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Is it normal that my preschooler keeps saying she's fat?
The BabyCenter Editorial Team
Yes and no, says
Kathy Kater
, a clinical social worker and author of
Healthy Body Image: Teaching Kids to Eat and Love Their Bodies Too
"From a developmental perspective, it's not normal," says Kater. In other words, children living in societies where there is less of a focus on thinness wouldn't typically express these concerns.
But from a
perspective, the behavior
normal. As Kater explains, children absorb and reflect the society they're raised in, and our society is swarming with messages telling us that our bodies aren't thin enough.
Though hearing your child call herself "fat" can be shocking and upsetting, it's important to realize that she probably doesn't truly understand what she's saying. It's much more likely that she's simply mimicking what she sees and hears — in the same way that she might grab a pocketbook and announce that she's off to "work."
Still, you're right to take this seriously — especially because it's a chance for you to step in and help your child develop a healthier view of her body. "Children at younger and younger ages are developing negative body image," says Kater. "So by the time they're 7 or 8 years old, these self-descriptions of 'I'm fat' have become more than just mimicry. They've become internalized."
Try to remain calm and unruffled in the face of any "I'm fat" statements. As is so often true, if your child knows that she'll get a big reaction from you, she may decide to push your buttons and say it more rather than less.
Instead, Kater suggests responding with reassurance and gentle questioning. Ask your child where she got the idea that she's fat. She may not be able to tell you, but it's worth a try and can lead to some fruitful discussion.
You can also explain that fat is a normal part of the human body, just like bones and skin, and that we need fat on our bodies in order to survive. "We want to normalize as early as possible that fatness is a part of life," says Kater.
Discussing "body diversity" with your child can also be helpful. Talk about the different sizes and shapes that people come in — stocky, lanky, short, tall, wide, narrow.
To help your child avoid negative body image, be careful about what she's exposed to — especially television. Even tame TV shows can feature ads that reinforce stereotypes of what women (and men) "should" look like. (For more information, read our
TV-watching guidelines for preschoolers
Of course, you can't keep your child in a bubble. It's impossible to shield her from all the thin-centric messages and images. But even at this age, you can help your child begin to discriminate between what's real and what's just "manufactured fantasy," as Kater puts it.
As she gets older, you can talk to your child about the billboards, advertisements, movies, magazines, TV shows, and pageants that surround us — and the messages they perpetuate about thinness being the ultimate body type.
Finally, explore your own body image issues and biases, and be aware of what you say around your child. Do you talk about needing to go on a diet or the fact that you look "terrible" in those jeans? Do you observe out loud that Aunt Betty "sure has put on weight"? Your child wants to emulate you, so if she hears you criticizing yourself (or others) for being chubby, she may be tempted to do the exact same thing.
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My daughter is 4 and she asked me if she was fat a few months ago; my sister has battled anorexia so I wanted to nip this in the bud. We talked about where she heard that and I finished the conversation about how our bodies were amazing and that it was good to be strong and healthy. I'm not sure if that was the right course to take, but the other night she said her princesses (barbie dolls) were going to take over the castle because they were brave and strong (not beautiful), so maybe something sunk in.
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The other day my daughter who is 3 1/2 and about to start junior kindergarten commented that she felt 'there might be bullies at her new school who would call her fat'. I have no idea where she got this. She is slightly heavier than other kids her age but eats very healthy and we never refer to weight, we only ever talk about the fact that it is important to stop eating when you are full so that you won't feel sick. This article says that it is mimicking but I don't think she was mimicking. I agree that she probably didn't totally understand what it is to be 'fat' but she said it with genuine concern. I told her that she is a wonderful beautiful girl no matter what bullies say and that what a bully thinks isn't important. I also asked her what she would do if a bully said something like that to her and she promptly answered that she would tell her teacher or mommy and daddy. I wanted to make sure she knew she had somewhere to go and not to just internalize hurtful behaviour.
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Is the post from djacobson001 some kind of joke? Why would you tell a 2 year old that nothing tastes as good thin feels? Isn't that setting her (or him) up to be anorexic? That sounds very irresponsible to me. I don't know about a 2 year old getting manicures, either, but I fail to see the logic that this leads to obesity. This type of thinking is what leads to the objectification of women, and the problems young girls have with body image. Isn't it better to raise your kids on healthy foods and emphasize a healthy body and lifestyle rather than an attractive one?
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jep2nv, I have similar problems with my 4yo when he is overtired. The same brain chemicals that help you go to sleep are also some of the ones that make you feel hungry. So if a kid isn't getting enough sleep, they may feel hungry alot. djacobson, I feel sorry for your kids. People come in all shapes and sizes. There are lots of different kinds of beauty. What is important is to be active and eat healthy, not being SIZE 2 THIN. And, some women throw up alot all thru pregnancy, it doesn't mean they're bulemic. The most important type of beauty is a confident smile and a seeing heart. I like the quote from the article: "fat is a normal part of the human body, just like bones and skin, and that we need fat on our bodies in order to survive."
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@everyone who addressed djacobson & anonymous. Their comments were obviously meant to be funny. They weren't, but that was their intention. I think it is important to point out that this is not just a girl issue. For example a couple weeks ago my 3YOB started saying his belly was fat and that he couldn't eat (insert unhealthy option here) because he didn't want his belly to get bigger. I must say I was horrified to hear this come out of his mouth. So no, I don't think it is always a mimicking thing. After some investigating (and reassuring him that he wasn't fat and it is completely normal for children his age to have bigger tummies) I discovered that it stemmed from one of the kids at his pre-k teasing him (obviously this kid must hear something of the sort from his home life). So please, parents be careful what you say around your kids and just promote healthy eating.
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While nutrition is important, yes. It is also important that your children receive essential nutrients that are essential to their development. My children are actually small for age, but they are active and eat healthy, balanced diets. They eat 5 smaller meals everyday because they are so small, this includes REAL CHEESE, they still get whole milk or we mix Pediasure in with their milk. To try and make children overly aware of their weight is nonsense. If there were concerns about weight you pediatrician would let you know.
