Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
WellPoint Notifies 470,000 of Web Breach
Glitch Made Some Applicant Information Accessible Online
Howard Anderson, Managing Editor, HealthcareInfoSecurity.com
June 24, 2010
http://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/articles.php?art_id=2690
(This is an updated version of an earlier story about a breach at Anthem
Blue Cross, which was just one of the Wellpoint units involved in this
incident).
WellPoint Inc., which owns Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in 14 states, is
notifying 470,000 people who applied for individual health insurance
coverage that their information may have been breached on a web site.
The insurer became aware of the breach March 8, when it was notified that
one insurance applicant filed a class action lawsuit claiming applicant
information was readily accessible on the web site, says Roy Mellinger,
WellPoint’s vice president of information technology security and chief
information security officer. The insurer fixed the web glitch that made the
data accessible within 12 hours of confirming the problem, he adds.
WellPoint launched an extensive forensics investigation, which is
continuing, that determined that attorneys for the plaintiff in the case
accessed 2,000 or less “screen view” summary records in a format similar to
a spreadsheet, Mellinger says. Some of these summaries included Social
Security numbers. The investigation, however, could not pinpoint which
applicants’ records were accessed.
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SALMONELLOSIS, SEROTYPE CHESTER - USA: FROZEN ENTREE
****************************************************
A ProMED-mail post
http://www.promedmail.org
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
http://www.isid.org
Date: Fri 25 Jun 2010
Source: CDC [edited]
http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/chester/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating
with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS), and the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate
outbreak of Salmonella serotype Chester infections. Investigators are
using DNA analysis of Salmonella bacteria obtained through diagnostic
testing to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.
As of 9:00 AM EDT on 25 Jun 2010, a total of 37 individuals infected
with a matching strain of Salmonella Chester have been reported from
18 states since 11 Apr 2010. The number of ill people identified in
each state with this strain is as follows: AK (1), CA (5), CO (2), GA
(7), IL (1), KY (1), MA (2), MN (2), MO (1), NC (1), OK (1), OR (2),
SC (2), TN (1), TX (1), UT (2), VA (4), and WA (1). Among those for
whom information is available about when symptoms started, illnesses
began between 5 Apr 2010 and 3 Jun 2010. Case-patients range in age
from <1 to 88 years old, and the median age is 36 years. Fifty-five
percent of patients are female. Among the 19 patients with available
hospitalization information, 7 (37 percent) were hospitalized. No
deaths have been reported.
During 14-18 Jun 2010, the CDC and public health officials in
multiple states conducted an epidemiologic study by comparing foods
eaten by 19 ill and 22 well persons. Analysis of this study suggests
eating a Marie Callender’s frozen meal was a source of illness. Ill
persons (89 percent) were significantly more likely than well persons
(14 percent) to report eating a frozen meal. All ill persons (100
percent) who ate frozen meals reported eating a Marie Callender’s
frozen meal. None (0 percent) of the well persons who ate a frozen
meal reported eating a Marie Callender’s frozen meal. There are
insufficient data from this study to implicate a specific frozen meal
type. However, many of the ill persons have reported eating a Marie
Callender’s Cheesy Chicken and & Rice frozen entree in the week
before becoming ill.
This investigation is ongoing. The CDC and state and local public
health partners are continuing surveillance to identify new cases and
identify the contaminated product or products that are causing
illness. We will update the public on the progress of this
investigation as information becomes available.
On 18 Jun 2010, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Laboratory
announced it had isolated Salmonella Chester from an unopened package
of Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken & Rice single-serve frozen entree
collected from the home of one of the ill people. The DNA fingerprint
of the isolate matches the outbreak strain.
On June 17, 2010, ConAgra Foods announced a precautionary recall of
Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken & Rice single-serve frozen entrees
after being informed by the CDC of a possible association between
this product and the outbreak of Salmonella Chester infections.
—
Communicated by:
ProMED-mail Rapporteur Brent Barrett
[The CDC cautions that _Salmonella_ may sometimes be present in raw
foods (e.g., chicken, produce, and spices) which can be used as
ingredients in not-ready-to-eat frozen dinners. Proper cooking can
destroy the contaminating _Salmonella_. However, since microwave
ovens vary in strength and tend to cook foods unevenly, consumers
should cook the food for the time specified by the instructions on
the package label of frozen dinners. Also, let the food “stand” for
the stated time, so cooking can continue. If given the option to cook
in a microwave or conventional oven, conventional ovens are better at
cooking foods thoroughly. - Mod.ML]
[see also:
Salmonellosis, serotype Hvittingfoss - USA: (IL) restaurant
chain 20100609.1932
Salmonellosis, serotype Newport - USA (02): sprouts, alert,
recall 20100604.1855
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I like your ‘Rocket’ stove and it would be interesting to work with.
