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Serious Food Waste Occurs Due to Confusion over "Sell-By Date"
I have developed a strong interest in food waste since I began volunteering at my local food pantry. We help to alleviate food insecurity in the local community by rescuing perfectly edible food that is often past its "sell-by date." I have cultivated this interest, in part, because food waste also contributes to global warming, another long-time concern of mine.
According to a recent article in The Guardian, if food waste were a country, it would rank as the third highest national emitter of greenhouse gases after the US and China.
The worst food waste occurs in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, where consumers waste 39% of all food purchased, followed by Europe, where about 31% of all food purchased by consumers is thrown away.
With the global population rising, wastage of products including 45% of all fruit and vegetables and 20% of meat is one of the greatest challenges to achieving food security. If the amount of food wasted around the world were reduced by just 25% there would be enough food to feed all the people who are malnourished, according to the UN.
According to Business Insider, experts estimate that $165 billion worth of food gets tossed each year, much of it wasted, out of fear of bogus expiration dates.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises you to purchase the product before the "sell-by date," but most expiration dates are largely made up. According to The National Resource Defense Council, the "sell-by dates" simply tell you when food will reach its limits for "optimal quality."
The USDA notes that it's OK to eat these foods past the expiration dates on the packaging, with the exception of infant formula. The USDA advises parents to not buy or even use baby formula once the "use by" date rolls around.
A rule of thumb to go by is to pay attention to when you purchased or opened the food, rather than what the packaging says.
If in doubt, the website StillTasty provides helpful tips on when to dispose of hundreds of household goods.
We need more ways to educate the public with regard to the definition of the "sell-by date," in order to dispel the fear of consuming expired food, thereby reducing food waste. It seems to me that many of us waste a good deal of money, as well as the opportunity help those in need, by disposing of edible food we fear is no longer fit for consumption.
Should Environmental Sustainability Play A Role in Dietary Guidelines?
Do you believe that environmental considerations should play a role in setting dietary guidelines? Here in the US, 49 academic centers, health advocacy groups, and environmental advocacy groups that make up the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisary Committee (DGAC) sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to adopt tsustainability recommendations developed by the DGAC.
The letter places strong emphasis on plant-based diets, indicating benefits for both human health and the health of the environment. "The food we eat, and how it's raised, has a profound effect on public health and the environment," said Bob Martin, director of Food System Policy at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.
The letter goes into how the industrial model for meat production in the US is unsustainable and is a potential threat to public health, due in part to the routine use of antibiotics. It also states that the new dietary guidelines should take into account, how meat is raised, (notice they don't use the word animals) and lowering meat consumption.
In addition, the letter emphasizes sustainable seafood production and eating lower on the aquatic food chain, as industrial fishing over the past half-century has noticeably depleted the topmost links in aquatic food chains, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, one of the technical organizations of the United Nations.
Despite broad support from health and environmental groups, USDA and HHS are facing stiff opposition from lobbying groups for the meat and poultry industries to omit the sustainability recommendations in the final rendition of the revised dietary guidelines. They argue that lean meat consumption is a key component of a healthy diet, and that environmental sustainability should not be discussed with regard to an individual's diet.
The letter urges the USDA to resist pressure from lobbying groups, stating that "current industrial food production methods can work to undercut the nation's long-term food security by contributing to biodiversity loss, soil degradation, water contamination, climate change, and antibiotic resistance."
The public is encouraged to view the Committee's Advisory Report and provide written comments at http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2015/comments/ The comment period has been extended through 11:59 p.m. E.D.T. on May 8, 2015.
What are your thoughts and concerns regarding dietary guidelines? Do you believe that environmental concerns should play a role in responsible food choices? If so, how much of a role do you think environmental concerns should play in shaping eating habits both collectively and individually?
A Vegetarian Diet is Better for the Environment
Whether you choose to be a vegetarian for the environment, for your health, or for the animals, you have the power to reduce your ecological footprint, and save money, simply by changing your eating habits.
Each day, factory farms produce billions of pounds of manure, which ends up in lakes, rivers, and drinking water. The one trillion pounds of waste produced by factory-farmed animals each year are usually used to fertilize crops, and they subsequently end up running off into waterways—along with the drugs and bacteria they contain.
Many tons of waste end up in giant pits in the ground or on crops, polluting the air and groundwater. According to the EPA, agricultural runoff is the number one source of pollution in USA waterways.
Raising animals (including the land used for grazing and growing feed crops) now uses 30% of the Earth's land mass and produces more greenhouse gas emissions than all of the cars, planes, and other forms of transportation combined.
Of the grain grown, more than half is fed to farmed animals. Think of how many people around the world could be fed with that grain. To produce one pound of animal protein vs. one pound of soy protein, it takes about 12 times as much land, 13 times as much fossil fuel, and 15 times as much water.
According to a report by the California State Senate, "Studies have shown that animal waste lagoons emit toxic airborne chemicals that can cause "inflammatory, immune, and neurochemical problems in humans."
According to scientists at the Smithsonian Institution, seven football fields' worth of land is bulldozed every minute to create more room for farmed animals and the crops that feed them.
Of all the agricultural land in the U.S., 80 percent is used to raise animals for food and to grow grain to feed them—that's almost half the total land mass of the lower 48 states. In the "finishing" phase alone, in which pigs grow from 100 pounds to 240 pounds, each hog consumes more than 500 pounds of grain, corn, and soybeans; this means that across the U.S., pigs eat tens of millions of tons of feed every year.
Chickens, pigs, cattle, and other animals raised for food are the primary consumers of water in the USA. A single pig consumes 3-5 gallons of drinking water per day, while a cow on a dairy farm drinks as much as 30 gallons daily. It takes more than 450 gallons of water to produce one pound of cow flesh, whereas it takes about 180 gallons of water to make one pound of whole wheat flour.
The Worldwatch Institute estimates that at least 51 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide can be attributed to "livestock and their byproducts."
If the switch to a vegetarian diet seems too extreme, I suggest cutting back on your consumption of meat and poultry for a few days each week, by experimenting instead, with vegetarian meals.
Being a vegetarian is easier than ever before. I (again) made the switch to a vegetarian diet three years ago, and this time, I haven't looked back.
Please share your ideas and your questions about vegetarianism and what it means to you.
Healthy Snacks for Children
Because children have smaller stomachs than adults, they need to eat more often to meet their needs for optimum growth and development. Between-meal snacks are an important way for your child to meet part of his or her daily nutritional requirements. After-school snacking provides about one-third of most children's total daily calories during the week, according to Iowa State University Extension.
Healthy low-sugar snacks for your child can be found within the all of the food groups. This includes grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat and beans. Vary the color and texture of snacks to hold your child's interest while helping to meet his or her nutritional needs.
In addition to limiting sugar intake, healthy low-sugar snacks should be high in fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Healthy low-sugar snacks should have less than 10 to 15g of sugar per serving. They should also have less than 10 percent of the Daily Value for total fat and sodium.
Healthy low-sugar snacks for children include fresh sliced fruits; fruits packed in their own juice,; fresh cut vegetables with low-fat dip; low-fat cottage cheese; low-fat string cheese or sliced cheese; popcorn; low-sugar cereals, such as toasted oats; whole-grain breads; animal crackers; graham crackers; low-fat granola; unsalted nuts and seeds; and low fat milk. Combine these foods to create delicious snacks such as trail mix, individual pizzas and low-fat smoothies.
Reheat small servings of leftovers from the night before to provide a healthy snack for your child. Healthy low-sugar snacks can still taste sweet. Offer frozen fruit bars, low-fat fruit yogurt or dried fruits, such as raisins, dried apples, apricots, pineapple or cranberries. To set a good example and avoid temptation, keep high-sugar snack foods out of the house.
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Healthy Restaurant Dining
When dining out, we are faced with many tempting food selections. This post offers straightforward tips for making healthy food choices when ordering a meal in a restaurant.
1. Ask how the food is prepared and take your time when ordering.
2. The more simply something is prepared, the more control you have over what you are eating. Choose plain baked, broiled, grilled, roasted, poached, or steamed food without added sauces or gravy.
3. Ask for butter, sauce, gravy, sour cream and salad dressing to be served on the side so you can control how much of it you add to your food.
4. Avoid foods that are breaded, deep fried, sautéed, scalloped, creamed, in cheese sauce, or prepared with mayonnaise. Ask that the chef to prepare your food with very little butter or oil or none at all.
5. Ask how large the serving size is. If the meal is large, ask that half of it arrive on your plate and the other half be given to you in a take-out bag to go. This way you can stretch the meal into two meals.
6. Ask that bread not be served or if a bread basket is brought to the table, take one piece and then have your server take the rest of the bread away.