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First, a note to our society: there's nothing sexy about an X-ray, and that's a fact. I think we really need to be running damage control as parents and focus on health, not weight. My 3YO is big for her age, roughly 42" tall and 50 lbs. Honestly, she's got some junk in her trunk, but she's healthy and even her doc isn't concerned. I had body image issues growing up, and I refuse to allow my daughter to have. I'm always telling her how fabulous she is, and not just for her looks, but because she's funny, smart, helpful etc. The thing is, be realistic with your kids. I tell her she's beautiful, but I also balance it with her other strengths. Sometimes telling your child she's beautiful all the time is just as damaging. Balance... there has to be a balance. Luckily, I seem to have been doing something right. She's got a great self esteem and has never met a stranger. :)
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I always wonder if the authors of these articles have actually ever been with preschoolers. If you have spent even a small amount of time with preschoolers you will immediately know that it is NOT normal for a child to be calling themself fat. As far as the excuse that we live in a society where "thin" is great and that people/children are bombarded with images of thin, beautiful women- must not live in the United States. We have a 60% obesity rate- no idea what the rate is for just "over-weight" people. Children are bombarded with fat people, not thin people. As far as the television- well preschoolers should not be watching television. So if a child is calling themself fat they are probably hearing it from a parent or from other children who hear it from older siblings and parents. Either way, it is sad and not normal. I am also curious about the response that over-weight parents give their children about being fat...
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Ok, so I know that the article says that some kids might say they are fat because they are mimicking and I agree, but at the same time I don't think its all bad. Both of my toddlers (boy 3yo and girl 5yo) have said they are fat and I think its how you handle it that makes the difference. I know they get it from me because they would see me doing the weight watchers program and ask about it. Also, I take them with me to the gym(they go in the nursery) and they ask why I go. I tell them the truth...I say I don't want to get too fat, I want to stay healthy. I explain that we all need fat but too much is unhealthy. I also tell them that its ok to eat junk food, but that you shouldn't eat it all the time. I have showed them exercises they can do (push ups, jumping jacks, etc) and I offer plenty of healthy foods. But I also allow them to veg out in front of the tv. I simply explain to them that everything should be in moderation and most imporant they will always be perfect to me.
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djacobson001 & anonymous 12/15/09- you ladies sound as though you have eating disorders yourselves! It takes 1 to know 1! Having your child calculate calories & measure food is classic eating disordered behavior. When you you get treatment you learn the bad that comes with it. It teaches your child to obssess over it. And djacobson001- what horrible things to convey & teach your child. You are contributing to the problem! I don't like how lightly this article addresses this topic. There have been 5 y.o. girls with eating disorders; it doesn't just happen overnight, it gradually builds. Too many doctors are uneducated on this topic b/c it is still such a touchy subject that doesn't the attention it needs. If you have a true concern look into the National Eating Disorder Association or The Renfrew Center for example. For a lighter approach to something not yet serious do try to watch what you say. A mother who vocalizes her own weight concerns teaches her child, male/female, to be preoccupied with their own. Family meals are important; most eating disordered behaviors come out in the absence of them. Lastly, teach what healthy eating habits are, best lead by example, & how to recognize satiety. When I was in The Renfrew Center the professionals would always acknowledge that the eating disorder experts are those with the disorder.
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As summer 2012 ends, studio execs are heaving sighs of relief. The expense of making and marketing a tentpole blockbuster keeps climbing, and with it the need to gross $500 million or more worldwide to ensure profit. Twelve films will gross more than $100 millon domestically (numbers through 8/26) in the US and Canada, down dramatically from 17 last year. (Remember, studios get roughly half of the revenue from tickets sold, a slightly higher share for long-running hits.)
Total US/Canada theatrical gross for the "summer" period (May 4, when "The Avengers" opened), through last Sunday, August 26, was $4.1 billion, down 2.5% from $4.2 billion last summer. Without the 17-day Olympics --which competed for audiences and likely prevented several films from opening, since distribs steer clear of opening new films against it--total gross likely would have equalled or slightly increased over last year. Still, no one likes a graph that is heading down. See the Top Twelve Chart on the jump.
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The two top films this summer -- "The Avengers" and "The Dark Knight Rises" -- have grossed about $1,150,000, which by itself was better than 1/4 of the total business. The top two last year -- "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2" and "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" -- grossed $733 million (some of it post-summer), or around 1/6 of the total. This just reinforces the "winner take all" mentality that feeds studio production decisions.
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Animated film, led by Pixar, of course is for all moviegoers, but its primary appeal is to family audiences. This year, three of the top nine summer films were animated -- a new high. And although their costs are high, they usually fall below what the top live action films cost to make. And their post-theatrical life, particularly in DVD sales (perfectly timed for Christmas) is much ahead of most other films in revenues earned.
It's truly extraordinary how much more successful they are outside the US. "Ice Age: Continental Drift" provided the shocker of the year -- at the moment, it is second only to "The Dark Knight Rises" in gross outside the US for any summer release, making more than 80% of its total overseas. "Madagascar 3," with figures from Italy, Germany, the UK and Australia still to come, will do over 2/3s of its business in foreign markets.
The one exception is "Brave," the most expensive of the group, but also the lowest in worldwide gross, which will likely only see a small profit. The reason for that is tied into another trend.
Women and minorities last
Studios tend to have their summer slates close to finalized a year or more in advance, so last summer's successes "The Help" and "The Bridesmaids" were too recent to have had an impact on this year's productions. But even so, the dearth of top titles aimed at and/or directed by women was dramatic.
Nora Ephron's death this summer reminded people of how successful she was as a director, including summer playtime ("Julie and Julia" just three years ago.) And yet for the second summer in a row, no wide release live-action film was directed by a woman. (2008 also saw "Mamma Mia" pass $600 million worldwide for Phyllida Lloyd.)
And in a year of the great success of "The Hunger Games" and the continued appeal of the "Twilight" series, female characters are much less front-and-center during summer months. Among the top live-action films, only "Snow White and the Huntsman" (not exactly an adult-female centered film) had a non-male lead. "Madea's Witness Protection" had a lead female role played by a man. "Hope Springs" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" appealed to a range of much older moviegoers.
Of the African-Americans in the summer's big-budget films, from Samuel L. Jackson and Morgan Freeman to "MIB 3"'s Will Smith, still a global marquee draw, only Smith a lead.
Denzel Washington is one of the most reliable and successful actors around -- yet of his nine most recent films going back to 2005, only one, "The Taking of Pelham 123," has had a summer release. The reasons for this likely include his lesser success (though still considerable) in the rest of the world. "Safe House" did a solid $125 million in the US as a February release, which was 60% of its worldwide total. For summertime playtime, with our summer films being the same as for the rest of the world, that just isn't good enough.
While foreign directors from far-flung corners of the world (say, Russian Timur Bekmambetov, "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter") are entrusted with expensive studio films, no African-American director had the same opportunity this summer (although Tyler Perry did have his second $65 million-plus indie film of the year).
