fellow was good too."
To remember Coolidge is to remember an altogether different America. One that was rapidly modernizing but still deeply connected to rural life and its foundations. But even for his era, John Calvin Coolidge was a throw back, a man who emerged deep from within Vermont's rugged hills. The symbols of his humble origins were magnified after the unexpected death of President Warren G. Harding in 1923. Coolidge, awakened in Vermont, was immediately sworn in to the greatest office in the world by kerosene lamp by his father, a public notary.
Oft forgotten or lampooned as a "simpleton," there are no grand monuments for America's 30th president. He certainly wouldn't have sought such recognition. But in Coolidge by Amity Shlaes, she offers a kind of monument not just to Coolidge's economic heroism, but his character.
Coolidge governed and taught from the deep well of America's Founding and eschewed the material for the spiritual, declaring, "The things of the Spirit come first." He was leery of progressive schemes saying, "Men do not make laws. They do but discover them." He added, "If we wish to erect new structures, we must have a definite knowledge of the old foundations."


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In this project we present some of the most relevant image compression methods of the digital era. From lossless compression techniques like Laplacian Pyramid, to the current and frequently used lossy JPEG compression techniques, going through techniques that have been very influential in the past, as Fractal compression. The project is organized by chapters describing briefly the algorithms and presenting the results obtained when applied to three different test images. Finally we perform a comparative analysis synthesizing the main results. In this analysis we see the large difference in compression ratios between lossy and lossless compression algorithms. We also compare our developed lossy algorithms, observing that the first Fractal algorithm gives poor PSNR results, while our second Fractal algorithm and the JPEG algorithm give quite better qualities of compression; the latter achieving results comparable to present day JPEG algorithms
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So that's it. Over and done with. Everyone as you were.
That, apparently, is the reaction that Gov. Bobby Jindal desperately hopes will greet his veto of the much-despised legislative pay raise.
In an extraordinary mea culpa Monday, a humbled Jindal admitted he blew it. Jindal acknowledged that cutting a deal to let lawmakers double their own salaries was an extraordinarily bad move -- and that his tone-deaf refusal to change his mind, even as he derided the Legislature for passing the raise in the first place, made matters exponentially worse.
"I clearly made a mistake by telling the Legislature that I would allow them to handle their own affairs," he said. "As with all mistakes, you can either correct them or compound them. I am choosing to correct my mistake now."
And then he, understandably, tried to declare the case closed.
"The sideshow over massive legislative pay raises has already taken up far too much time. It's time to get back to doing the people's business," he said.
His remaining well-wishers were quick to echo the message, explicitly voicing a desire to put it all behind them. Louisiana Republican Party chairman Roger Villere, for example, said that "I look forward to moving past this issue and helping to redirect our state's attention to the important reforms that must be addressed in the future."
Still, even if Jindal manages to refocus attention to his old, pre-"sideshow" agenda, the landscape has permanently changed. For a governor who rode into office on an enormous wave of goodwill and unrealistically high expectations, Jindal has taken a serious public relations hit.
Where he once fostered an image as above the horsetrading that defines Louisiana politics, he has now shown himself to be a practitioner of the art, and not a particularly skillful one at that.
Where he formerly seemed adept enough to turn even a potential defeat into victory -- like the Stelly income tax cut, which Jindal initially opposed but wound up championing -- he showed that he could be cornered.
And where he always managed to cleverly explain his way out of uncomfortable situations, this dilemma left him talking in circles. In a nationally televised CNN interview Sunday, he refused, three times, to directly answer Candy Crowley's question of why he wouldn't use his veto powers.
"We're actually working with legislators to show them that this is wrong. There is still time to make sure this doesn't happen. They can still sign affidavits to turn down this pay raise. I do think it's excessive. I think it's wrong."
Asked again, Jindal responded that "we still have a week, and we still have many options," and again declared himself utterly opposed to the measure.
The way things were going, Jindal was lucky the segment ended and Crowley couldn't ask him a fourth time.
If Jindal's standing with the public has taken a hit, his relationship with the Legislature may be even harder to mend.
By promising not to veto their raise, he effectively told lawmakers that if they could muster the votes for a raise, they'd get the money. Instead, a majority of them are on record as having voted yes, but won't get anything but grief from their constituents. And they're bound to blame Jindal for their unhappy predicament.
