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Passover Pineapple Kugel
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Passover Pineapple Kugel
Pineapple kugel is sweet and tasty and perfect for Passover or any time. Editor's Note: You may need more potato starch, add 1 tbs at a time until the kugel reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
- Prep Time : 5 min
- Cook Time : 40 min
- Ready Time : 45 min
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 level tablespoons potato starch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 10 cored pineapple rings, crushed (the equivalent of 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained)
- Whole cored pineapple rings for garnish
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine eggs, oil, sugar, potato starch, vanilla, and baking powder. Add the crushed pineapple (if juice has accumulated since the pineapple has been processed, drain). Garnish with additional pineapple rings. Place into a round 9-inch pan and bake for 40 minutes or until golden.
As seen in the Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine Passover 2012 edition – Subscribe Now contributed by our Balabusta Next Door, Toby Ash.
Check out this video based on this recipe but turned dairy for help with the right consistency.
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11 Responses to Passover Pineapple Kugel
I love pineapple and the idea of a nice pesach kugel sounds great…i usually make my own rendition for year round but use noodles….my question is, isnt there any matza or cake meal in this recipe? it seems that the only solid is the 1/2 cup sugar and the potato starch…thank you in advance
The potato starch and eggs act a binding agent, so you don't need matza or cake meal. It's enough to make it fluffy and thick
baking powder for Pesach?
Just watched the utube video have I missed something you used creamcheese but no mention in the recipe list.?
can this recipe be doubled or tripled, and cooked in a
9×13 for a large amount of people?
Does the cooking time stay the same?
The potato starch measurement is really off from video to recipe? 4T. or 12T? Also how many oz. of cream cheese, no mention on the recipe at all?
Can i skip the potato starch or replace it?


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It's official: Bakers Footwear Group is closing. WWD reported that the firm received court approval to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, instead of Chapter 11 today.
What does this mean? The St. Louis-based retailer will liquidate all remaining assets and distribute them to creditors instead of trying to reorganize and salvage the business. An appointed trustee will ensure that any assets that are secured are sold then pay specific creditors.
Bakers' attorney, Brian Walsh of Brian Cave LLP, said priority for the funds goes to paying the salaries of employees that are still working at the firm and its 56 remaining stores.
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Now it seems Nintendo has nabbed a pirate and today reached a settlement against an individual in Australia for illegally copying and uploading New Super Mario Bros. Wii in November last year. Queenslander James Burt has been ordered to pay a damages bill to Nintendo of A$1.5 million ($1.3 million) and to cover the company's legal fees. According to Nintendo, this fee is to compensate the company for the loss of sales revenue caused by Burt's actions.
In a statement from Nintendo, the company said it used "sophisticated technological forensics to identify the individual responsible for illegally copying the file and making it available for further distribution". This led to police searching Burt's home on November 23 last year. Court documents also show Nintendo wanted any details and passwords found during the search relating to the Wii hack site www.yafaze.com. Visiting the site now only results in a message stating yafaze has shut down and that "the site and all of it's [sic] contents has been removed out of respect for Nintendo".
A Nintendo Australia spokesperson told GameSpot AU that apart from the loss of revenue caused by piracy of the game, the fact that an Australian was the first to illegally upload the game could jeopardise the release timings of future Nintendo titles. Typically, Australians have had to wait days and sometimes months after other regions for Nintendo games to be released locally. New Super Mario Bros. Wii was a rare occurrence where Australia received the game earlier than any other territory.
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Mr. Nelson and five Mariners toured Europe as part of a St. Monica international excursion. Mr. Nelson's prepared a blog as the group traveled to Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria!
To Mr. Nelson's blog, click here
SMCHS saw record crowds in its weekend performances of Les Misérables, School Edition. SMCHS students prepared for months and their dedication paid off. This was truly a stunning performance with the caliber of work seen in professional productions. Students, teachers, and audience members said that this was one of THE BEST performances to ever come to St. Monica! Though the show has ended, we congratulate the cast and crew for a job well done. Bravo! Check out this article in the Santa Monica Mirror!
The Lady Mariners basketball stormed back from an early deficit to defeat St. Paul 46-45 in the CIF-SS division 4 Championship game. With the victory, the Lady Mariners capture their first CIF title for the girls basketball program at St. Monica. Congratulations to the entire coaching staff and the Lady Mariners for a tremendous effort. We are proud of you ladies!
News articles about the victory:
Santa Monica Mirror
Santa Monica Daily Press
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Los Angeles Sports Journal
The graduating class of 2012 has left St. Monica to pursue their college academic endeavors but they will certainly be missed! The theme for this class, "One of the '12" is especially fitting since it connects our graduates to the 12 Apostles. As Jesus' followers were challenged to go out and transform the world, SMCHS has equally high hopes and expectations of our graduates. The class of 2012 is sure to make its mark in college and beyond. Because of extraordinary leadership and accomplishment, four special awards were issued to five very special Mariners. "Mariner of the Year" went to Justin Kennedy; "Heart of Ministry" went to Anahid Girbal and Andrea Engler; the "Principal's Award" went to Mary Ramzy; and the "President's Award" went to Elizabeth Christian. We are so very proud of all of our graduating Mariners! "To the Green and Gold, All Hail!"
On Saturday, February 4, the SMCHS Academic Decathlon Team took home its third division championship in the last three years! The SMCHS AcaDeca team resurfaced in 2009 after several years of inactivity. Coach Jeremy Nelson began the process of encouraging students to join the 2009-2010 AcaDeca team despite their obvious disadvantage due to inexperience. Students trained hard in the early morning hours, before school, to prepare for the competition. The Mariners began in 2010, in the lowest division, but quickly worked up the ranks. Last year, after their second division championship, the Mariners advanced another level and this year competed in Division 2 with several well-established AcaDeca teams! Not only did the SMCHS team take home a First-Place division win, but they also won Third-Place overall (even beating Division 1 teams)! We are so proud of our Mariner AcaDeca Team: John W., Audrey M, Hsaing L., Theresa S., Ryan K., Dean M., Kevin D., Adrian S., and Christian Q., whose accomplishments include 64 individual medals and, of course, the Division 2 Championship!
The Dancing with Our Stars competition on February 3rd was an enormous success! Fr. Tim Klosterman and his dancing partner took home the first-place trophy in a sweeping victory over our other talented pairs. Their performance of the waltz was too hard to beat! SMCHS principal, Alex Chacon, and teachers Bridget Dixon and Siobhan O'Neill did an exceptional job and certainly gave Fr. Tim some fierce competition. Thanks to parishioner Cheryl Birch, USA Dance Los Angeles Chapter, and countless administration, faculty and parents for their support. Plans are already underway for next year's reprise!
Students gathered on Monday for the honors assembly, celebrating the academic and citizenship accomplishments of 1st semester. Parishioner and friend of SMCHS, Suzanne Nora Johnson, served as the keynote speaker and inspired Mariners with her passionate presentation. Ms. Nora Johnson impressed upon students their responsibility to others in their community and in the world. She encouraged them to take advantage of the chances and opportunities given to them in life by using these opportunities to make an impact. She shared inspiring stories from the life and works of people such as Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Meg Whitman, and Nelson Mandela. After she spoke, Suzanne was given a cross made out of the original gymnasium floor in recognition of her support of the SMCHS community. She was especially moved because nearly two decades ago, she brought her parents to Mass in the St. Monica gymnasium. This year, Ms. Nora Johnson sponsored a logo-design art project and 5 winners were awarded tuition scholarships! We are proud of the academic and citizenship successes of our students and are grateful to Suzanne Nora Johnson for her inspiring words and her unwavering support of our Mariner family!
