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Friday, August 5, 2022 4:42PM CDT

OMAHA (DTN) -- A USDA survey of farm real estate values shows the average farm increased in value by 12.4% nationally over the past year, with Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska showing the highest growth in farmland values.

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the survey on farmland values Friday. The report looks at all farm real estate, which averaged $3,800 per acre nationally, up 12.4%. The values come from a June survey and include a sample of about 9,000 tracts of land.

The 12.4% bump for 2022 is the highest jump in overall farmland values in the survey since at least 2007. The Plains and Midwest states saw the highest growth, while some Northeastern states maintained the highest value.

The Corn Belt -- Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Ohio -- saw an average overall bump in values of 14.9%. Northern Plains states -- Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota -- combined saw a 19.8% increase in farmland values.

Kansas saw the highest bump in average farmland values, increasing 25.2% to $2,630 average per acre. Iowa came in second, increasing 21.4% to $9,400 per acre. Nebraska came in third, rising 21% to $3,750 per acre.

For overall farmland values, Rhode Island has the highest average at $17,500 per acre, up 6.7% from a year ago. New Jersey land values are the second highest at $15,400 an acre, up 6.9%, and Massachusetts comes in third at $15,200 an acre, up 10.9% from 2021.

The lowest overall farmland values came in the Mountain states. New Mexico farmland averaged $610 an acre, up 1.7%. Wyoming came in at $850 an acre, up 7.6%. Montana farmland averaged $1,030 an acre, up 10.8% in value.

Looking strictly at cropland acres, values nationally averaged $5,050 per acre, up 14.3% from last year.

Kansas landowners once again saw the highest growth at 24.5% higher than last year, coming in at an average of $2,950 an acre. Nebraska came in second with 21% growth, hitting an average of $6,000 an acre. Iowa cropland values rose 19.7%, hitting $9,350 an acre.

The most expensive cropland in the country is in New Jersey, averaging $15,900 an acre, or 7.4% higher than 2021. California came in second at $15,410 per acre, up 11.2% from a year ago. Collectively, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, lumped in the Northeast as "other states," averaged $9,530 per acre. Iowa came in right below at $9,350.

The most economical states for cropland were Montana at $1,160 an acre, up 10.5%; next was Wyoming at $1,720 an acre, up 7.5%; and New Mexico at $1,790 an acre, up 7.8%.

The survey also shows some spreads between irrigated and non-irrigated cropland.

In Washington state, irrigated cropland is valued at $8,400 an acre, up 7.7%, while dryland acres are valued at $1,450 an acre, a difference of $6,950 per acre.

In California, irrigated cropland is worth $18,100 per acre, up 11% from last year, while non-irrigated ground is $6,600 an acre, a value difference of $11,500.

Irrigated cropland in Utah is valued at $7,250 an acre, up 9% from a year ago, while non-irrigated cropland is valued at $1,650 an acre, a $5,600 difference in value.

Irrigated cropland in Colorado averaged $5,750 an acre, up 10.7%, while non-irrigated ground was $1,600 an acre, a $4,150 difference in value.

In Nebraska, irrigated ground averaged $7,950 per acre, up 21.7%, while non-irrigated ground is valued at an average of $4,800, a difference of $3,150 per acre.

Pasture nationally averaged $1,650 per acre, an increase of 11.5% over 2021.

Idaho had the highest percentage increase for pasture value at 15.9% from last year, coming in at $1,970 per acre. California pasture values rose 14.5% to $3,550 per acre. Texas pasture values rose 13.9% to $2,050 an acre.

The highest-cost state for pasture was Florida at $5,900 per acre, up 6.7%, followed by Georgia at $4,400 per acre, up 8.4%.

The lowest reported cost for pasture was New Mexico at $480 an acre, up 9.1%, followed by Wyoming at $660 per acre, up 8.2%. Arizona and Nevada did not disclose pasture values.

NASS also released updated 2022 statistics on cash rent for cropland, showing the average cash rent nationally was $148 an acre, while the average irrigated cropland cash rent came in at $227 an acre. Non-irrigated cash rent nationally averaged $135 an acre.

Looking at the "Corn Belt," Iowa's average cash rent overall was $256 an acre, Illinois was $243 an acre, Indiana was $212 an acre and Nebraska was $211 an acre.

Irrigated cash rent in Iowa averaged $252 an acre, Illinois irrigated rent averaged $259 an acre, Indiana averaged $272 an acre and Nebraska averaged $260 an acre.

The full USDA Land Values report can be viewed at https://release.nass.usda.gov/….

Statistics on cash rent can be found at https://quickstats.nass.usda.gov/….

Chris Clayton can be reached at Chris.Clayton@dtn.com

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Quick Bites: A Taste of America at The Cafe

A premium selection of savory beef, pork, lamb and turkey fresh from the oven and grills, and the freshest seafood...'s the Taste of America at The Cafe. And just in case you missed it last July 2, 3 & 4, read on for a quick rundown on the fresh and savory dishes served at The Cafe's buffet spread...

