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fermented red beet slices
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I am in love.
With my fermenting husband, and these fermented beets.
Vibrant, colorful, crunchy, tangy, salty, probiotic, raw.
Last summer he experimented with sauerkraut, the old-fashioned way. In a ceramic crock, with a rock as a weight. It was beyond gross. Under the rock was blue, green, gray, and white mold. Supposedly, this is to be expected. Nothing wrong a little (or a lot of) mold, they say. My response? "Yuck, no!"
So I bought some glass crocks with loose fitting glass lids. And tried fermenting diced beets. They were equally disgusting. The brine became as thick as honey and everything turned brown. These were dispatched to the compost bin.
We learned about fancy-dancy German crocks with air locks in the lids. They are lovely, prevent mold and spoilage, but cost three figures. That would make for some expensive veggies.
Then Vince's engineering nature kicked in. And his frugal streak. I will let him explain from here.
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Simple Raw Fermented Sliced Beets
The recipe is simple enough, but I wanted the fermentation process to be just as simple.
Normally fermented pickles are done in a crock or glass container with a weight on top to keep the contents below the brine level. And then you have mold and scum that needs to be occasionally and regularly removed. This is not a nice task, and rather off-putting for some.
Another common practice is to use a large plastic bag filled with additional brine as a weight and a seal against mold and scum. But it doesn't always work and can spring a leak.
The method I like best is to use an air lock to keep out the exchange of air during fermentation. Off gassing is allowed by the air lock during fermentation while maintaining an air seal, thus eliminating almost all mold/scum growth.
To begin with, you will need the right equipment. Any size jar will work, just adjust the recipe to fill it. But the jar cap is not typical. I made the air lock cap by purchasing a simple inexpensive air lock from a beer and wine making store. It cost less than $1. Then I fitted it to a standard jar lid by drilling a hole and sealing the air lock into the hole with silicone caulking. I've made several of these for different size jar lids, regular and wide-mouth. You will also need a small weight to keep the beets submerged in the brine. We went weight hunting at a local re-sale shop and found small round glass coasters that just fit into my jars. The weight has to be made of materials that are not reactive with the brine. Glass works great. Marble, and the previous rock, started to dissolve in the brine.
Half-sour pickles. What?
My recipe is based on the basic Half-Sour Brine recipe from Joy of Pickling by Linda Ziedrich, with a couple of added ingredients.
Half-sour pickles are not pickles stopped half way through the process. They are pickles that are fermented in lower salt brine.
Classic full sour fermented pickles are fermented in a brine of 5 to 8 percent salt to water ratio by weight. Half-sour pickles are fermented in a 3.5 percent salt brine.
Half-sour pickles also do not take as long to ferment as full sour pickles. These beets will be ready to eat after about 2 weeks in a dark location at room temperature.
light streaming through paper thin fermented beets
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Fermented Red Beet Slices
1 quart jar
1 air-lock cap
1 glass weight
fresh beets – thinly sliced. Estimate 6 to 8 medium beets.
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups water
1 tablespoon pickling salt
Begin by thinly slicing your washed raw red beets. Do not remove the stem end, use it as a handle while shaving off the very thin slices. I use a mandolin to slice the beets, but you could slice the beets with a knife.
Pack the beets into your jar until you are within about 1-1/2 inches from the top. Add the ground cloves and cinnamon. Place your weight onto the sliced beets.
Mix brine in a separate container until the salt is dissolved. Pour the brine mixture over the beet slices until it completely covers all the slices and yet is below 1/2 inch from the top of the jar. Save any unused brine, you will need it later.
Install the air lock cap and fill the air lock half way with additional brine mixture. Set aside in a dark location at room temperature. Place a saucer or plate under the jar to catch any possible spillage as the fermentation process "breathes". Bubbling should start within days and slow after a couple of weeks. Keep the air lock half filled with brine during the process adding more if needed.
At the end of 2 weeks, remove the weight and replace the air lock with a regular cap. I found the top layer of beets where a bit off color, but where easily removed. Refrigerate and enjoy.
fresh beets
photo by lsimon
More notes from Linda:
Use organic veggies. Fermenting cultivates bacteria and yeast that come with your veggies. They will have more if they aren't sprayed with killing chemicals.
Vince talks about room temperature. That will vary of course. We put our ferments in the basement when our temperatures are over 85 degrees. If your veggies are bubbling vigorously and so much brine has overflowed that the beets appear "dry", move them to cooler quarters. And add more brine.
We have used this equipment for sauerkraut with caraway, shredded carrots with thyme, cucumber pickles, and hot radishes. The cabbage, carrots, and cukes where as wonderful as the beets. The radishes were musty and nasty. So far, four hits and a miss. We are waiting on green beans and garlic.
What delicious fun!
Are you fermenting yet?


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Mussel quarantine lifted by state health department
The annual mussel quarantine has been lifted for Northern Humboldt County. The California Department of Public Health said recent testing has showed toxins have declined to a safe level. The only area of California still under the health advisory is Los Angeles County from Cabrillo Point to the Orange County line.
Paralytic shellfish poisoning or P-S-P is quite dangerous. It can create a tingling around the mouth and fingertips within a few minutes to a few hours after ingesting shellfish. These symptoms are typically followed by loss of balance, lack of muscular coordination, slurred speech and difficulty swallowing. In severe poisonings, complete muscular paralysis and death from asphyxiation can occur. And, although officials have lifted the quarantine on mussels, the State Department of Public Health says it's important to be aware of current restrictions and advisories.