But back to "Brave." Its lead character was female (and its female writer-director Brenda Chapman was replaced by Mark Andrews, presumably to widen its commercial appeal). Is that why it fell far short of two other animated films in the rest of the world? It likely was a contributing factor.
Comedies are great, but risky
This year's breakout summer comedy hit was "Ted." But its success goes against most summer rules -- it's not a franchise film (either sequel or intended to start a series), it has no obvious overseas hook, it can't be described in five words. Last summer had "Hangover 2." But comedy hits are far more rare than what historically has been the case -- and again this likely is because of the internationalization of the business, particularly in the summer. Comedy doesn't always travel. Even though they usually are less expensive to make, they become bigger risks in the seasonal marketplace, and thus more often are held back for other times of the year.
Steve G | September 2, 2012 8:02 PM
Was Mark Wahlberg really drawing audiences to TED? Wasn't it just as much the crass teddy bear (a concept easily conveyed in the poster and trailer) and it being 'the first motion picture from the creator of FAMILY GUY'? Sure, Wahlberg probably helped draw in a bigger crowd - I could imagine Adam Sandler in the role turning off a lot of people. But as the comic 'straight guy', it seems odd for Wahlberg to get the lion's share of credit for a hit comedy.
Jill c Brooke | September 1, 2012 4:19 PM
I wonder if the reason that American comedies that are hits in the US but don't sell overseas, is that the low-brow, men-behaving-like-spoiled-boys silliness isn't appreciated by other cultures that don't have the leisure to let entitlement get in the way of growing up?
Amyiseverywhere | September 1, 2012 3:23 AM
Excuse me, but you say Magic Mike was a top grosser and also there were very few films
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Round 2 of my turkey hunt had some strange twist and turns while giving hope for the future. This outing was all about getting Evan Shuey a turkey for his graduation from IU.
The place we have been hunting is 260 acres of mostly woods. One area offers a power line clearing where turkeys like to feed. Unfortunately, another hunter likes to hunt there.
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"He is going to fly down in that open field," I told Evan.
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Evan had an exciting time but had to leave about 8:30 a.m. He vowed to give it another try, but this was to be my last hunt of the season.
Since winning a rifle at the Elk banquet, Evan has had more good luck. I won a beautiful Mathews Dreamlin bow at the Hoosier Outdoor Writers Conference in Madison. Since I already had a Mathews, I gave this one — along with a Mathews rest and quiver — to Evan. The draw length was too long so we had Girt's Archery swap out for a shorter draw length. A new bow hunter has been born.
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On a night sparkling with metaphor -- and maybe with her, they all are -- the beat ricochets in her head. The words pulse in her corpuscles, they are that much a part of her.
Dessa, who grew up Margret Wander, will unify the trinity of beat, word and melody -- just ask those who know her.
"Everybody looks you in the eye and goes, 'She's the real deal,'" says Mark Wheat, of 89.3's "The Current."
Wheat continued, saying, "I think she's perfectly poised right now because of the way the industry is changing. It's like she's the perfect amalgam of all these forces coming together and being the perfect artist for the time and place."
Her reach extends beyond Minneapolis, too. The musician and writer has been compared to Joni Mitchell, a comparison that Dessa said is "surreal."
"It makes me feel like I'm reading about a third party," she said.
It isn't often that Dessa doesn't come up with just the right word. Wheat said she pays homage to the spoken word, and her language can be as precise as a surgical laser.
Dessa's mother, Sylvia Burgos-Toftness said, "A few words, a few cadences and you have a picture."
Her lyrics build a picture in the form of a nuanced poem -- which is another art that Dessa engages in, saying her love of words began "immediately."
"Some of my first memories were about learning new words and being excited about that as a kid in a high chair," Dessa said. "I remember greeting my father's friend, 'Oh, hello Tom. I haven't seen you in a fortnight,' and being so excited I got to use this adult word."
So, how exactly do you get from a fortnight to (expletive) which, you know, can be the language of rap? Burgos-Toftness said it came as a surprise when her daughter chose to lend her voice and love of words to rap and hip-hop.
Dessa said she tells much of her own story musically.
In a song about her childhood, she reveals that her mother and father are both writers, and her father is also a classical musician. She also reveals a deep love for a younger brother.
"I remember zipping him into a sleeping bag in my closet to make sure he was safe. I would make little books to try to teach him what I had learned in school that day," Dessa said.
Dessa also remembers being sad as a child.
"(I was) probably about 8 years old," Dessa recounted. "I started to get blue in a way I think concerned her."
She also said she became deeply restless.
"So, I ran away from home," Dessa said.
Hers was a brief journey, but she said it made an impact.
Dessa said, "I'm torn because there's something I want to defend in that impulse, but on the other hand, there's just so much pain and fear and when I look at a 14-year-old now. They're found faced and flat-chested and young -- so young."
Later, her parents divorced.
"After so many teenage years of being pitted against your parents, I was on their side for a moment because I thought, 'That's heartbreaking for your guys. That sucks. Your love didn't work,'" Dessa said, adding that "there was almost a truce in the parental relationship to kind of collectively mourn the broken spousal relationships."
Despite the blues and her brief departure from home, Dessa excelled at Minneapolis Southwest High School.
"She'd get an A and worry, '@hy didn't I get an A+?'" Burgos-Toftness recalled.
Dessa said her bookish concerns were obsessive, almost worrisome.
"I do remember how that felt," Dessa said. "I remember as a teenager feeling blue and thinking, 'In your 20s, you might not feel this anymore, and that doesn't make it less authentic.' I remember writing sentences like that down."
Dessa studied philosophy and took a writing course. She won a poetry slam and eventually worked up the courage to start singing the words.
"My mom had such a beautiful voice that I didn't imagine that, if your voice wasn't even as good as your mom's, then you should aspire to be a professional musician," Dessa said. "As I got older, I realized a lot of pop musicians couldn't out-sing my mom."
In the end, Dessa built a home for her voice in the rap genre. When asked why, Dessa said the decision happened "in part, circumstantially."
At the time, Dessa had become close with a crew of rappers known as Doomtree, whose music and philosophy she admired.
"It sounded so authentic," Dessa said, adding that she is also drawn to the genre "in part because -- unlike most other genres of music I'd be attracted to -- I get the luxury of such a high word count per song."
"I can get hundreds of words into a rap song."
But it would be a mistake to think of her only as a rapper.
"I've been focusing on logistics," Dessa said. "I get teased by the guys. They call me Stressa."