St. Monica Schools will be hosting the first ever "Dancing With Our Stars" competition! On February 3, the stars will align as SMCHS's own Mr. Chacon, Ms. Dixon and Ms. O'Neill join forces with Fr. Tim, and SMCES's Dr. Quinly, Ms. Sessarego, and Mr. Clark to dance the night away for our schools' instrumental music programs! The St. Monica stars have been paired up with experienced ballroom dancers (provided by USA Dance - www.usadanceLA.org) and will compete in front of a live audience. The event MC, Mr. Gasper, will take the audience through the voting process to determine which dance duo will claim victory! Tickets are $5 for students and id=mce_marker0 for adults (and include two votes). Please email Cheryl Birch at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (310) 394-3701 x1303 for more information!
The Dancing With Our Stars contestants gathered for a ballroom bootcamp in preparation for the competition on February 3. Toes were pointed, positions were reviewed, and dancers determined which style of dance they will perform. The audience on February 3 will be able to see whether Mr. Chacon chose Tango or Swing Dance; whether Ms. Dixon chose Rumba or Fox Trot; whether Ms. O'Neill chose Cha Cha or Waltz!
Six SMCHS students (grades 9-12), accompanied by Biology teachers, Mr. Wengeler and Ms. Santana, experienced a winter wonderland in Yellowstone National Park! The students and teachers spent six days learning about Rocky Mountain ecology, wildlife biology and winter survival. Though most of the roads in the park are closed due to heavy snowfall, students were fortunate enough to explore the park in a snowcoach, which allowed access to areas of the park most people don't have the opportunity to view in winter!
Crews have been working since August to renovate our gymnasium which hasn't seen any major changes in over 60 years! Check out our third webisode installment which focuses on the Mariner Time Capsule.
If you would like to see the previous gym webisodes, please click here
Homecoming Week at SMCHS!
Homecoming week has hit the ground running with spirited students, teachers, parents and alumni!
Celebrate and Rejoice, We are Home
As we do before class, practice, games, performances, pep rallies, and even meetings, SMCHS began our Homecoming Week in prayer. The Homecoming Mass, held on Tuesday, kicked off a week of festivities. Students, faculty, parents and alumni gathered to pray, sing and celebrate the Eucharist. We were called to celebrate and rejoice in the home that brings us all together.
Upcoming Homecoming Activities:
Wednesday, October 12 - "Baby Ruth" alternative dress day
Students can dress in sports jerseys (please see announcements and parent/student handbook for dress code specifications)
Thursday, October 13 - "Skittles" alternative dress day
Students can wear solid color tops (in Skittles colors) and gather at lunch for a human rainbow (please see announcements and parent/student handbook for dress code specifications)
Friday, October 14 - "Mariner Pride" alternative dress day, Homecoming Pep Rally and Community Sock Hop
Students can wear mariner colors (green and gold) to school (please see announcements and parent/student handbook for dress code specifications)
The pep rally will be held on the turf at 1:45pm
The Community Sock Hop will be held in the auditorium at 7:30pm. All are welcome! Tickets may be purchased at the door for $15. Click here for an event flier http://www.danbirch.com/dance.html
Saturday, October 15 - Homecoming Game and Alumni Celebration for Retired Teacher, Mr. Dom Castillo
The game is at 7:00 p.m. on the St. Bernard High School field vs. St. Anthony
Homecoming King and Queen will be announced
There will be an alumni mixer immediately following the game at the Playa Del Rey Elks Lodge to honor Mr. Dom Castillo, who taught at SMCHS for over 30 years
Sunday, October 16 - Alumni Decades Class Picnic and Homecoming Dance
Alumni from the 40s, 50s and 60s will gather for a class picnic at 2:00 p.m. on the turf.
The theme for this year's Homecoming Dance is "Candy Land"
We are blessed to call SMCHS home and will continue to be a community worthy of our great patroness, Monica. GO MARINERS!
John Angotti Live and Streaming at St. Monica!
Notable, prolific liturgical composer, John Angotti, will inspire the Mariner community once again with his heartfelt, prayerful lyrics and soulful voice in a live streaming concert. The event, held on October 5 in the St. Monica Church, is closed to the public but can be streamed live by clicking here
Mariner Memory Wall
Last week, hundreds of Mariner students, teachers, alumni and even church staff gathered to leave their mark, literally, on a piece of SMCHS history! The gymnasium, whose top level is currently under construction, was the site of this mini Mariner time-capsule. Students and friends of SMCHS were encouraged to write a memory or positive experience in the gymnasium or in their time at SMCHS in permanent marker. Then, many dipped their hands in paint and left a green handprint next to their quote. Even Msgr. Torgerson, schools president Mr. Gasper and SMCHS principal Mr. Chacon got their hands green for the occasion! The Mariner Memory Wall is on the east wall of the gymnasium and will be covered by a new wall as part of the construction plan. The wall with student sayings and handprints will forever be a part of our gymnasium, which is already a source of nostalgia and pride for our community.
Junior, Riley said, "this school is filled with great people, great education and greater memories. " Another junior, Elvia, said, "Thanks to those who made me who I am. I love this school!" Pastoral Associate, Delis Alejandro said, "I have great memories of Christmas and Easter in this gym." Mr. Chacon reflected on the six three-pointers he made during the teacher/SMPD basketball game and Mr. Gasper reflected on the time he was made a human sundae during a pep rally. The Mariner Memory Wall will live on behind the new wall material where it may be unearthed again some day. It was a day all were proud to be Mariners!
SMCHS students continued the celebration of our patroness, Monica, as they extended her feast day through the week. On Monday, SMCHS and SMCES students gathered on the turf for a brief prayer service in honor of Monica. The service was made especially beautiful by the voices of the combined choir, Msgr. Torgerson and Mr. Gasper's messages and the participation of both student bodies. This was a wonderful way for our elementary school to start its first day of classes. The Kindergarten class was front and center, singing and praying with the gathered students. At the end of the service, SMCHS students took a short pilgrimage to St. Monica's Grotto on the Lincoln side of the school. Students brought small reflection stones with them...more
SMCHS singers had a busy summer in preparation for this school year's performances, Masses and concerts. Our talented student singers prepared for the school year by sharpening up their musical skills, joining in fellowship and camaraderie with each other, and honing their vocal skills. A great tradition that has arisen over the last decade is the St. Monica Choral Retreat/Workshop which is held in Mammoth. In addition to the Mammoth retreat, some of our student singers also headed to Music Ministry Alive! (MMA) which is a youth liturgical music program run by premier liturgical composer, David Haas. Holly Avecilla (student singer and ASB Commisioner of Performing Arts) attended MMA over the summer; here are some of her reflections on the conference:
-At our concert, SING!, the event we spend a lot of time practicing for, it thundered and lightninged. It felt like God was with us celebrating our success. Everyone danced in the rain singing at the top of their lungs.
-We had peer group sessions that really helped me personally learn how to deal with my issues at home and see that God forgives me and loves me. Also it was a great opportunity to become close to complete strangers. It was fantastic. I write to my peer group members and my peer group leader.
-We had prayer service every morning and took off our shoes during these sessions. We would sing songs in perfect harmony and even dance. There were a couple of Hawaiian dancers who actually taught a group of youth members how to dance. One night we even washed each other's feet and ate a simple dinner of water and bread. It made me realize how much we consume everyday and how we waste so much. The meal made me more aware of the way I use my resources. On another night we had Taize Prayer. It was mainly silence but that night so many emotions ran through everyone in that room. We realized how far we've come in so little time and how much we genuinely love each other.