Amazing how a little bit of junk can work to build something entirely different.
Now if I could figure out how to get the slabs of marble out of the cement, I would have 3 slabs about 2 foot long by 5 or 6 foot and the 2 ends....
We got them when a building from the 1800’s was taken down, it is a bath tub, the marble is set in rough cement, very heavy and not breaking up after all these years.
Welcome, I am so glad you found us again.
Happy to have you back.
Give that guy another call!<<<
Never again!!!
Both Scott and I tried to reach him and no luck, guess my job was not big enough for him.
Scott had hired him in the past and was happy with his work, I felt that the man was taking advantage of Scott.
Scott will not call him again.
Your wet towels works, so does a dripping one on my head and another to wrap up in.
They tell me the first evaporation cooler was a bale of hay with a water drip on top and a fan blowing across it.
Mary told me about going to visit one of the first homes in Wellton to get electric and an electric refrigerator.
Said she noticed the door on the refrigerator was wide open and asked the lady about why it was open....
The lady complained that “ it did not help at all to cool off the room”.
Guess we have always expected too much out of ‘new inventions’.
Is there a #1 and #2 link in this thread somewhere?<<<
Thread #1 is here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1990507/posts?page=9901
Thread #2 is here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?q=1&;page=1
We are glad that you have found us, for we need more information all the time.
If you have information on storing water, please share it, for it is a good time to discuss storing water safely .....
Weekly Gardening Thread – 2010 (Vol. 21) June 25
Free Republic | 06-25-2010 | Red_Devil 232
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 5:13:58 AM by Red_Devil 232
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2541423/posts?page=2
: Richard DeCastro’s Threat Assessment FAQ
Survival FAQ - In the Beginning, the Threat Analysis
(c) 1996 by Richard A. De Castro
Welcome to misc.survivalism and this FAQ. This FAQ is designed to help
people new to the concept of survivalism formulate some plans that will
lead them to gaining the experience, knowledge and materials they will
need to be safe and secure in their lives. Other FAQ’s will address
some of the philosophical issues involved, and specific fields of study
(food preservation, etc.) that might be of interest. Whenever possible,
we will provide pointers to the FAQ’s of other newsgroups - if we tried
to reinvent every wheel, we’d never get anywhere.
Others can tell you why you want to survive, and if it’s a good or bad
idea. I think that survival is better than any other alternative, and
so I will do everything in my power to maximize the chances of my family
and myself to survive. I presume that you have some serious interest in
the subject, or you wouldn’t be reading this.
This FAQ is specifically designed to help you develop your own specific
threat analysis. This threat analysis will describe for you the things that
you are most concerned about happening to you. Threats are different to
each person or group, and they change with time, the environment and your
level of preparedness. For example, in the 1970’s I was particularly
concerned with three main threats to my safety, earthquakes (I live in
southern California), global nuclear war and economic collapse (remember the
sort of inflation we had back then?). Since then, my circumstances have
changed so that I’m better prepared for an economic disaster (although by no
means completely ready, yet), I personally feel that global nuclear war is
not a high threat, (although attack by a terrorist with a nuclear device is
a concern), and I still worry about earthquakes (still in So. Cal). Your
threats and concerns will be different than mine, and personal threat
analysis will of course be different. You might live in areas that don’t
have too many earthquakes, but are subject to hurricanes, or severe winter
snows, or something else. You may be better prepared for the future than I
am. And, you may be willing or unwilling to take some of the steps that I
am willing or unwilling to take - personal defense, for example.
The first step:
This analysis will be a long-term process - It’s best to write it down! Get a notepad
and a pencil or two, probably an eraser will be handy as well. This may take
several weeks, altogether, for the preliminary steps. Once you have them, you’ll be
modifying your lists often.
Who are you planning for? Are you single,
married, with kids, expecting kids, extended family, pets, friends,
neighbors? You first need to define the universe of people you’re worried
about. What sort of problems does that universe present? Does someone have
chronic health needs? Is there an infant that requires diapers and formula?
List the people on a piece of paper, then list the special needs they have.
