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Our children are citizens of the State, but they're being left in limbo
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- Published on Thursday, 17 October 2013 15:54
- Written by Alan Moyne
Hundreds of families of young people with intellectual disabilities face cuts to day services
Damien Douglas's twin girls, Una and Ailis, can light up a room with their smiles.
"They are so happy," he says, "They love music and sensory stimulation, and are very social in their own way. A lot of energy goes into looking after them."
Both are intellectually disabled and have complex needs. School has played a crucial role in helping them to fulfil their potential. But now that his daughters have reached 18, uncertainty prevails.
Their constitutional right to an education has ceased and the State is under no obligation to provide them with any services. Yet they are the same girls, with the same complex needs.
The girls have a chromosomal abnormality known as Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.
"As a result of this they can't do anything for themselves," says Douglas. "They can't eat or drink, are incontinent, can't walk or talk, can't look after their own needs in any way, yet they have the loveliest of smiles and laughs."
The syndrome also leads to other complications. They have epilepsy and multiple joint problems and require specialised seating. They have to be lifted any time their positioning requires changing.
"Day services are very important to us and the girls themselves," says Douglas. "They would help share that burden, and, as you can imagine, having two children with such complex and profound needs puts a lot of pressure on us as a family."
Hundreds of families of young people with intellectual disabilities face cuts to day services
Douglas isn't the only parent wondering what the future holds for his children.
Funding cuts mean many of the 880 intellectually disabled teenagers who are reaching adulthood will not have the kind of day service which meets their assessed needs.
Day services have traditionally provided activities or occupation over a five-day period.
Reduction in services
Latest national figures show that no services have been identified for about 60 young people, but hundreds more face a reduction in this service from five days to two or three days.
Douglas took early retirement. He didn't want to leave the burden of full-time care to his wife. "I've a fairly good pension, but I felt I had to give up the job I love," he said.
"Without a day service, we are prisoners in our own homes. You can't take the kids for a walk on your own. It needs two of you to manage . . . Those kinds of sensory experiences – feeling wind in their faces – mean an awful lot to them."
For 14 years, Una and Ailis spent five days a week at Stewarts, a service provider in west Dublin for children with disabilities. Douglas is at pains to point out that Stewarts has always been supportive of his children's needs.
He has been offered a limited day service for his daughters, but it is nowhere near what they require.
"We understand that, as of now, they may be in a position to offer us a five-day service by the end of October, but it's dependent on a number of things happening," he said.
"We shouldn't have to do this – we shouldn't have to bare our souls and go public like this. Our children are citizens of this State. They are entitled to have their rights respected. These are children being left in limbo, through no fault of their own."
The Irish Times
10 Things People With Disabilities Can Do Right Now To Be Happier
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 August 2013 08:07
- Written by Alan Moyne
People have always been more interested in the secret to eternal life, not the secret to true happiness. That's because people already think they know what would make them happy – a perfect body, perfect health, money, sex, adventure, fame, success; all the usual subjects. And people with disabilities often choose these usual subjects too.
But for people who've won the lottery and ended up with a crazy life a few years later know, getting what you want isn't always the secret to happiness. Sometimes the secret isn't something you can buy or achieve with good looks, but something from within that can change, helping you truly align yourself with the road to happiness.
Read on for 10 ways people with disabilities can start getting happier today.
1) No more regrets.
A lot of us have become disabled through an accident, accidents that in many cases could've been avoided. Living day in and day out with regret however over such big life moments is never a good thing because simply put – you can never go back and get a do-over, and there's no use wasting time thinking about what can't be undone.
Instead, coming to peace with how your injury occurred and not retaining any anger towards anyone who may have caused is the wise choice, even if it seems incredibly hard. Letting go of regrets can restore true happiness to your life and heal the soul in profound ways.
2) Be as independent as you can.
Relying on others may be unavoidable, but becoming too dependent, even letting yourself become a wee bit lazy and let others do things for you that you can, can siphon away your happiness very quick. Try everything, from making an entire recipe from start to end without asking for any help to getting your license. Always remember that doing things on your own can make you immensely happy.
3) Embrace your individuality.
When you're disabled, it can be stressful, even downright embarrassing to always be the odd one out. "Fitting in," after all, is a base human need. But looking at your uniqueness differently, and loving every bit of it (and really believing it) can make you blissfully happy.
I love that I'm not everyone else because it makes me more memorable. Life is too short to be vanilla; to be like everyone else and doing the same old thing. Disability can definitely make life harder, but it can also make you a unique survivor worth noticing.
4) Connect with your sexual self.
Denying your sexual self can be one of the worst things you can do if you have a disability. As human beings, having sexual experiences are key to keep our happiness levels afloat, but I know this can be hard for many. Finding a partner that can look past your disability is not always easy. And for many, this can leave us involuntarily celibate for years.
Try online dating if you haven't yet, and if you're still having no luck, masturbation can be great in the interim, especially if paired with quality pornography. No matter what though – do not forget your sexual self. Primp, shave, powder, or do whatever you do to get your "I am sexy" feeling on.
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5) Make friends you can relate to.
We all need people in our lives we can relate to, someone who really knows our daily struggles because they live them too. High school girls like to hang with other high school girls for example, and I like to have at least one female friend who uses a wheelchair. Being able to vent with someone who really knows your struggles is better than any therapist session by far.
6) Only surround yourself with positive people.