So just as Jindal has promised the voters he'll make things right by keeping a "tighter rein" on the Legislature, its members have incentive to fight him. It doesn't help that Jindal's most potent tool other than the power invested in his office, his once-vast public support, has waned.
On Monday, Jindal made it clear he understands this, and asked legislators to take their anger out on him, not "the people of this state."
I'm guessing that, right about now, they're in the mood to do just that.
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Loyalsock boys beat Lewisburg
As the team's three leading scorers walked off for television interviews, the game's bruised defensive star and lead offensive facilitator unwound in anonymity.
Not that he cared. His team won and that was all that mattered.
Kyle Datres helped hold standout guard Travis Conrad, the area's second-leading scorer, to nine points, dealt 10 assists and grabbed five rebounds as Loyalsock downed visiting Lewisburg, 64-55 Tuesday in a showdown of the HAC-II's last undefeated teams.
"Getting everybody involved and moving, that's my job and I could not care less how many points I score as long as we get the win in the end," Datres said. "We can play with the best but you can't do that just one night. We have the second half of the season and we have to show it there, too."
Loyalsock (9-2, 5-0 HAC-II) handed Lewisburg (10-1, 4-1) its first loss as every player did his part. Roger Wilson was dominant inside, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while fellow post player Ben Sosa also had a double-double, going for 14 points and 10 rebounds. Omar Little guarded Conrad well when Datres was out and Mike Pastore scored 14 second-half points as Loyalsock went on a 22-7 third-quarter run and opened an 18-point lead.
Still, Datres was the one who made it all go. He had five assists by halftime, consistently fed Wilson and Sosa and disrupted Conrad all night. The Lewisburg guard entered averaging 18 points per game, but Datres blanketed him and Conrad had just two points through three quarters as Loyalsock built its 50-32 advantage.
Datres did all that despite banging his head hard off the floor early in the fourth quarter. He was inadvertently hit with an elbow and then knocked to the ground and the thud could be heard throughout the gym. Datres missed only a minute, though, and right after he returned he found Sosa inside for another basket.
"I had to go get checked out. I didn't have a choice or else I would have been right back in there," Datres said. "He (Conrad) is a great player and you have to stay in his face 24/7 or else you know he's putting the ball in the basket. We brought some older guys into practice to help me out and play defense and it really helped out tonight."
So did Wilson who played one of his best games. The senior center scored at will in the first half, producing Loyalsock's last 10 points and made 12 of 18 shots, showing some nice range. Wilson scored the first half's final four points as the Lancers went ahead 28-25 at halftime and never trailed again.
"Roger played a whale of a game. He wanted the ball," Loyalsock coach Ron Insinger said. "That's maybe the first time he was sitting down and exploding upward and he actually made it look easy."
The first half was everything many expected as both teams traded baskets and the lead changed hands 10 times. Loyalsock, though, owned the third quarter and looked as good as it has all year, playing great defense and displaying an impressive inside-outside game. Wilson hit three more shots, making him 8 for his last 9 at that point, Pastore hit two 3-pointers, Little had three of his four assists and Sosa continued emerging inside as a big-time threat.
The Lancers held Lewisburg to just one third-quarter field goal and made 9 of 15 shots as Lewisburg was forced to take two timeouts in an effort to stop the run.
"They were in rhythm," Insinger said. "They are great practice players and they exhibit that daily."
Lewisburg made a big fourth-quarter comeback and twice cut the deficit to seven. Had Pastore not hit four straight 1-and-1 foul shots in the final 23 seconds, the Dragons might have really made things interesting. Still, it was a confidence boost for a team that hosts Loyalsock Feb. 9 and that won the fourth quarter, 23-14.
"Right now a loss is hurting them, but when they sit back and reflect on the way we played in the fourth quarter I think they're going to feel good about it and build on those good things that happened," Lewisburg coach John Vaji said. "We were a little more aggressive, took it to the hole and got to the line."
Erich Kline played an outstanding game. Lewisburg's senior center scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds while making some good post moves and hitting two 3-pointers. Sam Allen, a 6-foot-6 freshman, combines with Kline inside to give Lewisburg a nice inside duo and scored seven of his points in the fourth quarter.
"Kline played awesome tonight," Vaji said. "He hit those threes and that's the dimension he gives us with a little scoring punch and that's great."