Coach Guerra speaks about the upcoming season for the Mariners in this article and video in the Santa Monica Mirror (click here)
On Sunday, May 22nd, Monsignor Torgerson and Fr. Tim celebrated Baccalaureate Mass with the class of 2011, SMCHS faculty, and the families of our graduates. A variety of school and community organization-sponsored scholarships were announced and celebrated after Mass. It is the tradition to hold the graduation awards ceremony following the Baccalaureate Mass because it is an honor for SMCHS to publicly congratulate the stellar achievements of our young adults in the presence of the people who have encouraged, inspired, motivated, and educated the recipients.
St. Monica award recipients were presented with a plaque, medal, and/or check and will have the honor of having their names added to the series of perpetual plaques in the Mariner Hall of Fame. The students honored were determined through a careful selection process that took into consideration a variety of qualities such as scholastic ability, integrity, athleticism, leadership, and commitment to the community. Following Baccalaureate Mass and awards ceremony, seniors and their families gathered for a small reception hosted by the freshman class.
In front of friends and family, SMCHS seniors were presented as graduates of the school on Thursday, May 26th on the LMU campus, as green and gold graduation caps flew into the air.
Please join us in praying for the continued success of our newest graduates. Congratulations Mariners!
The St. Monica softball team received a wild-card berth and will host Santa Ynez on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m at Memorial Park. If victorious, the Mariners would travel to Mountain Pass League champion Beaumont for a first-round game on Thursday. Come out and support the Lady Mariners!
Thanks to all donors and attendees at this year's SMASH Dinner and Auction at the Jonathan Club in Santa Monica. The event was a SMASHing success! Look for next year's SMASH date in upcoming issues of the Ancient Mariner and the Mariner Parent Newsletter.
While many typically view spring break as a time for much needed vacation, nineteen St. Monica Catholic High School students used their break to help build houses in Mississippi through Habitat for Humanity. The Mariners spent an entire week working with people from accross the country to rebuild areas still suffering from the devastation of hurricane Katrina. Follow the nineteen students and two faculty chaperones on their blog by clicking here.
The Mariner community gathered during lunch on Tuesday, March 23 to help raise money for the relief efforts in Japan. Click here for an article in the Santa Monica Daily Press, here for an article in The Argonaut, and here for an article and pictures in the Santa Monica Patch.
Congratulations to senior Cory LaGuardia and junior Troy Whiteto for earning All-CIF honors in girls and boys basketball, respectively. Both student-athletes led their teams to strong finishes in league and much excitement during the winter sports season. Way to go Mariners!
Following a 1st place finish in division 4 in last year's competition, the Mariners once again took top honors despite being moved up to division 3 in this year's Southern California Private Schools Academic Decathlon held at Alemany High School. With strong performances from all team members, the Mariners captured the division 3 gold medal, the team gold medal for the division 3 superquiz, and 3rd overall (out of 31 private/Catholic school teams) in the team superquiz competition. Overall, the Mariners placed 4th out of 30 school teams and received 44 individual and team medals! Congratulations AcaDeca team!
St. Monica Catholic High School was lucky enough to be treated to a bake sale of epic proportions! SMCHS was visited by Bravo's "Top Chef Just Desserts" – a spin-off of the 2010 Primetime Emmy winning "Top Chef." Contestants from Bravo's sweetest new series competed in a bake-off for two of the most energetic groups on campus: the Pep Squad and the glee club known as the Rainbow Riders.
The episode, "GLEE CLUB" aired on Wednesday, September 29. Click here to see highlights and the schedule for additional airings.
Mr. Jeff Valentine, a teacher at St. Monica from 1996 to 2006, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010.
While many students will remember Mr. Valentine as a chemistry teacher, he may be best remembered as the moderator of the St. Monica Catholic High School Key Club. The Key Club served many different charities, however, the one most students recall were the weekly meals prepared and later served at the Salvation Army Shelter (Samoshel). Over the years, hundreds of St. Monica students performed their service hours under the guidance of Mr. Valentine. Before long students were mastering cheese sauces from scratch and could sauté onions to perfection! More importantly, the students were equally as effective as they served the meals at Samoshel. Upon retirement, it came as no surprise to anyone that Mr. Valentine had written a cookbook entitled "An Irreverent Guide to Basic Cooking Techniques"!
"A Gathering of Family and Friends" to celebrate the life of Mr. Valentine will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 12Noon to 4pm at his home at 336 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. All cards can be sent to this address as well. Donations in Mr. Valentine's name can be sent to SMCHS on behalf of the performing arts, of which he was a valued patron
Marcellus Wiley '92, former NFL defensive end and three time NFL Pro Bowler, and Barbara Alexander, first cousin of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, visited the St. Monica Catholic High School campus on Monday, February 22 as part of the Mariner Distinguished Speaker Series. With the entire school community gathered in St. Monica Church, both Mr. Wiley and Mrs. Alexander spoke to students about the constant need to persevere, especially in the most difficult of times.
Following a historical synopsis of Rosa Parks' Life, Mrs. Alexander recounted various family events with Rosa Parks and her caring demeanor with everything she did. "Rosa Parks always emphasized dignity, pride, courage and responsibility" Mrs. Alexander told students. Following her presentation, Mrs. Alexander invited students to look at some of the relics from Rosa Parks' life on various tables set-up for display.
Marcellus Wiley spoke to students about the importance of developing a strong foundation while in high school in order to allow for dreams to come to fruition. Mr. Wiley talked about his time at St. Monica and how his sacrifices and hard work led him to not only succeed athletically through football, but academically as well, having attended Columbia University. Mr. Wiley also encouraged students to become dynamic and balanced individuals, utilizing all the resources and guidance around them.
The St. Monica Catholic High School community thanks Marcellus Wiley and Barbara Alexander for taking the time to visit us and share their great insights.
Congratulations to the Camino Real League Champion Girls' Varsity Soccer team who defeated Cantwell yesterday 5-0. Sophomore Taylor Dorris led the scoring with 2 goals, while feshman Daisy Gonzalez, and seniors Sarah Salarkia and Sandy Olguin had a goal each. Senior Jessica Centeno had her 10th shut out of the season in goal.
The girls finished league undefeated with a record of 7-0-1. Congratulations Girls' Varsity soccer! Good luck in playoffs!!
The St. Monica Boys Basketball team defeated the Mary Star Stars last night 55-48, securing the Camino Real League championship in the process and a potential top league seed once CIF-SS playoffs begin.
The boys basketball team has played strong all season, boasting a 17-9 record overall and a 9-1 record in league. The Mariners, currently ranked 11th in the latest CIF-SS poll, needed a victory in their last game to ensure that a league championship would be brought home. Earlier in the season, the Mariners lost an overtime game to LaSalle high school at home, a loss that would later be avenged during the second meeting between both teams. With the victory on Wednesday, the Mariners are guaranteed at least a share of the league title with LaSalle and a potential top league seed once CIF-SS playoffs begin next week.
Congratulations to Coach Depa and the boys basketball team for a great effort in league play. Good luck in the playoffs!
The St. Monica Catholic High School decathlon team recently participated in the 2010 Southern California Private Schools Academic Decathlon held at Bishop Alemany High School. After two weekends of competition, the SMCHS Decathlon team was awarded the Division Overall and Super Quiz Championships.
