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Inspection of Children's Social Care Services
Ofsted found that, while children in Newham who need help and protection are appropriately safeguarded and social workers know their children well, the service overall is not doing as well as it should. Inspectors rated our children's services overall as inadequate, and there are a number of things we need to do to improve.
Newham's children's services Ofsted ratings
|The impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families
|The experiences and progress of children who need help and protection
|Requires improvement
|The experiences and progress of children in care and care leavers
|Overall effectiveness
What Ofsted found
- When children in Newham are identified as being in need of help and protection, they are appropriately safeguarded
- The quality of help and protection of our disabled children's team is strong
- Our social workers know their children well, and many children benefit from good quality assessments
- Most children in care live in appropriate placements that meet their needs
- The emotional and mental health needs of children in care are understood and met.
- Since the last Ofsted inspection in 2014, there has been a significant deterioration in children's services
- Progress has not been made in making necessary improvements identified in 2014
- Leaders are failing in their duties to children in care and care leavers
- Leaders have yet to create an environment for social work to flourish
- There has been a lack of ambition for children.
How we will make things better
We are also taking immediate action to tackle the other issues highlighted by Ofsted, and we have a robust improvement plan. The Ofsted report acknowledges our increased investment and that political and corporate support has been strengthened, and we are determined to build on this.
A number of urgent improvements are already under way, including:
- A robust service improvement plan, which will be monitored by a Safeguarding Improvement Board
- Bringing in new senior managers in key positions, including a new Director of Operations of Children's Social Care and Safeguarding
- Stepping up senior managers' interactions with social workers to ensure frontline staff are listened to
- Creating more opportunities for children to participate in the planning of their care and influence service development
- Improved quality and timeliness of social work assessments
- Improved quality and effectiveness of safety planning for children at risk of exploitation.
- Greater oversight of improvements by the Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz, Cabinet, Council and Overview and Scrutiny
- Additional support and training for social workers where needed
- Using examples of best practice to help staff understand what "good" looks like
- More training for managers
- Introducing a planned review schedule for every child in need
- A commitment to doing more to hear the views of children and families in improving services
- A proposed new corporate structure to bring greater leadership and capacity in children's services, including two proposed new roles - a Children and Young People's Commissioner and a Director for Children and Young People - that will ensure the voice and ambitions of young people are reflected across all council services.
An apology from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz
FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
What is Ofsted?
What did they review?
Are children safe in Newham?
Effective work is undertaken with them to reduce risk and address their needs. When children's circumstances do not improve, timely action is taken by social workers to safeguard their welfare. Children at risk of immediate harm are quickly identified and strategy discussions take place within 24 hours.
What happens if you fail to improve?
How will you keep people updated?
We will publish the action plan and improvement updates on this page and will share updates through the Newham Mag and press releases where necessary.
All of our progress work will be monitored by the council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which is open to the public.
We will also work closely with our children and families through our programme of Youth Citizen Assemblies, our staff and our partners.


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"This is kind of a nothing birthday," Ethan told Dan and me when he turned 19.
We were celebrating at an elegant restaurant in Philadelphia. Piano music quietly played in the background. The flame from a tapered candle flickered between us on a table covered in white.
"How do you mean?" Dan asked as he reached toward a basket of warm, crusty bread.
"Well, last year I earned the right to vote and left for college, so that was a big deal," Ethan went on to explain. "Next year, I'll be 20—you know, a new decade. And the year after that, I'll be able to get into clubs and stuff."
"But this is your last year as a teenager," I pointed out, a fact I considered momentous.
"True," Ethan said as our entrees arrived. "I guess I hadn't thought of that."
He proceeded to dig into a steak so impressive in size, a man at the next table would stand and applaud when he finished. Meanwhile, I marveled at how a marker that seemed so significant to me could slip by barely noticed by my son.
That was nearly a year ago and I'm still marveling. Ethan's teen years, his official adolescence, will be over in a matter of weeks. Some parents may see this as something to celebrate, but I'll miss those angsty, unpredictable years. Teenagers, after all, are still kids. They may be tall, opinionated, even bossy kids, but they're kids. Still in need of us. Still ours. Not that this magically changes with the turning of a calendar page, but. . . . But what? That's it. I'm not sure how to finish the sentence because, once my kid is no longer a kid, I'm not quite sure what my role will be.
When I look back to when I first became a mother, I see myself enmeshed in a tangle of emotions. Wonder. Fear. A love so intense it left me feeling hollowed out and raw. In those first weeks and months—my baby's fontanel still soft, his flailing limbs seemingly no more substantial than bird wings—I felt inadequate next to how much he needed me. Inept is always the word that comes to mind when I remember our earliest days together. Some of it had to do with my very real limitations as a woman with a physical disability. Some of it had to do with the cocktail of postpartum hormones coursing through me at the time. Whatever the cause, even while I slept, I felt inept.
Thankfully, as Ethan grew sturdier, I grew more confident. Also the job description changed, as did the skill set it required. No longer was mothering just about meeting this newly minted person's physical needs. It was also about figuring out who we would be together in the world. This gave me something to stretch toward. It required that I, too, continue to evolve.
It's not an exaggeration to say that, in our first five years as mother and son, Ethan and I faced cataclysmic shifts. When my boy was four, his father and I divorced. Later that year, the Twin Towers were attacked in view of his kindergarten window. Before that same school year ended, my parents died within two months of each other.
Families sometimes break apart. There is unspeakable violence in the world. People, including those you love and count on, eventually die. How do you explain such painful truths to the three-and-a half-foot tall child walking beside you on a crisp afternoon, with his scraped knees, his Buzz Lightyear backpack, his large questioning eyes? It's not enough to merely help him understand what happened. He has to understand and still somehow feel safe and protected. He has to understand and still get to be a little boy.
The answer, as best I know, is that you must choose your words with the utmost care. You must stay aware of your impressionable child's open heart and reaching mind the entire time that you speak.
