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Cool heads, accurate bowling and some sharp keeping by stumps man Giles Green allowed Woking & Horsell to secure a vital victory over bogey team Churt. Once again with another week of rain the pitch was soft and slow and offered great help to the bowlers. Churt had no hesitation upon winning the toss to put Woking into bat.
Despite the difficult conditions openers Jamie Williams and Toby Green managed to survive the first 10 overs with only one major alarm when they collided heavily mid pitch and Williams was lucky to survive both at the crease and without breaking his ribs!
A platform of 32 for the opening wicket was a decent start, but once the first wicket fell the middle order struggled to impose themselves as Churt relied heavily on the experience of Thomas and Power to stem the flow of runs. Green was keen to buckle down but well aware that the pitch was tough he wanted to keep the scoreboard ticking. When he fell for 29 the innings was struggling at 67 for 5.
Tom Dunbar and Liam Monaghan initially consolidated as the score limped on to 80 after 40 overs, but then looked to accelerate and the innings was given a major boost by a whirlwind cameo from Qais Nawaz who smashed 2 sixes in his 27. Damien Honey and Shazad Hussain put on a crucial 18 runs for the last wicket to bring the score up to 149 all out.
Churt had 46 overs to get the runs and started off slowly against the spinners, but it was 'Golden Arm' Nawaz who made the breakthrough taking 2 wickets in his 1st over with the new ball, the first to a lightning stumping from Green. Things then got a bit lively with the swirly winds producing swirling rain and the Churt tempers which had been on edge throughout now combusted as the umpires took the players off.
It hardly seemed worth stressing about as only 3 minutes and no overs were lost, but it fired the Woking side up as Nawaz continued his great game with a brilliant direct hit run out from the boundary to remove the fiery Higgins. Spinner Honey and seamer Sammy Managei kept up the pressure with regular breakthroughs, picking up 3 wickets each. However, skipper Power kept Churt in the hunt as he crashed 43 to push Churt up to the winning draw total.
Woking were not phased though as all the while Power was swinging it gave them a better chance of picking up his wicket and eventually it was a smart stumping by Green off Phil West which sealed the victory by 25 runs.
"I'm absolutely thrilled with this win', said skipper Honey. "They've been our bogey side recently and we were robbed of victory there last year so it feels really good to win this. Once again our bowling was accurate and batting the full 55 overs was crucial. It was Qais' knock which made the difference and he had a good all round game."
"It would be nice now if we can put consecutive wins together as we've not been able to do that yet."
The win puts Woking up to 4th in the table.


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See you in Banff!!
Details for the Eyes of Society Screening here: https://www.banffcentre.ca/events/opening-weekend-film-screening-6/20171029/1930
See you in Banff!!
Details for the Eyes of Society Screening here: https://www.banffcentre.ca/events/opening-weekend-film-screening-6/20171029/1930
This year the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is introducing the Social Commentary Award, which is named after the film Eyes of Society, and juried by some of the EoS artists!
Some of the artists from Eyes of Society will be hosting a free tour and #BeerChat which is essentially an engaging conversation about art over beer. This chat will explore how art in the postmodern era speaks to the public. They'll discuss the importance of art as a tool of social commentary and which of today's artists are addressing social awareness in their works. This tour includes a visit with the winner of the inaugural Eyes of Society - Social Commentary award. #BeerChats take place on July 15th in the Cascading Beer Garden by Henderson Brewery.
If we were in Ontario, we'd definitely be checking this out. More information here.
Eyes of Society will be screened March 24th at the 9th Annual Documenting the Art of Exploration film festival in Toronto.
Full details can be found at www.artsandlettersclub.ca
To make reservations call (416) 597-0223 ext 2.
If you're in Northern BC pick up the March/April northword magazine, issue no. 67, to read our first film review of Eyes of Society!
Check out our little blurb on the EnRoute website! Only 6 more days until it screens on Air Canada In-Flight Entertainment.
If you're flying on Air Canada between March and June 2017, check out the Canadian Movies section for our latest film, Eyes of Society.

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so far I've played Dynasty Warriors (the entire series) and read Romance of the Three Kingdoms. From what I have read on here is that Ding Yuan was not Lu Bu's adopted father, and that a lot of people have a negative view about Lu Bu. On the other hand, when i read Romance of the Three Kingdoms like 12 times, Lu Bu only left and killed Ding Yuan because he was easily persuades and was complimented for his prowess, then when he was with Dong Zhou, he was threatened for messing with one of the Hand Maiden's (which I'm presuming is the person Diao Chan is based on) and had a spear thrown at him. He sounds pretty loyal to the Han as he technically never revolted against it. Wang Yun basically convinced Lu Bu that Dong Zhou was a tyrant, would threaten him more and was destroying the Han.
I'm guessing the only reason why Lu Bu still fought for Dong Zhou at Hu Lao Gate was because he thought the coalition was trying to overthrow the emperor? After killing Dong Zhou he went to Yuan Shao but Yuan Shao was suspicious of Lu Bu therefore he fled for his life. After being defeated by Cao Cao at Dingtao, he became Liu Bei's subordinate. This is where I remember reading that while Liu Bei went off to fight somewhere, he left Zhang Fei in command of Xia Pi where Zhang Fei also promised not to drink because of how he gets. Zhang Fei did in fact go back on his word and got drunk, beat Lu Bu's relative that was there after refusing to drink. The relative apprently went to Lu Bu and told him the story to which infuriated Lu Bu and caused him to confront Zhang Fei. Since Zhang Fei was Drunk, he most likely took this as Lu Bu rebelling and then we all know how Liu Bei found out but only Zhang Fei's side, so Liu Bei goes to Cao Cao and then the whole Seige of Xiapi happens.
The Sanguozhi stated that Lü Bu surrendered when he saw that he had been surrounded, instead of him being captured by his own subordinates who had betrayed him. His final words, said to Cao Cao and Liu Bei moments before his death, were similar to those mentioned in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Cao Cao then had Lü Bu hanged. He ordered Lü Bu's dead body to be decapitated and the head sent to the capital Xuchang and later had it buried. Lü Bu's biography in the Houhanshu mentioned that Lü Bu asked his subordinates to take his head and surrender to Cao Cao when he saw that he had been surrounded by Cao's forces. However, his subordinates were unwilling to do so, hence they surrendered together. The rest of the account is similar to that in the Sanguozhi and its annotations.
Lü Bu was tied up and brought before Cao Cao. He said, "I'm being tied up too tightly. Can you loosen the bonds?" Cao Cao replied, "A tiger must be tightly restrained." Lü Bu then said, "My lord, you dread only me, but now, since I've already submitted to you, you shouldn't have any more worries. My lord, why don't you spare me and let me help you lead your troops? In this way, you won't need to worry about not being able to pacify the Empire." When Cao Cao showed signs of reconsideration, Liu Bei said, "My lord, haven't you seen what Lü Bu did to Ding Jianyang and Grand Preceptor Dong?" Cao Cao rubbed his chin. Lü Bu shouted at Liu Bei, "You're the most untrustworthy person!"[Sanguozhi 24]
Additional details about the conversation between Lü Bu and Cao Cao were recorded in other texts and they were later added by Pei Songzhi as annotations to the Sanguozhi.
