Posted on 02/09/2009 12:36:11 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny
SHEEP AND GOAT PRODUCTION TOPIC OF FREE WEBINAR ON JULY 29
Register now (http://www.attra.ncat.org/webinars2009/sheepandgoat)
More than 2.5 million sheep were raised and sold for meat in the United States in 2008. Along with goats, the domestic sheep industry is growing rapidly, in part because of the meat preferences of an increasing diverse ethnic population in the United States. In addition, consumer demand is high for sheep and goat products, including meat, milk and wool.
Sheep and goats also contribute to the sustainability of rotational grazing systems.
This July 29, ATTRA — National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service will host a FREE webinar all about this expanding enterprise. Get the most current information on the sheep and goat industry, learn about producing and marketing sheep and goats and hear tips on entering and profiting in this growing livestock area.
In the webinar, experts in sheep and goat production will cover the following topic areas:
- Multiple benefits of raising and marketing sheep and goats
- Selecting breeding stock
- Evaluating animal health
- Marketing meat, milk and wool products, including organic products
There will also be time to ask and get answers to your questions about sheep and goat production.
NCAT program specialists Linda Coffey and Margo Hale will present the webinar. Coffey’s experience includes working at the United States Sheep Experiment Station near Dubois, Idaho. She also has a Master’s degree in animal science from the University of Missouri. Hale received a Bachelor’s degree in animal science and is finishing her Master’s degree in agricultural and extension education, both at the University of Arkansas. Coffey and Hale have lectured and written extensively on sheep and goat production issues in the United States.
This free webinar will be held Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Please register in advance at http://www.attra.ncat.org/webinars2009/sheepandgoat.
TITLE: Sheep and Goat Production
WHEN: Wednesday, July 29th at 11 a.m. MDT
WHERE: http://www.attra.ncat.org/webinars2009/sheepandgoat
ATTRA — National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (http://www.attra.ncat.org) is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected sources for sustainable agriculture information. Resources include hundreds of expert publications and worksheets, as well as sustainable agriculture specialists who provide personalized technical assistance on sustainable agriculture topics. ATTRA is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service (http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/index.html) and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) (http://www.ncat.org), a nonprofit organization focusing on sustainable agriculture, energy and communities.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171204.htm
Sturm Foods, Inc Announces Voluntary Recall of
One-Quart Instant Nonfat Dry Milk Products
Company Contact:
Consumers: Sturm Consumer Affairs
866-596-2736
Other Inquiries: Doug Molden, QA Director
920-596-5165
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 09, 2009 – Sturm Foods, Inc announced a voluntary recall today of several brands of one-quart instant nonfat dry milk. This recall is a precautionary measure due the voluntary recall of instant nonfat dry milk announced by the supplier of the instant nonfat dry milk, Plainview Milk Products Cooperative on June 29, 2009. Due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the specific brands being recalled are as follows:
LABEL
PRODUCT
LOT CODE
AMERICAS CHOICE UPC:54807-29490 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 5 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 16OZ (454G) FEB0411S
NET WT 16OZ (454G) FEB0511S
NET WT 16OZ (454G) JAN2111S
PATHMARK UPC 41240-10080 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 5 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 1LB (454G) JAN2111S
UPC 41240-10082 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 2LB (907G) FEB0311S
STOP & SHOP UPC 21120-00056 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 5 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 16OZ (454G) FEB0511S
UPC:21120-00052 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (907G) FEB1211S
GIANT UPC 88267-07833 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 3 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 9.6OZ (272G) FEB0511S
UPC 88267-07832 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB0911S
NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G JAN2111S
FOOD LION UPC 35826-03577 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 3 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 9.6OZ (272G) FEB1611S
SACO UPC 41756-00100 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 2LBS (907G) FEB1911
NET WT 2LBS (907G) JAN2111
LAURA LYNN UPC 86854-00502 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 3 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 9.6OZ (272G) FEB0511S
WHITE ROSE UPC 74807-30290 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LBS) 907G FEB0311S
FOODTOWN UPC 11153-18610 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB1911S
32OZ (2LB) 907G JAN2111S