To learn more, you can call the Biotoxic Information Line at: 1-800-553-4133

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How We Can Help In The Fight Against Hunger
We have all seen the commercials on T.V. of families not having enough food. Parents doing without so their children can have a meal. Hunger is a universal problem. Hunger does not just exist "over there" — every day in every community our neighbors are experiencing this devastating issue. This month in East Texas we are supporting East Texas Food Bank Hunger Action Month. In just thirty days we could stomp out hunger by implementing the three action items below.


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I adore pumpkin. Its bright orange shell is such a relief, during a season when the grey of winter is settling in. But my love of pumpkin goes beyond its brilliant color. Its luscious texture and earthy sweetness make it perfect for baking all kinds of desserts: pumpkin creme brulee, classic pie, breads and cheesecake. When pumpkin is pureed smooth, it has a custard-like texture, so it lends itself beautifully to this silky cheesecake. For a nice contrast to cheesecake, add candied almond crunch and a dollop of Amaretto whipped cream.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Makes: one 8-inch square cake
Prep time: 30 minutes
Bake time: 1 ¼ hours
Skill: Easy
For the crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 9 crackers)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
3 packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 can or 15 ounces pureed roasted pumpkin
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the almond crunch:
1 cup raw slivered almonds
1 cup sugar
pinch salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon egg white
For the Amaretto whipped cream:
1 cup heavy whipped cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon Amaretto
To make the crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch square cake pan and line with parchment.
In a food processor, mix together the graham crackers, brown sugar, salt and butter. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press it out in an even layer. Bake for about 12 minutes, until it starts to color. Let cool on a rack.
In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed with the paddle attachment for about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and mix for another 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar and mix for about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides after each. Add the pumpkin, sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt. Mix for 30 seconds.
Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the cooled crust. Place the cheesecake in the oven on a cookie sheet that has about a 1/4-inch hot water in it. This will help the cheesecake bake evenly and have a silky texture. Turn the oven down to 325°F and bake for about an hour or until it is just set in the middle.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
To make the almond crunch topping:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment.
In a bowl mix together the almonds, sugar, salt, zest, and egg white.
Spread the almond mixture onto the cookie sheet and bake for about 1o minutes. With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the almonds, so the edges don't get too much color. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown. Let the crunch cool completely and then break into small pieces.
To serve the cheesecake:
Using a sharp, thin bladed knife dipped in hot water, cut the cheesecake into 16 pieces.
Whip the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar and Amaretto until medium peaks.
Serve the cheesecake with the whipped cream and almond crunch and I found these tasty figs at the co-op.
Zoë François, author of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day and Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads in Five Minutes a Day, studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. She now calls Minneapolis her home, where she has worked with some of the top talent in the culinary world — Steven Brown, Andrew Zimmern and many chefs at the D'Amico company. In addition to writing, Zoë teaches baking classes and consults at restaurants. You can find her writing and recipe creations on Devour, on her baking blog, zoebakes.com and on the site, www.breadin5.com.


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Aloha from State Historic Preservation Division!
Mission Statement
The State Historic Preservation Division of DLNR works to preserve and sustain reminders of earlier times which link the past to the present. SHPD's three branches, History and Culture, Archaeology, and Architecture, strive to accomplish this goal through a number of different activities. The division's statewide Inventory of Historic Properties contains information on more than 38,000 historic sites in Hawai`i. Reviews of development projects are the primary means of lessening the effects of change on our historic and cultural assets.
The Burial Sites Program, the Certified Local Government Program, the Historic Preservation Program, maintenance of the Hawai`i and National Register of Historic Places, SHPD's Information and Education Program, and Inter-agency Archaeological Services, are designed to promote the use and maintenance of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of Hawai`i's citizens and visitors.
I ulu no ka lālā i ke kumu. The branches grow because of the trunk.
(Without our ancestors we would not be here.)
`Ōlelo No`eau # 1261
SHPD's three branches, Architecture, Archaeology, and History & Culture, collectively strive to preserve and protect Hawai`i's historic identity. In Hawai`i, looking back is an integral part of going forward. SHPD is a part of ensuring that Hawai`i's treasured past is here for future generations.
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Mr. Solomon is a member of the U.S. Senior Executive Service. Since becoming FERC Solicitor, he has received the FERC Exemplar of Public Service Award, the Chairman's Medal, and the Chairman's Executive Leadership Award. He is a Master in the Edward Coke Appellate Inn of Court and an active member of the Energy Bar Association.
Before becoming Solicitor, Mr. Solomon was Associate and Deputy Solicitor (2001-2006), a Legal Advisor to FERC Commissioners Bailey and Hebert (1998-2001), a Deputy Assistant General Counsel (1991-1998), and a trial attorney in the Solicitor's Office (1988-1991). Before coming to FERC in 1988, he was an associate attorney at Newman & Holtzinger, a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in energy and regulatory matters.
Mr. Solomon received his law degree in 1985 from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri and his undergraduate degree in 1982 from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


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The majority of my research centers around Russell Co, Kentucky, but I also research my husband's line from Kankakee Co, Illinois.
This photo is a picture of my grandmother, who my mother says I look just like and who was shy, like me.