7. Order an appetizer and a small salad instead of an entrée or share an entrée with your dining companion.
8. Be selective at salad bars. Choose fresh greens, raw vegetables, fresh fruits, and low fat or fat free salad dressings. Avoid salads prepared with mayonnaise.
9. Order healthy side dishes such as vegetables or a baked potato.
10. Skip dessert, share a dessert, or order fruit (even if you don't see it listed on the menu) for dessert.
11. Limit yourself to one or two alcoholic beverages.
12. Ask for fat-free or 1% milk so you can add it to your coffee instead of cream or half-and-half.
13. Try to avoid restaurants that offer all-you-can-eat buffets because you're more likely to eat more food (and more calories) than you need.
14. You can always try virtual reality dining, an experiment in its early stages which includes virtual reality headsets, along with food aromas, to make users think that they are enjoying a range of delicious foods such as lasagne and steak.
Please leave a comment or question. What is your greatest challenge when dining out? What type of ethnic restaurants do you prefer? What future food related topics would you like to read more about in future posts?


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Various shots of people walking around diamonds exhibition in Amsterdam. Two men looking at the world map, one pointing at place on map. Close up shot of diamonds - probably from a particular part of the world. Close up shot of diamond being placed on map by tweezers. Various close up shots of the diamonds and men looking at them. Man opens two boxes showing ensign of United Nations in one and writing United Nations in another box - both made up of more then 5000 stones. Close up shots of the writing and the ensign. A woman exhibiting jewellery made of diamonds. Man showing a statute representing Amsterdam, holding a famous Ashley (sp?) diamond in hand - 102 carats. Another man displaying neckless with famous Hope diamond - 144 carat stone. Close up shot of the neckless. Policeman guarding the exhibition at nigh.
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Amsterdam, Holland (Netherlands).
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Crazy world. Navalny is the Hitler. France elects a President
In the latest edition of "Mad world" Ivan Iacovino – Russian authorities seem to have a special fear of Alexei Navalny, as I can't even call aloud his name, but now they have shot an interesting film about the opposition. The main political event of the weekend presidential elections in France, which is very important for Ukraine.
The Kremlin against Navalny
The confrontation between the Russian authorities and Alexei Navalny became one of the most interesting stories of the last days. The leader of the Russian opposition for a long time is a real Voldemort from the "Harry Potter" for the Kremlin – the person whose name is in any case can not be called. Putin and Medvedev, and their entourage also never called his name, saying either "this gentleman" or "man with a criminal past" or "known rogue" and so on.
In Russia is very popular theory that this fear is still metaphysical. The Kremlin rulers fear that, calling Navalny by name, they will call so the trouble – that is, the change of government. However, the opposition need to fight. Mass rallies took place all over Russia on March 26, showed that the Bulk – is a very real threat for the Kremlin, there is no place for metaphysics. What is even more dangerous for the government: the opposition Spud is now the electorate that is immune from Kremlin propaganda, as it sits on the Internet and, in General, do not watch zomboyaschik.
In the result, Kremlin strategists have decided to compete with the Bulk in his field – the Internet. As a result, the Kremlin strategists have decided to compete with the Bulk in his field – the Internet. It turned out so-so. An anonymous Studio, which protrude from the ears of the Pro-Kremlin television stations, produced a video called "Navalny is the Hitler."
It turned out sort of a jumble of finely chopped the speeches of the leader of the opposition. Thing out expensive – there's a lot of computer graphics, various effects and so on. BUT! It happened all inedible.
A video posted on the Internet, in just one day gathered more than a hundred thousand dislikes is such negative reviews. Maybe I will correct people, but I do not recall in history. This, in my opinion, a unique case. That is, the rollers are so bad, in my opinion, was not even. Another interesting detail: this program has spread even supporters of Navalny himself. But not to be horrified by his crimes, because he is Hitler, but to laugh at the idiocy of Putin's creatives. Look on the Internet. It's just a laugh.
Thus the Kremlin, published this video, shot himself in the foot, showing exclusively in the light of the idiotic Russian government, but this is not the end! Across the country students began to drive watching video about what Navalny is the Hitler. For example, in the city of Vladimir a "movie" in quotes of course, ended in scandal: between students and supervisors had a dispute in which the youth won.
As a result, instead of hatred for the opposition of the audience there was a great interest to the opposition. Simply put, the Kremlin ran ads Bulk. The first round of face-to-face confrontation with the power of the Internet, the opposition totally won. This story has another very important point. In the past, the Kremlin ordered abusive movies about those people and the historical processes in which he saw himself a direct threat. So today's video is about Bulk – it's proof that Putin sees this opposition seriously, and even afraid.
By the way, the following mass action, which I will also be telling will be held in Russia on 12 June. We wish every success to its organizers.
A political volcano in Britain
In London, there was a real political storm capable of on a tangent to touch and Ukraine. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of great Britain and Northern Ireland to the wonderful Theresa may has shocked the local elite message about the imminent holding of early parliamentary elections. Politicians and journalists have fallen into a state of stupor, as may repeatedly publicly swore that no early elections will not. She insisted that the country's stability is above all, and even denied the Scots in the referendum on the independence of the territory. And here is the surprise, which absolutely no one was ready. After the announcement of elections the whole of London was snapped at the premiere. She was accused of a cynical violation of their own promises and simply lies.
Even I remember that she was always against Breccia, and then suddenly became–. But despite the universal hatred and violation of many promises, may and her Conservative party a very good chance to win. It is not that they are wonderful, and that their eternal rivals – the Labour party – and apparently the leader, whose name is Jeremy Corbyn. He has taken a very leftist, almost Communist, who, even in his own party is perceived not by all. But inside the labour party he was still able to save power and to disperse the corners of competitors, but to get out of this electoral ghetto, he can not. Throughout the country the electorate is very limited, and it's scary infuriates his potential allies of the labour party – the local liberal community, which opposes the Kingdom's exit from the European Union. These people hoped that after the next election labour will gain power and will be able to cancel the results of the recent referendum on the country's withdrawal from the EU.
However, Corbin, who win can not, simply destroys their dream. As a result, in the UK there is such situation: the conservatives who lie at every step, it is not clear how to finish the election. Labour program Corbin – (in the sense of to take everything and divide) is completely divorced from the British reality. Against this background, real chances to enter Parliament receives independence Party United Kingdom – UKIP it's called. This right-wing radicals who are big fans of Vladimir Putin and haters of the European Union.
The situation now is complicated by the fact that right now Scotland breaks away from the Kingdom, and the process of Breccia, that is, of a British exit from the European Union, is in full swing. Britons now expect some very difficult, but hopefully interesting months with a completely unpredictable ending.
French planner
In this crazy world the main political event of the coming weekend promises to be the first round of presidential elections in France. There is now the situation is even more complicated than in neighbouring Britain. Just a few weeks ago everything was more or less clear: after the first round of the 23rd of April, the second was supposed to leave Pro-Putin nationalist marine Le Pen and Pro-European candidate, Emmanuel macron. In the second round of the macron easily defeated Le Pen in all the polls and became President. Everything seems to be fine. But right before the first round, the situation changed dramatically: the group leaders wedged two of the candidate: the right Francois Fillon and desperate leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Now every man of the four uses about 20 percent support of those identified with the choice of French. But another third of the voters are still only wondering who to vote for. These two circumstances make the results of the first round completely unpredictable. For us it is important that out of this Quartet only macron openly declares its support of Ukraine. The nationalist Le Pen is openly Pro-Putin stance, right Fillon is going to shoot with Moscow sanctions and start trade, and socialist and anti-capitalist Jean-Luc Mélenchon is ready to support even the devil with horns, if he will oppose the United States and Germany. The outcome of the election can affect also external factors such as terrorist attacks.
The police of Marseilles has recently defused a terrorist group of two people, who planned to blow up polling stations on the day of the election. Now, across the country, across France the polls taken under heavy guard, but to eliminate any issues. In the end there are still railway stations, airports, kindergartens, schools and whatever. And if right before the election, and the truth, God forbid will be any terrorist attack, the chances of the Pro-Putin nationalist Le Pen will be much higher than now.
For Ukraine the results of the presidential elections in France will be critical. So on Sunday I will personally closely monitor the voting and counting of votes.


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in the desert we drink nuun
Friday, January 9, 2009
Dreamchasers Marathon Des Sables Running Camp - Day 4
in the desert we drink nuun
6 comments:
- peter said...
Just wondering if you can explain why drinking an electrolyte solution with a laxative (sorbitol) is ever a good idea particularly in the desert. Sodium absorption is dependent on co-transport with glucose in the small intestine, which further begs the quesiton why there is no absorbable carbohydrate in NUUN. I guess if you are sucking down gels it is less of an issue, but you still may end up with diarrhea.