HANNAFORD UPC 41268-11345 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB0911S
32OZ (2LB) 907G JAN2111S
KEY FOODS UPC 73296-15674 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB1011S
KRASDALE UPC 75130-54686 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB0911S
WEIS UPC 41497-27050 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB1211S
FEB1911S
GREAT VALUE UPC 78742-35218 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 012611
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 012711
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 012811
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 012911
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 020211
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 020311
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 021011
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 021111
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 021211
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 021711
NET WT 2 LB, (907G) 021811
BEST YET UPC 42187-41164 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB0911S
JAN2111S
BIG Y UPC 18894-95632 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G JAN2111S
FOOD CLUB UPC 36800-95615 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G JAN2111S
MEIJER UPC 41250-96746 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB0911S
FEB1011S
STURM VILLAGE FARM
UPC 70893-02142 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 3 One Quart Envelopes NET WT 9.6OZ (272G) FEB1611S
STURM VILLAGE FARM-MI VAQUITA
UPC 70893-00200 Instant Nonfat Dry Milk - 10 One Quart Envelopes PESO NETO 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB0311S
PESO NETO 32OZ (2LB) 907G FEB0411S
No other sizes other than these listed above are involved in the recall.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Fore more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov.
Sturm Foods, Inc has not received any reports of illnesses in connection with the items listed above to date, and no other Sturm Foods, Inc products are affected by this action.
The FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is being investigated for potential Salmonella contamination. Plainview Milk Products Cooperative supplied Sturm Foods, Inc with the instant nonfat dry milk used in the above referenced one-quart instant nonfat dry milk products, prompting the voluntary recall.
Consumers who have purchased the items listed above should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may contact Consumer Affairs at: (866) 596-2736
Bill would expand FDA’s search powers
Lebanon Daily News - Lebanon,PA,USA
HR 2749 would empower the Food and Drug Administration to make random, warrantless searches of the business records of small farmers and local food ...
See all stories on this topic<<<
Search of records, also for guns, extra hidden money and any other thing that obama thinks you should give up.
I think we still do not know what he has planned for us.
Is he following the Venezuela plan, he wants to be a Chavez?
I have a warning from o in my mail, “Be ready for a flu pandemic this fall”.
He will get his full control, one way or the other.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171228.htm
General Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of ‘Nut Lovers’ flavor of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters product
No other flavors/varieties of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters are involved
Nature Valley Granola Bars are NOT involved
Consumer Contact:
1-800-231-0308
Media Contact:
Kirstie Foster
763-764-6364
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 8, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN - General Mills announced today a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of “Nut Lovers” flavor Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters product containing pecans.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the “Nut Lovers” Granola Nut Clusters product, and no other types, varieties or flavors of Nature Valley products are being recalled.
This action is being taken as a precaution because pecans received from a supplier and used in the product may be tainted with salmonella. No other types of nuts are impacted, and no other flavors or varieties of Granola Nut Clusters products are involved.
This product is a new bite-size cluster sold in a stand-up bag in grocery stores, convenience stores and vending outlets nationally.
Nature Valley granola bar products are NOT involved, and no other General Mills products are impacted.
Only specific Nut Lovers flavor products with five specific “best if used by dates” are being recalled. The five “best if used by dates” are:
07MAR2010 10MAR2010
08MAR2010 11MAR2010
09MAR2010
Consumers who have products covered by this recall are urged to dispose of the product and to contact General Mills for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact General Mills toll-free at 1-800-231-0308.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site at http://www.cdc.gov.
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Yuk - Ptewey..... How could you call me that?
You’re going to have to wash your mouth out with lye soap after that!
LOL
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171246.htm
Liquid Supplements Recalled By Protica Inc.
