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Our Values
We Make a Difference
We are committed to exceeding impossible goals. We make a difference inside and outside of our company. We believe in going all out all the time.
We are Creative
We are creative in everything we touch. We believe ideas and creativity come from every area of the company. We challenge ourselves to think differently and embrace change.
We are Passionate
We love what we do. We strive for quality in everything we touch. We value our passion and intensity and the emotional bond we have for our people and our products.
We are Authentic
We believe in what we do. We believe our relationships should be genuine. We want every customer and every employee to feel valued.
We are Family
We care about one another. We have a sincere respect for one another and we foster trust and camaraderie. We believe in being nice.
We are Fun
We like to have a good time and celebrate success. We have a sense of humor. We try not to take ourselves too seriously.
Vision Statement
At Ajwa Garments, our customers are at the core of our business. We succeed by knowing them and exceeding their expectations for quality and service. We grow by drawing on the creativity, strengths and abilities of every member of the Ajwa Garments team. We build our brand by constantly innovating to develop and deliver a unique array of products and services. We are committed to delivering stakeholder value, and to becoming the most respected specialty in the world by embracing and encouraging innovation in all that we do.


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Breaking news: Stock market scold Jeremy Grantham expects the U.S. stock market to soar another 20% to 30% in the next year or "more likely" two — before the next mega-crash, at least.
The famed Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. hedge fund manager, who foresaw the credit crisis, is known for his relentlessly Malthusian forecasts about freaky weather, a shortage of food and excess of people, and a secular move away from economic growth.
While the GMO manager retains his pessimism about economic growth—he notes that Japan virtually alone among major economies bested the IMF's growth forecast for 2013 by a tiny 0.7%, while most economies fell short of their modest projections — he credits monetary distortion with boosting stock markets.
Still, in his new quarterly letter to shareholders, Grantham sees the soaring stock market and underlying economy as out of whack:
"There have been few such occasions when such broad disappointment with economic growth still allowed the U.S. and most other major economies to make material upward moves in their stock markets. It is yet another testimonial to the global reach of the Fed's stimulus of equities," Grantham writes.
But that stimulus, of which he has been harshly critical, is succeeding at boosting stocks and has a way yet to go before the ultimate crash he foresees, since he finds the telltale signs of a traditional bubble largely absent.
Those signs would include ordinary investors pouring into mutual funds, which he says they are not yet doing consistently; CNBC talking heads making recommendations along the lines of Pumatech in 1999; and "wonderful and influential theories as to why the P/E structure should be much higher today as there were in 1989 or in the U.S. in 2000."
Only an uptick in the IPO market suggests to Grantham that "we are probably in the slow build-up to something interesting…a badly overpriced market and bubble conditions."
So Grantham's "personal guess" is a further 20% to 30% stock market gain in the coming year or two before "we will have the third in the series of serious market busts since 1999," a wreckage he describes as "the next utterly unnecessary financial and asset class failure."
The hedge fund manager pins his "positive" forecast on deregulation as well as Fed stimulus, and makes clear that the run-up he anticipates in stocks is not based on valuation criteria.
"Investors should be aware that the U.S. market is already badly overpriced — indeed, we believe it is priced to deliver negative real returns over seven years," he writes, adding that foreign markets are also overpriced, but less so.
Grantham therefore suggests that prudent investors will have to endure the pain of foregoing all the "fun at the top end of markets," arguing that risk takers will "probably make some more money, but you may be bushwhacked and, if you are, your excuses will look thin."
Grantham's current forecast is very much in line with veteran bear John Hussman of the Hussman Funds, who one week ago cited a mathematical model suggesting a nearly vertical bull run before a coming crash that he considers unavoidable.
Most of Grantham's lengthy letter has little to do with current market conditions but is rather a discourse, even diatribe, against efficient markets theory and criticism of the Nobel Committee's award of its prestigious economics prize to Eugene Fama (though Grantham approves of co-recipient Robert Shiller).
The hedge fund manager also turns his withering attention on the once, current and future Federal Reserve chairmen, Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen.
Regretting that Larry Summers or others were not nominated, Grantham says monetary policy will be "same ole, same ole" under Yellen, whom he criticizes as someone "who has happily gone along with the failed Fed policy of hoping madly for a different outcome despite repeating exactly the same thing."
Check out Hussman Sees 'Textbook Pre-Crash Bubble' on ThinkAdvisor.

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Assessment Process
Assessment Process
Southeast Center
All center Deans worked together to develop similar center outcomes and assessment tools. (Continual refinement and customization to the center for both outcomes and assessment tools happens annually for each center.)
Current assessment tools:
- Annual student survey (given to all classes within the center) is distributed in all classes in the middle of Fall semester. Survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and asks students to evaluate center services, environment, comfort level, ease of access, and other factors that would contribute to their overall satisfaction with the center.
Data review and analysis happens at end of Fall and during Spring through conversations that happen with all members of the center community (faculty, staff, students, and the community). Data are shared and conversations happen through our center website, email list, and at center monthly meetings.
Recommended changes that come from these discussions are implemented in an appropriate manner and timeline. Annual assessments then capture the effectiveness of these changes for further review and evaluation in a closed-loop assessment process.


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Principal Proposed Uses
- Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diarrhea
Other Proposed Uses
- Lichen Planus
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sore Throat and Other Upper Respiratory Infections
- Sports Supplement
- Ulcer Prevention
Colostrum is the fluid that new mothers' breasts produce during the first day or two after birth. It gives newborn infants a rich mixture of antibodies and growth factors that help them get a good start.
Although colostrum has been available since the first mammals walked the earth, it is relatively new as a nutritional supplement. The resurgence of breastfeeding in the 1970s sparked a revival of interest in colostrum for both infants and adults.
However, most commercial colostrum preparations come from cows, not humans. The antibodies a mother cow gives to her calf are designed to fend off bacteria that are dangerous to cows; these may be very different from those that pose risks to humans. Nonetheless, colostrum also contains substances that might offer general benefits, such as growth factors (which stimulate the growth and development of cells in the digestive tract and perhaps elsewhere) and transfer factor (which may have general immune-activating properties). In addition, some researchers have used a special form of colostrum called hyperimmune colostrum , created by inoculating cows with bacteria and viruses that affect humans. The cow in turn makes antibodies to them and secretes those antibodies into its colostrum. Hyperimmune colostrum has shown considerable promise as an infection-fighting agent.
