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Health Reform: Helping the States Help the Poor
POSTED BY Grace-Marie Turner on November 8, 2017 .
Many Catholics, especially Catholic leaders, have been conflicted over bills that have been presented to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act: They strenuously object to the ACA's affront to religious liberty yet they know it offers access to health insurance for millions, including those who have been left behind in our bifurcated system.
Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued a statement in June about a discussion draft of health reform legislation that was then before the Senate, the Better Care Reconciliation Act. He praised its life protections: "The Bishops value language in the legislation recognizing that abortion is not health care by attempting to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to pay for abortion or plans that cover it. While questions remain about the provisions and whether they will remain in the final bill, if retained and effective this would correct a flaw in the Affordable Care Act by fully applying the longstanding and widely-supported Hyde amendment protections. Full Hyde protections are essential and must be included in the final bill."
The leadership in the Senate, the House, and the White House know that any future health reform legislation must contain these strong life protections.
But in his statement, Bishop Dewane criticized the Senate bill for its "detrimental impact on the poor and vulnerable." In particular, he cited the proposal for "a 'per-capita cap' on Medicaid funding, and [that] connects yearly increases to formulas that would provide even less to those in need than the House bill. These changes will wreak havoc on low-income families and struggling communities, and must not be supported."
He cited as the greatest concern spending reductions in Medicaid, the program that is jointly funded by the federal and state governments to finance health care for the poor, blind, disabled, frail elderly, pregnant women and children, and, under the ACA, also to single, non-disabled adults.
Several bills considered by the Congress this year would reduce federal spending for Medicaid over the next ten years. But the formula is a relatively small reduction in the rate of increase in spending from current law. Federal Medicaid actuaries estimated that under the bill that passed the House in May, Medicaid would spend an average of $8,673 a year on traditional Medicaid recipients next year and $11,948 in 2026. That is how a "reduction" in spending looks in Washington.
A subsequent bill offered by Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina sought to equalize Medicaid spending across the states over time rather than having a few states receive a very disproportionate share of federal dollars, as they do today.
The Graham-Cassidy bill took a different approach than health reform bills considered earlier this year by the House and Senate. It is built around the undeniable truth that the federal government is completely out of its element in trying to micromanage something as vast, complex, and personal as the U.S. health sector. Their bill would devolve authority and additional resources to the states to oversee health insurance and health spending programs in their states.
The bill would leave most of the taxes in the Affordable Care Act in place and would distribute the money to the states, also allowing more waivers to the states so they could tailor health programs to better meet the needs of their residents. The Graham-Cassidy bill also has very strong life protections, developed under the guidance of former Sen. Rick Santorum who is working with them in developing the bill.
While the Graham-Cassidy bill did not come before the Senate for a vote, the concept of Federalism upon which it is based is likely to be the basis for new legislation the Congress is expected to consider next year when it returns to this issue. Federalism is basically subsidiarity in public policy.
The bill would give states much more flexibility to manage their Medicaid and health care exchange programs. States would be given new flexibility to deliver better services, target services to those most in need, and make the programs more responsive and efficient. In the current Washington-centric system, states must fight through Washington's regulatory thicket to make even minor changes to their health care programs. This keeps them from being able to make changes and adjustments to better fit spending and care delivery to the needs of their citizens.
For example, states would be able to combine Medicaid, CHIP, and exchange dollars to help people obtain more seamless coverage for themselves and their families rather than being bounced in and out of government programs when their income changes even by small amounts. This would provide the opportunity for people and families to have more stable coverage and for states to provide more options and opportunities for residents in the individual and small group markets to get more affordable policies.
Many single adults on Medicaid would be able to move into private coverage, freeing vital Medicaid resources to provide better care and better access to care for poorer, more vulnerable citizens who rely on the program.
Assessing the facts will help us find the right path.
There currently are more than 72 million Americans on Medicaid. It is the fastest growing health program in the country. The ACA dramatically expanded access to the program to cover, for the first time, able-bodied, childless adults above the poverty line. The health overhaul law provided a big incentive for states to enroll these individuals: The federal government picked up 100% of the costs at first, dropping to 90% in 2020 and beyond.
Because of Obamacare, the federal government pays states much more to enroll these individuals than it does to cover children, blind and disabled adults, pregnant women, and the frail elderly. The federal government matches only 50% to 75% of the costs of these traditional Medicaid recipients.
Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia expanded Medicaid, and most have expended major efforts to enroll these newly-eligible recipients while often neglecting those who are much more in need. Unfortunately, this means many needy and vulnerable Medicaid recipients now are on waiting lists for services, and they must compete with millions of new Medicaid enrollees for access to the same number of physicians. The National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control found that primary care doctors are 73% more likely to reject Medicaid patients relative to those who are privately insured, and specialists were 63% more likely to reject them.
Medicaid is expanding beyond the capacity of the medical profession to provide services and for states to pay. Ohio expanded Medicaid under ObamaCare and saw its rolls increase beyond the expected 447,000 to 725,000, causing a financial crisis in the state—even with the generous federal matching payment. As a result, the state has had to cut back elsewhere. Now, nearly 60,000 disabled citizens in Ohio are waiting to receive supplemental state services while hundreds of thousands of able-bodied adults jumped ahead of them to get full Medicare coverage.
These vulnerable citizens should not be forced to wait for Medicaid services while their states aggressively work to enroll these new recipients, who should and would be given other options for coverage.
With the new flexibility the states would have, they could give residents the option of having private plans many would prefer, with better access to physicians and coordinated care than Medicaid allows today. And that would allow Medicaid to focus more on providing better care for those citizens who have no other options for care.
We must improve this program, but, because the federal government is so deeply involved in micromanaging it, states have little opportunity to develop creative, local solutions. The Congress wants to change that.
Governors are anxious to help their citizens get better access to care with creative new health care delivery and financing options. Some examples:
Indiana launched its popular Healthy Indiana program a decade ago, giving lower-income uninsured citizens the option of insurance that works more like private coverage: If they contribute a modest amount to an account to fund their routine care, they will have the assurance of 100% coverage for larger medical bills.
Rhode Island received a Medicaid block grant from the Bush administration in 2008 that is similar to the funding plan in Graham-Cassidy. Rhode Island reduced its Medicaid expenditures without cutting recipients from its rolls. The flexibility of the block grant meant it didn't have to play mother-may-I with Washington for every program change and was therefore able to target resources more efficiently to recipients. The program has succeeded under both Republican and Democratic governors in delivering better, more targeted care to its Medicaid populations.
In a recent speech at the Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, FL, Bishop James Conley said that "any health reform must be economically realistic and financially sustainable. We can't help anyone, including ourselves, if we are insolvent. If we commit ourselves to health services, then we need to have the will and the ability to really pay for them. That's a moral issue, not simply a practical one."
Many states find that Medicaid is consuming so much of their state budgets that they are forced to cut spending on education, transportation, public safety, and other vital public services their citizens rely on. Giving states more control over their Medicaid spending so they can stretch Medicaid dollars further will allow the states to balance these federal services without the federal government tipping the scales toward spending on health care—which is often encumbered by wasteful bureaucratic restrictions.
This is true subsidiarity—moving decisions closest to those affected by them.
Finally, many in the faith community were alarmed about reports about the number of people who would not have health coverage under the Senate bill (22 million) and the House bill (23 million), according to the Congressional Budget Office. Health and tax policy expert Ryan Ellis explained the problems with the CBO analysis in detail in a recent post for Catholic Vote. Doug Badger from the Galen Institute says that CBO isn't saying that these citizens will lose coverage because the House or Senate bills aren't spending enough: No. It says people would voluntarily drop coverage because the IRS would no longer be forcing them to buy coverage because the individual mandate would no longer be in effect.
The Graham-Cassidy bill would repeal the fines collected for those who don't comply with the individual mandate, basically voiding the widely unpopular provision that forces all Americans to have health insurance that meets government requirements. CBO says that next year alone, repealing the tax on the uninsured would induce 6 million people to cancel their individual insurance policies, 2 million to drop their job-based coverage, and 5 million others to abandon Medicaid, even though Medicaid is free of charge in most cases. The CBO's projections have been widely criticized, and the agency is in the process of reevaluating its estimates.
