Midnightmom

Whoa! Hold the horses! Cat is turning into a ninja!!! And here is her weapon of first choice................................. Here is the "bad guy" when Cat is done with him............. Here is Cat when she is done with the "bad guy." Here is me for thinking up this reply.

Some of those cats were really, really camoflagued camouflaged. (Is there a spell-checker here???)

Gotta love the holiday sales! celery - 35c/bunch yams - 24c/lb turkey - 53c/ with $25 purchase (which can include the bird!) Winco

Finally found the "Mark Forums Read" button! Bottom of the page---left side.

Found a youtube video earlier today about making a 16 brick rocket stove from ADOBE bricks: Not concrete (can explode); not firebricks (too expensive). Sooooooooooooooo, here is the link!!!

Has the site been redesigned? I am having some 'display' issues. The forums column is about 1/3 the widthe that is used to be, and the text is twice as big (at least). The information column (on the right) has a BIG gap between it and the forum column. The whole deop doen list for my 'notifications' is also displayed, instead of there being an arrow for seeing the list. Anybody else having these issues???

You also might look for Dreamfield's pastas. They are also made with inulin (and semolina wheat) and taste just like regular pasta. It is available at Safeway and Raley's (here anyway) and sometimes goes on sale. When it does, I visit the Dreamfields site and try to print coupons (usually $1 off) before I buy it. I have multiple boxes of penne, angel hair, spaghetti, and elbows. To make mac n cheese, I cook the Dreamfield's elbows and use the cheese package from Kraft mac n cheese. I store the Kraft pasta for giving away to food banks, or neighbors. Heck, I might even need to use it myself at some point after .

I would like to know where to buy the flour!

I don't know if anyone read the comments below the video, but one person said to MAKE SURE you buy FIRE BRICKS and NOT CEMENT ones. The cement ones have "air pockets" which, during prolonged use, can overheat and EXPLODE!!! Stay safe.

I hope YOU are as upset and mad about this as I am!!! TAKE ACTION: Go to this site <http://www.theblaze.com/stories/anti-obama-benghazi-meme-gets-censored-for-violating-facebooks-statement-of-rights-and-responsibilities/> and "Like" the story. It will post to your Facebook page, and will INCLUDE this pic. Let's overwhelm FB and show them that we don't likee to be censored, that we STILL have a First Amendment, and that we SUPPORT our warriors and heroes!!! ========================================================================================================== Facebook reportedly took down an image, or a meme, posted by the Special Operations Speaks PAC (SOS) that was critical of President Barack Obama’s handling of the terrorist attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi. You may have actually seen it before it was taken down — it had earned roughly 24,000 “likes.” The meme, which can be seen below, shows both Obama and deceased al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden with the following message: “Obama called the SEALs and THEY got bin Laden. When the SEALs called Obama, THEY GOT DENIED.”

Dr. Atkins WAS right! The low-carb mantra is........................shop the edges of the store. (where the fruits, veggies, and meats are). Except now you also need to be aware of GMOs in your food...packaged AND fresh.

Good post MtRider.

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Nicole.................if you want info on no carbs, carb-restricition, low-carb, or diabetic eating use these subjects as "search terms" in this site. I know I have personally posted a lot of info on these subjects and how what I am storing for long-term based on these issues. Midnightmom

"As goes Calif, so goes the nation" is a trend that Monsanto is really really afraid of and is why they are fighting the propostion so hard. BTW, there was a New England state that tried to get food labeling instituted and Monsanto threatened to sue them . They dropped the effort due to concern over the cost of possible legislation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Found it!

Monsanto is the definition of EVIL! Their GMO corn and soybeans are in EVERYTHING!!! Calif Prop 37 is trying to get foods labels to reveal whether the product had GMO ingredients in it, and Monsanto is paying BIG TIME for anti-37 ads--complete with scare tactics and out-and-out lies. They have also developed a strain of corn which will be sold DIRECTLY to consumers (not as an ingredient in food products) by WalMart and another grocery store that I can't remember right now. Remember, the GMO corn and soybeans are probably in your animal feed and your pet foods too.

Never have understood why that poison is still on the market. =============================================== How it GOT approved is the more interesting story.