The Yingxiong Ji recorded:
Lü Bu said to Cao Cao, "I treated my subordinates generously, but they betrayed me when I was in trouble." Cao Cao replied, "You abandoned your wife, and you have designs on your men's wives. You call this 'treating them generously'?" Lü Bu remained silent.[Sanguozhi zhu 18]
The Xiandi Chunqiu recorded:
Lü Bu asked Cao Cao, "My lord, you've lost weight. Why?" Cao Cao asked him, "How do you recognize me?" Lü Bu replied, "When I was in Luoyang, I saw you at the Wen Family Gardens (溫氏園)." Cao Cao said, "Yes, I forgot. I lost weight because I'm depressed over not having recruited you earlier." Lü Bu said, "In the past, Duke Huan of Qi forgave Guan Zhong for injuring him earlier and even appointed Guan as his chancellor. Now, is it possible for you to allow me to do my best to serve you?" As Lü Bu had been tightly restrained, he turned to Liu Bei and said, "Xuande, you're a guest here. I'm a prisoner being tied up. Why don't you say anything to help me?" Cao Cao laughed and said, "Why do you turn to him instead of speaking directly to me?" Cao Cao had the intention of sparing Lü Bu so he ordered his men to loosen Lü's bonds. However, Wang Bi (王必), a Registrar (主簿) under Cao Cao, interrupted, "Lü Bu is a powerful foe and his subordinates are nearby. He should not be spared." Cao Cao then said to Lü Bu, "I wanted to spare your life, but my Registrar says no. So, what should I do?"
so i guess what I'm trying to get at is, can we really say that Lu Bu was greedy, savage and traitorous to the max and was simply not given the opportunity to state his side of the story?


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A subway is a railway operating electrically below the ground surface. It is usually found in a city. It is in use in the United States as well as other parts of the world.
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (2008), 14% of US passengers are transported by public service means, such as buses and trains, in a transportation system deemed to be highly developed. Due to the vast population in the cities, traffic congestion in the US is not a surprise, particularly when many people are traveling to and from work.
Chemical agents released in a subway system can cause a potential widespread damage since it provides an ideal environment for the gases to travel very fast. According to the New York Post, there has been a 16 percent increase in the frequency of terrorist attacks on subways of late. The New York Police Department has thus strengthened security on the Manhattan subway by increasing the number of police officers, intensifying training for the officers and acting like potential victims – drunk or sick.
The Deferral's top security personnel have continuously stepped up subway security to foil terrorist attacks. Nevertheless, many loopholes still exist which require deep scrutiny to plug. These loopholes are almost impossible to plug leaving passengers who use subways highly vulnerable than those who travel by air. According to the New York Times, six more terrorist plots have been uncovered since the September 11 attacks. All these attacks were targeting the rail and subway transport systems (Sidell, 1998). The Congress and security personnel have agreed that subway systems remain a target to shield to date. According to the New York Times, on September 9, 2009, a plot to discharge explosives in a subway station in New York was successfully averted thanks to the US intelligence's surveillance.
A need arises, therefore, to enforce rigorous screening at the subway security checkpoints. Worse still, a debate held by the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revealed that some passengers have expressed fear that some people still go unscreened. TSA, a department in the Homeland Security, is tasked with securing the network. Unfortunately, the situation in the subway and railway systems has proven to be almost impossible to enforce rigorous screening.
The decision to leave railway transport system security to local governments has worsened the security even further, as they often lack the ability and funds. Subways are mass transit systems, thus they are a lot more insecure than the air transport which is used by a lot fewer passengers compared to subways, and this situation is likely to remain as normal (Ogawa, 2000). The vast network of many stations and a long track distance which makes it almost impossible to screen every passenger. This leaves the US subways and railways susceptible to terrorist attacks.
It is true that these two, although yet to be successfully attacked, are vulnerable to attack by terrorists. There are numerous exits and entrances to carry a large population of riders. His words are further echoed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority spokeswoman Lisa F, "Mass transit transport systems are by nature open systems and thus highly vulnerable to attack".
For instance, Steve Kulm said, "Amtrak operates in a very open and thus are vulnerable transportation environment." Furthermore, they have easy access and are located conveniently; therefore, terrorist attacks are easily compared to air transport.
The Government Accountability Office report in July 2001 said that high usage, costly infrastructure, economic value and location in cities also make subway and railway systems prime targets for terrorist attacks.
The NationalCounterterrorismCenter's analysis shows that subway and rail transport have more frequently been attacked globally than air transport. In its database it is recorded that there were two hundred and thirteen attacks on subways and trains compared to one hundred and ninety nine attacks on airports and aircrafts from May 1, 2005, to June 30, 2010.
An example is the Moscow Metro suicide bomb attack in the morning rush hour on March 29, 2010, that killed about 40 passengers. According to Evrin, a former Homeland Security inspector general, "Terrorists are after maximizing deaths, fear and injury thus they attack mass transits".. All passengers can not be screened in trains, railways and subways, unlike at airports and on aircrafts. Passengers are also ready to be screened but the vastness of these two modes of transport has proven impossible to allow screeners and TSA do their screening duty.
Security analysts have stated that it is impractical and too expensive to screen all subway and rail travelers. In 2006, in response to USA Today TSA said it is not willing to try it, nor does it require it. Carafano, a security expert with the Homeland Department, clarified that they would use every cent they spend on security, and still there would be as many vulnerabilities as there is.
Brian Jenkins, a research director at Mineta Transportation Institute estimates that the cost of screening a passenger ranges from $8 to $10. If this is added to the fare, it would hamper the subway and rail transportation. The simplest yet clear explanation is that nobody would accept to be screened for twenty minutes if he/she is to ride for twenty minutes. He/she would try other means of transportation instead. He said, "100 % screening of all subway and rail passengers is not possible, a large number of screeners may be needed."
TSA has injected most of its human resources and funds to air transport system security following the New York and Washington September 2001 attacks. As a result, subway and railway transport systems have been left to transit management and local governments, many being in poor financial conditions. This has greatly affected the security in the latter transport systems.
Every citizen appreciates the commitment in funding and will by the federal government to air transport following the deadly 2001 attack. But more needs to be done to secure mass transits. Lee, TSA spokeswoman, applauds President Barrack Obama for making massive investments in security of surface transportation. These include allocation of $850 to transit agencies, funding of US anti-terrorism teams and partnering with Amtrak to encourage travelers to report suspicious activities.
Since it proves impossible to screen all passengers, TSA has adopted random screening in the New York and Boston subway transport systems to deter attackers. However, this program is ineffective and collaboration with transit officials is necessary. The Department of Homeland Security should develop policies and plans to encourage invention, innovation, science and technology for mass transit systems security.
There need to be more automated sensors and video surveillance that detect explosive and chemical threats as subways are very overcrowded and poorly ventilated. As a result of overcrowding and poor ventilation, explosive and chemical attacks will have a wide impact on the victims. Attacks in a subway or rail system can take many forms: Explosives can be left to explode in subway or rails in a train yard, a train can be attacked between stations or rails, and bridges or tunnels can be vandalized.
