text:
Thai Chickpea & Kale Salad Rolls with Peanut Dressing
My lovely friend, Dawn, recently asked me to share my tips for food blogging.
As you know, I have a demanding full-time job and this is my hobby. After a few years, I think I have a great balance between managing the blog and the rest of my life. Mainly, the blog does not take over my life.
Some people wonder how I make and share so many different recipes without losing my mind.
I try to keep things low-key. I only take photos once. New recipe, snap a photo. If I come back and the photos suck, oh well… I will still post the subpar photos if the recipe is good.
This also means that I may make a recipe one way but find a better use for it afterwards as leftovers. Then my photos might not look like my recipe!
That is how this recipe evolved. It started out as a Thai Kale Salad with Chickpeas and a Peanut Dressing. I made it, I ate it. However, the next day, I thought rice paper rolls would be better. So I wrapped them up… and decided I didn't want to bother with new photographs and munched away. Of course, the wrap was better. There is something sensational when all the components of the dish hit your palate at the exact same time: the lemony kale, the sweet red pepper, the crunchy carrots and the chickpeas are not rolling around everywhere…. and how could I forget the delicious peanut sauce? It is light, thinned with vinegar but flavourful with the ginger and orange. Drizzled into the salad roll, it was delicious. So delicious, I gobbled up the rest of the salad before rethinking about a new photo shoot.
Want more advice on how to be an awesome food blogger? Check out Dawn's round-up with tips from Joanne at Eats Well With Others, Alissa from Connoisseurus Veg, Susan Voisin from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen, Cara Lyons from Cara's Cravings and Alyssa from Queen of Quinoa.
PS. I am sharing this with Deb for this week's Souper Sundays, No Croutons Required and Bookmarked Recipes.
Kabocha Squash, Coconut & Lentil Soup
I spoke too soon. It was cold but now it is warm.
Houston felt the "Polar Vortex". The "Arctic Invasion" that froze Niagara Falls (!!) (on the American side) brought Houston to lows a bit below freezing. With the 90% humidity, -4ºC was quite chilly but nothing compared to what the rest of the country was feeling. But this weekend, the humidity and chills disappeared. It was a balmy 26ºC with (only!) 25% humidity and Rob and I celebrated by wearing shorts, visiting the beach and kayaking in the Galveston area bay. Yeah, it was summer once again.
People at work wonder why I am so happy, but even small victories like this make my heart sing. Every time I cycle to work, I am ecstatic. Instead of hurricanes, Houston was hit by a drought this year. I have cycled to work every day, safe 3 days so far in the past 6 months. Snow, ice and rain will keep me off my bike, not cold weather alone.
Soups like this also make my tummy sing. It is filled with all great things: red lentils as a solid base, kabocha squash and coconut milk for a creamy backdrop, spiced with ginger and chile flakes, tempered by tamarind and lime juice with a lemongrass twist. The flavours meld perfectly and this is a soup that will definitely warm you up during a cold front.
Were you hit by the cold? I heard the vortex may return again. I am thinking warm thoughts for you.
If you like this soup, you may also enjoy these:
Butternut Squash and Coconut Indian Stew
Plantains and Cabbage with Split Peas
Thai Sweet Potato and Kabocha Squash Stew
This is my submission to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays and to this month's Bookmarked Recipes.
Thai Sweet Potato and Kabocha Squash Stew
I have mastered eating leftovers, which is the ultimate way to cook for one. I did not really think I would cook differently while Rob was away, but towards the end of nearly 5 weeks without Rob, I had little interest in making complete meals.
And then, suddenly, when I knew Rob would return (again), all I wanted to do was make something for him to enjoy.
(I just became disinterested in cooking while he was away; Rob had limited use of a kitchen while away)
Thai curry for Rob! With sweet potatoes! And Kabocha squash! AND PEAS! (Rob loves peas!) AND COCONUT! (he likes that, too)
I have already shared with you the main ingredients (plus WHITE BEANS! yay!) so you can imagine the delicious taste of flavours.
The sweet potatoes and Kabocha squash are roasted separately to bring out their sweetness and keep their shape. I don't like green peas as much as Rob, but I really liked them here, next to the creamy roots. The red curry paste was not overwhelming, and really, I should have added more for Rob's palate, but I played it safe so I could savour it, too. Instead of using a flour to thicken it up, I simply simmered it longer until it was a nice creamy coconutty consistency.
Joanne's tantalizing original recipe was actually for a Thai-inspired potpie with a pumpkin biscuit topping, which I am sure would have been lovely… but hey, baby steps, here. This was a glorious curry, even without a topping.
To return the favour of delicious food, I had to ask Rob to photograph the leftovers. If I thought the lack of daylight after work was bad before the daylight savings switch, there is now no way I can make it home before darkness now. So here, is Rob's signature style photo… because as he puts it, he wants to SEE THE FOOD:
This is my submission to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays, to this month's Four Seasons Food Challenge for one-pot wonders, to this month's Bookmarked Recipes and to this month's No Croutons Required for blogger inspiration.
Red Thai Curry with Asparagus, Zucchini and Tofu (Heidi's Weeknight Curry)
I have written before about our Mixed Diet Relationship. Granted, while Rob is mostly vegan at home, there are still some other ingredients that have been earmarked for Rob. Slowly, they have been coming my way, though.
There was a time, I did not like curry. Until we started experimenting at home and fell in love with dal bhat.
Then there was kimchi, normally too spicy for me until I found a brand and recipe I really liked.
Now, I can add Thai red curry paste to that list. In Toronto, Rob bought a (non-vegan) Thai curry paste and would constantly tell me how spicy it was. When we moved to Houston, we scoped out a vegan brand (Thai Kitchen). And let me tell you: it is not spicy at all. At all. Some may even consider it bland. However, for me, a world of opportunities has been re-awakened for my kitchen!
This was actually my gateway curry.
A quick Thai curry.
So easy, it is Heidi's weeknight curry.
Red thai curry paste infuses a coconut milk-based broth which is simmered with vegetables and tofu. Sadly, the vegetables look a tad plain; a tad monochromatic in the white/green shades; but they worked really well together. The cauliflower was firm, the asparagus tender crisp, the zucchini meltingly tender and soft cubes of tofu.
I can't wait to try it in other dishes. Do you have any favourite red curry recipes?
This is my submission to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays.
Chiang Mai Curry Noodles with Tempeh (Vegan Khao Soi)
What makes someone "interesting"?
Rob and I were discussing this. He thinks we're interesting. We do a lot of things that are a bit out of the ordinary. Ignoring, of course, the obvious foodie fetishes (whole foods vegan is interesting? hehe).
1. We learn by gardening. Wherever we live, we're the house with (edible) kale and collards in the front yard.
2. We like to cycle. Not only for commuting, but also our crazy long distances of years yonder. At one time, anything within 200km was fair game.
3. We go to the gym. My preferences are spinning, combat, shred and pump. (Not sure that makes me interesting but I can tell you how much I can squat for 5 minutes!)
4. We like to travel. Rob and I have traveled a few places together (Iceland, Colombia and multiple places in the US), but we met each other with passports already filled. Literally, Rob's passport was filled after a year spent backpacking in Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Mine had stamps for a few places.
This is beyond what we do for work… Rob knows all about mobile devices and its software, whereas I am a resident in pathology.
Those are fun things to chat about because I can't tell you much about television shows (except my adoration for Dexter and Drop Dead Diva), movies (I used to watch a lot more movies) or make intelligible conversations about politics. We have no TV, although that does not excuse the latter. Rob usually keeps me abreast of internet meme sensations. People like to talk about renovations and home design, whereas we both are pretty clueless on that front. Case in point: The only furniture we bought after we moved in together two years ago was a new bed… and Rob bought himself a new desk after our second move (because he broke the first one dismantling it for the move, hehe).
Does that make us interesting? It just makes us us.
The people who find us interesting likely have similar interests… otherwise, we'd just be boring to them. ;)
I was recently reading through Rob's (mostly neglected) blog and it brought back great memories. Cycling, travelling, birthdays. This year has been tough for me as I focus more on studying and less on my hobbies. Our last vacation (in Colombia) seems like such a distant memory. Our vacation this year will be our road trip to our new home in Houston. A bit shorter than usual at only a week, but we'll still cover a lot of ground. Probably around 3000 km if we do a few detours. Once in Houston, we plan to capitalize on short trips to South and Central America (I hope!). And, let's not forget our upcoming summer trip for Burning Man. Anyone else going? This will be my first time and Rob's third visit.
A lot of happiness spurs from memories of our experiences. It is true that you forget the bad parts, or at least use the bad parts as fodder for jokes. The highlights stick with you most. The excitement of being in a hot air balloon overtop Turkey's enchanting fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, or jumping into Icelandic hot springs after a frigid hike up a mountain, watching icebergs float to sea, hiking through a Colombian jungle to see The Lost City, waking up at the crack of dawn to go snowshoeing in freshly laid snow in Horseshoe Valley or the tears of joy after cycling to Niagara Falls and being greeted by a rainbow. I can't believe this all happened within the past 3 years. It is amazing what we can do if we set our mind to it.
Getting back to one of our biggest hobbies, though: food!
Intertwined with our travels, food can transport us back to those memories. Rob has recreated some of his favourite meals from his time while backpacking, including Vegetarian Khao Soi. One of his memorable meals from Thailand, it is a brothy coconut curry with boiled egg noodles and tofu, topped with crispy fried egg noodles. His go-to recipe is not Janet-friendly with red curry paste (our store-bought version has shrimp paste in it and is super spicy), fried noodles and fish sauce. Undeterred to share his love of khao soi with me, he decided to make this recipe with a few substitutions along the way.
A bit more involved than his original recipe, this version has you making your own curry paste from fresh turmeric (yes!), ginger, cilantro, garlic and chilies. No shrimp here. It is used to flavour a coconut curry broth that is studded with tempeh, noodles, lime and cilantro. I used kelp noodles for mine whereas Rob prefers the egg noodles. Absolutely delicious.
If you find yourself in Thailand, this dish can be found for a bargain for only $1. Although it may not be vegan-friendly, so why not try to make it at home instead? :)
So, please tell me… what makes you or someone else interesting?
This is my submission to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays. (more…)
Spicy Thai Mango Tofu Curry with Vegetables
They are here!
I thought Alphonso mango season was still a few weeks away but it turns out now is the time! They are here from India!
Alphonso mangoes, one of our favourite mangoes, have a short season. Juicy, sweet and less stringy, the Alphonso mango is a treat. We eat them fresh, dripping their juices over the sink.
Thankfully, I am not going to tell you to use Alphonso mangoes in this curry (we actually haven't bought any yet, although that's on the agenda for the weekend). Unless you happen to be a very lucky person, overflowing with so many mangoes you do not know what to do. In a stir fry, ones that keep them shape are the best kind. Since you pair them with other vegetables, you do not need to use expensive, sweet mangoes. As such, I used frozen mango chunks. And I could not tell you what kind of mango those are… but I know they are not Alphonso.
Crispy tofu mixed with a medley of vegetables – tender crisp broccoli, carrot and bell peppers – coupled with chunks of sweet mango. Frozen mango worked well as it is cheaper and moreso, they are firm, cubed and sweet, keeping their shape in the skillet. Tossed with a light, orange-based sauce flavoured with garlic and ginger and a heavy dash of red pepper flakes, there are a lot of bold flavours. The sweet balanced nicely with the heat, without being too overwhelming, even for my own heat-sensitive palate.
Reminiscent of my Toasted Sesame Orange Teriyaki Vegetable and Quinoa Bowl, although that one is a bit more involved with flavoured tofu and a more complex orange sauce. I kept the tofu simple here to let the vegetables shine.
Have you tried Alphonso mangoes yet?
This is my submission to this week's Weekend Herb Blogging, hosted by Graziana.
Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu and Kelp Noodles
This is another favourite repeater recipe I have been sitting on way too long. Gena's recent post asking for my tamarind suggestions reminded me I hadn't shared it yet.
Pay attention, dudes: the secret to capturing someone's heart lies in their belly. Who wouldn't like a man who knows his way in the kitchen?
One of Rob's cooking specialties has always been pad thai. One of my favourite meals at restaurants has always been pad thai, but only if done right. Not tomatoey, certainly not filled with ketchup, and to be honest, I never understood why pad thai recipes in the raw community were made from nut butters (certainly a delicious coleslaw, though).
When we first were dating, I brought Rob to a restaurant, raving about their "authentic" pad thai. Only after I sat down and both of us received our orders of pad thai, did I worry Rob would find it below his high expectations. Thank goodness, he loved it, his recipe is a dead knock-off AND he loves making it!
Robbie-style cooking is usually a lot more low-key than mine, especially after he has made the dish a few times. Reading his original recipe leaves a bit to the imagination, but we have also modified it throughout the years. For me, he now omits the egg and swaps Bragg's for the soy sauce/fish sauce. For the longest time, I tried to find a substitute for the rice noodles. I've tried quinoa and zucchini noodles, both with ok results. However, my preferred version is with kelp noodles which hold up well to the tangy sauce.
What doesn't change is the strong emphasis on tamarind. I've talked about tamarind before, but it is worth highlighting again. It truly makes pad thai sing. For those who love sweet-sour as much as I do, tamarind also falls into the love category. Rob likes to remind me that fresh tamarind pods look like poo, but you can't tell by looking at the pulp or concentrate. There are a few ways to buy tamarind. The blocks of tamarind pulp are cheap ($1) but you need to soak and strain it before you use it. Rob and I have converted to using tamarind concentrate ($2-3), though, since it is easier to use and more consistent in its taste.
Rob learned how to make pad thai in a cooking class while travelling in Thailand and his second tip for glorious pad thai, after using tamarind of course, is to make sure you cook each meal to order. It works well for customization of spice levels, but the flavours are spot-on, too. The problem is how to do this for a big group. We will prep all the ingredients at the same time, customizing each meal as we go. If the group is big, we don't usually eat at the same time, but it is perfect for 2.
Do you have a signature dish for special occasions? Any favourite recipes for tamarind? We also really like tamarind lentils.
This is my submission to this month's Pasta Please for chilies.
Thai Coconut Vegetables (Yum Tavoy)
How does my summer slip away so fast? I feel like all my weekends have all been pre-booked with very little downtime this summer. Between 5 weddings (3 out-of-town), cycling to Niagara Falls, travelling for a conference and a music festival (more about that one later!), Rob and I have barely spent much time relaxing over the weekends. Always on the go. Plus, my new rotation this month has a 1-hour cycling commute each way. I come home a tired puppy.
As such, I haven't really been doing my "cook for the week" thing on the weekends. Instead, I am cooking up quick weekday meals. Almost like a normal person. However, I still eat leftovers for dinner as soon as I come home from work. The new meal is for tomorrow's leftover dinner!
I am still on my Thai-kick and decided to combine two of my recipes into one stellar quickie dinner. Instead of a complex coconut-based salad dressing from my Thai Noodle Salad with Mango and Lima Beans, use the coconut milk as a base for simmering vegetables with Thai flavours. You could go all decadent and use full-fat coconut milk from a can, but I used the stuff from a carton again after it worked well with the coconut-braised collards. This is a very flexible recipe, so work with what you have to make this a quick dinner.
Go all out with Thai ingredients like shallots, Kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass, or use onion, lime zest and skip the lemongrass instead. I used sweet basil but Thai basil would be more authentic, although with that terrible licorice flavour. :P Use whatever vegetables you have, and feel free to add tofu or tempeh, too. I used broccoli and carrots with great results and served it overtop some cooked quinoa to sop up the delicious sauce. Using the beverage coconut milk makes this a lighter sauce that is still packed with flavour from the aromatics. It balances the sour, sweet and hot nicely while served on top of crisp vegetables. Authentic or not, it definitely tastes great. Enjoy!
This is my submission to this month's Herbs on Saturdays.
Thai Green Papaya Salad (Vegan Som Tam)