Contact:
James Duffy
jduffy@protica.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 06, 2009 - On July 5, 2009, FDA alerted consumers that Protica Inc. of Whitehall, PA, had undertaken a voluntary recall of its liquid protein dietary supplements and high energy products marketed under the IDS Sports’ New Whey™ and iSatori’s Hardcore Energize Bullet™ brands, respectively. This recall is limited to specific lots of the two branded products.
The FDA notice of July 5 warned consumers not to buy or use New Whey™ Fruit Punch lot 1960; New Whey™ Blue Raspberry lot 1944; Hardcore Energize Bullet Blue Rage lots 1961, 1962, and 1794; and Hardcore Energize Bullet Black Rush lot 1963. Several lots of potentially affected product distributed in the United States were inadvertently not included in the FDA notice. The additional lots are:
Lot Code
Product Identification
1750
New Whey, Orange 42g (12 pack)
1887
New Whey, Orange 42g (12 pack)
1924
New Whey, Orange 42g (12 pack)
1928
New Whey, Orange 42g (12 pack)
1934
New Whey, Orange 42g (12 pack)
1946
New Whey, Orange 42g (12 pack)
1920
New Whey, Blue Raspberry 42g (12 pack)
1930
New Whey, Blue Raspberry 42g (12 pack)
1936
New Whey, Blue Raspberry 42g (12 pack)
1925
New Whey, Grape 42g (12 pack)
1949
New Whey, Grape 42g (12 pack)
1972
New Whey, Fruit Punch 42g (12 pack)
1973
New Whey, Fruit Punch 42g (12 pack)
1932
New Whey, Fruit Punch 25g (12 pack)
1900
New Whey, Blue Raspberry 25g (12 pack)
1959
New Whey, Blue Raspberry 25g (12 pack)
1945
Energize Bullet; Blue Rage flavor (12 pack)
“Our primary concern is ensuring our customers’ health and safety,” said James Duffy, founder and president of Protica. “Fortunately, no reports of injury have been received. We have been working with the FDA and its OCI (Office of Criminal Investigations) and are cooperating fully with investigations initiated by the FDA and Health Canada.”
All potentially affected lots of New Whey™ and Hardcore Energize Bullet™ were shipped in January 2009. The caps of tampered products are devoid of any print – the ‘best by’ date and lot code that appear on the cap of every container do not appear on caps from the tampered products.
Consumers who have purchased any of the above products can return them to the place of purchase or to Protica for a full refund. Consumers with any questions should contact Protica at 1-800-PROTICA (1-800-776-8422) between 8a and 5p, Monday through Friday.
Any adverse reactions experienced with the use of these products should be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088, by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Protica, founded in 2001, is headquartered in Whitehall, PA. The company relocated from Horsham, PA, to the Lehigh Valley in January 2009, occupying and rehabilitating the former vacant Lehigh Valley Dairy Plant near Allentown. Protica has approximately 60 employees and is privately held.
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National Trust urges city dwellers to grow vegetables on window sills
The National Trust is growing vegetables in window boxes at some of its properties, to encourage city dwellers to live The Good Life.
By Matthew Moore
Published: 12:01AM BST 10 Jul 2009
The dream of self-sufficiency popularised in the 1970s comedy is not beyond the reach of people living in Britain’s five million flats, the organisation says.
Lettuce, tomatoes, beetroot and a variety of herbs can all thrive on windox sills – allowing those without gardens and allotments to join the “grow your own” trend.
Kingston Lacy, a country mansion in Dorset, is one of the Trust properties where window boxes have been installed. At other properties, hanging baskets have been converted to grow vegetables.
The National Trust has calculated that the nation’s windowsills could provide the equivalent of 600 acres of farming land, producing tonnes of cheap, locally-sourced food a year.
The “vertical vegetable garden”campaign is part of the trust’s drive to encourage more people to get involved with the growing and preparation of food. It has already given over land on its properties across the country to be create 1,000 allotments.
“If we can share our expertise from our farms and our kitchen gardens and make that available to people who only have a couple of feet on a windowsill, that’s a really good start,” said Lucy Bendon of the National Trust.