Choose your words carefully. Remain aware of your audience. If being disabled made me ill-equipped for the many multi-handed tasks of caring for an infant, being a writer made me just the right person for that next phase.
Actually, this worked both ways. Motherhood has made me a better writer. Everything my child and I went through together, everything I had to help him process, deepened me as a person. While I may have always had a love of language, and even a talent for lyricism, it was motherhood that finally gave me something to say.
This is why parenting became such a primary subject in my work. It's also why, from the time I published my first poem in Literary Mama, in 2004 (!) it has been the perfect literary home base for me. This poet learned to write prose because Literary Mama allowed me to try it and provided me with patient and gifted editors. (I'm thinking of you, especially, Maria Scala!) It also gave me a village in which to raise my son: a village of readers who saw something of themselves in me during my most flawed moments as a mother, as well as my most exultant; a village of writers who share this need to seek meaning and make our own art even while we're up to our elbows in someone else's finger paint and playdough.
Here is where this gets a bit angsty for me. To borrow from Joni Mitchell, the years spun by and now the boy—my boy, my muse—is 20. He's made a home for himself on a college campus 200 miles away from me, which has helped me realize that it's time for me to take a leap away from my home here at Literary Mama. This will be my final column, and as I sign off, my intention is to bring all I've learned by having this wonderful forum for the past 12 years, as well as all I've learned by mothering Ethan, to everything I write. I'm still, and always will be, a literary mama. But it's time to let that young man who owns my heartstrings find ways to tell his own story as I continue to explore mine.


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Get Healthy: Exercise
We've probably all heard that exercise is good for us, but do you know why? NBC Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, takes a look at what exercise really means and what happens to your body and brain when you are moving around.
Get Healthy -- Exercise
MORGAN RADFORD reporting:
Hey there guys, I'm Morgan Radford and it's time to get healthy!
You probably know that exercise is good for your body, but did you know it's also good for your mind? It can help your thinking and your memory skills, and it can also make you feel happier. It's good for every single part of your body, especially your muscles, your bones, your heart, and your lungs. When you're exercising, the average lungs can take in up to 100 liters of air a minute. Think the same as 100 of these bottles. That is a lot of oxygen. And for your muscles, it causes tiny tears in them. Does that sound kind of scary? Well, it's not. Your muscles grow bigger and stronger by healing those little tears. So, when someone says you should exercise, is this what comes to mind? It doesn't have to be like that! Exercise can be a lot of fun.
CORDELIA CARTER: I'm Cordelia Carter. I'm the director of the pediatric sports medicine program here at NYU Langone and Hassenfeld Children's Hospital. Exercise can be really any time that you move your body. Kids who exercise or do physical activity, those kids do better in school.
RADFORD: You just have put down the video game, get outside and play to help your health.
Dr. KEN YAMAGUCHI: I'm Dr. Ken Yamaguchi. I am the Sam and Marilyn Fox distinguished professor of orthopedic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and I am the executive vice president and chief medical officer for Centene Corporation. A really important part of a healthy life is really just doing more activity than just your usual activities in order to increase and improve your health.
RADFORD: All you have to do is move enough to make your heart beat faster. How you get that exercise, it's up to you. That game of soccer you love playing with friends? All that is exercise.
YAMAGUCHI: Try to do something that's fun. And that will help you do it more and more because a child should be exercising or doing a little bit more activity than usual whole hour a day minimum. You might decide that you like to go on runs by yourself rather than playing basketball with a team of people. That's all good if that's your thing to do.
RADFORD: All right, so you get the point. It's healthy to exercise. But why? What's going on inside in your body when you're outside playing?
YAMAGUCHI: Generally, your muscles are working harder and in order for your muscles to work harder and have the energy to work, they need to have more oxygen. In order for you to have more oxygen, your heart has to pump blood through your lungs. You have to breathe harder, so your heart tends to work harder and because your heart works harder, it gets trained and gets stronger so that over time it is a better organ for the rest of your life.
RADFORD: If you want all of those things to happen, you need to get into a routine of exercising. But how do you start? The good thing is, you don't need a fancy gym.
CARTER: In order to walk, you don't have to be on a treadmill, this is a fancy machine. But the nice thing, is all you need to walk is your own two feet.
RADFORD: You can also use your own two arms, building your strength by doing a push up.
CARTER: Hands down, shoulder-width apart. And you just look down, push down and push up.
RADFORD: Do you want to strengthen your entire mid-section? Try planking.
CARTER: Same thing, hands shoulder-width apart and you go up on your toes and you can just hold it.
RADFORD: And if you want to build strength in your legs, all you need is a ball.
Fun, right? So, here are some tips to help you exercise one whole hour a day for your entire life. First, warm up before you start. A little stretching and slower movements in the beginning can help prevent injury. Also, go outside if you can. We get valuable vitamin D just from the sun. And find some things you love and stick with them. The more you do it, the easier it gets. You'll look better and you'll feel better.


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This flavor packed shrimp burger recipe is inspired by one of my favorite vacation restaurants, Redfish on Hilton Head Island! Everyone will want seconds of my Cajun Shrimp Burgers recipe!
Good morning friends!
I have an incredible foodie find for you today… my Cajun Shrimp Burgers recipe!
But first I want to share a little of the inspiration behind the meal…
You guys know how much I love to travel. Exploring new places is one the great joys of my life and I often pick travel over new things. I've put several new pins on my world map this year: Antigua, Brazil, Argentina, and Hope Town Bahamas.
And while I've enjoyed so much about each of the trips, some of my best memories involve food.
Eating fresh caught fish sitting on the sand in Antigua.
Indulging in homemade acai and granola sitting on Copacabana Beach in Rio… followed by enjoying the most delicious shrimp plate you've ever seen in Paraty.
Munching on veggie stuffed empanadas standing in front of the iconic Iguazu Falls.