- January 10, 2009 at 4:29 PM
- Hart said...
peter i'd love to hear about your experience with nuun. have you even ever used it? lots of things in mass quantities will give you diarrhea, nuun however is not one of them. have you ever gotten diarrhea from your toothpaste? yeah i didn't think so. i've never heard of anyone getting it from nuun either. sorbitol is naturally occurring, you can't say that about the fake sugars in most of these products, ie sucralose, fructose, etc.
either way i've used nuun in expedition adventure races, 100 mile ultras, 24hr mountain bike races, etc. it always works and i have NEVER gotten diarrhea. bruce grant used it to run the hardrock 100 this year and ate like 60 tablets. ya know what he got?? a finishers buckle.. you got one?
- January 10, 2009 at 5:05 PM
- Ty Draney said...
I am also a "NUUN" guy and have used NUUN for long periods of time with no problems with diarrhea. I have a super sensitive stomach that struggles if I don't get my calorie sources from a variety of different sweeteners in gels, etc., but I drank two tubes of NUUN on ice this year during the Bear 100. Undeniably we are all an experiment of one-what may work for me may not work for you...but it just might too. On your next long run try some Orange Ginger NUUN on ice and odds are that you'll like it so much you may poop yourself anyway:)
- January 12, 2009 at 6:57 PM
- peter said...
Matt and Ty,
Testimonials aside, you guys are fantastically trained, and probably could do well with water, Morton's salt and table sugar. By the way fructose is also quite natural as are sucrose and dextrose. But thanks for the reply, none the less.
I had a chance to talk to (I think) one of the NUUN developers at the OR show last weekend, and I feel a little more comfortable with the idea of why they chose sorbitol as a binder.
Sorbitol is found naturally in fuits, some more than others. I am a pediatricain, and we use sorbitol containing juices (pear, prune, peach, apple) as mild laxative agents frequently. They work, even in realtively small quanities of juice.
Last year at Wasatch, a runner that shall remain nameless, and who should have been well ahead of me, kept passing me. He was stopping frequently secondary to diarrhea. He was drinking Nuun. Coincidence? Perhaps. It may have been something else. He stopped taking Nuun and the diarrhea stopped. I guess the point is that it (sorbitol) can give some the runs.
So the reason I was given that sorbitol was used as a binding agent was more practical than what I had thought. Turns out that sorbitol doesn't gum up in bladder of packs as much as other sugars. I have talked to a friend who has validated this. That is a perfectly reasonable explanation. Supposedly, the sorbitol content is similar to the amount in about a cup of apple juice. Probably not enough to give most folks diarrhea.
Honestly, Matt, the reason that I thought they were using sorbitol and not dextrose was to market it as a 0 calorie agent for folks trying to lose weight at health clubs.
In any event, I was given a tube, and plan to put it to the test. I let you know if I crap because it is so great.
- January 31, 2009 at 5:19 PM
- peter said...
PS Matt, I have 7 Wasatch finishes. Have you finished a 100 mile race?
- February 1, 2009 at 7:39 AM
- Hart said...
peter i just sent you an email to de-escalate this. i have finished a 100 miler yes. also i don't see how being highly trained has anything to do with whether or not a substance gives us diarrhea. i think because of the increased pace we usually have more trouble eating, drinking and digesting than those going a bit easier.
we can discuss more offline.. but the bottom line for me is that there is far more risk of my morning coffee giving diarrhea than the nuun i'll be drinking all day.
please give it a try before commenting again so you have some actual practical knowledge of the product.
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Quail in the ancient World.
Ancient Quail. THE Oriental Quail is a bird of passage about the size of a turtle • dove, and nearly resembling the American partridge. Hasselquist states that it is plentiful near the Dead Sea and the Jordan, and in the deserts of Arabia : and Diodorus affirms that it is caught in immense numbers about Rhinocolura, at the southwest corner of Israel. It flies very low, especially when fatigued. It migrates In vast flocks, and when, at night, it settles on the ground, it is so much exhausted that it may be caught with the hand. The flocks of quails, therefore, which came up to the camp of Israel are entirely credible; and the miracle seems especially to have consisted in these immense flocks being directed to a particular spot, in the extreme emergency of the people, by means of " a wind from the Lord " (Ex. xvi. ; Num. xi. 31 ; Psalms lxxviii. 27.) - Animals, Birds, Insects, And Reptiles Of The Bible
Quail in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
celaw. The Arabic name is similar, which identifies the quail as meant. Twice miraculously supplied to Israel (Exodus 16:13; Numbers 11:31-32). Psalm 105:40 connects the quail with the manna, and therefore refers to Exodus 16:13, the first sending of quails, the psalm moreover referring to God's acts of grace. Psalm 78:27; Psalm 78:31, refers to the second sending of quails (Numbers 11) in chastisement (Psalm 106:14-15). The S.E. wind blew them from the Elanitic gulf of the Red Sea. Translated "threw them over the camp ... about two cubits above the face of the ground." Wearied with their long flight they flew breast high, and were easily secured by the Israelites. They habitually fly low, and with the wind. The least gatherer got ten homers' (the largest Hebrew measure of quantity) full; and "they spread them all abroad for themselves" to salt and dry (Herodotus ii. 77). "Ere the flesh was consumed" (so Hebrew) God's wrath smote them. Eating birds' flesh continually, after long abstinence from flesh, a whole month greedily, in a hot climate predisposed them by surfeit to sickness; God miraculously intensified this into a plague, and the place became Kibroth Hattaavah, "the graves of lust." (See KIBROTH HATTAAVAH The red legged crane's flesh is nauseous, and is not therefore likely to be meant. "At even" the quails began to arrive; so Tristram noticed their arrival from the S. at night in northern Algeria two successive years. Ornithologists designate the quail the Coturnix dactylisonans (from its shrill piping cry).
Quail in Naves Topical Bible
-The miracle of, in the Wilderness of Sin Ex 16:13 -The miracle of, at Kibroth-hattaavah Nu 11:31,32; Ps 105:40
Quail in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE
kwal (selaw; ortugometra; Latin Coturnix vulgaris): A game bird of the family Coturnix, closely related to "partridges" (which see). Quail and partridges are near relatives, the partridge a little larger and of brighter color. Quail are like the gray, brown and tan of earth. Their plumage is cut and penciled by markings, and their flesh juicy and delicate food. Their habits are very similar. They nest on the ground and brood on from 12 to 20 eggs. The quail are more friendly birds and live in the open, brooding along roads and around fields. They have a longer, fuller wing than the partridge and can make stronger flight. In Israel they were migratory. They are first mentioned in Ex 16:13: "And it came to pass at even, that the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the camp." This describes a large flock in migration, so that they passed as a cloud. Nu 11:31-33: "And there went forth a wind from Yahweh, and brought quail from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, about a day's journey on this side, and a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and about two cubits above the face of the earth. And the people rose up all that day, and all the night, and all the next day, and gathered the quail: he that gathered least gathered ten homers: and they spread them all abroad for themselves round about the camp"; compare Ps 78:26-30:...
Quail in Wikipedia
Quail. — The description given Ex., xvi, 11-13; Num., xi, 31, 32; Ps., lxxvii (Hebr., lxxviii) 27-35, and civ (Hebr., cv), 40, the references to their countless flocks, their low flying, their habit of alighting on land in the morning, together with the analogy of the Hebrew and Arabic names, make it certain that the common quail (coturnix vulgaris) is intended.
Quail Scripture - Exodus 16:13
And it came to pass, that at even the quails came up, and covered the camp: and in the morning the dew lay round about the host.
Quail Scripture - Numbers 11:31
And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let [them] fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits [high] upon the face of the earth.
Quail Scripture - Numbers 11:32
And the people stood up all that day, and all [that] night, and all the next day, and they gathered the quails: he that gathered least gathered ten homers: and they spread [them] all abroad for themselves round about the camp.
Quails in Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Israelites were twice relieved in their privation by a miraculous supply of quails, (1) in the wilderness of Sin (Ex. 16:13), and (2) again at Kibroth-hattaavah (q.v.), Num. 11:31. God "rained flesh upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea" (Ps. 78:27). The words in Num. 11:31, according to the Authorized Version, appear to denote that the quails lay one above another to the thickness of two cubits above the ground. The Revised Version, however, reads, "about two cubits above the face of the earth", i.e., the quails flew at this height, and were easily killed or caught by the hand. Being thus secured in vast numbers by the people, they "spread them all abroad" (11:32) in order to salt and dry them. These birds (the Coturnix vulgaris of naturalists) are found in countless numbers on the shores of the Mediterranean, and their annual migration is an event causing great excitement.