Thanks for the info.
BTW, I forgot to say that I think it’s great your daughter never joined a teacher’s union. That takes some guts since I’m sure she had been pressured now and then. I wish all teachers today were like your daughter. When I think back at all the wonderful and dedicated teachers I had, it’s sad to think how much the profession has changed with union influence.
This message consists of the following:
1. Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09266.html
2. American Greetings Corp. Recalls Sport Balls Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09267.html
3. Tea Kettles Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09268.html
4. Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09269.html
5. Children’s Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09270.html
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/07/20090709a.html
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Contact: HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343
Obama Administration Calls on Nation to Begin Planning and Preparing for Fall Flu Season & the New H1N1 Virus
Administration Leaders Say that Flu Preparedness is a “Shared Responsibility” Announce New Funding for States and New Nation-Wide Flu Prevention Campaign at flu.gov
The Obama Administration sent a strong message to the nation today that it is time to start planning and preparing for the fall flu season and the ongoing H1N1 flu outbreak and that the federal government is prepared to commit resources, training, and new tools to help state and local governments and America’s families get ready.
White House Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined with delegations from 54 states, tribes and territories today at the H1N1 Influenza Preparedness Summit at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., to kick-off the government’s nation-wide fall flu preparedness efforts.
“The President and the administration are actively engaged in mitigating the effects of the H1N1 flu virus and developing a national response framework and action plan that builds on the efforts and lessons learned from this spring’s initial onset to prepare for the possibility of a more serious fall outbreak of the virus,” said White House Homeland Security Advisor Brennan in his address to summit participants.
“Over the course of coming weeks and months, we will move aggressively to prepare the nation for the possibility of a more severe outbreak of the H1N1 virus,” said HHS Secretary Sebelius. “We ask the American people to become actively engaged with their own preparation and prevention. It’s a responsibility we all share.”
“The federal government is working together with its federal, state, local and tribal partners to develop a nation-wide plan to combat the H1N1 flu that incorporates the lessons we learned this spring,” said Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano. “The H1N1 Summit will allow us to continue this aggressive preparation for all possible H1N1 virus outbreak scenarios to ensure that we are doing everything possible to keep our country safe and healthy.”
“Effectively dealing with a potential H1N1 outbreak requires all of us — parents, educators, health providers, and local, state and federal governments — working together on our emergency management plan,” said Education Secretary Duncan. “Today’s Flu Summit is an important step in that direction. Our primary goals at the Department of Education are the health and well being of students, faculty and staff, and ensuring that, in the event of any school closures, the learning process will continue. ”
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley moderated a Governors panel with participation via videolink from Governor Jim Douglas of Vermont, Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin, Governor Mark Parkinson of Kansas, Governor John Baldacci of Maine and Governor Jodi Rell of Connecticut.
“When responding to a national pandemic or a national recession, the basic principles of smart government remain the same — to increase efficiency, openness, and transparency in everything we do. Today’s summit illustrates our collective commitment to that goal,” said Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. “The experience in the spring taught us that while earlier pandemic flu planning efforts were effective, there are also areas for improvement. Effective response requires accurate and timely information that is as close to real time as possible. We share the commitment of the Obama Administration to constantly monitor, evaluate and improve these processes as we continue to lead the world in emergency preparedness.”
Throughout the one-day summit, Administration officials laid out specific ways that states and local governments could start their planning and preparation efforts and announced new programs and resources to help state and local governments, the medical community and every day America prepare for H1N1 and the fall flu season.
First, HHS will make available preparedness grants worth a total of $350 million. These grants were funded by Congress in the latest supplemental appropriations bill and they will give state and local public health offices and health care systems valuable resources to step up their preparedness efforts.
Second, the federal government will centralize communications about H1N1 and seasonal flu on the federal government’s new Web site www.flu.gov. This one-stop comprehensive site brings together flu-related information from across HHS and other federal agencies. The expanded site builds on the pandemic planning information long presented on www.pandemicflu.gov, and incorporates information about the novel H1N1 flu as well as the seasonal flu.