Savoring conch chowder and Caribbean lobster watching the sun fall into the sea on a tiny, quiet island in the Bahamas.
It's safe to say I like to eat my way through a country.
One of the reasons I get such great food on trips is I do research and planning ahead of time! You know my Type A personality is not rolling into a new city without a plan and some reservations! I always explore my options before a trip on TripAdvisor. With more than 250 million reviews and opinions from travelers around the world, I know I can find and plan to eat at the best places in town. I can even make reservations directly from TripAdvisor's site!
I often look for and trust TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award winning restaurants for my picks. The awards are given to the absolute best restaurants in any city and I've learned to trust the symbol. This year's choices have just been released.
So…. back to that Cajun Shrimp Burger recipe…
This tender, sweet shrimp burger is actually inspired by one of my favorite places to vacation. I love exploring exotic, new places, but I also find comfort in visiting old favorites like Hilton Head Island.
The wide expansive beaches are gorgeous and I try to get there at least once a summer, even if it's just for a weekend. Because it is familiar already, it's an excuse to actually use my beach chair and relax.
One stop I always make is Redfish restaurant. They are actually a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner. I found out about them many years ago with a simple TripAdvisor search.
They are famous for their Cajun Lobster and Shrimp Burger. It is jump off the plate and into my mouth, amazing. You might remember this picture from earlier this summer…
So in honor of finding such amazing restaurants on TripAdvisor, I set out to my own version of this burger! To make it easier and more economical to make, I decided to make my version with just shrimp.
It is flavored with old bay seasoning, lemon and smoked paprika.
It is actually held together by minced shrimp and has very little binder.
The sauce is a health-ified cajun greek yogurt sauce. It's to die for.
The finished product has me dreaming of beaches, sunsets and endless vacation food.
And the next time I can go to Redfish!
- For burgers:
- 1 pound raw shrimp small or medium, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For Greek Yogurt Cajun Sauce:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper less if you don't like spice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Serve with buns leafy green, sliced tomato and sliced purple onion!
- Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce. Put it in fridge and allow the flavors to blend. This can be made ahead of time.
- For the burgers, put half the shrimp in a food chopper or processor. Blend until pulvized. Cut the other half of the shrimp in half or third, depending on whether you have the small or medium ones.
- Put all the ingredients for the shrimp burgers, except for the olive oil, in a bowl and mix well.
- From four burger patties with clean hands.
- Add the olive oil to a non-stick skillet. Over medium heat cook the shrimp burgers 3-5 minutes each side, just until they firm up and turn pink. Do not overcook!
- Serve with the buns, greens, sliced tomato, sliced purple pepper and dollop of the Greek yogurt Cajun sauce.
I encourage you to share your meals when you travel with the hashtag, #TraveltoTaste!
Want more shrimp burgers? Try my Shrimp Burgers with Mango Avocado Salsa!
Thanks for stopping by today. Come back tomorrow because I'm taking the guess work out of shopping for Fashion Friday! I'm sharing my favorite fall boots of the season.
This post is sponsored by TripAdvisor. As always all opinions are my own and I only write about things I use and enjoy. I appreciate your support of Running in a Skirt!
Your turn!
Do you research restaurants before you go to them?
What is your most memorable meal from a recent trip?


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They are pretty nice. We just put one on my Dad's Gladiator LE.
This was news to me. Looks like warn has restyled there VR series of winches to look more like the Zeons. warn-103251-vr-evo-8s-series-8000lb-winch-synthetic.jpegwarn-103253-vr-evo-10s-series-10000lb-winch-synthetic-angle.jpeg
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They are pretty nice. We just put one on my Dad's Gladiator LE.
15 JKU Willys
KMC XD 232 Beadlocks
Milestar Patagonia M/T 35"
EVO Enforcer 3"
EVO Boatside Bombers
EVO ProTek Skids
EVO Tire Carrier
If you don't own a Jeep you don't understand
Installed one today! Cant beat the price at $465. Has more girth than the VR 8, shape very similar to Zeon.
Wires behind the controller do rest against the grill with the Evo 1/4 Pounder. I could see trimming the grill if it bothers. Otherwise, its very well made, has the Warn lifetime/7 year warrantee and didnt break the bank... wireless is a plus!
A few pics...
Nice Warn Winch!
This is the winch Im going with for Remi. Cant wait to get my hands on it!
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Our Top Picks
Best Overall: Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor at Amazon
"A true kitchen workhorse that's perfect for family cooking."
Best Budget: Hamilton Beach Food Processor at Amazon
"This budget model has two speeds plus a pulse option."
Best Large Capacity: Magimix 16-Cup Food Processor at Amazon
"Most food processors hold 14 cups, but this one holds an impressive 16."
Best Basic: Cuisinart DLC-10SY 7-Cup Food Processor at Amazon
"Multi-functionality includes the ability to knead bread dough."
Best Small: Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor at Amazon
"Perfect for kitchen prep when space is at a premium."
Best Mid-Sized: Cuisinart FP-11SV Elemental Food Processor at Amazon
"Has the heart of a large food processor in a mid-sized body."
Best Mini: KitchenAid KFC3516CS 3.5 Cup Mini Food Processor at Amazon
"Perfect for smaller tasks like chopping nuts or pureeing some vegetables."
Best Professional: Breville BFP800CBXL Food Processor at Amazon
"The machine is quick and powerful, speeding up dinner's arrival on the table."
Best with Blender: Oster Pro Blender & Food Processor at Amazon
"Switch from blender jar to food processor bowl with ease."
Best Non-Electric: ZYLISS Easy Pull Manual Food Processor at Amazon
"Since this doesn't require power, you can use it outside or take it camping."
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Best Overall: Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor
A true kitchen workhorse, this doesn't have a lot of fancy frills, but it will get the job done easily. This has two large paddle buttons, one for "on" and one for "off/pulse," and that's all you need for the machine to perform all of its functions.