Investment should not be solely redirected to rail and subway transport as terrorists have tirelessly been trying to attack aviation. The federal government should, therefore, not make any attempt to divert aviation security resources to rail or subways. It should balance the funding to keep abreast of any kind of terrorist attack.
In addition, the government should use surveillance gadgets, personnel, and intelligence procedures to deny terrorists any chance to attack. Cyberspace and important infrastructure should also be well-defended from attackers. Defending cyberspace would curb malicious software, online threats and cyber threats which are becoming very sophisticated day by day as this medium is ever-evolving.
According to Turner, director of Symantec Global Intelligence, there is a wide variety of motivations and effects resulting from cyber activities, including hacking, cyber-spying and cyber-thefts. He said attackers have limited or no boundaries since important data stored in an online database can be stolen from any part of the globe. Here, the source of the important but mitigating the resulting risk is what is helpful.
The Homeland Security has outlined a policy which provides for a standard to identify federal workers and contractors. This is aimed at securing subways and other facilities where terrorists may target.
The US policy aims to improve security, increase efficiency, minimize identity fraud, and protect privacy by establishing a compulsory standard for safe and reliable identification issued to federal employees and contractors. The identification should be verified and free from tampering or exploitation by terrorists. The Tokyo Sarin attack on March 20, 1995, was an act of exploiting the subway's poor environmental conditions and mass transit. Eyewitnesses later likened the entrances to subways with battlefields. Some people died of breathing difficulties while others were stumbled on as they lay on the ground.
On several occasions, the attackers released sarin on the lines of the Tokyo Metro leaving many injured, killing thirteen people and affecting vision of many others. The sarin affected travelers, workers on the subway and anyone who came into contact with those affected. Since it is highly volatile it quickly evaporated and spread into the environment affecting anyone who came into contact with its vapor.
Evidently, security on the Tokyo subway was also a factor that contributed to the attack because the attackers entered the subway carrying covered papers. Murakami (1997) noted that the Japanese media focused on highly prolific attackers at the expense of the lives of the average victims of the attacked. Furthermore, the media people who arrived at the scene of the attack did not make notable efforts to save the victims using their vehicles (Tu, 2000). The Department of Homeland Security was created in response to the September 11 attacks and charged with responsibilities of responding to terrorist threats or attacks, human-made accidents and natural calamities.
In conclusion, chemical weapons are usually invisible and hard to detect until their effect is felt. They are a concern to the Homeland Security Department as they form potential holes of terrorist attacks on US subway systems. As a result, a simulation has been erected to scientifically study airflow through the underground part of subway in Boston and Washington. The question they want to answer is "What would happen if a chemical agent was released into these subways?"The answer to this question will help authorities develop plans to detect release of an explosive, develop evacuation, and come up with proper ventilation and response strategies.


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HILLSBORO -- Hillsboro's special city council meeting on Monday includes one agenda item: a vote on a proposed three-year labor deal with the Hillsboro Fire Department's union.
with the
International Association of Firefighters Local 2210 union. The three year contract is from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.
Fire officials described the negotiations as "non-traditional" and said they saved about $50,000 in negotiating fees and staff time by expediting the process.
Under the proposed deal, union members would receive a 2.8 percent base wage increase the first year, and a 2 percent and 2.5 percent increases in the subsequent years.
Some changes to the contract include doing away with the individual employee accounts for uniform replacement in favor of a one-for-one exchange program.
Take-home fire prevention vehicles were also eliminated.
covers 25.1 square miles, according to its website.
Council will vote on the labor deal at 7 p.m. on Monday Dec. 10 at the Civic Center.


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About American DJ Vizi Beam RXONE Moving Head
The newest fixture in ADJ's popular Vizi Series, the American DJ Vizi Beam RXONE moving head, is a compact and quick moving head with a potent Osram® Sirius HRI 1R discharge long life lamp (6,000 hrs.) that produces a super sharp 3-degree beam of light that travels up to 100 meters. This 16-bit, nimble mover also includes a frost filter to give the beam a wash effect of 21-degrees making this fixture very useful for a variety of portable and permanent applications.
Under the hood the American DJ Vizi Beam RXONE moving head boasts a 16-facet prism to break apart the solid beam into 16 mini beams, 14 color + white and 15 static, fixed GOBOs. The RXONE has 2 DMX modes (15 or 17 channel mode), 3-pin DMX In/Out, PowerCon In/Out plus a low power consumption of only 199W at max power.
A multitude of thick beams of intense light cutting through the darkness and sweeping around a venue or stage has become a key effect in the modern lighting designer's arsenal. Equally prevalent on TV shows as on concert tours and in nightclub installations, beam effects add wow-factor to any lightshow. However, up until now, a large budget was required for enough beam fixtures to create an impressive effect.
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Incredibly powerful, surprisingly compact, impressively agile and unbelievably affordable, the American DJ Vizi Beam RXONE moving head is perfect for a variety of portable and permanent applications. If you are a mobile DJ, the RXONE means that moving head beam effects can be introduced at large proms and corporate events. If you are part of a band traveling with you own lightshow, arena-style effects can now be achieved on a previously unthinkable budget. And, if you own a club or lounge, the compact RXONE means that powerful beam effects can be achieved, even if your venue has a low ceiling.
Housing a potent Osram® Sirius HRI 1R discharge lamp, with a 6,000-hour life rating, the American DJ Vizi Beam RXONE moving head produces a sharp 3-degree beam that travels up to 100 meters. With a brilliant-white color temperature of 9,000°K and impressive illuminance measurements of 76,800 lux at 10m and 34,000 lux at 15m, the fixture is able to generate immense beams that will cut through ambient light to create eye-catching mid-air effects.
While bright solid white beams of light punching through the air can look incredible, the RXONE offers a much wider palette of effects. A wheel loaded with 14 colors + white allows the beam to be saturated in a useful variety of vivid hues, while a split-color function allows even more variety for mid-air effects. These can further be enhanced by the separate GOBO wheel offering a choice of 15 static GOBO patterns + open (spot) as well as a GOBO shake effect.
To allow for further variety, and for subtler moments within a show, the output of the RXONE can be reduced thanks to its 0-100% electronic dimming function. For high-energy moments, a variable speed strobe feature is also included. This offers regular constant-speed strobing as well as a random slow-to-fast Pulse effect.
The American DJ Vizi Beam RXONE moving head also boasts a 16-facet prism that will split the beam into a ring of 16 separate beams to allow the creation of immersive mid-air tunnel effects which look spectacular. The unit is also equipped with a 21-degree Frost Filter allowing its use as a wash light, adding to the flexibility of this ground-breaking new product.
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In Astrology, the solar system is depicted on a flat surface a bit like a clock, with you standing in the centre. At the time and location of your birth, the planets can be found somewhere in this clock. the constellations are located on the outside and progress around the chart every 2 hours. The chart is an inverse representation of the solar system and appears to run backwards. Each section is referred to as a planetary house and has its own meaning to the planets that are found in the house when the chart is read.
The chart is always read from the point where the Sun rose on the day you were born, in the East and that is known as the Ascendant and serves as the mask you wear. The Sun features in the chart where it was when you were born and that is called your Sun sign (mistakenly called your "star" sign.) Likewise, all the other planets feature in the chart in the respective houses.