While this isn't possible every moment of the day, only surrounding yourself with people who support and genuinely like you is a big thing you can do in the way of finding true happiness. We are all guilty of staying friends with people who bring us down or are negative. It's not easy cutting people out of your life, especially if you're afraid of being lonely, but negative people can suck out your happiness worse than a hungry vampire.
Instead, find people who are happy for you when you succeed, who wish the best for you at all times, who are happy in their own lives too. You can never go wrong with your own personal cheer team.
7) Find a skill you're really good at (and make money doing it).
Everyone needs to be good at something, to be known or notorious for a certain skill. Whether it's poker, applying makeup, designing, writing, cooking or financial planning, the key is finding one thing you can do that makes you proud. And better than that (if possible), a skill that helps you make extra money. Being able to support yourself, or just being able to bring in some income by doing something you love is a true life pleasure. It's also a great way to beef up your self-esteem, if needed.
8) Help others.
It can be too easy to get caught up in your life of limitations when you have a disability. Using your life to help others however, no longer focusing on what you need, can redirect your mental stream in a positive way. Volunteering, mentoring, helping at a kid's with disabilities camp, visiting old people in a nursing home; doing anything outside of yourself can cause an explosion of happiness in your world.Being happy at all times may not be the true purpose of life, but wallowing in unhappiness certainly isn't life's purpose either. Before you give up on finding happiness entirely, try a few of the tips above. You'll be surprised at what layers of happiness are yet to be uncovered.
9) Church/Live Music/
For people of faith, this is huge. With faith, and a dogma if you're lucky, you can have a handbook to happiness all ready to go. Faith gives your life purpose and the answer to eternal life; both are true-blue happy inducers. If you're willing, try reconnecting with your childhood faith or a faith you've always been interested in, and then see how it feels. It may give you more comfort than you'd think.
And for non-religious people, a great alternative is live music. The energy that emanates from a live performance can make you feel like you've had the most amazing sex of your life. The louder and more feverish the better. Whatever your music genre poison is, a monthly episode at the minimum of soaking in the presence of live music may be just the Prozac you were looking for. And remember – the smaller venues, the better (they typically let you get closer to the stage if you can't walk).
10) Start exercising.
They say getting your body moving and blood circulating can get your endorphins flowing, those lovely happy-happy hormones, and they're right. But when you have a disability getting in that exercise takes a bit more creativity and let's face it – many of us get tired quicker. Using the Wii, arm weights, handcycling or even chair-aerobics can be great ways to get in a cardio workout, which if you want to really see if exercising works, you should be doing at least four times a week.
And whatever you do, don't start doing an adapted sport just because your therapist recommends it. If you didn't like basketball before your injury and now you use a wheelchair, chances are you still won't like it. Find a physical activity you love doing, and you're on your way to finding that happiness and clear of mind feeling you can only get from exercising.
How Do We Teach Children About the 'Ability' in 'Disability?'
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- Published on Friday, 07 June 2013 07:59
- Written by Alan
In order to embrace the ways in which others are different we have to realize the ways in which we are also the same.
When it comes to teaching our children about kids with disabilities, the notions of "connectedness" and "sameness" are essential and something we must foster as a society.
Through school, extra-curricular activities and online interaction, kids today are incredibly connected to one another. So improving the quality of life for children with disabilities and their families reaches far beyond providing the most up-to-date therapies and learning strategies so they may achieve their individual potential.
It includes working to ensure typical kids, without these challenges, grow up with the understanding, empathy and patience needed to create a truly integrated society; one in which they see kids with disabilities just as much a part of their network of peers.
They are not other. They are the same -- just with challenges.
How can we achieve that?
At the Zareinu Educational Centre, we believe that begins with creating opportunities for kids to experience first hand what life is like for their disabled peers.
Through interactive and hands-on learning opportunities, we can expose children to the specific challenges in ways that are still fun but very personal and meaningful.
We have created a "sensitization pavilio"n at our annual Moveathon Festival. It is here, using stuffed animals to depict the range of disabilities children regularly face at the Zareinu Educational Centre, that kids can experience first-hand a day in the life of their peers with special needs. They each receive a physical restriction to mirror the disability assigned to their stuffed animal.
For example:
Cerebral Palsy: Compromised use of arms or legs by tying them together and adding weights to increase difficulty in use.
Down syndrome: Compromised balance by attaching pool noodles to their legs and weights on their arms.
ADHD: Decreased comfort and concentration by placing popcorn kernels in shoes and rough velcro inside their shirts.
Vision Impairment: Limited sight through adapted glasses.
In half-hour intervals, they participate in classes, snack time, therapy and play-dates in a fun, interactive setting led by a range of professional therapists. All with this limited use in function, in order to experience a day in the life for a child with special needs.
Music class allows them to see all kids enjoy music and can participate in some capacity.
Physiotherapy class allows them to see the time and effort it takes to build skills often taken for granted and that children with special needs can do many of the same activities they can, but adapted materials or support is needed. Sometimes, even the simplest of activities can be difficult and frustrating.
In the classroom they learn about different ways information can be taught and how some people speak through technology or use pictures or actions -- but that anything is possible with the right support.
For snack time, they discover that different disabilities may impact experiences of food and eating and that certain tools might help kids eat more independently.
Through play date activities they learn that kids with special needs also like to play and enjoy the same toys.