This has a 14-cup work bowl that's large enough for family cooking and an extra-large feed tube so you won't need to cut foods like potatoes to make them fit. It has small and large pushers, so you can process the potato in one piece, or stand carrots up so they won't fall over while you slice or shred.
This includes one shredding disc, one slicing disc, and a removable disc stem that fits both of them, along with a metal blade for chopping, mixing, blending, kneading, and emulsifying. If you want a little color in your kitchen, this comes in a variety of colors to match your kitchen or your mood.
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Best Budget: Hamilton Beach Food Processor with Bowl Scraper
This budget food processor will fit your budget and your kitchen. It's not the largest processor you'll find, but the 10-cup bowl is large enough for prepping family dinners and it's easy to empty if you need to shred multiple batches for your famous cole slaw.
This food processor has two speeds plus a pulse option, so your salsa will be as smooth or chunky as you like it, while the bowl scraper can be used while the processor is running or off, so you clean the sides of the bowl without needing to remove the lid.
This includes a reversible shredding/slicing disk and a stainless steel blade for chopping, blending, pureeing, and more. When you're done prepping dinner, the work bowl, lid, and blades are all dishwasher safe, so cleanup is easy.
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Best Large Capacity: Magimix 16-Cup Food Processor
Most food processors hold about 14 cups, but this 16-cup Magimix (made in France by Robot Coupe) can handle just about anything you throw at it. Not only is it large, but it includes accessories that you won't find with other food processors. This comes with three bowls, so you can work with small or large amounts of food, and use one after the other. When you're done, they nest inside the machine, so you don't need to find space to store them.
This has just three buttons for easy operation, one for stop, one for auto, which keeps in on, and one button for pulsing. The induction motor adjusts the amount of power used, so it can power through dense materials with ease. The wide feed tube accommodates large foods, while three-stage pusher can handle slim, medium, or large food without them tipping over or cutting unevenly.
The chopping blades (to fit separate bowls) are made by Sabatier, so they are knife-quality. The proprietary Blendermix insert moves the food around in the bowl so it blends more smoothly and results in a creamy texture, like a blender. The special dough blade mixes and kneads the dough, including dense bread dough. The whisk can whip cream or beat egg whites, just like a stand mixer. This also includes 2mm and 4mm slicing disks and 2mm and 4mm grating disks, as well as a citrus juicer.
A special spatula is included for easy cleaning, and the storage case can hold all of the blades and accessories. The free Magimix app includes hundreds of recipes, so you'll get the most out of the machine.
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Best Professional: Breville BFP800CBXL Food Processor
Not everyone needs a professional-level food processor. But if you frequently make french fries, pasta, pizza, or pie dough, big batches of nut butter, or food for a crowd—or a big family—you'll get a lot out of this Brevelle food processor, which essentially serves as a sous chef extraordinaire.
Here's why you'll love it: the Breville comes with two bowls, a big one that can handle a lot, along with a small one that's ideal for making sauces or smaller projects. It also comes with two feeding tubes (again, you can select the option you'd prefer for the job at hand). The machine is quick and powerful, speeding up dinner's arrival on the table. It's also quiet, and a solid, sturdy appliance. Since it's quite large, it might not be a good option if you only have limited counter space. If you do have room to keep it out, you'll appreciate the thoughtful design—for instance, built-in storage is available for the food processor's many accessories and slicing and chopping disks.Continue to 5 of 10 below.
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Best Basic: Cuisinart DLC-10SY Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor
This classic food processor is almost retro. A single paddle controls on, off, and pulse functions, for no-fuss operations. While this isn't a huge processor with a 7-cup bowl, it still has all the functions of its larger cousins, including the ability to knead bread dough.
This includes a medium slicing disc, a shredding disc, and a stainless steel chopping blade for processing everything from cheese to mayonnaise, and it includes a flat cover that you can use when you're processing in the bowl and you don't need to add food during processing.
This has small and large pushers and a large feed tube, so your carrots and celery for soup can stand upright, but you can still process larger foods without cutting them into small pieces. For easy cleaning when cooking is done, all of the removable parts are dishwasher safe.
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Best Small: Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor with Compact Storage
When space is at a premium but you want to make kitchen prep work easier, this food processor is the perfect fit. The 10-cup bowl can handle average recipes, or you can empty it when needed. There's just one simple toggle switch to choose from, so it's easy to operate.
This includes one reversible slicing and shredding disc and a metal chopping blade, so you won't have a lot of extras to store. When you're done using it, the lid can be flipped upside down so the feed tube is inside the bowl, and the cord wraps neatly so it won't get in the way.
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Best Mid-Sized: Cuisinart FP-11SV Elemental Food Processor
Not too big, and not too small, the 11-cup Elemental from Cuisinart has the heart of a large food processor in a mid-sized body. This has a patented sealing technology that keeps fine powders from dusting out of the bowl and keeps liquids from leaking while the blade also locks into place for safety.
The four buttons have a rubberized cover, so they easy to wipe clean—no knobs or nooks that can collect food. Choose high, low, off, or pulse, so you can make your salsa as smooth or as chunky as you like.
This includes an adjustable slicing disk, so you can choose the proper slicing thickness, a reversible shredding dish for medium and fine shredding, and a stainless steel blade for chopping, blending, and emulsifying.
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Best Mini: KitchenAid KFC3516CS 3.5 Cup Mini Food Processor
This small and simple food processor is just what you need for whipping up a batch of salsa, blending salad dressings, chopping nuts for a garnish, or pureeing some vegetables. It has a 3 1/2 cup processor bowl with a locking blade that won't fall out of the bowl when you empty it. The spout makes pouring less messy when you've got liquids to serve.
This has two speeds plus a pulse option, so you'll always get the results you want. The proprietary drizzle basin on the lid lets you add oil slowly to make emulsified dressings with ease.
The bowl, lid, and blade are dishwasher safe, so it's easy to clean when you're done with the cooking and the cord wraps around for storage.Continue to 9 of 10 below.