On the print menu, select the "Properties' button. Then look for "Finishing" tab. Select that tab, and then choose "Print Both Sides" manually. It will print in the correct order, but you will have to physically turn the paper around for the second side printing (there is usually a graphic on the menu which will show you how to turn the paper.)

Let's do a Happy Dance! You must be on .

I wonder if 'synchronized flushing' would work in San Francisco. The enviornmentaly friendly low-flow toilets have caused the sewers to clog.

I don't buy unless it is on sale. Sometimes I don't even buy on-sale unless I have a coupon too!!! As far as low-carb, you can up the fats (for satiety) as long as you stay away from "white" foods. Cook in EVOO or coconut oil. Avoid canola oil and soybean oil like the plague. (sometimes you can't avoid it if it is in your condiments, etc). Use REAL butter on those veggies. Cook your eggs in butter or bacon grease. BTW-eggs are no longer a cholesterol no-no. Make your tuna salad with lots of mayo! It is moister and more filling. I use Dreamfield's pasta when I feel like mac&cheese, spaghetti, or penne. It is rather pricey, but you can go to their website and print a coupon. Then keep an eye on Safeway, cause they put it on sale every once in a while but it is never in the ad!!! If you're having chix broth for lunch or a snack, you can add 1 envelope of gelatin to up the protein content without changing the flavor. I sometimes buy plain greek yogurt and add a "sleeve" of pre-sweetened Crystal Lite fruit flavored powder to it. I like strawberry the best. I have been known to dip a spoonful of peanut butter out of the jar, then dip it into the yogurt. Kinda like eating PB&J, but not really. I almost forgot about pork rinds!!! They can be a bread substitute in many situations. I alternate between spreading cream cheese and peanut butter on them (no jelly though ) You can also load them up with the tuna salad (as you're eating them or they will get soggy) or dip ;them in guacamole. Yumm. You can crush them and use them as "breading" on the outside of chix or fish, or you can mix them into ground beef for making meat loaf or meatballs. Sour cream is good for adding to pan drippings to make a sauce for your meat and veggies. Add some spinach and you have spinach dip for those pork rinds. Mix it into eggs and make an omelet or a quiche. I hope you get the idea. Now, all that said, I still have sugar, flour, and corn meal as part of my preps. I may have to resort to cooking with it, or I may just use it for barter. But, I only buy it when it is on sale. And that season is fast approaching with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner!