The bottom line: The majority of those losing coverage, according to the CBO, would voluntarily drop it, not be forced out of coverage. Instead, the Congress is working on legislation that would give states more power to approve better, more affordable health insurance policies that people would want to purchase, and they would allow states to shape Medicaid to take better care of their most vulnerable citizens.
Congress could return power to states and ultimately to individuals regarding health insurance decisions, while giving states greater incentives to care for the most vulnerable residents.
Filed Under: Health Insurance, Medicaid, State Issues


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Paul & Ringo against gun violence
beatlesfanrandy:
on FB and the Examiner, this has brought out the worst in people. they have actually said that since he's British, he doesn't have the right to an opinion about guns. well, he was effected by a gun in the US. I'd say that gives him the right to his opinion even if it's different then mine.
Since the two dead members of his ex-band died as a result of violent attacks, one murdered by gun directly, the other where knife stabbing was a contributing cause, he and Ringo certainly have a right to their opinion. Which I also share.
love2travel last edited by
What?!!??? Fox News misrepresent something???? Neverrrrrrrrrr....
According to my republican relatives, Fox news is like the Bible, you can swear on every word...
Joy to the World - Peace on Earth - We are all ONE
SurSteven last edited by
Gilroy...El Paso...Dayton
The U.S. has a president who incites violence with one breath, and then denounces it with the next breath.
My cousin has been to The Garlic Festival in the past. Thank God she wasn't there this year. We have an administration in office now that inspires hatred and then wonders why we have more gun violence then ever.
Peace On Earth To Everyone
Peace On Earth Today Someday
As Love And Understanding Grow
Peace Will Come To Stay...Some Day
Inner and Outer Peace... to US ALL!!!
SurSteven wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
There were 14 mass shootings during Democrat Obama's 8 years in office and 18 now during Republican Trump's 2 1/2 years in office. I don't think that even a proverbial 5th grader could explain it to his supporters and followers. As long as we keep allowing a violent, self absorbed sex fiend to run our country, this is what we'll have.
Iowa Hawkeye Beatlefan last edited by
Please take the politics elsewhere. It is pretty disgusting to see people trying to use horrific tragedies to score political points.
And those stats aren't even accurate. In just the city of Chicago in the year 2015, America's "mass shooting capital", there were 18 mass shootings in that year alone. And that was well before the current president was in office. This has been a growing problem for a long time, and I'm all for anyone who has a solution, regardless of party.
There's actually a lot more in the past 2 1/2 years (52) and over 70 during Obama's 8 years as President. That being said, I think that while Trump hasn't helped matters, these loonies would still be out there killing people.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States
Please add me to the list of those who don't like guns.
In the case in El Paso, the gunnan's retoric aligned with the presidents own. This is not the first case of this and I am worried about the 4 American congresswomen who are supposed to be "sent back?" to America!? which absolutely makes no sense whatsoever. Most Americans have such multidiverse lineage you would need to get an Ancestry DNA test to try and figure out what country, the racist chant even is referring to. Just so low, so unAmerican, so ridiculous.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/04/us/politics/trump-mass-shootings.html
The solution? Was just in England where guns are outlawed. People there do use knives. It is next to impossible to have a mass knifing. While there are knifings and some people do get killed, it is NOWHERE NEAR the gun deaths in this country. I felt much safer there. They also have CCTV cameras EVERYWHERE. When something bad happens, they back the cameras up and follow you back home. This was proven in an attack in the tubes (subways). We need to stop violence on TV, we have become immune to it. We need to stop violent video games, where young children even, shoot and kill hundreds and thousands of people, as if it is nothing. It used to be little pacmans and aliens, but now it is people. This is reprogramming you to be a killer of people. Some say its just a game, however the way the brain works and it has been proven. The brain visualizes violence and it has been proven that it makes you more violent. When people, including children, kill people in a game, the brain is processing that as an action you are taking.
Here is an article about other countries and gun buy back programs that lead to a marked decrease in gun deaths.
https://www.businessinsider.com/gun-deaths-nearly-eliminated-in-countries-what-us-can-learn-2017-11
For those who don't think that Trump, as someone who has constantly been in the public eye for several years, is not one of the primary reasons for the distinct escalation of violence on our planet, is sorely mistaken. They have obviously forgotten how he divided the entire human race into 2 well defined groups before he came into office. WINNERS and LOSERS. In the same month that he swore on The Bible, the following event occured. He and his devoted followers are as about as far removed from being TRUE AMERICANS as anyone can be. Americans have a Constitutional and GOD given Right and Obligation to stand up against his beliefs.
"A pair of bullies targeted a 10-year-old Iowa girl on a school bus — holding her on the floor and scrawling the word "loser" across her forehead, her family said.
Raeann Long remains "very hurt and very sad" more than a week after she was held down by a girl as another drew on her face — which included putting a mustache on her upper lip — during their ride home on the bus from Titan Hill Intermediate School in Council Bluffs on Jan. 31, said her grandmother Debra Dabney."
https://nypost.com/2017/02/08/bullies-wrote-loser-on-10-year-old-girls-forehead-family/
My heart just breaks for this little girl and all people who are victims of bullying. There needs to be classes reaching and teaching children from kindergarten on, regarding bullying and how we need to treat our fellow humans. This also needs to be taught in the curriculum/policy and instituted programs at jobs as well.
I should just let this go, but you keep offering political opinion on a forum where we are here in a common purpose of appreciating Paul's music, expecting everyone to agree with you, and then calling those not in agreement sorely mistaken. I'm not much a fan of Trump the person, but the escalation of violence has been building a long time, and now there are many on the left waiting for the next incident to somehow blame him. There has been a ton of divisiveness from the left in recent years, and violent acts perpetrated by people with those views (Dayton being a very recent example), yet that is never the fault of anyone but the murderer. I happen to think that there has been a general devaluing human life in society over several decades rooted in moral relativism, and now we have segments of people who have no moral compass at all.
You are free to believe what you do, as am I, but this particular forum is for chatting about Paul and his music. There are other forums here where political discussion is more appropriate, which is why I am asking that this kind of stuff goes there. Those of us who want to talk about Paul's music (there's something that unifies us) can choose to avoid those forums if we want to not see this kind of stuff.
oobu24 wrote:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2310890/Paul-McCartney-Ringo-Starr-enjoy-mini-Beatles-reunion-dinner.html#ixzz2QoHzHhuT Paul & Elvis Costello Hear Paul... http://www.eonline.com/news/409288/paul-mccartney-joins-gun-control-fight-records-message-for-voices-against-violence?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories
Thank you for starting this thread, oobu. The mentality that Paul and all of us true fans are up against is obvious.
Thanks Oobu it seems that Paul and Ringo are very much against gun violence. Coming from England where there are almost no gun deaths in comparison, it's really cool that Paul put that text idea together. I'm going to give it a go tomorrow!
Also Paul just wrote Who Cares which looks to me like he's against bullying too. I had read that Stella experienced bullying when she was younger.
Who Cares (Paul McCartney does!)
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It seems entirely appropriate for a man who lives in a country with strict gun laws and vanishingly little gun violence to share his wisdom with a nation that has preposterously lax gun laws and tallies new gun massacres weekly.
"The only true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to government when it deserves it."
\--Mark Twain
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I'm really proud of Paul for standing up for what's right. I'm sure this is a very personal issue for him, as he's suffered tragic losses... as we all know his close friend John was killed due to gun violence, and also Mal Evans, close friend to all the Beatles, was killed by gunfire. And he's seen violence (albeit not with guns) happen to his dear friend George. The mass shootings are on a much larger scale, imagine 25-50 families (or even more!) suffering losses of loved ones who are every bit as dear to them as the losses Paul has known. We all have to do our part to end the suffering and violence.
(Photo taken March 24, 2018 at the March for our Lives Anti-Gun Rally in New York.)
Wichita, July 19, 2017 - sign read by Paul
Macca, Makin' the world a little better since 1942
^ Well said!
Ditto!! Here's something new from a major Republican Senator...