Next, on a separate sheet of paper, list all the things that concern you.
Don’t worry about putting them in any order, and don’t worry about their
relative likelihood - just write them all down.
Some things to think about:
* Natural Disasters:
* Weather
* Floods
* Drought
* Winter Storms
* Hurricanes
* Tornadoes
* Heat
* Climate changes
* New diseases (new forms of diseases)
* Wildfire
* Avalanche
* Mud slides *
* Earthquakes
* Volcanic activity
* Tidal Surges (Tidal Waves, Tsunamis)
Man-made Disasters:
* Political Disasters
* Riot
* Foreign invasion of the US
* Marshal law
* Totalitarian government
* Environmental Disasters
* Hazardous Materials spills
* Nuclear material or plant accidents
* Dam failures
* Water / Air pollution
Economic Disasters:
* Depression
* Inflation
* Loss of your job / income / home
War
* All out nuclear
* Limited nuclear
* Terrorist nuclear
* Chemical (see also Haz Mat)
* Biological (see new diseases)
Terrorist Attack
* Kidnapping
* Hijacking
* Attacks on the infrastructure (water, electricity)
* Hostage taking
* Sabotage (see nuclear accidents, Haz mat)
* see also WAR
Others:
* House damage or destroyed due to fire or accident
* Family subjected to crime
* Robbery
* Burglary
* Car jacking
* Kidnapping
Once you have all the possible threats written down (don’t be worried if
you come up with new threats as you work on it, it’s a dynamic process).
Write down what that threat will mean to you and your lifestyle - what
will you have or not have, what will you be able to do or not be able to
do, what will you need (even if you already have it). Finally, rank
them in the order that YOU perceive them to be a threat. For example,
if earthquakes are your most serious threat, put them as number 1. You
may have things that you think are equally threatening - in that case,
rank them both at a number - this isn’t supposed to be hard.
Do you see why having a notebook (or better yet, a computer) to do this
with is handy? Don’t get frustrated if you have a couple of false
starts, deciding part way through a list to completely start over. This
is a good indication that your knowledge and awareness is expanding and
the knowledge and experience that you gain will serve you well. I’ve
been personally studying the entire survivalism field pretty
consistently for more than 20 years, and I still learn new things, and I
still add to my list of things to learn, skills to master and materials to buy.
You should now have a prioritized list of the hazards that you think are
significant. This allows you to devote your time, money and energy
resources to the most important things first. With this list, you can
start deciding what sorts of preparation you need to do to meet the
threat. For example, lets say that hurricanes are your most significant
concern (presumably you live in hurricane land). Hurricanes can cause
power outages, block roads, flood or damage homes, cause temporary food
shortages, create a big mess, etc. So, what do you need to survive?
What now?
All survival and survivalist preparation can be broken down into several
broad categories, knowledge, skills, experience, and materials. So,
list the things that you need in each area for the threat - for
knowledge, you need to know how to prepare, the skills you need are in
preparation for hurricanes (boarding / taping windows, first aid, home
repairs), you get experience by practicing the skills, and the materials
you need are things like plywood, masking tape, water storage
containers, food that doesn’t require refrigeration, etc. Do this for
each threat area.
The kinds of skills and materials you need can be very widespread.
Depending on the threat you’re planning for, you might want the ability
to recreate civilization as we know it. This is almost certainly
impossible for one person, or even one family - there are too many
skills needed, and too many kinds of specialty equipment and materials,
for one person to be competent at them all. This is why survival groups
or small communities are almost always preferable. You don’t always
need a veterinarian, for instance, but when you do need one, a plumber
won’t do.
As you complete this list, you’ll find that certain things are needed
for many different threats. First aid skills and materials are always
useful, you may find that they show up for every category. Stored food
and water might be needed for many things as well, while having and
operating a chainsaw might only be needed for a few.
You now have a roadmap of the skills and materials, that you need to
become self-reliant. The longer you pursue the field, the more
information that you’ll decide you’ll need. For example, you might
decide that you need to be proficient in emergency first aid, food
preservation (drying, smoking, canning, pickling) , animal husbandry,
engine mechanic, construction (design and building), fire fighting,
sailing, fishing, computer programming, ham radios, weaving cloth,
sewing, tanning leathers, bee keeping, accounting, trading, cabinet
making, farming, dentistry, childbirth, small military unit tactics,
advanced emergency medical treatment, improvised explosives, hunting,
trapping, welding, metal working, power production and generation,
telephone systems, and almost anything else you can think of.
