Wednesday, November 24, 2010

[Peckers_Pics] Model Wars; Nov 25, 2010; Safe PICS For All Ages, Rated G



Model Wars; Nov 25, 2010
Safe PICS For All Ages, Rated  G
 
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Today's Health - Wellness/ Exercise / Reflections:
Flaxseeds for Better Health
 
Flaxseeds are not new; people have eaten flax seeds since ancient times. It's a blue flowering crop that is grown for its oil-rich seeds. The seeds are tiny, flat and smooth, and range in color from light to reddish brown.

Flaxseeds have a mild nutty flavor and they're often sprinkled over salads, hot dishes like cooked cereal, and even stir-fry. The seed can also be sprouted and used in salads and sandwiches. One tablespoon of ground flaxseed has 36 calories, 1.8 grams of omega-3 fats and 2.2 grams of fiber. In contrast, half a teaspoon of flaxseed oil has 40 calories and no fiber.

The tiny seeds contain several essential nutrients including calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorous and vitamin E. It's also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds can be found in some supermarkets and health food stores. Store the seeds in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 6 months.

Everyone needs fat in their diet, but the suggested amounts depend on what you read. Both the quantity and the quality of dietary fat intake determine the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Fats also provide flavor, make you feel full and most importantly help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

There are plenty of ways to add ground flaxseed into your diet: Sprinkle them on salads, soups and hot cereals, or try mixing ground flaxseeds into dough and batters like pancakes, muffins, and even cookies. (When baking, observe the baking time since foods made with flax may brown more quickly.)

As with all fiber, increase the amounts gradually to avoid any stomach discomfort.
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    Don't Ask Don't Tell's Final Act: Stage Is Set For Hearing
    Sam Stein; Huffington Post; 11/24, 2010
     

    WASHINGTON -- The stage has been formally set for the final, theatrical hearing over whether or not Congress will repeal the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy this year or even next year.

    On Wednesday, Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich), chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that he will hold two days of hearings on the policy that restricts gays from serving openly in the armed forces. The hearings will come just days after a year-long report, commissioned by the Pentagon, will be released reportedly showing that DADT repeal would have a minimal impact on the temperament or readiness of fellow soldiers.

    On Thursday, December 2, supporters of DADT repeal will be granted the first shot to make their case. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates; Admiral Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Jeh C. Johnson, the Department of Defense's General Counsel and co-chair of the Pentagon's DADT Comprehensive Review Working Group; and General Carter F. Ham, commander of the United States Army in Europe and the second co-chair of the Comprehensive Review Working Group will all deliver testimony.

    They will be followed on Friday by a day of testimony from those generally skeptical of appeal, including General James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; General George W. Casey, Jr., chief of staff of the Army; Admiral Gary Roughead, chief of Naval Operations; General James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps; and General Norton A. Schwartz, chief of staff of the Air Force.

    All told, it should be a dramatic two days of hearings and questioning, with particular attention being paid to those members of the Senate Armed Services Committee whose position on the policy is either vague (Sen. Susan Collins chief among them) or who've twisted themselves into pretzels attempting to hold up repeal (Sen. John McCain).

    The betting money is that people will remain entrenched or even emboldened in their positions even after the hearings conclude. But what comes out of the Pentagon study and the subsequent testimony could give Democratic leadership the type of breathing room they need to keep DADT repeal inside the Defense Authorization Bill and, in turn, structure the debate so that Republicans no longer feel they can vote against it on procedural grounds.



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