The lessons learned in these fun activities are meant to stay with the kids -- and hopefully, when they go back to their programs, schools or camps they will give someone different than themselves a little more time, an extra hand or a smile they would not have before.
It's an important start for them to start seeing the abilities in kids with disabilities and to understand that even with notable differences, there are ways in which all kids are the same.
Lindsey Athias is a Senior Behaviour Therapist at the Zareinu Educational Centre in Toronto. The Moveathon Festival is Sunday, June 9 at Downsview Park in Toronto.
Children with special needs much less likely to enjoy school
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 August 2013 07:50
- Written by Alan Moyne
THOUSANDS of young children with special needs are much less likely to enjoy school than their classmates, a new report has found.
Primary pupils with learning difficulties, a physical disability, or conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are up to twice as likely to dislike school as other pupils.
Their more negative attitudes are linked both to poorer engagement with school and homework and their relationships with teachers and other children.
The divide shows up in a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), using data from the Growing Up in Ireland study of 8,578 nine-year-olds.
According to teachers surveyed in the study, 14pc of the pupils had a special need, which, across the entire primary system, would represent about 80,000 children.
The ESRI research, the first of its kind, focused on pupils in mainstream schools, now attended by greater numbers of children with special needs as part of the moves to make education more inclusive.
But the study, by Selina McCoy and Joanne Banks, raises concerns about the integration of children with special needs and the barriers they may face, even with the supports that are provided in schools.
Overall, the research shows that children with and without special needs are broadly positive about school, but the findings highlight differences between the two groups.
According to the study, 7pc of nine-year-olds reported that they "never like school", compared with almost 12pc of children identified with some type of special need. Out of a total of about 80,000 primary pupils with special needs, it could mean about 10,000 are not happy at school.
Experiences varied depending on the type of need or disability, and a dislike of school was highest among those with learning difficulties (13pc), an emotional or behavioural disorder (14pc) and those with multiple needs (13pc).
The most disengaged are boys with special needs and children with special needs from semi-skilled and unskilled social class backgrounds. Researchers say the more negative attitudes are closely associated with low levels of academic engagement, in areas such as reading, maths and homework, and poorer relations with teachers and other pupils.
The study concludes that: "Inclusion cannot simply be a changed in location from special to mainstream schools, but something which involves a broader examination of the current curriculum, methods of teaching and school climate."
The Department of Education said the National Council for Special Education had recently commissioned research on the Growing Up in Ireland data with a view to providing a better understanding of how children with special educational needs are faring at school.
Irish Independent
Aging Successfully
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- Published on Saturday, 20 April 2013 17:35
- Written by Alan
Successful aging is an experience governed by gender, culture, personality, and health-related factors. For some, successful aging simply means freedom from disability, while for others it is a more comprehensive assessment of life satisfaction. With an aging population, our society needs to evaluate what it means to 'age successfully' and how we – as healthcare providers or as families, friends, and neighbors – can help the elderly among us achieve and maintain valuable years near the end of their lives.
Successful aging involves subjective criteria that are difficult to assess with objective measurements. But recently, new studies have been published that attempt to do just that. Measurements and assessments have included self-rated health, participation in activities of daily living, independence, depression, cognition, walking time and distance, number of days spent in bed, strength of extremities, recent hospitalizations, perceived resilience, personality traits, and overall life satisfaction.
Across several studies, high levels of resilience and low levels of depression and physical disability were associated with more successful aging. No cause and effect can be concluded from the studies, but the results support the role of mental health in successful aging. Associations between sociodemographic factors are complex and inconsistent. In a recent gerontology analysis, wisdom was deemed an important factor in successful aging. People considered to be 'wise' – generally identified as those with superior judgment, insight, and spirituality – have better mental health and well-being than other people because they tend to participate in meaningful activities.
Perception is reality when it comes to aging successfully: if a person feels she has aged well, then she has. If, on the other hand, she does not believe she has aged successfully, she has not, regardless of objective measurements. Another recent study in Gerontologist concluded that elderly people who self-reported successful aging, despite a high level of physical disability among the population evaluated, used adaptation and coping strategies to align their perception of successful aging with their own experiences.
Still, improved physical and emotional functioning do lead to more successful aging. Not surprisingly, many factors that influence physical and emotional well-being are not confined to life's golden years, and variables that predict successful aging are apparent long before old age begins. Even young and middle-aged adults can control variables of biopsychosocial health, such as alcohol and tobacco use, marital stability, physical activity, body mass index, stress management, and education, that affect subjective and objective measurements of successful aging.
Understanding personal, cultural, and clinical perceptions of successful aging can lead to identification of interventions that can put healthy, wealthy, and wise years in your life and life in your years.


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Combo Platter$5.95
a mix of 2 koong todds, 2 spring rolls, and 2 crab rangoons served with sweet & sour sauce.
Koong Todd (6)$6.50
breaded shrimp deep-fried and served with sweet & sour sauce.
Koong Houm Pha (6)$6.50
fried jumbo shrimp and pork wrapped in an egg roll shell, served with plum sauce.
Spring Rolls (3)$3.95
clear noodles and assorted vegetable served with sweet & sour sauce.
Satay (4)$5.95
marinated chicken on a stick and served with cucumber sauce and peanut sauce.
Crab Rangoon (8)$4.25
cream cheese, crab meat, onion stuff in a wonton skin served with sweet & sour sauce.