"Aug 05, 2019 · Nebraska Sen. John McCollister (R) slammed members of his own party Sunday after four mass shootings took place in one week in the country, suggesting that President Donald Trump and his colleagues are "COMPLICIT" by "enabling white supremacy" in the United States. In a thread posted on Twitter, McCollister said that as a lifelong Republican"
https://politicaldig.com/republican-senator-trump-and-the-gop-are-complicit-in-mass-shootings-in-the-us/
Dayton gunman had cocaine, Xanax, alcohol in his system during attack
https://news.yahoo.com/dayton-gunman-had-cocaine-xanax-002342577.html
Alcohol overused is the most violence inducing drug there is. I worked with an Alcohol and Drug Agency in the past.
I listened to a television commentator the other day talking like the fact that he had smoked weed and taken lsd in the past was the contributing factor. People smoking weed and tripping are 999 times more likely to enjoy a nice peaceful concert like Woodstock instead.
Yes, I like 99.2% of Paul's 'Paul'itics as well!!
Too bad he didn't have more Xanax and little to no cocaine & alcohol in his system!
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This discussion surprises me. Why would anyone be offended that someone is speaking out against gun violence? Is anyone for gun violence?
"You can take away my gun violence when you pry it from my cold, dead hands."
Yes, that will be the result.

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The new panel, headed by former ISRO chief Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, replaces an earlier one formed two years ago and led by former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian.
Diversity is a key feature, with the government ensuring a range of ages and backgrounds among panelists.
Over the last 30 months, the HRD ministry has held consultations with stakeholders on tehsil, district and state levels.
Opinions have been invited from education experts, teachers, students, the public and all concerned. Over 26,000 submitted suggestions on the MyGov platform. Even the Rajya Sabha held discussions.
All the inputs, including recommendations of the Subramaniam committee, will be taken into account.
The panel includes former IAS officer KJ Alphonse Kanamthanam, Baba Saheb Ambedkar University of Social Sciences VC Ram Shanker Kureel, and language communication expert Dr TV Kattimani.
There's Dr Mazhar Asif, Persian professor, mathematician Manjul Bhargava, and former SNDT University VC Vasudha Kamat.
Dr MK Shridhar, former secretary of Karnataka State Innovation Council, and Krishan Mohan Tripathi, former education director, UP, are also members.
In a response to an RTI application, the CRPF has said the killing of 25 of its jawans by Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Sukma wasn't a "human rights violation".
Intel has replaced McDonald's as the International Olympic Committee partner, a week after the former deal ended.
Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.


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8.25 pm: Minister Shane Rattenbury, Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Justice, Sport and Recreation; Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Transport Reform.
The Community Council has asked the Minister to address the four questions at Attachment 1.
22 May (Attachment 3) and 5 June.
Possible NCCC Submission on National Capital Plan Review – Comments close 4.30pm 22 July.
As Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, did you approve the reclassification as Major Collector roads of Miller Street (north of Macarthur Avenue), Officer Crescent and Ebden, Chisholm, Donaldson, Brigalow and Banksia Streets?
Why were the classifications of these roads increased without consultation with the local community?
Why were these roads reclassified as major collector roads despite failing to meet the requirements of Table 2A of the Estate Development Code of the Territory Plan?
infrastructure, including production of construction materials such as steel and concrete?
bus trips that would otherwise be made by light rail?
fewer cars, carrying more people in order to qualify to use transit lanes and thus benefit from shorter travel times?
bus trips that would not be made by light rail, because some light rail journeys would involve additional bus-tram transfer delays?
bus trips that would not be made by light rail, because light rail would make driving more attractive by reducing car travel times?
shorter trip distances, because transit lanes will not reduce driver-only car commute times and so will not encourage people to live farther from their workplaces?
The 2012-dated document "TRUNK ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD No. 03" on the TAMS website at http://www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/398423/ACT_TRIS_03_Traffic_Management.pdf contains a list of arterial and major collector roads in the ACT.
Miller Street (north of Macarthur Avenue).
 Currie, G, 2009, Research Perspectives on the merits of Light Rail vs Bus, BTRE Colloquium, Canberra 18-19 June 2009, slide 37: Capital Costs per Mile – Light Rail and BRT systems: Light Rail US$34.7 million per mile; Bus on HOV Lanes 8.97; Bus on Arterial 0.68.
Chester, Mikhail V. Life-cycle Environmental Inventory of Passenger Transportation in the United States. Institute of Transportation Studies, dissertations. 2008.
 See for example Currie 2009, p. 46; Arundell, 2012; Dave, 2010.
 "The Transport Elasticities Study shows that improving public transport travel times is the most important factor in encouraging greater use of public transport." The Sustainable Transport Plan for the ACT, ACT Government, 2004, p.19.
Light rail will replace many bus through-services with services that involve bus-tram transfers. Transfers delays will include 2 minutes of walking between bus and tram stops, up to 90 seconds of waiting at pedestrian signals, and up to an hour of waiting for a connecting service. See also Currie, 2009, p.27.
 Capital Metro's Business Case reports (p. 51) micro simulation study results that light rail will reduce 2031 car commute times from 57 to 42 minutes.
 By reducing car commute times by 15 minutes (Capital Metro Business Case, p.51), Capital Metro will make it feasible for people to live 15 minutes' drive (approx. 20 km) farther from work destinations such as Civic. This will mean longer commute distances.


This is not an article on herbology. It is a history of legend, folklore and mythology surrounding a particular plant and/or parts thereof. Although, as with all mythology, there are elements of truth behind the legends, in this case one should be cautious about using this plant lore entry as a guideline to medicinal herbs and plants. Seeking the advice from a professional botanist or herbalist concerning certain plants is best.
he was inspired to use the design in column ornamentation.
it would delay the aging process because of the longevity of the oak tree.
condition, and provide them the strength to resist drinking alcohol.
as an ingredient, sometimes prepared in tea to 'cleanse' the blood.
medicine, to relieve digestive discomfort. Components of Aloe may inhibit tumor growth.
to treat burns, infections, and parasites. The juice was valued as holy.
guards the house against accidents and evil spirits.
content. None of the species are poisonous and many are used as herbs.
applications more than for internal use.
of rotten apples was recommended for curing rheumy eyes, and potions were used in beauty treatments.
buried under an ash tree to ensure the child will have a good singing voice.
then there will be a very good soak.
then expect a very small splash.
cough. Ash was considered best for making strong, accurate bows and arrows.
in the bark of the tree.
could be expected, but opposite if withered.
made crosses in their fields would bring good crops.
the stalk end of a banana will come true if a "Y" shaped mark appears.
BAY: In ancient Rome the bay tree (laurel) was sacred to Apollo and Aesculapius, the god of medicine, and also associated with victory, honor, and good luck. A popular form of Christmas decoration, it was adopted from ancient Roman New Year decoration. The bay tree's ability to survive encouraged its use as a symbol of resurrection by Christians, and also used at funerals to symbolize the promised afterlife. The tree has medicinal properties and bay leaves are supposed to be effective against evil spirits, ghosts, and witchcraft. Bay leaves are still used by Wiccan "White" witches. Soothsayers burned bay leaves to study how they were consumed by the flames, or inhaled by smoke to experience narcotic and visionary effects. A bay leaf pinned to a pillow on the eve of St. Valentine's Day will allow a person to dream of his/her future sweetheart.
of beech kept people from misfortune.
Native Americans from the Iroquois of the Northeast to the Hopi of the Southwest held festivals in honor of the bean.
a bumper crop of autumn berries on trees and hedges is a sign of a hard winter.
and colewort every morning to prevent drunkenness.
death, fairies, or returning from the grave.
The birch is an unofficial national tree of Russia.
is the national tree of Finland.
entangled in a blackberry bush when he was cast out of Heaven on Michaelmas Day, October 11th.
turned the fruit black from its original color of purplish-red.
head of Jesus of Nazareth (Christ) at his crucifixion to mock him as the King of the Jews by his executioners.
blackheads, boils, dysentery, rheumatism, rickets, and whooping cough.
madness. Buttercups were used in an ointment preparation to treat blisters.
plants from one root it is an omen of good luck.
properties that are beneficial to eyesight from the β-carotene element that gives it the orange color and Vitamin A.