Led by SMCHS teacher and decathlon coach Jeremy Nelson, the SMCHS Decathlon team consisted of 9 students who devoted countless hours to study the content relevant to this years theme – The French Revolution. Team members voluntarily met each morning at 7:00 to practice speeches, essay writing, and interview. Day one of this year's decathlon took place on January 30th and consisted of the subjective tests, essay, speech and interview. Day two of the competition took place on Saturday, February 6th and consisted of the objective tests, including the public super quiz, team dinner, awards ceremony and celebration. Even in the face of fierce competition at this year's event, the St. Monica decathletes persevered and displayed pride, self-confidence, and true sportsmanship. Along with the Division Championship and Division Super Quiz Championship, each of the decathletes were awarded individual medals in the various subject areas. By the end of the night, the team had won a combined 49 medals. Of the twenty eight total teams, St. Monica came in 8th overall, potentially moving St. Monica Catholic High School to a higher division for next year's competition.
Congratulations to Coach Nelson, Nghia-Piotr Le, Kara Yasui, Leila Ehsan, Stephanie Gusman, Anna Brewer, Adrian Santiago, Ken Robertson-Brown, Vincent Flores, and Maria Cristales for their tremendous effort and accomplishments!
This week the St. Monica parish and its schools are celebrating Catholic Schools Week. The SMCHS community has worked diligently in planning appreciation days to honor and thank members of our community who continually make a difference and help make Catholic education a great investment.
Principal Thom Gasper kicked of the Catholic Schools Week celebration by addressing parishioners at Sunday mass and discussing how St. Monica Catholic High School provides an education that goes beyond four years of schooling. On Monday, the SMCHS community thanked all SMCHS parents for their incredible support as part of Parents Appreciation Day. Students wrote notes to their parents thanking them for the sacrifices they make to make a St. Monica education possible. On Tuesday, students thanked St. Monica donors through phone calls made to alumni donors of the past few years. These calls helped to thank the alumni who continue to help make a St. Monica education affordble. On Wednesday, students from all grade levels participated in Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day in honor of teachers and staff that continue provide a great education. Thursday will serve as an opportunity for the students to be thanked for their great efforts as part of Student Appreciation Day. Finally, SMCHS will honor and appreciate parish priests and religious is the west Los Angeles area on Priest and Religious Appreciation Day.
We wish to thank everyone who continues to assist in numerous ways that allow St. Monica Catholic High School to provide an education that pays "Dividends for Life"
Thom Gasper, principal of St. Monica Catholic High School for the past 5 years, has been selected to fill the new position of Schools President at St. Monica, effective July 1, 2010. "This important role has come to fruition in the best time for our schools" Monsignor Lloyd Torgerson wrote in a letter to parents of both schools. "They are currently very strong in their admissions, academics, and spirituality, and will further benefit from having a President to support our two schools in these and other ways".
Thom Gasper has been employed with St. Monica Catholic High School for 16 years. He has earned a bachelors degree, masters degree in Catholic school administration, and teaching credential from the University of Notre Dame and Loyola Marymount University, respectively. Mr. Gasper has worked with the Archdiocese on advisory councils, visiting teams, and WASC teams to improve other schools, especially those with low enrollments. Mr. Gasper and his family have also been active members of St. Monica parish for 18 years.
Upon Mr. Gasper's acceptance of this position, a search for a new principal for St. Monica Catholic High School was immediately set into motion, and is currently underway.
We wish Mr. Gasper continued success as he assumes the first President's role in our schools' history. Congratulations Mr. Gasper!
St. Monica Catholic High School is very proud to announce that 30 (more than 20%) of its graduates of the class of 2009 received passing scores on AP exams, qualifying them for college credit. Among those 30 were 8 seniors who will be designated as AP Scholars by the College Board for successfully passing at least 3 AP exams. The College Board's AP Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on AP exams. Students took AP exams in May of 2009 after completing challenging college-level courses at their respective high schools. Less than 20% of the more than approximately 1.5 million high school students in more than 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who took AP exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar.
Congratulations to the following members of the class of 2009 who successfully passed the indicated number of AP exams in the areas of Biology, Calculus, English, Government, History, and/or Spanish and will be attending the universities listed:
Jonathan Cagliata (5) UCLACarrie Hodge (5) USCAnthony Jondreau (3) SyracuseKathleen (Katie) Moriarty (3) OccidentalKhyrysta Renteria (3) UC San DiegoKara Ruane (3) UC Berkeley Hector Santiesteban (5) Loyola MarymountRobert Wilkinson (5) UCLA
Congratulations, Mariners! We are equally as proud of the efforts of our teachers in preparing our students for their AP exams. St. Monica Catholic High School remains committed to providing its students with the skills and support necessary to succeed at the college level and beyond.
Congratulations to all St. Monica graduates for a great four years!
The SMCHS Honors Biology classes and their instructor Mr. Bill Wengeler recently traveled to Joshua Tree National Park. While camping there, students took part in a rock climbing class, assisted with an on-going dendrochronology (study of the aging of trees) project, and learned about some of the adaptations that suit plants and animals to the desert environment.
The National Park Service recently discovered that some trees, including the Joshua Tree itself, are much older than previously believed. Contributing their efforts to the dendrochronology project, students learned field techniques in a classroom setting before venturing out into the field to conduct research that will be included in the Park Service's long-term study. While in the field, students used GPS units to determine the location and elevation of their subject trees then took various measurements of the park's native trees. Students also examined some of the adaptations exhibited by plants and animals to life in a desert by learning about root systems designed to maximize water uptake, various mechanisms employed by plants to retain moisture, and the burrowing and nocturnal habits of desert fauna.
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D1 to Open First Indian Biodiesel Refinery in 2006
23 September 2005
PTI. UK-Based D1 Oils will open its first Indian biodiesel refinery in Chennai early next year.
D1 Oils, which has formed a joint venture with Mohan Breweries and distilleries, plans to produce 8,000 metric tons of oil from jatropha in the initial year. It has begun large-scale jatropha cultivation in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Chattisgarh.
The company plans to have five million hectares of land under jatropha cultivation and to produce 2.7 metric tons of oil per hectare within five years.
Earlier this year, D1 announced a partnership with an Indian biotech firm to produce some 100 million tissue culture-derived Jatropha curcas plants to be used in jatropha plantations. (Earlier post.)
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To convert 2.7 MT/hectare into something our SAE-addled minds can understand, that's equal to 334 gallons/acre per year. For reference, soybeans typically produce 200-300 gallons/acre*year.
Algae can theoretically do 10000-15000 gallons/acre*year. When's the NREL going to perfect algal lipid production for biodiesel (?!).
The problem with algae based biodiesel is the need for huge capital expenses. It requires specially constructed ponds which need protection against infection by spores of rival species.
I am a student of IIIrd year B.Tech in Industrial Biotech, Chennai. I am interested in plantation and manufacturing of Biodiesel from jatropha. I would like to get some guidance from you. Please give me the complete details regarding the procurement of seeds, plantlets and machinaries required for production.
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Our team of a few scientists has developed a very new technology (simplist, though based on a rigorous discovery in the realm of fundamental physics) of continuous manufacture of biodiesel from conventional components: vegetable oil, methanol and catalyst.
The reactor is able to manufacture 3 tons of biodiesel per hour interruptedly functioning for months. The floor area occupied by the reactor with two pumps (for oil and methanol)is about 2 square metres only.
In the technology, we use exactly the stochiometric composition of the three mentioned components,
Hence, the technology does not require pre- and post- processing of biodiesel; no warming, no pressure.
We also can suggest rather the best press oil machinary to extract oil from jatropha or other seeds. So, who are interested in the cutting edge technologies, your equiries are welcome.
i am b.tech in boitechnology.what kind of oppertuinities in india.please send some more campanies nams.