Once these have been read, the angle that each planet makes from you and another planet alters its power over you and its meaning.
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Numerology (or the study of numbers) is an ancient process. Everything revolves round numbers and your name and date of birth are important to calculating your Life Path, Character, Motivation and Personality. If you change your name, the effect of that name will take place over 7 years and is said to be completed in that time. If you marry someone, that 7 year itch is the time where the last changes of your last name take effect. It also takes 7 years for the effect of someone's name to dissipate if you get divorced.
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The terms conference, seminar or workshop can fill an educator with excitement. This is an opportunity to learn something new, collaborate with colleagues or listen to a well-respected educational author.
At the same time, these terms can fill an educator with dread. This is an opportunity to lose valuable classroom time, listen to information that isn't relevant to them or fall asleep at the back of an auditorium.
Classifying professional development
Professional development can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Thomas Guskey, an educational reformist and University of Kentucky professor, recognizes professional development as the key to meeting the educational demands that confront teachers. "One constant finding in the research literature is that notable improvements in education almost never take place in the absence of professional development," he wrote.
Teaching is a complex job that requires constant development of skills to ensure that students are ready for college and career. A solid background of continuous professional training can help fill in the gaps regarding current progress in subject-area content, use of technology, changes in laws and student learning needs. This content cannot be attained in the classroom.
No money, no training?
Teachers may feel like they don't have the opportunity to gain valuable professional development because their school or district lacks the funding to send them to high-priced trainings.
What we fail to recognize is that some of the very best learning opportunities can be found in neighboring classrooms. Informal professional development, such as observing a colleague's classroom discipline procedures, collaborating vertically with subject-area teams, or local faculty book study groups can offer a wealth of support and knowledge at a minimal cost. The end result could be greater collegiality within a school and a more closely aligned curriculum plan.
More than a label
It is not enough to simply offer professional development opportunities. Districts often set aside workdays specifically designed for in-service, team-building or education task forces. Visit different school sites, and you may see faculties together discussing changes in testing requirements, responsibilities for various committee members or generalized gripe sessions. While these are valuable conversations, they don't fall under the umbrella of professional development.
Teacher and author Randy Miller believes that professional development should fit under the who, what, why and how of teaching. "In order to grow in the profession, we teachers need to recognize and understand our population, our content area, our delivery and our purpose," he wrote.
It may sound great to bring in a popular guitarist to play a few songs and relate them to improving test scores, but is this really the best way to utilize a teacher's valuable time? An administrator should strive for an organized professional development plan that supports the mission of the school. If there is not substantial growth to be gained, it is not worth the time.
Characteristics of beneficial professional development
The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory created a professional development checklist, which can help a school or district develop the most meaningful training program. Among the items on the checklist:
- Strong leadership to advocate for ongoing support and to motivate staff and others to be proponents for continuous improvement.
- Adequate time during the workday for staff collaboration to accomplish the school's mission and goals.
- Scientifically based content with proven effectiveness in increasing student learning and development.
- The necessary follow-up to ensure improvement.
- Ongoing support and guidance during implementation.
One of the most important, and often forgotten, aspects of a solid professional development plan is the continuous support of an initiative. Whenever a new process, curriculum or practice is introduced through professional development, it is critical for the success of the program to follow up with consistent training throughout any implementation process. It is unrealistic to expect success for any new program without frequent support and skill development.
Promoting teacher retention
Meaningful professional development is beneficial for any educator, but it is crucial for new teachers. Although new teachers may enter with a strong collegiate experience, having your own classroom can be very intimidating without consistent support. A new teacher is often lacking the basic teaching tools for success: strong sense of subject-area mastery, consistent classroom management, ease of parental communication.
These gaps can be filled through formal and informal professional development. Involving new teachers in regular training and mentorship can take them out of the "sink-or-swim" philosophy and lead to longer teacher retention.
Time spent on professional development is not wasted as long as the focus is on high-quality subject-matter content. Given an extended opportunity to understand student learning and improved teaching practices, an administrator can easily boost the performance of both teachers and students.
Dr. Jason Perez is the executive director of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness for the Oklahoma State Department of Education with 14 years of educational and administrative experience at the elementary level. He also serves as a faculty member at Concordia University – Portland, where he teaches Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction courses, and an adjunct faculty member at St. Thomas University.Learn More: Click to view related resources.
- Hayes Mizell, "Why Professional Development Matters," http://learningforward.org/
- "Why is Professional Development So Important?," Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
- "Teaching Teachers: Professional Development To Improve Student Achievement," Southern Poverty Law Center


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City Council Approves 260-Foot Tower For MacArthur Transit Village
The Oakland City Council unanimously approved a 24-story tower at MacArthur BART station on Tuesday, the final phase of a mixed-use development that has transformed what was once an eight-acre parking lot.
At 260 feet, the tower will be nearly three times taller than other structures in MacArthur Transit Village; the neighborhood is zoned for buildings no taller than 90 feet, but the City Council approved an exemption after developers agreed to include affordable housing, hire locally and invest in local beautification and infrastructure.
City Councilman Dan Kalb, who represents the North Oakland district, said that one concession he wasn't able to reach with developers McGrath Properties and Boston Properties was to have affordable units spread throughout the building; instead, they will be located on lower floors.
Kalb said developers agreed to contribute more than a million dollars to upgrade pedestrian streetlights and nearby Mosswood Park. It has also agreed to hire 50 percent local residents for construction and to consider environmental steps like having all electric appliances.
The project should be a model for getting more affordable housing built in the area, said Kalb.
There were many speakers at the meeting, both for and against the project. Merchants' association Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District supported it wholeheartedly, while the local hire aspect drew support from a carpenters' union.
Some residents said the building was too tall for the neighborhood and would draw more traffic, while others said the city should have held out to have more than 11 percent of the units set aside as affordable housing.
The building will have a total of 402 units, including 45 that are below-market rate, with studio apartments starting at $1,360 a month and two bedrooms renting for $1,690.
The project is part of an effort by BART to develop the areas around its stations via infill projects that create new housing and retail. While BART policy requires that 20 percent of new units be designated as affordable, that rule was enacted after the transit agency approved the MacArthur development in 2010.
Initially, all affordable housing was intended to be in the 90-unit Mural building nearby, which was completed last year. The tower developers added the affordable units in an effort to secure approval for the height exemption. MacArthur Commons, a third development which broke ground last week, will have 11 affordable units among the planned 385.
When construction concludes in 2019, 146 units in the entire development will be designated affordable — almost 17 percent, but still short of BART's overall goal of 20 percent.
BART Director Robert Raburn, who represents the MacArthur station area, said the project will benefit the city of Oakland by adding businesses and housing and the region by encouraging use of public transit.
He said the city badly needs the housing units it will bring and the MacArthur station, with its four platforms and 10,000 daily passengers already, is big enough to take on the extra load.
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I haven't written poetry in a year or so, but I figured now was as good a time as any to pick it back up. Starting small and rather cliche, but it's something!
A town that runs along a river
Jogging, driving, strolling, cycling
People outrun the languid flow
A race with one competitor
Doomed to lose.