Quails in Smiths Bible Dictionary
There can be no doubt that the Hebrew word in the Pentateuch Ex 16:13; Nu 11:31,32 and in the 105th Psalm, denotes the common quail, Coturnix dactylisonans. (The enormous quantity of quails taken by the Israelites has its parallel in modern times. Pliny states that they sometimes alight on vessels in the Mediterranean and sink them. Colenel Sykes states that 160,000 quails have been netted in one season on the island of Capri. --ED.) The expression "as it were two cubits (high) upon the face of the earth," Nu 11:31 refers probably to the height at which the quails flew above the ground, in their exhausted condition from their long flight. As to the enormous quantities which the least-successful Israelite is said to have taken viz. "ten homers" (i.e. eighty bushels) in the space of a night and two days, there is every reason for believing that the "homers here spoken of do not denote strictly the measure of that name but simply "a heap." The Israelites would have had little difficulty in capturing large quantities of these birds as they are known to arrive at places sometimes so completely exhausted by their flight as to be readily taken, not in nets only, but by the hand. They "spread the quails round about the camp;" this was for the purpose of drying them. The Egyptians similarly prepared these birds. The expression "quails from the sea," Nu 11:31 must not be restricted to denote that the birds came from the sea, as their starting-point, but it must be taken to show the direction from which they were coming. The quails were at the time of the event narrated in the sacred writings, on their spring journey of migration northward, It is interesting to note the time specified: "it was at even" that they began to arrive; and they no doubt continued to come all night. Many observers have recorded that the quail migrates by night.
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As I was writing my purpose and vision for this site, I thought it might be wise to also tell you what this blog is not, what I am not.
I am not perfect.
Big surprise, huh? Though I am learning all the time, I do not know everything. I do not have the tidiest house, the slimmest body, the most patient temper, or the perfect diet.
I sometimes eat things I shouldn't and sometimes choose something fast and easy instead of taking the time to fix a salad. We do still sometimes swing through a drive through when we've been out a long time and everyone is tired and hungry, though I have managed to break the fast food habit.
If you're looking for a blog written by someone who eats perfectly every single day, you'll have to keep looking. I am someone who eats 100 times healthier than I did just two years ago, but my journey isn't over.
Furthermore, I'm not a vegetarian and never plan to be. In the world of holistic health, you'll find many people who believe eating meat is terribly unhealthy and that absolutely no one should do it. I'm not one of those people. While I don't have a meat-heavy diet and prefer chicken to beef, I believe that meats are a healthy source of protein, B-vitamins, and fats needed for our brains, eyes, and other parts.
Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.
Genesis 9:3
If, as some say, eating meat were truly damaging to our bodies, our loving God would not have said this.
Which brings me to the next point…
I am a Christian. I am not new age.
Another characteristic that you may often see among those interested in holistic health is a belief in "new age" ideals. That's not me. I don't believe in reaching a higher consciousness through meditation or "mind enhancing herbs" … I believe in reaching a higher spiritual state through my relationship with Christ Jesus, through prayer and worship of Him. Any other means, in my belief, is being a "thief and a robber" (John 10:1).
I don't believe that using herbal medicines "binds me to the earth," though I do love having my bare feet in the grass, the dirt, or the sand! Instead, I believe that God has provided substances in plants that affect our bodies in amazing ways. I believe that using herbal medicines is a responsible way to utilize what God has provided for our good.
I am not against modern medicine.
Not by a long shot! I fully recognize that modern medicine and modern surgery have saved countless lives. However, I think we have come to rely on modern, synthetic medicines far too much and that they sometimes cause more harm than good. Herbal & homeopathic medicines and aromatherapy can and should replace many synthetic medications.
What I would love to see in our society is for holistic medicine and modern medicine to work hand-in-hand. Gentle, plant-based medicinals as a first choice and the quicker-acting synthetic drugs during emergency or when quick action is needed.
The antagonism often seen between medical doctors and holistic practitioners is unhelpful and unnecessary. If the two would work together, the rewards could be immeasurable.
So if I haven't turned you off completely, let's go exploring. What would you like to do? Talk some more about homeopathy or should we go wildcrafting?
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text: Hi everyone! As always, your advice is really appreciated~! After getting a BS in Biology in college, and working 3 years in both biotech and academia, I am set on a career switch to BUSINESS, which is what I'm really interested in (I did minor in Business at university but somehow didn't consider the switch then)! I just took my GMAT and did GREAT (yay!) so I'm going to apply for either a MBA or accounting school, but until then... I've told my boss that my last day at my current science research job will be August 1st (there's really NO mobility there, a lady was promoted only after about 10 years! I think I was so excited about the research field before that I kinda lost track of that but moving on...), but so far all the jobs I've found require AT LEAST 1 to 3 years of retail experience! I have previously worked summers and part-time at cafes and stuff but it's been so long I'm not sure I should even put those on my resume! I've thought about applying to retail positions but friends have told me customer service experience won't really help me... I'm completely set on resigning my current job (honestly, for various reasons, I CAN'T stay anymore. I've tried to resign a few months before but my boss told me that "I have an obligation to him and the job..." and refused to accept my resignation! Oy...), but my options so far are these: 1) take business classes and work part-time, and 2) somehow find a full-time job that requires experience I don't have. I'm staying optimistic though, or trying to! I guess I'm facing a quarter-life crisis here, no joke, LOL! Sorry this post is much longer than I thought it would be. Any recommendations, advice, thoughts are very much appreciated!! TIA!


text: Wow, what a waste. RIP. I ride down there a lot and it seems like every trip we see someone coming the opposite way that is going way too fast. Trucks drifting around corners as if they own the road and are in the middle of the baja 1000. Dana had given me some tips over the year and will be missed. Steve


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Conservative or Liberal, Deist or Pagan, Jersey transplant or Lehigh Valley native, we're all in this mess together. Let's talk. Let us do no harm. Today's one-liner: "The shortest way to the distinguishing excellence of any writer is through his hostile critics." Richard LeGallienne
Friday, March 15, 2013
Easton District Judge Race Still Crowded
Although this appears to be Antonia Grifo's race to lose, it's hard to call. Tim Prendergast, another attorney, will draw some support that might otherwise go to her. That includes Kevin Santos, an attorney who had been eyeing the job himself. He circulated petitions for Prendergast. Grifo's bi-partisan circulators include prominent Easton Democrat Danny Cohen, as well as former NorCo Council member J. Michael Dowd, a Republican.
Both Wheeler and Koorie are based in the West Ward, so each is drawing votes from the other. Bassil and Koorie will split the Lebanese vote.
With this many people in the mix, thing can turn ugly in a hurry. But the candidates have this far run a remarkably lean campaign.
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I love the Tony Basil song and video.
"Hey Mickey, your so fine, Hey Mickey!!"
- March 14, 2013 at 9:38 PM
I see Wheeler signs on every block downtown. I haven't seen any signs for anyone else yet. Seems to me that the Democratic side belongs to the Constable. But like you said, this race can change at any moment.
- March 15, 2013 at 12:48 AM
I think this race is about to heat up. I reviewed the petitions and you can say bye-bye to Tim Prendergast on the republican ballot. Once you take of the duplicates he has about 90 signatures. Tim also has issues with his democratic signatures; forgetting to put his occupation on one of the petitions and duplicate signatures may even get him kicked off the democratic side. Tony Bassil is in trouble as well. He had John Robinson circulate his Republican petitions and John is no longer a resident of college hill. Even if you do count John Robinsons petition he is at 99 Republican signatures after duplicates. We'll see who steps up and chanllenges these. I'm still review Wheeler, Koorie and Grifo. I'll check back if there are issues.
- March 15, 2013 at 5:51 PM
^^^^ people are aware of Wheelers dishonesty as a constable for Elwell and the former SS dj.
- March 16, 2013 at 11:37 AM
- Bernie O'Hare said...
So let me get this straight. Gay Elwell employed a dishonest constable. And the claim is made by someone who won't sign his name.
- March 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Bernie,I'm back from Cabela's and the new Cigar's International with a cigar bar ,what a place!Murphy Jewelers too wonderful, I always get Peggy something after I have been to the BIG BOY STORES.Anyway Lance is not dishonest. Who would post this. He is not my choice but never the less he is not a thief.AND , I might add that Anonymously 5;51 is wrong about John Robinson ,so hang on to your hat ,SOMEBODY is stirring the pot that has some sort of interest in this and I'll bet it is not any candidate but some other person.--WHO? Is some one picking on minorities here? Better not be.
- March 16, 2013 at 6:56 PM


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Living With Sciatica in San Diego and What You Can Do About It.