CEDAR: Of the Pinaceae family, there are Lebanon Cedar, Atlas cedar, Deodar Cedar, and Cyprus Cedar.
Of the Cupressaceae family, there are Atlantic White Cedar, Bermuda Cedar, Chilean Cedar, Clanwilliam Cedar, Eastern Red Cedar, Eastern White Cedar, Incense-cedar, Japanese Cedar, Iranian cedar, Mexican White Cedar, Mountain Cedar, New Zealand Cedar, Port Orford-cedar, Western red-cedar, Sharp cedar, and Yellow-cedar.
various cedars in various families.
Bible in the Books of Ezekiel [Ezekiel 27:5] and Isaiah [Isaiah 2:13; 37:24].
fine-grain. The wood was almost invincible in decaying and not easily warped.
prevent the evil magician from returning to life. The cedar was considered a medicine tree. [Mythic Stories of the Yuchi Indians in American Anthropology, VI; [Gaschet], p. 281, July 1893.
grain goddess is also in the history of ancient Greece (Demeter) and Rome (Ceres, thus the name cereal).
named Carasus in honor of the abundance of cherry orchards there.
England by the order of Henry VIII, had tasted them on a visit to Flanders.
inner skins. There are also Chinese chestnut and Japanese chestnut varieties.
wheat flour was scarce, chestnuts provided the main source of carbohydrates.
reputation of being food for the poor.
the husks of the seed contains 10% to 13% tannin.
and rheumatism. This superstition was immigrated to North America from Britain.
in the United Kingdom after centuries old tradition.
it represents good fortune by fame, wealth, faithful lover, and good health.
clover plants as she left the Garden of Eden after she and Adam were expelled.
oils for skin problems and better complexion.
coffee beans are one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world.
reign of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia.
reasons and was associated with rebellious political activities in Europe.
produce small evergreen bushes of the genus Coffea.
leaf rust disease. Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed, and dried.
coffee house in Europe opened in Italy in 1645.
area of folklore can be attributed to coffee other than that described above.
amounts are consumed will it be harmful. Coffee can lead to iron deficiency.
coffee. The higher consumption the more likely this could occur.
COWSLIP: A wild yellow flower of three species, primarily Primula veris, genus Primula.
to prepare tansy for frying.
leaves called the perianth that is united into a tube.
is bad luck to bring only one Daffodil into the house.
beneficial for rheumatism and a healthy liver.
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Teamster strike going strong in 26th week
Contract negotiations between the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Overnite Transportation resumed on April 4, 5 and 6, making it a very busy month for the Teamsters. The unfair labor practices strike is entering its 26th week and is still going strong.
The strike against Overnite, a subsidiary of Union Pacific began on Oct. 24, 1999. It started in Memphis, Tenn., and quickly spread to 140 terminals in 39 states.
Overnite's labor law violations are now legendary. More than 1,000 charges against the company have been filed with the National Labor Relations Board, resulting in millions of dollars in restitution for Overnite workers whose rights were violated.
Teamsters began a comprehensive advertising campaign to inform the general public about its struggle with Overnite.
Television and radio commercials started running, newspaper ads started running, a subpoena was delivered to Overnite CEO Suggs for a hearing in Memphis on Overnite unlawful conduct, and the terminal managers were challenged to sign a pledge to obey the law.
Teamster President James P. Hoffa said, "Overnite has forced us to escalate to a new level in our campaign of support for the courageous workers on strike against its unfair labor practices. The Teamsters will spare no resource in our campaign to civilize Overnite."
The advertising campaign will have three prongs - radio, television, and print ads in major markets around the country - all designed to bring Overnite (and its parent company, Union Pacific) to its senses.
Also this month, dozens of Teamsters members, led by John Murphy, International Teamster Vice President and National Director of Organizing, delivered a subpoena to Leo H. Suggs, Overnite's CEO, at Overnite Transportation Company's headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Suggs is being subpoenaed for a hearing on a complaint issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The hearing is scheduled for May 8, 2000, in Memphis, Tenn. The hearing is a consolidation of 25 individual charges and will focus on the unlawful firing of Overnite workers and union members Terry Holcomb, Sam Powell, Kenny Hill, Fred Clark, Kyle Medley, William Palmer, Charles Watkins, Autra Wilkerson, K. W. Wilbanks, Tony Brown, Wilford Hugh McCalla and Walter Jones.
In its efforts to make Overnite stop its labor law violations, the Teamsters are now trying a bottom to top approach. Overnite workers and local Teamster leaders delivered an "Overnite Pledge to Obey the Law" to managers at Overnite terminals nationwide.
"This is a simple request," declared John Murphy, International Teamster Vice President and National Director of Organizing. "If we can't get the bosses at Overnite's headquarters to obey the law, hopefully, we can get the lower-level Overnite managers across the country to agree to honor federal laws designed to protect America's working families."
The form that Overnite terminal managers were asked to sign states: "Overnite Pledge to Obey the Law: I, the undersigned Terminal Manager for Overnite Transportation Company, do hereby solemnly swear that I will faithfully obey and uphold all laws pertaining to the rights of Overnite workers." To date, not one single terminal manager has agreed to sign the statement.
Finally, the Teamsters are planning an action at Bed, Bath & Beyond locations across the country on April 29. BB&B is a major freight customer of Overnite.


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First Impressions: "Dreamboy" a Dreamy Addition to Night Vale Presents
Wil Williams	on October 26, 2018
Night Vale Presents, the network behind podcasts like Within the Wires, Alice Isn't Dead, and of course, Welcome to Night Vale, has grown substantially over the last few years. Its newest addition, Dreamboy, feels precisely within Night Vale Presents's aesthetic and goals while carving out its niche as something new, strange, and completely its own. I received the first three episodes in advance for review, and while Dreamboy has its flaws, it's become one of the most intriguing listens this season.
Someone is changing all the streetlights in Pepper Heights, Cleveland. The color of nighttime is shifting. Everyone thinks they know what happened at the Pepper Heights Zoo… But do they, really?
Dane, a spun-out musician spending the winter in Cleveland, Ohio, has two main goals: keeping his job at the Pepper Heights Zoo and trying not to waste all his time on Grindr. What he doesn't expect is to get swept into a story about dreams, about forevers, about flickering lights, about unexplained deaths, about relentless change, and about the parts of ourselves that we wish other people knew to look for. Oh, and also a murderous zebra.
Dreamboy follows the story of Dane, a musician who left the exhausting New York to find some solace and creativity in Cleveland. As the first episode opens, the listener is immediately hit with a fittingly dreamlike score that helps punctuate the narration. As Dane's narration weaves the history and details of Cleveland, the cinematic strings, timpani, and choir weave around his words so closely that they feel just as much a part of the music as the instruments. The score is aggressively whimsical, something that might be at home in an offbeat children's film like Coraline or Paddington.
Music is integral to Dreamboy. Each scene's feeling is established largely by the score, whether it's the sweeping whimsy of the opening song or a vintage sci-fi synth droning along to the more ominous scenes. The narration follows the tempo and feeling of the score, which follow the rhythm and feeling of the words, wrapping everything up into something that feels just as much like a piece of music as it does a work of prose.
Music is also integral to the plot though, too: Dane's desire to be the musician he wants to be is a central focus, even if he spends most of his time working, looking for hookups on Grindr, or daydreaming. In the third episode, the music becomes diegetic when Dane goes to a drag show and music foreshadows and emphasizes the plot.
And, of course, so is the dream logic that surrounds the writing.
Everything in the world of Dreamboy is surreal, but not quite surreal enough to feel too threatening. Dane works at a zoo where the star zebra, Zoe, is going to be euthanized for mauling a child because the zoo won't pay the legal fees to defend her. Dane works at a sci-fi dark ride/roller coaster hybrid with heavy themeing that seems like a strange fit for a zoo. His boss is overly enthusiastic in a way that seems inhuman, but that could just be Dane's interpretation of him. There's a late-night radio show that plays classical music and implores listeners to imitate the sound of an orchid.