I am interested in ivesting in jatropha bio-fuels. Please let me know more information about the prospects and process.
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I am BE mechanical engineer with 3 years of experience in diesel engines and i want to cultivate bio diesel oil and process it ,could you help me in this.
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by Peter Hamilton Travis
Every year — from Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day — I consider myself lucky to be the recipient of mailboxes of greeting cards.
What makes these cards so genuinely special, is that they are exclusively from long-term friends — people I've kept in touch with for 10, 15, 20 years — some since early Grade School. *
* In most cases, claiming I've kept in touch with any of these sweet people is an outright lie. I cherish the trust my kind readers have burdened me with. For, next to my bed sits a cracked, slightly yellowed photograph featuring some put-upon pack mule — with authenticity forever strapped to its concave back. Only for you:
My kind readers.
So, truthfully — I have not sent a response of any sort to any of these cards since crayons and brightly-colored construction paper served all of our communication needs.
From the bleakness of my black mailbox, down my slushy driveway — the cards cheer me up — smashed down into a pocket of my backpack. Once I make it into the house and realize just how much weight the cards have already added to my day-to-day life — they are quickly fished from my bag — careful to not disturb my bills and important mail — and tossed into a lovely bowl. Day after day. Week after week.
Even after courageously pulling myself free from Facebook's infectious, infected tick-like charm years ago — the cards keep coming. Thankfully, even with a hummingbird's (probably just your neighbor's new drone assessing the state of your blooms) rapidity of technological advancement tapping at our windows, I could choose to manually open the ecru linen envelopes of good tidings. Precisely like they do during the upcoming exclamation point at the end of a loooong sentence of frivolous televised award shows.
Or…every award show.
I've a seedy confession to make. Grab hold of the upholstered, overstuffed arm of your nearest chaise.
If you happen to be at a Starbucks, toss yourself over the lowest glass partition and grab the nearest barista — forcing them into an intimate, yet mutually supportive — vice-grip- of-a-headlock.
More often than not, I can't bring myself to sift through my bowl of unopened cards. They simply pile up — and over — the rim of whatever massive bowl I've evolved to.
I have unopened cards from decades ago.
Facing the inevitable phone calls changes nothing. I've simply learned how best to answer the simplest of questions.
"Hey Peter! Did you get our Christmas card?"
"Oh, yeah! Thanks. Really funny…
Which usually works unless said card contained any of the following words or phrases in the infamous, "Annual Fill-in-The-Blank Family Update:"
"The twins are making quite the ruckus!"
"Our news-making cruise to Houston!"
"Tom finally proposed"
"Tom lost his job again"
"Small cell anything"
"Sans helmet"
"Looming separation"
"Imminent divorce"
Perhaps it's time for a new bowl.
This doesn't happen with emailed cards!
Thinking of technology, I remember my first tablet as a small child. The ones I had in the early 1970's served their purpose brilliantly. And each was shaped like a different character from my favorite cartoon.
The Flintstones!
I vehemently refused all Flintstones tablets with the exception of purple Dinos — which must have displeased my poor mother to no end. What a wasteful, annoying practice for a five year-old!
Out of an entire bottle of Flintstones Chewables™ — with Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Pebbles Flintstone, Barney Rubble Bamm-Bamm Rubble, The Great Gazoo, Betty Rubble (who tragically joined the vitamin party a bit late…like 20-years too late. Something to do with her "lack of a waistline" interrupting the manufacturing processes) * — all fighting for bottle volume…what kind of ratio was my mother faced with each morning to find the elusive purple Dino?
* Look, we're all adults here. It's no secret Betty survived on a diet of Pterodactyl droppings and gravel. We're all just happy she got the help she needed. Rock on B-Rub!
There was not a place at the table for negotiating at 7AM. Or, any time for that matter. My mother would sit me down in front of a bowl of Cap'n Crunch™ (whose legal name is Captain Horatio Magellan Crunch), one purple Dino, a napkin, a spoon, a Bugs Bunny-emblazoned juice glass (read: Made in God-only-knows-where, using 100% lead-based, dishwasher soluble, "frigate" paint).
I would like to take just a moment to thank all moms from the 1970's for going that extra mile — like clipping box tops. For reading and remembering rules and regulations. Handwriting entry cards, addressing envelopes, finding stamps, driving to the Post Office…all things that today our mobile phones can knock out with a single scanning "app."
So hats off to all moms from the 1970's! I only wish my mom — Ruth — was still healthy and here. She'd be swimming in hats!
PETER HAMILTON TRAVIS would be happy to hear from others who enjoyed Flintstones Chewables ™. But only purple Dinos. Send me a Telegraph.


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Tiger's now got more wins than Jack Nicklaus - but can he go back-to-back? Rob Lee thinks so...
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Tiger Woods' climb back to the top of world golf continued with a hugely impressive win at the AT & T National last weekend - the question now is can he go back-to-back?
His two-shot victory in Maryland was his third success of the year and took him to 74 career titles - one clear of Jack Nicklaus and second on the all-time list behind Sam Snead.
The win didn't move him up the world rankings - he still sits in fourth spot - but it helped him close in on Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy and, ultimately, Luke Donald. It also tees him up nicely ahead of the Open, which gets underway on July 19.
Of course, he warmed up well for both the Masters and the US Open as well. Nothing really happened at the Masters for him and he had two magnificent days at the US Open, so let's see if upping the ante before the Open works this time.
Looking at his performance last week, it's really hard to fault him. It was a tough course, playing like a US Open venue. In the end it was between him and Bo van Pelt, who had a fantastic four days, but Tiger had just enough to win, playing two great shots into the last to finish it off.
We also got to see some Tiger magic on that last day. He was 170 yards or so from the pin, very close to a tree and many people would have just chipped out onto the fairway.
Instead, he went for a shot which potentially could have hurt him or broken his club - and played a blinder! He hooked it round the corner, hit the green and nearly turned it into a birdie. It was a real Tiger special.
This week Tiger, like the other big hitters from America, is competing in the Greenbrier Classic.
This will be the last PGA tournament for many of these players ahead of the Open. After this I imagine they'll fly across and either play in Scotland or get some practice in in British conditions.
French test
Meanwhile, the European heavyweights are heading to the French Open. This tournament has been in this slot for quite a while and it's one all the players love.
The course is great, there's risk and reward all over the place, it's fun to play and will host the Ryder Cup in 2018. The field is always a good one here because of its place on the calendar and we should see some great golf played.
It comes on the back of a fantastic Irish Open, where Jamie Donaldson claimed a wonderful win. He was very impressive and won it in fine style. After 255 attempts waiting for that win he's testament to perseverance in golf and just shows if you keep on believing your day may come.
The crowd were amazing, too. There were over 130,000 through the gates during the week and that gives a tournament such a fantastic feel. They were all there to see their four heroes: Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Padraig Harrington.
It would have been great if an Irish player could have really challenged for the win and taken the Irish Open title but it wasn't to be. It was still a fantastic four days, though.
Rob's Sky Bet tips
French Open - I've got a hunch Rafa Cabrera Bello will do something special. He's already won this year, keeps putting in good rounds and may win another event this year. Of course, Lee Westwood will be tough to beat - as always - and he's done pretty well round here before. He's the man to beat but I've got a feeling Rafa could do it. He's 40/1 with Sky Bet.
Greenbrier Classic - Webb Simpson is full of confidence after his US Open win, Dustin Johnson is trying to get back to performing consistently after his injuries... there are lots of talented names to choose from. Can Tiger win back-to-back? That's the next step for him. I think he can - I'm going to back Tiger to double up! He's 100/30 with Sky Bet.