Tow Hoo Tod$3.95
fried bean curd, served with sweet & sour sauce.
Tow Hoo Tod Sarm Rod$4.25
breaded tofu deep-fried and cooked with three flavor sauce.
Curry Puffs (5)$4.25
Deep-fried crust stuffed with potatoes, onion, chicken, curry powder served with cucumber sauce
(available After 3 P.m.)
Green Apple Salad$5.95
shredded green apple mixed with red onion, roasted coconut and cashew nut.
House Salad$5.95
lettuce served with fried tofu, egg, tomatoes, cucumber and peanut sauce.
Yum Gai$8.95
tomatoes, carrot, red onion, green onion, mint and chicken with spicy lime dressing.
Yum Neau$8.95
spicy slice beef with spicy lime dressing.
Phla Koong$9.95
grilled shrimp cooked with red onion, mint and spicy lime dressing.
(available After 3 P.m.)
Hot And Sour Soup$3.25
bamboo shoot, water chestnut and chicken in a hot & sour soup.
Fried Rice
Fried Rice
choice of chicken, pork, tofu or veggie
- 2 Scoops $9.95
- 1 Scoop $7.50
Fried Rice
beef or shrimp
- 2 Scoops $10.95
- 1 Scoop $8.50
Thai Fried Rice
fried rice with egg, onion, pea and carrot.
Basil Fried Rice
fried rice with fresh basil, string bean green pepper and white onion.
Garlic Fried Rice
fried rice with garlic and egg.
Pineapple Fried Rice
fried rice with pineapple, tomatoes, onion and egg.
Curry Fried Rice
fried rice with curry powder, onion, pea and egg.
Kow Pad Kana
fried rice with chinese broccoli and egg.
House Special Fried Rice
fried rice with bbq pork, thai sausage, onion, green onion and egg.
Kow Pad Nam Prik Pow
fried rice with cashew nut, onion, peapod and thai chili sauce.
choice of chicken, pork, tofu or veggie.
- 2 Scoops $9.95
- 1 Scoop $7.50
beef or shrimp
- 2 Scoops $10.95
- 1 Scoop $8.50
Pad Thai
sauteed thin rice noodle with egg, green onion, bean sprout and topped with crushed peanut.
Pad Thai Woonsene
transparent noodle with egg, bean sprout and green onion and topped with crushed peanut.
Pad Woonsene
transparent noodles with tomatoes, green onion, onion, black mushroom, carrot and egg.
Chow Mein
stir-fried egg noodles with broccoli, carrot, celery, onion, green onion and bean sprout.
Pad See Ew
sauteed thick rice noodle with egg, broccoli or chinese broccoli.
Spicy Noodle
stir-fried thick rice noodle with fresh basil, green pepper, and fresh chili.
Gai Koa
pan-fried thick rice noodle with beansprout, egg, green onion and crushed peanut.
Lard Na
thick rice noodle topped with broccoli and gravy sauce.
Pad Thai Curry
thin rice noodle with yellow curry, bean sprout, green onion, egg and crushed peanut.
Thai Specialties
(served With White Rice.)
Thai Specialties
choice of chicken, pork, tofu or veggie.
- 2 Scoops $9.95
- 1 Scoop $7.50
Thai Specialties
beef or shrimp
- 2 Scoops $10.95
- 1 Scoop $8.50
Pad Prik
green pepper, onion, green onion, bamboo shoot, and mushroom stir-fried in a brown sauce.
Pad Prik Khaing
thai hot curry with string bean and carrot.
Pad Bai Gra Prow
fresh basil leaves, green pepper, onion stir-fried with brown sauce.
Pad Prik Nor Mai
sauteed bamboo shoot, green onion, carrot, and fresh basil with brown sauce.
Nam Prik Pow
sauteed thai sweet chili sauce with green pepper, onion, green onions and cashew nut.
Pra Ram Don Doeng
steamed broccoli topped with peanut sauce.
Pad Cashew
cashew nut, onion, green onion, bamboo shoot, water chestnut with brown sauce.
Kana Prik Heing
stir-fried chinese broccoli with dried chili and oyster sauce.
Pad Almond
almond, celery, bamboo shoot, mushroom, green onion, green pepper and water chestnut.
stir-frid ginger, onion, green onion, celery, black mushroom with brown sauce.
Gai Sarm Rodd
breaded chicken with three flavor sauce.
Preaw Warn
pineapple, cucumber, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, green onion stir-fried with sweet & sour sauce.
Kra Tiem Prik Tai
sauteed garlic, black pepper, green onion, water chestnut with a brown sauce.
Kow Pode
stir-fried babycorn, carrot, onion, green onion and straw mushroom with a brown sauce.
Pad Pak
broccoli, carrot, celery, water chestnut, bamboo shoot mushroom, peapod and bean sprout with brown sauce.
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Cucumber Sauce$1.00
Steam Rice$1.50
Shrimp Chip$1.50
Spring Roll Sauce$0.50
Plum Sauce$0.50
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Ice Tea$1.75
Thai Ice Tea$1.75
Thai Ice Coffee$1.75
Hot Tea$1.75
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Portuguese Fisherman's Stew (Caldeirada a Pescadora)
Total Time: 35
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Here's a seafood casserole that isn't heavy or gloppy in the least. Based on a traditional Portuguese dish, it layers onion, white fish, potatoes, and tomatoes in a white wine broth--a symphony of harmonious flavors.
