Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
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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
You can find more information about FDA Patient Safety News , and watch or download the video program on our web site (http://www.fda.gov/psn). Stories in the December 2009 edition include:
Boxed Warning about Tissue Injury with IV Promethazine
Intra-arterial and subcutaneous administration of promethazine are contraindicated…
Certain Philips HeartStart AEDs Recalled
Affected HeartStart FR2+ AEDs may have a memory chip failure that could make them inoperable and prevent therapy from being delivered…
Certain Unomedical Pulmonary Resuscitators Recalled
A malfunction may make it difficult to resuscitate a patient properly…
Important Changes for Heparin
Due to a change in the reference standard, the potency of heparin marketed in the U.S. will now be reduced by about 10 percent…
Medtronic Sutureless Connector Catheters Incompatible with IsoMed Pumps
The catheter may not connect completely to the pump, even if it appears to be securely connected…
Radiation Overdoses from CT Scans
FDA concerned that situation could reflect more widespread problems with CT quality assurance programs…
Reporting Adverse Events to FDA’s MedWatch
FDA’s MedWatch program relies on healthcare professionals and consumers to report to serious problems with the medical products they prescribe, dispense, or use…
For more FDA Patient Safety News , visit http://www.fda.gov/psn . Please send any comments, questions or suggestions about the program to PSNews@fda.gov
Here’s your chance to be your own economist -
Now PLEASE don’t delete the source data! (as climate ‘scientists’ did)
http://beyourowneconomist.com/auto_charts/c.html
>>>Radiation Overdoses from CT Scans
FDA concerned that situation could reflect more widespread problems with CT quality assurance programs…<<<
NOW you tell me..... Just had one last week...
Will have to ask wife if I now glow in the dark...
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm192404.htm
Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall of Premium Edge Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball Cat Food
Company Contact:
800-977-8797
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 27, 2009 - On September 23, Diamond Pet Foods issued a voluntary recall for Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat and Premium Edge Hairball cat because they have the potential to produce Thiamine Deficiency. Today’s announcement provides additional information from the company’s posted announcement of September 23 when the initial recall information was provided.
Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. At the first stage the cat may show decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. These ultimately may result in the death of the animal if left untreated. If your cat has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The affected products were distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
The affected date codes were RAF0501A22X 18lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0501A2X 6 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAF0802B12X 18lb (BB30FEB11), RAH0501A22X 18 lb. (BB28NOV10), RAH0501A2X 6lb. (BB28NOV10, BB30NOV10, BB08DEC10)
To date, 21 cases of thiamine deficiency in cats have been reported and confirmed by Diamond. The reports have been confined to the New York and Pennsylvania areas and none have been received since October 19.
Diamond has tested the product and found the cat foods were deficient in thiamine. Samples taken by the FDA indicated that there were additional lots with insufficient levels of thiamine. No other complaints have been reported on any other product manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods.
Consumers who have purchased the affected lots are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-977-8797, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.
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I’m thinking there’s just tooooo much traffic online,<<<
Somehow, all this shopping on line, does not satisfy me.
There was a time, when the Christmas music and decorations in the stores heralded the holiday, as well as the sales.
Maybe the 20% increase in sales, is due to the use of credit cards .....
(Sorry for delay in answering - since last Friday, I have been processing a deer. Froze some made some sausage and just finished canning last of it.)[DW]<<<
Good for you and of course, I knew that you would know more about it, than I do.
Thank you for explaining how it is done, for I had forgotten the air flow part of it.
You are welcome.....
Glad it interested you.
Granny have you seen this website?
http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm <<<
Yes, there is a lot of information there, it is one of those
“pack a lunch” web sites....for you will be hungry before you get off it.
http://beyourowneconomist.com/auto_charts/c.html <<<
Thanks for the link, very interesting.
Couple of surprises, noted.
Now if there was extra money to invest....
Will have to ask wife if I now glow in the dark...<<<
Well do you?
A general interest news blog, several interesting posts/links.
Dubai and their money woes.
Black Screen for your computer with the new Microsoft updates.
>>>Diamond Pet Foods Announces Recall<<<
Well, did my own bit of recall...
Then sent the following:
Mr. David C. Gum, Pres., CEO
National Fruit Product Co., Inc.
After decades of trusting in White House brands for superior apple products, I am now totally distrusting and disappointed!