There's always a reason to celebrate at The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams, and the Fourth of July is one of the many flavorful reasons to visit the massive resort complex this side of the metro. As the live Grill Station fired up their grills for the weekend lunch service, The Cafe prepared their All-American weekend feast.

Along with The Cafe's extensive buffet spread, iconic American dishes were served for a sumptuous taste of hearty and comforting American flavors, including a wide selection of premium beef, pork, and lamb dishes adding a festive American vibe to the weekend feast.

Start with The Cafe's Manhattan Clam Chowder served on a sourdough bun (L), followed by Fish Tacos, Mini Corn Dogs, and the Fried Crab Claws, a personal favorite (more on the Fried Crab Claws from The Cafe's recent Cantonese Food Festival on my previous post, Cantonese Treasures at The Cafe).

Continue your feast of American flavors with fresh seafood, including Fresh Oysters (L) with lemon on ice and Baked Oysters (R) topped with cheese. Other fresh seafood items included plump Mussels, Prawns, Curacha (Spanner Crabs), and Scallops, best enjoyed fresh with lemon or delicately poached in garlic butter.

At the Carving Station, you'll find the classic Roast Turkey and Hickory Smoked Marinated Pork Loin (L) along with an impressive slab of premium US Prime Rib (R). Beside the Carving Station, The Cafe's live Grill Station prepared their selection of freshly grilled specialties... the Grilled Mustard Lamb Ribs...

...and the Pork Baby Back Ribs. Pair your grilled meats with The Cafe's wide assortment of freshly made sides like mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables, or better yet, add some grilled seafood for a customized surf & turf combo.

Other selections included the lean yet tender Grilled Flank Steak (L) and even more Pork Baby Back Ribs (R), Grilled Apple Spiced Chicken and a variety of grilled seafood... Grilled Prawns, perfect for your own surf and turf pairing. At The Cafe, you'll find limitless options and combinations for a memorable feast, and you can expect even more as The Cafe rolls out their next food festival focusing on traditional Indian flavors (for more on the upcoming festival on Indian cuisine, see my previous post Eastern Culinary Journeys at the Road to Gurgaon). And if you missed The Cafe's Taste of America, no worries. There's a whole lot more still to The Cafe.

The Cafe is located at Hyatt City of Dreams, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Paranaque City or call +632-691-1234 extension 1162 for inquiries and reservations. Follow Hyatt City of Dreams Manila on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates.

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UAE working week will change to Monday to Friday

The decision is to take effect next month

The official working week in the United Arab Emirates is moving to Monday to Friday.

The change will bring the Islamic nation, which is home to major financial institutions, in line with western schedules.

The decision, which is to take effect next month, makes the Gulf Arab state, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, one of the few places in the Middle East to operate on western hours instead of on a Sunday to Thursday working week.

The long-rumoured shift comes as the UAE, home to the coastal emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, seeks to bolster its business and tourist appeal as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic and faces stiffer regional competition, particularly with Saudi Arabia.

Dubai has attracted a variety of Western multinational firms over the years. Its Dubai International Financial Centre – overseen by independent regulators – has grown, providing stock traders and market traders a convenient time zone to work between Asian and European markets. The sun sets in this part of the Middle East at around the time markets open in New York.

“The new working week will also bring the UAE’s financial sector into closer alignment with global real-time trading and communications-based transactions,” a government statement said, adding that the new schedule aimed to “boost not only trading opportunities but also add to the flexible, secure and enjoyable lifestyle the Emirates offers its citizens and residents”.

Government employees would work a half-day on Friday, the traditional Muslim holy day, and then take Saturday and Sunday off, officials said.

The statement also said that Islamic Friday midday sermons and prayers would begin at 1.15pm instead, after employees had left work.

It is likely that the government shift will see private industry follow suit, as it did in 2006, when the working week changed from Saturday to Wednesday – an Islamic working week followed in some Muslim countries, including Iran and Afghanistan.

State-linked Emirati newspaper The National said all schools would move to the same working week on the first day of next year’s term.

The Emirati government hailed the decision as making it “the first nation in the world to introduce a national working week shorter than the global five-day week” — a reference to Friday becoming only a half-day.

“The extended weekend comes as part of the UAE’s government efforts to boost work/life balance and enhance social wellbeing,” the statement added.

The UAE, the region’s premier trade and finance hub, faces new challenges as Saudi Arabia ramps up its efforts to lure foreign firms and investors as it seeks to wean itself off oil.

The kingdom has told all multinational firms they must move their regional headquarters to Riyadh or risk losing lucrative state contracts by 2024, stirring tensions with less-conservative Dubai that has long enticed foreigners with special economic zones, quality schools, luxury penthouses and a wealth of bars and restaurants.