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The 3.16-rc6 release is out, and Linus is starting to think that things are still too active. "Anyway, rc6 still isn't all *that* big, so I'm not exactly worried, but I am getting to the point where I'm going to start calling people names and shouting at you if you send me stuff that isn't appropriate for the late rc releases. Which is not to say that people did: while rc6 is bigger than I wished for, I don't think there's too much obviously frivolous in there. But I'll be keeping an eye out, and I'll be starting to get grumpy (or grumpiER) if I notice that peopel aren't being serious about trying to calm things down."
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Road trip! Part 1: Zürich – oh dear.
Zürich's fancy potato beer
I think as a brewer you need to try anything and everything. I'm very lucky because I get to travel a lot and this time I'm off to Switzerland, China and Thailand. Not a bad old life!
First stop: Zürich. If there's one thing I took away from Zürich it's that I can't afford Zürich. Any ideas of sticking to some kind of budget were blown straight out of the water when we came to the very hip, very well-stocked and god awfully expensive The International Bar. Run by the very knowledgable and affable Christian. His selection of beers got me very, very excited. And he had pretzels.
One of the coolest was a brewing initiative from Bern called Die Alte Trammstelle. They are trying to reduce waste so they pick up all the odd sized vegg, lumpy tomatoes, potatoes that are either too big or too small, etc and try to find a use for them. Well they found a great use for odd sized potatoes: they turn 'em into beer! The beer's a Helles, it's called Good Kind Henry and it was surprisingly tasty. I'll often try something because it's a lovely and then half way through think 'oh dear, I really shouldn't have ordered that', but in this case I was tempted to order another! If only they didn't have so many exciting other beers I might just have… Biggest downside to Zürich? The cost. Hotels, food, drink, everything was very pricey indeed.
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Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in those over the age of 65 years (1). Early ARMD currently affects more than 3.7 million Americans, with the number of new cases increasing rapidly due to increase in the number of elderly individuals. Risk factors include aging, gender (ARMD is twice as common in women as in men), systemic hypertension, smoking which increases risk of vision loss by 30-50%; light complexion and light-colored irides.
This course summarizes the pathophysiology of ARMD and presents a review of current strategies for its management. Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a degenerative condition of the macula (the central retina). It is the most common cause of vision loss in the United States in those who are 50 or older, and its prevalence increases with age. AMD is caused by hardening of the arteries that nourish the retina. This deprives the sensitive retinal tissue of oxygen and nutrients that it needs to function and thrive. As a result, the central vision deteriorates.
Macular degeneration varies widely in severity. In the worst cases, it causes a complete loss of central vision, making reading or driving impossible. For others, it may only cause slight distortion. Fortunately, macular degeneration does not cause total blindness since it does not affect the peripheral vision.
Macula Degeneration Dry and Wet
Dry macula degeneration occurs in 90% of cases. There is a slow fragmented loss of the cells serving central vision rather like old paint flaking off a surface. The process continues over many years and is usually asymmetrical so that one eye preserves better vision than the other. Because the process is degenerative and dry, there is no inflammation to be suppressed or to form tight scars or fluid leakage to be sealed with the laser.
Wet macula degeneration only acounts for 10% of cases. However, because it has a more aggressive course, it accounts for 90% of the ARMD related legal blindness. "Wet" refers to leakage of fluid, serum or blood, at the normally dry perfectly aligned visual cell layer at the centre of the back of the eye, the macula. Fluid accumulation produces rapid visual blurring and shape distortion. This may be associated with low grade inflammation.
What is Wet AMD?
Wet AMD is a chronic, but treatable eye condition.
Wet AMD is caused by new abnormal blood vessels that grow and leak into back of your eye (the retina), making it harder to see.
Wet AMD affects the central part of the back of your eye (the macula) that lets you see sharply. It can affect your ability to read drive and recognize faces.
Wet AMD can progress quickly if left untreated and affect your everyday life like reading, shopping, driving and many more.
Wet AMD may appear to you as seeing wavy lines; blind spots (dark patches or empty spaces, which appear in the centre of your vision); or other changes in your vision.
Wet AMD is a chronic disease and most patients will need long-term treatment.
Macular Degeneration Causes
The exact cause of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is unknown. Many studies have been done to identify AMD risk factors, however. The following are known to be, or strongly suspected of being, risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD):
Age itself is a risk factor for AMD. In fact, people between the ages of 65 and 74 have a 1-in-5 chance of developing the disease. Over the age of 75, the chance increases to nearly 1-in-3.
Studies have shown links between cigarette smoking and increased risk of both "wet" and "dry" AMD. Current heavy smoking is associated with a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of AMD with vision loss.
Family history appears to play a role in AMD. Therefore, people with relatives with the disease should be especially vigilant about having their eyes tested. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends that patients who have blood relatives with AMD have their eyes checked every 2 years.
Sun Exposure
According to the AAO, studies show that repeated exposure to the sun's rays can contribute to eye disorders that commonly develop as we age, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts.
Gender and Race
AMD is more common in women than in men. Whites are more susceptible to AMD than people of other races.
Poor Nutrition
Poor nutrition can play a role in the development of common eye diseases. The good news is that, supplements containing antioxidants and zinc may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and vision loss.
Other Eye Diseases
Studies show that people with cataracts, glaucoma, and farsightedness have a greater risk of developing AMD.
High Cholesterol
Elevated serum cholesterol levels have been shown to increase the risk of AMD.
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is also a risk factor associated with AMD, studies show.
What can be done to reduce the risk of developing AMD?
The role of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in the prevention of AMD was the subject of a National Eye Institute-funded study called AREDS (the Age-Related Eye Disease Study).
AREDS showed that people at high risk of developing advanced AMD reduced their risk of vision loss by 25 percent when they took high levels of certain antioxidants and zinc.
Because vitamin supplements were also shown to be effective with those intermediate AMD or with advanced AMD in 1 eye, the study demonstrated the importance of knowing your eye health status.
There are a number of vitamin supplements on the market today that are specially formulated to promote eye health and help prevent vision loss due to AMD and other diseases. Check with your doctor to see if supplements are an appropriate course of therapy for you.
Remember, the best way to ensure better eye health is through regular tests for glaucoma, cataracts, and, of course, age-related macular degeneration (AMD). So if you're overdue for a visit to your eye care specialist, schedule an appointment soon.
Signs and Symptoms
Loss of central vision: This may be gradual for those with the dry type. Patients with the wet type may experience a sudden decrease of the central vision.
Difficulty reading or performing tasks that require the ability to see detail
Distorted vision (Straight lines such as a doorway or the edge of a window may appear wavy or bent.)
Macula Degeneration Tips
If you've been diagnosed with AMD, making a few simple lifestyle changes could have a positive impact on the health of your retina.
- Monitor your vision daily with an Amsler grid. By checking your vision regularly, changes that may require treatment can be detected early.
- Take a multi-vitamin with zinc. (Check with your eye physician for a recommendation). Antioxidants, along with zinc and lutein are essential nutrients, all found in the retina. It is believed that people with AMD may be deficient in these nutrients.
- Incorporate dark leafy green vegetables into your diet. These include spinach, collard greens, kale and turnip greens.
- Always protect your eyes with sunglasses that have UV protection. Ultraviolet rays are believed to cause damage to the pigment cells in the retina.