Hyperimmune colostrum, however, is not available over-the-counter as a dietary supplement. Non-hyperimmune colostrum might have some value too, but the evidence is much weaker.
Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to nourish a newborn, and a mother's colostrum is undoubtedly good for a baby. However, do not believe claims (by at least one manufacturer) that most babies would die without colostrum. Colostrum is good for health, but it is not essential for life.
Colostrum is available in capsules that contain its immune proteins in dry form.
Therapeutic Dosages
The usual recommended dosage of colostrum is 10 g daily. In studies of colostrum as a sports supplement for athletes, the much higher dose of 60 g a day was used.
Therapeutic Uses
Many, but not all, studies have found that hyperimmune colostrum might be able to help prevent or treat various forms of infectious diarrhea . 1-13,33
Colostrum has also shown some promise as a sports supplement , presumably because it contains growth factors, but study results are inconsistent. 28,31,34-36
For years, people with ulcers were advised to eat a bland diet and drink lots of milk. Although this treatment was eventually found to be ineffective, according to one study in rats and a small human trial, 14,15 ordinary colostrum (although not milk) might help protect the stomach from damage caused by anti-inflammatory drugs. It has been hypothesized that colostrum's growth factors help stimulate the stomach to regenerate.
Weak evidence suggests that oral hygiene products containing ordinary colostrum might have beneficial effects in a disease of the mouth called lichen planus, as well as in the condition known as Sjogren's syndrome (which also affects the mouth by reducing salivary flow). 29 One study found that colostrinin, a substance extracted from colostrum, might be helpful for Alzheimer's disease . 37
Ordinary colostrum has been suggested as a treatment for short bowel syndrome (a condition following digestive tract surgery), chemotherapy-induced mouth ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease ( Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis ), 32 but as yet there is no real evidence that it is effective. 16
A study cited by some colostrum manufacturers as showing that colostrum can prevent or treat upper respiratory infections (such as colds ) was actually far too preliminary to do more than hint at benefits. 38 A proper double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 148 adults failed to find colostrum helpful for shortening the duration of sore throat . 39
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Colostrum?
Infectious Diarrhea
Preliminary evidence suggests that hyperimmune colostrum might help prevent or possibly treat infectious diarrhea.
For example, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 80 children with rotavirus diarrhea found that hyperimmune colostrum (prepared by immunizing cows with rotavirus) reduced symptoms and shortened recovery time. 17 Similar results were seen in another double-blind trial of about the same size. 18 However, colostrum prepared by immunizing cows with a monkey form of rotavirus was not found effective for treating rotavirus in a double-blind trial of 135 children. 19 The difference between these results may lie in the level and type of antibodies found in the particular colostrums used.
Both hyperimmune and normal colostrum have been tried for prevention or treatment of Cryptosporidium infection in people with AIDS, but the evidence that it works is weak at best. 20,21,22
Other studies suggest that hyperimmune colostrum might help prevent infection with shigella, 23 as well as E. coli (a common cause of traveler's diarrhea). 24,25 However, studies have not found it effective for treating the diarrhea resulting from shigella or E. coli infection once it takes hold. 27,30
A study of Bangladeshi children infected with Helicobacter pylori (the organism that causes digestive ulcers) found no benefits with hyperimmune colostrum. 26
Sports Performance
Colostrum contains the growth factor IGF-1, which may help build muscle, and on this basis colostrum has been proposed as a sports supplement. However, results are conflicting on whether it really works.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, use of colostrum over an 8-week training period did not improve performance on an exercise-to-exhaustion test; however, it did improve performance on a repeat bout 20 minutes later. 31 This suggests potential benefits for enhancing recovery of energy following heavy exercise.
Another 8-week, double-blind study found that use of colostrum enhanced sprinting performance, but not endurance exercise in elite hockey players. 40 Previous double-blind studies found improvements in rowing performance and vertical jump. 41
A small double-blind study found that colostrum, as compared to whey protein, increased lean mass in healthy men and women undergoing aerobic and resistance training. 28 However, no improvements in performance were seen in this trial.
Interestingly, it appears that the IGF-1 in colostrum is not directly absorbed into the body. 42 Nonetheless, consumption of colostrum does appear to increase IGF-1 levels in the blood. 43,44 The explanation for this is unclear.
Safety Issues
Colostrum does not seem to cause any significant side effects. However, comprehensive safety studies have not been performed. Safety in young children or women who are pregnant or nursing has not been established.
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Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Other Proposed Treatments
- Ashwagandha
- Astragalus
- Eleutherococcus
- Garlic
- Maitake
- "Natural" Thyroid Hormone (T3)
- Reishi
- Rhodiola rosacea
- Schisandra
- Shiitake
- Spirulina
- Suma
- Various Alternative Therapies
- Vitamin B 12
- Yoga
Probably Not Effective Treatments
It is one of the cardinal principles of natural medicine that treatment should aim not only to treat illness but also to enhance wellness. According to this ideal, a proper course of treatment should improve your sense of general well-being, enhance your immunity to illness, raise your physical stamina, and increase mental alertness, as well as resolve the specific condition you took it for.
Unfortunately, while there can be little doubt that this is a laudable goal, it is easier to laud it than to achieve it. Conventional medicine tends to focus on treating diseases rather than increasing wellness, not as a matter of philosophical principle, but because it is easier to accomplish.
Probably the strongest force affecting wellness is genetics. Beyond that, common sense steps endorsed by all physicians include increasing exercise, reducing stress, improving diet, getting enough sleep, and living a life of moderation without bad habits, such as smoking or overeating.
Beyond this, however, it is difficult to make strong affirmations, and the optimum forms of diet and exercise and other aspects of lifestyle remain unclear. In fact, they may always remain unclear, as it is impossible to perform double-blind, placebo-controlled studies on most lifestyle habits. (For information on why such studies are irreplaceable see "Why Does This Database Depend on Double-blind Studies?" )
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Although no natural treatments have been proven effective for enhancing overall wellness, two have shown promise: multivitamin/multimineral tablets and the herb Panax ginseng .
Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements
In order to function at our best, we need good nutrition. However, the modern diet often fails to provide people with sufficient amounts of all the necessary nutrients. For this reason, use of a multivitamin/multimineral supplement might be expected to enhance overall health and well-being, and preliminary double-blind trials generally support this view.
For example, in one double-blind study, 80 healthy men between the ages of 18 and 42 were given either a multivitamin/mineral supplement or placebo and followed for 28 days. 1 The results showed that use of the nutritional supplement improved several measures of well-being.
Similarly, an 8-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 95 people with careers in middle management also found improvements in well-being. 2
Furthermore, several, although not all, studies have found that multivitamin/multimineral supplements can improve immunity in older people. 3-9 General nutritional supplements may also help improve response to stress. 10
For more information, see the article on General Nutritional Support .
Panax ginseng
The herb Panax ginseng has an ancient reputation as a healthful "tonic." According to a more modern concept developed in the former USSR, ginseng functions as an "adaptogen."
This term is defined as follows: An adaptogen helps the body adapt to stresses of various kinds, whether heat, cold, exertion, trauma, sleep deprivation, toxic exposure, radiation, infection, or psychologic stress. In addition, an adaptogen causes no side effects, is effective in treating a wide variety of illnesses, and helps return an organism toward balance no matter what may have gone wrong.
From a modern scientific perspective, it is not truly clear that such things as adaptogens actually exist. However, there is some evidence that ginseng may satisfy some of the definition's requirements.
Several studies have found that ginseng can improve the overall sense of well-being. For example, such benefits were seen in a 12-week, double-blind trial that evaluated the effects of Panax ginseng extract in 625 people. 11 The average age of participants was just under 40 years old. Each participant received a multivitamin supplement daily, but for one set of participants, the multivitamin also contained ginseng. Level of well-being was measured by a set of 11 questions. The results showed that people taking the ginseng-containing supplement reported significant improvement compared to those taking the supplement without ginseng.
Similarly positive findings were reported in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 36 people newly diagnosed with diabetes. 12 After 8 weeks, participants who had been taking 200 mg of ginseng daily reported improvements in mood, well-being, vigor, and psychophysical performance that were significant compared to the reports of control participants.
A 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 120 people found that ginseng improved general well-being among women age 30-60 years old and men age 40-60 years old, but not among men age 30-39 years old. 13 This finding is possibly consistent with the traditional theory that ginseng is more effective for older people.
Other results suggest this as well: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 30 young people found marginal benefits at most, 14 and a 60-day, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 83 adults in their mid-20s found no effect. 15
In addition, ginseng has also shown some potential for enhancing immunity , mental function , and sports performance , all effects consistent with the adaptogen concept. For more information on these possibilities, as well as dosage and safety issues, see the full Ginseng article .
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Besides Panax ginseng (discussed above), certain other herbs are regarded as adaptogens , including Eleutherococcus senticosus ( "Siberian" ginseng ), Rhodiola rosacea , ashwagandha , astragalus , suma , schisandra , and the Asian mushrooms maitake , shiitake, and reishi . Meaningful supporting evidence for their benefits, however, is scant. In one of the better studies, a small double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Rhodiola rosacea , the herb seemed to improve physical and mental performance and sense of well-being in students under stress. 16
Although garlic is not generally regarded as an adaptogen, one study found that garlic powder (but not garlic oil) enhanced well-being. 17 However, another study failed to find such benefits with garlic powder. 25
"Green juices" made from such substances as spirulina and wheat grass are widely marketed for enhancing well-being. A double-blind study found that use of one such product improved general vitality, but so did placebo, and the differences between the outcomes in the two groups were marginal. 26
Levels of the hormone Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) naturally decrease with age, and for that reason DHEA supplements have been widely hyped as a kind of fountain of youth. However, at least 8 studies have found that DHEA supplementation does not improve mood or increase the general sense of well-being in older people. 18-24,29
A relatively large (about 500 participants) double-blind study also failed to find selenium helpful in seniors. 30
A smaller study failed to find evidence that vitamin B 12 improved general sense of well being among seniors with signs of mild B 12 deficiency. 27
In some branches of alternative medicine, low levels of thyroid hormone are believed to be a common cause of impaired well-being. As part of this theory, it is said that the most commonly used medical form of thyroid replacement therapy (thyroxine, also called T4) is inadequate. Supposedly, better results are obtained when T4 is taken in combination with the thyroid hormone known as T3, often in the form of so-called "natural thyroid" extracted from animal thyroid glands. However, a double-blind study of 110 people designed to test this theory failed to find combined T3/T4 more effective than T4 alone. 28
Practitioners and other proponents of yoga have long claimed that its gentle stretching exercises, special breathing techniques, and deep meditative states enhance overall health. However, to date, there is only limited evidence that yoga improves general wellbeing and quality of life. 31,32
Numerous other alternative therapies are claimed by their proponents to improve overall wellness, including acupuncture , Ayurveda , chiropractic , detoxification , homeopathy , massage , naturopathy , osteopathic manipulation , Reiki , Tai Chi , Therapeutic Touch , traditional Chinese herbal medicine , and yoga . However, there is as yet little meaningful evidence to support these claims.
Additional information relevant to wellness may be found in articles on food allergies , immune support , preventive medicine , sports supplements , and stress .
For a discussion of homeopathic approaches to general wellness, see the Homeopathy database .
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Advisors are almost twice as likely as they were last year to say their clients understand how much they need to save to meet their retirement goals, and they're overwhelmingly optimistic that they'll be able to do so, according to a report released Thursday by Natixis Global Asset Management. Just 10% of advisors said their clients might have trouble providing for themselves in retirement.
However, advisors are finding challenges elsewhere. For one thing, the markets are still making generating income difficult. Fifty-six percent of advisors said it was hard to get strong investment performance for their retired clients with such low interest rates. More than half say it's difficult to generate enough income and balance drawdowns with continued asset growth.
"They have to target a volatility level that will allow their clients to stay through these ups and downs in the market, so they don't exit at the wrong time," David Giunta, CEO of U.S. distribution, told ThinkAdvisor on Wednesday.
"They want to move away from the traditional 60/40 portfolio techniques and they really are starting to think more about overall portfolio construction that includes alternatives. They're just struggling a little bit right now with how to include those alternatives and how to explain them to their clients."