To further boost its brand as a cosmopolitan hub, the UAE has made a series of changes to its penal code, based on Islamic law, or Shariah.

Among other things, the overhaul has loosened regulations on alcohol consumption, relaxed stringent punishments for drug offences and allowed foreigners to marry, divorce and inherit wealth based on their home country’s legal systems.

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The latest from the British Sandwich Association:

‘This year’s British Sandwich Week is being relaunched this year to support the industry as it comes back to some normality after a year of lockdowns – which is why we are focusing the Week on welcoming customers back to the world of sandwiches.”

“According to research by Lumina Intelligence 33% of consumers are bored with making the same lunches at home and are seeking inspiration and variety – so let’s welcome them back with great sandwiches to mark the occasion.”

This is a week to celebrate sandwiches, one of Britain’s favourite foods and one of its greatest exports.

According to BSA, “From France to Japan and everywhere else around the globe the British sandwich is establishing itself as one of the great foods of the 21st century. The key to the success of sandwiches is that, not only do they taste good, they are versatile and fit busy lifestyles.”

During Sandwich Week retailers will be launching new sandwiches as well as running special promotions and offers.

The sandwich is named after Lord John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. He liked to gamble. He liked it so much he didn’t take time out to eat. He would ask a waiter to bring him slices of meat between two slices of bread. Others began to order “the same as Sandwich.” The concoction became known as a sandwich.

As part of Sandwich Week, there are awards for 14 categories of sandwiches. The awards are called “Sammies.” Click here to read about Sammies’ categories and to see the shortlists.

There’s also a top award: The Lifetime Award. It’s for an individual or business that has made a substantial contribution to the development of the industry. An early winner of the Lifetime Award was, of course, The Earl of Sandwich. Other winners have been Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham, from Pret a Manger, and Marks & Spencer.

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Dutch rescue team arrives in Beirut

After the devastating explosion in Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut on Tuesday, a Dutch search and rescue team USAR has arrived to help extract survivors from the rubble.

The death toll currently stands at 135 people, with 5,000 wounded. But many remain missing and for those still breathing beneath the rubble, time is running out.

USAR landed in Lebanon at 01:15 Dutch time this morning in response to Lebanon’s call for international assistance, reports USAR.NL. The 64 team members were tested for coronavirus immediately. A spokesperson confirmed that the team was also tested before departure in Eindhoven, says NOS.

The team

Supported by eight rescue dogs, the USAR team consists of volunteers from Dutch fire brigades, police, engineers and healthcare workers. Their first task will be to search the destroyed area before making contact with French rescue workers and Lebanese authorities.

USAR is classified by the United Nations as a Heavy Team used for complex rescue operations. They have previously been deployed for aiding in disasters such as the earthquake in Nepal five years ago.

Supplies followed the team on a transport aircraft from Eindhoven, including concrete saws, microphones, cameras, water and food. They are fully equipped to free victims trapped under concrete, steel and wood, and to provide them with necessary medical care and relief upon rescue.

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Security Fencing: Popular Style, Installation and Upkeep Products and services

Safety fences are designed to guard a place by helping to continue to keep out thieves. There exists a massive number of stability fencing services out there, a great number of in order that it can be tough to know very well what you would require. This article normally takes a look at some of the preferred layout, set up and upkeep protection fence products and services, and Additionally, it points out how you can find and locate a fencing expert in your area.

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Preparing (pre-service) teachers for family-school partnerships: a challenge for teacher education

Over the last decades research has shown the significant contribution of the collaboration between parents and teachers towards students’ academic achievement, social development and/or sense of wellbeing in all levels of education.

However, teachers have been emphasizing that collaborating with parents is often a challenge and they considered themselves not always sufficiently prepared. The call for more attention to Family-school partnerships (FSP) in teacher education programs is therefore not new. Most research on pre-service teachers preparation has been conducted in North America or Australasia.

Hardly any research has been conducted about the state of the art of pre-service teachers’ preparation for FSP in Initial teacher education in European countries. At the same time responding to global and societal developments such as the increase of technology and social media, globalization and growing diversity, the rise of global citizenship, migration, or the changing issues concerning equality also involves education and the ways in which  parents and teachers collaborate.
These challenges  raise the question whether existing pedagogies are sufficient or whether more developed  pedagogies to prepare pre-service teachers for FSP are needed.

In a recent published special issue in the Journal of Education for Teaching attention is paid to research on the state of the art of preparing pre-service teachers for FSP in initial teacher education programs in England, Switzerland, the Netherlands/Belgium, Spain, and Finland; and on research on new approaches or pedagogies to improve teacher preparation regarding family engagement.