- Quit smoking. Smoking impairs the body's circulation, decreasing the efficiency of the retinal blood vessels.
- Exercise regularly. Cardiovascular exercise improves the body's overall health and increases the efficiency of the circulatory system.
Few tips to make reading easier:
- Use a halogen light. These have fewer glares and disperse the light better than standard light bulbs.
- Shine the light directly on your reading material. This improves the contrast and makes the print easier to see.
- Use a hand-held magnifier. A drugstore magnifier can increase the print size dramatically.
- Try large-print or audio books. Most libraries and bookstores have special sections reserved for these books.
- Consult a low vision specialist. These professionals are specially trained to help visually impaired patients improve their quality of life. After a personalized consultation, they can recommend appropriate magnifiers, reading aids, practical tips, and many resources.
Amsler Grid
- Use a bright reading light
- Wear your reading glasses if appropriate
- Hold the chart approximately 14-16 inches from your eye
- Cover one eye
- Look at center dot
- Note irregularities (wavy, size, gray, fuzzy)
- Repeat the test with your other eye
- Contact ophthalmologist if you see any irregularities or notice any changes


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Yet again one of my running hats got tossed aside. This time about two miles into the race as I was going through Holyrood Park.
|Get ahead - get a hat!
Just decided it was too hot to run with that on and threw it away...Didn't fancy running 24 miles carrying a cap. A decision I somewhat regretted on Monday when the sun burned baldy bit of my head hit the hot shower!
So, my stock of headgear is diminishing - time to restock. We were in Perth yesterday and I went into the local cycle shop there.
At one point I had quite a wee collection of cycle caps. Quite like them. They're a bit more refined and "European" than baseball caps (as, I like to think, I am). And more importantly bright and garish (as I'm not)!!
It's YEARS since I bought one so I was a wee bit shocked to discover that my concept of inflation has become somewhat adrift of the reality of inflation ("for a f***in' hat"?), but then again I think the last time I bought one Greg LeMond was winning the Tour for "team Z". Remember them?
Anyway, found enough pennies in my pocket money and got one. Dam stylish it is too (or perhaps my concept of style has also come adrift from reality). To be honest I don't think runners are renowned for their sense of style."Luckily" when I went for a wee run into the windfarms today it was howling a gale and throwing down hail stones - so I got a chance to try it out.
Did it keep rain/hail off head? - check.
Did it keep glasses dry? - check.
Did it keep sun off baldy bit? - check.
Did it make wearer look like a tit? - check.
The legs are getting better - but still not back to 100% yet (no "bounce"), so a nice easy week before next weekends Haddington 10K.
Got a phone call from Mr Brown yesterday. Amazingly I actually had my mobile (a) "with me" and more amazingly (b) "switched ON" (I own a mobile but find it a bit of hindrance in my misanthropic quest for solitude) .
Anyway, he called to give me the heads up. The program for this years Edinburgh Jazz festival got announced yesterday. It would appear that there are a few things that I really fancy.


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I love being Heavenly Fathers middle man. I was the blessing that her daughter needed. I am greatful for Heavenly Father's promptings and people who follow them. I don't even know who the bag was from, but I know Heavenly Father prompted them to give it to me. We can all be tools for our Heavenly Father, all we have to do is listen.
Learning to quilt and loving a child with epilepsy. My lessons learned in life, while growing closer to my Heavenly Father.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The middle man
This morning when I dropped Zander off at CDO, the person in charge had a garbage bag of little boy clothes they offered to me. At 1st, I said "no", which is weird for me to turn down free stuff. I do have 3 boys and a TON of clothes though. But, when they said "are u sure?", I said sure I'll take them. The whole time I'm thinking, do my kids look like they need clothes? and what am I going to do with these clothes? Anyway, so Tuesdays I go to Fannin County Ministries and volunteer in the store room. I got to talking with the person in charge of the back room and she mentions that her grandson who is 3 (same age as Big Z) hardly has any clothes, poor kid. So, after lunch I got the bag out of my trunk and went through it. Half the bag was clothes that fit me (which I can't wait to wear), the other half was 4T (which is the size she needs).
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1st Shiner
This is the reason why catchers wear masks!Michael got his 1st shiner yesterday, while playing baseball at an unofficial practice. 1 of the coaches (the pitcher) sometimes practices with a couple of the boys on Monday nights. That is the same practice night as Scott's, so we were there anyway. I even got to throw a couple of balls to Michael(which my arm is sorry for today, lol). Michael is not the best player on the team and has trouble catching the ball, so when the coach put him as the catcher I thought that was actually a good idea. The bad idea was not wearing a helmet, OOPS! The ball bounced off the ground and pegged him right in the eye! After only 5 minutes of ice he went right back out there to play ball. He's so proud!
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Monday, May 2, 2011
My fabric postcards
These are postcards that I made. The top 1 is a birthday card, I thought a Lion delivering some balloons very cute. We are doing an alphabet swap (we are starting backwards with Z), so here is some of mine. "T" is for tracks. "S" is for so many things (how many can u find?)(yes, those are stars). "R" is for railroads. And the last 1 is a bug swap.
This is what Big "Z" (my 4 yr old) can do to a postcard. His ART! This was supposed to be my "U" for umbrella. I actually worked really hard on this. :(
I signed up for a Yellow/Green/Orange swap. I thought these dinosaurs were very cute. But I think I have finally found my style. I really need to try a little harder, get out of my comfort zone and get those creative juices flowing (what little juices their are). I am a scrappy person.
And these are all my postcards I have received up to date! They are so amazing and creative! They come from all over the world including Australia and Italy!
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3rd grade postcard swap!
In my yahoo group trading fabric postcards, we were asked to swap with a 3rd grade class in California. My 1st thought was the awesome summer camp "I spy" fabric that I had! Very cool, ya know a 3rd grader is all about summer vacation and having fun! I then got a message from the person in charge of our group and said they worked very hard and "did not just slap a piece of fabric" on there. Ok, then I really had to change it and do something different. So, I looked at what scraps I had to make a postcard that maybe a 3rd grader would enjoy. I found my outdoor fabric scraps and made a pretty cool postcard, but I didn't really think a 3rd grader would have thought it very cool. So, I thought of BRIGHT colors and got my frog scraps out! Anyway, I hope she likes it.
This is the postcard that I got from my 3rd grader. Her name is Kiowa and this is her ocean scene. Wow! Is all I can say. I wish I was as creative as her.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Vegan Coconut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
My favourite kind of cookie has always been oatmeal raisin.
Big, round, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies.
I have been wanting to veganize a traditional recipe for a very long time now. Yesterday, I finally did it.
By breakfast time, I had 32 delicious oatmeal cookies prepared, and no appetite for a real breakfast. Yes, I sample as I go along—batter, pieces of hot cookies, whole cooled cookies—all of it. I had also made muffins before the kids went to school, and I ate two of those as well.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
What I Ate Wednesday
Welcome to another What I Ate Wednesday!
Today, I am looking at everything that I ate on Monday, starting with my breakfast—quick cook steel cut oats with 1 Tbsp ground flax, 1 tsp agave nectar, fresh blueberries, raspberries and sliced bananas.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Too Many Treasures
Recently, I joined Value Village's savings club. This entitled me to a 25% off coupon for my next purchase.