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im making a server side REST based python api that receives request and has to be async where return value shouldnt block users usual chores with the site.
I posted a relevant question here : http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1823 ... sgi-bottle
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Tooting & Mitcham captain Lee Hall says the changing room was in shock when Roberto Forzoni told them he had been "asked to resign" following the 5-2 defeat at Hythe Town.
The Terrors are second from bottom of the Ryman League Division One South table having picked up six points from the first 24 available - but Hall says the team were right behind Forzoni and that it was too early to wield the axe.
After a feisty encounter on Saturday, where Forzoni was sent to the stands by the referee, the Tooting players returned to the changing room to be delivered the news by Forzoni himself.
Hall said: "It was weird. During the game on Saturday the referee was abysmal and it got a little feisty with tackles flying in and the referee blowing his whistle every five seconds.
"There was another bad decision against us and Roberto said something the to linesman, who called the referee over and Roberto was sent to the stands with about five minutes to go.
"After the game, we all got back in the dressing room and Roberto came in and told us he had been asked to resign. We could not believe it, some of the lads were upset. He was in shock himself.
"What people don't realised is that Roberto and his staff do so much for the club. Some of the boys don't realise how good they had it - from making sure the kit is clean to buying us things like bananas, sports drinks and even jelly babies for energy, out of their own pocket."
He added: "I don't know who told who told him to resign but he had a phone call and that was that."
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DETROIT - Robocalls are definitely among the most annoying calls you receive whether on the traditional land line or your cell phone.
"They're annoying," said one consumer. "It's like an invasion of privacy," said another man.
Now, new rules are in effect and they're designed to make it more difficult for marketers to interrupt your day.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act has been around for a long time. The act has banned robocalls without consent since 1991 will says that consent must be in writing. It will apply to auto dial and auto texts as well.
Some companies are already looking for ways to get around the new law. Some have added new language to their online request for information forms.
An example of one such company's form reads, " I consent to be called back from Gaylord Security at the phone number provided, including cellular, which may be generated from an automated phone dialing system."
This past summer one couple thought they were signing up for a free cruise, but they were also giving permission for a company to market to them.
"I've never seen that before, " said the victim.
Burying callback consent in fine print will now be forbidden.
"It can't be hidden. It must be clear and conspicuous on the page," said one consumer expert.
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The Crap We Missed – Thursday 12.13.12
Welcome to Thursday's The Crap We Missed which turned out to be another sizable gallery that I take as a sign from the universe telling me that filling the Internet with Z-list cleavage and Columbine Grieco is noble work. Let's start off though, with some innocent hobbit foreplay, followed by a slightly more explicit pile of dogshit (far left), then you'll learn exactly what ANY man standing next to Channing Tatum looks like to a woman and finally, JESUS CHRIST, CHRIS CHRISTIE!!
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THE self-styled ''world's most famous detective'', Frank Monte, has accused a rival private eye of working with police and former clients to ruin his career.
Mr Monte is appealing a decision by NSW Police not to renew his private investigator's licence on the grounds he is not a fit and proper person and allegedly uses fictitious identities.
Police say Mr Monte runs or is connected to a string of companies including Parker Taylor, Mason Steele, Morgan Turner Freeman, MTFPI, Jack Diamond Private Detective, Jack Lewis Private Detective and Monte Investigations Services.
On Monday, two witnesses told the Administrative Decisions Tribunal that they paid thousands of dollars to one of the companies allegedly connected to Mr Monte, yet no work was carried out.
The two witnesses claimed when they sought proof of work, a report or a refund, Mr Monte responded with a torrent of insults and abuse.
In July, the police's Security Licensing and Enforcement Directorate told Mr Monte his licence would not be renewed.
In an appeal against that decision, Mr Monte's barrister, Niall Carney, told the tribunal his client's long-time business rival, Warren Mallard, ''has been in contact with police and orchestrated this whole case''.
Mr Carney said documents he received last Friday show Mr Mallard sent an email in September in which he refers to the years he (Mr Mallard) has devoted to bringing Mr Monte down. He asked Judicial Member Stephen Montgomery to adjourn the hearing until February. ''My client's livelihood is on the line. The allegations are serious,'' Mr Carney said.
Mr Mallard, a former police officer, runs Lyonswood Investigations and Forensic Group, which looks into cases such as suspected affairs, fraud and missing persons, for a fee.
''[Mr Mallard] has been in touch with every witness called in this case,'' Mr Carney said.
''We say it taints the whole investigation and we need to see to what extent this orchestration of witnesses has occurred.''
However, Tom Howard, for the Commissioner of Police, said Mr Mallard had been in contact with some of the witnesses because they sought his advice following their experience with Mr Monte.
''These consumers have paid money for services not performed,'' Mr Howard said. ''Mr Mallard has encouraged them to go to police … they were not put up to it by Mr Mallard.''
A Victorian man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, paid $5500 to a company allegedly run by Mr Monte to investigate a man making serious criminal allegations against him.
A ''Mark Strong'' - allegedly a pseudonym used by Mr Monte - said he was unable to pass on the fruits of his investigation on advice of his solicitor, before asking for another $15,000 to $20,000.
''He is simply a con artist,'' the witness said.
A decade ago Mr Monte had to pulp his memoir, The Spying Game, after the Federal Court found he had concocted a series of lies claiming he had been employed by the Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace. Mr Monte claimed Gianni Versace had been murdered because of his Mafia dealings.