Definition and Condition
If you have been wondering what sciatica is and how its treated, you are not alone.Sciatica is actually a symptom of an underlying medical condition and not a diagnosis in itself, contrary to the belief of many.Generally, it presents itself in the form of sharp pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg. Usually, the pain sensed on one side of the body, typically from the low back to behind the thigh and searing down below the knee. It is due to the exasperation of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. The symptoms can vary from infrequent and irritating to constant and incapacitating pain.
Specific sciatica symptoms can be different in location and severity, depending upon the condition causing sciatica.The pain can be debilitating, and without proper treatment,lasting sciatic nerve damage can result.The specific sciatica symptoms, include, but are not limited to leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and symptoms that radiate into the foot depending on where the nerve is pinched.
A substantial percentage of the cause(s) behind this medical condition often result from a compression of a spinal nerve root in the lower back, due to the degeneration of an intervertebral disk, down in the lumbar spine. Termed as the Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease, the condition is surprisingly a natural process that occurs with aging. Degenerative disc disease is diagnosed when a weakened disc results in excessive micro-motion at that spinal level, and inflammatory proteins from inside the disc become exposed and irritate the nerve root(s) in the area.The Lumbar Herniated Disc is another notorious culprit behind the sciatica pain. It occurs when the soft inner core of the disc (nucleus pulposus) leaks out, or herniates, through the fibrous outer core, called the annulus, and irritates the contiguous nerve root.
Also known as a slipped disc or a pinched nerve, sciatica is an ally of the lumbar herniated disc.Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, commonly due to a narrowing of the spinal canal, is another medical condition that could earn you sciatica pain. Lumbar spinal stenosis is related to natural aging in the spine and is relatively common in adults over the age 60. The narrowing of the spinal canal may result from a combination of one or more of the following: enlarged facet joints, overgrowth of soft tissue, and a bulging disc placing pressure on the nerve roots, causing sciatica pain.
Other medical conditions that are top suspects behind sciatica pain include Piriformis syndrome, which is an irritation of the as it runs under the piriformis muscle in the buttock and Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which is the irritation of the sacroiliac joint that is located at the bottom of the spine.Been ignoring your back pain? Think again. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH), about 5% - 10% of lower back pain is caused by Sciatica. However, regular exercises go a long way to relieving the pain.With severe sciatic nerve pain, the condition may need to be treated so that it does not get worse over time.
When the pain is severe or does not get better on its own, a more structured treatment approach, such as surgery, may offer the best approach to finding pain relief. Initial treatment is typically managed with pain medications, and it is usually recommended that one continues with activities to the best of their abilities.Most reported cases subside in less than six to eight weeks. While surgery often speeds pain improvement, it should be the last resort. Surgery may be required if complications occur such as bowel or bladder problems.
Other Treatment Options
In addition to regular medical treatments, several substitute treatments have also been shown to provide operative sciatica pain relief for many patients. Three of the more common forms of alternative care for sciatica include chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, and massage therapy. If you think you or someone you know may have Sciatica, you should make an appointment with your doctor. For more information about Sciatica click here.
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Yes, I know that I have still not posted any Christmas pictures and I promise that they are coming, but I want to write (type) down my resolutions while they are on my mind. I spent 2008 cooking and having quads. 2009 figuring out what to do with quads. Now, I need to get myself and my life in order. The new year seems to be the perfect opportunity to do just that. For the most part, these are just things I want to focus on this year, and in the coming years. So in no particular order:
1. Pay better attention to my health. Yes, I want to (and probably should) lose weight, but I am not worrying about numbers on the scale or the tag in my jeans. I have been worrying about everyone else's health and not even thought about mine. In October, I was sick. I knew that I was sick, but did I go to the doctor? No. Not for 2 weeks. By the time I got there, I was completely miserable and even on medication it took days before I was even close to myself. Had I gone when I first realized that I was sick, I never would have gotten so worn down and would have bounced right back.
When I was trying to conceive my first son(6yrs ago), my RE recommended exercise. He said obviously it would benefit me to be fit and at a healthy weight when I did conceive, but also it can help relieve some of the incredible stress that goes along with infertility. He was correct. I will never say that I love to exercise, but I am always glad that I did it afterward. Excluding walks around the neighborhood, I have not exercised once since having the quads nearly 16 mos ago-- and I certainly wasn't exercising during that pregnancy! I really want to get started. Not necessarily some major program, but get my butt moving again.
No more mindless eating. I am bad about not eating while I'm watching the kids. Then, when they are all napping, rather than having a healthy lunch, I just grab whatever out of the fridge or pantry and munch. Not ideal. I plan our dinners to be healthy. I need to have healthy lunches and snacks planned and ready for me just like I do for the kids.
2. More hubby time! I adore my husband. (Let me give a quick Happy Anniversary Honey! Love you!-- today is 13 years from our first date...) He is a wonderful husband and an amazing father! In his desire to provide for his family, he is quite the workaholic. He works long hours, typically 6 days a week. I know that I am incredibly fortunate that he provides well enough for our family that I am able to stay home with my kids and we are not saddled with debt or financial stress. That being said, I miss him and due to the stress of being alone with all 5 kids for so much time, I am often just kind of burnt out when he does finally get home. I need to make an effort to a) tell him how grateful I am for all that he does for this family, and b) schedule more time for just the 2 of us. A lot of "experts" recommend weekly date nights. Well, that is just not a possibility for us. I do think that we can manage monthly date nights, though. We need to get out and remember how much we really do enjoy one another's company as people, not just as co-parents.
3. This may sound insignificant, but I need to conquer the chaos that is our babies' clothes. Their dresser and closet situation is out of hand and I really want to get a handle on that. That is more of a now issue than an ongoing one, but seriously affects my life every day! We have 2 closets and 1 large dresser dedicated to their clothes, and it is completely disorganized. I must get this straightened out.
4. Get the kids out of the house (somewhere- anywhere!) more often. Since I am usually going it on my own, the stress that comes with taking 1 four year old and 4 one year olds anywhere often stops me before we have even started. As the babies get bigger, they need more stimulation and a better variety of activities than I can offer them at home. Also, their poor big brother has missed out on a lot of things in the last year or so. I have taken them places successfully by myself and I just need to bite the bullet and do it more often. Of course, as I write this it is snowing and about 22 degrees outside, so that is a challenge in this area, but maybe I can start slowly and by spring, really be up and running.
Well, there you go. There are certainly more things that need to be done for my home and life to be in order, by these are my priorities for the coming year. Hopefully, in 2011, I can just continue what I am already doing!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
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Here's something you'll never hear on The Today Show or the evening news. When is the last time you heard about a house selling in less than 3 days on the market.
It happens folks. If you just follow my simple formula for selling houses, which is:
Real Estate Investing Tip:
Pick a good homeowner neighborhood
Do a great rehab
List it for less than the other comps
Sometimes I lie awake at night thinking, "Maybe the economy is so horrible I can't be a rehabber – not in this market," and "Maybe I should stick to increasing my rental portfolio."
Then I wake up from that nightmare, and slap some cold water in my face.
Look at this deal.
My student; Leesa McShanes (name changed to protect those phobic of all things public) took my advice and went to a recent auction. She picked up 846 Mangold Street in PigTown, MD, now called Washington Village by all the Yuppies moving in.
Here are the numbers:
$102,300 Purchase Price
$ 11,000 Rehab
$180,500 Under Contract NOW!!!
Profit Potential: ~ $35,000. Not bad for less than a month of work. God, I love this business.
We completed the entire rehab in a weekend which consisted of adding crown molding and trim, new paint throughout, some patch work, some repairs to the roof and rooftop deck, a couple of new vanities – and finally we switched out the main water line that runs from the main meter in the street into the house. New carpet was added on a Monday and the staging company came in on a Tuesday.
Leesa put the property on the market on a Thursday evening, and by Sunday or Monday she had a cash buyer for the full-asking price less 6%. We raised the price 3% and gave the six – for a net seller help of 3% – which we always figure in our purchase price before buying.
Leesa has owned this property for less than a month! She hasn't even made her first payment to the bank yet!
I wish I could say they are all this easy, but of course we know they are not. What we do know however, is – the property was priced right at about $15,000 below others in the neighborhood. This tactic works folks! Buyers today want VALUE but they also do not want to sacrifice quality. Follow the success formula above for investing in real estate, and you will win every time.
Check out a little video action:
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The deals are coming fast and furious now. There are deals-a-plenty out there folks, so get off the fence, find a rehab to flip, get some good education, work your numbers, and invest in real estate. There will NEVER be a better time.
This is a story about my coaching student; Russell Sanders. Russell is a full-time employee of the federal government. He was tired of losing money doing RE deals, then he decided to join forces with me. Russ found this deal on the MLS – and we think it will be a doosey.