Most ominous is probably the group of kids on a mission to save Zoe. Dane initially thinks they're girl scouts, as they're all wearing matching uniforms and patches, but then realizes that's not quite right. The kids assert that saving Zoe isn't about money, but about something greater. They're especially furious with the new exhibit getting all of the zoo's funds, "The Forgotten Sea." In the words of one of the kids, "How can you forget an entire sea?!"
And, of course, there are the actual dreams Dane discusses. His common recurring dream is floating in body-temperature water that becomes cold, at which point Dane realizes something huge is moving underneath him (these dreams, and the podcast as a whole, often get sexually explicit as a warning).
The narration moves quickly between the dreams and reality, making the two sound blended even if you listen closely. This leads to one of Dreamboy's greatest flaws and weaknesses: it's a podcast that takes very sharp attention and/or multiple listens. Dreamboy uses its rhythm, music, and strangeness to lull you. It wants to feel like a dream, and it accomplishes the goal almost too perfectly. The moment you find your brain sinking into the feeling of the podcast instead of its words, you'll be completely thrown off by whatever you hear when you tune back in. It's a design choice that is purposeful and accomplishes its goal, but it can be difficult to fight against what the design of the podcast wants you to do in order to follow along with the story the podcast is trying to tell.
Luckily, this feeling settles in between the second and third episodes. Only the first episode has been released as of writing this review (10/26/2018), so if you feel like you want to enjoy Dreamboy but are having a hard time concentrating, stick with it at least until the third episode has been released. As the episodes progress, it feels like there's less a need to assert their aesthetic to the listener, and instead focus more closely on the narrative.
In its first three episodes, Dreamboy feels like such a natural addition to the Night Vale Presents canon. It's bizarre but relatable; it both uses familiar forms and breaks them; it blends sincerity, absurdity, humor, and suspense together each episode. Like most Night Vale Presents productions, Dreamboy is not going to be a fit for every listener, but it's going to be the perfect fit for plenty.
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By: Roy Chubby Brown
Narrated by: Roy Chubby Brown
Categories: Comedy, Stand-Up & Live
Giggling Lips Live
"Throughout my career I have always listened to what my fans have had to say. You come in your thousands to see me and that's why after 37 years I am still working as hard to please every single last one of you. I¿ve been called all sorts by critics in the past and I've learned to handle both the good and bad, because for me the biggest compliment anyone can give you is to take money out of their pocket to pay to see you be it live or on the screen."
Roy Chubby Brown's Who Ate All the Pies?
Audio from Chubby's 30th DVD Release - Who'd have thought it! When I recorded my first live gig 'From Inside the Helmet' I did not realise then that I would still be recording 25 years later. Over the years we seen some great concerts in spectacular venues with fantastic audiences, which have created brilliant memories for me. 'Who Ate All The Pies' was recorded in September 2013 in the beautiful Maltings theatre, in Berwick Upon Tweed in front of a very enthusiast audience. I believe the combination has created my best show ever!
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By HOLLYGRIFFIN on 29-12-19
Kick-Arse Chubbs
Watch out or Chubby will Kick Your Arse. Britain's rudest and crudest Fat B*****d keeps on delivering the gags. Roy Chubby Brown is back again, with all new material recorded live in Stoke in November 2005. As always, this stuff is far too rude for TV and shows why Chubby can proudly wear the crown of "World's Most Outrageous Comedian".
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By Phil D on 24-09-18
Roy Chubby Brown Hangs Up the Helmet
After more than 40 years of belly-bursting gags and outrageously offensive laughs, the world's bluest stand-up is finally hanging up his helmet. Recorded in front of a live audience in August 2015 and featuring brand-new material that's fatter, funnier and filthier than ever. One thing's for sure: age hasn't mellowed him. Don't miss your chance to witness the end of an era as the original bad boy of British comedy goes out with a bang.
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Roy Chubby Brown is 'The World's Most Outrageous Comedian' and in his brand new show, King Thong Live, he delivers his funniest, filthiest performance yet.
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Recorded live at the SECC over two nights in front of 6000 mad Glaswegians, this show is a large helping of the outrageous stand-up genius that is Roy Chubby Brown.
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Hiya, you lot, Chubby Brown here. You know, over the years I've had my share of luck, but what makes me feel luckiest is having you lot stick with me all this time. Top names have always said, "Your audience is still the best in the business, Chubbs," and they're right! So this one's for all of you! A collection of the very best and bluest - all my personal favourite gags from over the years. I was doing all this before the PC Brigade stepped in, and it still tickles me how some people can't see the joke.
Red, White, and Very Blue
By: Jim Davidson
Narrated by: uncredited
Jim Davidson performs his live stand-up show in London, for the first time in 15 years. Sit back and enjoy over an hour of riotous comedy from a true, 'proud to be British' comedian.
Love jim Davidson. Absolutely unstoppable!
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Narrated by: Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson is the undisputed master of adult comedy and dishes up another serving of his blue stand-up in this brand new download.
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Join Jim in his unmissable brand-new live show recorded in Colchester in front of one of the toughest audiences imaginable: hundreds of soldiers! Jim brings the house down with his trademark mix of cutting comments and close-to-the-knuckle blue gags. This is one of the world's great comedians doing what he does best ¿ making people laugh ¿ and if he can have a platoon of squaddies in tears of laughter, then it's a show you just can't afford to miss!
Love him always. Fantastic man<br />
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Narrated by: Roy
The frank, funny, and astonishing story of Roy 'Chubby' Brown, one of the UK's most popular (and filthiest!) comedians.
By Phil B on 25-01-17
The Good, The Bad and The Fat Bastard
By: Roy 'Chubby' Brown
Narrated by: Roy 'Chubby' Brown
Chubby's back! With "The Good, the Bad and..." taking centre stage as the "Fat Bastard", rest assured Chubby's still the crudest and rudest comedian on the circuit. Watch him "shooting out the gags" live from The Forum Theatre, Teesside, filmed on his 2007 nationwide tour. Enjoy Chubby's unique take and review of Brokeback Mountain and him tackling such subjects as dealing with crocodiles. One thing's for certain, he's still the world's most outrageous and extravagant comedian.
Roy Chubby Brown's Tasty Threesome
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Would you consider the audio edition of Roy Chubby Brown's Front Page Boobs to be better than the print version?
Yes it's far better as it wouldn't be the same without the voice of Roy in your ear, reading it yourself is not the done thing.
What other book might you compare Roy Chubby Brown's Front Page Boobs to, and why?
Any of Roy's other live performances because you can't beat a bit of Chubby !!!
What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you had only read the book?
He brings his own humour into the stories and the change in tone of the voice when telling his stories just makes for good listening.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
LOL He is the funniest man on the planet.


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6 Where to Buy Kefir Milk Grains?
What is Kefir Milk ?
Milk kefir also known as keifer milk is a fermented milk drink that has a whitish, creamy, cottage cheese-like or cauliflower-like appearance which has the size of wheat kernels which is called the kefir milk grains. Milk kefir can be made from different mammalian sources like cow milk, goat milk, sheep milk, camel milk or even buffalo milk. Other sources include soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk. However, results may vary and nutrients are lesser as compared with the mammalian milk. Nonetheless, whatever the type of milk you choose to use, milk kefir grains manage to feed and ferment to any type of milk used.
As with water kefir, milk kefir can also be used in several home recipes like dressings and smoothies. It can also be flavoured using vanilla extracts, stevia, honey or maple syrup and is a good alternative for buttermilk, butter or yogurt. Milk kefir grains can also be used to inoculate cream to make cultured butter or sour cream dressing. Straining milk kefir yields different varieties of milk kefir cheese ranging from soft, spreadable cheese to cream cheese to hard kefir cheese.
Have you ever wonder how to make milk kefir at home? Below is a step by step on how to make your own kefir cultured milk.
In a clean glass jar, place the free milk kefir grains.
Add milk to three-fourths full and gently stir the contents using a wooden or plastic spoon.
Cover jar loosely with a lid to avoid contamination and let it stand at room temperature for about 24 hours or until the mixture thickens or sours to your liking.
Strain the kefir to separate milk kefir grains from the liquid kefir.
Wash the fermenting jar and kefir grains can be recycled for a new batch of milk kefir repeating the whole procedure.