Mr Monte was bankrupted when he failed to pay $400,000 awarded to the Versaces.
Mr Mallard declined to comment while the matter was before the tribunal.
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ENG Voice Actor?
I noticed he has an English VA listed, but I didn't think anything with his ENG voice was released yet. (Dub hasn't gotten that far, Storm 3 isn't out yet, etc.) So was there some sort of confirmation of this? --DeadmanNK (talk) 03:24, February 24, 2013 (UTC)
- The only possible credible source I can think of is the Storm 3 demo, if the credits include VAs from the rest of the game. Other than that, I don't think there's a VA imdb-like site. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 03:39, February 24, 2013 (UTC)
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique
I don't think he ever used that, why is it in the Jutsu list --FirePit (talk) 20:09, February 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Apparently he used it in a game. The infobox isn't supposed to list them in characters infoboxes, but there seams to be a bug in the system. Jacce | Talk | Contributions 20:25, February 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Oh, it doesn't even say "Game only" :S --FirePit (talk) 20:30, February 26, 2013 (UTC)
- The "game only" tag isn't supposed to be used in character infoboxes, just techniques infoboxes. Jacce | Talk | Contributions 20:38, February 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Oh, it doesn't even say "Game only" :S --FirePit (talk) 20:30, February 26, 2013 (UTC)
Is he really in Road To Ninja? i haven't heard of Yagura making an appearance at allin this movie, from any of the info we've gotten. :P--RexGodwin (talk) 21:00, March 15, 2013 (UTC)
He is--Elveonora (talk) 21:18, March 15, 2013 (UTC)
thats helpful. -_- well how, what is his role? and what proof is there of him being in it?--RexGodwin (talk) 23:35, March 15, 2013 (UTC)
- We do not know His role in the Movie because it hasn't came out on DVD (and thus suitible for online viewing). In the character design art for the Movie, that came out a handful of months ago, He was there. Thus signifying that He appears in the afformentioned movie.--Yomiko-chan (talk) 23:40, March 15, 2013 (UTC)
i recall seeing art like that for Fu, why isn't she listed to be in the movie?--RexGodwin (talk) 23:54, March 15, 2013 (UTC):
- She isn't already listed?O_o--Yomiko-chan (talk) 00:20, March 16, 2013 (UTC)
I don't recall exactly who, but I remember someone trustworthy saying that Yagura himself doesn't appear, but he's mentioned in some way, something like "previous Mizukage" or something. Fū neither appears nor is mentioned, they just had concept art released about the same time. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 03:02, March 16, 2013 (UTC)
Actually Yagura himself appears, the other Jinchuriky do not, they might have been planned to appear as of the concept art, but that would be boring. He has no role at all other than being a jinchuriky hunted and killed by Emo Naruto, so I guess no one would want to see 8 more or less identical scenes. The movie comes on DVD in a month or so--Elveonora (talk) 11:15, March 16, 2013 (UTC)
- I've watched the movie (Korean dubbed version), the only jinchūriki that appeared in the movie is Yugito Nii not Yagura. And as Elveonora said before, she appeared when she was hunted by Menma. —Shakhmoot (Talk) 22:21, March 20, 2013 (UTC)
That's weird, I could have sworn it was him, but then again, the footage was of a low quality.--Elveonora (talk) 23:26, March 20, 2013 (UTC)
The only character who could possibly be Yagura, but didn't look like him, is the person Menma is carrying like a corpse when he first see him, when he's first approached by Tobi. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 20:06, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
Hōzuki Clan
Given how jinchūriki are often related to the Kage of their villages. Given Yagura's status as a jinchūriki and appearance, he may be a relative of the Nidaime Mizukage and a part of the Hōzuki Clan.--22.214.171.124 (talk) 14:38, March 29, 2013 (UTC)Reliops
You don't know for sure so why would you bring this up? I'd rather drop the subject my friend --User:Jmootam1999Loves Naruto 14:42, March 29, 2013 (UTC)
We don't list maybes.--Elveonora (talk) 14:43, March 29, 2013 (UTC)
Hiru aint a Senju either --East Dragons Feast 16:40, March 29, 2013 (UTC)
Pretty much, not all Kages have to be blood related--Elveonora (talk) 17:03, March 29, 2013 (UTC)
Yagura's death and rin having 3tails bijuu....
Was during or before the third shinobi world war. As Rin had it shortly after Obitos "Death". Now here is the problem with that whole thing... Obito was shown controlling Yagura while he was alive.. yet Obito was only around 13-14 here and he JUST left the confounds of Mountain Graveyard for the first time.. Rin having the 3 tails is a plothole. ItachiWasAHero (talk) 02:55, June 9, 2013 (UTC)
- Rin was the jinchuriki of the Three-Tails during the Third Shinobi World War. Yagura became the jinchuriki at some point after and we don't know how long that was. There is somewhere in the ballpark of a 20+ year gap between the Third War and the start of the series, Tobi could have taken control of Yagura any within that.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 06:27, June 9, 2013 (UTC)
Hmm... I didn't think about that. ItachiWasAHero (talk) 22:34, June 9, 2013 (UTC)
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
In Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, Yagura uses a combo of taijutsu (named Water Style: Water Mortar) involving water release. Not worthy to create a page with this technique? → Rafael Uchiha 14:20, November 19, 2013 (UTC)
Would it be pointless to put anything he said in Kisame's flashback as a quote? considering hes Obito's puppet. :P--RexGodwin (talk) 01:39, February 10, 2014 (UTC)


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New research has found young fussy eaters are frustrating their parents by wasting huge amounts of food - but the best way to stop such poor eating is by parents not giving in to it, the British Dietetic Association tells Lisa Salmon.