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Yea or Nay? Mott’s New Apple Juice Commercial

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Have you guys seen this new ad for Mott’s apple juice? It features a fresh-faced mom talking about how her kids won’t eat fruit, but it’s alright because she gives them Mott’s apple juice to drink. She tell us that, “Every glass of Mott’s apple juice has two servings of fruit inside.

Is it just me, or does this ad rub you the wrong way? Apple juice seems like it’s basically sugar water with a little bit of potassium. Here’s a screenshot of the nutritional info for their juice, from the Mott’s website:

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It’s got no vitamin content to speak of, no fiber, and is loaded with carbs. That hardly seems like a substitute for eating an apple. It almost feels like it would be better for kids to drink water than juice like this. With childhood obesity on the rise, feeding our kids a steady diet of sweet drinks only helps them develop a sweet tooth, which probably does them more harm than good in the long run.
What do you guys think? Am I being overly sensitive, or is Mott’s trying to sell parents a nutritional bag of goods here?

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  1. Gina

    So funny that you should post about this! I just saw the commercial tonight and remarked to my husband, “Ha. Like that is actually good for you.” You’re not being too sensitive.

    And have you seen the other commercial where they claim to have “magically hidden” carrot in the juice? Doesn’t look like any carrot juice I’ve ever seen. =P

  2. Greg

    “It almost feels like it would be better for kids to drink water than juice”

    You’re close to the truth. The truth is that it is better for kids and all human beings to drink water over juice.

    Juice is junk food. It makes no difference whether 100% “fruit juice” or sugar and water mixed together. It is junk food and it’s appalling that corporations are allowed to pedal the crap to children under the false pretense of healthy food.

  3. HeatherCarrEDB

    Is there really a large population of children who won’t eat fruits? Or carrots? These are as popular with the kids I know as mac n’ cheese or chicken nuggets. The things major corporations will tell us…

    It’s interesting how they managed to remove nearly all the nutrition from the apples to make the juice.

    1. Becky Striepe

      I do know some kids who are very picky eaters, but I still don’t think apple juice is the answer. It’s my secret fear that when we have kids, they’ll hate vegetables.

      Isn’t it? Not a single vitamin left! Apples have more nutrients than just potassium, don’t they?

  4. twunky

    This is another example how our food industry needs a reform b/c these big food companies are targeting/exploiting our children/parents.

    I would consider this “false advertising”. They are deceiving their customer’s into believing that this product is a substitute for nutritious food. NOT THE CASE.

    Your right, this is nothing but sugar water. Parents in this busy world “believe” they are doing good by products like these, but they are doing nothing but promoting an unhealthy lifestyle from a very young age.

    Just like McDonald’s uses its marketing towards kids and do extensive studies on how children react to different colors, symbols, sounds…etc. Then they create a Micky Dee’s commercial based their results.

    You have a 2 year old screaming for a happy meal (after you pick them up from work). Your tired and dont have the time to cook (if you know how) and you dont want to hear this screaming. So many parents only option (as it seems) is to pull through the drive-thru….sad (but its our society today).

    Its sad that we let these companies go on like they do, slowly poisoning us and our society. Not only our health, but our minds.

    Some parents DONT even know how to cook a simple, healthy meal for themselves, let alone their families. But this is common in the younger generation these days, ESPECIALLY in younger women.

    Im part of the younger generation, so I can speak from experience. Maybe because our generation are the “lab rats” for GMO crops and it’s effects over 20 years have caused some type of dependence/chemical something…who knows.

    Children hate vegetables because they often taste like cardboard – store bought food. High quality food, grown with care (not profit), should be another story with children eating healthy. They tend to like vegetables then.

    So, in conclusion, all this (advertising, marketing, research…etc) is done to create a dependency, not self-sufficiency. And when you create a dependency, you obey by their rules. And their rules involve making massive profit, at the lowest cost, which equals to fake, heavily processed and UNHEALTHY FOOD.

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Easy Potato Salad with Bacon

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This Potato Salad with Bacon is a fun twist on the traditional BBQ side dish! Made with crispy bacon, sundried tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs, this potato salad recipe is extra easy to make in an Instant Pot!

Close up picture of Instant Pot BLT potato salad with fresh parsley in the corner.

❤ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: The eggs and potatoes cook at the same time in this super simple potato salad that’s loaded with the flavors of your favorite summertime sandwich.

If you’re looking for an easy and family-friendly way to add new flavors to your next outdoor gathering, this BLT salad is a must.

We’ve mastered the best way to cook hard-boiled eggs and perfectly tender potatoes at the same time so the components of the salad are ready at the same time.

We love making BBQ side dishes in our Instant Pot so we can use the grill or stove for entrees. You’ll love this BLT potato salad, Amish Macaroni Salad, and Instant Pot Egg Salad at your next get-together.

Ingredients for Instant Pot potato salad with bacon, including eggs, parsley, green onions, sun dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, bacon, and potatoes.