Consider a six-song set a microcosm of not just her music, but of her approach to her career.
During her interview with FOX 9 News at the Fine Line, Dessa said, "There's one new song in my set today. It's a very emotional song. It was to write it, too."
The song is also different from most of Dessa's repertoire. The songstress gives them enough of what they expect so that she can take a brief detour.
When asked if it is scary to bare her emotions and experiences through song, Dessa said it can be.
"Yeah, to some extent. I'm just hoping the work will be strong enough to constitute a big departure and still float," she said.
That's a maneuver that only an artist who has earned an audience's trust can pull off.
After the performance, Dessa said she thought the song was well-received.
"The fact they were attentive means a lot," she said. "We asked for 3.5 minutes of super patience. I think they liked it though."
Wheat said the introduction of new and different material shows Dessa has "great inner strength."
"She's a unique talent. She's very, very smart," he said.
Wheat's colleague, Barb Adney, agreed, saying, "She's got something to say that a lot of women would like to say. She's a strong, strong woman. She's empowered."
She is also a keen and chronic observer of the human condition. Even a late night ride is ripe with material, be it in the form of snippets of conversation penciled in moleskin or filed electronically.
"After a few are caught like flypaper, when it's time to write an essay, I'll flip through the file and flip through the pages of my moleskin (and) see naturally what themes have congealed," Dessa said.
When composing, she will sketch a scene, flip an idiom inside out and spin a sophisticated metaphor.
"Interestingly, she has the grace to deliver it in a very non-threatening, humble way -- which, again, is very rare," Wheat said.
Her song "Seamstress" is a rich allegory about a relationship steeped in pain and obsession, but is still sophisticated in its introspection. She is a girl who does not always play the victim.
"There's a kind of darkness to it where the singer, the seamstress, doesn't seem completely innocent," said Dessa.
When asked if people get the message of the song, she replied, "Yes and no."
"I'd say one of two," Dessa estimated. "It's hard."
Now, she is facing a hard challenge of her own: to stay smart and still appeal broadly enough to have relevance.
"I hate it when writers dumb down their work because -- dumb down, that sounds so presumptuous -- I want to be accessible but not at the expense of sophistication," Dessa said. "I'm still figuring out how to ride that line."
Dessa certainly is in a business where claiming your line and defending it can be very, very difficult.
Adney said, "You see a lot of gals in the hip-hop community -- not here, not in the Twin Cities, but in large -- that have to get sleazy to get their messages across, and I don't see Dessa doing that."
"She works hard at it," said Burgos-Toftness. "It's not easy for a woman to strive in that industry -- some of the models are very unattractive."
That is why the staff at "The Current" say they think it's more likely that Dessa will become the model, rather than followt hem.
"We often joke, 'Grab on to her coat-tails, 'cause Dessa's going to go somewhere and who knows where it's going to be,'" Wheat said.
It could be easy to get caught up in praise like that -- and the glowing reviews, but Burgos-Toftness said she hopes her daughter won't.
"My prayer for her is that she will not be distracted by shortcuts and things that glitter that are not gold," Burgos-Toftness said.
Yet, contemplative types tend not to get swept up by accolades -- and Dessa said there is still a sadness that creeps in at times and drives her to write more.
"The thing that makes me a little melancholy is the same thing that makes me like words, so I don't wish it away too readily for fear of losing what I understand to be the core of me," she said.
Dessa admitted that she finds her sadness a bit embarrassing at times, if for no other reason than she knows things are going so well now. She said she considers herself privileged that this city has embraced her.
"I've got the kind of life that I would design if I could design it with Crayola on paper," Dessa said. "I've had an amazing life here in this city."
Dessa is among the most popular local artists played on "The Current."
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6:00am Monday 17th February 2014 in News
PRESCRIPTION levels for ADHD are on the rise in Warrington.
The drug, which is given to children and teenagers diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, has been handed out almost double the number of times since 2010 according to latest figures.
The statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre has led to some parents in national reports fearing the drug is being 'over-diagnosed' and handed to youngsters 'needlessly'.
But health chiefs in the town have argued advances in research mean under 18s are being diagnosed earlier.
Dr Andy Davies, chairman of Warrington CCG, said: "Common symptoms of ADHD include a short attention span, restlessness or constant fidgeting and a child being easily distracted.
"This can be scary for patients to accept and it is our job as GPs to ensure the child receives the best treatment they can in a timely manner."
Figures for Cheshire, Warrington and Wirral leapt from 26 per cent per 1,000 population of under 18s in January 2010 to 46 per cent in December 2012.
NHS Warrington CCG commission 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to provide expert treatment for ADHD to Warrington residents.
A spokesman added: "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
"When dealing with a relatively small geographical location any shift even a small number of additional patients can have a significant impact on the overall percentage.
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Quote "26 per cent per 1,000 population of under 18s in January 2010 to 46 per cent in December 2012. " If it s percentages then the "per 1,000" is redundant - it would be the same percentage for 10 or 1,000,000
Is that a WG error and is it you actually 26 and 46 per 1000, rather than percentages? Even that sounds high.
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Hospice of Huntington will dedicate a flagpole at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House to veterans of the past, present and future at 9:03 a.m. Sept. 11.
The time for the ceremony was selected because it was the moment a plane struck the second tower in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001.
West Virginia Cabinet Secretary of Veterans Assistance Rick Thompson and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Herschel "Woody" Williams are both expected to be among the honored guests and participants in the dedication.
"This event is about my veteran brothers and sisters past, present and future whose sacrifices have kept our freedoms safe and secure," Hospice of Huntington Veterans Committee Chairman Ed Peckham said in a news release.
Hospice of Huntington reports that one in four dying Americans is a veteran. Hospice of Huntington has programs targeted specifically to veterans' needs, and it recently was awarded the highest rating in the "We Honor Veterans" program, which is a National Hospice and Palliative Care program in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Green Hiring?
One of the great untold benefits of the GoSolarSF program is that it incentivizes, and now requires, the hiring of economically disadvantaged San Francisco residents to work on GoSolarSF installations. The program has created over 40 jobs alone for low-income San Franciscans who otherwise would not be part of the green movement.