Today, I picked up my club card and my coupon, and did a little bit of browsing.
And, we all know that browsing leads to…well, buying.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Insta-Friday in real life
Simple, quick, handy cell phone photos.
What did we ever do without them? Remember when you had to wait to get your film developed?
Anyway, here are some highlights from my family's week.
That's my daughter sleeping, above. We had a busy weekend, starting with a visit to our local drive-in. The first movie was The Avengers, followed by Mirror Mirror. My poor little girl really wanted to see Mirror Mirror but she didn't even make it through The Avengers. And none of us made it through Mirror Mirror. Oh well, one day they will look back fondly on their drive-in days.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
May Flowers
At a recent family gathering, I decided to make a floral centrepiece using three vintage canning jars inside a basket that I had in my storage room.
I wanted the arrangement to be inexpensive, but I couldn't find any suitable flowers at the grocery store.
So, my visiting brother-in-law snipped some blooms from a nearby tree and my sister-in-law carefully groomed them and arranged them in the bottles.
I think it turned out to be very pretty, and it was certainly affordable!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Hideous Chairs?
Last week, I told you about a couple of my recent trips to Value Village.
I mentioned that I had picked up two outdoor folding chairs that my husband called "hideous."
With the encouragement of Wendy, I am sharing a look at those chairs now.
What I Ate Wednesday, warm weather meals
For this edition of What I Ate Wednesday, I am exploring some of my food choices over the past week.
Despite the warmer weather, I was clearly in the mood to bake.
I made a few old favourites, including these Scottish Scones. I ran out of white sugar though and had to use brown. I also had no shortening and used margarine instead. I found that the substitution made them shorter in height than usual. They weren't as good, but they were still yummy.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Vintage (and not so vintage) accessories
In the past, I have shown you a number of special vintage items that I have been given by my parents, including some great vintage drinking glasses and some wonderful pottery.
I have also shown you many items that I purchased at thrift stores to feed my new shopping addiction.
Today, I want to show you a bit of both.
Little Friends
I just couldn't resist showing you one of my favourite small collections.
My mother gave me these Red Rose tea collectible Wade figurines, which I believe are from the seventies.
Those are my peeps, above.
My mother gave me these Red Rose tea collectible Wade figurines, which I believe are from the seventies.
Those are my peeps, above.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Insta-Friday, Outdoor Fun
In Ontario, we often go quickly from cold weather to uncomfortably hot weather.
We are fortunately enjoying a few days of in-between right now.
Here is my look at the family's week using only cell phone photos.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
What I Ate Wednesday, we are fortunate edition
When I woke up this morning to the sounds of a Toronto radio station, the morning radio host was talking about his company's campaign to feed needy children in Canada.
With 36% of food bank clients being children, I feel fortunate to be able to feed my children healthy, nourishing food every day.
This What I Ate Wednesday, I am looking back at some highlights of meals from the past week. This week, I am seeing them with a different set of eyes.
Wouldn't it be great if all children (and adults for that matter) had access to healthy, fresh meals and snacks each and every day?
Top photo: my favourite kamut udon noodles with a simple homemade pasta sauce.
A warm weather favourite: fresh fruit and walnuts on mixed greens.
Salad again for lunch, with a Sol veggie burger (sans bun).
BBQ weather! Veggie burger, veggie dog, potatoes, peppers, asparagus, portobello mushrooms, and…
Sweet potatoes…surprisingly delicious on the BBQ!
Quick weeknight tofu stir-fry, flavoured with a mix of tamari and Bragg's and served with quinoa.
My lovely Mother's Day breakfast, which I talked about here.
Fresh juice. My crappy little juicer comes out about every two years. I think I would juice more often if I had a good one. If anybody knows of a reasonably priced juicer that works effectively, let me know...please. Juice recipe below.
Fried rice, roasted asparagus and Simply Sweet Tofu. Recipe below.
That's it!
What was your favourite meal this week?
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Sweet'n Celery Juice
by Joann MacDonald
Keywords: beverage gluten-free nut-free soy-free vegan vegetarian apples cucumber celery carrots
Ingredients (1 large glass of juice)
- 1/2 of an English cucumber
- 1 red apple
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 large carrot
- 2 mandarin oranges, peeled
Run all fruits and veggies through your juicer, following manufacturer's directions. Enjoy!
Simply Sweet Tofu
by Joann MacDonald
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Keywords: fry entree vegan vegetarian tofu
- 1 lb extra-firm tofu
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 1 Tbsp tamari
- 1 Tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos
Blot some of the excess liquid from the tofu using paper towels or a clean dishcloth.
Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
Heat the remaining ingredients in a pan.
Saute the tofu in the sauce until lightly browned, stirring as needed.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The perfect Mother's Day gift
I had a very peaceful Mother's Day, a good portion of which I spent on my bed.
My family brought me a lovely breakfast featuring my new favourite pancakes—maple and apple cinnamon pancakes from the Skinny Bitch Ultimate Everyday Cookbook.
I piled up a stack of magazines and books on my bed, and spent some post-breakfast time reading. I also dozed off a bit. I really can't help it. I would rather read, but the sleep just comes.
It was a beautiful, sunny day and I could hear the sounds of geese and frogs in the pond behind our house.
My children brought me sweet, handcrafted cards and even a sculpture made out of pencils.
They also gifted me with a wonderful comfort box.
For a long time now, I have been wanting to outfit a comfort drawer, filled with some of my favourite items and special treats. Comfort drawers are to be used on those dismal days that we all experience, when, for unexplained reasons, we just feel down and gloomy.
Turns out, my family included several of my favourite self-nurturing items in their Mother's Day gift, which they presented in a charming little suitcase.
So, I figured, why not a comfort box rather than a comfort drawer? It has the added advantage of being portable, which might just come in handy if you would rather sit and mope in front of the fireplace than in your bed.
My husband and the kids went shopping together, and picked out a magazine, some books, a movie, sweet potato chips, body lotion, chocolate and some Swedish Berries. I am quite impressed by their choices…these are many of my favourite small comforts.
I have a bit of an owl obsession, so they were all pleased when they found this owl mug.
I would only add to my comfort box some tea bags and a lovely scented candle.
Apparently my family even picked out a candle, but misplaced it somewhere before they got to the cash.
I would have to say that, for me, this was the perfect Mother's Day gift, filled with simple pleasures to brighten my day.
I bet this would make a great Father's Day gift as well, with some carefully chosen items.
What do you think? What would you choose for your husband or your dad?
How about you...what would you put in your own comfort box?
Monday, May 14, 2012
Picture this
Today was Value Village's ½ price clothing day.
This is what I came home with:
No self-control here, but hey, I got wardrobe additions for my entire family (except the dog).
The sad truth is, I was there for over three hours.
So, I am writing a quick post now about the things I found at Value Village last Thursday when I used up my 30% off card.
You might recall that, on Friday, I showed you our visit to the store and the items I chose not to buy.
I did in fact buy a mishmash of stuff, including these sweet measuring pitchers, above. I am excited to use these next time I bake. Probably tomorrow.
I seem to have been focused on pictures that day for some reason. Among the frames that I selected (including a large, empty frame) was this little picture by Edvard Munch.