Did you do a double-take when you saw my Thai Noodle Salad with Mango and Lima Beans? It had some exotic ingredients: Kaffir lime leaves, galangal, shallots, tamarind, etc.
I know, I thought this was going to be the year of shopping at the Big Box Grocers, too, but it turns out I found a local ethnic grocer, Welcome, that meets the majority of my needs, including all my Thai ingredients, and falls within my budget.
It ain't no Sunny's though. Sunny's has bountiful fresh produce at low prices. Even some of the discounted produce is great quality. Welcome, however, is like a transplanted Chinatown grocer. Some great prices but the quality is not always the best. I never know what I will find on their shelves. Sometimes it can be 4 bunches of leeks for $1, or 2 HUGE bunches of Swiss for $1, or 10 limes for $1 (this one seems to be a perpetual sale), sometimes advertised, other times not, especially if the produce is priced to sell pronto (if you know what I mean). Then I'll come back a few weeks later to discover they have no Swiss chard, or kale or collards at all. The produce is random. Kind of.
Like most Asian grocers, they seem to have a regular collection of well priced mushrooms (shiitake, oyster and Portobello), broccoli, citrus, cilantro, coconuts, peeled garlic and some Asian ingredients. Grape tomatoes can be hit or miss. Their cauliflower has never looked good. But, they have Kaffir lime leaves and galangal! They have green mangoes! And when I spotted some green papaya, I leaped at the chance to try something new.
Itching to go try something authentic with the green papaya, I made the Green Papaya Salad from Taste of the East. I quickly realized that if I had to shred the papaya and carrot by hand, this could take a while, so I whipped out my food processor to help. I added long beans to the recipe and bruised them with the blade, which seemed to be in more traditional recipes. The rest of the dressing was tangy from the Kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, fresh garlic and chile flakes. The nuts offered a nice textural contrast in the tangle of noodly vegetables. Adjust the dressing to suit your own tastes. Trust me that the salad will have a great mixture of hot, sour, salty and sweet. Refreshing during these hot summer days.
And yes, as a fore-warning, I think I will be cooking with mushrooms a lot more. I should capitalize on Welcome's good produce, right?
This is my submission to this week's Summer Salad Sundays and to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays.
Creamy Thai Cilantro Ginger Sauce (for Thai Shiitake-Basil Spring Rolls and Sexy Saucy Noodles)
Cilantro, you either love it or hate it.
As you may have figured out, I am in the cilantro-loving camp.
On the theme of delicious sauces, this one is definitely a keeper. I shouldn't have doubted it for a second, as it comes courtesy of Tess in The Two Week Wellness Solution.
Originally, I made a half recipe. Trust me, I was kicking myself. I slurped up nearly a quarter of the sauce just "sampling it" with some crackers, it was that good. I had to make it again, it was that awesome!
Cilantro is the major flavour in the sauce, with hits from the ginger, garlic, basil and fresh lime juice. The peanut butter and light coconut milk make this a creamy sauce which balances the bold flavours nicely.
So, what to do with it once you've licked your fingers clean a few hundred times? Textured crackers work well, too, although this is more of a sauce than a dip. The sauce would work well overtop vegetables with your favourite grain, too.
To get a bit more fancy, Tess had 2 recipes in her book using this sauce.
The first recipe was for Thai shiitake-basil spring rolls using this as the dip. I ended up making collard wraps with the same filling substituting kelp noodles, drizzling the sauce inside and around the wraps. The fresh herbs and veggies, along with the sauteed shiitakes worked well. The star was definitely the dipping sauce.
The next recipe I loved was the "Sexy Saucy Noodles". Broccoli, mushrooms and edamame are sauteed in toasted sesame oil and soy sauce. Throw in your noodles of choice (I used kelp noodles but soba would work well here) and douse heavily with the sauce. Stir to combine. Garnish with carrots, sprouts, fresh herbs, etc. Delicious. The sauce isn't as strong, but the flavours are great.
For maximum dip enjoyment: Lick your fingers. :)
This is my submission to Presto Pasta Nights hosted by Ruth, to this week's Healthy Vegan Fridays, to this week's Raw Thursday, and to this week's Weekend Wellness.
Thai Kelp Noodle Salad with Mango and Lima Beans
I used to want a mango tree in my backyard. Scrap that.
Now I want a mamey tree.
I ate a lot while I was in Colombia. A lot of fruit, I mean frutas. Fruit au naturel and lots of fruit as juice. Not bottled juice. Jugos naturales: fruit + water in blender and strained. Pure bliss.
I had a few foodie missions while in Colombia. I definitely succeeded in exploring the different fruits. I even tried familiar fruits in case they tasted different, fresh from the South.
I think I lost track of everything I tried.
From the more obscure, I tried: curuba, feijoa, lulo, guanabana (soursop), anon (sugar apple), pitaya (dragon fruit), zapote, mamey and mamoncillo. Passion fruit: maracuja, as well as the purple gulupa and the smaller sweet granadilla. Oh, and açai, too, in a smoothie. Apparently we missed cherimoya (custard apple) and pomarrosa. We obviously need to go back (although I think I spotted both of them at my nearby grocer for $5/lb).
Then there are ones I already knew… and was won over by the sweetness of fresh fruit. Papaya has never been so lovely. Tons of bananas. Smaller bananas, too, bananitas (or banana bocadillo). Mangoes (mainly Tommy Atkins but they had smaller ones, too). Pineapple (did you know there are red pineapples? They had pits! Yes, pineapples have pits!!). Avocados. Starfruit. Young green coconut opened for us with a machete. Strawberries, blackberries (mora), watermelons, oranges and even apples.
I remember ordering a drink at a restaurant with a new-to-me fruit: sandia. The waiter described it as a fruit with a green skin, a pink inside with black seeds. I was excited to try something new! Only to find out it was in fact… watermelon. But still, it was a tasty watermelon and the watermelon jugos naturales really hit the spot.
My favourite? Well, it is a toss up between guanabana, anon, mamey and zapote. And lulo… and granadilla. OK, I can't pick only one. Each one different than any fruit I'd had before. I'd love to plant a tree of each one in my backyard. Sadly, I don't live in Colombia. Who thinks I can find a mamey tree in Texas for next year? I'd rent the place in a heart beat! ;)
In any case, as much as I'd like to think it was back to normal upon my return, I really had to wean myself off the fruits. While I mostly ate them plain and in juice form in Colombia, here I've opted for a more filling main course salad courtesy of Ottolenghi.
Thai-inspired, the star of this dish is the creamy coconut-based dressing infused with lemongrass, Keffir lime leaves, ginger and shallots, balanced with a touch of tamarind, fresh lime juice, toasted sesame oil and soy sauce. All of the flavours are enhanced through the reduction of the coconut milk. It is probably one of the more elaborate and lengthy dressings to make, but easy none-the-less, and can be made in advance. The original recipe calls for canned coconut milk, but I opted for the coconut milk beverage (great idea from my spicy coconut-braised collards) instead which still produced a lighter dressing after the reduction.
Here, the dressing is used to bathe a kelp noodle salad with chopped mango, cucumber, lima beans (I used smaller Jackson Wonder lima beans) along with mint, cilantro and cashews. Add the dressing just prior to serving. The flavourful dressing worked well with the contrasting sweet mango, creamy beans and crunchy cucumber. Enjoy!
This is my submission to this month's No Croutons Required featuring leafless salads, to this week's Healthy Vegan Friday, to this week's Potluck Party, to Ricki's Weekend Wellness, this week's Presto Pasta Nights, hosted by Simona, to this week's Summer Salad Sundays and to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays.
Raw Thai Pineapple Parsnip Rice
When I finally made it to Penzeys in Boston, I caved.
I didn't want to.
Say it ain't true..
But I did it any way,
I bought curry powder. (to continue with the rhyme- I bought a powder for my next curr-ay)
For so long, I have been meaning to make my own curry powder but instead I went with a packaged blend.
660 Curries has not 1, not 2, not 3 but 20 different recipes for curry powder and spice blends. Where's a girl to start? Understandably, I was a bit overwhelmed. I didn't know which one would be best for me, a lover of non-curry, so instead I opted for the sniff test. I smelled all the different versions at Penzeys and ultimately bought their "Sweet Curry Powder" (I wish cookbooks had the sniff test, *sigh*). It has that quintessential curry note but it isn't overwhelming. I still haven't figured out which spice I am averse to, but thankfully, this blend is a keeper. It is super mild, so I even feel the need to supplement it with some Aleppo chili flakes.
Spicy and rich, not hot, as Penzeys puts it. The ingredients? Turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, fenugreek, nutmeg, fennel, cinnamon, white pepper, cardamom, cloves, Tellicherry black pepper and cayenne red pepper. Almost sounds like a warm hug, eh? And something I could try to duplicate at home next time…
As you can see, I am on a raw food kick and yes, you can make simple, raw foods sans dehydrator, too. I was intrigued by Susan's Raw Curried Pineapple Rice. Who needs the fried rice found in the typical Thai recipe? Give me veggies any day! Let your favourite curry powder lightly dust a smattering of sweet vegetables. Here, parsnips and carrots are chopped fine in the food processor until they resemble rice, or small-grain couscous. Diced cucumber and pineapple add juicy sweetness along with the currants. Green onions give this more kick than the curry powder. The lime juice makes this really pop. If you don't really care about rawness, toast your cashews and add them right before you serve the dish. I can see myself taking this lovely salad to potlucks this summer for something different.
This is my submission to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays, to this week's Weekend Wellness, and to this month's Sweet Heat Challenge, featuring Thai foods.
Thai Veggie Patties
I may have a blog, but I still feel inept with the latest technology. I am still using Microsoft Office 2003 and I have no cell phone. I constantly have to ask Rob how to work his Android phone and navigate his Apple laptop. And sometimes, I make boo-boos with my posts… my top recipes of 2011… yeah, don't postdate that for January 1, 2011. Because that isn't post-dated at all. :P Sorry for the New Year's teaser, especially since it is still in my Google Reader despite its deletion on my blog. Although the worse is that you have to wait until mid-December for that fabulous cookie recipe! ;) Until then, I have another recipe with hidden beans… and hidden broccoli!
Veggie burgers? Veggie patties? Bean cakes?
These are the first veggie "burger" I have made. I think veggie patty is a better descriptor since it isn't as "meaty" as typical burgers. What can you expect from chickpeas, broccoli and oats? Well, when they are combined with peanut butter, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and cilantro, it is a pretty powerful flavour-house.
This recipe is courtesy of MamaPea through her cookbook Peas and Thank You (recipe also posted here). The patties were simple to whip together in a food processor and I appreciated their complex flavours. The hint of peanut butter, with the spices worked really well together. I just wish they were a bit more firm (perhaps more oats?). If you camouflaged the burger in a bun, you might not notice the texture. However, I opted to plate mine overtop zucchini noodles with scattered pineapple and Napa cabbage, drizzled here with sweet chili sauce. As a salad topper, they were great! Next time, I might bake them into smaller balls if I knew they would be going on top of a salad. I also found out that the Peanut Mmmm Sauce and even moreso, the Mojo sauce were great burger spreads.
This is being submitted to this month's My Legume Love Affair, hosted by Kiran and to Ricki's Wellness Weekend. (more…)
Thai Coconut Corn Stew
How do you bookmark your recipes? Every day I am inundated by oodles of recipes I want to make from other bloggers, from my cookbooks, or just something I whip up in my head (and belly).
I know there are applications and websites to help you figure this out, but they have been too cumbersome for me. I am old school. I email myself the recipes and stick them in a searchable folder. The rest, my brain has to take care of, as it remembers what I don't put into emails.
When I can't find a suitable recipe in my email treasure trove or rack my brain as to what's in my cookbooks, I will often consult my favourite bloggers. My favourite way to tackle this is through Google Reader, which is a quick and easy way to narrow my search to my blogs of interest.
So when Rob and I picked up a dozen ears of corn, I had to scour everywhere for corn recipes. I usually don't like corn – of the frozen or canned variety. I will actively remove it from recipes (celery gets removed even more quickly) so it was a challenge to do the opposite. Find me some corn delicacies!
Hopefully the last few corny posts have shown you how great corn can be, from the simple grilled ears, to pan-toasting the kernels for a salad, or boiling the corn to put in a quinoa salad, or as a savoury filling for a cornmeal pancake.
Corn soups are another way to enjoy corn. Trust me, I have bookmarked so many corn soup recipes that I had a difficult time narrowing it down to which I wanted to try. In the end, I thought this Thai Coconut Corn Stew, which Ashley made last year from Eat, Drink & Be Vegan hit it right (recipe also posted here). A soup that could come together quickly despite its long ingredient list. In addition to the coconut milk as the backdrop for the chowder, red bell pepper is added for sweetness. The soup is flavoured with lemongrass, lime, ginger, cilantro and a hint of spice from chili flakes, creating a very complex soup without too much fuss. It is nice and creamy from the coconut milk and pureed corn, but also surprisingly light at the same time. Seriously yummy, this recipe is a keeper!
In all honesty, I didn't use cilantro for the salad. I used Vietnamese coriander. While researching what to plant, we found out cilantro tends to bolt in the summer. Ours bolted during the heat wave. But we had a back-up! Vietnamese coriander! It continues to give us nice leaves that taste similar to cilantro with a bright, lemony accent. Thankfully it is a perennial, so we should have some of it next year, too. :) I also grew lemongrass but the stalks don't look anything like what I buy in the grocery store.. so who knows what I am to do with the leaves only. Sunny's to the rescue with 6 lemongrass stalks for a $1. :)
Here are some other corn soups that I had spotted elsewhere:
Roasted Tomato and Grilled Corn Soup from The Edible Perspective
Summer Sweet Corn Soup with Basil Oil from Julia's Vegan Kitchen
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Corn and Cilantro from Oui, Chef
Tomato, Corn and Basil Soup from New England Soup Factory Cookbook
Sweet Pepper Coconut Corn Chowder from ExtraVeganZa
Summer Corn and Coconut Soup from Choosing Raw
Corn and Squash Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Purée from CIA Chef
Japanese Corn Cream Soup from The Well-Seasoned Cook
This is my submission to Deb for this week's Souper Sundays, to this month's Simple and in Season, to this month's My Kitchen, My World destination Thailand, to Ricki's Wellness Weekends, to this month's Bookmarked Recipes, to this month's Ingredient Challenge Monday for coconut, and to this month's No Croutons Required featuring home-grown produce.
New Potato, Cauliflower, Chickpea and Green Bean Thai Curry with a Cucumber and Coriander Salsa
The fourth curry this week… I am almost getting curried out!
I have never seen Rob so excited about trying a new recipe. I was browsing through my newest favourite cookbook, For The Love of Food, and I spotted a recipe that seemingly used up a lot of the odds and ends in our fridge.
Massaman curry, have you heard of this, Rob? Would I like it?
Turns out it was his favourite curry while travelling in Thailand.
However, as we made the curry together, Rob quickly realized this wasn't the same Massaman curry he had eaten overseas. The sauce had coconut milk, lemongrass, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger, but no peanuts. No fish sauce nor tamarind.
After slaving and salivating in the kitchen for a while, Rob felt let down when he taste-tested it the first time. The vegetables were good, but the depth of flavour was lacking. He ended up adding all of the spice mixture, as the recipe only called for a couple tablespoons of the mixture. After which, when I tasted it the second time, I told him I wouldn't be able to eat it for dinner- it was now too spicy! Those peppercorns were likely the culprit but thankfully, it didn't have that ominous "curry" flavour.
Since I had adored Cotter's previous recipes, we still trucked on with making the cucumber and coriander salsa. Rob finally sat down to eat it, served with the salsa and rice, with a drizzle of freshly squeezed lime juice. The more he ate it, and accepted it as a non-Massaman curry, he grew to enjoy it.
I then decided to give it a go with the salsa and lime.
While Cotter may have misled us by calling this a Massaman curry, he also said this curry was best with the cooling salsa, and there he wasn't lying. It definitely made the dish go from something I refused to eat, to something that was genuinely spectacular. Another Janet-sanctioned curry, this time hailing from Thailand.
I am definitely realizing that more complex dishes, where each component is outstanding on its own, can be brought to high levels when combined. The only problem is that it makes for a kitchen filled with lots of dirty dishes. Gah!
An authentic Massaman curry is still on our to-do list, though. But whatever its name, this curry is the bomb, just don't forget the salsa!
This is my submission to this month's Veggie/Fruit a Month, featuring cauliflower, to this month's My Legume Love Affair, hosted by Cathy, to this month's My Kitchen, My World destination Thailand and to Ricki's Wellness Weekends.