Almost 70% of respondents said they needed to replace traditional diversification and portfolio construction methods, but finding solutions in alternatives is also proving to be a challenge. Although 89% of respondents said they used alternatives with their clients at least occasionally, just a quarter use them regularly. Advisors said they find alternatives difficult to explain to clients or think clients feel they're too risky. Difficulty justifying the expense and simply not understanding them well themselves were other reasons advisors gave for not using alternatives.
However, a survey of investors conducted by Natixis earlier this year found 72% would consider alternatives if their advisor recommended them.
"Some of their clients hear the word 'alternatives' and they get nervous," Giunta said. "What we try to educate advisors on is that there's so many of these alternative strategies within mutual funds that are fully liquid and have full transparency as well. They can really be nice complements to traditional asset classes to help smooth out volatility over the long term."
Advisors who want to ease into a conversation about alternatives should show their clients what a portfolio would look like with both traditional and alternative investments, Giunta said. He suggested working with analysts or consultants who can provide model portfolios to show clients. Natixis' Portfolio Research and Consultant Group does just that for their advisors. "The whole premise of what they look at is putting risk first. Instead of just targeting a potential return in the portfolio, target the level of risk that your client can withstand."
Advisors are spending just 9% of their time on gaining new business, Natixis found. According to the report, 43% of advisors aren't looking for new business from younger clients and 65% said they don't have time to look for new clients. Instead, general administrative tasks and compliance duties are taking up almost twice as much of their time as looking for new clients.
With more than a third of their clients over 67, this could be a problem. Clients under 45 account for just 22% of respondents' client base.
"These general administrative tasks, compliance tasks do overwhelm the business development portion of their time. A lot of them are taking a team approach where some can focus more on money management and administrative tasks and other can focus on business development. It's going to be very important to get that next generation of investors."
Giunta suggested that the way to attract younger investors was, surprisingly, with retirement business. "Early on in their career they start IRAs or 401(k)s. I've found that retirement business is a good way to approach younger investors. Then over time as they accumulate assets, you can introduce them to other product categories as well.
"What's happening more and more is that as they get into the work force, they're encouraged right away to start saving through 401(k)s or to set up IRAs. I believe that education is happening a lot sooner and we're going to see that take hold with more younger individuals. If they really do take to that education, they're going to put away retirement dollars, and then over time that should grow."
Check out Don't Claim Social Security Before 70, Alicia Munnell Says on ThinkAdvisor.


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Principal Proposed Uses
Salt bush is a shrub that grows throughout the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, northern Africa, and southern Europe. As its name suggests, it is especially common in areas where the soil is saline. Salt bush is a nutritious plant, high in protein, vitamins C , A , and D , and minerals such as chromium . It is also fairly tasty—shepherds as well as their flocks enjoy eating salt bush.
What Is Salt Bush Used for Today?
Salt bush may prove useful in the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin-dependent or adult onset) diabetes . This idea came to the attention of medical researchers in 1964, when they discovered that a rodent called the sand rat ( Psammomys obesus ) is highly susceptible to developing diabetes. 1 Yet wild sand rats, which regularly consume salt bush, never show any signs of diabetes—they tend to develop it in response to being fed regular laboratory food! As a result, scientists have explored the possibility that salt bush has an antidiabetic effect.
The results of animal studies and preliminary human trials suggest that salt bush does indeed have antidiabetic effects. 2-6 However, while these studies are certainly intriguing, only double-blind, placebo-controlled studies can prove a treatment effective, and none have yet been reported. (For information on why this type of study is essential, see Why Does This Database Rely on Double-Blind Studies? ) For this reason, the use of salt bush for diabetes remains highly speculative.
Some animal researchers speculate that the effect of salt bush (if, indeed, it has one) may be partly due to the chromium it contains. 7 Considerable evidence indicates that chromium supplementation can improve blood sugar control, especially in type 2 diabetes. However, there could be other active ingredients in salt bush as well.
No standard dosage of salt bush has been established.
Warning : Diabetes is a serious disease that should be treated only under medical supervision. Salt bush cannot be used as a substitute for insulin. Blood sugar levels should also be closely monitored. For more information, see Safety Issues.
Safety Issues
As a plant food commonly consumed by animals and humans, salt bush appears to be relatively safe. However, no comprehensive safety testing of salt bush has been performed. For this reason, it should not be used by young children, pregnant or nursing women, or people with severe liver or kidney disease.
Keep in mind that if salt bush is effective, the result might be excessive lowering of blood sugar levels. For this reason, people with diabetes who take salt bush should do so only under a physician's supervision. 8,9
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Global Warming Inc - the new global tax system for fresh air. Hearth Tax 1662-1689,Window Tax 1696-1851,Carbon Dioxide Tax 2005-?
"Carbon (Dioxide) trading is now the fastest growing commodities market on earth.....And here's the great thing about it. Unlike traditional commodities markets, which will eventually involve delivery to someone in physical form, the carbon (dioxide) market is based on lack of delivery of an invisible substance to no-one. Since the market revolves around creating carbon (dioxide) credits, or finding carbon (dioxide) reduction projects whose benefits can then be sold to those with a surplus of emissions, it is entirely intangible." (Telegraph)
This blog has been tracking the 'Global Warming Scam' for over ten years now. There are a very large number of articles being published in blogs and more in the MSM who are waking up to the fact the public refuse to be conned any more and are objecting to the 'green madness' of governments and the artificially high price of energy. This blog will now be concentrating on the major stories as we move to the pragmatic view of 'not if, but when' and how the situation is managed back to reality. To quote Professor Lindzen, "a lot of people are going to look pretty silly"
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New paper finds climate models exaggerate warming in Australia by 'almost double'
"A paper published today in the Journal of Geophysical Research finds climate models exaggerate predicted warming of SE Australia from 1960 - 2000 by "almost double the observed magnitude." The paper corroborates findings of Dr. John Christy that climate models exaggerate warming on a global scale by 1.5 times, and those of Dr. Roy Spencer that the latest climate models warm the tropics 3 times too fast."


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Fixed the line following code.
Now works with new unitsFixed a bug with reading the line location, correctly centering the line between -3.5 and 3.5 rather than -4 and 3.Also fixed a bug caused by overflow in absolute speeds sent to motor control, which fixed bouncing in line following.