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 large onions, sliced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds or 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 2 pounds white fish, such haddock, flounder, or halibut
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
Set a 4- to 5-quart heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the oil. When sizzling, add the onions, garlic, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and coriander. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Place the fish in an even layer over the onions, then add the potatoes, tomatoes, bay leaf, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and wine. Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and gently simmer until the potatoes are done and the fish is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes.
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Ham Hock and Lentil Soup
Total Time
Prep 15 mins
Cook 1 hr 30 mins
I recently found this recipe on the Food TV website and have not tried it yet. It is one of Emeril's recipes.
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups onions, diced small
- 1 cup celery, diced small
- 1 cup carrot, diced small
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 3 -4 ham hocks
- 1 lb orange lentils
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute for 1 minute. Add the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered for about an hour, or until ham hocks are tender. Add the lentils and continue to cook 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove ham hocks and remove the meat. Add the ham back into the soup. Serve with a hearty crusty bread.
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I did a full recipe with one huge smoked ham hock which took nearly 2 hours to get to the tender stage and had to add about 1 1/2 cups of extra stock otherwise cooked as specified and 3 of us polished of the lot - I did use a low sodium stock and didn't add any salt as I think the ham hock gives enough of a salty flavour to the soup, served with slices of crusty bread and we had a delicious meal we all thoroughly enjoyed, thank you Normaone, made for Name that Ingredient tag game.
I actually came here to post the recipe, but found it already posted. I found it on Foodnetwork.com, tried it and really liked it. I used 3 double smoked ham hocks from Wholefoods and used green lentils instead of orange. I did think that it was a bit thick, meaning too much lentil. I think next time I'll use just half a pound instead of a whole pound of lentil. I like my soup slightly thinner. The flavor overall is very good.


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Willie Nelson Happy To Bring Farm Aid To North Carolina
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Willie Nelson says Raleigh is a good location for Farm Aid. The country legend and event co-founder explains that family farmers in North Carolina and throughout the Southeastern U.S. have "struggled to stay on the land," but they've also "pioneered new roads to economic sustainability." He adds that those who live in the region know "the value" of the farmers, and they offer "increasing opportunities for new farmers."Â
Nelson is once again leading the lineup for the Farm Aid concert, along with fellow Farm Aid co-founders Neil Young and John Mellencamp. Longtime supporter Dave Matthews is also on the bill, along with Jamey Johnson, Carlene Carter, Jack White, and others.Â
Farm Aid 2014 is set for the Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh on September 13th. Tickets go on sale Friday.Â
Through the annual Farm Aid concerts, the organization raises awareness and money to assist family farmers. Since its start in 1985, the charity has brought more than $45 million to fund programs that support family-run farms and promote the food they grow.Â
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Lord Rex
Long ago whilst the great druids whom first settled in this great land where still learning powerful spells and special enchantments the towers of Buriaed Knard where erected.The druids found many spots betwixt Mt Augmar and Augmar forest where a deep magic was found. The druids built these towers to try and learn this magic and to harness it. Some days ago after it was noted to all about these mystic locations that hold off Elementals the few brothers from the order of Eden in Glevum found out these towers and the magic surrounding them was the same as that which holds of the elemental monsters sent by the corrupt mage Victor Revelword. Many able-bodied men got together to build up camps at these mystic locations and since the majority of Glevum have settled in to the various campsites. I have been in this camp for little under a week now and to tell the truth I am happily surprised on how well people have been taking everything and going on as if nothing had happened. Of course people have great sadness in them along with the fear that what they once knew as home may never be that again, yet none seam to show it, which has been great in terms of moral.
At this camp the young wizard Gabriel of the Order of Eden is situated. he spends a lot of time at the top of the tower, engaging in many scrolls and practicing magic. I must say he is great company. Gabriel has enriched the children's minds with some cute little magic tricks, he is great with the little ones! their favorite trick is making small objects levitate.
Everyone else seams to be getting along well. people tell jokes, play games, eat and share with eachother. I myself have met some new faces who have really interesting backgrounds and I am very glad I had the opportunity to get to know them.
One of our scouts stumbled across a party of the "hand of corruption". all were sloughtered but the 2 leaders, whom we hope to get information about the whereabouts of the mage Victor from.
As I have said before people are still living fairly normal lives here, the soldiers still train many hours a day to keep up their strength and ability, if more hand of corruption comes, we will be ready.
Hey all, here is my challenge 5 entry, hope you like it!
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Politics Wake Up and Smell the Eyman
As promised, Tim Eyman yesterday filed two ballot measures seeking to repeal the gay civil rights bill. And as predicted, the reaction has been mainly: "Wow, what a jerk."
This morning's Seattle Times finds that while the Christian Coalition is (no surprise) supporting Eyman in his anti-gay crusade, others, like the Rev. Joseph Fuiten, who vehemently opposed the gay civil rights bill, aren't so sure a repeal campaign is a good idea.
In other words, Eyman can't even get the unanimous backing of religious extremists for this effort. Which is why Rep. Ed Murray (D-Seattle) sounds right on target when he tells The Times: "We can see [Eyman] for what he's always been… A member of the extreme right who is out of touch with moderate voters in this state."
And it only gets worse for Eyman in this morning's P-I, which finds that it's not just effete urban liberals who see Eyman's new campaign as distasteful:
Yelm resident Tony Engler, 47, said his view of Eyman has changed because of Monday's filing.