You’ll need these ingredients to make Instant Pot BLT Potato Salad:

  • Potatoes: We find that russets work the best in potato salad.
  • Eggs: Use large eggs so they cook at the same time as the potatoes.
  • Mayonnaise: I use light mayo.
  • Dill pickle juice: If you’re not a pickle fan, you can use white wine vinegar.
  • Mustard: Dijon or yellow both work well.
  • green onions: You’ll use both the dark green and white parts.
  • Bacon: Crumble the bacon up into small pieces to it mixes into the salad well.
  • Sundried tomatoes: We use dry sundried tomatoes, but oil-packed will also work, just drain them well.
  • Parsley: I prefer flat-leaf, but curly works in a pinch.
Overhead picture of diced potatoes and whole eggs placed in an Instant Pot to make BLT potato salad.

How to Make BLT Potato Salad in an Instant Pot

This easy recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Power Pressure Cooker XL.

Start by dicing the potatoes and placing them in the pressure cooker, then nestling the eggs in their shells on top. They’ll steam together in the pressure cooker at the same time.

When the cook time ends, use a quick pressure release and plunge the eggs into an ice water bath to stop them from cooking.

Then make the dressing. I prefer pickle juice, mayo, and mustard, but you can use your favorite seasoning.

Once they’re nice and cold, peel and dice the cooled eggs and gently stir them into the potato salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If needed, add more mayonnaise to achieve desired consistency.

Chill the potato salad for at least an hour before serving. Top with additional crumbled bacon, if you like, just before serving.

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Important Tips for Making Potato Salad

We get the BLT flavors in this salad by using sundried tomatoes Instead of fresh tomatoes to avoid watering down the dressing too much. Plus, the flavor from the sundried is a really fun addition.

We used the dry sundried tomatoes in this recipe. If you want to use the ones packed in oil, you can. However, be sure to check the label. Sometimes the oil-packed tomatoes add garlic and herbs. (Which could be amazing, depending on your preferences!)

I like to roughly chop the sundried tomatoes so they’re small enough that you get sundried tomato in most bites, but large enough that you recognize the zing of flavor when you bite into it.

Be sure to cut the potatoes into equal-sized chunks so they cook evenly!

This is our favorite steamer basket for cooking eggs and potatoes in the pressure cooker.

Bowl of BLT potato salad placed in front of an Instant Pot, with parsley and salt and pepper shakers in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions about BLT Potato Salad

Can I use fresh, uncooked bacon?

The bacon needs to be cooked before adding to the potato salad. However, if you like, you can cook the bacon directly in the pressure cooker before cooking the potatoes.

Select Saute and cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate and crumble. If desired, reserve some of the bacon fat to add to the potato salad to increase the bacon flavor. Wipe out the pressure cooker. Then proceed with the recipe as written.

❓ Can I make potato salad ahead of time?

Yes, if you’re planning ahead, you can store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for a day before serving.

I actually prefer potato salad made at least 12 to 24 hours before I intend to serve it.

❓ Should I serve the salad cold?

Potato salad is great served cold or at room temperature.

❓ Can I use a different kind of potato?

Russets or yukon gold potatoes will work best for this potato salad.

❓ Can I substitute ingredients in the dressing?

Yes, if there are changes you like in your potato salad dressing, go for it! Just make sure that the volume of liquids you substitute for are roughly the same. (For instance, if you hate pickle juice in your potato salad, I’d recommend adding a tablespoon of another flavorful acid liquid like vinegar.)

You can also use Miracle Whip instead of mayo if you prefer. Some readers like to make no-mayo potato salad with plain Greek yogurt too!

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  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup mayonnaise (I used light)

  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice

  • 1 tablespoon mustard

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 6 slices of precooked bacon, crumbled

  • 5 sundried tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  1. Add 1 1/2 cups water to the pressure cooking pot. Put the steamer basket in the bottom of the pot, then add the potatoes. Gently lay the eggs on top of the potatoes. Lock the lid in place, select High Pressure and 4 minutes cook time.
  2. While it comes to pressure, prepare an ice water bath in a medium-size bowl. Set aside.
  3. When the cook time ends, use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Remove the steamer basket from the pressure cooking pot. Put the hard-boiled eggs into the ice cold water to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the mayo, pickle juice, and mustard. Mix in the green onion, bacon, sun dried tomatoes and parsley. Add the potatoes, and gently stir the mayonnaise mixture into the potatoes until combined.
  5. Peel and dice cooled eggs and gently stir into the potato salad. Add salt and pepper to taste. If needed, add more mayonnaise to achieve desired consistency.
  6. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Top with additional crumbled bacon, if desired.