Finally, HHS is launching a new PSA campaign contest to encourage more Americans to get involved in the nation’s flu preparedness efforts by making a 15-second or 30-second PSA. Officials at the summit stressed the idea of “shared responsibility” when it comes to combating the flu and the goal of the new HHS PSA campaign contest is to tap into the nation’s creativity to help educate Americans about how to plan for and prevent the spread of H1NI influenza. HHS will evaluate submissions and will present the best PSAs back to the public so everyone can vote on their favorite submission. The winning PSA will receive $2,500 in cash and will appear on national television. Contest details as well more information about the larger effort to plan and prepare for the flu season are available at www.flu.gov.
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Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are available at http://www.hhs.gov/news.
As for the old time teachers, they were the best. In my one room school, the teacher taught til the lessons for the day were finished. My over-protective mother would become very upset on the nights I trudged home in the winter after dark as the teacher got involved in a particular lesson and went way over closing time. You would think that my two sisters and I would be at a huge disadvantage when we went on to a bigger town to High School where our peers had the perks of music, art, gym, cafeterias and school buses. Despite this, all three of us graduated second in our class. Most of the credit is due this dedicated teacher.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171298.htm
Plentiful Pantry Recalls Almond Pound Cake containing Instant Non Fat Dry Milk associated with the Plainview Milk Recall
Contact:
Eryk Chidester
801-977-9077 ext 112
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 8, 2009 - PLENTIFUL PANTRY RECALLS ALMOND POUND CAKE WITH CINNAMON SAUCE, 741; ALMOND POUND CAKE, T2940; BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Plentiful Pantry of Salt Lake City, Utah is recalling the following products:
3,871 units of 741, Almond Pound Cake w/ Cinnamon Sauce
84 units of T2940, Almond Pound Cake
The above listed products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The product is intended for wholesale/retail sale and was distributed wholesale/retail throughout the U.S. with UPC 660550007418.
T2940 Almond Pound Cake is packed in16 oz white poly pillow pack bags with 1 unit to a finished, ready for retail box, packaged 12 finished boxes to a master case. The following lot numbers and dates of manufacture are found on the white poly pillow pack bag inside finished box:
Lot 82025 Date of Manufacture 07/09/2008
Lot 82026 Date of Manufacture 07/09/2008
Lot 83505 Date of Manufacture 10/15/2008
No Illnesses have been reported to date.
Plentiful Pantry was notified that Plainview Milk Products recalled all instant milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers, and gums. We determined the above listed products utilized affected Plainview products as ingredients. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the Plainview continues their investigation.
Distributors/Wholesalers/Retailers/Consumers that have purchased any of these products are urged to produce a digital photo of any remaining product and forward the photos, along with the completed Recall Return Response Forms to info@plentifulpantry.com or fax to 801-977-8202 then destroy the product. Consumers may also contact Plentiful Pantry at 801-977-9077.
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>>> I like to buy from Fedco <<
Thank you for the info, I will check into them
I second that !
BTW, I have the thread already archived up to post 9500 in part 3 so I have that covered..thanks again to TAC for the process..
>>> I seem to be slowing down, guess everything comes to an end when it’s time is called. <<<
The daily rot news will drag you down.. fortunately, having studied the “fatherland” of the 30’s and listening to Radio Moscow and Radio Prague in the ‘60’s, memory has given some an insight.. kinda like watching the weather.. you can see a storm forming..
I better shut up and go pull some weeds..
>>> News Alert for: H.R. 2749 <<
my congrgesscritter is a ..................
He will do whatever Nassi says.. he flipped on cap and tax and blocked his phone line the afternoon of the vote. I predicted he was changing his vote..