"I'm not gay or Christian, I'm not a right-wing whacko or a bleeding-heart, tree-hugging Evergreen liberal," Engler said.
"I'm just a guy who's partially disabled and who has laws set up out there to protect my rights to live as a human, not as some second-class citizen," he said. "I'm glad the Disability Act was established before Tim Eyman came along or I'd still be fighting high curbs in crosswalks.
"I used to think Tim Eyman was an OK kind of guy, fighting the good fight; now I see his true colors."
Yesterday, I noted on the Slog that Eyman had failed to answer a simple question that I emailed to him several days ago: Why are you doing this?
Well, this morning Eyman wrote me back and, just as he did with The Seattle Times (which this morning notes its own frustration in getting Eyman to talk about his motivations), stuck to his prepared talking points.
Eyman's email is below, and my response to his email is below that. As you'll see, I have more questions for Eyman. Hopefully he'll write back and share his answers with me and all the Slog's readers….
From: Tim Eyman
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:13:14 -0800
To: Eli Sanders
(1) The issue has become hopelessly politicized in Olympia
(2) The voters want to have the final say on this issue
(3) The voters overwhelmingly rejected government-imposed preferential treatment based on what group you belong to (race, gender, color, ethnicity, or national origin) when they overwhelmingly approved Initiative 200 in 1998. This measure(s) simply gives them the opportunity to reaffirm that
same principle in 2006, adding to the list of groups not getting preferential treatment to include sexual orientation or sexual preference.
To which I responded..
From: Eli Sanders
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:39:18 -0800
To: Tim Eyman
1. It seems to me you've only extended the amount of time in which this issue will be politicized. Do you really think you've de-politicized this debate by filing these ballot measures?
2. Do you have polling to back this claim up? Or are you just basing this claim on the "phone calls, faxes, and emails" you've said you are being "inundated" with?
3. This is, in my opinion, the greatest logical fallacy in your argument in favor of a ballot measure. The gay civil rights bill has nothing to do with "preferential treatment." It's about equal treatment. It doesn't establish quotas for the hiring of gays and lesbians. It just says you can't fire someone simply because he or she is gay.
Don't you think it's disingenuous for you to paint the gay civil rights bill as akin to "government-imposed preferential treatment" when it's clearly no such thing?
And: If you believe so strongly in the wisdom of the people, why confuse them with this type of sophistry?


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My husband and I had the usual Friday or Saturday night conversation: "Would you like to get something to eat?" "Sure, where would you like to go?" And then the stall happens when neither knows the answer for sure. Each has a taste for something, but what?
Cowboys and cowgirls have known for years that if you want something cooked right, like it was in the older days of the wild, wild West, get out the old iron skillet inherited from grandparents or the old trail cook. Add some really fresh meat and vegetables, and use tested recipes to whip up a good meal, and sit down in a comfortable environment to enjoy it with friendly folks. Southeast Texans and others visiting our part of the country can still do that today, except that they don't have to stand over the campfire and do the actual cooking.
One of the best Po'boys in Southeast Texas can be found in one of the most unlikely of places.
A Saturday night dinner date with my husband turned out to be a fun night at El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant in Beaumont. The brightly lit, festive atmosphere was the first thing to draw us into the cheery, comfortable and conveniently located eatery on the Eastex Freeway. Once inside, we found friendly servers and management, and very good food. When the salsa and chips were delivered to our table, we knew we were in good hands.
K, I'm officially hooked. I traveled to Lumberton to taste what many have said are the best hamburgers in our area, and we weren't disappointed. But the thing that won me over was Leah Sligar's famous homemade "butt rolls" at Dippity's.
Don't know about you, but I have always thought of popcorn as fun. When we make it at home with the grandchildren, it is to spread the fun and good times. When we attend a movie and order buttery popcorn, it is because we associate that taste with watching a good story on the big screen. When we use popcorn to make delightful balls, squares and bags, it is usually for Halloween or Valentine treats to share with those we love. What's not to love about popcorn? Especially when you have so many choices — 250 to be exact, with more on the way.
Are your taste buds asking for something different for lunch or dinner? Tired of the same old, same old, day after day, and perhaps really haven't decided what you'd like to try? Or, maybe you have a special date with someone you'd like to impress? May I suggest that you try Sol Mediterranean Grill at 4230 Calder in Beaumont, owned and managed by long-time food guru Dave Jones.
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant offers residents and visitors to Beaumont a taste of authentic Mexican fare without leaving our area. Owner and manager Able Martinez believes that keeping the food true to the old recipes people love and not succumbing to the Tex Mex flair is what makes his customers continue to eat with him. "Everything we make here is made by chefs who are from Mexico and understand the old ways. We are proud of our people and the food they cook and serve," he said.
Buddy Wilcox runs a tight ship at Cici's Pizza in Beaumont. The very busy owner/manager should know the ropes from his more than 10 years working for the company in the Dallas area. He has honed his skills to perfection in the five years he has owned the franchise in Beaumont.
Wilcox is a hands-on manager, busily handling the buffet line, helping answer customer questions, checking on hot pizzas coming out of the kitchen, and taking special orders for various combinations of toppings.
Have a hankering to try something just a bit different or simply want to hang out with friends and family? You might want to factor Starvin Marvin's at 2310 N. 11th Street in Beaumont into your thinking. Very casual atmosphere, good food, lots of fun, and a big patio to enjoy live music or sit and visit.