By Lisa Salmon
With food prices sky-high, young fussy eaters are costing the nation's families a fortune.
New Mumsnet research shows that 86% of parents end up throwing away part of their children's main meal, even though nearly half (45%) of mums and dads spend more on food now than a year ago.
Separate research, from the European Toddler Nutrition Index (ETNI), shows that UK toddlers are the most likely in Europe to refuse food (69%), with 43% of UK mums letting their toddler get away with not eating certain foods, and 38% giving in to their child's food refusal within the first five minutes.
Not surprisingly, toddlers' fussy eating leaves half of mums frustrated, another 38% worried, and some even angry (12%).
The Mumsnet survey, which was commissioned to launch Food February, a month-long celebration of food and nutrition on the parents' networking site, found that only 12% of parents have a rule that their children eat everything on their plate, and two-thirds (66%) of mums and dads finish off their children's leftovers.
"Parents often go to huge lengths to lovingly cater for their family's food tastes but it doesn't seem to be stopping the waste," says Mumsnet co-founder Justine Roberts.
"Very few of us insist on our children finishing their meals and instead the majority of parents end up polishing off the leftovers."
For the sake of parents' waistlines, purses and peace of mind, they need to be stricter at the table, explains British Dietetic Association spokesperson Melissa Little.
"Pretty much every toddler will go through a fussy eating phase," she warns, "and it's how you deal with that phase that dictates how long it lasts.
"Parents need to be firm to help their children learn to eat properly."
The European Toddler Nutrition Index, which was commissioned by GrowingUpMilkInfo.com, found that nearly one in 10 (8%) UK toddlers frequently fling food they don't like at the wall or on the floor in protest.
But Little warns: "The really important thing is not to make a big deal out of fussy eating.
"Don't let your child see you getting worked up, because if they do, they'll get worked up too. They're looking for attention.
"Don't get angry, don't threaten, coerce, bribe or blackmail them to eat. Take a really relaxed approach, give them what you normally give them and let them take it or leave it."
But there lies the crux for many parents - if they allow their child to leave food and don't react, the child may end up going hungry.
Don't worry about it, says Little, who stresses that while children may go to bed hungry for one, two or even three nights, usually by the third night of going to bed hungry, they'll learn that they eat their dinner or they won't get anything else.
"They'll be fine eaters after that," she says.
Little explains that if parents constantly give in to kids and make them something else because they won't eat their dinner, they'll never learn to eat correctly.
"It's better to have a few days of them not eating properly to make sure they eat properly in the long-run than making them something different every time.
"Children are very stubborn and very smart, but they'll never starve themselves. If they know you're not going to give in, they will eventually eat what they're given."
Studies show that it can take up to 20 attempts at trying a food before a child will like/eat it - so parents shouldn't give up on a food the first time a child refuses it.
"You have to give them the opportunity to like it over time," Little stresses.
In a bid to encourage good eating and behaviour, many toddlers are rewarded with junk food, with the ETNI finding that four in 10 mums (39%) give their child sweets, biscuits, fizzy drinks and chocolate for eating or behaving well.
In addition, the Mumsnet survey found 48% of parents bribe their children to eat vegetables.
"We would recommend no bribery," says Little.
"If you're giving them a pudding it should be something healthy like a yoghurt or fruit, regardless of whether they eat their dinner or not, but it shouldn't be cakes or biscuits.
"If you really want to reward them, give them stickers or a trip to the park or something similar.
"If you give them a cake or biscuit for eating their dinner, it's like saying the treat is the best thing in the world and the dinner they've eaten was like a punishment to eat - it puts different weightings on foods."
Little warns that many of the foods children turn their noses up at are foods their parents don't like either - so to get the child to eat a particular food, it's helpful for mum or dad to eat the food themselves too, and eat it together as a family.
"You are your child's biggest role model, you're the person they learn their eating skills from and they have to see you cooking and eating at the table to learn the correct behaviour," says Little.
"Eating together as a family creates really good mealtime behaviour. Just say to them you'll have what the rest of the family have, and if you don't like it, tough."
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Trader Joe's isn't like other grocery chains. Aside from having a great selection of healthy(ish) food and nice wines, it's typically a pretty small store, so shopping there tends to be an intimate experience. Picking up kitchen staples means frequently brushing arms with fellow shoppers, and accidentally listening to their conversations. Of course, by "accidentally" we mean "intentionally" and by "conversation" we mean "couples' passive-aggressive bickering."
Sure, sometimes a conversation is just a conversation, but we've found that if you really focus on tone, body language and clenched teeth, you can read the hidden meaning in the seemingly casual Trader Joe's chitchat between couples. Like Jane Goodall in the jungle, we've spent some time in the aisles, observing and interpreting the exchanges between human partners. Below is what we heard — and their actual meanings.
So if you're single and seeing couples grocery shop together bums you out, now you can relish your singledom. Or if you're actually one of those couples, know that we're eavesdropping on you.