If you prefer to use uncooked bacon, you can cook bacon directly in the pressure cooker before cooking the potatoes. I generally prefer to cut my bacon before cooking so it fits in the pressure cooker more easily. Select Saute and cook until crispy. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the pressure cooker. Then proceed with the recipe as written. If desired, reserve some of the bacon fat to add to the potato salad to increase the bacon flavor.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:

Calories: 312Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 389mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 8g

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Thank you the people of Enoggera and surrounding districts for the support you gave our Society during 2018; the interest shown in our displays when we ‘go public’ is very encouraging.

We really enjoyed being part of the Mitchelton Railway Station Centenary on the 4th November.  Our last Thursday opening at Enoggera Memorial Hall will be on the 13th December.  We will resume on the 17th January, to begin celebrating our Silver Anniversary year.  In the meantime our 2019 calendar will be on sale at Brookside Shopping Centre and available at our library up to and including the 13th December.

With the passing of Remembrance Day we completed four years commemoration of the centenary of World War 1.  We know that peoples suffering continued for longer. Before the war concluded and into the early twenties, a ‘Spanish Flu’ pandemic ravaged the world over, causing hundreds of thousands, if not millions of fatalities. Australia too was affected. The pandemic was perhaps comparable with the Black Death that wiped out up to 25 percent of the known world’s population in the 14th century. The flu may have affected families of those who were young children at the time.  We would be interested in hearing from you.

The Society wishes you the compliments of the festive season and implores all of you, in whatever way you celebrate to be safe.

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March Events at the Older Women’s Network Mitchelton

Pam Kingsford-Smith and Ann Gadsby from the Older Women’s Network serving up a storm at The Hills Community Breakfast Club last year.

The Mitchelton Branch of the Older Womens Network Qld Inc (OWNQ) offers a range of get togethers throughout the month and you are welcome to join them for any or all.

The aim of their group is to provide information to women relating to a healthy outlook on ageing and to meet in a friendly, social atmosphere.  Each month the club host a variety of social catch-ups as well as a more formal meeting to share information.  March’s guest speaker is Brownyn Ritchie from ‘Your Story Matters’.  Learn how to reclaim the power and purpose of who and what you are.

 All women are welcome to join them for any of their upcoming events:

  • Tuesday 2nd Mar 10am – Coffee/Techno Morning at Arana Leagues Club
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  • Saturday 13th Mar 12pm – Lunch at Arana Leagues Club
  • Tuesday 16th Mar 10am – Coffee/Techno Morning at Arana Leagues Club
  • Wednesday 24th Mar 10am – Monthly meeting at the Panthers Den Function Room, Arana Leagues Club (Cost $5.00)

OWNQ Mitchelton is part of an organisation that is state-wide with groups in 3 states of Australia, as well as a National branch.  There are also Older Women’s Networks in the UK and the USA among other countries.

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Timothy Pychyl on "Resisting Procrastination" at Psychology Today

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Timothy Pychyl, one of the most prominent researchers, writers, and educators on procrastination, features my chapter from The Thief of Time, "Resisting Procrastination: Kantian Autonomy and the Role of the Will," in his latest post on his Don't Delay blog at Psychology Today:

If I lock the refrigerator to block my late-night snacking, I might have made a useful predecision to protect myself against my seemingly uncontrollable urges, but there's another route. I could try harder and exert my will. The "will" is an old notion, often forgotten and even denied, but it has resurfaced in an important way in recent writing about how we can resist procrastination.

Fellow blogger, Mark White, is also the co-editor of one of my favorite books about procrastination, The thief of time: Philosophical essays on procrastination (2010, Oxford University Press). Mark's own contribution to this collection of essays is, I think, the most important in the volume. Why? Because he provides an articulate and balanced critique of the behavioral-economic model of procrastination.

He also highlighted my co-editor Chrisoula Andreou's Thief of Time chapter, "Coping with Procrastination," in his last previous post, and decicated podcast to her chapter and mine this past summer. Thanks, Tim!

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2013 was no different, and last year was all about Oreo. The agility that brand showed has carried plenty of momentum into the marketing zeitgeist, and many have been quick to try and mimic that success.

To recap, at one point during the erm … match? game? play?, the floodlights went out.

Within a couple of minutes, the Oreo social team had put together a fairly pants image-based tweet declaring that their customers could still dunk in the dark.

This was sensationally lauded as a huge success, backed by thousands of retweets on Twitter, countless social media blogs, and by marketers across the globe, and a new buzzword hit the blogosphere: real-time marketing.

Now, there is some real substance to this. How far we’ve come from static press releases, staged media briefings and print media in just a decade is nothing short of staggering.

The ability for brands to react as quickly as their customers to current, fast-moving affairs has become increasingly important in the Twitter age, as has been well documented over the past year.

But as brands have scrambled to climb aboard the real-time marketing train, has this marked a significant change in the way brands and consumers communicate?