Liquid kefir can be taken as is or keep refrigerated and serve chilled. You may also ripen liquid kefir at room temperature for 1-2 days with airtight container then refrigerate and serve chilled. This improves flavour and increases nutritional value as vitamins B and folic acid increase due to bio synthesis of microorganisms present in kefir.
Note – This kefir recipe yields 2 cup of milk kefir.
I recommend drinking 250ml every day. For starters, you can try it every other day and increase slowly to reach 250 ml per day.
Kefir milk allergy is the common side effect, people who are allergic to cow milk must use different kind of milk to ferment such as soy and goat milk. So basically milk kefir doesn't have any side effect, just be careful in choosing the raw milk to make your ferment kefir drink.
Even though Kefir Grains thrive best in animal milk, soy milk or other non dairy milk can also be used as long as revitalization period is done. Revitalization puts Kefir Grains in 1-2 cups of animal milk for 24 hours and once the process is complete, Kefir Grains can be returned to an alternative type of milk (soy, coconut, rice, almond nut and etc!). See below for more varieties of kefir and recipes.
Pour soy milk in a clean glass container three-fourths full and add the grains carefully.
Cover the container with a lid and leave it in a warm place for 12-24 hours.
Every few hours, swish the contents to break up the curds and open the lid to release pressure.
After 12-24 hours, strain the milk kefir grains or spoon them out.
After removing the milk kefir grains, you may now enjoy your drink.
Drain and rinse the almonds after soaking and put them into a high speed blender with 5 1/2 cups of water and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Line a medium saucepan with double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the nut mixture into the pan and gather up the edges of the cheesecloth then squeeze with all your might to extract every drop of almond milk.
Transfer the fresh almond milk into a large container and add the kefir grains then cover.
Let it stand at an area with warm temperature and let it ferment for 4-12 hours depending on the temperature.
The almond milk kefir will separate while fermenting, don't worry, just shake it gently or stir it with a non metallic stirrer and continue fermenting until you reaches the consistency and taste you like.
Once you reach the taste of your liking, strain the almond kefir with a non metallic strainer.
Save the grains for future use. You may now enjoy your drink and refrigerate the remaining almond milk kefir. This could last for about a week.
Combine yogurt, half and half and sugar in a pot and heat until near boil.
Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
Add egg yolk to the mixture and whisk.
Add milk kefir to the egg yolk-yogurt mixture and mix well.
Cover and place the mixture in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
After 5-10 minutes. Transfer the yogurt kefir mixture into the ice cream maker.
The frozen yogurt should be done in 20 minutes.
Topped it with fruits or nuts.
In a medium bowl, soak the nuts with ample amount of filtered water. The nuts expand slightly so check the nuts from time to time and add enough water to keep them soaked during the entire soaking period.
Cover the bowl with clean cloth and let it soak for 8-24 hours.
After 8-24 hours, drain the nuts and transfer them in a high-speed blender. Add 4 cups of water. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Line a medium saucepan with double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the nut mixture into the pan and gather up the edges of the cheesecloth then squeeze with all your might to extract every drop of nut milk.
You now have a pan full of creamy nut milk and ball of nut pulp. You may use nut pulp for baked goods, smoothies and other desserts.
Place the saucepan full of nut milk over medium heat, around 92°F. Do not heat it above 114°F since kefir probiotics die in such high temperature.
Turn off heat and add kefir grains into the nut milk and stir gently.
Transfer the nut milk kefir into a large glass container then cover. Place it on a warm area (about 72°F) for 8-24 hours.
After 8-24 hours, the milk may separate so shake it gently before using. You may store this up in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.
In a jar, combine milk kefir grains with coconut milk. Carefully mix them together with a non metal spoon. Kefir doesn't like metals. Metals disrupt the process and kefir will not thicken.
Secure the jar with mesh cloth and rubber band. Do not screw a lid onto the jar because it might burst due pressure generated from the build up of carbon dioxide from the fermenting grains.
Place the jar in a dry area with room temp 70°F and let it sit for 12-24 hours. Give it a few shakes or stirs after 12 hours.
You can start tasting the kefir after 12 hours until it reaches the desired level of fermentation. Once the mixture has thickened and has a slightly sour flavor, it has turned into kefir. If your kefir does not thicken within 24 hours, it might be that the temperature in your house is not warm enough.
Strain your coconut kefir through a non metal strainer to remove the grains.
Store the fermented coconut milk kefir in the fridge until you enjoy it.
As for the grains, you can re-use them later by storing them in a glass jar in the fridge.
In a clean jar, mix goat milk and kefir grains and stir gently with a wooden spoon.
Cover the jar with mesh cloth and secure it with rubber band. Do not screw a lid onto the jar because it might burst due pressure generated from the build up of carbon dioxide from the fermenting grains.
Keep the jar away from direct sunlight. Let it sit in a dry, warm area with room temperature around 70°F for 12- 24 hours. Give your kefir a few shakes or stirs after 12 hours.
Once the mixture has thickened and has a slightly sour flavor, it has turned into a kefir.
Strain your goat milk kefir through a non metal strainer, catching the grains in the strainer.
You can recycle the grains later by storing them in a glass jar in the fridge or stir them into a fresh batch of milk and allow to ferment again.
The prepared goat milk kefir can be drunk immediately or covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If your rice milk carton is from the fridge, let it stand at room temperature overnight to keep the milk slightly warm the following morning. This step is essential in helping to activate the kefir grains.
Combine the rice milk and kefir grains into a clean glass container and cover with the lid.
Leave the container at room temperature around 70°F for 12- 24 hours.
Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon once in a while or you may just shake the container gently.
After 24 hours, open the lid and secure the glass container with 2 layers of cheesecloth and rubber band. This will serve as the strainer.
Prepare the second glass container. Be sure it is thoroughly cleaned and dry.
Pour in the kefir from the first container to the second container leaving the grains in the first container. Have the grains refrigerated for future use.
The filtered rice milk kefir can be drunk immediately or stored in the refrigerator for days up to a week.
Where to Buy Kefir Milk Grains?
I have a good news for people who were interested and wanted to try to make their own milk kefir drink. You can buy milk kefir grains here online!


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Bottom line: there's a scientific reason why we love the ooey-gooey cheesy goodness that is pizza! And with so many varieties to choose from, you can't really get bored. There are decisions to be made about size, crust thickness, crust type (thin, thick, whole wheat, gluten-free), and of course, the toppings! Given how addicting pizza is and how much of it we can easily find ourselves eating, there are some changes we can make to protect our health. For example, go heavy on the vegetable toppings which are high in flavor and fiber low in calories, and skip the extra cheese and meat toppings. Thin crust pizza will also cut down on how many calories you consume, and whole wheat flour provides more B vitamins and fiber than refined white flour. Portion control is also important! Try to stick to two slices of pizza and a side salad for your meal.
Making pizza at home can be a great family time activity or even a fun birthday party theme! It's not even that hard! You can buy pre-made dough or make it yourself in just a few simple steps. There are even recipes for cauliflower pizza dough now which sounds gross but actually isn't bad! Roll out your dough, top with sauce and cheese (preferably low fat) and go to town with your toppings! Then you just have to bake it and serve! To prevent impatience with the serving process, we recommend a good quality pizza cutter that will have you plating up slices quickly and easily.
The Zyliss Pizza Wheel has a red handle and round shape that will stand out among your other kitchen tools. Unlike wheel-type cutters featuring a long handle, the Zyliss pizza cutter has the sharp wheel sitting directly inside a semi-circle handle. This design results in greater control for the person cutting the pizza. It measures approximately 5-inches by 5.5-inches by 1-inch. Reviewers found that this pizza wheel cut easily through both thin and thick crusts. It is ergonomically designed to feel comfortable for both people who are right- and left-handed, which isn't always the case with cutters such as pizza scissors. Our testers found that it offered good leverage during the cutting process and were really pleased to find that the blade is removeable and dishwasher-safe! After all, none of us want to fight to remove hard melted cheese from a pizza cutter by hand once our bellies are full of delicious pizza!