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm171302.htm
Covidien Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Sodium Chromate Cr-51
Injection, Lot #370-9004
Contacts:
Erica Abbett
Manager, Media Relations
314-654-3247
Coleman Lannum, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
508-452-4343
JoAnna Schooler
Director, Communications
314-654-3543
Bruce Farmer
Vice President, Public Relations
508-452-4372
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 9, 2009 - ST. LOUIS - Covidien (NYSE:COV) today announced that its Mallinckrodt Inc. subsidiary is voluntarily recalling one lot of Mallinckrodt Sodium Chromate Cr-51 Injection, lot #370-9004 as a result of routine post-market testing in which the product was found to be subpotent.
Sodium Chromate Cr-51 Injection is a radiopharmaceutical diagnostic agent used in the determination of red blood cell volume or mass, the study of red blood cell survival time and evaluation of blood loss. Increased red blood cell volume is associated with a disease known as Polycythemia rubra vera, which is diagnosed by relying on various blood and other test results. Using subpotent product could lead to an incorrect result in red blood cell volume or mass. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis followed by a delay in treatment puts patients at an increased risk of embolus or stroke. This recall is being conducted to inform healthcare providers of the potential for a false low reading of red blood cell volume and to prevent further use of the product.
Covidien decided to recall lot #370-9004, consisting of 96 distributed vials, on June 23, 2009, and has been in the process of recovering those vials from customers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. To date, the Company has accounted for 81 of the 96 vials (84%). No adverse events or complaints have been reported with this product and this is a very small product line for Covidien.
Customers who have product from the recalled lot in their possession should discontinue use immediately. Customers with questions about the recalled product, including returns, should contact Product Monitoring at 800-778-7898 (7:00 am to 5:00 pm CT). For questions about credit for the product, please call Customer Service at 888-744-1414, menu option 1, then menu option 2.
Patients residing in the United States who experience adverse reactions associated with the use of this product from this lot should report them to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
* Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
* Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm. Mail to: MedWatch 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
* Fax: 1-800-332-0178
About Covidien
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in four segments: Medical Devices, Imaging Solutions, Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Supplies. With 2008 revenue of nearly $10 billion, Covidien has more than 41,000 employees worldwide in 59 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
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We have a Common Ground Fair here every year. It is mostly Greenies or Hippies as we call them here, Fedco has a booth and sells left over seeds at ridiculously low prices. If I can manage to get to the fair, I go just for the Fedco seeds as they are very viable the following spring. They go fast at those prices, so I plan to arrive early and head immediately for the Fedco booth,
[This is an interesting group, it posts links to research sites and is not a chit chat group....I did not check the links...granny]
http://groups.google.com/group/net-gold/browse_thread/thread/7a487492e86ba8a3
To: IndoorGardeningUr...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Clematis on Patios and Balconies
Clematis - Container Nursery -
vines in garden >
applications of climbers >
in containers, on balconies and terraces
http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/1017.html
From the Linda Bee Indoor Gardening Collection of Resources
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Candyman
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Genie-Angels
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RecipesBetweenFriends/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Net-Gold/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndoorGardeningUrban.com
http://www.learningis4everyone.org/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Educator-Gold/
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Thyme - The Culinary Herb
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Thymes are evergreens, and some varieties like common
garden thyme can have a hard time surviving a bad winter
in the extreme northern zones. Low growing thymes have
a better chance to survive at ground level. Choosing your
plants will mean you have to take the weather into consideration.
The flavor must also be a consideration. Some of the more
popular culinary thymes are:
English Garden Thyme
Caraway Thyme
Lemon Thyme
Narrow Leaf French
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Source: Thyme - The Culinary Herb
http://ezinearticles.com/?Thyme-—The-Culinary-Herb&id=2449929
Thyme Selection and Storage - Herbs
http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodstorage/a/thymestorage.htm
Recipes
Lemon Thyme Lift
2 Cups water
1/2 Teaspoon fresh lemon thyme leaves
1/2 Teaspoon honey
Bring water to a boil and remove from the heat. Add thyme
leaves and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into cups and add
honey. Relax and enjoy.