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GENEVA — The U.N.'s top human rights official warned Friday that mass killings in Libya, possibly of thousands, require the world to "step in vigorously" and immediately end a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters in the North African country.
As Libya faces growing diplomatic pressure from around the world, the U.N. High Commissioner spoke with the most urgency yet by a U.N. official, citing estimates that thousands may have died at the hands of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's security forces, possibly amounting to crimes against humanity.
"The crackdown in Libya of peaceful demonstrations is escalating alarmingly with reported mass killings, arbitrary arrests, detention and torture of protesters," Navi Pillay told the U.N. Human Rights Council during a daylong emergency meeting. "Tanks, helicopters and military aircraft have reportedly been used indiscriminately to attack the protesters. According to some sources, thousands may have been killed or injured."
Diplomats on the 47-nation council debated whether to call for Libya's ouster from the council, in what would be an unprecedented suspension of one of its own members. It will also decide whether to heed Pillay's call for an independent U.N.-led probe of abuses in Libya.
It was only last May that the former U.S. enemy was elected to the Geneva-based body as part of a series of attempts at political rehabilitation on the world stage.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also was to meet with the powerful U.N. Security Council later Friday in New York to consider possible sanctions against Libya.
European nations were leading the effort to condemn Gadhafi's regime that has ruled for 42 years but now appears to have lost control of large parts of the country.
"The world is watching you, the world will hold you to account," British Prime Minister David Cameron told reporters Friday, referring to Gadhafi's regime. "International justice has a long reach and a long memory."
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in a statement on Friday that Libya must not be allowed any "further exacerbation of the situation, the destruction of the civilian population." It is the Kremlin's strongest criticism yet of Libya.
Pillay reminded the council that Gadhafi had urged his supporters to battle protesters and "attack them in their lairs."
"Any official, at any level, ordering or carrying out atrocities and attacks can be held criminally accountable," she said.
It is the first time that the Geneva-based council has held a special session to scrutinize one of its members. Libya's ambassador did not attend, but some of its allies spoke out against sudden measures to punish Gadhafi.
Nigeria and China were among those who condemned the violence but rejected the call to suspend Libya from the council.
Pakistan's ambassador, Zamir Akram, said the 57 members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference "strongly condemn the excessive use of force" in Libya.
"Muslims will no longer tolerate inequalities and injustice," he told the council. "A new dawn has come. The rules of the game have changed. Those who do not embrace it will be swept away."
Akram made no mention of supporting Libya's suspension from the council.
Also Friday, a Paris-based Libyan official said Libya's ambassadors to France and to the U.N. cultural and education organization UNESCO had quit Friday, the latest Libyan official of abandon the regime.
Gadhafi's response to the uprising in his country has been the harshest by any Arab leader in the wave of protests that has swept the Middle East recently, toppling the presidents of Libya's neighbors Egypt and Tunisia.
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I loved this recipe. Made it for a birthday celebration. As a Foodie - I loved the process - the knife work - the prep on the shrimp - the colors and textures and flavors coming together. As a guest - anything with Shrimp says "I must be special" for the host to put this much expense and work into a dish. And the fact that it is delicious is just icing on the cake! I omitted the olive oil and didn't miss it a bit. Served it on flat crisp corn tortillas from the market vs. chips. They are more traditional (in Mexico) and the thinner, lighter flavor allows the centerpiece to be the ceviche, not the chips.
Shrimp Ceviche
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Traditional ceviche consists of raw seafood tossed with an acidic marinade (think: citrus juice or vinegar) that "cooks" the fish. We cook the shrimp before marinating it. This recipe originally appeared on Emeril Green, Emeril Lagasse's cooking show on Planet Green. Lagasse has his own brand of frozen wild American shrimp, which meet strict U.S. environmental standards. The shrimp taste sweet and "they just smell like the sea," according to Emeril. Serve this with tostones (fried plantain chips) or tortilla chips. (Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.)
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I do agree that this recipe has a lot of knife work involved, but it's totally worth it. I too used precooked frozen shrimp and just thawed it out.. a lot less hassle and no heat in the kitchen. I have to agree that the orange juice is essential, not only does it cut the acidity but it also adds a brightness to the ceviche. I forgot the olive oil but honestly, I don't think it needs it. Don't be scared of the serrano peppers! As long as you remove the seeds as suggested, it won't be too spicy. Trust me, I'm a wimp and this was probably too mild for me.. I might leave some seeds in the future.. just a tad.. but I will definitely be making this again!
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This was really delicious!
This was really delicious! Made it for Cinco de Mayo, and served it in Margarita glasses. I used crab meat instead of shrimp (already cooked and from King Crab legs). Also didn't have any chilis but used pepper flakes and a dash of chili powder instead. My husband loved it!
When I am repeatedly asked to bring this specific appetizer to a dinner party, you know its good. I made it with shrimp, scallops, and lobster (langostinas). Skipped the cucumber. Totally disagree with leaving out the orange. It is critical to softening the acidic taste commonly found in most ceviche
I've made this a total of 3 times so far. The 3rd time I took it to work for a potluck and everyone ate it all. They loved it and requested I bring it again. It's really good. I just have sensitive skin so I have to wear gloves when handling the citrus and most especially, the chiles.
This is one of my favorite recipes! It's light and healthy and absolutely delicious!