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Best with Blender: Oster Pro Blender & Food Processor
This two-in-one appliance is both a food processor and a blender. Just switch from blender jar to food processor bowl, and back again. It also includes a smoothie cup, making it even more versatile.
You can choose from seven speeds, along with one-touch operation for salsas, smoothies, and milkshakes, and it includes a pulse function for precise control when you're making chunky salsas or chopping nuts.
The blender jar is made from glass and holds 6 cups while the food processor bowl is 5 cups. The food processor includes a reversible slicing and shredding blade as well as a chopping blade.
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Best Non-Electric: ZYLISS Easy Pull Manual Food Processor
No electricity is needed for this model, as it works with the simple pull of a handle. The two blades spin in opposite directions, so they'll spend their time chopping rather than moving food in a circle, while stationary arms at the top and bottom send food into the blades. Even hard foods like carrots or nuts require little effort. A few pulls will give you chunky nuts or salsa, while more pulls can give you a smooth puree.
The bowl is just over three cups, so you can make plenty of hummus for a party, or seasoned bread crumbs for breaded cutlets for dinner. Since this doesn't require power, you can use it outside when you're barbecuing, or take it camping.
Products Tested by The Spruce
How We Tested
Our writers spent three hours researching the most popular food processors on the market. Before making their final recommendations, they considered 15 different food processors overall, screened options from 11 different brands and manufacturers, and read at least 5 user reviews (both positive and negative). All of this research adds up to recommendations you can trust.
We then had our reviewers spend six hours testing one of those top-rated food processors. To really get the full experience, they set it up in their kitchens, prepped a few meals, and cleaned up. We asked them to consider the most important features when using this food processor, from its footprint to its special features. We've outlined them here so that you, too, know what to look for when shopping.
What to Look for in a Food Processor
Size When it comes to food processors, size really does matter. A very large food processor won't do a great job at chopping small amounts, and emptying a small food processor repeatedly can get annoying. Some food processors solve the problem by including bowls of several sizes.
Disk options It's great to have options for different shredding and slicing sizes, but if a food processor comes with a large number of disks, you need to find a place to store them. Some food processors have reversible blades with different sizes or functions, while others have disks with adjustable cutting sizes. Do you need multiple disk options?
Special features How will you use your food processor? Do you want special options, or will a basic model fit your needs? While pretty much every food processor has a chopping blade and can slice or grate using a disk, some models may have unique features like an accompanying recipe app or various color options.
Test Results: Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor (Best Overall)
Excellent performance
Easy to clean
"This is an excellent food processor," raved one of our testers, who used it to make pesto, prepare finely diced cilantro and onion, shred cheddar cheese, and grate parmesan cheese. In particular, our reviewers felt that it was intuitively designed, easy to use, durable, and sharp and effective. The only real downsides, according to our testers, were that it was heavy and a little bulky.


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Canadian Music Centre associate composer and violist, Thomas Beckman serves as in-house composer for the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (2015 to present), Festival composer for the Artists for Conservation (2015 – present) and as principal violist of the Prince George Symphony and the Postmodern Camerata. His projects have varied widely from one to another, composing film scores for independent shorts and documentaries to composing concert music for well known groups within the province of BC, such as the Borealis String Quartet, the Vancouver Youth Choir, the Prince George Symphony, the Postmodern Camerata, the Vancouver Symphony and the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra.
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Two weeks ago Mel and I took a 5 day trip to Paris. The weather was beautiful although really really hot (I could hardly sleep in the first room we had). We basically walked around and had a look at the various sites and ate lots of yummy food.
One of the days we went out to the Palace of Versailles. I was actually quite disappointed with it. The best things about it were the gardens. One of the trips highlights was a meal we had in an Ethiopian Restaurant called Addis Ababa. Mel had not tried Ethiopian before and it was all cooked to perfection.
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Selecting A Helicopter Charter And Business Travel Service.
When travelling for business in different states or countries, it makes sense when you have a charter helicopter. You can see here how other business people are doing it if you are skeptical about doing it. Knowing what is required to get the service is at most people worry about. If you want to get the service, you can click here to get started as you will get pointers on what you need to do.
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Edwin Bakker con Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies: Comparing Theory and PracticeOne of the defining issues of our age, terrorism frequently makes headlines as governments, private businesses, and ordinary citizens find themselves at risk or under attack. But what is the nature of this threat, and what can be done about it?
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Outside magazine, October 1995
From the 7,402-foot Blue Mountain Peak, one of the Caribbean's loftiest vantage points, you can survey all of Jamaica's undulating coast. And on a clear day, you'd swear you can just make out Cuba off to the north. The Blue Mountains are about as far as you can get from the frenzied self-indulgence of Negril on the west coast; if you just want to hang out and listen to reggae and dance hall, go there. But if you want to cool out amid the fern forests and orchids of the upper elevations, base yourself on the island's eastern end.
Start the seven-mile ascent of Blue Mountain Peak from Penlyne Castle, 32 miles from Kingston. The trailhead begins at the village and follows a road through coffee plantations and towering eucalyptus trees; from there it's a moderate but steady two-mile climb up Jacob's Ladder and through dense ferns to the rarely manned ranger station at Portland Gap. (Hiking boots are recommended; the trail is loose gravel in places.) The last three miles to the summit are fairly steep, but the heart-stopping views are worth the effort.
In the town of Jacks Hill, in the foothills six miles from Kingston, the Maya Lodge (doubles, $30; 809-927-2097) is a rustic hostelry with cabins, dorm rooms, and campsites. Owner Peter Bentley also operates Sense Adventures (809-927-2097), which runs overnight hikes into the Blue Mountains ($125 per person) and three-day canoe trips on the Black River ($250 per person). Bentley can customize hiking, canoeing, and snorkeling trips upon request. Another foothill lodging, at 3,100 feet in Irish Town, 15 miles north of Kingston, is a big step up in style. Recently opened Strawberry Hill (doubles, $214; 809-944-8400), owned by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, has 12 villas with balconies overlooking the mountains and the city.