text:
We do not have a CSA for the 2014 growing season.
We are taking a small break, but please feel free to email any questions and we'll get back with you when we can. Thanks.
Welcome to Liberty Farm
Interested in Buying Local?
We are your neighbors in the St. Louis Metro Area. Come visit us at the Tower Grove Farmers Market or become a member of our CSA.
Care About Sustainability?
Here at Liberty Farm, we believe in healthy farms, healthy people and a healthy planet. We invite you to explore our site and get to know our farm and the people who run it.
If you have any questions, just hit the Contact Us tab, submit your question and one of us will get back to you soon.
So go ahead, look around and see why you'll love Liberty Farm.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Stock Photo:
Medical team performing surgery on a young patient
- Image ID: 102245752
- Copyright: Franck Boston
- Release Information: Signed model release filed with Shutterstock, Inc
High quality images curated from over 150 countries.
Over 50 million photos, vectors, illustrations, and more.
Simple and flat pricing by image or by month.
Over 230,000 images downloaded every day.


text:
Discover Majorca, one of the Mediterranean's chicest destinations
Discover Majorca, one of the Mediterranean's chicest destinations
Check in to the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel. At this no bars held luxury hotel, the views reign supreme - whether it's the fishing village of Port Soller, the dazzling azure sea or the dramatic Tramuntana hills - there's a sight to behold at every turn.
The 120 rooms are spread over a myriad of 11 low rise buildings, cleverly designed to retain an intimate atmosphere. All rooms are spacious and serene – the only hard part is deciding between the sea or mountain view. The Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Majorca and enjoying the breezy Mediterranean lifestyle.
The two restaurants Cap Roig and Es Fanals offer thoughtfully prepared dishes that showcase the best of Balearic cuisine – with the world class service that the Jumeirah group is renowned for. The Sunset Bar is the perfect place for an evening cocktail and a spot of tapas while soaking up the near 360 degree views.
An afternoon spent by one of the two inviting pools on a shady terrace or on a cosy sunlounger in the fragrant hotel gardens is time well spent.
The Barbaroja's Kids Club offers complimentary childcare for two hours a day and keeps the little ones entertained with fun, creative activities