A good quality pizza cutter will make eating one of our favorite foods so much easier and effortless! We love the Zyliss Pizza Wheel for being comfortable, durable, and allowing us to cut pizza quickly with no muss or fuss! Pizza cutters don't have to be limited to cutting pizza, however. You can also use it to cut quesadillas, pastry dough, to cut spaghetti or pancakes into small pieces for kids, trim crust off of bread, make chopped salad, cut herbs, and more! This is one tool no kitchen should be without!
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Outsiders Trifecta Gosford Gold Cup
By Central Coast Express Advocate
(GOSFORD, NSW, AUSTRALIA) – Keepin' The Dream caused a boilover in winning Thursdays Listed $125,000 Gosford Gold Cup (2100m).
After starting at $41, the gelding finished strongly to beat the Chris Waller-trained pairing of Strike One by a neck and Alexander of Hales, who was trapped on the inside for the vast majority of the race, was 1 3/4 lengths in third after only getting out very late.
The result capped off a memorable afternoon for winning jockey Tommy Berry, who was earlier named winner of the Gosford apprentice premiership, for the second consecutive season.
Berry relished heading into the race without the pressure on his more fancied rivals and took his chances when they came.
Following Hugh Bowman through on eventual runner-up Strike One with 600m to go, Keepin' The Dream kept the pressure on and Berry took the lead in the final 100m, hanging on to win.
Berry said the late move was always going to make him look like "a goose or a champion.
"I never had any concern in following a jockey like Hugh Bowman, Berry said.
With his award and Cup win, Berry was proud his "hard yards are starting to pay off.
Trainer Pat Webster deflected any praise after the win, which came 10 days after the gelding was transferred to his care. Webster is a brother-in-law of trainers Jim and Greg Lee who are serving a three-month suspension.
In addition to the presentation of the apprentice premiership for 2009-10 to Berry, Kathy OHara took out the jockeys premiership, while the trainers premiership went to Guy Walter.
Waller has announced that Alexander of Hales will make his next start in the Christmas Cup in Sydney on December 11.
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Arab-Israeli Conflict and Hopes for Peace
Amal Abou Zeid
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The Arab-Israeli conflict is a protracted conflict that is unfolding for more than a century. All attempts to bring a peaceful solution of the conflict failed. The so-called Arab Spring, as well as fighting terrorism have moved the Arab-Israeli conflict to the sideline of international attention both regionally and internationally. Nevertheless, the Arab-Israeli conflict remains a major source of potential violence in the Middle East. The current policy of the United State is breaking all the red lines that previous US administrations have followed for decades including the refusal to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. This policy will lead to an increase of violence and ruin the decades-long peace process.
Could the increase of tension lead to a resumption of talks?
The current situation in the occupied territories is tense. A new Intifadah is taking place. Shelling from Gaza to the Israeli territory became more frequent. The Israelis retaliate by airstrikes and military actions in the West bank.
Tensions are very high due to the US policy on Jerusalem as well as the financial pressures on the UNRWA to bring the Palestinians to the negotiation table. The US is suggesting a great deal to solve the conflict but it is a one sided position in the interests of Israel. It looks like surrender of the Palestinians than a call for negotiations.
All these developments will lead to more tensions and violence. The Palestinian Authority can not be brought to the negotiation table through such open pressures. This is impossible on the popular as well as on the political levels. Moreover, the issue of Jerusalem can not be bypassed by the Palestinian Authority.
So, the peace process will register a major setback in case the Palestinian Authority decides to withdraw from negotiations. There are no ingredients to encourage Palestinians to go to the negotiation table.
What measures can take the international mediators and the leading regional powers (Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia)?
The international community should provide a platform for mediators who need the support from the whole international community as well as the Security Council to proceed efficiently in their attempts to break a deal.
Mediators could do the following:
-Work on easing tensions between the belligerents.
-Work on improving living conditions in the Occupied Territories.
-Make Israel follow the different agreements reached with the Palestinian Authority.
-Put on the UN Security Council table decisions and different Arab initiatives, including the peace initiative adopted by the Arab Summit in Beirut, that emphasized the two states solution and the right of return for Palestinian refugees.
-Bring the two parties to the negotiation table.
As to the Arab states, mainly Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, it is important to mention that they are facing major internal economic, political and regional challenges. Thus, the Arab-Israeli conflict is "secondary" at this time. The priority for those states is fighting terrorism.
The cooperation between the three above mentioned states and Israel, their policies concerning the Arab-Israeli conflict are conditioned by the following factors:
-No Arab country can accept, that Jerusalem will be only the capital of Israel.
Those countries support the two states solutions and minor changes to the 1967 boundaries.
In fact, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia can do the following:
- Push the Palestinian Authority to reduce tensions.
- Push the Palestinian Authority to resume talks with Israel.
- Organize such talks in Jordan and/or Egypt.
- Work together on the economic humanitarian's level in cooperation with the United Nations, Palestinian Authority and other international institutions.
Is it reasonable to begin talks on the Jerusalem status, and could an agreement on Jerusalem be reached without settlement of the other major issues of the conflict?
Usually, international negotiations start from the easiest to the most difficult issues. The case of Jerusalem is the most passionate issue in the Arab-Israeli conflict. The claim of President Trump, that Jerusalem was taken off the table is a one sided view. On the contrary, it has infuriated Palestinians, Christians of the region, Moslems around the world and the Arabic nation. And here it is worth remind the speech given by the Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs. Addressing his counterparts at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo last January, he said: "…President Trump announcement is a dangerous violation of international Law."
The minimal acceptable solution for Palestinians' and Arabs is the consecration of East Jerusalem as the capital of the future Palestinian state. In the Camp David Agreement the status of Jerusalem was left to further negotiations through the use of two Understandings: one claimed by Egypt that Jerusalem is the capital of the future Palestinian state and the second by Israel claiming the contrary.
There have been calls to place Jerusalem under international control but it's not a viable solution for the parties.
There is a need to follow the UN Security Council decisions to envision a viable solution of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Unfortunately, the chances to resume talks are slim. Otherwise the conflict will continue due to the US and Israeli positions.
Russia in the Middle East: Playing on All Fields. Valdai Club Conference
I recommend you this article on the Valdai Club website: https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/arab-israeli-conflict-and-hopes-for-peace/
The Arab-Israeli conflict is a protracted conflict that is unfolding for more than a century. All attempts to bring a peaceful solution of the conflict failed. The so-called Arab Spring, as well as


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I've taken my Pelican Air 1535 hard case everywhere with me these past few months. How ever, No job has ever been so demanding and so hard on my equipment.
I've taken my Pelican Air 1535 hard case everywhere with me these past few months. From swimming with orcas in the high arctic in Norway, to ice climbing shoots on frozen lakes in Ontario, to the white sand beaches of southern Australia. How ever, No job has ever been so demanding and so hard on my equipment as was this ultra stage race in New Zealand. I finally feel as though I've abused my Pelican Air 1535 hard case enough to give an honest review of it.
Alps 2 Ocean 323 km Ultra.
The Alps 2 Ocean Ultra Stage Race begins at the foot of New Zealand's tallest mountain, Mount Cook. The race then descends and ascends mountain ridges, winds and turns around foothills, skirting alpine lakes and traversing gravel beachheads until finally reaching the coast of the Pacific ocean. Hence its' name, "Alps 2 Ocean Ultra". The race is a 7 stage (7 day) event, covering a mere 323 kilometres.
You can imagine how difficult it might be to film a particular athlete at an event like this. Access is nearly impossible, set up is almost always completely remote, weather is constantly a liability. Working out of a vehicle doubling as a mobile production studio would also mean a ton of wear and tear on my equipment.
Simply getting to the base of Mount Cook with all of my film equipment is a true expedition in itself. Flying across the country to the west coast, then west coast to Aukland in the north island, another flight to Christchurch in the south, then finally a bus to Oamaru. After Oamaru, you guessed it, another bus. All in, we're talking about 3 days of non-stop travel.
Pelican Air 1535 Hard Case.
The Pelican Air 1535 is light and also has a really low profile. That means I can be one person, traveling with everything I need to shoot a remote, small production film on location, anywhere in the world with just one hard case, and one camera bag. Both fly with me as a carry-on item, and a personal item, for every single flight. Bonus if there's budget for an additional shooter. I'll bring an additional 1535 case full of more film essentials (mostly lighting and audio and some novelty lenses).