Removed a ROS_INFO from ghost scout file.
Merge branch 'master' of ssh://roboclub.org/home/svn/scoutos
Changed sonar to use 16 bit values, not 8
Little cleanups.
Conflicts: scout/scoutsim/src/sim_frame.cpp
Fixed teleop with new units, and changes the refresh rate to be closer to true m/s.
Changes so that scout1 automatically spawns upon creation of thesimulator environment, and that line follow just continuously followslines instead of prior line-following-capability testing code.
Fixing bugs with ghost scout (these were problems in odometry relatedto constants in the simulator and coordinate frame and theta representationin the simulator). Also made ghost scout translucent in order to differentiateit.
Conflicts: scout/scoutsim/src/scout_constants.h
Continuing work on standardization of units.
Files that add ghost scout.
Changes to add ghost scout to sim frame and make it show up on the simulator.Currently the functionality for killing scouts does not kill the ghost scout. That needs to be fixed eventually.
Conflicts: scout/scoutsim/src/scout.cpp scout/scoutsim/src/scout.h
Fixed sonar bug (corrected y direction)Added sonar_toggle and set_scan command and callbacksCleaned up sonar_visual toggle code
Added header guards to scout constants.
Last commit did not contain changes to Odometry behavior. Gits dumb.
Changed Odometry to publish a ScoutPosition message with the scoutname, x, y, and theta.
Added new launch file template for scoutsim.
Style changes to BehaviorGUI (line length, spacing)
Removed Header from BOM message.
If we need a timestamp, we can add it back later. We don't need aframe_id...
Scoutsim now has consistent units of m and m/s.
This will cause some problems.
Fixed pause and resume. Kind of. There are lots of bugs with the GUI.
Fluidified fluid teleop.
Removed the initial default scout spawn.
This should be taken care of by the GUI or launch file somehow.
Loads specific images for each scout if they exist
Otherwise, looks in the images folder for scout.png.Added a few default scouts with numbers, and the xcf files they were created from.
Fixed pause so that it compiles. Also changed behavior gui so that it starts with Scout1 automatically.
Added toggle for Sonar. Added backsonar indicate-Sonar can be toggled under Sim -> Sonar-Front and Back onars now display most recent scan point as a green dot
Conflicts: scout/libscout/CMakeLists.txt scout/libscout/src/BehaviorList.cpp scout/libscout/src/BehaviorList.h
Added pause behavior to list
Added new behavior to makefile
Removed bom.cpp, bom.h, get_bom_reading.srv, and query_sonar.srv
Removed them for real this time; not pretend :D
Changed get_bom_reading.srv to bom.msg
Also, removed bom.cpp and bom.h since there won't be a bom node runningon the Gumstix.
Scoutsim: Added Sonar Toggle
Sonar display can now be toggled via Menu->Sim->Sonar
Added built-in scoutsim teleop!
Generate a blank image for lines/walls if one doesn't exist.
Edited Sonar to display points on simulator.
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According to the website surnamedb the name is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is said to be a locational name from a place called Ainsworth in Lancashire, which is recorded as "Hainewrthe", around 1200 in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire, and as "Aynesworth" in the Assize Court Rolls of 1285.
The placename is composed of the Olde English pre 7th Century personal name "Aegen" meaning own, plus "worth", a homestead; hence "Aegen's homestead".
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This is a procedure to remove a tissue sample from the lining of the uterus (womb).
Reasons for Procedure
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- Evaluate heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between menstrual periods
- Obtain a tissue sample to test for cancer or precancerous conditions
- Monitor the uterine lining in women on estrogen replacement therapy
- Help evaluate the cause of infertility or repeated miscarriages
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Prior to Procedure
You may need to schedule the biopsy for a certain time during your menstrual cycle.
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Usually none is needed. Sometimes local anesthesia is used to numb the cervix.
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A speculum will be used to look into the vagina. An instrument called a tenaculum will be used to grasp the cervix. A flexible, thin, suction tube will be passed through the vagina and into the uterus. A small sample of endometrial tissue will be suctioned out.
Immediately After Procedure
After the biopsy, you may feel lightheaded. Lying down for 5-10 minutes will help. When you feel better, you will be able to go home.
How Long Will It Take?
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Will It Hurt?
You may feel some cramping and pressure during the biopsy. Your doctor may give you pain medication after the procedure.
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When you return home after the procedure, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
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Encephalopathy is condition caused by diseases that affect large portions of the brain. The disease may affect the function and/or the structure of the brain leading to a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. An altered mental state, such as confusion and sudden mood changes, is often a hallmark of encephalopathy.
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Principal Proposed Uses
- Correction of Iron Deficiency
- Sports Performance Enhancement
Other Proposed Uses
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Enhancing Mental Function in Women
- Fatigue
- HIV Support
- Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstruation)
- Reduction of ACE Inhibitor Side Effects
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Stimulating flow of Saliva
The element iron is essential to human life. As part of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells, iron plays an integral role in nourishing every cell in the body with oxygen. It also functions as a part of myoglobin, which helps muscle cells store oxygen. Without iron, your body could not make ATP (adenosine triphosphate, the body's primary energy source), produce DNA, or carry out many other critical processes.
Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, learning disabilities, impaired immune function, fatigue, and depression. However, you shouldn't take iron supplements unless lab tests show that you are genuinely deficient.
The official US recommendations for daily intake of iron are as follows:
- 0-6 months: 0.27 mg
- 7-12 months: 11 mg
- 1-3 years: 7 mg
- 4-8 years: 10 mg
- 9-13 years: 8 mg
- 14-18 years: 11 mg
- 19 years and older: 8 mg
- 9-13 years: 8 mg
- 14-18 years: 15 mg
- 19-50 years: 18 mg
- 50 years and older: 8 mg
- Pregnant Women :27 mg
- Nursing Women : 9 mg (10 mg if 18 years old or younger)
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world; worldwide, at least 700 million individuals have iron-deficiency anemia. 1 While iron deficiency is widespread in the developing world, it is also prevalent in developed countries. Groups at high risk are children, teenage girls, menstruating women (especially those with excessively heavy menstruation, known as menorrhagia), pregnant women, and the elderly. 2,3
There are two major forms of iron: heme iron and nonheme iron. Heme iron is bound to the proteins hemoglobin or myoglobin, whereas nonheme iron is an inorganic compound. (In chemistry, "organic" has a very precise meaning that has nothing to do with farming. An organic compound contains carbon atoms. Thus "inorganic iron" is an iron compound containing no carbon.) Heme iron, obtained from red meats and fish, is easily absorbed by the body. Nonheme iron, usually derived from plants, is less easily absorbed.