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Does couch mode work in the new Apple TV update app? Thanks.
Staff Blog / Couch Mode, now everywhere!
Good news folks! Today we're rolling out some huge improvements for Couch Mode.
What's Couch Mode? It's a special full-screen version of Vimeo that's designed to be displayed on big screens like TVs and controlled only with a keyboard. We launched Couch Mode about about 10 months ago. We've heard some great feedback during that time and today, we're kicking it up a notch.
First off, Couch Mode now works on all browsers and can play any video on Vimeo. Originally, it only worked on Safari and Chrome. Now everyone can get in on the action.
Tablet support! Did I say it was only for TVs? I lied! It works great on the iPad and Android tablets too! Try swiping the video browser across the bottom.
We've added tons of new navigation including the ability to browse users, Albums, Channels and Groups. Basically, all parts of Vimeo are now reachable from within Couch Mode.
We also added global search. Just start typing, and the search box will pop right up.
Finally, Couch Mode is now context-aware. That means on every Channel, Group and Video page you will see a button that will take you into Couch Mode and the collection carries over. So for example if you were viewing a video on the HD Channel and hit the Couch Mode button, the videos across the bottom are all from the HD Channel. You can even copy and paste Couch Mode urls, so your video launches in fullscreen when you share it.
Look for The Couch Mode button in the upper-right of any video page on Vimeo.
We've been working hard to cram as much functionality as possible into Couch Mode so it's the full Vimeo experience. As I mentioned, Couch Mode is designed to be a keyboard-only: navigate around with the arrow keys and hit escape at anytime to hide the overlays.
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Vimeo is now on Apple TV. It has pretty much the same features, but it's not Couch Mode.
The Vimeo App on Apple TV is great but it would be killer if couch mode would make it's way there to allow for maximum vegging out.
Yeah - like others seem to say, when I saw Couch Mode I got excited because I thought it was FOR Apple TV, it seemed to be named just for the situation and everything. It has a much sexier interface than the current Apple TV one - do you guys have to adhere to some kind of standards for Apple to be on Apple TV as far as the look of things? If not, you guys should look into a way of making the interface of couch mode on the Apple TV. It's really hard to find stuff on Apple TV on Vimeo for some reason... I've searched things on there, but unless you have it spelled entirely correct and with the right case sensitive lettering, it won't find it. At least, that's what I've experienced. Good progress nonetheless.
I was very excited for Vimeo to be on Apple TV though. Thanks guys!
Yeah, bummer that there's no Couch Mode for Apple TV. I was very surprised that YouTube's app will autoplay your Watch Later list but Vimeo's won't. Sadface.
Like it a lot. It's another great Vimeo feature. :)
Nice work, Ryan!
Loving this on my iPad. Nice work, Ryan!
I'm blown away by how well this works on the iPad. I had no idea you could do all this fancy UI overlay stuff on video in mobile safari. I'd love to see a developer's post on how this was made!
ditto. great work. & a developer post would be awesome.
Very good work ! Many thanks for improvements !
Nice! Is this working on PS3? Or wait, nothing works on the PS3 browser ;p
Bravi! This is really awesome!!!
so cool.. as usual
Wow, this is great! It's just missing a little button to automatically have food delivered to your house!
Might be in V3
last night I was in my living room wishing I had chicken, when suddenly Vimeo staff showed up with food. how convenient!
no jk, but it would've been sweet.
ehh, whatever, still can't log in on Boxee Box
hi,I'm having the same problem. What did you do to solve this?
I gave up. See Andrew Pile's comments below. They should change the headline of this post, since Couchmode isn't available everywhere.
Will this work in the Boxee browser?
Not for me. You can't login. As soon as Boxee Box detects Vimeo url... it goes in a movie mode and you don't have a cursor. I also tried to go directly to the vimeo.com/log_in page but that also does the same. I have tried everything but just can't login on my Boxee Box. Suggestions?
I would complain to Boxee. The way our login works isn't magic, it's pretty standard stuff. It works with every other browser in existence.
My suggestion would be to use Safari or Firefox like everyone else. :] jk.... but seriously. Use Safari or Firefox.
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cool app..
I can't login to Couch Mode on the Boxee Box. The app keeps messing up!
What's wrong?
Did you find out, I have the same problem
Cool addition. Seems to be an issue with audio gain heavily reduced, though, at least in the several videos I tried (using Chrome, on a desktop machine) -- maybe this works better on a tablet?
There should be no difference in audio quality as Couch Mode plays the same that you see on a normal clip page.
i know there is a vimeo xbmc app. does it support couch mode?
No idea, we did not build the XBMC app.
Vimeo's doing it big!!!
vimeo always the first and the best
Love the name "couch mode" it makes everything better =P
Me too!
Thank You So Much! You guys are really doing great stuff over there... can't wait to see the future with VIMEO!
Yeah, rock on!
I love you guys and I hate when there's something I don't like, in theory I almost like it if that count's for anything! I see why it could be cool but to some degree I think it might be confusing to people and actually would prefer it
not be there (sorry sorry sorry! I know I'm sorry!)
My main personal problem with this is the tab on the bottom. In the past if someone embedded or posted a link to one of my video's before I think it was very clear who I was and what the Vimeo community was if people were to look around the page. The bulk of what showed up on the page for the video was pictures that I had uploaded or links to other of my work.
With couch mode if someone posts a link to the couch mode version of a video I did it's a little confusing. I think people will very easily think that the HD Channel are somehow my HD Channel or that Staff Picks mean that their my picks and that I'm staff. To someone outside of Vimeo I think it blends what I did and what other people do and at the risk of sounding selfish is more encouraging for viewers who originally came here to see something of mine are taken elsewhere, perhaps without even realizing it. And at present I have no way of preventing this. I'd love to be able to use and send out links to couch mode without the issues I've described but barring that I'd almost like to disable the ability all together so people who post links to my videos just go to the normal page.
I really don't want to be a buzz kill, just a little disappointed that this was implemented and is now on all of my videos the way it is. =(
- Ray
I don't see the point of this. It makes my videos smaller and they don't play fullscreen.
How do you mean? Couch Mode automatically plays videos in fullscreen.
I think Couch Mode is a great idea, but I must Agree with Steve. Couch Mode needs a real "Full Screen" button that gets rid of the browser interface and all the distracting visual clutter.
I won't be using it personally until this is implemented.
That's the problem. My 1920 X 1080 videos play at fullscreen on Vimeo, but in "couch mode", they show at only about 80%, with the browser header and other items on the right margin taking up space. The response of the controls for this mode is slow both before and after playing and involves extra button pushes.
At the moment, Safari is the only browser that could support having a button to take Couch Mode full screen. Chrome has a browser full screen mode, and I believe that Firefox does as well.
Push F11 with Firefox and you enter or exit full screen.
I just installed the Vimeo App on my 46in Samsung LED Smart TV...It's amazing! All my videos play instantly, and look perfect. Seriously, if any of you are considering buying a TV, get that lets you use the vimeo app.
Great advice! I have a Samsung too and the Vimeo app is really great.
Great app, is it possible toi use it on the ipad without a wireless connection by saving the videos I want to show offline on the ipad?
We don't have support for that. Yet.
Awesome ! loving it!
loving the couch mode!
this is a truly a great way to present a showreel to a client or a company.. great work and thanks a whole lot vimeo!! :D
Does couch mode work in the Sony Bravia TV? Thanks.
At the moment Couch Mode only works on Sony TVs with Google TV in them.