Hardware Gap, in Newcastle, five miles away, is the starting point of the Fairy Glade Trail, a three-and-a-half-hour scramble over roots and rocks to the 4,037-foot summit of Mount Holeb. You'll pass through tropical montane and elfin forests dense with orchids and ferns, and you'll bushwhack through thickets of wild ginger. After the climb, suck down a Ting (a grapefruit drink) or a Red Stripe at the Gap Restaurant. From there, Blue Mountain Tours (809-974-7075) will meet you with beach cruisers for the scenic 18-mile bike ride to Wakefield ($80 per person, including brunch). For a less commercial experience, they'll customize a two-day bike trip on mountain trails through coffee plantations and tropical forest ($150 per person).
To the south, you'll find some of Jamaica's best diving off the cays and reefs of Port Royal, at the entrance to Kingston Harbor. While most of Jamaica's reefs have been plundered by overzealous fishermen, these are in relatively good shape. The Buccaneer Scuba Club (two-tank dive, $50; 809-924-8464), which operates out of Morgan's Harbor Hotel (doubles, $116), will take you to sites like the Edge (a virgin reef where you're likely to see dolphins, parrotfish, nurse sharks, and turtles) and the Texas (a gunship covered in black coral). Reportedly the Sunken Reef, the section of Port Royal that sank into the sea during the earthquake of 1692, will soon be open to commercial dive operations. Call the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (809-922-1287) to verify the site's status.
The best beaches on this side of the island are to the north in Port Antonio, a slow-paced banana port two hours from Kingston. Frenchman's Cove is a protected inlet fed by a swimmable freshwater stream. Stay above the beach at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill (doubles, $120- $140; 809-993-3370), a small, environmentally friendly hotel with ten double rooms.
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In a never ending quest to find exciting, flavorful veggie dishes, this solves the boring-black-bean-veggie-burger problem us vegetarians usually stumble upon during the summer months. I came across a version of this recipe on a fellow Iowa food blogger's website, and decided to make it on a night my husband and I had friends over for grill-age. Although I wasn't brave enough to put them on the grill, they were easy to pop on the stove. They also make many servings, and keep well in both the fridge & stove to snack on later! (Side-note: They've been my lunch at work all week! Yum.)
1 can black beans
1 can corn
1/2 small red onion
canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (if you prefer less spice, only use 1 pepper)
1/4 cup chunky salsa
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs (approximate, may need more depending on consistency)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 egg whites
1 avocado
1 tomato
wheat buns
1. Combine 3/4 the black beans in a food processor with the red onion, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, garlic powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Pulse until nearly smooth, scraping the sides if needed. Remove mixture to a bowl then add remaining black beans, corn, salsa, panko bread crumbs, and egg white, then mix well with a spatula. Mixture will be wet.
2. Heat a large flat-top skillet over medium heat then generously spray with olive oil. Shape the bean mixture into patties then cook the patties for 5-6 minutes a side, or until firm and golden brown.
3. Slice the avocado and tomato. Place cooked burger patties onto buns and top with avocado and tomato. Can also add more salsa, sour cream, or any other burger toppings you enjoy!
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20 Bucket List Must Do's In 2020 at Lake Tahoe
Sometimes you get in a rut or a routine that's focused on getting up, doing what you need, and that's it. One of the handiest ways to get out of that funk is by creating a bucket list. It forces you to think "What adventurous things do I want to do that are a bit […]
4 Fun Things You May Not Know About Lake Tahoe
Once you drive over any mountain summit and drop into the Lake Tahoe Basin, you'll be hooked. The massive blue waters of Lake Tahoe, cupped by the Sierra Nevada, are presented to you like a gift. No matter how many times you've seen it, the views will re-energize you. To make your trip even more […]
Fish Lake Tahoe for a Great Time Every Time
'The Bite' is on at Lake Tahoe, no fish tales necessary. People are often surprised at not only the amount, but the size of the fish in this lake. While there are some remarkably large fish down there, knowing where to find them and how to tempt them is the hard part. I'm not picky, […]
Opening & Closing dates for Campgrounds, Beaches, and Forest Roads at Tahoe South
The Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, has announced targeted opening dates for recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin this season. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Baldwin and Nevada beaches will be the first sites to open on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens Saturday, May 25, 2019. The […]
Ideas for Tahoe Family Adventures
Adventures in land, water and sky for Families visiting South Lake Tahoe. If you're looking for a trip that will provide an excellent experience for the entire family, come to Lake Tahoe. Tahoe South sets itself apart as a joyous family vacation destination, with activities that pack plenty of fun for kids and parents alike. […]
"Dream Life" short film awards – call for entries
For filmmakers who call the Lake Tahoe region "home," a new film festival is offering cash prizes for short films that capture the energy, beauty, and talent of Lake Tahoe's action sports lifestyle.
Pure Liquid Fun along the Water Trail
Whether you're looking for a new spot to SUP or planning to kayak around Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Water Trail has the resources to help you make the trip.
Welcome to #teamsummer
Show your love for summer in South Lake Tahoe - tag your social photos for a chance to be awarded your official #TahoeSouth #TeamSummer Title!
Tahoe Sport Fishing
Lake Tahoe is well known for its sport fishing where you can catch large Mackinaw Trout and Kokanee Salmon. It's a great way to get on the lake and have an adventure with family and friends.
Side Trips: Fishing Caples Lake in the fall/winter
Looking for another outdoor activity in South Lake Tahoe? Guest blogger Stephen Berei shares his visit to nearby Caples Lake.
Spooner Loop Trail – A Hike for All Ages
A hike for all ages, the Spooner Lake loop is a short, flat trail around Spooner Lake, just north of Lake Tahoe on Hwy 50.
