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Merry Christmas, folks!

I never knew that about christmas lights! Wow. I used to hear radio over the copper pipes in the old apartment that run through the baseboard heating system, though. Never realized about Christmas lights affecting wifi, though! I just wish I would win the lottery, I would buy Mt Rider a zippy fast new laptop for sure and a really fine printer. Heck, I would be able to replace mine. I was worried I goofed on my bank account. Well it wasn't so bad. I was able to correct it with Christmas money from my brother. Phew. Things are way too snug these days. I had enough to get some Hersheys dark chocolate kisses at the store. So, I still got a 'gift'. I actually was not in the hole , but it goofed up my auto payment for internet and I can fix that initial problem now. I am just going to write out checks and mail them from now on to utilities if they don't like it , too bad, its still fine to do. Electronics can just cause plain trouble! Just exasperating all these electronic things and I know your putor is suffering old age. But it sounds like this may have been a server problem or hacking. The Chinese , Russians, and Iranians are all doing it continually and of course , devious individual hacker punks out there. If that is what the actual cause is. Evil stuff. Not nice. Pranks.

Holy Cow, sounds like its a virus in the server email, an attack by hackers if it's you too, WE2, something to just disrupt Christmas notes and commerce. Believe me, MT Rider I definitely relate. I have a very hard time trying to get things done with automatic 'systems' everyone uses in this crazy world today. I want people in businesses to just answer the phone so I can talk to them . I have difficulties anyway and it just scrambles things worse trying to get through and done properly. I cant punch in correct numbers or letters using my cell phone for utilities payments. Often the websites are down too for even that. Hoping it gets fixed by tomorrow. Mt Rider, I find writing a document and just copying and pasting works. To the email. It saves what I worked so hard to write in the first place if its a special note to someone. But this was not a refusal to accept if the email was too old and shut down either, it is weird but it has markings of a hacking too.So, it might be what was really happening, and thousands of others are finding they are in the same boat today as a result.

Hoping you feel better so does your dog. Hope you enjoy fixing those oranges up the way you want to!

Farmers adjust to new FDA rulesPosted: Dec 14, 2015 5:38 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 14, 2015 7:06 PM EST By Adam SullivanCONNECT BRATTLEBORO, Vt. -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is rolling out new rules for farmers that are aimed at improving food safety. But farmers, who are now forced to come into compliance, have a lot of questions. Vermont, and much of the northeast, is known for its rural landscapes and agricultural roots. But how food is grown and delivered to the dinner table in the United States is undergoing a major overhaul. It's called, the "Food Safety Modernization Act." It was signed into law by President Obama in 2011. Officials say it's the most sweeping congressional reform to food safety laws in more than 70 years. And farmers throughout the region have many questions. "They want to know what compliance looks like when inspectors land on the farm," said Pooh Sprague, whose Edgewater Farm is just over the border in Plainfield, New Hampshire. "People are trying to make decisions as to how they are going to go forward under FSMA, or whether they choose to duck under it, or drop back in size," he said. "Right now, farmers need to pay attention," said Vermont Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Ross. The reforms deal with sanitation, safety and recall plans, training standards and much more. They impact both produce and milk production. The largest farms have a year to come into compliance. Smaller farms, which the Vermont brand is increasingly known for, will have a little more time. "We are actually growing agriculture in Vermont. We are growing the number of farmers, and we are growing the number of acres in agriculture, so that is actually a really good sign," Ross said. However, not all farms will be affected. Farms making less than $25,000 a year will be exempt. Farmers bringing in less than $500,000 a year will need to follow some of the new rules, but not all. Farms with annual sales of more than half-a-million will need to fully comply. "Prevent foodborne illness, and prevent contamination that could make people sick," said FDA Deputy Commissioner Michael Taylor. He spoke directly to the region's farmers, saying FMSA also governs the food coming into the country. "Verify how farm suppliers are producing food safely. We have a mandate to do more foreign inspections overseas and work with foreign governments," he said. In the U.S., FSMA has been getting push back, especially when it comes to raw milk used in artisanal cheeses. The new FDA standards call for a decrease in the presence of non toxic E.coli, which some Vermont cheesemakers say gives the cheese its distinct flavors, and is not toxic. "The issue at play between the FDA and the artisanal cheese community is concern not only to Vermont producers but to producers across the country. We are in active conversation with the FDA," Ross said. Officials from the FDA say they are hearing those concerns and say the flexibility was built into the law which could eventually lead to additional changes. "I think they have recognized that small, diversified agriculture is a completely different animal," Sprague said. The forum is one of six the FDA is holding across the country. Farmers from all New England states, and New York, were in attendance. For more information: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FSMA/ Copied from WCAX.com It may be of similar affect to other states? I don't know but maybe someone can clarify.