text:
Detroit forward Johan Franzen struggled to score goals through 27 games after he scored five in one game on Feb. 2 against the Ottawa Senators.
The playoffs are a different story.
Franzen has now played 76 playoff games -- nearly a full regular-season equivalent of games -- and added to his numbers with a goal and assist. He now has 36 goals and 70 points in the playoffs with a plus-38 rating.
"You always have something to play for, but it's not the same," he said of the regular season. "We win the games we need to pretty much, but I think lots of guys have been waiting for this night."
Himself included.


text:
Authentic Gucci "D gold" bag in gold colour
This bag features:
-'D gold' shoulder bag with double straps,
-Push lock closure
-D ring detail
-Gucci script logo
-Inside zip and cell phone pockets
-Gold colour leather
-Retail 795
-Size: 16"L x 6.3"W x 10.2"H.
Condition: Brand new. Never carried. Comes with all tags and dustbag.


text:
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — Enjoy the warm sunshine while it lasts, Central Massachusetts, because forecasters say we'll soon be back in winter's icy grip.
"Winter is not close to being done with us yet," said Shrewsbury Weather Analyst Jim Arnold.
Conditions Friday were almost spring-like, with highs approaching or exceeding 50, sunny skies and light winds. However, Arnold said those conditions are known as a "weather breeder," and we'll soon enter a long period of wintry wind, snow and falling temperatures.
Clouds will increase Friday afternoon, and a weak storm will start spreading occasional light snow between 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Arnold said to expect about 1 inch by mid-afternoon.
A second snowfall will start between 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday and will continue well into Sunday. The National Weather Service is predicting a 60 percent chance of precipitation for Friday night, Saturday, and Saturday night, and a 40 percent chance on Sunday.
Temperatures will be in the high 20s Saturday and Saturday night, and will likely fall to the low 20s during Sunday.
"Overall, I still expect to see from 4 to 8 inches of new snow over Central Massachusetts," Arnold said.


text:
For more sports commentary, follow Reggie Hayes via Twitter at www.twitter.com/reggiehayes1
Maryland and Rutgers are expected to join the Big Ten in 2014-15, bringing the conference to 14 schools. The conference will add a third division so that it has the Legends, the Leaders and the Schools Brought into the Big Ten Strictly for the Money.
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson lashed out at his team last week, saying he "didn't sign up" for a sub-par season. He also said his job "is not to sell PSLs or to sell hot dogs."
However, he might hold a discount sale on a gently used quarterback after the season.
Major League Baseball approved the Miami Marlins' trade that sent All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, pitchers Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnson, catcher John Buck and outfielder Emilio Bonifacio to the Toronto Blue Jays for seven cheaper players.
Finally, the Marlins are making real headway in their plan to bring quality Triple A baseball to Miami.
The University of Miami has decided to self-impose another year of football bowl ban in connection with an ongoing NCAA investigation into the school's compliance practices. Some call questionable ethics within a college program a major concern. Miami calls it tradition.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a broken forearm while blocking on the final extra point in the Patriots' win over the Colts. Some questioned why he was in so late in the game, but without that kick, the Patriots would have won by only 34 points.
Mike D'Antoni will make his debut as Los Angeles Lakers coach tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. In order to earn the fans affections as "one of them," his game plan will arrive midway through the second quarter.
Philadelphia 76ers big man Andrew Bynum, out with a left knee injury, says he hurt his other knee while bowling. In his defense, the coaches told him he needed to be more aggressive in the lane.


text:
Beauty in the Making
We are very excited to announce that from 23 – 27 April we will be curating a series of free lunchtime and evening talks, bringing together exciting creatives, cultural commentators, artists and designers. They'll be part of a unique five-day GF Smith event in collaboration with Monotype and the British Council, themed around the idea of 'beauty in the making' – celebrating artistry in all its creative processes.
The beautiful Victoria House basement will be transformed into a space dedicated to craftsmanship and the endless possibilities of paper explored through installations, workshops and live demonstrations.
Expect talks from the likes of photographer Jane Stockdale, poet and illustrator Supermundane, Wired's editor Olivia Solon, creative collective Nous Vous and many, many more. Keep your eyes peeled for more programme details coming soon and info on how to sign-up for the talks!


text:
Infertility & Reproduction Health Center
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection for Infertility
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to treat sperm-related infertility problems. ICSI is used to enhance the fertilization phase of in vitro fertilization (IVF) by injecting a single sperm into a mature egg. The fertilized egg is then placed in a woman's uterus or fallopian tube.
Sperm collection
If sperm cannot be collected by means of masturbation, they are surgically removed from a testicle through a small incision. This method of sperm retrieval is done when there is a blockage that prevents sperm from being ejaculated or when there is a problem with sperm development. To screen for possible genetic problems that could affect offspring, experts recommend that men with little or no sperm in their semen (not due to a blockage) have genetic testing before they proceed with ICSI.1
Recommended Related to Infertility & Reproduction
Marriage Makeover: Can Our Marriage Survive Infertility?
By Rebecca Davis Even after years of infertility treatments, Monica and Steve Klein couldn't get pregnant. And while they were busy trying to create a new family, they forgot about the one they already had--with each other. Our relationship expert helps this couple find their way back to the intimacy they once shared. When Monica and Steve Klein married in the summer of 2003, they immediately started trying to have a baby. But the Deer Park, NY, couple wasn't able to conceive, so their doctor suggested...
Read the Marriage Makeover: Can Our Marriage Survive Infertility? article > >
Ovulation and egg retrieval
To prepare for an assisted reproductive procedure using your own eggs, you must get daily injections and be closely monitored for 2 weeks before egg retrieval. At home, you or your partner injects you with gonadotropin or follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple eggs (superovulation). After the first week, your doctor checks your blood estrogen levels and uses ultrasound to see whether eggs are maturing in the follicles. During the second week, your dosage may change based on test results and ultrasound. If follicles fully develop, you are given a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injection to stimulate the follicles to mature. The mature eggs are collected 34 to 36 hours later using laparoscopy or needle aspiration guided by ultrasound through the abdomen to the ovaries.
Sperm injection and transfer
Under high-power magnification, a glass tool (holding pipet) is used to hold an egg in place. A microscopic glass tube containing sperm (injection pipet) is used to penetrate and deposit one sperm into the egg. After culturing in the laboratory overnight, eggs are checked for evidence of fertilization. After incubation, the eggs that have been successfully fertilized (zygotes) or have had 3 to 5 days to further develop (zygotes or blastocysts) are selected. Two to four are placed in the uterus using a thin flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted through the cervix. The remaining embryos may be frozen (cryopreserved) for future attempts.
What To Expect After Treatment
Overall, in vitro fertilization (IVF)-related injections, monitoring, and procedures are emotionally and physically demanding of the woman. Superovulation with hormones requires regular blood tests, daily injections (some are quite painful), and frequent monitoring by your doctor.
These procedures are done on an outpatient basis and require only a short recovery time. Your doctor may advise you to avoid strenuous activities for the remainder of the day.
Why It Is Done
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is used to treat severe male infertility, as when little or no sperm are ejaculated in the semen. Immature sperm collected from the testicles are usually unable to move about and are more likely to fertilize an egg through ICSI.
ICSI can be used even if a couple's infertility is not related to a problem with sperm. Some couples choose to try ICSI after repeat in vitro fertilization has been unsuccessful.
ICSI is also used for couples who are planning to have genetic testing of the embryo to check for certain genetic disorders. ICSI uses only one sperm for each egg. So there is no chance the genetic test can be contaminated by other sperm.
How Well It Works
Used with in vitro fertilization and eggs of good quality, ICSI often is a successful treatment for men who have impaired or no sperm in the ejaculate. ICSI (using sperm collected from the testicles) produces an estimated 25% to 30% birth rate.2
Risks related to ICSI are the same as for in vitro fertilization, which increases the risks of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple pregnancy.
- Superovulation with hormone treatment can cause severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Your doctor can minimize the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome by closely monitoring your ovaries and hormone levels during treatment.
- The risk of conceiving a multiple pregnancy is directly related to the number of embryos transferred to a woman's uterus. Multiple pregnancies are high-risk for both a mother and her fetuses.
There may be a higher risk of birth defects for babies conceived by certain assisted reproductive techniques, such as ICSI. Talk with your doctor about these possible risks.
Treatment success versus the risk of multiple pregnancy
For a woman over age 35 to maximize her chances of conceiving with her own eggs and carrying a healthy pregnancy, she may choose to have more embryos transferred than a younger woman would. But this increases her risk of multiple pregnancy.
Because of the risks to the babies of multiple pregnancy, experts recommend limiting the number of embryos transferred. Your doctor will recommend a certain number of embryos to be transferred based on your age and specific situation.
Women over 40 have a high rate of embryo loss when they use their own eggs. As an alternative, older women can choose to use more viable donor eggs.
What To Think About
Doctors advise men who have little or no sperm in their semen (not due to a blockage) to have genetic testing before ICSI.1 Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is an effective treatment for sperm-related infertility, but it may carry genetic risks. Couples diagnosed with a chromosomal problem can seek genetic counseling to learn their potential for having a child with birth defects.
If you and your doctor are concerned about passing on a genetic disorder to your child, talk to your doctor about preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Some genetic disorders can be identified with specialized testing before an embryo is transferred.
Frozen embryos are often less expensive and less invasive for a woman, because superovulation and egg retrieval aren't needed.
Complete the special treatment information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this treatment.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine and Society for Male Reproduction and Urology (2008). Evaluation of the azoospermic male. Fertility and Sterility, 90(Suppl 5): S74–S77.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine and Society for Male Reproduction and Urology (2008). The management of infertility due to obstructive azoospermia. Fertility and Sterility, 90(Suppl 3): S121–S124.
|Healthwise Staff
|Primary Medical Reviewer
|Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
|Specialist Medical Reviewer
|Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
|Current as of
|November 14, 2013
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise


text:
College of Earth, Ocean, & Environment
Expedition to drill through floating Greenland glacier, transmit first ocean data from underneath
Yale student uses ecological modeling in UD research experience program
We have a new electronic newsletter! Read about GEOL news, faculty updates, student stories, and more.
UD researchers monitor conditions in Delaware Bay aboard Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Teachers to gather at Lewes campus to dig deeper into science of climate change
Contestants can complete quiz to become judges at Coast Day Crab Cake Cook-Off
Delaware Sea Grant, collaborators adapt popular Rain Garden app for Mid-Atlantic
Three UD professors named fellows of the American Chemical Society
Using underwater robotics to discover lost WWII planes focus of lecture
Environmental Public Education Office wins multiple local and national communication awards.
Advancing the understanding, stewardship, and conservation of estuarine, coastal, and ocean environments.
Discovering how geological processes have operated over various time scales to create and influence the planet's surface environments.
Investigating the interactions between people and the environment and the processes that explain the location of human and natural phenomena.
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment • 111 Robinson Hall • Newark, DE 19716 • USA Phone: 302-831-2841 • E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Back to Top


text:
A 1968 Bombardier Learjet, a 1970 Huey Helicopter, turbine engines, a HUGE collection of airborne test-sets and a wide range of shop equipment all will be part of the Blackhawk Technical College Aviation and Training Center online auction, beginning April 30.
Working with Gerlach Auction Company, the oldest family-owned Industrial Commercial Auction and Appraisal Company in Wisconsin, BTC is making available for sale more than 80 items.
Inventory for the auction may be previewed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, Tuesday, April 22 and Monday, April 28 at the BTC Aviation and Training Center, located at 4618 S. Columbia Dr., Janesville, WI 53545.
Auction inventory can also be previewed online at www.gerlachcompanies.com. Interested participants need to register on gerlachcompanies.com by May 2 to bid.
Auction items available include:
Air Frames
(1954) Bell 47 Rotocraft Military H13 Sioux Helicopter, (1960) Cessna 210 Airplane, (1968) Cessna TU206C Super Skywagon Airplane, (1957) Cessna 172 Airplane, (1968) Cessna U206C Super Skywagon Airplane, (1965) Cessna 150E Airplane, (1965) Raytheon Beechcraft 55B Baron (T42) Airplane, (1968) Bell OH58A Rotocraft Kiowa Military Helicopter, (1971) Raytheon Beechcraft King Air C90 Airplane, (1970) Bell UH-1H Rotocraft Iroquois (Huey) Helicopter, (1962) Raytheon Beechcraft G18S Airplane, (1961) Sabreliner CT-39A Airplane, (1968) Bombardier Learjet 23 Airplane
Testing Equipment
Tronair Battery Pack, Model 11-6606-1000, Startcart II 637 Hours, Tronair Single System Hydraulic Power Unit, Delorean Airplane Tug, Model T40, LP Gas w/Tow Bar, (2) Consolidated Airborn Test Sets, Kollsman Instrument Test Set, IFR & ATC Test Sets, DC Power Supplies, (2) Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzer, Arrav Loran-C Simulator, Heathkit Ing Analyzer and more!
Aircraft Engines & Props
Allison Gas Turbine Engines, Continental Aircraft Engines, AVCO Lycoming Aircraft Engines, GE Aircraft Engines, and several props of all makes and models!
Shop Equipment
Delta Rockwell Variable Speed Drill Press, Makita 14" Chop Saw, Millermatic Mig Welder, Miller Deltaweld 450, Miller Syncrowave 250, Miller Thunderbolt 225, Miller Spot Welder, Hypertherm Max 40 Plasma Cutter, Grob Vertical Band Saw, H-Frame Hydraulic Shop Press, Sheet Metal Table, Stake Plates, 30" Niagara Table Top Brake, Niagara Crimper, Lockformer Easy Edger, Pexto Crimper, Wells Horizontal Band Saw, Pneumatic Chisels, Hammers, Drill, Grinders of all sizes, Snap-On Air Wheel Balancer, Snap-on Voltage Tester, Sensor Aircraft Analyzer, Snap-on Valve Refacer, Amerex Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher, (2) Delta Double End Pedestal Grinders, Porter Cable 15" Disc Grinder, (3) Tronair 10,000# Hydraulic Lifts, (4) Meyer Hydraulic Lifts, Tronair 24,000# Hydraulic Lift, Regent 6,000# Axle Jack, 20,000# Hydraulic Jack, (2) Hillock Engineering Hydraulic Jacks, Magnaflux Magnetic Particle Inspector, Magnaflux Demagnetizer, Binks 10 hp Air Compressor, Cortes 10 hp Air Compressor, (2) Shak Vacuum Pumps, Numerous Flammable Paint Cabinets, Famco Jump Shear, Roper Whitney Pexto 10' Brake, Roper Whitney Pexto Mechanical Shear, Dreis & Krump 3' Finger Brake, Tennsmith 36" x 16 Gauge Jump Shear, Kelco 36" x 60" 2 Hole Blast Cabinet, Uni-Blaster 24" x 48" 2 Hole Blast Cabinet; K.O. Lee Double End Combo Grinder, 2 Hole 20" x 30" Table Top Blast Cabinet, Darex 1/3 hp Drill Sharpener, Peterson Hots Parts Washer, misc. parts (washers), Elgin Maximat Lathe/Bed Mounted Drill Press, Southbend Lathe, Sioux Valve Face Grinding Machine, Sioux Wet Valve Seat Grinding Machine, Delta Drill Press, #3 Arbor Press, Sunnen Hone, Sonoflux Portable Magnetic Inspection Unit and a HUGE selection of inspection tools: Bore Scopes, Calipers, Tensimoter, Etc.
For more information on all equipment, contact Connie at (414) 881-3201.
© 2014 Blackhawk Technical College
| Equal Opportunity College


text:
Privacy and Cookies
Continental Airlines is evaluating installing lie-flat seats on its Boeing 767-200ERs as the new seat made its debut today on a 777 flight from the carrier's Newark hub to Hong Kong.
The new Star Alliance member started researching a new seat design for its BusinessFirst seat in 2006 and eventually selected B/E Aerospace as the supplier of the 180 degree lie-flat seat. Today in a release Continental said it was equipping its 757-200s, 777s, 767-400s and 787s on order.
Installation on the 777s began on 22 September, and recently Continental President Jeff Smisek told ATI sister publication Airline Business that installations on the 757-200s Continental uses on transatlantic flights are scheduled to start this month. Continental eventually plans to feature the seats on its 767-400s as well, and Smisek says internal work is underway to determine if the seats should be installed on the carrier's ten 767-200ERs.
Smisek explains that originally Continental was examining opportunities to sell the 200ERs to cargo operators. But a couple of things have happened including a delay in the 787s that are due to replace the aircraft. Smisek also notes, "the cargo market is not exactly booming right now.
"As we decide how much longer we keep the aircraft we need to think about bringing it up to par with our other widebody aircraft," says Smisek.
Continental placed an order for the 787 in December of 2004, and currently has 25 on order split between 11 787-8 aircraft and 14 787-9s.
The carrier was originally scheduled to take delivery of the first aircraft in the in the first half of this year, but programme delays have now pushed first delivery to late 2011.
Aircraft | Aerospace | Aviation | Military | Business aviation | MRO | General aviation | Space | Airports | Engines and propulsion | Flight tests | Accidents and incidents | Flightglobal blogs | E-newsletters |
Flightglobal dashboard | ACAS | MiliCAS | Ascend Fleets | Flightglobal Insight | ICAO | CapStats | Airport charges | Ascend Values | Aviation Exchange | Aircraft Ratings | Helicopter Fleets | Market Commentaries | FlightMaps Analytics | Industry resources
Browse by job role | Career advice | Jobs by email | Jobs search | Recruiter services
Airline Strategy Awards | Air shows | Conferences | Exhibitions | Flightglobal events
… part of Reed Business Information Copyright © 2015


text:
In the Nicene-Constantinopolitan creed, the three persons of the Trinity each seem to have their own role in creating the world:
- The Father is "maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible".
- For the Son, we have "by whom all things were made", a clear lifting from John 1:3.
- The Holy Spirit is "the giver of life" (Greek ζῳοποιόν, Latin vivificantem).
Does this text intend to suggest a strict division of responsibilities (eg, the Father does not give life, the Spirit did not make heaven and earth), or is it more like giving emphasis to the ways in which each person contributes to a single creative will? In particular, what distinction is envisaged between the Father, who makes all things, and the Son, by whom all things are made? My sense is that the authors wanted to make some sort of distinction, but not to the extent of dividing God; I'd like to know how they thought about the ways that the three persons of the one God are responsible for creation.
I am interested in answers that reflect the probable opinions of the authors of the creed, though any further detail based on later Trinitarian theology is also welcome.