Mark Twain's Nevada – Part Two
For twenty five years now, McAvoy Layne has been preeminent in preserving the wit & wisdom of Mark Twain. Here, he recounts another first-person account of his visit to Lake Tahoe.
Mark Twain's Nevada – Part One
For twenty five years now, McAvoy Layne has been preeminent in preserving the wit & wisdom of Mark Twain. Here, he recounts a first-person account of his visit to Lake Tahoe.
First time fishing in Tahoe South
First time fishing? No problem! Find out why Tahoe South is the perfect spot to drop a line.
Small creek fly-fishing in the Tahoe Basin
The Tahoe Basin offers some of the best small-creek fly-fishing available in the Sierra Nevada.


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The Art of Happiness
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Today, 21 January 2016, Tribal yoga studio is one month old. Not a long time, but something. How has it been? Interesting. Some might say I opened too early, running down the stairs during a class to stop a worker's drill or opening the door of the loft apartment next to the studio to let… Continue reading One Month Young


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!! History Commons Alert, Exciting News
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Sheriff James Harwell. The FBI allows him to negotiate with the Davidians, but only for a brief period. [Source: PBS]President Clinton gives his implicit endorsement for a negotiated solution to the standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidian sect members near Waco (see 5:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. February 28, 1993 and 12:00 p.m. February 28, 1993). By 6:00 a.m., the FBI has assumed formal control of the situation. FBI agents set up a fully functioning command post by the afternoon, and FBI agents in armored vehicles surround the compound. FBI Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey Jamar, named site commander, arrives to take charge. Daniel Hartnett, the associate director of enforcement for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) also arrives. The Davidians allow 10 children to leave the compound, apparently as a result of intense hostage negotiations between the Davidians and the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) personnel, who have just arrived on-scene. Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman goes to Waco and meets with BATF agent Bill Buford. Davidian leader David Koresh becomes agitated when he sees the vehicles moving in; he is further angered when he learns that the FBI has blocked all incoming and outgoing telephone calls except for communications between him and the negotiators. Koresh assures the negotiatiors that his Davidians are not contemplating mass suicide. FBI Director William Sessions advises Clinton that a "waiting strategy" to handle the situation is best, and Clinton agrees. [Moore, 1995; PBS Frontline, 10/1995; House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 8/2/1996] Some of the agents who surround the compound have black ribbons on their identification badges to memorialize the four BATF agents slain during the raid. [New York Times, 3/3/1993] Supplies and Surveillance - Starting today and for weeks to follow, FBI negotiators will provide the besieged Davidians with some requested items, including food and supplies for the children. In some of these provisions, FBI agents insert listening devices, which give the agents a limited amount of knowledge as to topics being discussed among the Davidians. [Dean M. Kelley, 5/1995] Negotiations - The FBI chooses not to retain the services of BATF agent James Cavanaugh, who successfully negotiated the cease-fire between the BATF and the Davidians; Cavanaugh has already gained a measure of trust from Koresh and his aide Steve Schneider, and had successfully convinced the two to let some children leave the compound. The FBI does allow McLennan County Sheriff Jack Harwell to speak with the Davidians, as the Davidians know him and trust him to an extent. The FBI comes to consider Harwell a "natural" at low-key negotiations. However, within two days, it will prevent him from any further contact with the Davidians. The FBI never allows the Texas Rangers to speak with the Davidians, though the Davidians say they trust the Rangers to treat them fairly; Jamar refuses to speak to Rangers chief David Byrnes. The FBI will later say that it was concerned that "third party" negotiators did not have training in FBI negotiation tactics. [House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 8/2/1996]
Entity Tags: FBI Hostage Rescue Team, David Koresh, Dan Hartnett, Branch Davidians, Bill Buford, William S. Sessions, David Byrnes, William Jefferson ("Bill") Clinton, Texas Rangers, James Cavanaugh, Jeffrey Jamar, Roger Altman, Steve Schneider, Jack Harwell, US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Timeline Tags: 1993 Branch Davidian Crisis
After sundown, the FBI begins playing extremely loud music into the Branch Davidian compound, currently under siege (see March 1, 1993). Musical selections include chanting by Tibetan monks, Christmas carols, and an array of pop selections from the early 1960s. At dawn, a trumpet sounds reveille over and over again. The New York Times says the aural barrage is "apparently intended to somehow irritate the cult's leader, David Koresh, into surrender," and calls it "just one of many increasingly weird features of the nearly monthlong standoff." Onlookers over two miles away, kept from coming closer by police barricades, can hear the music "when the winds are right—or wrong," the Times observes; some federal agents choose to wear earplugs to protect themselves from the din. FBI agent Bob Ricks says the musical selections are made in a variety of ways: "Some of that is within the discretion of the people who are out there on the scene, some of it is intentional, and I won't go into the intentional part." Peter DiVasto, director of the Department of Energy's hostage negotiations program and an Albuquerque, New Mexico, police psychologist, says the music is part of a psychological strategy to try to get the besieged Davidians to give up. "The purpose of playing the music is to be disruptive, to create mild discomfort without creating a precipitous event," DiVasto says. He jokes that the FBI has not gotten serious about its musical assault yet. "If they go Barry Manilow," he says, "it's excessive force." The Davidians are quite agitated by the music; Koresh informs the FBI that "[b]ecause of the loud music, nobody is coming out." (That day, seven Davidians left the compound—see March 21, 1993.) The loudspeaker system malfunctions shortly after Koresh's pronouncement, and the rest of the night passes quietly. Koresh's aide Steve Schneider will complain about the music the next day; FBI negotiators blame the FBI tactical agents for the music. [New York Times, 3/25/1993; Moore, 1995; PBS Frontline, 10/1995] Robert Louden, a former hostage negotiator, says: "The idea is not so much to drive them from their lair as it is to reaffirm the communication process. Music and almost any other noise can have an effect, and what you're looking for is a reaction to the noise. You're not exactly sure what it's going to do, and you want to be sure that it's not going to set them off like a firecracker. There's a calculated risk." [New York Times, 3/28/1993] In 1995, author Carol Moore will speculate that the seven Davidians leaving may have been the beginning of what she calls a "mass exodus." If that is true, then the FBI's insistence on blasting loud music into the compound may have stymied that initiative. [Moore, 1995] A 1996 investigation by the House of Representatives cites expert opinions that the music and the encroachment of armored vehicles into the compound (see March 25-26, 1993) are "exactly the wrong tactics." The report will conclude, "More than simply bonding the Davidians together, experts concluded that these actions proved Koresh right in the minds of the Davidians." [House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 8/2/1996]