Where to get trained: In addition to the various courses that are from
time to time discussed on the internet, your local community probably
offers a wide variety of courses that will help you in your quest.
Check with your local community college, high school adult program,
community center, or other educational programs. Just don’t expect to
see a category called “Survivalist Training”. Your local fire
department probably offers training in CPR and first aid, and if you can
join, they’ll offer you more and better training. The local law
enforcement agency may offer training as well as your county’s civil
defense / emergency preparedness office.
Where to get experience: The best way to learn some skills is to do it.
This can be difficult, since your plans may be based on skills you
simply can’t even start learning, yet. For example, learning to grow
food is not hard, but it does require some dirt and space. You may want
to learn how to fix small engines, but can’t take your car out of
service. There are lots of other examples.
Generally, you can offer your services as a volunteer to any one of a
number of organizations. For example, if you’re not sure how to cook
for large groups of people, volunteer at a food bank, meals-on-wheels,
or church group, and learn! If you want to learn how to build houses
(and fix them, and how to use tools), organizations like Habitat for
Humanity are available, just looking for helpers. You’ll learn some
skills, but more importantly, meet people who can show you more tips and
tricks. Organizations like the American Red Cross usually need disaster
workers, first aid instructors, etc., and they’ll train you.
Also, it may not be practical to study your specific area of interest,
but can learn something that’s closely related. If you don’t have a
field to farm, how about a back yard you can start growing a few
vegetables in? If you’re an apartment dweller, and don’t have a yard at
all, you can grow some vegetables, or even just flowers, in window
boxes. You probably can’t provide all your food needs from a window box
(unless it’s a huge window), but you can start finding out what it’s
like, what works, and what doesn’t.
Commercial Schools. In general, survivalist and survival oriented
commercial schools are an iffy proposition. There’s no standards for
the course content, and some instructors seem to think (and worse,
teach) that they’re way is the only one true way to do something.
Schools like this are dangerous, and should be avoided. Survival, and
Survivalism, is the art of the possible - there are lots of ways to
build a shelter, depending on what you have available, the time
available, and the weather you need to be sheltered from, no one style
is ideal. No one idea is right in the entire spectrum of knowledge and
learning, and it’s up to the student to be aware of the different styles
and schools of thought. Some schools are also quite expensive, and the
worth is left to the student to determine.
Areas that schools can be a great benefit in include shooting and
firearms. The more famous schools, like Thunder Ranch in Texas, and
Gunsite in Arizona, have taught thousands of people how to be the most
proficient with firearms they can be. They offer a graduated series of
classes to take a student from little or no experience to being
phenomenally quick and accurate with all sorts of firearms, but these
schools are not quick or cheap.
Materials. It’s almost impossible to completely develop a list of
everything that you might need to survive. Even the US Military, which
has a great deal of experience in people living in strange places under
less than ideal circumstances, finds that they neglect something or
other, and things they thought were important weren’t. It’s possible to
have a pretty good idea of what you need, though, with a little diligence and effort.
Keep track of everything you buy for a year, including food, toiletries,
cleaning supplies, clothes, etc. Don’t get too worried about doing it
for a year, although you should track it for a full year - peoples
appetites change over a year. You can start preparing with one
quarter’s list, you just might be modifying it. It’s more important to
get started than it is to wait hoping to get it all perfect in one
attempt, and find that time has run out. After a period of time, you’ll
have a good idea of what it takes to live and support yourself for that
period. You can begin stockpiling based on that list, after you take
into account the changes that are almost a sure thing - if you have
small kids, they’ll grow up and eat more, for example.
Inventory what’s on the shelf. Don’t worry too much about things that
have been there for a long time. In general, if you don’t have to
replace things within a year they aren’t a significant part of your
diet, and you don’t need to store them (except perhaps as a barter item).
Practice with new things. Buy some flour, and practice making
breads and things from scratch. Buy some whole grains, and a grinder,
and make your own flour. It’s critically important that you know how to
use these sorts of foods if you’re going to make them a part of your
survival plans, especially for children.
Getting the stuff - Develop a rotation program - whatever you get,
when you put it in storage, date it using a waterproof pen or pencil,
then use the oldest first. This will keep the freshest for emergencies.
Food - for fresh and canned, get one extra every time you buy something.
This includes common toiletries such as soap, toothpaste (and tooth
brushes), etc.