The answer’s not so simple. This year’s Super Bowl, for example, saw far more brands expertly prepared for any Oreoppurtinities that may have arisen, replete with sophisticated command centers as the centerpiece for the campaign, such as this installation for Jaguar.

The pace of change has been fast, and the past year has seen more brands embracing social media more intimately. Think integrated hashtag campaigns, command centers and promoted tweets.

So with more brands geared up for real-time marketing than ever before – there was even a #RTMbowl Twitter chat, surely the engagement rates were through the roof?

As it transpired, they really weren’t. Few real-time campaigns managed to generate any significant interest and most of the digital discussion focused on the good ol’ fashioned TV ads.

Even the #RTMbowl chatter quickly transformed into bitter feuds between marketers criticising each other’s campaigns.

So it’s noteworthy that most major brands appear to be well-equipped for the agile, social age and 2014 represents an era of organizations taking social seriously. The key point I’m trying to make here is that being real-time is no longer enough.

Instead, we’ve returned to something that has been at the heart of almost every successful marketing initiative to date. Creativity, relevance and wit are every bit as important as the new kids on the block: agility, speed and humanity (being like a real person).

You can’t just be the latter, as the core messaging is too poor to generate interest. Likewise, it’s difficult to be simply the former, as it’ll be too late to the party and people will have moved.

So the message to marketers is simple: equipping the tools and adopting the corporate mindset to be successful in social is a battle well won, but you’ll need to rely on tried and tested creativity – that old girl – to truly succeed online.

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Homeless Man Found Swimming in the Pool of a Downtown Condo

He crossed Biscayne Boulevard heading to one of Park West’s poshest condos. He crossed the lobby as if he owned the place, como Pedro por su casa, and took the elevator to the 17th floor where the pool is located. He removed his clothes but for the shorts and a blue baseball cap and plunged.

“It happened in broad daylight,” said a resident, who insisted on his anonymity.

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The resident, our anonymous chronicler, couldn’t determine if the homeless intruder did laps or simply lounged in the pool. What was certain is that he remained oblivious to the fact that he had committed the crime of trespassing. According to Florida Law, depending on the circumstances, criminal trespass carries penalties that may include jail, probation, and a permanent criminal record. A typical misdemeanor conviction carries up to 60 days in jail. If the defendant possesses a firearm or other dangerous weapon during the criminal trespass, the violation can be charged as a third-degree felony with a maximum term of imprisonment of up to five years.

And there are public health ramifications. What if the man had a disease? What if he had lacerations? There are internal rules to use shared amenities in most condos, one being showering before getting into the pool, which, of course, the homeless man did not observe.

“That’s what gets me,” said the resident, “these men and women are emboldened because they know their actions carry no consequences. For example, homeless men urinate freely around the park despite the presence of families. Public urination is against the law if a public bathroom is available. I see many men urinating against the pedestal of the sculpture Flora, the Collector of Dreams, which stands yards away from the public bathroom.”

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Park West residents walk their dogs around the park. Many are familiar with the young man. One, recognizing him in the pool, called the police. Half a dozen officers showed up, more, and a dance of sorts ensued. The officers tried convincing the man to come out from the four sides of the pool. But the man was sticking to his guns (metaphorically.) If the officers were to drag him away handcuffed; he would drag them down into the pool.

The perpetrator might have had a mental disorder — common among the chronic homeless, or a drug problem. Police officers showed him enough patience, but no matter how elastic patience is, it has limits. One police officer stripped down to his underwear and dove to get the trespasser out.

At that point, the anonymous chronicler hurried to the pool area to see up close. The officer dragged the trespasser out and his fellow officers piled on him to handcuff him. Before the man was removed from the premises, he caught a glimpse of our anonymous chronicler and cried out: “Oh, there is my grandfather.”

“Imagine that!” said the anonymous chronicler, “this homeless man covered in tattoos calling me his grandfather! Damn people have no fear of the consequences because there are no consequences for their actions! If we, law abiding taxpayers, did a fraction of what they do, we’d be arrested and convicted.”

Downtown News: Was the perpetrator taken into custody?

Anonymous Chronicler: Yes. They took him.

Questions remain unanswered. How did the perpetrator know where the swimming pool was? Had he been there before? Will he do jail time or be back in the park tomorrow? Those are the enigmas.

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The Palace of the Dead is an ever-changing dungeon whose architecture is never quite the same each time players enter to explore its depths. All players will begin at level one, and only by fighting the enemies within will they be able to gain the strength and experience needed to explore its shadowy depths.

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"Should I Stay or Should I Go?" Kristi Edwards looks into the counter offer on legalweeklaw.com

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“Should I stay or should I go? The Clash address this age-old question in their 1982 song, allegedly inspired by Mick Jones contemplating on whether or not to leave his ex-girlfriend.

Similar levels of deliberation can go into a decision about leaving a job and indeed, leaving a job is sometimes broadly analogous to leaving a relationship - really, it is.