Entity Tags: Bob Ricks, David Koresh, Branch Davidians, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Carol Moore, Steve Schneider, New York Times, US House of Representatives, Peter DiVasto, Robert Louden
Jeffrey Jamar, the leader of the FBI contingent at the Branch Davidian siege near Waco, Texas (see 5:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. February 28, 1993 and March 1, 1993), calls a meeting of the FBI's crisis management team on-site. The team discusses what it calls "stress escalation measures," methods designed to increase the stress on the Davidians and particularly on their leader David Koresh. Some of these measures are already being used (see March 14, 1993 and March 21, 1993). If these measures fail, FBI negotiators recommend using tear gas to drive members out of the compound (the negotiators will later say that they came up with their own assault plan for fear that other FBI officials would mount a more aggressive and dangerous plan of their own—see August 1993 and August 2, 1996). However, the negotiators predict that while Koresh will continue to stall, eventually he will cooperate in producing a peaceful outcome to the siege (see March 3-4, 1993). [New York Times, 3/25/1993; Moore, 1995; PBS Frontline, 10/1995]
Entity Tags: Jeffrey Jamar, David Koresh, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Branch Davidians
Branch Davidian Livingstone Fagan leaves the besieged compound (see 5:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. February 28, 1993 and March 1, 1993). He is the last Davidian to leave before the final conflagration (see April 19, 1993). The FBI apparently believes that its "stress escalation measures" (see March 21, 1993 and March 22, 1993) are driving the Davidians out of the compound. That evening, the FBI shines floodlights into the compound and, over the loudspeakers, begins playing tapes of previous negotiations and messages from Davidians who have left the compound (see March 22, 1993). In the hours after midnight, agents begin playing exceedingly loud music (see March 21, 1993) and taped sound effects (including the sounds of rabbits being slaughtered), angering some of the Davidians inside the compound. Assistant US Attorney William Johnston of Waco writes a letter to Attorney General Janet Reno, complaining about the methods the FBI is employing to resolve the siege. [Moore, 1995; Dean M. Kelley, 5/1995; PBS Frontline, 10/1995]
Entity Tags: William ("Bill") Johnston, Federal Bureau of Investigation, David Koresh, Branch Davidians, Janet Reno, Livingstone Fagan
The FBI delivers an ultimatum to the besieged Branch Davidians (see 5:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. February 28, 1993 and March 1, 1993): 10 to 20 people must leave by 4 p.m., or some unspecified action will be taken. At 4 p.m., when no one leaves, armored vehicles move into the compound and destroy motorcycles and go-carts. That night, the FBI again bombards the compound with floodlights, loud music, and helicopters buzzing the buildings (see March 22, 1993). The following morning, the FBI issues another ultimatum, and the armored vehicles begin clearing the front side of the compound. [Moore, 1995; PBS Frontline, 10/1995] A 1996 investigation by the House of Representatives cites expert opinions that the encroachment of armored vehicles into the compound and the extraordinarily loud music blasted into the main building (see March 21, 1993) are "exactly the wrong tactics." The report will conclude, "More than simply bonding the Davidians together, experts concluded that these actions proved [Branch Davidian leader David] Koresh right in the minds of the Davidians." [House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, 8/2/1996]
Entity Tags: US House of Representatives, David Koresh, Branch Davidians, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mark Richard, who represents Attorney General Janet Reno in the Branch Davidian situation (see 5:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. February 28, 1993 and March 1, 1993), holds meetings in Waco and San Antonio to learn about the infighting between FBI and other law enforcement officials. The next day, Reno hears Richard's report, and assigns Ray Jahn as the Justice Department's lead prosecutor and coordinator. [PBS Frontline, 10/1995] The infighting at Waco is largely between two camps: the FBI negotiators and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, or HRT. The negotiators are willing to take whatever time is needed to win the release of everyone inside the compound, mostly by building trust and then using that trust to get people out. The HRT, more inclined to action than talk, has pressed since the beginning of the standoff to increase the pressure on Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers. Several times, the HRT has actively undermined negotiators' efforts with the Davidians; at one point, the negotiators persuaded Koresh to let two people leave, but that very same night, HRT turned off the electricity to the compound, enraging Koresh (see March 12, 1993). Days later, the negotiators won the release of seven more people, but that same evening, HRT ordered the bulldozing of several Davidian cars outside the compound and bombarded the compound with loud music (see March 21, 1993). Negotiators have complained that whatever trust they have managed to secure has been undermined by the HRT. Two FBI agents who agree with the negotiators are the profilers Peter Smerick and Mark Young (see March 3-4, 1993), who warned their superiors that increasing the pressure on Koresh and the Davidians would precipitate a bloody, violent end to the standoff (see March 7-8, 1993). Smerick and Young also warned that the HRT's tactics would drive the Davidians ever closer to Koresh, uniting them together by demonstrating that the government agents outside the compound are indeed their enemy, as Koresh preaches. Later investigation will show that the negotiators failed to make progress in part because of harassment from the HRT. [New Yorker, 5/15/1995]
Entity Tags: Janet Reno, Branch Davidians, David Koresh, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ray Jahn, Peter Smerick, Mark Young, Mark Richard, FBI Hostage Rescue Team, US Department of Justice
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