About two weeks ago, I purchased a gallon size White House 100% Apple Juice. Looking at the back label, I even see the U.S. Flag with the “Proud to be U.S. Owned” inscription under it. Good color, and based on prior experience, thought it would go well with Thanksgiving dinner.
What a letdown! Flat, tasteless, unappetizing to everyone who tried it! Didn’t even taste like apple.
As I was pouring out the half gallon that was left, (which would never have happened if it had been drinkable) I decided to just check the expiration date - 2011 - OK, but then at the end of the date code was the biggest disappointment of all - “CONCENTRATE/CHINA”.
What a disservice to all the fine apple growers in Winchester, Virginia area! What deceitful product labeling! While I am sure you will say that you met all the ‘technical legal details’ required in labeling, I find it inexcusable!
As an officer of The Apple Processors Association, Member of Virginia Apple Processors, this type of product under your premium brand is a travesty. It also diminishes the Virginia Grown and Virginia’s Finest programs. Millions of dollars over 100 years to build a product brand and label - only to throw it away for some cheaper concentrate being massively dumped by China... Particularly when they are so lax in their quality control, sanitation and contamination. Inexcusable!
Well, it cost you this customer!
You can subtract that from your bottom line.
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So there! They now can’t say they don’t know how this customer feels... [DW]
>>>Will have to ask wife if I now glow in the dark...<<<
Well do you?<<<
LOL she said that she thought I had been trying to polish my tarnished warped halo...
The Clark County School District said Lowman and Manch Elementary schools have
been locked down because of police activity in the area of Craig Road and
Nellis Boulevard.
MORE DETAILS:
http://www.fox5vegas.com/tu/5LJrRdl1X.html
Listen to the police here:
http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?ctid=1745
choose Police and Fire.
It has been going on for a long time, the Swat team is arriving.
Las Vegas is exploding today.
Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride) - Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Audience: Psychiatric healthcare professionals
Sanofi-Aventis and FDA notified healthcare professionals of changes to the Warnings and Overdosage sections of the Prescribing Information for Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride), indicated for the treatment of depression. The new safety information states that extreme caution should be used when this drug is given to patients who have a family history of sudden death, cardiac dysrhythmias, and cardiac conduction disturbances; and that seizures precede cardiac dysrhythmias and death in some patients.
Read the complete MedWatch 2009 Safety summary, including a link to the Dear Healthcare Professional letter, at:
Weekly Harvest Newsletter
Sustainable Agriculture News Briefs - December 2, 2009
Weekly sustainable agriculture news and resources gleaned from the Internet by NCAT staff for the ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Web site. The Weekly Harvest Newsletter is also available online (http://attra.ncat.org/newsletter/archives.html#wh).
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News & Resources
* Farm Income Forecast Down For 2009e
* Report Addresses Market Barriers for Organic Farmers
* Farmers Market Site Upgrades Usability
* Study Shows Benefits of No-Till
* Agricultural Justice Project Accepting Comments
* Women in Agriculture Conference Seeks Proposals
Funding Opportunities
* Specialty Crop Research Initiative Grant
* Iowa Organic Producer Training Grant
* Southern Risk Management Education Grant
Coming Events
* Midwest Dairy Expo
* Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Webinar
* Alabama Forage Conference
Organic Small Grains Webinar Tomorrow!
To learn about Making Organic Small Grains Work on Your Farm, tune into ATTRA’s latest webinar (http://www.attra.ncat.org/webinars2009/organicsmallgrains), Thursday December 3rd at 11AM MST.
News & Resources
Farm Income Forecast Down For 2009
http://www.ers.usda.gov/features/farmincome/
USDA Economic Research Service has released the 2009 Farm Income Forecast. Net farm income is forecast to be $57 billion in 2009, down $30 billion (34.5 percent) from 2008. In 2009, crop prices have continued to decline and prices for livestock animals and products have experienced sharp declines. With economic conditions deteriorating worldwide, demand for exports has tailed off, with few options available to expand marketing elsewhere. Sharply declining demand in 2009 has forced farmers to accept prices that are lower than were expected earlier in the year when production plans were made.