I also picked out this little image of Van Gogh's The Starry Night. It's really the framing that attracted me to it.
I will enjoy serving food on this small tray, which features an image by Currier and Ives.
I also bought this little apron, modelled by my daughter here.
I bought some outdoor folding chairs that my husband called, and I quote, "hideous." Note: I have added a photo of the chairs HERE.
Perhaps I will show you soon and you can see if you agree. I won't be offended. After all, I bought them anyway! I'm pretty stubborn that way.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
A Sweet Offering
Today, I am offering up my humble suggestion for what to give mom on Mother's Day…food.
Preferably something sweet.
Like these date squares.
I re-worked the date square recipe I originally showed you here.
This new recipe is made with light spelt flour, Earth Balance (healthier) margarine and some ground flax (rather than wheat germ).
It is great for those who can tolerate spelt flour better than wheat. It is also dairy-free for the many people who need or want that.
If you prefer to use white flour and butter, the original recipe is for you!
This one is just as good though. I shared some squares with my sister-in-law yesterday and she was quite happy with them.
My husband thought this version was even better than the original. See for yourself.
For me personally, these squares are also a fitting Mother's Day reminder of my grandmother, who was the best baker I have ever known. After she died, my mom started making date squares for me because she knew how much I loved them.
Recently, I started making date squares myself. While it is always better to have someone else bake for you, I think, I am enjoying the freedom of making them whenever I want.
Now my mom is probably wondering when I am going to get some date squares to her. Consider this an IOU, mom.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, including my wonderful mom, Colleen, and my lovely mother-in-law, Maria! My little family is so lucky to have them in our lives!
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, including my wonderful mom, Colleen, and my lovely mother-in-law, Maria! My little family is so lucky to have them in our lives!
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Date Squares, Take Two
by Joann MacDonald
Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cups light spelt flour
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/3 cup large flake oats
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 2/3 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 cup Earth Balance margarine
- 3 cups chopped dates
- 1 1/2 cups water
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Cut in the margarine to make coarse crumbs. Using your hands makes it quicker.
To make the date filling, combine the chopped dates and the water in a pot. Cook over low to medium heat, until thickened and smoothed out some, about 15 minutes.
To make the squares, press 2 1/2 cups of the dry mix into the bottom of a greased 8" or 9" inch square pan.
Spread the date filling over the base.
Sprinkle the remaining dry mix on top and press lightly.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden on top.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Insta-Friday in real life, thrift store edition
Time for a Friday look at this week's cell phone photos. Trouble is, I didn't take many photos this week.
Last night, while my daughter was at dance class, however, my husband, my son and I went to Value Village to use up a 30% off stamp card I had completed. I snapped a few photos while we were there.
These photos mainly show items that we admired but didn't purchase. See what you think. Are there any items you would have purchased?
I especially loved this Corning Ware teapot, but it was kind of crusty looking.
My husband liked this painting. He said it looked like it was painted by a kid. Apparently that's a plus for him.
I really was tempted to post this one in my kitchen.
I admired this pretty pink plate. Where would I put any more plates, though? Hmm…maybe a wall of plates?
I didn't know that Royal Doulton made teacups that look like this. They were $14.99 for each cup and saucer though. Too much for me.
I don't sew. Period. But, I love the look of old sewing machines, like this one.
And, I like this case, which holds another vintage sewing machine. If the case was empty, I would buy it as a suitcase.
I also admired this bolt of fabric and the nearby vintage sewing patterns. I would love to be able to make my daughter a vintage-looking dress. Probably not going to happen.
I did take home these books. You have no idea how excited I was when I saw them. They are pretty new books, after all. I'm not going on a diet (EVER), but I like to read about healthy eating.The rest of the items that we actually did purchase (most of them against my husband's will), I will show you on Monday! Come back if you have a chance.
Monday is also Value Village's half price day, so that's where I will be. It doesn't include dishes, though. Bummer.
Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Colour Poem
My son's Grade 4 class is doing a unit on poetry right now.
In the past couple of weeks, he has been asked to write a few different styles of poems.
I thought I would share his colour poem, because I think it is lovely.
Colour Poem
Green is the colour of the grass and the trees
Green is one of the colours in the rainbow
Green is a peaceful colour
Green is full of life
Green smells like a lime lollipop
Green tastes like a sour green apple
Green sounds like wind rustling through the grass
Green looks like a big soccer field
Green makes me feel happy
Green is my dad`s favourite colour
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
What I Ate Wednesday, a day in the life
For this week's What I Ate Wednesday, I am looking at all of the food that I ate yesterday.
All that's missing from these pics is the can of Fanta I downed with my lunch and the organic jelly beans I had after the kids went to bed! Not my proudest food moments of the day.
I started the day with quick cook steel cut oats, topped with maple syrup, almond milk and a bunch of fruit.
My daughter wanted to make my breakfast before school, but I wasn't ready to eat yet. So, she prepared some of the fruit for me and left me this sweet note.
I had some of my favourite vegan banana bread mid-morning. This time I made it with chocolate chips and walnuts. You can find the recipe here if you are in the mood for some yummy banana-tasting goodness. I heated it and topped it with some Earth Balance margarine.
For lunch, I threw together leftover rice and cucumber salad, some Terra vegetable chips mixed with tortilla chips and hummus topped with roasted red peppers (from a jar) and olive oil. I used Angela's delicious hummus recipe.
Mid-afternoon, I consumed this Nature's Path crunchy peanut butter and chocolate chip granola bar. It was pretty good, although nothing can compare to homemade granola bars.
It was Taco Tuesday at our house once again. We topped our tacos with veggie ground round, refried beans, lettuce, salsa and tomatoes. My husband cut up some potatoes to make delicious French fries baked with olive oil and seasonings. We enjoyed all that along with a mixed greens salad.
In the evening (before the jelly beans), I devoured a Cherry Lemonade Smoothie.
And that's it! What foods have you enjoyed recently?
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Stress that the Europe 2020 strategy should be backed by a dynamic agenda for seas and oceans that supports the growth, competitiveness and job-creating potential towards a sustainable blue economy;
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Flickr: Photo by Laura PadgettIt's been over 50-degrees all week, hellooo warm weather!
Okay, so I'm jumping the gun a little here, but after a brutal winter full of snow storms, the fact that it's supposed to be 70-degrees here in New York this weekend has me doing my happy dance, and I am already thinking of frozen cocktails.
One of my favorite frozen drinks is the strawberry daiquiri. My girlfriends and I used to get virgin daiquiris at the local TGI Fridays when we were younger ... we thought we were hot stuff. And it was the very first drink I (legally) bought. So yeah, the frozen strawberry daiquiri and I go way back and I have perfected my daiquiri-making skills over our long courtship.
Not hating on the pre-made mixes (let's face it, sometimes mama just needs a drink ... quick), but if you want a good quality daiquiri, from scratch is the way to go:
- 6 cups ice
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 5 ounces fresh strawberries
- 1/8 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup rum
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage (I like using Fresca)
In a blender, combine ice, sugar and strawberries. Pour in lime juice, lemon juice, rum and lemon-lime soda. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Makes eight.
Want a virgin version? It's just as good without the rum. Yum!
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