Overheard at Trader Joe's
"I'm pretty sure we're out of dish soap, right?"
You would know that if you ever did the dishes.
"Should we try the light beer?"
I don't know how to tell you that you've gained weight and that I'm not attracted to your belly.
"If you want arugula go ahead and get it."
I hate you and arugula.
"Actually, I think we already finished the Puffins."
When you were at work I got stoned and ate all the cereal.
"I heard it's not good for guys to eat a lot of soy."
I'm afraid of you developing man-boobs.
"They have such good prices on liquor here."
I love you more when I'm drunk.
"What exactly does coconut water do?"
Why are you spending $4 on a cardboard bottle of that crap?
"Do we need to get anything for your sister's visit?"
Why isn't your sister staying at a hotel? She's high maintenance and I do not enjoy her company.
"I don't think you have to buy organic fruit if it has a thick peel."
I'm sick of spending so much money on your produce phobias.
"Is this brand of chocolate environmentally ethical?"
The only way for me to justify gorging on chocolate is if some of the proceeds go to endangered spider monkeys.
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Unbeaten half centuries from Suzie Bates and Maria Fahey helped the White Ferns to a comfortable six wicket win over the England Academy in the one-off 50-over match at Kibworth Cricket Club in England.
England Academy were put into bat and managed 188 before being bowled out with two balls to spare with the White Ferns reaching the target in the 36th overs.
With Aimee Watkins rested, Suzie Bates was handed the captaincy with the talented all-rounder leading from the front with a classey 58. Bates was supported by Maria Fahey who struck 53 as the pair put on 103 runs for the second wicket before both being retired.
Earlier, it was the Amy Satterthwaite seamers who terrorised the English, taking four for 39 while Nicola Browne, Lucy Doolan, Kate Broadmore and Bates chipping in with one apiece.
"White Ferns Coach, Gary Stead, said after the game: "It was a very comprehensive win and it was pleasing to see our consistency with bat and ball.
"Browne bowled well up front and Bates fielded and bowled well taking two excellent catches.
"We had a positive start to our innings by Dodd and Fahey then Fahey and Bates put on over 100 for the second wicket.
"It was good to see the top order bat positively and Bates captained the team well in her captaincy debut at this level."
England Academy 188 in 49.4 overs (Satterthwaite 4/39, Browne 1/12, Doolan 1/20, Bates 1/19, Broadmore 1/36) lost to Whtie Ferns192/4 35/3 overs (Dodd 23 off 26 balls, Fahey 53 retired off 88 balls, Bates 58 retired off 67 balls, Satterthwaite 20 off 21 balls, McGlashan 10* 12 balls, Browne 4*off 1 ball)


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January has been a 1 at best, December was pretty fun maybe a 6. I can't even remember November so at best for December/January it's a 3.
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January has been a 1 at best, December was pretty fun maybe a 6. I can't even remember November so at best for December/January it's a 3.
Three days of good waves, with nothing in between. This is not a good winter. --2.5
NJ I'd say has been a 4.
SE NC: 2.5, maybe 2.66666666666666666666666666666666666666666666667
winter has been horrible so far at least for LI
December was a great month, January was just about as dead as can be (saved by the south swell on the last day of the month). Hang in there though, because the weather patterns have definitely shifted, and it looks like were about to see a lot more coastal systems brewing - starting with this weekend.
SC has sucked since about mid December----ugh! ...a couple longboard days thats it----2 d :<
cant wait for my 6 week ouota country summer trip ---sooooo far away ):
About a 5 in Florida but then again I only been at it a couple of years and love most conditions .
I'd rate my winter about a 7. I live in VB which has had a few good days here and there, with one epic day (Doomsday).
But I've been going down to Hatteras about once a week sinc mid December. Everytime I've gone, the waves have been good to great!! If one spot isn't firing I just drive down a little further and always find one that makes it worth the trip. Plus Hatteras Island in the winter time is pretty empty so there's plenty of waves for the few who are around. Always some great surfers in the water too, sometimes I just sit and watch them for a while.


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From the "Diary of the blue budgie" P. 45 Entry No. 39
April 29, 2006 ... Saturday
This morning I woke up, feeling all refreshed, then the worst thing happened...
Shocked, I immediately turned to look at my behind.
Do you believe it?! I look like a freakin' baby!
And there my human is, laughing at me, oh god, gimme that back!
At least I look a bit more macho like that.
shuck where's it now?
Well brandy isn't having the best of days either... look at her new "hairdo"
She says it's cool...
Luckily my human decided that we had enough for one day and she gave us a treat stick.
And the EVIL brandy won't let me on top...
God it stinks!
Yum Yum Yum (please don't look at my missing tail)
Look at greedy Brandy (hey it rhymes! Greedy Brandy, greedy brandy)
I tell you it's a tough job eating like that
Obviously Brandy didn't know we're taking pictures
"Hey I don't eat like that! That was photoshoped I tell ya!"
"see usually I eat like this"
Al'right diary that's all for today... I think Brandy just found another treat stick .


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Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)
Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable. There are two types of canker sores:
What causes canker sores?
The exact cause of most canker sores is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of simple canker sores. Certain foods—including citrus or acidic fruits and vegetables (such as lemons, oranges, pineapples, apples, figs, tomatoes, strawberries)—can trigger a canker sore or make the problem worse. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like Motrin, is another common cause. Sometimes a sharp tooth surface or dental appliance, such as braces or ill-fitting dentures, might also trigger canker sores.