Clothing. First of all, save old things that might be a
little too ragged for regular use. Buy sturdy clothes. Learn to patch
things, and store the required materials (spare buttons, needles,
thread, scissors, etc.) You might even want to learn to knit, and
store the required materials. Books: The most comprehensive listing of
books that might be useful for survival and survivalists is posted once
or twice a month on the internet, in the misc.survivalism newsgroup. It
has hundreds of both non-fiction educational books, and fictional
motivational books. Barter: You may think that by having lots of stuff
you’ll be able to barter for everything else that you need.
Tools: Your roadmap will list many items that are best considered
tools. Things that you might not normally need, such as hand tools,
first aid and medical equipment, rope, farming implements (shovels,
rakes, etc.), kerosene or white gas lanterns, chain saws, power tools,
repair materials, etc. You can start determining what you need, and
putting these items on your list, with expected quantities. Have a
section to keep track of both the things you need, and the things that
you have and where they are - you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to
forget that you’ve already got something, and how hard it is to find
when you need it. This list is by no means complete or comprehensive,
but it does give an idea of some things that you may want to start
stockpiling.
Finances: Most likely, whatever you think your threat(s) will be,
your financial condition will be a significant factor. I personally
feel that an economic disaster (including a nationwide depression, and
possibly hyperinflation) is a strong possibility, and if you agree you
should do whatever you can do prepare for it. With societies current
“enjoy now, pay later” mentality, and the absolute fact that almost
nobody in the US has any significant liquid savings (your home doesn’t
count, since in an economic disaster you wouldn’t be able to sell it for
your mortgage cost), we are all in trouble. Combine that with the
impending crash of Social Security (the current 1996 average monthly
payment for social security is around $900) and people not having any
long term savings for retirement, we’re in a dangerous position.
In the near term, do everything you can to remove any short-term
(credit card, auto loan, home-equity loan) debt that you have. This
doesn’t mean getting a “bill consolidation” loan, it means cutting up
your credit cards, getting a second job for you and your spouse, and
paying the debt off. Once you have no regular expenses except for
telephone and utilities and perhaps your mortgage, you’re in a better
position to survive than most everyone in the US.
Are there times for short-term credit? Certainly, but not as a way
of life. I have to laugh (or cry) when I see people at the grocery
store, paying with their credit cards. It’s OK so long as they pay the
bill off completely each month, but how many people do that? How many
people do you know that are just increasing their credit card debt and
so long as they continue to pay the minimum every month, the credit card
companies will keep increasing their limits and giving them new cards.
I personally never buy any product on my credit card if it won’t be
around when the bill arrives, if I can. I pay cash for gasoline and
restaurant meals, and use my checking account for almost everything else
except airline tickets, hotels, and renting cars. It’s one way I use to
“sanity check” a purchase. It also means that I have large unused
balances on my credit cards, available for some emergency that might
require me to break my rules. Save all the cash you can, do without
things that aren’t necessary for your life. Instead of buying a new
car, maintain the one you have. Invest your money in your future - by
getting the things you’ll need for it, and by reducing your dependence
on forces and factors that you have no control over.
In the longer term, in addition to your home, you might want to
start collecting hard assets, including pre-1964 “junk” silver coins.
They’re called junk silver since they have no collectors value, but are
(almost) pure silver. You might still occasionally see silver coins in
circulation (if you’re incredibly lucky), if you do then snap them up.
Otherwise, you might start buying a few, dimes and quarters, as you’re
able to. But, don’t pay a huge premium over the bullion price. Get a
book on precious metals investing to find out more. Once you have some
silver, you might want to hedge your bets buy getting some gold. Again,
don’t pay a huge premium over the bullion price, and be very careful of
what you’re doing. Gold is too concentrated a form of wealth to be
very useful in an economic crisis - silver is probably better.
Major investments: Your planning may lead you to decide that you
need to make some very serious investments. You may decide that your
security requires you to move from the city you live in, and find a
retreat. You may decide that you need to buy a new or different
vehicle, or some items that have little use in your life other than
survivalism. If your personal threat assessment and roadmap leads you to
this conclusion, be careful. You don’t want to get yourself into
financial difficulties while you’re trying to prepare yourself for
survival. Other than that, the resources listed in the misc.survivalism
books.list are much better able to describe t he things to look for and
watch out for.
High Court Extends Gun Rights Nationwide
The Supreme Court says the Constitution’s “right to keep and bear arms” applies
nationwide as a restraint on the ability of government to limit its
application.