I couldn't travel with all of this equipment if the 1535 didn't have wheels. I can't stress enough how critical is is that this is a rolling hard case. When you haven't slept for three days, the last thing you want to do is muscle around heavy film gear.
The ability to easily lock the case shut, and run a cable lock through the handle also makes for peace of mind. I don't often get stuck sleeping in airports, but if happens, it's nice to know my livelihood isn't at risk of being stolen right out from under me.
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The nature of being an outdoor photographer is that no two jobs are exactly the same. In fact, I don't feel as though I have ever had a shoot repeat itself. And that means that my set up is constantly changing. My essentials one day may not be my essentials the next. Having the Trekpak inserts grant me the flexibility to modify my load out, as many time as I need.
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I've used the Pelican Air 1535 Hard Case and Trekpak inserts for tons of the toughest film and photography gigs on the planet. I can confidently say that this set-up is without a doubt a staple for me, and should be a staple for any other professional that requires protecting their equipment from some of the toughest jobs around.


The thing I miss about my own freshman year is the way that you use resources and spend little to no money in doing it. This year, I get to live out the freshman experience once again through my residents. On this particular occasion, Kaveh, Scott, and others bought an inflatable swimming pool at Wal-Mart for $10, put it out behind the freshman side, just beyond the smoking area, and filled it up with water from the showers. After the pool got filled up, Kaveh, Scott, and Chris climbed on in! And they had fun, too! You may wonder how long the pool lasted before it got taken down. The answer was, it lasted one day. We had one evening with the pool, and then the groundskeepers the next day took the pool. Sad to see it go, but fun while it lasted.
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Coming down the stairs, look what we have here!
Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a… swimming pool.
It was really a relax-a-thon here, as they have their food and drink from Festival nearby.
Well, you're wet now… I hope you're satisfied.
Right here, in view of the Potomac Hall sign… eating dinner, drinking sodas, and smoking cigarettes.
Since the pool was only recently filled up, everyone's still dry from the chest up, as Kaveh demonstrates to us.
Meanwhile, Mike tries his hardest to put Beth in the water, as Beth tries her hardest not to. Beth won.
Beside the pool, the life-support mechanisms of its inhabitants sit nearby – shirt, shoes, drinks, and cigarettes. Interestingly enough, of all the floors in Potomac, mine has the highest concentration of smokers, with 19 out of 46 residents lighting up on a regular basis.
Chris is back, emerging with… water balloons!
Meanwhile, Chris, Scott, and Kaveh began their own counter-assault, throwing balloons at Chris.
After the assault was over, Kaveh sat guard with balloon in hand.
Messing with the water balloons… always fun.
Meanwhile, Kaveh and Chris see what it's like looking at the world through the water balloons.
A passerby stops en route to a study session – Chris invites her in!
Here, Scott, have some water!
And as revenge for the splash, Kaveh gets dunked.
One of these three had a banana that they got from Festival and asked me to bring it over. They expected me to hand it to them. I tossed it into the water, which led to supreme silliness.
According to Chris, you never know how a banana and a Festival cup can be used, as Chris uses the two as a telephone, and as a firearm.


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Louisville City Update: Prepping for Season Opener
Louisville City FC ended its preseason with two victories over Lindsey Wilson College and the Indy 11, and is preparing for its inaugural season opener against Saint Louis on Saturday.
By Jeff Milby Mar 24, 2015, 3:30pm EDT
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Louisville City Head Coach James O'Connor looks on. Will he lead LCFC to victory in its first ever match?
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With a full preseason slate, against both collegiate and professional opposition, Louisville City FC has yet to lose a match and enters its March 28 inaugural season opener against Saint Louis having outscored that opposition 13-3 over the course of five matches.
Orlando City's USL affiliate ended the exhibition portion of its schedule by dispatching collegiate side Lindsey Wilson College, 5-0, and NASL outfit Indy Eleven, 2-1, in a matter of four days.
Lindsey Wilson, an NAIA college in Columbia, KY, was easily outmatched in the March 17 match against LCFC at Assumption High School in Louisville. Danish midfielder Magnus Rasmussen notched his second goal of the preseason in the fourth minute, heading home a ball from English midfielder Charlie Adams. Louisville would add to the lead before half, with a goal from Nate Polak -- again off of an Adams assist.
The second half would go no better for the visitors from South Central Kentucky, as Rasmussen would score from a free kick from around 25 yards out. The left-footed Rasmussen sent his shot over the wall and inside the far post, past a diving LWC keeper. Louisville would add two more goals from trialist Illija Illic and Nate Polak.
If I had to guess, @loucityfc might have 70% possession in 2nd half.
— Jeff Milby (@j_milbz) March 18, 2015
LCFC's second match of the week wouldn't be so easy.
After resting regular starters Matt Fondy, Bryan Burke and Guy Abend against Lindsey Wilson, Louisville City struggled through a physical affair in Indianapolis against would-be regional rivals Indy Eleven. The match went to the halftime break scoreless, but with five yellow cards shown between the two sides. In the second half, however, the goals would come tumbling out.
Niall McCabe would get Louisville on the board in the 53rd minute after he collected a poor pass from Indy goalkeeper Greg Janicki and coolly lobbed it back over the keeper's head from around forty yards out. Indy would answer within five minutes, but LCFC regained the lead in the 64th minute, as leading scorer Fondy again found the back of the net, cleaning up the rebound of a saved Conor Shanosky header off of a corner kick. It was Fondy's fourth goal of the preseason, and it was good enough to be the winner in Louisville City's final preseason match.
After the match, Louisville City Head Coach James O'Connor was pleased with what he saw after the halftime break.
"From our point of view, I thought the second half was definitely a lot better," the former Orlando City midfielder said, via the team's official site. "I though Niall's goal was an exceptional goal. Really pleased that we scored off a set piece, so all in all we're obviously very pleased to get the win."
Highlights from Indianapolis:
Louisville City opens it's inaugural USL season Saturday against rival Saint Louis at 3 p.m. Follow me on Twitter for the updates, and be sure to check in to next week's update for the recap and quotes from the players and coaches.
The Kit Will Finally Be Revealed
Louisville City has finally announced that the club will reveal its Adidas branded jerseys for the inaugural season. The club will hold an event for Founding Members on Thursday, where the club is expected to reveal jerseys that are fairly similar to those of MLS affiliate club Orlando City.
"Revealing our inaugural season uniform to our partners and Founding Members is going to be a memorable evening," General Manager Amanda Duffy said in a release. "We've had great support from significant Louisville-based businesses, and we look forward to sharing details with our fans in the days both leading up to Thursday's event and at the special event as well."
Again, I'll have pictures on my Twitter account following the event.
Season Opening Storylines
As much news as there has been in the buildup to the first season in Louisville professional soccer history, there are still more than a few questions that have been left unanswered.
Trialist forward Illija Illic has shown considerable promise in the preseason, scoring two goals. However, with less than a week until the season begins, there has been no announcement as to whether Illic will be signed permanently by the team.
Will the turf be as big of a problem as feared? In the first episode of our original show UpRoar, I discussed with the other Mane Land writers the state of the turf at Louisville Slugger Field. Over the weekend, the grounds crew began to place the turf over the dirt infield and warning track at the baseball park. Will the turf be a problem for O'Connor's hard working style of play?
Our #MarchMadness starts March 28th. Come join us at Slugger Field! pic.twitter.com/I7KbU3OLKj
— Louisville City FC (@loucityfc) March 20, 2015
Who will be the other Orlando loanees? We know about Sidney Rivera, but who else will the Lions be sending north for USL playing time?
One question that has been answered is that of the broadcast team for LCFC's YouTube broadcasts. ESPN 680 radio producer Jim Wombwell will be the play-by-play voice of Lousville City FC in its inaugural season. Though there has been no official announcement, Wombwell told me that he'll be joined by fellow ESPN 680 employee Bob Valvano, the former basketball coach and brother of the late Jim Valvano, who will provide color commentary.
It's a historic week for the city of Louisville, and the excitement of the soccer season is building. See you next week.