Some cases of complex canker sores are caused by an underlying health condition, such as an impaired immune system; nutritional problems, such as vitamin B-12, zinc, folic acid, or iron deficiency; and gastrointestinal tract disease, such as Celiac disease and Crohn's disease.
Are cold sores another name for canker sores?
No, although these sores are often confused for each other, they are not the same. Cold sores, also called a fever blister or herpes simplex type 1, are groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters. Unlike canker sores, cold sores are caused by a virus and are extremely contagious. Also, cold sores typically appear outside the mouth—usually, under the nose, around the lips, or under the chin while canker sores occur inside the mouth.
What are the symptoms of canker sores?
You may have a canker sore if you have:
In severe attacks, you may also experience:
How are canker sores treated?
Pain from a canker sore generally lessens in a few days and the sores usually heal without treatment in about a week or two.
If sores are large, painful, or persistent, your dentist may prescribe an antimicrobial mouth rinse, a corticosteroid ointment, or a prescription or nonprescription solution to reduce the pain and irritation.
Can canker sores be prevented?
Although there is no cure for canker sores and they often reoccur, you may be able to reduce their frequency by:
You should call your dentist if you have:
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LAFAYETTE — A 28-year-old Lafayette man turned himself in Monday in the investigation of a fatal stabbing at a 12th Street barbershop Thursday night, police said.
Anthony St. Julien was booked on one count of second-degree murder in the death of Damien Watkins, also 28, Lafayette police said.
Police have said that the stabbing occurred after Watkins entered 12th Street Fades and began arguing with another man Thursday evening.
Detectives have yet to develop a clear idea about what sparked the argument, said police spokesman Cpl. Paul Mouton.
"We are still trying to figure that out," he said.
Mouton said detectives have interviewed eyewitnesses to the incident.
Two men were arrested last week on charges of illegal discharge of a firearm for what police believe was retaliation for Watkins' death.
The men allegedly fire shots from inside a vehicle while in the area of Magnolia Street and Pinhook Road, but no one was injured.
Police responded to the stabbing at 8 p.m. Thursday, and the shots were reported about 90 minutes later.
Mouton said no additional arrests are expected at this time.
St. Julien turned himself in without incident Monday after police had secured a warrant for his arrest in the case, according to a police news release.
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European Union finance ministers have brokered a deal to create a single bank supervisor with powers to close down lenders right across the eurozone, several officials said.
The ''historic'' agreement on Thursday, after 14 hours of talks and less than 12 hours from the start of a summit of EU leaders who ordered the marathon preparations, was announced by the meeting's chair and Cypriot Finance Minister Vassos Shiarly.
''As you know it is a key element in our plans to establish a banking union,'' Shiarly told a 4.40am (2.40pm AEDT) press conference.
He said the ''overall aim is to restore confidence in the banking sector'' and compared the deal to a ''Christmas present for the whole of Europe.''
The so-called Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) will allow eurozone rescue funds to recapitalise directly struggling banks such as those which failed in Greece and Spain, where a burst property bubble left a string of bad debts.


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A MAN suffered serious burns to his legs after his bedroom was engulfed by flames when a television caught fire.
Neighbours said the man, in his early 20s and named locally as Jordan, was left screaming in agony with melted plastic on his skin after being caught up in the blaze while he slept in the early hours yesterday.
The TV went up in flames at around 2am, shortly after Jordan had gone to bed, and when he woke the bedroom was well alight.
Jonathan Devlin, 37, who lives three doors down from the blaze in Bivel Street, Burnley, said he and his partner, Sylvia Greenhough, 49, were woken up when Jordan knocked at the door.
He said: "He knocked on the door and he was screaming in pain. He could barely walk.
"He said his dog was still inside so I went in. The dog was downstairs and there was just some smoke down there. I managed to get the dog and get him outside."
The black terrier, called Sooty, escaped the fire uninjured and was being looked after by family in the Brierfield area yesterday.
Sylvia said: "I think he had stepped off the end of the bed and his legs had been burnt by the flames. You could see where the plastic had stuck to his skin.
"He was in a lot of pain. He was lying on the grass opposite the house screaming for a while.
"He's in Royal Preston Hospital now and his family have gone up to see him.
"He's a lovely lad. Very mature for his age. He has lived there for about a year."
The heat from the fire caused the upstairs bedroom window to shatter while neighbours were outside the end-terraced house.
Jonathan said: "There was a big bang and the glass flew out from the window.
"Then a couple of minutes later there was another explosion from inside the house. The fire brigade threw the TV out of the bedroom window when they got in there.
"The upstairs is completely gutted, it has made a big mess of the house."
Another neighbour, Andrea Sproule, said: "There was a lot of flames coming from the bedroom window.
"You could hear him screaming in pain, it sounded terrible.
"The fire bridage, police and ambulance were here for quite a while."
Firefighters used specialist cameras and breathing apparatus to help extinguish the blaze.
Watch manager Gary Hargreaves, from Burnley Fire Station, said: "There was no working smoke alarm in the property, which potentially delayed the discovery of the fire."