I can't wait to try it. I don't have an ipad yet but I might just stop by a MAC store to try it out on a pad. Cool addition!
Very nice. Even loads the videos better than the regular viewer. Keep it up. Best video service around. Thanks
I have 2 little problems.
I'm using it on Chrome , and the button box (play, pause ) appears every 5 seconds. I tought that could be a mouse problem, but I disconnected it and stills shows up.
The second one. Why in couch mode takes long to load the videos? I tested it and in the old normal mode takes less than when you're in couch mode, (and sometimes couch mode in lower quality)
Thanks for the reports... I haven't heard this from anyone else yet but we'll be on the lookout and try to improve it.
The detail is that the mouse never hides. You can move to the sides, but never dissapears.
Great job guys! Respect Ryan, Joe, Kevin, et. al!
Does it work with the PS3's browser?
Probably not, that browser is terrible unfortunately!
I really like Couch Mode a lot and appreciate that it works so well now.
Couch Mode is great! I go to a music video channel, turn it on in fullscreen and pretent iam watching MTV without ''Made'' 24/7.
No seriously, great feature!
Rock on!
Hey is there a Vimeo app for xbox?
Unfortunately not! Maybe someday, I have an Xbox too and would love to see it!
It doesn't work well in Opera 11.5. A big banner blocks half of the screen.
I like this! Good job!
awesome ryan
love this!! good work!! thanks!
The idea is sick, but is it possible to make a real fullscreen like others already said for firefox and maybe make an iphone/android remote or implant it into the vimeo-app?
Nice work guys, keep these updates comin'!
Is the omission of the volume control deliberate? If so, what's the reason?
Hey Steven,
Since Couch Mode was originally geared for the TV viewing experience, we figured you would control that via your remote. With that said, it's meant to be a pretty hands-off, sit-back experience, hence the lack of volume controls. Just set it, and forget it!
Your thoughts?
That makes sense. I happened to have experimented with it on my computer, and I'm so accustomed to playing with the tiny volume controls in embedded video players that I noticed its lack. Perhaps it would be possible to make it accessible somehow, such as through an "advanced controls" fly-out control, even if it's not always visible.
I wish I worked for Vimeo, such a sick company always doing top of the line stuff and so ahead of the game.
Bigger is better, don't believe them when they say size is no big deal. Yeah right.
I can't get my 'Video Glitch Group' to display on couch mode on my apple tv. This would be ideal. Can anyone help?
Also, is there a way to mute the audio so I can play other music over the videos?
does the apple remote control the basic functions when playing videos in Couch Mode?
Found this smartphone remote on chrome web store. Just search for "Vimeo Remote".
I'm having a problem on my Samsung TV... I can't figure out how to find albums that I created. In couch mode on the computer I can pull them up but they aren't there on the tv. Is this just a glitch?


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A possible UFO sighting has been made over Newquay.
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Welsh chefs, who were prevented from cooking in a prestigious competition in the Far East due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption in April, are hoping to produce a few fireworks of their own in the Culinary World Cup in November.
The Welsh National Culinary Team is keen to bounce back from the disappointment of missing the FHA Culinary Challenge in Singapore by winning gold medals in Luxembourg.
Team manager Graham Tinsley, co-owner of The Castle Hotel, Conwy, is confident his chefs have what it takes to strike gold for the third time at the Culinary World Cup.
"It has been such a long time since we competed and the lads were champing at the bit to go to Singapore," said Mr Tinsley. "We feel the best organised that we have been for years because we have been on stand-by for eight months.
"We have tweaked some of the dishes that we h developed for Singapore and I think they are all stunning, packed with flavour. We are using duck from Madgetts Farm in Chepstow in the main course, which is fantastic.
"The ducks are a cross between a Aylesbury and Peking duck, which makes them a larger bird with less fat. Duck is a wonderful ala carte dish but because we are dealing with individual portions, which must be identical, we have got to be precise with our cooking.
"Luxembourg has always been very kind to us in the past and we have won gold medals there twice before. This is the only major competition with an evening service for the hot kitchen, which we like. We will be going there feeling confident in our dishes."
The chefs will cook the complete menu for the first time on Monday, September 27, when guests at the team's annual golf day at Conwy Golf Club will have the privilege of sampling the dishes.
The team selected for the Culinary World Cup shows three debutants - Brian Henry, executive chef at the Crown Plaza, St James, London, Gerwyn Williams, sous chef at the Bridge Hotel, St Asaph and Frank Dace, a young chef who works with senior member Toby Beevers, executive chef at Chester University.
The other team members are captain Wayne Roberts, executive chef at Portmeirion Hotel, Nick Davies, chef director of Cambrian Training Company, Welshpool, David Kelman, executive chef at Wick Hill House Hotel, Stow on the Wold, Sally Owens, lecturer at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru, Rhos on Sea, Gennaro Adaggio, head chef at La Dolce Vita, Shrewsbury who lives in Welshpool, Sue Leacy, head chef at The Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy, Hefin Roberts, head chef at Ye Olde Bull's Head, Beaumaris, Chris Owen, chef at Castle Hotel, Conwy, Mark Jones, chef at Henbury Hall, Macclesfield and Kevin Williams, head chef at Dolserau Hall Country Hotel, Dolgellau.
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We're here inside of Blogger and I'm looking at one of my blogs, Visual Experiments. We just posted something directly to the blog using the interface. Well, I'm going to show you one other option. Now if you have a Blogger account, go over to the Settings here. This is really the main control panel once you login. If you're familiar with those Settings, you can start to go into Postings themselves or Settings. I want you to roll over this little part here called, Email & Mobile. So there is another way to get your posting directly up on to your website.
So under this Posting Options, what might be very interesting to you is its ability to publish directly from email. What does that mean? Well, it means that your Blogger account in your particular blog, you can assign it a designated E-mail address. Now you wouldn't want to give this to anyone because this is only specific to you. And anything that's sent to this E- mail address goes up as a posting. This is my primary way of posting these days because I have a lot of ways to E-mail via my mobile phone, my iPhone, my Gmail, I have a lot of ways that I can go to directly to my Posting.
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|What is Endermologie®?
|What is Cellulite?
|How does a cellulite treatment with Endermologie® affect the appearance of the skin?
|Is Endermologie® recognized by the FDA?
|How is Endermologie® different from Liposuction?
|How often should I have a cellulite reduction treatment with Endermologie®?
|How long before I see results?
|How long is a cellulite reduction treatment with Endermologie®?
|Does Endermologie® hurt?
|I am overweight; am I a good candidate for Endermologie®?
|Is Endermologie® only for cellulite reduction?
|Can I receive Endermologie® treatments if I am pregnant?
|Who else should not receive Endermologie® treatments?
|Can Endermologie® improve a sagging tummy?
|Why do you treat the full body, instead of spot-treating the cellulite areas?
|Why do I have to wear a body suit during my treatment?
|Does Endermologie® produce scarring?
|What are the risks/complications of Endermologie®?
|What kind of qualifications should my practitioner have?
|Will cellulite reduction treatments with Endermologie® work for me?
|What are your hours?
|What is your cancellation policy?
|What methods of payment do you accept?
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What is Endermologie®?
Cellulite reduction therapy utilizes a treatment called Endermologie® which reduces cellulite and tones the skin. Endermologie®, is a registered trademark of LPG Systems and was introduced to Europe in the 1980's, and the United States in the early 1990's, as a non-invasive approach to reduce or eliminate cellulite. Endermologie® was originally invented in France in the 1970's as a treatment to reshape scar tissue, although many patients observed reduction of body dimensions and improvement in skin texture.