Rich sources of heme iron include oysters, meat, poultry, and fish. The main sources of nonheme iron are dried fruits, molasses, whole grains, legumes, leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, and kelp . Contrary to popular belief, there is no meaningful evidence that cooking in an iron skillet or pot provides a meaningful amount of iron supplementation. 65
Iron absorption may be affected by the following substances: antibiotics in the quinolone (Floxin, Cipro) 4-8 or tetracycline9-11 families, levodopa , 12methyldopa , 13,14carbidopa , 15penicillamine , 16thyroid hormone , 17captopril (and possibly other ACE inhibitors ), 18calcium , 19-22soy , 23zinc , 24copper , 25 or manganese , 26 or multivitamin/multimineral tablets. 58-59 Conversely, iron may inhibit their absorption, too.
In addition, drugs in the H 2 blocker or proton pump inhibitor families may impair iron absorption. 27
Therapeutic Dosages
The typical short-term therapeutic dosage to correct iron deficiency is 100 to 200 mg daily. Once your body's iron stores reach normal levels, however, this dose should be reduced to the lowest level that can maintain iron balance.
Therapeutic Uses
The most obvious use of iron supplements is to treat iron deficiency. Severe iron deficiency causes anemia, which in turn causes many symptoms. Iron deficiency too slight to cause anemia may impair health as well. Several, though not all, double-blind trials suggest that mild iron deficiency might impair sports performance . 28,36,51-55 In addition, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 144 women with unexplained fatigue who also had low or borderline-low levels of ferritin (a measure of stored iron) found that iron supplement enhanced energy and wellbeing. 56 Another study found that iron supplements improved mental function in women who were iron deficient. 63 However, don't take iron just because you feel tired. Make sure to get tested to see whether you are indeed deficient. With iron, more is definitely not better. (See Safety Issues .)
Excessively heavy menstruation (menorrhagia) can certainly cause iron loss, and thereby may warrant iron supplements. Interestingly, a small double-blind trial found evidence that iron supplements might actually help reduce menstrual bleeding in women with menorrhagia who are also iron deficient. 38
A study of 71 HIV-positive children noted a high rate of iron deficiency. 34 One observational study of 296 men with HIV infection linked high intake of iron to a decreased risk of AIDS 6 years later. 35
Individuals taking drugs in the ACE inhibitor family frequently develop a dry cough as a side effect. One study suggests that iron supplementation can alleviate this symptom. 50 (However, iron can interfere with ACE inhibitor absorption, so it should be taken at a different time of day.)
Pregnant women commonly develop iron deficiency anemia. Iron supplements, however, can be hard on the stomach, thereby aggravating morning sickness . One study found evidence that a fairly low supplemental dose of iron—20 mg daily—is very nearly as effective for treating anemia of pregnancy as 40 mg or even 80 mg daily and is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects. 64
Iron has been suggested as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , but there is only preliminary evidence that it may effective in hyperactive children with low iron levels as indicated by ferritin levels. 66
Preliminary studies have linked low iron levels to restless legs syndrome . 30-32 However, a small double-blind study found no benefit when iron supplements were given to healthy people (eg, those who were not iron deficient) 33
One study tested whether supplemental iron could increase rate of saliva flow, but it failed to find benefit. 62
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Iron?
Sports Performance
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 42 non-anemic women with evidence of slightly low iron reserves found that iron supplements significantly enhanced sports performance . 36 Participants were put on a daily aerobic training program for the latter 4 weeks of this 6-week trial. At the end of the trial, those receiving iron showed significantly greater gains in speed and endurance as compared to those given placebo.
In addition, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 40 non-anemic elite athletes with mildly low iron stores found that 12 weeks of iron supplementation enhanced aerobic performance. 37
Benefits with iron supplementation were observed in other double-blind trials as well also involving mild low iron stores. 51,52 However, other studies failed to find significant improvements, 53-55 suggesting that the benefits of iron supplements for non-anemic, iron-deficient athletes is small at most.
One small double-blind study found good results using iron supplements to treat heavy menstruation. This study, which was performed in 1964, saw an improvement in 75% of the women who took iron (compared to 32.5% of those who took placebo). Women who began with higher iron levels did not respond to treatment. 38 This suggests once more that supplementing with iron is only a good idea if you are deficient in it.
Safety Issues
Iron supplements commonly cause gastrointestinal upset, but, when taken at recommended dosages, serious adverse consequences are unlikely. However, excessive dosages of iron can be toxic—damaging the intestines and liver, and possibly resulting in death. Iron poisoning in children is a surprisingly common problem, so make sure to keep your iron supplements out of their reach.
Mildly excessive levels of iron may be unhealthy for another reason: it acts as an oxidant (the opposite of an antioxidant), perhaps increasing the risk of cancer and heart disease (although this is controversial). 39, 60 Elevated levels of iron may also play a role in brain injury caused by stroke . 40 In addition, excess iron appears to increase complications of pregnancy , 41 and, if breastfed infants who are not iron-deficient are given iron supplements, the effects may be negative rather than positive. 57
Note : Simultaneous use of iron supplements and high-dose vitamin C can greatly increase iron absorption, possibly leading to excessive iron levels in the body. 42-49
One study found that iron does not impair absorption of the drug methotrexate . 61
Interactions You Should Know About
If you are taking:
- Antibiotics in the tetracycline or quinolone ( Floxin , Cipro ) families; levodopa ; methyldopa ; carbidopa ; penicillamine ; thyroid hormone ; calcium ; soy ; zinc ; copper ; or manganese : To avoid absorption problems, wait at least 2 hours following your dose of medication or supplement before taking iron.
- Drugs that reduce stomach acid such as antacids , H 2 blockers , and proton pump inhibitors : You may need extra iron.
- High doses of vitamin C : You may absorb too much iron.
- ACE inhibitors : Iron may reduce coughing side effect; however, to avoid absorption problems, you should wait at least 2 hours following your dose of medication before taking iron.