Spring Onion Soup
3/4 Pound potatoes
1/2 Stick unsalted butter
3/4 Cup chopped spring onions (include 1/2 the green)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
l Sprig fresh thyme
2 1/2 Cups milk
1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Peel and chop potatoes.
In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, then toss potatoes and
onion in the butter. Sweat, covered, over moderately low
heat for 10 minutes. Add broth and thyme sprig and simmer
until potatoes are very soft, about 15 minutes. Discard
sprig and puree to a soup.
Transfer to a saucepan, stir in milk and minced thyme leaves.
Add salt and pepper, and simmer until heated through, about
5 minutes.
Serves 6.
PENNY MELTON, PENNY’S GARDEN
Herbed Green Beans
1 1/2 Pounds green beans
1 Small onion, halved and sliced
1/4 Cup butter
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
1 Teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 Teaspoon paprika
Salt & Pepper to taste
Rinse beans in cold water, snap off ends and cut into
1-2” lengths. Cut half the onion into small slices and
place, with beans, in a rice steamer. Cook until tender,
about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a saucepan and add the other half of the
onion, thinly sliced, the lemon juice, parsley, thyme,
paprika, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the beans and toss well, completely coating beans.
Serves 6-8.
SUSAN MIDDLETON, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Lickety Split Lemon & Thyme Chicken
1 Chicken, cut into pieces
2 Lemons, juiced
1/2 oz. fresh thyme
2 Cups dry white wine
3 Cups cooked white rice
Salt & Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 450F. Season Chicken with lemon juice,
thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
Prepare rice as directed. Uncover and generously baste
chicken with wine every 5 minutes until done.
Serve hot over rice
All of the above recipes are from:
Thyme Recipes
http://www.theherbaltouch.com/iha/thymerec1.html
Seasoned Thyme Pork Roast
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 2 hr 45 min
Makes: 10 servings
1 pork loin roast (3 lb.)
2 medium onions, sliced
3 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup apple juice
2 Tbsp. dried thyme leaves
6 medium apples, sliced
1/2 cup dark pitted prunes
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Brown pork and onions in
hot oil in large ovenproof pot on medium-high heat
3 min., turning occasionally.
COMBINE barbecue sauce, apple juice and thyme.
Pour over ingredients in pot; cover with ovenproof lid.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 min., then
place in oven.
BAKE 2 hours. Add apples and prunes; bake an
additional 30 min. or until pork is cooked through
(160°F) and apples are tender.
Cooking Know-How
Be sure to cover any part of the pot that is not ovenproof
with foil before placing it in the oven.
Source: Seasoned Thyme Pork Roast
http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_dis...
recipe_id=65843
Easy Herb Biscuits
Easy herbed biscuits are particularly good with poultry and
pork. Feel free to vary the herbs to your tastes. Mayonnaise
may seem an odd ingredient until you consider that it is
made of eggs and oil. The batter is also great as a topping
for pot pies in place of a rolled crust. Try substituting buttermilk
for the milk to add a nice tangy flavor. Have your ingredients
ready and mix up these biscuits as soon as the oven is hot.
Incredibly fast and easy, with no rolling and cutting of dough.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Cooking oil spray
2 cups self-rising flour
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh sage (or favorite herb), chopped or 1/4 teaspoon
dried sage
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or favorite herb), chopped or 1/4 teaspoon
dried thyme
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray nonstick a nonstick
12-cup muffin pan with vegetable oil.
Whisk sage and thyme into the flour.
Using a large dinner fork, stir in the mayonnaise and milk
(or buttermilk) until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
Note: Do not mix up the biscuits too far in advance in order
to retain retain the leavening powder. This recipe is particularly
good with poultry and pork. Feel free to vary the herbs to
your tastes. The batter is also great as a topping for pot
pies in place of a rolled crust.
Yield: 12 servings
Source: Easy Herb Biscuits Recipe - How to make biscuits recipe
http://homecooking.about.com/od/breadrecipes/r/blbread31.htm
From the Linda Bee Indoor Gardening Collection of Resources
Linda Bee
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