text:
|Milton, Mass.
|High School:
2010: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... led the team with a time of 18:27 at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational ... placed seventh at Maine (18:59) ... finished 21st at the Patriot League Championship (21:30) ... placed 18th at the ECAC Championship (18:55) ... ran at the NCAA Northeast Regional (133rd, 22:36) and New England Championship (96th, 19:13).
Before Holy Cross: Member of the varsity cross country team at Milton H.S. ... team captain in 2009 ... named Most Valuable Senior ... Bay State All-Star in 2008 and 2009 ... named to the Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic team in 2008 and 2009 ... team won the Bay State championship in 2008 and 2009 ... also a member of the indoor and outdoor track and field teams ... team captain for both teams senior year ... named a Bay State All-Star in 2009 and 2010 ... named to National Honor Society ... member of the Key Club.
Personal: Daughter of Paul and Jennifer Hughes ... has one brother (Chris) and one sister (Jessica) ... has not yet declared a major.


text:
Find the perfect hotel in Windermere using our hotel guide provided below. Search for cheap and discounted hotel and motel rates in or near Windermere, United Kingdom for your upcoming personal or group travel. We list the best Windermere motel and hotel rooms. Browse the Windermere area hotels to find the perfect lodging! Please use the provided map of the Windermere hotels.The Windermere center is about 19 miles from Derwentwater and 19 miles from Globe Arena.
Windermere Hotels, Motels & Accommodations
Next 20 Windermere Hotels > [1 - 20 of 49]
Next: See My Windermere Hotels with Pricing >


text:
One rail network to become five
Adam Carey Metro is pursuing a plan to split Melbourne's railway into five independent networks, each with its own dedicated train fleet and pool of drivers, as a way to streamline services and curb the chronic faults and delays that drag the system down.
Latest Victoria news
Push for building product rules after Docklands tower fire
Steve Lillebuen, Chloe Booker 10:29 PM Victoria has led a push for tougher national rules on imported building products as concerns grow cheap materials may have turned thousands of high-rise buildings into fire traps.
Australian woman, 43, wins Valley of Death Badwater 135. Yes really
Liam Mannix 8:44 PM Nikki Wynd, 43, reckons she went through about 20 litres of water running from America's lowest point to its highest – a feat that means she just became the first Australian female winner of the world's hardest footrace.
Disgraced ex-minister's faction chooses his replacement
Benjamin Preiss 8:37 PM Victoria has a new minister to replace upper house MP Adem Somyurek who was forced to resign this week following a bullying investigation.
Child abuse campaigner pleads guilty to drug driving
Steve Butcher 8:30 PM Prominent child abuse campaigner Bernadette McMenamin has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of a drug in a crash that injured a much loved father of five on his 88th birthday.
Protesters and police clash at Pyne book launch
Chloe Booker 8:08 PM Violent scenes have erupted between protesters and police at Christopher Pyne's book launch in Melbourne's Docklands.
Man charged over missing teen jogger near Bendigo
Rania Spooner, Tammy Mills and Marissa Calligeros 7:33 PM A 38-year-old man has been charged over the disappearance of a Bendigo university student who went missing for more than 24 hours.
Wilsons Promontory National Park to close for three days in August, as hunters target feral deer
Darren Gray 6:44 PM One of Victoria's most popular national parks, Wilsons Promontory National Park, will be closed for three days in August as shooters target feral deer that are damaging the park.
Teenage girl finds loaded gun on the way to school in Deer Park
Tom Cowie 6:43 PM A 14-year-old girl has discovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun while walking to school in Deer Park, in Melbourne's west.
Muzzle on council rates
Jason Dowling 5:23 PM Local council rates would likely increase next financial year by the lowest amount in a decade under a proposed new cap.
Communities 'terrified' when suicide cluster hit
Chris Johnston 5:12 PM Communities in south-eastern Melbourne were "terrified" when a frightening youth suicide cluster struck in 2011 and 2012, according to Chris Tanti, the head of youth mental health group headspace.
Ice addict who shot dead girlfriend found guilty of manslaughter
Mark Russell 4:25 PM An ice addict who accidentally shot his girlfriend in the head at close range has been jailed for nine years and five months.
Hodson daughter says family 'denied justice'
Adam Cooper 3:48 PM A daughter of murdered police informer Terence Hodson says her family has been denied justice after the State Coroner made an open finding into two of the most significant killings in Melbourne's gangland war.
Australians wage war against bad drivers
Neelima Choahan 3:48 PM Opinion may be divided on naming and shaming adulterous partners, but when it comes to dobbing bad drivers, it's foot on the accelerator for online vigilantes.
Lack of family violence services hits regional areas
Alana Schetzer 3:44 PM A lack of support services and affordable accommodation is contributing to the high rates of family violence across Victoria's regional and remote areas, a new submission to the Royal Commission into Family Violence says.
Man charged over teen sex assault
Marissa Calligeros 1:53 PM A man who allegedly stalked and then indecently assaulted a teenage girl in Melbourne's CBD has been charged.
City building evacuated after fire
Liam Mannix 1:40 PM Four floors of the AMP building have been evacuated, spilling workers outside onto the street, after a server caught fire and started belching black smoke throughout the building.
'F---ing idiot' friend helped dispose of body in boot near Diggers Rest, court told
Mark Russell 1:23 PM A carpenter known as "The Captain" in Melbourne's close-knit Croatian community has admitted helping a friend dispose of a body found in the boot of a burnt-out car.
Once in a blue moon, and once again
Liam Mannix 1:02 PM A blue moon, thick and full, illuminated the sky above Melbourne on Thursday night and brought social media snappers out in droves.
Schoolgirl fights off would-be abductor
Marissa Calligeros 1:00 PM A schoolgirl has escaped the clutches of a would-be abductor in Melbourne's south-east.
Moreland councillor expelled by Labor after links to Mafia boss
Richard Willingham 11:01 AM ALP formally expels councillor for bringing the party into disrepute after revelations he worked for Mafia criminal Frank Madafferi.
Man quizzed by police over teenage jogger's mystery disappearance
Rania Spooner, Marissa Calligeros, Tammy Mills 10:21 AM A teenage university student who vanished while jogging has spent the night in hospital, while sex crimes detectives questioned a man over her disappearance..
Body find closes Little Bourke Street
Marissa Calligeros 8:57 AM A street in Melbourne's CBD has been closed to traffic after a body was found early on Friday morning.
Melbourne Express: Friday, July 31, 2015
Liam Mannix 8:41 AM Melbourne Express is a live daily blog bringing you what you need to hit the day running – news, weather and transport updates, plus compelling content from The Age and beyond.
Missing teenage jogger found in Bendigo
Liam Mannix and Marissa Calligeros 6:42 AM Missing teenage jogger found in Bendigo
Mother loses bankruptcy battle over private school fees
Rania Spooner, Henrietta Cook 3:08 AM A Melbourne mother has lost a bankruptcy battle with a private school after arguing they should have means-tested her because they were acting like a bank.
New abuse claims hit Scotch College school community
Steve Lillebuen 1:20 AM One of Australia's top private schools, Scotch College has been hit with further legal action as the full extent of its history of sexual abuse finally comes to light.
Suburb under siege from seagulls
12:51 AM In scenes reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, plague-like flocks of seagulls are terrorising a Melbourne suburb.
Missing Canberra teenager found alive in Bendigo
Henry Belot and Emma Kelly An 18-year-old former Radford College student who disappeared while jogging near Bendigo on Wednesday afternoon has been found alive by police.
Paul Dale the well-liked poster boy for corruption
Nick McKenzie, Richard Baker 12:15 AM
City's rail system is broken but who will pay to fix it?
Yes, the system is broken, but it is difficult to know who to blame for breaking it.
Why Melbourne's growth is outpacing Sydney's
People could be flocking here for the coffee and cool bars. Or something else entirely.
The Hotel Windsor has become a political football
Bureaucratic obstructions are likely to result in an own-goal for heritage lovers.
Tobacco ban in prisons won't work
Rather than incite unrest, Andrews should make it more likely prisoners will want to stop smoking.
Port plan suffers under aggressive politics
It is the new template for political opposition in Australia: bash the bejesus out of your opponents.
Andrews needs to act on Cesar Melhem allegations
As the allegations against Labor's upper-house whip pile up, Daniel Andrews looks like a man in hiding.
No upside for Andrews in minister's downfall
Despite talk of factional payback, allegations of bullying by Adem Somyurek must be taken seriously.
A Golden Age of China at NGV
Gallery throws its doors open for a major exhibition showcasing Chinese treasures from the 1700s.
Females 'shouldn't be alone in parks'
The public, especially females, should be cautious following the brazen stabbing murder.
Abbott: 'I just want to see the East-West link built'
Prime Minister won't confirm if Victoria will lose the $1.5bn pledged towards the East West Link.


text:
When your Web Page is ready you will receive an email containing a link to your WebPublish site. Click on the link and log in using your NetID and password.
You can bookmark this page in the browser and when you use the bookmark you will be taken to the Sign On page to enter your NetID and Password.
When you are finished working on your web site log out using the link in the upper right corner.