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Rooibos, or red tea, is a plant native to the Cape Town region of South Africa. Long used as a beverage tea, it was popularized as a medicinal herb in the late 1960s by a woman named Annique Theron, who claimed that it could help relieve colic and other infant-related problems. Since then, it has been advocated for a wide variety of additional conditions, including stomach distress (dyspepsia), allergies, warts, eczema, anxiety, insomnia and minor injuries.
The tea is harvested during the summer. It is green when picked, but becomes red during a fermentation process similar to that used for making black tea.
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Rooibos tea is marketed as a treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including all those mentioned above. However, no proposed uses of this herb have any meaningful supporting scientific evidence.
Like other forms of tea, red tea contains antioxidant substances in the phenol family. 1-4 This alone is the basis for many of the health claims attached to it. However, innumerable substances contain antioxidants; furthermore, the theory that antioxidants provide widespread health benefits has, in recent years, largely collapsed.
Nonetheless, test tube studies , at least, hint that red tea might be helpful for preventing heart disease , 5 preventing liver injury , 6-7 and reducing cancer risk. 10 Other test tube studies hint that constituents of red tea might have activity against the HIV virus . 8-9
However, all of this evidence remains far too weak to be relied upon at all. In general, only double-blind, placebo-controlled studies can prove that a treatment is effective. Test tube studies are at the opposite end of the spectrum; they are useful as basic research, but the overwhelming majority of potential benefits seen in the test tube do not pan out in human trials. Therefore, at present, while rooibos may be a pleasant beverage tea, any medicinal claims attached to it are without scientific foundation.
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Examples of drugs in this family include:
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Friday, September 5
Skillet Boneless Pork Chops with Rosemary Peaches
I have always associated peaches with July and August. That is until a few years ago when I discovered the most succulent peaches I ever tasted -- in September.
Peach season in California is long and abundant; it runs from May to October and peaks from July through September. In general, peaches are picked early to withstand shipping and to have a longer shelf life. The problem is when you take home many of these peaches, they are as hard as a rock (and taste like one too). That's why buying locally grown peaches is a better option when possible.
A couple of years ago at a local farmers' market I discovered Summerset peaches, which peak in September. Like a California sunset, these fruits are a dazzling blend brilliant reds, warm oranges, and golden yellows. In addition to being visually beautiful, they emit a delicate floral aroma and are amazingly juicy and succulent, as if warmed by the sun.
Of course, you don't need Summerset peaches to enjoy this recipe; there are plenty of late summer varieties from which to choose. And though peaches are delightful eaten out of hand or in desserts, they are surprisingly delicious in savory dishes. They pair brilliantly with arugula and prosciutto and are wonderful grilled and filled with savory cheeses and herbs.
My favorite way to enjoy them though is by sauteeing them on the stove with some tangy honey and woodsy rosemary. The sweet, acidic, and earthy flavors blend harmoniously to make a remarkable companion to pork for an easy yet stylish weeknight dinner.
Skillet Boneless Pork Chops with Rosemary Peaches
Serves 4
Print recipe only here.
4 boneless pork chops (about 4-6 ounces each)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
Rosemary Peaches:
4 teaspoons butter
4 ripe yet still firm yellow peaches, sliced with the skins on
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Trim any fat off of the pork chops. Season well with salt and black pepper and let rest for 5 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 teaspoons olive oil and butter. Add pork chops. Cook 4-5 minutes, then flip once, and cook another 4-5 minutes, or until the outside is browned and crisp and the inside is cooked through yet still tender.
Meanwhile, to make the peaches, heat 4 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peach slices and cook 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary, and salt and pepper, and stir. Lower heat to medium-low, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to bubble up and thicken. Spoon peaches and sauce atop hot pork chops, garnish with additional chopped rosemary, if desired, and serve immediately.
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42 comments:
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
That's a flavorful combination! Pork goes very well with rosemary and peaches...
- September 5, 2008 at 6:10 AM
- Núria said...
You have convinced me!!!! Today I went to the Farmer's market, just by the corner... and bought 2 kinds of peaches: watery ones and calanda. The second kind have a stronger meat and are superflavourful!
I'll buy the meat and do your recipe, girl! My man is goona love it :D
- September 5, 2008 at 6:35 AM
- Mishmash ! said...
peach dressed with rosemary, brown sugar and vinegar sounds good...i might have it with some ice cream too :P
- September 5, 2008 at 6:38 AM
- Manggy said...
I love how you always find a way to bring fresh produce (fruits especially!) into your meals... Gotta have our five a day, right? :) Combined with the golden crust on those huge chops-- yum!
- September 5, 2008 at 7:25 AM
- Rachel said...
How lovely!
- September 5, 2008 at 7:35 AM
Your timing is impeccable! I'm just cooking up some rosemary brine for my pork chops. I'll certainly use your idea for these lovelies.
- September 5, 2008 at 7:40 AM
- Deborah said...
This looks delicious! Here in Utah, the peaches usually aren't even good until September. It's just getting to that time right now!
- September 5, 2008 at 10:02 AM
- Joanna said...
Oh gosh! Tonight was going to be my throw-random-leftover-veggies-together night, but I have 2 peaches and some rosemary as well, and it's easy enough to pick up pork chops on the way home, and this is so super tempting... I just might have to give this a try.
- September 5, 2008 at 10:13 AM
- Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) said...
Peaches seem to find their way into more and more dishes I'm cooking these days, into salsas, and into spinach salads, along with blue cheese and tomatoes. Wish our peach season here in RI was a bit longer.
- September 5, 2008 at 12:44 PM
- Ivy said...
I've got the peaches and the pork, so I know what I will be cooking. It sounds delicious.
- September 5, 2008 at 1:06 PM
- Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soul said...
What a creative combination Susan. I love how you manage to bring fruit into most meals and make it so tantalising.
- September 5, 2008 at 2:09 PM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
rosa-Doesn't it though?
nuria-Mmm... maybe I should aim to try Spanish varieties as well! Enjoy your summery peaches!
shn-Ooh, that would be great actually, wouldn't it?
mark-Oh, yes, and I've been bordering on 8 or 9 a day!
louise-Oh, I'm so happy to hear that!
deborah-Really? That's great to hear then.
joanna-I hope you do. It's a breeze!
lydia-I know, they are so appealing.
ivy-Yay! Glad to hear it.
peterg-Thanks. I just love combining contrasting flavors.