Travis Conrad 3 2-3 9, Erich Kline 8 4-4 22, Sam Allen 3 4-5 10, Mike Driscoll 2 3-4 7, Jesse Flannery 3 0-0 7, Nick Costigliola 0 0-0 0, Matt Fedorajka 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 13-16 55.
Roger Wilson 12 0-3 24, Kyle Datres 4 0-1 8, Omar Little 1 0-2 2, Ben Sosa 7 0-0 14, Jimmy Webb 0 0-0 0, Mike Pastore 4 4-4 14, Ryan Bogaczyk 1 0-0 2, Luke Glavin 0 0-0 0. Totals 28 4-10 64.
Lewisburg12 13 7 23-55
Loyalsock12 16 22 14-64
3-pointers: Lewisburg 4 (Kline 2, Conrad, Flannery); Loyalsock 2 (Pastore 2).
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Clarkson Uses Bequest To Lower Light Bill, Build Softball Field
A generous bequest from an alumnus and his wife is allowing Clarkson University to address two of its biggest priorities.
Clarkson officials said in a news release they plan to use the $1.8 million bequest to retrofit the campus's interior lighting and build a playing field for women's softball, the university's newest varsity team.
The gift comes from the estates of Thomas and Sarajean Scott of West Friendship, Maryland. Thomas Scott is a member of the class of 1960.
Over $1 million will be used to replace more than 19,000 old and inefficient fluorescent light fixtures with newer, more efficient lights.
Replacing the lights could save $400,000 a year in electric bills, Clarkson officials say.
The project will also benefit from a $550,000 subsidy from National Grid, which will be used toward installation costs.
Nearly 62,000 lamps will be replaced across the campus.
The softball field is currently being designed and will be known as "Scott Field."
Softball will be Clarkson's 20th intercollegiate team. It's scheduled to begin league play in spring of 2014.
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MARYSVILLE — Crews are gearing up for a lane-striping makeover on seven miles of Interstate 5 through Marysville.
Drivers should plan for four straight nights of lane closures, weather permitting, starting on northbound Interstate 5 on Sunday, Sept. 16.
From Sunday, Sept. 16, through the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 18, crews will close up to two lanes of northbound I-5 between state routes 528 and 531 nightly, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Ground Turkey Taco
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Ground Turkey Tacos
Submitted By: Old El Paso®
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"Mouthwatering Mexican dinner ready in just 20 minutes. Serve these turkey tacos made using Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix and shells."
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean (at least 93%) ground
1 (1 ounce) package Old El Paso® taco
seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 (4.6 ounce) package Old El Paso®
taco shells
2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and
1 cup sliced pineapple (fresh or canned)
|In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in oil until no longer pink; drain.
|Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
|Spoon filling into taco shells. Add toppings.
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We've been using ground lean turkey in place of beef for tacos for several years now.
We use ground turkey for just about every thing.
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Sounds tasty. I do use turkey when cooking sometimes.
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if you want to make them even healthier, serve them in romaine lettuce instead of taco shells.
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I always use ground turkey or chicken, I am now allergic to red meat. Instead of flour tortillas or taco shells, I use wheat, multi grain or the vegetable wraps. Apples are great also.
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This sounds good! But we can't get use to the turkey thing.
We so this. We generally use Jennio's ground turkey meat with taco seasoning and we make taco salad so no shells.
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I have been using ground turkey instead beef since 02'! Most think I'm crazy!
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Nearly 170 National Guard members, including 28 from Hudson County, will be leaving for the Middle East following a ceremony at the Jersey City Armory tomorrow morning, officials said.
The men and women of Alpha Company, 2-113th Infantry Battalion hail from come from 15 of New Jersey's 21 counties, most from Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Union counties, officials said.
During the one-year deployment, the troops will provide security for an undisclosed U.S. Navy facility in Bahrain, National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Daugherty said today.
At 10 a.m. tomorrow the troops will stand in formation at the armory for a ceremony at which they will be presented with the American Flag and the New Jersey Flag. They will take the flags with them to Bahrain, and when they return, the flags will be repatriated, Daugherty said.
Of those deploying, nine are from Jersey City, eight are from North Bergen, six are from Union City, two are from Bayonne, one is from Kearny and one is from Hoboken, Daugherty said.
Troops from the company have deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Iraq since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Daugherty said, adding that for some, it will be their third deployment.
Family members and the public are welcome to attend the ceremony at the armory located at 678 Montgomery St. near McGinley Square.


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