text:
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
© Copyright 2015 Gwinnett Daily Post
BUFORD -- Belk celebrated its 125th anniversary in grand style Wednesday, hosting an event to thank the public for its continued support at its Mall of Georgia location.
Store manager Tim Barrett said that after 125 years the company is still family owned, holding onto the same principles from when William Henry Belk started the company in 1888.
"It's been family-owned since Day 1," Barrett said. "That says a lot about what the company represents. It's something I take a lot of pride in."
To celebrate its birthday, Belk gave gift cards (ranging from $5 to $100) to the first 100 customers who came in the door. The Mountain View High School band also performed for the crowd and Belk presented a $25,000 check to the Gwinnett Braves for Education Day, which is held every year at Coolray Field.
Barrett said in his 15 years at Belk, there are two principles that have always held true.
"Take care of our customers like they are family and take care of our people working here," he said. "Keeping those two things in mind is what has allowed this company to stay successful after 125 years."
For Sugar Hill resident Mary Kach, the customer service provided at Belk is what keeps her coming back.
"I've been shopping at this location ever since it's been here," she said. "It's a wonderful experience coming here every time. I have a disability and their associates are always willing and ready to help me."
Kach admits that her second home is in the children's section with seven grandchildren ranging from 14 months to 13 years old.
"The good prices and the friendly associates are what keeps me coming back," she said.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners chairman Charlotte Nash said she remembers shopping at Belk on the Lawrenceville square when she was a young girl.
"My mother made most of our clothes, but we would occasionally get new dresses and Belk is where we'd go," Nash said. "That was back in the days of lay-a-way when Mom would pay a few bucks every week to (eventually) buy the clothes for the next school year."
With its prime location off Interstate 85 and in the largest mall in the Southeast, Barrett said Belk will continue to support the community.
"Our community is important to us," he said. "Without it, we wouldn't be here."
More like this story
- Belk unveils new logo ( October 12, 2010 )
- Mall of Georgia Belk celebrates remodeling ( September 7, 2011 )
- Mall Of Georgia Belk Celebrates Remodeling ( September 7, 2011 )
- Leaders find encouragement in community, even with failing mall ( March 23, 2013 )
- Belk to relocate division HQ here ( January 9, 2010 )


text:
Matt Scherer
As someone who is passionate about technology, this is my blog designed to help educate people about social media. As well, I want to use this social media forum to bring our growing tech community together.
Posts filtered on Tag
Kudos to Hector Garcia for his role in helping building the small business community
In time, Hector Garcia believes that if small businesses can work together, they can build alliances that will win major contracts. As the chairman of the Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council Minority Business Enterprise Input Council, Garcia has helped other members realize the value of working together. Next week, the San Antonio CPA will be […] [Read More]


text:
Filed under: Artists, comics, conventions
We're both pretty drained from Comicpalooza and probably won't go through all of our finds, pics, and new friends' contact info until next week so check back later in the week for more pics from our first comicon!
But… here are some shots to tide you over…
And we enjoyed a Roller Derby scrimmage featuring (friends of iPhone app, programmer extraordinaire, Bill Shirley) the ladies of Houston Roller Derby.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text: SPD archived booking photo [ [UPDATE] Suspect Arrested This Morning on Crime Stoppers Tip — Warrant Issued for Shreveport Stabbing Suspect By John Lee January 13, 2014 Shreveport detectives have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 37-year-old Richard Mosley. He's suspected of forcing his way into his estranged wife's apartment in the 1100 block of West 70th this past Saturday and stabbing her several times. Read More|Comment Category: Crime News, Law Enforcement, Shreveport/Bossier City News Tags: attempted first-degree murder, Crime Stoppers, stabbing Send to a friend! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it! Reddit This! Share on Tumblr!


text:
The Muscular Dystrophy Association Center at Johns Hopkins is staffed by a team of health care professionals committed to offering help at present and hope for a brighter future to patients and families dealing with the challenge of neuromuscular disease.
Our team members are skilled in the diagnosis of these disorders and the medical management of their symptoms. As a matter of fact, many of the current therapies used in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular disease were developed by Johns Hopkins scientists and physicians.
In addition, our team's physicians are leaders in the scientific community, dedicated to finding the cause of and cure for neuromuscular diseases. In addition to muscular dystrophies, we treat many other types of muscle disorders --- inherited nerve disorders, motor neuron disease and disorders of the neuromuscular junction. In this site, we have highlighted some of the more common diseases, diagnosis and treatment.
Our primary focus is on the patients' health and quality of life. When an individual is diagnosed with a neuromuscular condition, he or she is best served by entering into a lifelong partnership with the clinical team. We look forward to forming that unique partnership with you.


text: This video is produced by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) with Dev TV. It features decision makers from London, Colombia and Viet Nam sharing their experiences in using the principals and practices of disaster risk reduction in their efforts to adapt to a changing climate. Part 1 offers examples of the challenges faced in understanding vulnerability and implementing practical action addressing technical, political and financial challenges. Part 2 focuses on dealing with uncertainty, involving communities and sharing experiences.


text:
George Frank
Five Falcons Named Academic All-WAC
Five selections tie as the most since 2011
Air Force sweeps duals in men's and women's swimming for second straight day
Men improve to 14-5 in duals while the women are 7-6
Air Force falls at UC Santa Barbara
Falcons are 14-5 in dual meets this season
Men's and women's swimming teams earn victories in southern California
Junior Kevin Jackson set two new pool records, winning the 200 free (1:41.34) and in the 500 free (4:36.77).
Men's and women's swimming teams earn victories in southern California
Genevieve Miller won two individual events and placed second in one event
PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 20.53# 100 Free 45.16# 200 Free 1:38.48# 200 FR 1:20.29* 400 FR 2:56.96* 800 FR 6:34.22 200 MR 1:31.84 400 MR 3:25.72 *School record #Academy Top 10 All-Time
2013-14 (SOPHOMORE): Outstanding sophomore season competing in eight events and setting a school record ... No. 1 on the team in the 200 free (1:38.48/ No. 7 Academy all-time) ... member of the relay team that set the school record in the 400 free relay (2:56.96) ... No. 2 on the team in the 50 free (20.53 / No. 9 Academy all-time) ... No. 2 on the team in the 100 free (45.16 / No. 9 Academy all-time) ... swam on the 200 free relay that posted the best time on the team (1:20.29) ... member of the 800 free relay that posted the best mark on the team (6:34.42) ... member of the No. 2 team in the 200 MR (1:31.84) ... achieved personal bests in eight events this season.
2012-13 (FRESHMAN): Second-fastest 50 and 200 free time on team...third-fastest 100 free time ... on fastest 200, 400 and 800 free and 200 medley relays.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in swimming...All-American...part of 2011-12 National Championship team...part of national record-setting 400 free relay...part of state record-setting 200 free relay...two-time team MVP...National Honor Society member...high school coach was Sergio Lopez...swam club for the Bolles School Sharks, also coached by Sergio Lopez...junior nationals champion and owned the state record in the 100 free for 13-14 year olds.
PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 40...has two older siblings...hobby is going to the beach...favorite food is Chipotle...favorite movie is Forrest Gump...person in history he'd like to meet is Benjamin Franklin...credits his sister as having the biggest influence on his sports career...favorite athlete is Lebron James...son of Jeffrey and Valerie Frank.


text:
What you need:
- Old Pharmacy bottles - I used ones from Target because they have the perfect shape to them.
- Deck of Cards
- Random bits that can be used as heads for the soldiers
- Spears/spear substitutes
- Scissors
Step 1: Clean the pharmacy bottles!
Step 2: Find the heads/spears for the soldiers
Step 3: Install the heads on the soldiers
Step 4: Make the arms for the soldiers
never used New components for your card soldiers.
Very good clean and clear photos.
Where I live the casinos sell a deck of cards used on only one gaming shift
for a dollar from special vending machines..
But Iv never seen rectangular Target pharmacy bottles only round ones.