What other strategies can we employ to ensure that San Francisco residents, particularly those that grew up under generations of dirty power plants in the Southeast sector, work on the City's ever-increasing solar projects, including the upcoming City Hall and Davies Symphony Hall installations?
local hiring
We need to ensure local residents will get jobs. But the city needs to train and prepare these residents for work. By going through a city or state training program residents are prepared for real careers in the green economy, thens its up to the City and the business community to create a strong business climate and new jobs. We need to be smart by leveraging City money to not only help residents but find some way to create jobs as well. GoSolarSF did exactly that by incentivizing solar installations at the same time creating 40 green collar jobs in the worst economy since the depression. We need to encourage other programs to leverage other city dollars to create jobs. How many other program are out there where we can satisfy our objectives and create jobs?


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Featured stories about Chile
Stories about Chile
14 August 2014
The Crisis of Small-Scale Fishing in Latin America
Although fishing is a risky activity for those whose livelihoods depend on the water, other forces present a more dramatic and far-reaching threat to small-scale fishing in the Global South.
13 August 2014
Latin America's World Cup Lessons
In this article, Global Voices continues its look at the relationship between the hosting the World Cup and social unrest.
18 July 2014
Jews and Arabs in Chile, Home to One of the Largest Palestinian Communities, Call for Peace in Israel and Gaza
Palestinian and Jewish communities have called on each other to speak out against human rights abuses, while politicians are urging the government to take its condemnation of Israeli shelling further.
20 June 2014
Chile Sends Spain Packing in Stunning World Cup Defeat
In a duel of the "Reds", Chile defeated the defending world champion Spain, knocking the latter out of the World Cup.
19 June 2014
Celebrations Take Over Chile Following its Historic Triumph Over Spain
Chileans all over the country celebrated their victory over Spain in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. From Arica to Antarctica, we've compiled photos from Twitter of the celebrations.
15 June 2014
Australia's Socceroos Proud in Defeat to Chile at #WorldCup2014
Despite the Socceroos' 1-3 defeat to Chile in the FIFA World Cup, Australians have expressed their pride in the team.
3 June 2014
Hackers Are on the Money Trail
Saturday June 7 is "The Money Trail "regional hack day organized by Hacks/Hackers to track the flow of public funds throughout Latin America.
26 May 2014
Students Discover a Mummy During an Expedition in Coastal Chile
Students from the Archaeology Academy of the America School discovered skeletal remains that surfaced as a result of an earlier April earthquake in northern Chile.
12 May 2014
Students in Chile Protest for Education Reform
In several places in Chile, a student march for free education and active participation in the ongoing reform was carried out on May 8, 2014. It was overshadowed by disturbances.
6 May 2014
One Month On, Chileans in Tarapacá Are Still Recovering from Earthquake Damage
Tarapacá is the region most affected by earthquakes in northern Chile last month. Those hit hard by the natural disaster are still waiting for concrete solutions.


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march 22, 2015
Rules and Requirements
1) Age Requirements:
Marathon: At least 16 years old
Half-Marathon: At least 14 years old
Team Relay: At least 14 years old
5K: No age restrictions
Kids Fun Run: 12 and under
2) Waiver must be signed – waiver at bottom of registration form (if participant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian must sign the release).
3) Entry fees are non-refundable (sorry, no exceptions)
4) No-shows will NOT be sent t-shirts
5) For your safety, the following are NOT permitted on the course: strollers, skates, hand-held radio/tape/CD players, pets
6) Race numbers and chips required for all races (no chips for Kids Fun Run)
7) The decisions of race director, Gene Brtalik, are final in all matters
8) Marathon participants ONLY: you must be able to complete the course in seven (7) hours
9) Half-Marathon participants ONLY: you must be able to complete the course in five (5) hours
10) There is NO race day registration
11) You may defer your entry until next year's race with a valid medical explanation; HOWEVER you will be charged a $25 processing fee.
October 1
December 1
January 1 to
March 15
To register by mail or fax, please fill out this form
Mail to:
The Oakland Running Festival
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
Fax Number: 410-605-9389
Mailed or faxed entries must be received by March 1. Electronic forms of the runner information handbook will be available online.
To register in person, visit the Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, March 21 from 9 am to 5 pm. There will be a $25surcharge added to your entry fee if you wait until the expo to register. Some races may also reach their capacity prior to the expo.
I, ____________________________ (name of the participant) know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am physically fit, medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I hereby certify I am in good health, and I have trained to run the distance of the race that I am entering. I assume all risks associated with running this event, all risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry into this running event, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Corrigan Sports Enterprises, the Finished Product, Maryland Stadium Authority, their offices, directors, agents, volunteers and employees, the City of Oakland, Mayor and City Council, Department of Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Jack London Square Ventures LLC, the Port of Oakland, all sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings, videos or any other recording of this event for legitimate purpose. I understand that bicycles, skate boards, baby joggers, roller skates or inline skates, animals and music devices of any type are not allowed in this event and I will abide by this rule.
Signature of the Participant: ________________________________
(Parent/Guardian signature required if participant is less than 18 years old)
Need to make a change to your registration? You can edits by filling out the request form here. Once your change has been made we will notify you.
If your training is going better than expected and you would like to run a longer distance than you originally registered for you may upgrade to a different race by paying the price difference. To take advantage of this offer, please manage your race here. WE CANNOT ADD RUNNERS TO AN EVENT ONCE ITS CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED.
If you cannot complete the distance you registered for but would still like to participate in the Oakland Running Festival, you may downgrade to a lesser distance. You will not be given a refund for the difference in entry fee. To do so, please manage your race here. We encourage you to make this decision early as possible as WE CANNOT ADD RUNNERS TO AN EVENT ONCE ITS CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED.
If you become injured and cannot participate in the Oakland Running Festival in any capacity in 2015, you may defer your race entry until 2016. There is a $25 processing fee to do so. ALL DEFERMENT REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITH PAYMENT BY March 14th. You will automatically be entered into next year's race.
Cancelation Policy
The Oakland Running Festival does not allow for refunds or transfers of entry fee.
We all know that injuries often arise during training after we have registered for a race. The Oakland Running Festival has different options should this happen to you. We ask that you make your decision as early as you can to avoid issues and possible loss of fees.
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W.O.D.: Tempo | Time Trial
CFE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WOD: Rest Day
Perform 20-45min of skill/drills prior to Endurance WOD
Perform Strength & Conditioning Recovery if needed.
Single-Sport (SS)
Choose ONE of the following sports:
Swim (SUN): 1200m TT
Bike (SUN): 30k TT
Run (SUN): 8M TT
Row (SUN): 8k TT
Ruck (SUN): 10M TT, 55# Ruck/Boots/Utes
Post sport and time to comments.