This house in Capital Heights, MD was vacant and bank-owned. The numbers are as follows:
$75,000 purchase
$48,000 rehab
Honestly, when I first saw this house, I thought – "heavy cosmetic." I mean it really was not that bad – but it needed expensive items, like new windows, 2 new baths, a new kitchen, new doors, a new front entrance, new carpet, some new plumbing and updated electric. But seriously, its an easy rehab. I mean, easy in the sense that we won't be gutting the place all the way back to the studs – which is refreshing for a change.
We're about 3 weeks into the rehab and we're seeing some serious progress. I have some great video (but I'm biased) of the progress we've made thus far. Man, I'm starting to love this technology stuff!
Video Tip
The basement here at Gunther is below grade, of course. While adding the new full-bath, I noticed a big old pipe next to the drain for the toilet, and was wondering what the heck it was. I got a lesson on plumbing that I thought I'd share with you. If you don't like poop floating in your pretty finished basement you must see this extra-special REI video tip. In the second 1/2 of the video, I talk about how to properly remove a column in the basement. Check out what I learned!
The Ugly Duckling is Turning Into A Swan
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Here's the second installment of PJ's mondo-Baltimore City rehab. At just under a few weeks into the rehab you can see we have the place gutted, and framed. You'll also notice that we waterproofed the basement which as I understand, Baltimore City is requiring for all new rehabs whose scope includes a full-finished basement.
REAL ESTATE INVESTING TIP: Beware, if you plan to gut a house and finish the basement in Baltimore City, you may be required to waterproof. Listen, waterproofing is a plumbing job. A lot of plumbers don't like to do it however, because its dirty grunt work. You have to bust up the concrete slab, and excavate a trench of about 7 inches wide and 12 or so inches deep. That my friends makes a BIG PILE of mess. Once that's complete, the job is pretty simple. The plumber will drop in a plastic corrugated pipe and you route that to a sump pump. Cover it all over with some gravel, then fresh cement and viola' your done. Seriously, the costs of the material for a job like this is less than $300-bucks. But the labor is ROUGH! That's why we have a $10/hour guy break up the floor and haul the debris. Then once the plumber is done, we bring the $10 guy back to cover up the plumber's work.
Check out the video.
At this point we are post-demo, and we're well into framing. We've pretty much busted out most of the interior walls, added new support beams, and we've busted up two bedrooms and made them into one grand master bedroom complete with its own master bath. We also took away from the over-sized landing at the top of the steps to add space to the otherwise tiny main bath. We framed in a pantry, a 1/2 bath, and a laundry room on the main level just beyond the kitchen, and we added some nice arched entrances into the living room and dining area. The kitchen is immense and will have a sit-at breakfast bar for three to four – in addition to an adjacent dining room. The house is really starting to take on a much more modern and open layout.
Click on the picture below for more pics of our progress. Enjoy
C'mon! Bring it on! I've got to hear your comments on this one. My student Joann is psyched. I'm psyched – our banker is foaming at the mouth, our contractor wet himself – we're just damn giddy over 5204 Wesley Ave. The results are beyond our wildest dreams. Now pray to the RE gods for a buyer with credit.
Talk about a trash-formation, uh….transformation! This complete-gut rehab turned out so much better than I could have dreamed. There are plenty of pictures below, but lemme' tell ya – they simply do no justice to being there in person. The place is truly amazing.
My student Joann has turned out to be a complete pro. From picking the colors and the finishes, to design ideas, to working the contractors – I think she's a natural. RE investing is not for everyone. Some people are naturals, some learn to be great, and some just can't stomach the pressure and the roller-coaster. Joann is a pro.
This was an $80,000 rehab that was completed on time and on budget. In fact, our contractor completed the job in just at 3 months.
Click Here for the 1st installment of the story
We ran into a few surprises along the way, but nothing that we couldn't easily fix.
So what did we get for our 80-large? How about all new EVERYTHING! Starting with six 30 yard dumpsters of trash and debris, a new porch, new roof, new and larger dormer, new framing, new windows, insulation, new plumbing, electric and HVAC. The entire house was sheetrocked, and a bathroom was added to make two full baths. We increased the ceiling height of the 2 second
story dormer rooms, and we pushed back the walls to give them a bigger feel. We added a sweet kitchen, 2 new stairways, all new lighting, and we tightened up the landscaping by adding a few beds, new sidewalks, and grass seed.
Gee's 80-grand adds up fast huh?
Look at the place! Its an insane change, is it not?
Its now on the market at a very fair price of $204,000. (UPDATE – $199,900) If a potential buyer walks into this house, and they have a budget of 200K, I have no doubt they will fall in love.
Your challenge in this market and the secret to success is as follows: You MUST create OVERWHELMING VALUE. Average is no longer acceptable – not in this market. The MLS is littered with average listings.
First you have to first find deals in areas where people want to live. There are many places in the City where homeowner's are no longer buying. I'm telling my students to stay away from anything that ends in Park or Hill – i.e Federal Hill, Reservoir Hill, Patterson Park – etc. Those places are not hot! They're played out!
Second, you must buy your deals right! If you're not buying at 60% or less on the dollar (minus repairs) – you're paying too much and you're setting yourself up for sure failure. Be patient. Great deals are out there!
Third, you have to do a rehab on a budget that will allow you to sell the house for LESS than the comps in the neighborhood. That's right! Not only do you have to make the house super-sweet, then you have to turn it around and sell it for less than the others in the neighborhood.
Its fun being an RE Investor, huh? Sure – its just like "Flip This House!"
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TOKYO (majirox news) – The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo announced that they have arranged for over 600 seats on several buses for transportation from Sendai City Hall to Tokyo. Priority for seats will be given to U.S. citizens and their immediate dependents. Passengers will have to sign a promissory note to reimburse the U.S. Government for the normal bus fare from Sendai to Tokyo.
The first buses will load Friday and Saturday morning.
U.S. Embassy providing transportation, U.S. citizens should consider leaving Japan
The U.S. Embassy will provide transportation for its citizens to locations in Asia on March 17.
"The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo informs U.S. citizens in Japan who wish to depart that the Department of State is making arrangements to provide transportation to safehaven locations in Asia. This assistance will be provided on a reimbursable basis, as required by U.S. law. U.S. citizens who travel on US government-arranged transport will be expected to make their own onward travel plans from the safehaven location. Flights to evacuation points will begin departing Japan on Thursday, March 17. There will be a limited number of seats available on evacuation flights departing from Narita and Haneda airports on March 17. Priority will be given to persons with medical emergencies or severe medical conditions."
The U.S. Department of State told its citizens earlier today that they should consider leaving Japan as the situation deteriorates.
"The U.S. Department of State warns U.S citizens of the deteriorating situation at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recommends that U.S. citizens who live within 50 miles (80 kilometers) of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant evacuate the area or take shelter indoors if safe evacuation is not practical. The State Department strongly urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to Japan at this time and those in Japan should consider departing. On March 16, 2011, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure from Japan of eligible family members of U.S.
government personnel in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Yokohama."
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Having declared that 2016 is the "Year of Egyptian Youth", President Sisi yesterday inaugurated a conference intended – in Sisi's words – to "have a dialogue and raise hope" among the young. But hope, along with sugar in Egypt, is currently in short supply.
At the opening session of the conference Sisi poured cold water on hopes for a much-needed overhaul of Egypt's education system, saying the country cannot afford it.
"The country's resources are scarce ... and the challenges are huge," he said. "Would Egyptians accept having all available cash be put in [education] and have other issues wait?"
A report by Al-Ahram continues:
"In response to questions posed by attendees, who suggested Egypt adopt measures that have been successful in other countries, El-Sisi urged the youth to take into consideration the country's flagging economic situation before proposing a solution, and to think of how much a proposed initiative would cost and how it can be funded."
The government-organised National Youth Conference, held over three days in Sharm el-Sheikh, is intended to become an annual event. Some 3,000 young Egyptians from universities and political parties are said to be attending and according to one estimate the overall cost of the event will be $3.6 million.
Just a few days before the conference began, the annual Global Youth Development Index ranked Egypt 138th out of 183 countries. In terms of "employment and opportunity", Egypt was among the bottom ten.
If the conference has so far failed to arouse much hope it has at least triggered some dialogue, though probably not to sort that Sisi wanted. An Arabic hashtag #الشباب_فين (Where are the youth?) topped the trending list on Twitter as social media users pointed out that the 3,000 gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh are dwarfed by a much larger "gathering of youth" in Egyptian jails.
Several political parties – the Egyptian Democratic Party, the Socialist People's Alliance, the Egyptian Popular Current, al-Karama and al-Dostour – announced a boycott of the conference while others, including al-Tagammu, al-Wafd, Free Egyptians, al-Mu'tamar and al-Tahrir said they would attend.