I downloaded a couple last night, thank you . too wiped out tired to read tonight, will be toddling off to sleep very quickly.

https://youtu.be/a5MpQsLJvOw

oops, let me look on youtube for it. lhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ-8jYpa1-o

Celtic Women This is my favorite Christmas Hymn. Me thinks most of us would appreciate hearing it done so well. O Holy Night. Please share your favorites. http://qpolitical.com/watch-celtic-women-sing-o-holy-night-like-angels/

yeah! Hey Miki.

Trudy, it is amazing how things must really be in balance, isn't it? Especially when something as important as the heart gets fragile. I hope it is better now.

oh dear, I know I am answering while you are hopefully sleeping. I hope you can stock up on some good fresh foods for the house. How long a drive is it? Whenever I think of Germany I think of the autobahn, going 100 miles per hour. But that may not even be part of the roads you must take back to Netherlands. So, how long it takes is easier to understand. I hope your neighborhood and town stay safe. You just need to be able to relax and get your potassium issue doing a lot better. I am sorry you are hurting so much. I understand chronic pain. Wish I could help!

I had an issue with supplements. It could be the coatings on the tablets these days, but absorption issues in the gastro intestinal tract , which can happen just because we are getting older or from health issues , can also be a cause for low numbers on tests so even if you are stuffing yourself with all these potassium rich things, one thing may work when others don't . For me, the magnesium pills and beans do not give me the magnesium from them, due to absorption issues. I have to have fluids or softer based foods or meats with it. I do hope the heart pit a pat episode settle down quickly. I know you were very tired. Glad you made it back to the Netherlands safely, Christy. Thanks for letting us know on FB.

Actually dark chocolate is best for its antioxidants but its nice to know the milk chocolate has the potassium percentages it does as it is commonly available.

I love chocolate but because I have to watch carb and sugar intake, and really, before that, just to make it last, I trained myself to enjoy maybe two bites of chocolate, broken off a chocolate bar and just be satisfied with that. It works??? Of course I can remember Easter time and getting See's candy Chocolate eggs........ a w h o l e p o u n d of creamy chocolate......... it was heaven and maybe they still sell them. Or a pudding cup. ok ok, sometimes I eat two, lol. This is making me want to make some chocolate pudding from scratch, lol. I may just do that tomorrow!

thanks dogmom. I have been so busy today I forgot to post about it but I saw that on fb!

Milk chocolate : 190 mg per average bar of chocolate. It has a lot of vitamins and minerals in good amounts and is antioxidant in nature, which is very good for the heart and stressors . Cocoa would be similar in proportion if you cook from scratch so you control what you sweeten it with. It was used centuries ago for illnesses and recuperative affects. They did not sweeten it back then.