The term cellulite refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin generally on the hips, thighs and buttocks. Cellulite is due to any number of reasons, age, genetics, and hormonal changes being the most common; 80% to 90% of post-adolescent women lose circulation to the skin. This causes fluids and toxins to become immobilized, cutting off fat cells from nutrition and waste removal. Fat cells then become engorged, swell up to 300 times in size, and push up on the skin. At the same time, the fibers that connect the skin to the muscle shrink, and pull down on the skin. Fat cells pushing up.....connective tissue pulling down......and there's your "dimple," "orange peel," "cottage cheese" or "hail damage!"
How does Endermologie® affect the appearance of the skin?
Endermologie® is a mechanized technique, combining regulated suction and two rollers to symmetrically, and rhythmically, fold and unfold the skin. As the deepest layer of fat becomes less adhesive, less glutinous, blood flow increases, thereby allowing the metabolic byproducts to pass through the body by normal physiological methods. At the same time, the fibers that connect the skin to the muscle are being stretched. Through repeated treatments, the fat cells shrink and reshape. Shrinking fat cells....stretching connective tissue.....eliminating trapped fluids.....and there's the magic of Endermologie®!
Is Endermologie® recognized by the FDA?
Yes! Approved in 1998, Endermologie® was the first mechanized treatment to receive FDA clearance for cellulite reduction.
How is Endermologie® different from Liposuction?
Endermologie® is a non-surgical, noninvasive procedure, not requiring anesthesia or breaking of the skin. There is no pain or downtime experienced with Endermologie®. Plastic surgeons all over the country do, in fact, recommend Endermologie® as part of the Liposuction process. Several treatments before surgery will make the fat softer, and easier for the surgeon to extract. Treatments after surgery will smooth out the lumps and the bumps.
How often should I have Endermologie® treatments?
Twice per week is optimal, with at least one day between treatments. Once you reach your plateau, or even just a level where you're happy with how you look, you'll want to maintain your new appearance with one treatment per month or as needed.
How long before I see results?
Everybody is different, but most of my clients start noticing results within as few as 6 or 7 treatments, reaching a plateau after 16 to 20 treatments.
How long is an Endermologie® treatment?
Thirty-five minutes. It is sometimes necessary to go longer, but never more than 45 minutes.
Most clients find the sensation quite pleasant, even falling asleep during their treatments! The intensity of the treatment will be adjusted to your own comfort level.
I am overweight; am I a good candidate for Endermologie®?
Though Endermologie® treatments often result in significant changes in body circumference, this is not a weight loss remedy. There is no correlation between weight loss and circumference loss. You are not likely to see improvements to skin texture unless you are close to your ideal weight. However, if you are embarking on a weight loss program, particularly a radical program such as gastric bypass, Lap-Band®, or the like, Endermologie® may help ward off the sagging skin syndrome that often results from rapid weight loss. The key is to receive regular treatments as you lose the weight, keeping your skin taut as you become smaller in circumference. If you wait until the skin is already sagging, Endermologie® is not your answer.
Is Endermologie® only for cellulite reduction?
No! The FDA also recognizes Endermologie® in the relief of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), minor muscle aches and pains, and muscle spasms. Your muscles will inevitably become sore after a proper workout; muscle soreness and joint pain being frequent problems for athletes. Many people allow themselves to be overcome by the challenges of their exercise program, including severe soreness after workout. The key is to not allow these obstacles to stop or deter you from reaching your full potential. With Endermologie®, you'll feel the difference with enhanced physical performance and endurance during your workout, and you'll notice the effects from better recovery after your workout. See me before vigorous exercise to help energize your muscles and maximize your workout. A treatment beforehand not only increases blood circulation, it also improves the visco-elasticity of the muscles, thereby preventing the minute tears of muscle fibers, and the muscular swelling that causes DOMS. See me to aid in lessening soreness after your workout. Endermologie® helps with the elimination of lactic acid, the drainage of inflammation, and relieves stiffness to provide greater flexibility. Those who incorporate Endermologie® into their workout routines, enjoy an improved comfort in everyday life, as well as improved static and dynamic strength.
Can I receive Endermologie® treatments if I am pregnant?
Though no correlation has been found between Endermologie® and pregnancy complications, for liability reasons, I will not treat pregnant clients. But we can get started as soon as six weeks after delivery. If you are merely seeking the "Ahhhh" factor, I will see if I can refer you to a massage therapist who specializes in prenatal massage.
Who else should not receive Endermologie® treatments?
Because Endermologie® increases blood flow by up to 400%, some conditions may be exacerbated, or some organs over-burdened upon treatment. For this reason, I cannot treat those diagnosed with the following conditions:
1) Thrombosis, and/or taking prescribed blood thinners
2) Progressive, infectious illnesses such as AIDS, etc.
3) Cancer or malignant tumors within the past five years
4) Heart disease
5) Acute infections or inflammation
6) Respiratory disease
7) Kidney failure
8) Hepatitis
9) Diabetes
10) Circulatory conditions within the past two years
Can Endermologie® improve a sagging tummy?
To a certain extent, yes. If the abs are sagging from loose skin, then Endermologie® can help. But if the abs are sagging because the abdominal muscle is sagging, then Endermologie® is not your answer. Endermologie® is the answer to many post-partum moms' prayers! It even whittles men's love handles too!
Why do you treat the full body, instead of spot-treating the cellulite areas?
I concentrate on the problem areas, but need to treat all 19 body zones in order to fully stimulate circulation and elimination.
Why do I have to wear a body suit during my treatment?
The body suit allows the treatment head to glide easily; otherwise, it would stick on, and pinch, bare skin. It also keeps the treatment head clean and helps maintain modesty.
Does Endermologie® produce scarring?
None at all! That's the beauty of non-invasive remedies!
What are the risks/complications of Endermologie®?
Everybody is different, so temporary, mild bruising, sensitivity reactions, and broken capillaries might occur. Simply inform me if you feel discomfort during the treatment, and I'll adjust the power to your comfort level. Additionally, if you are within the first 72 hours of a cold, flu, infection (bladder, poison ivy, for example), Endermologie will, in all likelihood, exacerbate it.
What kind of qualifications should my practitioner have?
This is very important; if you don't seek an LPG-certified, licensed practitioner, you risk wasting your time and money. LPG is the inventor, patent-holder and trademark owner of Endermologie®. So first, you want to ensure that your practitioner is using an LPG system, and not some knock-off imitation. Before agreeing to your first treatment, look for the LPG logo on your practitioner's equipment. Secondly, you want to ensure that your practitioner has not purchased LPG equipment off the black-market – an offense which bans the practitioner from LPG training, certification, licensure and tech support. So, also look for the LPG "Level 1," or better yet, "Level 2," certification on display in your practitioner's office. If you don't see it, ask to see it, and accept no excuses for its non-availability. This credential ensures that your practitioner has received results-oriented training and is not someone who is merely "going through the motions." Finally, if you question your practitioner's authenticity, you can call LPG's North American distributor, Daniele Henkel Enterprises, at 1-877-585-3116 ext. 245 or ext. 229 for confirmation. Accept no excuses for non-licensure.
Will Endermologie® work for me?
There is no guarantee, but, statistically, ninety percent of Endermologie® clients do notice favorable improvement in cellulitic areas. In my practice, I'm experiencing a higher-than-average success rate.
I schedule on the hour, Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
What is your cancellation policy?
Twenty-four hours notice, please. However, vouchers (as in online daily deals, or spot awards) are considered redeemed at the time the reservation is scheduled.
What methods of payment do you accept?
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa and Discover.
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