MORE DETAILS:
http://www.fox5vegas.com/tu/5QPeLtrb6.html
This is a collection point for the news, all types, not ‘on the street’ kinds, a lot of science posts here:
Page 2, deals more with money:
http://blog.taragana.com/pr/page/2/
With clinton’s name, I had to check this October 2009 report:
President Bill Clinton Honors LeapFrog Investments(R), Microinsurance Fund, as the ‘Insurer to the Poor’
NEW YORK -
In the Closing Plenary of the Clinton Global Initiative 2009, former President Bill Clinton featured LeapFrog Investments(R), which raised the world’s first microinsurance fund. Before an audience of 1000 global leaders, President Clinton drew a direct link between the work of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to bring microcredit to millions of people, the ‘Banker to the Poor,’ and the work of LeapFrog as the global leader in microinsurance: “LeapFrog is quickly becoming the ‘Insurer to the Poor’. Just like Yunus, [LeapFrog] is the first out of the gate, the first microinsurance fund in the world.”
Nuestro Barrio - Urban Farming in South Phoenix
“Our most famous Nuestro Barrio resident, Nicholas Cortez has made the news again.
Showcased are several projects at his home including a greywater project done by
students in this Spring’s Water Harvesting Certification class, a site design by
Jaime Mazzeo, gardens by Tami Stass and community support from Wendy Reese who has
seen her Master’s Degree turn into a neighborhood revitalization project.”
Prince Charles’ favourite garden designer plans productive landscape
It was the ultra-modernist makeover that put Prince Charles at loggerheads with
one of Britain’s foremost architects.
But the latest vision of Chelsea Barracks will see the site undergo a green transformation,
with Prince-friendly features including beehives and a market garden.
‘It should be as productive as possible, rather than just be ornamental,’ said Mr
Wilkie, who many suspect has been brought in to appease the prince. Key features
include a nuttery - walnut and hazelnut trees planted around a central square -
as well as fruit orchards and space for beehives.
Sustainable Agriculture and Urban Gardens Research Delegation to CUBA, November
12 - 21, 2010
Global Exchange organizes regular delegations of professors and practitioners of
organic agriculture to Cuba, some of whom have subsequently developed ongoing exchange
programs through their universities and communities. There is no lack of enthusiasm.
It is only the U.S. embargo that interferes with the full development of these joint
projects.
Vancouver Board of Education School Food Garden Policy Statement - June 2010
The Vancouver Board of Education recognizes the important role school food gardens
can play in students’ learning. Garden-based learning can enhance academic achievement
through integration of hands-on experiences into diverse subjects such as math,
science, nutrition and environmental education. Garden- based learning also allows
students to discover and experience fresh, healthy food and to make healthy food
choices.
Michael Hansen - brilliant urban agriculture photographer
Michael Hanson is an award winning photographer based in Seattle, WA and was recently
named one of the World’s Top Travel Photographers by Popular Photography Magazine.
In the midst of a summer sleeping on buses or in chain hotels throughout the Appalachians
while playing baseball in the Atlanta Braves minor league organization, Michael
started to make pictures. The unique environment, personalities, and lifestyle of
minor league dovetailed with Michael’s sensibility for documentary photography.
Over the two years he played with the Braves, Michael shot a series that sparked
his post-baseball photography career.
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Stories here:
City Farmer News [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103524962945&s=1304&e=001DJn5zVejL_6GwkV1nlVKO2pQFy5JkGR0x1R2ehpbrlEsesx33Agm87Xp6DJ02rpVXtqL4FqO4gpIdMEwUbbMszq_nITx9tuwQDlIPzGIhZx19fj—WEUuQ==]
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Michael Levenston
City Farmer - Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture
Thanks for the ping at #7630 granny. Yeah, thanks alot. You know how clicking on one link, leads to clicking on another link, which leads to clicking on another link, which leads to...
Well you get the picture...pretty soon you’re link-lost and 30-45 minutes of your life have ticked off.
Thanks alot, granny. :)
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Asian Oven Omelet
Asian Oven Omelet
A great sour of low-cost protein, eggs are an ideal way to liven up any meal on a budget. If you enjoy egg foo yong, you’re sure to like this recipe from Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana.
6 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients
* 2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
* 2 teaspoons canola oil
* 1 package (8 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms
* 4 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced, divided
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
* 3 eggs
* 6 egg whites
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Directions
* Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles or save for another use.
* Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse in
* cold water; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
*
* Meanwhile, in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat,
* cook celery in canola oil for 1 minute. Stir in the mushrooms, 2
* tablespoons green onions and ginger; cook and stir for 7 minutes or
* until mushrooms are lightly browned. Stir into noodles.
*
* Whisk the eggs, egg whites, sesame oil, sugar and salt. Stir into
* noodle mixture; spread into an even layer in the skillet. Cook on
* medium for 2 minutes.
*
* Bake, uncovered at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cut into
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Asian Oven Omelet (continued)
Directions (continued)
* wedges. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Drizzle with soy
* sauce. Yield: 6 servings.
*
Nutrition Facts: One wedge equals 221 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 160 mg cholesterol, 597 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Zucchini Oven Omelet
Zucchini Oven Omelet
Having been married for 50 years, I’ve had a lot of experience cooking meals for family and friends. They enjoy whatever I make, but this variation of a standard omelet is everyone’s favorite.
4-6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
* 2 cups chopped zucchini
* 1/4 cups chopped green pepper
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 6 eggs, lightly beaten
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
* 1 tablespoon butter, melted
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
* In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute zucchini and green pepper in oil
* until tender, about 3 minutes. Combine eggs, Parmesan cheese, cream,
* butter, salt and pepper; pour over the vegetable mixture. Cook and
* stir gently for 3 minutes or until eggs are set on bottom. Top with
* cheese.
*
* Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until eggs are set and cheese is
* melted. Yield: 4-6 servings.
*
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 223 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 230 mg cholesterol, 369 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.
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Jack Cheese Oven Omelet
Jack Cheese Oven Omelet
Although it’s easy, the omelet looks like you fussed. Sometimes I toss in mushrooms and cheddar cheese for a different flavor.
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
* 8 bacon strips, diced
* 4 green onions, sliced
* 8 eggs
* 1 cup milk
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
* 2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Directions
* In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1
* tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion in drippings
* until tender; set aside.
*
* In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, seasoned salt, 2 cups cheese,
* bacon and sauteed onions. Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking
* dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with
* remaining cheese. Yield: 6 servings.
*
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 352 calories, 26 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 338 mg cholesterol, 619 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 24 g protein.
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Golden Oven Omelet
Golden Oven Omelet
When I have many mouths to feed and little time on my hands, this is the recipe I reach for. Actually, I’ve made it so many times, I know it by heart!
12-14 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 18 eggs
* 1 cup milk
* 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
* 2 teaspoons salt
Directions
* Pour butter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a bowl, beat eggs,
* milk, sour cream, onions and salt until smooth. Pour into pan. Bake,
* uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted
* near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes. Yield: 12-14
* servings.
*
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 168 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 295 mg cholesterol, 468 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 9 g protein.
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Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add ginger and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the teriyaki sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add rice and mixed vegetables; cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
* 2 teaspoons canola oil
* 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
* 2 tablespoons lime juice
* 1 teaspoon brown sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* 3 cups cold cooked rice
* 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
Directions
* In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add
* ginger and garlic; saute 1 minute longer or until garlic is tender.
* Add the teriyaki sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, salt and hot pepper
* sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
* Add rice and mixed vegetables; cook and stir over medium heat until
* vegetables are tender. Yield: 6 servings.
*
Nutrition Facts: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 169 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 286 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.
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Granny notes:
If I had served one of the above to my mother, she would have also expected refried pinto beans, iced tea and either tortillas or corn bread.... [I prefer cornbread]...and sliced tomatoes.
Yes, I did learn a lot about cooking from mom, such as “add more water to the soup, we have company .....and that pot already was brimming with anything she could fit in.
I still laugh, at the year my step dad took over stew making, it was odd but good, she told him to put some of everything in the freezer in it, and he did, used most of her frozen watermelon in the soup pot.
granny......
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Yummy Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
Posted By mary On June 15, 2010 @ 8:48 pm In Cooking, Gluten Free Recipes | No Comments
This is my mom’s recipe for zucchini bread that I have modified and changed to gluten free. I hope you all enjoy it.
Mom’s Zucchini Bread, Gluten Free
* 2 Eggs
* 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
* 1 Cup Sugar
* 2 Teaspoons Gluten Free Vanilla
* 1 1/2 Cups freshly shredded Zucchini
* 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
* 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
* 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
* 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
* 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
* 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Gluten Free Flour mix*
* 1 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
* 1 Cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat eggs, sugar, and oil in a large bowl with electric mixer. Add vanilla and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and xanthan gum.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir by hand to mix well. Add zucchinni and chopped nuts and stir to combine.