I tend to use the pre-cooked small shrimp from the grocery store freezer because it's usually the least expensive option. I just defrost them in cold water and drain.
It's a bit time consuming with all the dicing, but absolutely worth it!! I would recommend cutting the oil just a bit. It always comes out a little too oily when I use the full amount. It's delicious either way!


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A former assistant youth minister at the Rochester First Church of the Nazarene has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl, according to the Oakland County Sheriffs Office.
Gideon Slusher, 25, of Oakland Township was arraigned Wednesday at the 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills on two charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and two charges of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct…. Police said that in February, when the girl was 15, Slusher sexually assaulted her in a youth group room at the church.
Police said Slusher started calling the girl from the Academy of Waterford, where he was an eighth-grade teacher, because his wife had become curious about all of the phone calls and texting between the two. He also set up an e-mail account, so he could write to the teen without his wife knowing, police said.
It was in late February that Slusher allegedly assaulted the teen in the youth group room.
According to this roundup of 2005 "e-tidings" from the First Church of the Nazarene, both Slusher and his wife are preachers' kids.
Congratulations to Gideon Slusher and Sarah Crum who were married on May 14th at Rochester Church. Gideon is the son of Rev. Gary & Cheryl Slusher of Southwest Church and Sarah is the daughter of Rev. Larry and Ruth Crum of Rochester Church.


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- In the real world, the RX-78-2 and the other Project V mobile suits were decked out in a Toyetic paint scheme to sell the show to kids. In-universe, they were prototypes, and prototype jet fighters in the 1970s and 80s were painted in similar bright and bold colours. Here's an example.
- Why do Zeon mobile suits always have that one red eye? It's a Visual Pun of sorts on how they never seem to win. In Japanese culture daruma dolls are used as a sort of good luck charm to wish for success in an upcoming endeavor, like studying for an exam or running for political office. You paint on one eye when you start and the other when you succeed. The implication is obvious.
- By choosing to use colonies instead of the planets, the writers cleverly sidestep the research work needed to make terra-forming seem scientifically plausible.
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- At first glance Lalah's cheerful appearance seems out of place, considering her past is similar to that of another young lady. But then it's revealed that the Flanagan Institute considered her their star student and she was subjected to testing out Newtype weaponry, and later in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack Char reveals he regrets using Lalah like a machine. Adding this together, it begins to sound very similar to a certain girl in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam who was a Newtype guinea pig for weapons and subjected to massive amounts of torture and Mind Rape, while displaying an identical cheerful disposition that seemed off. No wonder Lalah seemed happy after she died.
- Let's not forget that, before being taken in by the Flanagan institute, Char found Lalah in the streets. Who knows what kind of life she left back then.
- According to the manga adaptation Gundam: The Origin, Lalah was working for an abusive man who forced her to use her power to cheat at the roulette and similar things, and was beaten quite often.
- Let's not forget that, before being taken in by the Flanagan institute, Char found Lalah in the streets. Who knows what kind of life she left back then.


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Those flu bugs are nasty this year, and with so many families spending time together over the holidays, it is likely that you or someone close to you will catch it. The information that crosses my desk about avoiding contagious illnesses is consistent. WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN. Washing your hands at every step in the food preparation process will certainly help from spreading those germs. Whenever you touch your face or hair, or after sneezing or coughing into your hand you will want to wash. Reminding children to wash up after they have been playing outside, or with the family ...
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UPDATED on Monday 19 March, 11:00am
A 30-year-old Chinese national has been charged with voluntarily causing hurt in committing a robbery after he allegedly hijacked a taxi and killed a 34-year-old cleaner.
Police said the charge was read to him at the Changi General Hospital (CGH), where he is warded.
If convicted, the suspect can be sentenced to between five and 20 years in jail and at least 12 strokes of the cane.
Investigations into the death allegedly caused by the suspect are ongoing and more charges are expected to be tendered against him for that, police added.
A cleaner was instantly killed when he was hit by a hijacked taxi driven by a passenger at the Budget Terminal on Saturday morning.
According to Channel NewsAsia, the cleaner was a Malaysian named Chandra Mogan who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 7:13am. His family lives in Johor and he is survived by four children.
Police have arrested the driver of the Citicab taxi, who is believed to have taken over the wheel after an argument with the original taxi driver.
Witnesses said the suspect, believed to be a technician, tried to flee the scene after the crash but was stopped by the public, reported CNA. The Sunday Times said he was later arrested by police inside the terminal area.
The force of the crash along the Budget Terminal driveway smashed the glass entrance next to a McDonald's restaurant.
What caused hijack?
According to The Sunday Times, cab driver, Yeow Chuwee Lam, 57 said he picked up his passenger at Still Road in the Katong area.
His passenger was in an upbeat mood as he was returning home to China to see his family. However, halfway through the journey, he seemed to snap and repeatedly accused Yeow of "hiding his belongings".
When Yeow denied taking any belongings, his passenger turned violent and began assaulting him on the neck and ear.
That's when Yeow stopped the cab, activated the distress button and tried to get out of the cab. He was then pushed out onto the road. His passenger also exited the taxi, continued to attack Yeow before getting back into the taxi and driving off.
Yeow suffered superficial wounds and was taken to CGH for medical treatment after police arrived at the scene.
The Chinese national was arrested but was admitted to CGH for cuts on his head.