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/food-sources-of-potassium.php #1: White Beans Potassium in 100g 1 cup cooked (179g) 561mg (16% DV) 1004mg (29% DV) Other Beans High in Potassium (%DV per cup): Adzuki (35%), Soy (28%), Lima (28%), Kidney (20%), Great Northern (20%), Pinto (18%) and others at an average of 15% DV per cup cooked. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #2: Dark Leafy Greens (Spinach) Potassium in 100g 1 Cup (30g) 1 Cup Cooked (180g) 558mg (16% DV) 167mg (5% DV) 839mg (24% DV) Other Greens High in Potassium (%DV per cup cooked): Swiss Chard (27% DV), Kale (8% DV), and Collards (6% DV). Click to see complete nutrition facts. #3: Baked Potatoes (With Skin) Potassium in 100g Average Potato (173g) 535mg (15% DV) 926mg (26% DV) Warning: Potatoes are high in simple carbohydrates and not recommended for people with diabetes. Sweet potatoes are actually better for regulation blood sugar, an average baked sweet potato with skin (114g) provides 542mg (15% DV) of potassium. Click to see complete nutrition facts. Advertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads) #4: Dried Apricots Potassium in 100g 1/2 cup (65g) 1162mg (33% DV) 755mg (22% DV) Other Dried Fruits High in Potassium (%DV per 1/2 cup): Peaches (22% DV), Prunes (20% DV), Raisins (18% DV). Warning: Dried fruits are high in sugar. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #5: Baked Acorn Squash Potassium in 100g 1 cup cubed (205g) 437mg (12% DV) 899mg (26% DV) Other Squash High in Potassium (%DV per cup baked): Hubbard (21%), Butternut (17% DV), Zucchini (14% DV), Average Winter Squash (10% DV). Click to see complete nutrition facts. #6: Yogurt (Plain, Skim/Non-Fat) Potassium in 100g 1 cup (245g) 255mg (7% DV) 625mg (18% DV) Other Yogurt High in Potassium (%DV per cup): Whole-Fat (11% DV), Chocolate Yogurt (24% DV). Click to see complete nutrition facts. Advertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads) #7: Fish (Salmon) Potassium in 100g 1 3oz fillet (85g) 628mg (18% DV) 534mg (15% DV) Other Fish High in Potassium (%DV per 3oz fillet (85g)): Pompano (15% DV), Lingcod (14% DV), Halibut (13% DV), Yellowfin Tuna (13% DV), Anchovies (12% DV), Mackerel (10% DV), Herring (10% DV) and most other fish at an average of 10% DV. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #8: Avocados Potassium in 100g Average Avocado (201g) 1/2 Cup Pureed (115g) 485mg (14% DV) 975mg (28% DV) 558mg (16% DV) An average avocado provides 322 calories, half a cup purred contains 184 calories. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #9: Mushrooms (White) Potassium in 100g 1 cup sliced (108g) 396mg (11% DV) 428mg (12% DV) 1 cup cooked sliced white mushrooms contain 28 calories. Other mushrooms high in potassium (%DV per cup sliced): Portabella (9% DV), Brown or Crimini (9% DV), Enoki (7% DV), Shiitake (5% DV), Maitake (4% DV). Click to see complete nutrition facts. #10: Bananas Potassium in 100g Average Banana (118g) 1 Cup Mashed (225g) 358mg (10% DV) 422mg (12% DV) 806mg (23% DV) An average banana provides 105 calories, 1 cup mashed contains 200 calories. Click to see complete nutrition facts. Printables

Yes. ok, I will suggest that.

oops, correction, the female pig gets 2.2 pounds of feed twice a day .

Someone on a homesteading group on FB is asking what to do for a pig that probably has mange. They also need to know how much feed per day, grains feed and hay. ( So far they give a kilo of grains feed, then hay or pasture daily). She is a breeder. The only suggestion a livestock vet in Mexico gave them was burnt motor oil for this mange condition. What else might she be able to mix up, possibly less toxic, for the skin?

that sounds fine, dogmom!

This town has nothing special to buy in it and I prefer to stay in and finish some knitting and work on other knitting today. FB posts already include mad shopper videos. It is absolutely insane in the walmarts today. NO thanks. Worse than a noisy heavy metal concert to me!

He will be at least 2 yrs. old before I do, I guess! I can't afford to fly to Hawaii. I think they come home to TX by then! Depends on how much longer her tour of duty is. Which may have changed.