Multi-Sport (3S)
Swim (SAT or LI): 1200m @ 80% 1000m TT pace
Bike (SUN): 15M @ 85% 20k TT pace
Run (OFF): OFF
Post sport and time to comments.
This can and should be done the day of races, after long runs, or on Sundays after interval work.
Glute Ham Developer Sit-ups (make sure you are extending knees aggressively to come up. your quads should also burn on this) 3 x 15, Glute Ham Developer hip extensions (hamstrings and butt should burn), Kettlebell/Dumbbell swings 3 x 15, Bench Press, Pull-ups. All exercises with light : medium weight. 3 sets! Reps are until you feel burn in target area or prescribed amount. This is not a timed WOD.
Nicole, trained for her first marathon using CFE - Finished in 3:07:40
Workout Legend | Demonstrations | General FAQ | EnduranceFAQ | S&C FAQ | WOD RSS Feed
Comments (2)
|Jeff Ford
on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 06:26 am
Nicole First MarathonGreat job Nicole that's a killer time!! Had you run previous marathons doing traditional training?
- Jeff
|Brad Williams
on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 01:08 pm
12/29/13 WODIntervals on the bike this morning. 15 min. Warm-Up (Spin, 4 x 1 leg pedal drills, Pace Increase), 4 x 6 min./4 rec., 5 min. Cool-Down.
Quick S&C WOD right after. 10 Rds., 10 Reps Each of Sit-Ups, Push-Ups, Squats- 6:19 min.
Stretched after trip back home to Westland. Gonna hit the foam roller in a few. Lots of progress this week. Happy with it.


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The Word: Jason Sudeikis says sex with Olivia Wilde made him skinny
Jason Sudeikis doesn't need your bench press – he's got something else to press, if you know what he means. He's got his own version of downward dog, wink wink. Are you getting this? He and his fiancee Olivia Wilde like to bang, is the deal.
Former "Saturday Night Live" star Jason has lost weight of late, and that it's all thanks to Olivia's, um, influence. "'The truth is, I'm not getting up an hour earlier and walking on a treadmill. I have the greatest workout partner in the world. And you don't need a gym membership for that kind of workout," he told Elle.
I guess? Good for them if that works. Olivia says she and Jason have sex like "Kenyan marathon runners," which Jason agrees is accurate. I imagine Kenyan marathon runners would have very fatigued sex while eating muffins, but I get what they mean.
Olivia Wilde has learned the hard way not to criticize Justin Bieber, as her post to Twitter imploring the Canadian pop star to "put your f—ing shirt on" earned her more than 17,000 angry responses from Bieber fans. "It's pretty much the funniest thing that's ever happened to me because my Twitter feed is now filled with the most hilarious abuse," she says during a visit to the "Tonight" show with Jay Leno. "One of them was, 'Are you a lesbian or are you too old?' That's great, because it's a question I never asked myself before."
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Naming a new baby can be an exciting (if somewhat daunting) task. Below are examples of Hebrew boys names beginning with the letters H through M in English. The Hebrew meaning for each name is listed along with information about any biblical characters with that name.
You might also like: Hebrew Names for Boys (A-G) or Hebrew Names for Boys (N-Z)
H Names
Hadar – From the Hebrew words for "beautiful, ornamented" or "honored."
Hadriel – "Splendor of the Lord."
Haim – A varient of Chaim, see Hebrew Boys Names A-G
Haran – From the Hebrew words for "mountaineer" or "mountan people."
Harel - Harel means "mountain of God."
Hevel – "breath, vapor."
Hila – Abbreviated version of the Hebrew word "tehila" meaning "praise." Also, Hilai or Hilan.
Hillel - Hillel was a Jewish scholar in the first century B.C.E. Hillel means "praise."
Hod - Hod was a member of Asher's tribe. Hod means "splendor."
I Names
Idan - Idan (also spelled Edan) means "era, historic period."
Idi – The name of a 4th century scholar mentioned in the Talmud.
Ilan - Ilan (also spelled Elan) means "tree."
Ir – "city or town."
Isaac (Yitzhak) - Isaac was Abraham's son in the Bible. Yitzak means "he will laugh."
Isaiah – From the Hebrew for "God is my salvation." Isaiah was one of the prophets of the Bible.
Israel – The name given to Jacob after he wrestled with an angel and also the name of the State of Israel. In Hebrew, Israel means "to wrestle with God."
Issachar - Issachar was Jacob's son in the Bible. Issachar means "there is a reward."
Itai - Itai was one of David's warriors in the Bible. Itai means "friendly."
Itamar - Itamar was Aharon's son in the Bible. Itamar means "island of palm (trees)."
J Names
Jacob (Yaacov) – Jacob means "held by the heel." Jacob is one of the Jewish patriarchs.
Jeremiah – "God will loosen the bonds" or "God will uplift." Jeremiah was one of the Hebrew prophets in the Bible.
Jethro – "Abundance, riches." Jethro was Moses' father-in-law.
Job – Job was the name of a righteous man who was persecuted by Satan (the adversary) and whose story is recounted in the Book of Job. The name means "hated" or "oppressed."
Jonathan (Yonatan) – Jonathan was King Saul's son and King David's best friend in the Bible. The name means "God has given."
Jordan - The name of the Jordan river in Israel. Originally "Yarden," it means "to flow down, descend."
Joseph (Yosef) – Joseph was the sone of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible. The name means "God will add or increase."
Joshua (Yehoshua) - Joshua was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites in the Bible. Joshua means "the Lord is my salvation."
Josiah – "Fire of the Lord." In the Bible Josiah was a king who ascended the throne at the age of eight when his father was murdered.
Judah (Yehuda) – Judah was the son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible. The name means "praise."
Joel (Yoel) – Joel was a prophet. Yoel means "God is willing."
Jonah (Yonah) - Jonah was a prophet. Yonah means "dove."
K Names
Karmiel – Hebrew for "God is my vineyard." Also spelled Carmiel.
Katriel – "God is my crown."
Kefir – "Young cub or lion."
L Names
Lavan – "White."
Lavi - Lavi means "lion."
Levi - Levi was Jacob and Leah's son in the Bible. The name means "joined" or "attendant upon."
Lior - Lior means "I have light."
Liron, Liran -Liron, Liran means "I have joy."
M Names
Malach – "Messenger or angel."
Malachi - Malachi was a prophet in the Bible.
Malkiel – "My King is God."
Matan - Matan means "gift."
Maor - Maor mean "light."
Maoz – "Strength of the Lord."
Matityahu - Matityahu was the father of Judah Maccabi. Matityahu means "gift of God."