If you are a valuable commodity to your current firm and this is especially the case in bull markets and boom times when simply staffing a deal can be an issue, they will not want to lose you.

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Al Jazeera International’s First Person:Egyptian POWs

This old video below goes back to 2007 in the 40th anniversary of the Six Days war and it shows  Ex-Sergeant Amin Ramadan who speaks about his experience in captivity at notorious Atlit along his friend and co-worker for 40 years Goma’a Hassan who is still suffering from physical injury hunting him down since the Atlit days. I talked about this video in 2007 as a report that was published in Al Jazeera international , I did not know that it was based upon a video that aired on the channel but it is never too late.

Ramadan and Gomaa

Ramadan who has become a kind of an activist for the 1967 POWs , is already suing the Israeli government among others for a just compensation on what they have seen and suffered on the hands of the IDF in 1967. His testimony is from the important living testimonies that prove the involvement of Ben-Eliezer in the mistreatment and abuse of our POWs against international laws.

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Climate & Comfort Come Together with Smart Home Control

How Control4 Keeps You Comfortable by Putting Indoor Temperature Control at Your Fingertips

Seasons come, and seasons go . . . and with them come temperature fluctuations in your home. While you may enjoy the warm summers or even the chilly winters, you don’t want extreme temperatures in your home. Instead, your living space should maintain a consistent and pleasant environment all year round. Still, if your thermostat is off by even one degree, you may find that it impacts your comfort level.

Don’t adjust your thermostat! Let your Control4 smart home control system do it for you. The company’s climate control technology integrates beautifully with your smart home in Denver, CO, giving you one-touch convenience and a comfortable atmosphere throughout the year. Read more to learn how smart climate control makes home life easier and more pleasant.

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A Smarter Way to Heat and Cool Your Home

You may be thinking, “I already have a digital thermostat. Why do I need a smart one?” Just because you can set your thermostat to operate independently doesn’t mean it saves energy or is smart. However, a smart climate control system from Control4 automatically senses the temperature outside, the time of day, and the seasons to adjust your indoor climate accordingly. Unlike a traditional thermostat that simply follows orders, your smart thermostat is intuitive, learning from your daily behaviors and optimizing your home’s energy usage. Plus, you can control it remotely, so even if you aren’t home, you can prepare your house for a comfortable return.

A Seamless Option for Indoor Climate Control

Do you have some rooms in the house that are either too warm or too cool? With hidden temperature sensors in each room, you’ll have a home that maintains the perfect comfort level wherever you go. In addition, because your indoor climate control system is fully integrated with your smart home, it’s easy to adjust the temperature right on a touchpad or smartphone. In fact, if you’re coming home from a vacation or after being out for the day, use your smartphone app to change the temperature in your home before you walk in the front door.

A Scene-Setting Experience for Optimal Comfort

It’s a cold winter evening, and you’re looking forward to relaxing by the fireplace. As you step into your den or living room, the fireplace automatically turns on. All you need to do is unwind in your chair or on your sofa, play music through your whole-home audio system, and sip cocktails or hot chocolate with a loved one. A smart home control system “knows” where you are and adjusts the climate accordingly. It can also be paired with your motorized shades, making them roll up or down when it’s sunrise or sunset. Would you like to learn more about Control4’s smart climate control system? Get started by calling Electronic Integration at 303-761-7277 or filling out our online contact form to schedule a consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.


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Compare Electric Rates

The time and energy that it takes to compare electric rates can be overwhelming for some.Â  However, with a little research and education, customers in Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Connecticut can lower the cost of their electric bill by comparing electric rate offers from electricity companies against the electric rates of the local utility.

Electricity customers attempting to compare electric rates should look at a few key elements for every offer:

1. Is the electric rate fixed or variable.Â  A fixed rate will secure the electric rate for a set period of time as stated in the electricity contract.Â  Variable electric rates will usually have low introductory offers, but will contain to guarantee as to how high the rate can go.

2. Meter charge.Â  A large meter fee (anything above $5) can make a rate appear low when really the electric company is just charging you more in another area of the bill.Â  The average size house uses about 1000 KWh a month.Â  A rate of $0.09 per KWh will equal a $90 bill.Â  Adding a $10 meter charge would be the equivalent of adding a whole penny ($0.01) to the rate.Â  So a $0.09 cent rate with a $10 meter charge is the same as a rate of $0.10.

3. Is any proportion of the energy you buy derived from green energy sources? Some people are only concerned about the price, but if you are interested in helping you environment you can request a portion of your energy to be generated from green energy (usually wind power).Â  There are 100% wind power electric contracts available, but usually you will be rate that is a little higher.

These are three of the main things to consider when taking the time to compare electric rates.

For a list of pre-screened electric rate offers, visit our ELECTRICITY PRICES section to find low electric rates in your state.

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