On Sunday plainclothes police raided the offices of al-Tareeq, a news website owned by Fareed Zahran who is also head of the Egyptian Democratic Party. The raid came shortly after Zahran issued a statement saying his party would boycott the youth conference, though it's unclear if this was what prompted the police to carry out a search. According to Egypt Daily News, police told one of the website's journalists that it was a "normal procedure" ahead of demonstrations expected on November 11.
Sisi (centre) joins cyclists at the youth conference and (below) goes for a run


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The garden is the special addition to the house. Not only it enhances the aesthetic value of the house, the garden is a decent choice where people could get fresher air while enjoying the outdoor activities with kids. There are so many things we could do with the gardening and one of them might be adding the 3 tier plant stands. What do you know about such a thing? Have you ever heard of it before in a lifetime? I am not going to say that staying with me is the best thing to do, but when you decide to stick around a bit while reading the article that talks about 3 tier plant stands, you will be able to gain more valuable info for you to apply in the garden and I do really know that this is the one you are looking for.
Talk about the gardening, everybody agrees that this is all about displaying the plant. The garden is a perfect place where you could enjoy the amazing atmosphere, especially when you are able to pick the right method to display the plants. Yet, there are so many ways to achieve such a goal and one of them is by using a metal, tiered plant stand, which is known as one decent method to showcase a variety of plants. Why do you have to get such a thing anyway? Do you have any other reasons to show to me now? The main reason why people used the tiered plant stands is about the way you save more spaces in the garden and it works perfect for those who have not so big kind of garden in the backyard now.
So, for those who are seeking a decent way to display the plants in the garden where the space is not that much, the tiered plant stands could be a good choice in the end.


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Happy Monday! In my 2016 Goal Setting post, I expressed that one of my goals for the new year is to curate my media. And a big chunk of that media is books. I read a LOT, but over the last year, I found that I wasn't reading a great many things that had some big impact on me or left me feeling inspired. I want to read more books that improve my quality of life.
I want to feel inspired every day, and inspiration doesn't always come to you; sometimes you have to go to it. 2016 has, thus far, been off to a brilliant start. Erik and I just finished reading Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything (a somewhat sad achievement, because we've slowly been working our way through it over the last year and it has become a source of inspiration and comfort during that time) and I'm now beginning to make my way through Guns, Germs, and Steel. If you're also in the market for some inspirational reading material, here are some books to get you started.
1) Mandala Meditation Coloring Book
While this isn't technically a book that one reads, I was so excited about it that I just had to share.
2015 was the year of adult colouring. Nearly every bookstore I visited during the holiday season had giant tables devoted to adult colouring books and a variety of colouring accoutrements. And let me tell you, I drank the Kool-aid. I am now the proud owner of three colouring books, but this Mandala Meditation one quickly became my favourite.
I've always loved mandalas. Just to look at one is a peaceful experience, as your eyes trace the intricate patterns. Traditionally, they've been used as a tool for spiritual guidance, to help the viewer find a sacred or meditative state. And, super cool, they represent the cosmos, symbolizing a "microcosm of the universe" (Wiki's words, not mine). But even if you aren't thinking about all of these things while you're colouring, it's easy to get lost in the act of systematically colouring each component of the mandala.
I like to pick a colour scheme by choosing a few markers or pencil crayons that I want to use, and then work from the inside out, choosing one component of the mandala to colour, and working my way around the circle before moving to next outer ring. Let me know if you end up trying it out!
2) The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project is Gretchen Rubin's story of how she planned a year of becoming a happier person. For each month of the year, she chose an aspect of her life that she wanted to improve, and then set specific attainable goals to tackle that month that she felt would help facilitate this improvement.
This book has been sitting on my shelf for a couple of years. I bought when I was feeling particularly down, during a time in my life when my depression was at its worst. Oddly, during that time, I couldn't bring myself to read it, and since then, I've been saving it in case another such time crops up and I feel like I truly need it. However, I've been hearing about it with odd frequency lately, from a few friends and family members. So, while I'm not feeling too shabby at the moment, it still feels like an appropriate time to read it. I love a good action plan. I love structure. And I love seeing somebody create a sweet ass plan and carry it out. I'm excited to read this.
3) A Short History of Nearly Everything
I am a big fan of origin stories. The beginnings of an adventure always seem to be the most exciting for me. And there doesn't seem to be an adventure more epic than the evolution of the universe.
Bill Bryson's writing style is so charming and funny. He discusses a broad range of subjects including the origins of the universe, scientific history, physics, and other subjects that might be considered dry or difficult, in a simplified, easy-to-understand, and entertaining way. There have been many moments where I've laughed out loud and had to whip out a highlighter for the funniest or most mindblowing bits.
4) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
This is one of the books that I'm currently reading. In my 2016 Goals post, I also mentioned that I wanted to declutter my life a little bit. I can be a bit of a collector at times, and I hope this book will help me learn to more easily let go of things that are no longer serving me. I've heard lots of great things about this book, and I'm excited to see the impact it has on how I tidy. I've already culled my bookshelves, organized my socks and underwear drawers, and accumulated 3 garbage bags of things to take to my next clothing swap!
5) Guns, Germs, and Steel
Look! Another origin story! While "A Short History of Nearly Everything" covers the more scientific aspects of history, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" tackles the more human side of our history, beginning with our origins in Africa, to where we are today. This book has been on my radar for years, and Erik has been recommending it to me for nearly as long; now that I'm finally reading it, I'm thinking, "Man, why didn't I get to this sooner?"
6) Brave Enough
Brave Enough is a book of quotes from Cheryl Strayed's other books. Strayed explains in the introduction to the book that she's always been somebody who collected quotes and this collection has been an important part of her life. So she compiled this book of her own quotes, most of which I found really inspiring and awesome. Cheryl Strayed seems to have a very cool, unique world-view, and Brave Enough has made me excited to read some of her other non-fiction works, specifically, "Wild" and "Tiny Beautiful Things".
I hope the you'll find something to inspire and uplift you here. And if you have any suggestions for inspirational reading material, I would love your recommendations. More soon! xxoo


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- Calories 453
- Fat 17.4g
- Satfat 5.1g
- Monofat 4.1g
- Polyfat 3.3g
- Protein 16.6g
- Carbohydrate 59.7g
- Fiber 4.2g
- Cholesterol 25mg
- Iron 3.5mg
- Sodium 558mg
- Calcium 131mg
Mini Farfalle with Roasted Peppers, Onions, Feta, and Mint
Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta over a bowl; reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add nuts; cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion, raisins, and garlic; cook 8 minutes or until onion begins to brown, stirring frequently. Add bell peppers; cook 4 minutes or until heated, stirring occasionally. Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid; cook 1 minute, stirring to combine. Remove from heat; stir in feta, mint, basil, and black pepper. Sprinkle with nuts.


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The Significance of Undertanding Nutrition Facts in Food Labels
Understanding nutrition facts in food labels are often seen as important to people who are watching their diet. Reading food labels for may is a futile exercise however, the significance of this habit to one's health and nutrition should not be undermined. The nutrition facts in food labels provides relevant information on the proper amount to be consumed in order to prevent overeating.
Not many know about the meaning of the different food contents and their implication to ones nutrition and health. Understandably, reading these nutritional data might take time to digest but it should not be associated only with people who are dieting. Learn the habit of reading nutrition facts on food labels. If done properly, it is the key to eating right and healthy. And yes, it does not mean calorie-counting . Here's a simple guide to learn to properly understand those seemingly 'cryptic' nutrition writings in the most common food labels.
Terms to What to Watch Out For
Serving sizes
A serving size is one of the most important data shown in food labels. It is often in grams, ounces or pieces. It simply tells the consumer what constitutes a serving size. You will find out that knowing this accurately helps one to accordingly. It also indicates how many serving sizes a pack contains. A bag of chips may contain 3 or more serving portions. For instance, it may be indicated in the label that "Serving Size: 50 grams (or a cup)", and then under it, you will see other ingredients like the fat content, the calories, oil, protein, etc. This means that all those data listed corresponds only to ONE serving size of 50 grams, not the entire content of the pack. Many make the mistake of correlating a serving size with the whole contents.
About Calories
The caloric content indicated in a food label is important even if one is not dieting. One must realize that it states the content of a particular food on PER SERVING basis, and not for the total content, unless a pack is only for a single serving size. Calorie is the measure for energy and this becomes important to people who are trying to lose some extra weight or those who are maintaining their current weight. Different people have different daily calorie needs. To lose extra weight off the body, the key is eating less than the daily calorie requirement and incorporating exercise in the daily routine.