"Artificial sweetener disease" The US Food and Drug Administration has received reports of 92 medical health problems resulting from aspartame, ranging from abdominal pain to migraines, dizziness and hives. Aspartame poisoning is often misdiagnosed because its symptoms mock other syndromes. It changes the ratio of amino acids in the blood, lowering or blocking levels of hormones like dopamine and tyrosine that are necessary for bodily function. Since aspartame cannot be detected through lab tests and x-rays, these diseases and disorders may actually be a toxic load. Below are some specific health conditions that are associated with aspartame you might want to recall next time you open a can of diet soda: 1. Cancer - The Ramazzine Foundation, a European Cancer Research Center, conducted a study on aspartame which revealed that aspartame increases the risk of cancers (lymphoma, leukemia and breast cancers). Despite the National Cancer Institute's stand that no such connection was ever firmly established between aspartame and cancer, it might well be worth thinking that what is harmful to rats is also harmful to humans. Moreover, the dismissive stand of regulatory bodies concerning aspartame is merely based on the absence of data that can conclusively support such a connection and NOT on a finding that establishes that aspartame does not cause cancer. 2. Mental disorders and degeneration of brain cells - Excessive ingestion of artificial sweeteners, according to researchers from the University of Praetoria and the University of Limpopo, may lead to various mental disorders and the degeneration of the brain. Publishing in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers noted that aspartame appeared to cause excessive signals, damage and even death to nerve cells. Since aspartame disrupts the functioning of the cell's energy source, it will lead to a cascade of effects on the whole system. 3. Headaches - As early as 1994, a study conducted published on PubMed.gov showed that ingestion of aspartame was associated with headaches. Subjects in the study revealed that they experienced headaches 33 percent of the time when taking aspartame compared to 24 percent when on placebo treatment. Moreover, Dr. Robert Milne and Blake More in their book "Headaches" report that headaches are the most reported side effect given by those who take products containing aspartame. They add that in a University of Parkinson's at Florida study, it was found out that the incidences of migraines doubled for a majority of test subjects who took aspartame. Their headaches lasted longer and were marked by significant signs of shakiness and diminished vision. 4. Weight gain and increased blood sugar - Aspartame is not a healthy alternative for diabetics or those wanting to lose weight. Contrary to popular belief, a recent study has shown that regular consumption of diet soft drinks is strongly connected with abdominal obesity and that aspartame can increase blood sugar. Researchers from the University of Texas Health Center San Antonio reported in a study that, as a group, 70 percent of those who drank diet soft drinks gained weight as opposed to those who did not. Moreover, those who drank 2 or more diet sodas regularly experienced an increase in their waist circumference by 500 percent more than those who did not drink them. In another related study that analyzed a possible relationship between intake of aspartame and fasting glucose and insulin levels among 40 diabetes-prone mice, one of the researchers in the study, Dr. Gabriel Fernandes, revealed that heavy aspartame exposure might potentially contribute to the associations noticed between soda consumption and the risk of diabetes in humans. The above health conditions are just some of the 92 reported medical health problems reportedly associated with aspartame. Despite the stand of aspartame manufacturers that their product has been declared safe for human consumption, it is still strange that there are still reports from sectors who do not stand to benefit from such declarations that aspartame is not safe. Prudence would dictate that avoiding a product may be better in the long run than to discover firsthand that all that was said about it was true. Why? Because you happen to be living proof of it. How to protect yourself To keep yourself safe from contracting "artificial sweetener syndrome," it is suggested that you stop taking all products containing this chemical. If you have brought or stocked up on products containing aspartame, you can arrange to return the products so you can get a refund of your money. If you feel that you may need professional help in getting over the disease, please see your doctor as soon as possible. Take a proactive approach to being healthy. Finally, for those taking aspartame simply because they want to observe a healthy diet, replace your aspartame habit with real sugar. Although it may have more calories, it offers a far better solution than being poisoned. Those who want to manage their weight problems are advised to seek a healthier course of action like eating more whole foods, vegetables and fruits and getting regular exercise. True and sustainable weight loss cannot be achieved through a quick fix without a change in lifestyle. 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Aspertame: Despite the benefits cited in the aspartame website, independent studies have been shown that aspartame is not as safe as it appears to be. In a recent study conducted by researchers from the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine and at Columbia University Medical Center, it was discovered that those who drank diet soft drinks on a daily basis were more likely to contract vascular diseases compared to those who took none. Supporters of aspartame insist that aspartic acid and phenylalanine are found in many foods. What they have conveniently left out, however, is that the said neurotoxins are harmless only when consumed with other nutrients like fats, amino acids (protein) and carbohydrates. On their own, they are absorbed by the nervous system in large concentrations causing the stimulation of brain neurons and cell death. Symptoms of the conditions include headaches, confusion, balance problems and seizures. Methanol, on the other hand, is also a highly toxic substance. It is released in the small intestine gradually with the assistance of chymotrypsin and then broken down into formaldehyde: a chemical used for embalming which is a carcinogen that causes birth defects, retinal damage and DNA replication. Again, supporters of aspartame insist that methanol is safe because it is found in vegetables and fruit juices. What they neglect to mention, however, is that methanol in vegetables and fruit juices is bound with pectin and the body does not possess the digestive enzyme to break down pectin and release ethanol into the body. Furthermore, ethanol, the methanol toxicity antidote, is found in natural sources of methanol, inhibiting the metabolism of methanol and giving the body sufficient time, through the lungs and kidneys, to clear it. Methanol found in aspartame is easily absorbed because it is in a free form. Aspartic acid, methanol and phenylalanine and their breakdown in the body are cumulative because of their fast absorption and slow excretion. In 1984, studies conducted revealed that the toxicity of NutraSweet (aspartame) to living organisms. The State of Arizona arrived at findings which showed that aspartame in carbonated drinks can break down into free methanol in temperatures of 99 degrees Fahrenheit. On May 13, 1998, the University of Barcelona also arrived at results revealing that aspartame was transformed into formaldehyde in the bodies of living creatures, and on later examination formaldehyde had spread through the vital parts of the body.

Happy belated b-day. I hope you had a wonderfully glorious day.