- September 5, 2008 at 3:31 PM
- Kitchen Gadget Girl said...
Susan, this is great news. I am a native Californian and thought peach season was only in the summer! I will seek out these wonderful sounding peaches at our farmers market....
- September 5, 2008 at 4:59 PM
- Heather said...
mmmm i LOVE rosemary and peaches! this looks lovely!
- September 5, 2008 at 5:17 PM
- Darius T. Williams said...
Oh - you and that damn camera again - I love it! Pork and Fruit - always a winner in my book!
- September 5, 2008 at 5:26 PM
- Annie said...
The few peaches I've had this year were very disappointing. Although they weren't hard, they didn't have any flavor.
I will have to look for the Sept. crop at my local farms and orchards.
The rosemary and peach combo sounds so fantastic.
- September 5, 2008 at 5:58 PM
- Unknown said...
After your cornbread I'm sold on adding spices to fruit :) Have to give this one a shot!
- September 5, 2008 at 6:28 PM
- Clumbsy Cookie said...
What a great idea Susan! I love peaches and rosemary together in sweets and never had them together in a savory dish! looks great!
- September 6, 2008 at 3:07 AM
- grace said...
what a wonderful way to spruce up your pig! i've started putting rosemary on just about every vegetable under the sun, but i haven't tried it on peaches. i shall! :)
- September 6, 2008 at 4:39 AM
8:47am and I want pork chops! Beautiful presentation of a lovely sweet and savory meal, Susan!
- September 6, 2008 at 6:48 AM
- Prudy said...
I have everything I need to make this tonight. It's stunning and I love the fact that the peaches aren't even peeled. Easy, gorgeous and elegant too. You've done it again.
- September 6, 2008 at 7:52 AM
- Jersey Girl Cooks said...
This looks so good and we have had an abundance of delicious peaches.
- September 6, 2008 at 11:42 AM
- Kara said...
Your timing is perfect... I have some boneless pork chops waiting for this delicious recipe! Can't wait to try it... we love rosemary, and this time with sweet peaches? Yum!
- September 6, 2008 at 12:34 PM
- Lori Lynn said...
Really nice Susan! I love the crust you got on those chops. Peaches and rosemary, a magical pairing.
- September 6, 2008 at 12:59 PM
- Culinary Wannabe said...
Oh I am always so jealous of all your wonderful fresh produce! These peaches sound delicious, and the pairing with rosemary sounds so interesting!
- September 6, 2008 at 4:31 PM
- Mike of Mike's Table said...
I love peach season, but I got so stuck on the sweet applications and completely forgot the savory ones. This looks spectacular and sounds like an absolutely delicious meal.
- September 6, 2008 at 8:34 PM
I love sprinkling peaches with brown sugar and then dropping them on a hot grill. Oh are they ever yummy....
- September 6, 2008 at 8:39 PM
- Helene said...
I love peaches and herbs and served with pork...delicious!
- September 6, 2008 at 10:16 PM
I'm clapping! Pork and peaches..what a wonderful combo :)
- September 7, 2008 at 3:35 AM
Wonderful combination! I use them sometimes in a salad, delicious!
- September 7, 2008 at 6:15 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
gudren-Happy hunting!
heather-Thank you!
annie-The later ones are usually better.
ttfn-Oh, it's wonderful, isn't it?
ccookie-Oh, then you should love it!
grace-Peaches and rosemary are natural partners.
kristen-That's music to my ears!
prudy-That is terribly kind of you to say.
lisa-Hope you try it then.
kara-You should have wonderful peaches where you are too!
lorilynn-I love the crisp crust too.
cwannabe-We are lucky to have such amazing produce.
mike-I tend to get stuck on the savory and slight the sweet!
kate-That sounds simply scrumptious!
maryann-You're so funny.
linda-I love them in salads, especially with peppery arugula.
- September 7, 2008 at 6:32 AM
- Alexa said...
Sweet juicy seasonal peaches elevate any main course. How wonderful that you still have good ones near you. The last ones I bought here where powdery and tasteless. I was so sad.
- September 7, 2008 at 7:52 AM
I was at the farmers' market this morning, and heard from my favorite peach-man that today is the last of his peaches. Happily I came home with some. If I can wrangle a few for myself from the rest of my fmaily, I will make this delicious sounding sauce.
- September 7, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Wonderful flavor combination, Susan. And such a beautiful dish, too!
- September 7, 2008 at 2:13 PM
- Christine said...
I love using peaches in this way, Susan. We often grill them and add them as a side to grilled meats and veggies. Your top photo is fantastic!
- September 7, 2008 at 3:01 PM
- Caviar and Codfish said...
OooOo.. I didn't know I could still get peaches! Thank you!!
- September 9, 2008 at 6:15 PM
- Jeanne said...
Oh, I love your fruit & meat combinations! This one looks particularly yummy and ooooh the colour on those peaches...
- September 10, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Oh yum! This sounds delicious. And with the touch of vinegar.. just perfect. Nicely done!
- September 10, 2008 at 8:10 PM
- Cris said...
Pork goes so well with a sweet and sour flavor... love your recipe.
- September 11, 2008 at 1:21 PM
- La Cuisine d'Helene said...
We don't really eat a lot of pork but looking at the picture & recipe it makes me want to make some soon. Thanks for sharing.
- September 11, 2008 at 6:14 PM
- Jaime said...
wow, what a great way to enjoy peaches. i wish they weren't so expensive - and that i wasn't too lazy to go to the farmer's market. i need to start going there again on the weekends....
- September 11, 2008 at 9:35 PM
- Elle said...
This sounds wonderful & we have some nice ripe peaches right now...and lots of rosemary. Mmmm.
- September 14, 2008 at 6:58 PM


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Makin begins his argument by noting the discovery last week that a spreadsheet error caused economists Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff to overstate the danger of a high debt-to-GDP ratio. The duo had argued that growth in high-debt countries falls to a negative 0.1%, but a critique of that study found that the correct figure should actually be positive growth of 2.2%.
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Contact your doctor if your recovery is not progressing as expected or you develop complications such as:
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If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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