Serving Per Container
This is another very important information in a food label that everyone must watch out for. More than the calories, serving per container basically tells you how many servings a food package or a bottle of drink has. If a bag of chips says that it has 4 servings per container, and then listed 150 calories, then simply multiply 4 (servings) and 150 (no. of calories) and you get the total calorie number for the entire content in that container, which is 600 calories in this case. This gives you a total picture of what you are actually eating.
The Bad Guys: Transfat, Saturated Fat and Cholesterol
All these terms mean one thing: CAUTION. As much as possible eat less of foods that contain a listing of these ingredients, no matter how small pr harmless the figures might be. These elements are not good for the body so if you read on the label about these contents, eat less, or much better, avoid these foods.
Transfat or trans fatty acid are synthetic and unnatural man-made acids. Why are they bad for anyone? Transfat reduces your good cholesterol while increasing the bad cholesterol hence a people who ingest more of these synthetic acids are deemed prone to strokes, heart diseases and type 2 diabetes. Sometimes they are listed on labels as 'partially hydrogenated oils' so beware of this. Transfat is commonly found in fried and fat-laden foods like fries, cookies, biscuits, doughnuts, and shortenings. If you need 2000 calories per day as daily requirement, the American Heart Association recommended that to stay on the safe side, at least 2 grams only of those come from transfat. That's like saying zero intake.
Saturated Fat
Similarly, ingestion of saturated fat is linked to the development of cardiovascular diseases. Saturated fat is commonly found in animal food but also in plant oils such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Experts tell that saturated fat also increase the body's bad cholesterol to heart ailments and stroke. The intake of this kind of fat must be limited to not more than seven percent of of your daily caloric requirement.
Cholesterol refers to the waxy and fatty but naturally occurring substance in the human body. But you may also get them from the food you eat. There are good and bad cholesterols which one should veer away from as much as possible. Cholesterol-laden food helps one dangerously build bad cholesterol levels in the bloodstream and you would not want that. If one has too much of the cholesterol in the bloodstream, it sticks to the walls of the arteries turning into 'plaque' which further narrows down or can even block these passage ways for the blood. They key is to eat less of foods that list cholesterol as an ingredient. Be on the safer side, try to avoid them if you can.
Reading labels has increasingly become significant since most of the food found in the supermarket and groceries nowadays have all the different ingredients that can be good or bad for one's health. It is necessary that everyone is well-informed as to what to look out for. This way, anybody can weed out what deserves to be in your grocery basket the next time you head to the supermarket. For anyone who is into calorie counting as an element of their fitness regimen, reading labels is equally important to help achieve your goals much faster.
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AIKEN - County leaders were given a report in June that showed staffing shortages in some government offices and excesses in others, but they have yet to act on the recommendations.
The report, from the Archer Co. of Rock Hill, said six of the county's 29 departments were understaffed by 11 people and that 10 departments were overstaffed by 19 employees.
The most needy department was the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, which has since taken over the detention center. The staffing analysis recommended an increase of four employees on the law enforcement side and two in the detention center.
The magistrate court system was the flabbiest, according to the report, which recommended cutting it from 35 employees to 31.
Councilman Scott Singer said Monday that the report was discussed after the council had made budget allocations for the current fiscal year, which started in July, so the council took no action.
The report might be discussed today by the council's administrative committee, said Mr. Singer, who plans to use the study as a reference point while the council drafts next year's budget.
"The Archer study represents one opinion, albeit an expert opinion," Mr. Singer said. "We'll need to take it into account, as well as (the) response from department heads, the administrator and my fellow council members."
At least two department heads said the study was not thorough.
"We have 16,000 child-support cases, and they want me to cut two more staff?" said Clerk of Court Liz Godard. "People complain now that we don't process things fast enough."
The people who conducted the study spent little time observing employees in the clerk's office, relying instead on job-description forms, Ms. Godard said.
Chief Magistrate Judge Jim Edmonds said no one with the Archer group stepped foot in any of the county's eight magistrate courts or traffic and bond courts.
"If the truth be known, we need more help," he said.
Even Sheriff Mike Hunt, who added two criminal domestic violence deputies this year with help from grant money, plans on asking for more than the six additional employees recommended in the report. In all, he said, his department needs four additional patrol deputies, two dispatchers and four more people in the jail.
County Administrator Clay Killian said that some of the recommended cuts could be achieved through attrition and that others might not be necessary.
Reach Josh Gelinas at (803) 648-1395, ext. 113, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
An independent study of 29 departments within Aiken County government recommends an overall wor-force reduction of eight people. Results from the study, released in June, have not been implemented.Departments facing cuts include:
Tax Assessor: From 23 employees to 21
Clerk of Court: 37.5 to 35.5
Coroner: 5 to 4.5
Delinquent Tax Collector: 9 to 8
Finance Department: 15.5 to 14
Magistrate Courts: 35 to 31
Probate Court: 14 to 12
Public Service Authority: 38 to 35
Solicitor's Office: 34 to 32
Treasurer: 9 to 8
Source: staffing analysis by the Archer Company, LLC
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p. 1 "one of the features of the Frankish world in the 10th century which distinguishes it clearly from the 9th-century heyday of the Carolingian Empire. The Carolingian kings and emperors of the 9th century had always married social inferiors, usually aristocrats from families within their own kingdoms with whom they wished to strengthen an alliance. Some of these queens were powerful; some left little more on the historical record than their names. But after the end of the empire in 888, one of the strategies used by kings representing the new dynasties struggling to project themselves as authentically royal was precisely to seek marriage with women from more prestigious royal families in neighbouring kingdoms. A practice which had in the early 9th century been expressly forbidden by Carolingian rulers anxious to limit the size of the royal family became, in the 10th, a routine dynastic strategy." The historian Richer of Rhems in the early 990s claimed it was a matter of principle.
p. 2 Richer's comment on the appropriate status of West Frankish queens was certainly informed by the spectacular power of the Ottonian empresses of his own day, whose careers and posthumous reputations mark them out as some of the most famous queens in medieval history. The Byzantine princess Theophanu, widow of Otto II, was in effect the ruler of the kingdom in place of her inant son between her husband's death in 983 and her own in 991 – such was her status that we have a document of 990 dated to the years of her reign as 'Theophanius imperator'"… her mother-in-law the Empress Aldelheid, was not only Otto I's second wife but also a daughter, sister, mother, and widow of kings. She presided over three generations of Ottonian power in east Francia and Italy before her death in 999."


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When the new Arizona Association of REALTORS contract was issued back in May 2005, the most significant change was the introduction of cure periods and cure notices.
In short, the cure period prevents either buyers or sellers from unilaterally canceling a contract at the first sign of trouble. If something that is supposed to be done isn't done by one party, the other party generally cannot cancel and instead has to issue a cure notice.
Here are a few of the situations where you may see a cure notice issued:
- Earnest deposit not deposited in timely fashion
- Repairs not completed within the designated time frame
- Loan docs not signed three full days prior to COE (close of escrow)
- Unable to close on the agreed upon COE date
- Failure to issue a Sellers Property Disclosure Statement or Insurance History report
- Utilities not on for inspections or walkthroughs
Once upon a time, any of these could be cause for immediate cancellation. Though the changes had been in the works long before the 2005 hysteria, the release of the contract could not have come at a better time as it prevented sellers from canceling at the slightest excuse in order to sell to someone bidding higher later.
Under the 2005 contract, the offended party would have to issue a cure notice giving the offending party three days to correct whatever wasn't done. Only then can the offender be considered in breach and the contract canceled. Also, the three-day clock doesn't start until the notice is issued; if a sale doesn't close on time and the seller waits a week to issue the cure, the buyer has three days from the issuance to close – it's not retroactive.
It's been said that lenders as sellers don't much care about the niceties of the contract, including cure notices, but I haven't seen that first hand. Still, it's important to take note of the provisions of the lenders' addenda to see what changes to the AAR contract they are trying to slide past an unsuspecting buyer.


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After much agonizing, an organization that makes rules that allocate livers for transplants has decided to introduce rationing. The United Network for Organ Sharing had always reasoned that the sickest patients should have top priority. But this group includes those whose livers suddenly failed, from a viral infection or toxin, and those whose livers have been deteriorating for decades, like people with alcoholic cirrhosis or viral hepatitis. These people are about half as likely to survive a transplant.
The new rules say that if both types of people are vying for one liver, it should go to the person who just became ill. Dr. William Payne, a member of the board of directors of the organ sharing network and the director of the liver transplant program at the University of Minnesota, said this is difficult because it means that doctors can no longer ask, ''what's best for my patient,'' but instead, ''who's the best recipient for this liver?'' GINA KOLATAContinue reading the main story