text: Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: A Resource Toolkit Sample Tools for Health Coaches Coaching in the HospitalAs a Health Coach, your job is to provide families with the tools and support they need to promote knowledge and management of their baby's transition as they prepare for discharge. The primary goal of a NICU discharge education program is to have a safe transition from the NICU to home. For a discharge to be safe and successful, make sure the health care team clearly knows and understands the health needs of the infant and discharge needs of the parents/caregivers. The families must fully understand their infant's health condition and how to properly care for their infant. You will visit the unit on a daily basis for initial introduction visits with the families of newly admitted babies, needs assessment, discharge module teaching, and scheduling followup visits. These visits may be completed individually or combined into one visit to accommodate the family's schedule.It is better to conduct several brief, uninterrupted visits with the family rather than a long visit that may be interrupted by other health care team members, feedings, or visitors.Suggestions for Daily RoundsOn a daily basis, determine which babies are newly admitted to the unit. Determine whether any babies have had a significant change in status, such as acute deterioration, transfer to another area in the hospital, or discharge.Prioritize patient visits for the day: New patients—while discharge planning should always "begin at admission," any infant whose expected remaining length of stay is less than 2 weeks should receive priority for health coaching. Already enrolled patients—monitor status and anticipate discharge needs. For new patients, make an appointment with the family to provide an initial needs assessment.Round briefly on all patients daily to assess for changes in status and new needs. In most locales, the sooner information regarding insurance status can be obtained, the easier it is to arrange followup.Determine, from families and health care team of the new patients, whether families need your help with finding a pediatrician and insurance.If families of new patients are not at the bedside, make telephone contact as soon as possible. Planning for Needs Assessment VisitsDuring the needs assessment visit, you will systematically take into account all of the infant's discharge needs as identified by the family and health care team by using a needs assessment form that covers the topics below (available in Appendix C). After reviewing answers to the assessment, provide, if needed:Information regarding insurance resources.List of pediatricians who accept the family's insurance and who are located near their home.Contact information for agencies and/or specialty clinics.Answers to questions asked during the initial visit.Additional discussion of family's discharge goals.Considerations when looking for a pediatrician for the infant are:Type of insurance.Out-of-pocket cost.Distance of pediatrician's office from the family's home.Personal preference of the caregiver.Type of facility (large network of doctors vs. a few doctors).Office hours.Emergency procedures.Onsite labs and test equipment.Hospital affiliation.Initial planning is important. Make an appointment with the family for discharge teaching within 2 days before planned discharge.Tips for Teaching VisitsIf time permits, conduct discharge teaching during a separate appointment after the patient's needs assessment. During this visit, provide the family with diagnosis- /disease-specific materials, general health handouts, and clinical information. The needs assessment and teaching visits may be combined if necessary to accommodate the family's schedule.Tips for the teaching visit:Provide general health handouts to the family and review during the teaching visit. These modules include disease prevention education (signs and symptoms of illness, crying, colic, preventing infection, and respiratory syncytial virus [RSV]).Review the diagnosis- and disease-specific materials with the family. Additional handouts may need to be reviewed and added to the packet as the infant receives specific orders or diagnoses. These materials include specific medications and immunizations, breastfeeding or specialized bottle feeding, managing breathing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or gastrostomy (tube or button).Tell the family that clinical material specific to their infant is included in their information packet so that the information can be shared with the PCP after discharge if necessary. Explain that the information will be provided to the PCP electronically as well. Include read backs, specific examples, and pictures for the family during teaching sessions to ensure that they fully understand the information.Adjust the teaching to fit to the family's comprehension, educational level, and cultural background.Maintain patient confidentiality at all times if teaching in an open setting.Use an interpreter or translator during the visit if the family's first language is not English.Final Visits and Appointment SchedulingDuring the final visit, which should take place at least 2 days before discharge if possible, focus on having the family schedule followup appointments as indicated by the infant's health care needs. If necessary, combine with the other needs assessment and teaching visits to accommodate the family's schedule. Followup care needs often include appointments with the PCP and various specialists for the infant's specific conditions. Be careful to only coach the family and not do the scheduling for them. At the end of the final visit, ensure the family has:Obtained insurance coverage.Identified a pediatrician and made a followup appointment.Identified appropriate specialists for the infant's diagnoses and made appointments.Received hands-on teaching regarding specific diagnoses.Completed discharge teaching.Scheduled a CPR education appointment.Prepared a list of all followup appointments with dates and times.Received a NICU discharge summary from the attending physician or neonatal nurse practitioner.Each infant should have his or her own PHR, which includes both general information about newborn care and specific information about the problems facing that particular infant. The PHR should identify and explain all of the infant's diagnoses, procedures, medications, and appointments. For each infant, the Health Coach solicits specific information to be included in the PHR through discussion with the health care team and families to decide what information is most needed for appropriate followup care. Encourage the family to keep all documents, appointments, and information together in a packet. Emphasize to the family the importance of keeping all followup appointments and taking a list of medications to all appointments. In addition, the family should be provided instructions regarding what to do in case of an emergency.Highlights of the Family Information PacketThe Health Coach will provide brief, easy-to-understand information materials outlining common discharge needs and clinical information specific to each infant. The materials are developed by the Health Coach based on the examples provided in Appendix A. Thus, an individual infant's family would receive only the materials pertinent to that baby, assuring that families are not inundated with information that is not relevant to their infant. The Health Coach develops information for family caregivers (Appendix A) that:Is written at 5th grade level.Explains each of the most frequent medical conditions, procedures, and prescribed medications that are encountered in the local NICU.Includes a brief description of the condition and its management, warning signs and symptoms of worsening conditions, and when to contact the health care provider.Focuses on feeding, sleeping habits, and infant temperament, which can be developed according to usual local practices. Topics include tips for:Getting care.Understanding signs and symptoms of illness.Medicines and immunizations.Managing breathing problems.Feeding.If resources permit, the Health Coach may also want to develop additional customized information that:Includes pictures and a description of how a procedure is done and/or the equipment is used.May include pictures of needed medications and how to administer them, a description of what the medications are for, and signs and symptoms of adverse effects.May include video/DVD modules, which are welcomed by parents/caregivers.Optional topics that families may find helpful, depending on time and resources available to the Health Coach to develop these:Important contact numbers to departments at the hospital.Helpful information about the NICU and hospital (e.g., hospital maps, cafeteria hours, visiting policies).Available hospital resources (e.g., daily rounds, primary nursing, change of shift report, lactation support, milk bank, child life, sibling support, food areas, parking, library).Support groups in the local area.Journaling/scrapbooking—newborn photos and videos of procedures.Medical terms dictionary.Discharge planning (insurance coverage, pediatrician contact information and appointment date, CPR education, car seat safety test and education).Followup appointments (detailed lists with phone numbers and addresses).Highlights of Clinical Materials to Share with Primary Care ProvidersThe purpose of the clinical material is to assist PCPs in their ongoing care of NICU graduates. While the modules included in this manual address many of the ongoing medical conditions that PCPs will need to manage in the ambulatory setting, additional clinical materials may need to be developed depending upon local practices. The optimal way to ascertain what modules are useful is to survey local PCPs regarding their perceived needs.Appendix B contains material on diagnoses and conditions; care, treatment, and development; and feeding:Diagnoses and conditions include:Anemia of Prematurity.Apnea of Prematurity.Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.Gastroesophageal Reflux.Nephrocalcinosis.Patent Ductus Arteriosus.Short Bowel Syndrome.Vision Screening and Retinopathy of Prematurity.Clinical materials on care, treatment, and development include the following:Medications.Neurodevelopment.Ostomy Care.Sleep in Preterm Infants.Tracheostomies.Feeding information covers the following topics:Breastmilk.Feeding Tubes.Formula Feedings.Growth.Weaning.Putting It All TogetherThe Health Coach will need to identify the appropriate materials and include them in information provided to the family and PCP. To do this, the Health Coach will need equipment to create a PHR, family information, and bedside reminders to support the care transition. To create the information for families, the Health Coach should have access to computers, copiers, and office supplies to customize the materials for each infant.The Followup ProcessThe followup process includes sending clinical information materials to the PCP electronically through Email, fax, or a shared electronic program. To evaluate the effectiveness of the discharge, conduct a followup phone call with the infant's family.The last step of the enhanced discharge process is followup with families by phone call within 3 days of discharge. This step is done using a survey tool that was developed based on the Care Transitions Measure of Eric Coleman.1 This survey (Appendix D) addresses the common pitfalls of the discharge process. In addition to using the survey to monitor the effectiveness of the discharge process, you may wish to ask about followup appointments, medical equipment, and prescriptions. Hospitals may find it useful to administer the survey again a month after discharge. The survey is included in Appendix D and takes about 10 minutes to administer.1. Coleman EA, Smith JD, Frank JC, et al. Preparing patients and caregivers to participate in care delivered across settings: The Care Transitions Intervention. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:1817-1825. Page last reviewed December 2013 Internet Citation: Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: A Resource Toolkit: Sample Tools for Health Coaches. December 2013. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicu-toolkit3.html


text:
IT'S CONTEST TIME! Share with family and friends, on your Facebook news feed, and Twitter!
Oct 5th – 19th enter to win a FREE Ultimate Body Applicator…and experience what hundreds of thousands are already talking about!
Be sure to read and follow ALL of the contest guidelines. Visit http://modo.ly/Z3hEGk or the Contest Tab to enter. Good luck!
This is a sponsored promotion from Fit To Change – Wrap With Amanda and is in no way affiliated with It Works! Global. Please see Contest terms and conditions.


text:
Dinner Tonight: Grandmother's Egg Salad (Sandwich)
I hesitated to write up this recipe up for two reasons: one, egg salad is as common as the white bread it's served on, and I figure everybody has their own version. And two, there's no secret ingredient here that I'm about to reveal. Still, an egg salad can go from simple to sublime with attention to detail. More


text:
UT Women's Tennis With Four Flight Winners at Rocket Invitational
TOLEDO, OH - The Toledo women's tennis team began their season this weekend and earned three singles flight winners and one doubles flight winner at the Rocket Invitational.
Sophomore Emily Mazzola (3-0) took home a win in the No. 3 slot, while senior Chrissy Coffman (3-0) and sophomore Mackenzie Bowman (3-0) earned wins in the No. 4 and No. 5 slot, respectively. Bowman and Coffman teamed up for a win in the No. 3 doubles slot as well.
"This was the most success we've seen at this event since we began hosting," head coach Tracy Mauntler said. "I was proud of the players and I think it shows how hard the players worked over the summer."
The Rockets went 3-0 as a team against IPFW, Detroit and Duquesne over the two-day tournament, earning a point in each matchup.
Toledo begins their fall season next weekend at the BGSU Invite beginning on Friday, Sept. 20.
Team Scores
1st place
Toledo - 9 total points
3-0 vs teams
2nd place
IPFW - 4 total points
2-1 vs teams
3rd place
Detroit - 4 total points
1-2 vs teams
4th place
Duquesne - 1 point
0-3 vs teams
Flight Winners
1. Irina Slizovskaya,Detroit
2 Alexa Miller, Duquesne
3. Emily Mazzola, Toledo
4. Chrissy Coffman, Toledo
5. Mackenzie Bowman, Toledo
6. Elena Strakhova, Detroit
1. Miloslava Shustova/Mayu Sato, IPFW
2. Marcy Huck/Kristine Lindal, IPFW
3. Mackenzie Bowman/Chrissy Coffman, Toledo


text:
Wera WER056379 10 Piece Rapidaptor Extra Hard Pozi Screwdriver Bit Set Pz1/2/3
Bit Check 10-Piece Extra Hard Screwdriver Bit Set. Extra hard for soft joint wood fastening.
1 Ring Magnet Bit Holder with Press-in auto-lock and single hand bit change to suit most popular power tools or far use in variable speed electric drills.
3 Torsion Extra Hard Pozi Bits PZ1
3 Torsion Extra Hard Pozi Bits PZ2
3 Torsion Extra Hard Pozi Bits PZ3
Call or email our team of specialists for advice that you can trust.
01223 498700
Do you have a special order? Please click here to let us know..
BrandsSelect a brand
Express OrderKnow your codes


text:
Biffle has led a total of 732 laps at Texas Motor Speedway, making Texas his best track for laps led. He ranks second overall in laps led at Texas Motor Speedway. In his 19 career Cup Series starts at the 1.5-mile track, Biffle has two wins, eight top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. His average starting position is 12.4 with an average finishing position of 15.3. Be sure to check out all of Greg's statistics and thoughts on racing at Texas Motor Speedway in the full preview!
NASCAR Cup Series:
Sunday November 3rd, 2013
AAA Texas 500
Texas Motor Speedway
2:00 pm ET on ESPN
Click here to download the full preview (PDF format)


text:
Wireless Adapters - emac
Hi all,
A friend of mine has an emac running panther OS, and needs wireless internet. I'm thinking about grabbing an ethernet wireless bridge or even better, a wireless usb network adapter. I'm wondering, will the emac have difficulties with any of the above 2 solutions. Are USB based wireless devices slugish or slower than ethernet card based wireless adapters? I was thinking about something simple and cheap, like this:
Canada Computers - Networking > Wireless Adapters : D-Link WUA-2340 (Refurbished), RangeBooster G USB Wireless Network Adapter.
|All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:22 AM.
Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.


text:
Gear Review
shaun Moyes
I have and love the older version (2009)
This is a great first aid kit. I bought this several years ago for backpacking; but, due to it being compact and lightweight... I throw it in my pack anytime I'm biking, hiking, climbing etc. So far I have just used band-aids, moleskin and duct tape. Hopefully it stays that way; but, being small and compact, no excuse not to take it everywhere in case something bigger happens.
It appears to be the same as the older version. The only items I added were some other pills/medication and a quickclot. A quickclot was recommended to me and I recommend it as well.
View More Details on Adventure Medical Ultralight & Watertight .9 First Aid Kit