Mazal – "Star" or "luck."
Meir (Meyer) - Meir (also spelled Meyer) means "light."
Menashe - Menashe was Joseph's son. The name means "causing to forget."
Merom – "Heights." Merom was the name of a place where Joshua won one of his military victories.
Micah - Micah was a prophet.
Michael - Michael was an angel and messenger of God in the Bible. The name means "Who is like God?"
Mordechai - Mordechai was Queen Esther's cousin in the Book of Esther. The name means "warrior, warlike."
Moriel – "God is my guide."
Moses (Moshe) – Moses was a prophet and leader in the Bible. He brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and led them to the Promised Land. Moses means "drawn out (of the water)" in Hebrew.
References: "The Complete Dictionary of English and Hebrew First Names" by Alfred J. Koltach. Jonathan David Publishers, Inc.: New York, 1984.


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Dawn Burleigh
The Orange Leader
Making way for a billboard.
The City of Orange will hold a public hearing concerning the annexation of .0684 acres located at Interstate 10 West and Farm to Market 1136.
The owners, Sam and Linda Owens, made the request to the city for the purpose of erecting a billboard at that site.
The council will discuss any actions to be taken after the public hearing at 5:30 p.m.. Tuesday.
The special call meeting is in the Orange Public Library Auditorium located at 220 North 5th Street in Orange.
The first publilc hearing was held on July 23.


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Double PunchTalk0
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- For the skill in Sonic Battle, see Double Punch (Sonic Battle).
|Double Punch
Knuckles using the Double Punch
|Statistics and Overview
|First appearance
|Other appearances
Punch twice while advancing forwards.
Double Punch (1・2パンチ 1 2 Panchi?, lit. "1-2 Punch") is a technique used by Knuckles the Echidna. It first appeared in Sonic Advance 2 and later in Sonic Advance 3. It is a basic punch attack Knuckles gives to his enemies and is a variant of the Punch Attack.
The Double Punch is similar in performance to the Punch Attack, but rather than a three-hit combo, Knuckles only delivers a one-two jab with his left fist and then right fist to the foes in front of him. Also in gameplay, instead of the player having to press the Action button in succession to execute all three hits like in the Punch Attack, the player only has to press once and Knuckles will automatically perform the full Double Punch combo.
Game Appearances
Sonic Advance 2
In Sonic Advance 2 Knuckles can only perform the Double Punch when moving forward. Once moving forward, the player can press the B button and Knuckles will use the Double Punch on the enemies in front of him
Sonic Advance 3
In Sonic Advance 3 the performance and execution of the Double Punch remains the same, but now Knuckles can perform the Double Punch while standing still, but trying to perform while moving it will cause Knuckles to stop.
Spiral Attack
|Spiral Attack
Knuckles using the Spiral Attack
|Statistics and Overview
|First appearance
Sends Knuckles' fists forward, straight through enemies while he continues to run
The Spiral Attack (スパイラルアタック Supairaruatakku?) is basically the Double Punch performed at high speeds. It is a move used only by Knuckles the Echidna and has appeared in Sonic Advance 2.
In order to perform the Spiral Attack, Knuckles must perform the Double Punch while in Boost Mode. The resulting speed from the Boost Mode will then transform the Double Punch into the Spiral Attack.
When using the Spiral Attack, Knuckles will launch himself spinning through the air for a short time, while keeping his fists in front. This increases Knuckles' attack range, and the force from the speed will engulf his fists in fire. Foremost however, the Spiral Attack allows Knuckles to maintain the speed he is running at and remain in Boost Mode, unlike the normal Double Punch which would make Knuckles slow down.
A variation of this move is also used by Knuckles in Sonic Adventure 2 when the third punch combo is performed at high speeds, where Knuckles will launch himself spinning horizontally, instead of doing an uppercut.


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The past couple of days have seen the internet explode with the alleged leaked gay tweets between [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Chris Brown[/lastfm] and rapper/producer Martyn. If the tweets are to be believed (and not photoshopped as most people think), Breezy and the attention seeking Martyn have had some very intimate moments and Brown was on the receiving end, if you know what I mean. Plus, the tweets don't only bring Brown into the sexual conquests of the self-proclaimed bisexual Martyn, they also reveal [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Trey Songz[/lastfm] to be one of Martyn's alleged hook ups.
While it took no time at all for Martyn to come out and claim that while the tweets may have been doctored somewhat, they were real and that he did have gay sex with Chris Brown, Brown has made only several tweets referencing the situation, adamantly denying that there is any truth to the situation.
Cmon son .. Now I got a nigga out here lying for 2 minutes of Fame. (thats a pause moment my G) I'll let my lawyers handle it from here..—
Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) September 30, 2011
Stop photoshopping fake conversations bruh!!! That's pause!!—
Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) September 30, 2011
So what do you think? Is Martyn just looking for attention to try and get his career moving or is there some truth to this whole thing? Let us know what YOU think in the comments below!
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Queen's student wins American hematology award
A Queen's University student is one of four Canadian recipients of a prestigious research award from the American Society of Hematology (ASH). Hannah Brown has been presented with a Trainee Research Award to further her research.
Ms. Brown will be working in the Molecular Hemostasis Research Laboratory of the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine under the supervision of Drs. David Lillicrap and Paula James, and will be involved in the investigation of genetic contributors to von Willebrand disease, a common inherited bleeding disorder.
This year 40 medical students, undergraduates, and residents in the United States, Mexico and Canada will each receive $4,000 to conduct research on blood and blood-related diseases through this program, which is designed to encourage the pursuit of research and spark an interest in hematology.
Since 1995, Trainee Research Awards have supported nearly 600 trainees who are just beginning their scientific careers. The funding is distributed through hematology training programs at the awardees institutions and supports three-month-long projects in laboratory research or clinical investigation.


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Pat's Kitchen
Patricia Altomare
---- — Figs! I know I like them, fresh or dried, but I have not had the occasion to eat them very often.
Years ago, fig squares were around more than they are now, and I would pick them up at a bakery once in a while; and in my childhood there always seemed to be Fig Newton cookies in the house; but that was about it.
In the last couple of years, I have begun to see fresh figs (in season late August through September), in more recipes in magazines and on TV, as well as on menus in restaurants, especially when used in appetizers and hors d'oeuvres.
Dried figs appear to be gaining popularity fairly recently, mostly in baked goods.
I easily found them in the produce section with other dried fruits, and also saw them alongside dates and raisins.