Report Addresses Market Barriers for Organic Farmers
Organic farms and land in organic production have not kept up with overall growth in the organic sector. Previous California Institute for Rural Studies research has identified marketing challenges as a key factor limiting the growth of the organic sector. Through a cooperative agreement with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service the study, Breaking Down Market Barriers for Small and Mid-Sized Organic Growers (http://cirsinc.org/Documents/Pub1109.1.PDF) (PDF/173KB), explores the principal marketing barriers facing small and medium organic growers in California.
Farmers Market Site Upgrades Usability
http://farmersmarketcoalition.org/web-site-upgrades/
A newly upgraded Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) website (http://farmersmarketcoalition.org/) made its online debut last week, strengthening the Coalition’s power to serve as a national hub for the exchange of farmers market best practices. Of particular note, the new design of the Farmers Market Resource Library (http://farmersmarketcoalition.org/resources/) includes a robust assortment of features: users can rate and comment on entries, customize their searches, and submit their own documents, links, and videos to share with fellow market practitioners. FMC invites market managers, state associations, service providers, and producers to take advantage of these usability improvements by submitting resources to share with their peers, inspiring innovation and excellence within the farmers market community.
Study Shows Benefits of No-Till
http://www.agriculture.com/ag/story.jhtml;jsessionid=JGQ3FY014YZW0CQCEASB5VQ?storyid=/templatedata/ag/story/data/1259598537915.xml
A tillage study was established in 1981 at the University of Nebraska Rogers Memorial Farm, 10 miles east of Lincoln, to gain experience with various tillage systems. Across the years, they have shown that continuous no-till builds soil structure, usually has the highest yield and is the most profitable. The no-till treatment developed a better root system and stood better than the disked treatment. The no-till averaged 235 bushels/acre versus 210 for the disked trial.
Related ATTRA Publication: Conservation Tillage
http://attra.org/attra-pub/consertill.html
Agricultural Justice Project Accepting Comments
http://www.foginfo.org/enews/dec09/dec09_1.php
The Agricultural Justice Project (AJP) is a non-profit initiative to create fairness and equity in our food system through the development of social justice standards for organic and sustainable agriculture. The AJP standards (http://www.agriculturaljusticeproject.org/standards.html) were developed over four years of stakeholder input — involving farmers, farmworkers, and indigenous, retail, and consumer groups — and are an attempt to codify ilegitimate claims of ‘social justice’ in organic and sustainable agriculture. AJP depends on public and stakeholder participation to help set the bar high for social justice in our food system. The standards are revised once every five years, and the public comment period for the AJP standards is open until Dec. 31, 2009.
Women in Agriculture Conference Seeks Proposals
http://www.agrisk.umn.edu/wia/Conferences/WIA2010/proposals.aspx
The 2010 National Extension Women in Agriculture Educators Conference will bring together private and public sector educators, crop insurance agents, lenders, and other agricultural professionals who are involved in outreach education, to share ongoing and emerging successful risk management education efforts directed toward women and their families who are involved in production agriculture. Conference participants will learn about educational efforts which assist women producers to effectively manage financial, production, marketing, legal and human resource risks associated with their agribusinesses. Concurrent session presentations are being solicited which highlight successful risk management education programming efforts, and which particularly emphasize programs geared toward women who are involved in production agriculture. Poster exhibit topics may highlight current successful women in agriculture programming efforts or other educational programs. Proposal submissions are due January 7, 2010.
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Funding Opportunities
Specialty Crop Research Initiative Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=50092
The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) was established to solve critical industry issues through research and extension activities. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. SCRI will give priority to projects that are multistate, multi-institutional, or trans-disciplinary; and include explicit mechanisms to communicate results to producers and the public. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas: research in plant breeding, genetics, and genomics to improve crop characteristics; efforts to identify and address threats from pests and diseases, including threats to specialty crop pollinators; efforts to improve production efficiency, productivity, and profitability over the long term; new innovations and technology, including improved mechanization and technologies that delay or inhibit ripening; and methods to prevent, detect, monitor, control, and respond to potential food safety hazards in the production and processing of specialty crops.
Proposals are due January 14, 2010.
Iowa Organic Producer Training Grant
http://ivfoodsystemplanning.wordpress.com/2009/09/17/local-food-producer-grants-of-up-to-250-available-to-farmers-interested-in-organic-production/
The Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Regional Food Initiative, I-Food group has identified the need to support access to organic food, access to resources and training for organic farm production, and support for organic farmers in the region. The groups have developed a plan to promote the integration and utilization of locally produced food across the Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Poweshiek, Tama, and Meskwaki Settlement regions. Organic Producer Training Grants of up to $250 are intended to help organic producers and those who want to change to organic
production practices.