Pour into a greased 9×5 loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 60 to 70 minutes. Until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Let me know what you think of it.
*You can use Bob’s Gluten Free All Purpose Flour or the following All Purpose Flour.
All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
* 1 Cup White Rice Flour
* 1/2 Cup Tapioca Flour
* 1/2 Cup Cornstarch
Sift all ingredients several times through a sifter to make sure that they are well blended. Use this flour mix as you would regular all purpose flour.
Mary Blackburn has been gluten free since 1988 and is the owner of http://www.easyglutenfreeliving.com [1]. She invites you to visit her site for more gluten free living tips and recipes. While you’re there, take a moment to sign up for The Gluten Free Gazette, her bi-weekly newsletter filled with articles and answers to your questions about gluten, gluten free living and celiac disease.
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>>>used most of her frozen watermelon in the soup pot.<<<
LOL, maybe a Cold Fruit Gazapacho.
Don’t know about fruit in my vegetable soups...
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217207.htm
Lancaster Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Spinach with Best Enjoyed By Dates of June 19 to June 27, 2010 Due to Possible Health Risk
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:07:00 -0500
Lancaster Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling fresh Spinach with the Best Enjoyed By dates of 19 JUN 10 through 27 JUN 10 sold under the brand names Krisp-Pak, Lancaster Fresh, Giant, and America’s Choice because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall extends only to products with this Use-by Date or Product Code and sold in the following states: New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia...
[more details at link]
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217376.htm
P&G Voluntarily Recalls 4 Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray in the United States
Media Contacts:
U.S. Media
Crystal W. Harrell, PhD, +1.513.622.2880
harrell.cw@pg.com
Paul Fox, +1.513.884.2592
fox.pd@pg.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 24, 2010 - Cincinnati - The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling its 4-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.
The company said it is taking this voluntary precautionary step after finding that the product formulation may not meet the expiration dates on the package. This recall is not a result of consumer complaints.
P&G is removing the product in question from store shelves. Consumers who have product with the UPC codes listed below and marked with an expiration date prior to June 2013 should simply discard the affected product. For further information on the product being recalled or to request a replacement coupon or refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8853 (Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM US ET, Saturday, 10AM – 3PM US ET).
The product name is: VapoSpray 4 Hour Nasal Spray by Sinex with a UPC code of 3 23900 00082 7. Prior to June 2009, this product was also sold as Sinex Nasal Spray in both a spray (UPC Code 3 23900 00082 7) and Ultra Fine Mist package (UPC Code 3 23900 00085 8).
Anyone experiencing an adverse reaction or quality problem with this or any medication should consult a health care professional and notify the FDA’s MedWatch Program 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 Web site at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm217403.htm
Pure Base Distrbution Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Wheat in “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate” and “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread”
Contact:
Alan Portney
909-230-6890
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 25, 2010 - Pure Base Distribution, LLC of Ontario, CA is recalling its 4 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate” and 7 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread” items because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat. People who have allergies to milk and/or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. If you or a member of your household is allergic to milk or wheat products, do not consume these products, but return them to your retailer for a full refund.
“Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate” and “Pure Base Garlic Spread – Ready to Spread” were distributed nationwide in online and traditional retail stores.
The “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate” product comes in 4 ounce clear plastic bottles and “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread” comes in 7 ounce clear plastic bottles. Both items have lot numbers and Best By Date stamped at the top of their red cap. Affected Lot Numbers with their Best By Dates are as follows:
Pure Base Garlic Spread Concentrate:
92221, Best By 8/10/2010
92391, Best By 8/27/2010
92661, Best By 9/23/2010
92921, Best By 10/19/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100341, Best By 2/3/2011
100971, Best By 4/7/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
Pure Base Garlic Spread Ready to Spread:
92641, Best By 9/21/2010
93021, Best By 10/29/2010
93291, Best By 11/25/2010
100391, Best By 2/8/2011
101181, Best By 4/28/2011
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk- and wheat-containing products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk and wheat on the label. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.
Distribution of the products has been suspended until the FDA and the company are certain that the products are properly labeled.
Consumers who have purchased 4 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Concentrate” and 7 ounce bottles of “Pure Base Garlic Spread - Ready to Spread” items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-980-7474, ext 105, Monday through Friday 9 AM – 4 PM Pacific Standard Time.
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