The recipes I have for you today came highly recommended, and there is a bit of a story behind it. In October 2010 I did a Taste of Times video for an appetizer recipe, "Gorgonzola-Stuffed Figs." In doing some research into fresh figs, their availability, when in season, etc. I located a website that had plenty of information, even providing telephone numbers that I could call with questions, which I did. My call was returned by a home economist who was delighted in my interest, and we ended up talking for quite a while about figs and baking. She sent me some great recipes, two of which are the recipes for today. She specifically urged me to make the German chocolate cake, telling me that her 15-year-old son had a sports function to attend, and a food contribution was expected. She and her son made the cakes below and they were a big hit. I took her advice, thrilled to see that the recipe starts out with a boxed mix. I always love to see that in a recipe; what a great shortcut.
And the orange-fig muffins are quick to put together on a weekend and enjoy all week.
January and February are my favorite months to bake and cook. It's nice to feel the warmth from your oven and smell something good cooking in this cold weather. I like it that I am not rushed, as during the holidays. For me, it is relaxing and enjoyable.
German Chocolate Cake with Fig, Coconut and Toasted Pecan Frosting
Makes 2 single-layer cakes (I froze one of the layers and halved the topping)
1 package (181/4-ounce) German Chocolate Cake mix
Water (check package label for amount)
3 large eggs
Vegetable oil (check package label for amount)
Fig-Coconut Topping:
1 cup chopped, sun-dried figs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons whipping cream
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans
1. Follow package directions to heat oven, grease two 8-inch round cake pans and prepare cake batter with water, eggs and oil. Bake and cool as directed.
2. For frosting, in medium saucepan combine figs, sugar, butter and cream. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in coconut and pecans.
3. Spread warm frosting on top of cake layers, dividing evenly.
4. Place one layer at a time on a baking sheet or heatproof pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 15 to 30 seconds, or until frosting bubbles, watching constantly. Remove from oven. Repeat with second layer. Cool.
5. Transfer cake layers to serving plates to serve.
Orange-Fig Muffins
Makes one dozen
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup chopped, sun-dried figs
Zest of one orange
1 cup plain yogurt
In large bowl stir together flour, baking soda and salt. In large mixer bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Place figs and orange zest in food processor fitted with metal blade. Process until mixture forms a paste. Or, you can use a fork to mash and blend chopped figs and orange zest. Blend fig paste into creamed butter mixture; stir in yogurt. Add fig mixture all at once to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Divide batter among 12 large greased muffin cups.
Bake in 400 degree oven 15 to 17 minutes or until done.
Patricia Altomare invites feedback. Email her at email@example.com.
Fascinating Fig Facts
Fig trees have no blossoms on their branches.The blossom is inside of the fruit! Many tiny flowers produce the crunchy little edible seeds that give figs their unique texture.
Figs are fully ripened and partially dried on the tree.
Figs naturally help hold in moisture in baked items, keeping them fresher.
Fig puree can be used as a substitute for butter or shortening in baked items.
The two most commonly grown types of figs are the golden, slightly nutty-flavored calimyrna, and the dark purple, sweet mission.
The state of California produces 100 percent of the nation's dried figs and 98 percent of the fresh figs.
The priests at Mission San Diego originally planted figs in California in 1769. This is how the dark purple fig became known as "mission."
Early Olympic athletes used figs as a training food.
Figs were also presented as laurels to the winners, becoming the first Olympic "medal."
Figs made their first product appearance with the 1892 introduction of Fig Newton cookies.
The fig tree is a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness. Eating a half cup of figs has as much calcium as drinking a half cup of milk.


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New York Giants
Kevin Hardy - WR
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Best NFL defense: Steelers or Giants?
In the latest "In the Trenches" video series, Pro Football Weekly is searching for the best defense in the NFL.
Patriots claim ex-Giant TE Ballard
It appeared that TE Jake Ballard would clear waivers on Tuesday and land on the Giants' injured reserve list after the team waived him Monday.
Giants OL David Diehl apologizes for DUI
Giants OG David Diehl apologized for "a bad decision" that resulted in his being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Reports: Giants OL Diehl arrested for DWI
Giants OL David Diehl was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Sunday evening, WNBC-TV first reported.
Giants waive TE Ballard, re-sign DT Bernard
The Giants waived/failed physical TE Jake Ballard and re-signed DT Rocky Bernard, the team announced on Monday.
Giants honored at White House
The Super Bowl-champion Giants visited President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday.
Giants extend Coughlin through 2014
The Giants announced Wednesday that head coach Tom Coughlin has signed a contract extension through the 2014 season.
Giants, Umenyiora agree to contract restructuring
The Giants and DE Osi Umenyiora have agreed on a reworked contract, the club announced Friday.
Giants RB Brown has suspension lifted
Andre Brown has had his four-game suspension lifted. He was suspended in March for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Lucky's sets Giants' win total at nine
Ten teams have higher regular-season win totals than the defending champion Giants at Lucky's Race and Sports Book, which opened betting on the props Wednesday.
Report: Giants' Nicks has successful surgery
Giants WR Hakeem Nicks had successful surgery Friday, with a screw inserted in his foot to speed the healing of a fractured bone, the New York Post reported.
Giants WR Nicks fractures foot in practice
Giants WR Hakeem Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during OTAs on Thursday morning, the team announced.
Packers, Patriots atop Cantor's win total props
Cantor Gaming released its regular-season win total props for all 32 NFL teams on Tuesday, and expectations look to be high for two teams in particular.
NFC East players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each NFC East team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Eagles QB Michael Vick.
Better NFL offense: Giants or Saints?
In the third matchup of our video series facing the NFL's top offenses against each other, we look at the Giants vs. the Saints.


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Vikings QB Brett Favre apologized to teammates for being a distraction during a meeting on Monday morning, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Favre said he is prepared to play "lights out" in their Monday-night game against his former team, the Jets.
The NFL is investigating allegations that Favre sent inappropriate messages and photos to a former Jets employee, Jenn Sterger. The Web site Deadspin.com released voice messages and photos that Favre allegedly sent Sterger in 2008.
Favre's actions could fall under the NFL's personal-conduct policy. Favre said he would have "no problem" talking to commissioner Roger Goodell if asked to do so.
The way we see it
With Randy Moss' return to the Vikings and the Jets getting Santonio Holmes, Darrelle Revis and Calvin Pace back, it's a shame (but not a surprise) that the Favre story is stealing the headlines. He will be motivated Monday night and wants his teammates' trust as the distraction continues.


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