Proposals are due December 31, 2009.
Southern Risk Management Education Grant
http://srmec.uark.edu/grants.html
The Southern Risk Management Education Center (SRMEC), in conjunction with the Western, North Central, and Northeastern Regional Centers, announces a funding opportunity for projects that help farm and ranch families succeed through targeted risk management strategies. The return sought on the investment of the grant awards is the improved ability of farm and ranch families to manage the risks associated with farming and ranching businesses.
Proposals are due December 15, 2009.
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Coming Events
Midwest Dairy Expo
http://www.mnmilk.org/Midwest-Dairy-Expo-December-8-9-2009
December 8-9, 2009
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Mark your calendars and plan on joining us at the Midwest’s premier dairy show featuring the best in educational and networking opportunities for today’s dairy producer.
Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Webinar
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/834622297
December 8, 2009
During this webinar, we’ll provide National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition members and allies an opportunity to learn more about the relationship between agriculture and climate change and how sustainable production methods can help farmers adapt to climate change and also mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. We’ll explore what cap and trade is, what allowances and offsets are, and also what is happening with federal climate change legislation.
Alabama Forage Conference
http://southeastfarmpress.com/news_archive/forage-conference-1016/
December 10, 2009
Livingston, Alabama
At this conference, livestock producers will have an excellent chance to hear the latest research and information on forages and grazing management from some of the nation’s top authorities.
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New & Updated Publications
Aquaculture Enterprises: Considerations and Strategies
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/11/18/aquaculture_enterprises_considerations_a_1
Building Sustainable Places
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/11/11/building_sustainable_places
Organic System Plans: Livestock Production
http://attra.ncat.org/calendar/new_pubs.php/2009/11/30/organic_system_plans_livestock_productio
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http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/prevention/medicine/tamiflu_mixing_qa.html
Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules
December 1, 2009 4:00 PM ET
Is there a shortage of oral suspension (liquid) Tamiflu®?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the maker of Tamiflu® (Roche)External Web Site Icon have said that available supplies of liquid Tamiflu® for children are limited.
What is being done about this?
A pharmacist can make a Tamiflu® suspension (liquid) using available Tamiflu® adult capsules, which are not in short supply. CDC has alerted pharmacists about this option and provided instructions on how to prepare a suspension using adult capsules. Some pharmacies, including some chains, can do this already, others are not yet prepared. Children’s doses of Tamiflu® are also available in capsules.
What can I do if my child cannot swallow capsules?
If your doctor prescribes Tamiflu® capsules for your child and your child cannot swallow capsules, the prescribed capsules may be opened, mixed with a thick sweetened liquid, and given that way.
What liquids can I use?
A thick sweetened liquid, such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup, that masks the flavor of the medicine can be mixed with the contents of the Tamiflu® capsule. You don’t have to use chocolate syrup but thick, sweet liquids work best at covering up the taste of the medicine. The child should consume the liquid mixture entirely.
If my child can’t swallow capsules, how do I open Tamiflu® capsules and mix the medicine?
Pour a small amount (about a spoonful) of the thick sweetened liquid into a cup or bowl. Carefully open the Tamiflu capsule prescribed by your doctor and pour out all of the powder inside the capsule and mix it into the liquid. The exact amount of liquid used doesn’t matter, as long as the powder inside the capsule is mixed in well. All of the medicine may not dissolve, just be sure it is all well mixed. Use only the prescribed dose.
What will I need to do this?
You will need
* The prescribed Tamiflu® capsule
* A small bowl or cup
* A spoon
* A spoonful of a thick sweetened liquid, such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup
How do I mix the ingredients?
* Pour a small amount (about a spoonful) of the thick sweetened liquid into a cup or bowl.
* Holding one capsule over the bowl, carefully pull the capsule open and pour the complete contents of the capsule into the bowl.
* Stir the mixture and give the entire dose to the child with a spoon.
Should my child take all of the mixture??
Yes, make sure your child takes all of the medicine mixture.
For additional information see:
Video 0f Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules
CDC: Caregiver Instruction Sheet: Opening and Mixing Tamiflu® Capsules with Liquids if Child Cannot Swallow Capsules [PDF]
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