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Topic: Burning pain in skin
My mother has just been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (mets to liver) and has yet to begin any treatments. She has been itching and the doctor has given her pills for that, but she also has burning pain all over her body - worse on the arms, worse at night. Any suggestions for what is causing this, and what she can do. The one doctor she has seen says he doesn't know what would be causing it. It is relieved (very briefly) by a cool shower.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. - Saint Leo University Department of Athletics in partnership with First National Bank of Pasco presented checks to two winners last week as part of the First National Bank of Pasco Cash Jackpot Promotion. Lions' Fans Kahmarle Barnes and Anysia Weicht both visited First National Bank of Pasco's US 301 location and received $125 each after they were drawn to win at the Florida Southern and Rollins Sunshine State Conference Basketball home games.
The First National Bank of Pasco Cash Jackpot Promotion is taking place for all home conference men's and women's basketball games. Saint Leo students, faculty and staff have a chance to win cash at each men's and women's home conference games. The promotion is simple: one ROARwards member's name will be drawn at some point during the men's or women's basketball games. If the ROARwards member is in attendance they will need to bring their Saint Leo ID and/or ROARwards card to the concession stand within five minutes of the drawing and will win $125. If there is no winner, the $125 from that night will simply be added on to the next drawing, making the next game worth $250.
All Saint Leo students, faculty and staff are eligible to be a part of the ROARwards program and best yet, it is free to join. Click here to learn more about ROARwards and how you can Earn…Roar…Win. Congratulations to Kahmarle and Anysia on their winnings.
Here is a schedule of the remaining First National Bank of Pasco Cash Jackpot games where another ROARwards member has a chance to win $125.
Jan. 25th Women's Basketball vs. Barry, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs.
Barry, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 4th Women's Basketball vs. Florida Tech, 2:00 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Florida Tech, 4:00 p.m.
Feb. 8th Women's Basketball vs. Tampa, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Tampa, 7:30 p.m.
Feb.18th Women's Basketball vs. Nova Southeastern, 2:00 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Nova Southeastern, 4:00 p.m.
Feb. 22nd Women's Basketball vs. Eckerd, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Eckerd, 7:30 p.m.
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How To Remove Grease Stains
Perfectly wonderful and pricey clothes can meet their match with one quick spill or unexpected splatter. Often small and inconspicuous, grease stains have put quite a few of my husband's dress shirts in the "do not wear" pile. The real problem arose, however, when my own brand new, on-sale, perfectly-fit pants suddenly sported a nasty grease spot. Unacceptable.
This led me on a search for the best way to get grease stains out of clothes, and I think I've discovered the perfect trick:
Dish detergent!
Breaking down the grease is the essential to stain removal in this case. The thought of simple dish detergent to remove grease stains never crossed my mind until I saw Emma's post about it, but it certainly did the trick without causing additional damage.
I'd suggest testing your detergent in an unseen area (the shirt tail of men's dress shirts, for example) just to be cautious of any discoloration. Most petroleum-based liquid dish detergent should work well, i.e. Dawn, etc. (All-natural or eco-friendly detergents weren't quite as effective in our testing, unfortunately.)
It's the easiest and most successful laundry tip I've ever tried. All of our pieces, even dried-in stains, came out stain-free. Give it a try and let us know what favorite garments you're enjoying showing off again. Do you have successful laundry tips for removing grease or other food stains?
How To Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes
What You Need
- Cut the grease: Apply the dish detergent directly to the grease stain.
- Rub in: Rub the detergent in to saturate affected area, and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Wash: Wash the garment as instructed on garment label.
- Enjoy new, revived duds: Rejoice in victory over grease stains and enjoy wearing your clothes stain-free once again.
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This article was published 7/11/2012 (1749 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The buzz around Skyfall is that the 23rd official Bond movie is one of the best, which is gratifying for anyone with an affection for the franchise.
Let's face it, fellow Bond-o-philes: We've been through some rough times.
In the 50 years of Bond movies, the path of Ian Fleming's hero has not quite been akin to evolution's path of the shambling hairy ape to the upright homo sapiens. Bond's evolution thus far begins with the hirsute Sean Connery and ends with the waxed Daniel Craig.
The series actually has peaks on either end of its half-century timeline, with minor hills and deep valleys in between.
As we go back, let's acknowledge that everybody's favourite Bond movies tend to be influenced by one's first exposure to the series -- the only logical explanation for the fact a few still call the lamentable Roger Moore their favourite 007. For that reason, Bond fans get their say via a few select tweets from the #wfpbond Twitter board.
The Sean Connery Years
There can be no doubt that Dr. No launched the Bond franchise in 1962 in precisely the right style, establishing a go-to formula: Beautiful women, a megalomanic villain with an unusual physical attribute, exotic scenery.
Certainly, the casting of Sean Connery as Bond was fortuitous. The Scottish actor, a former truck driver, had lean good looks. He could command considerable charisma trading salacious repartee with Lois Maxwell's Moneypenny, yet he could suggest scary cold-bloodedness executing his would-be assassin with the first of a series of trademark kiss-off lines: "That's a Smith and Wesson and you've had your six."
The movie also boasted one of the most iconic Bond girls in Ursula Andress's bikini-clad Honey Ryder.
"Ursula Andress hands down is my favourite Bond girl. She's a stunner."
-- Chadd Cawson @ChaddCawson
But it is a movie of its time, too, with a disconcerting, casual racism. One winces when Bond orders his Jamaican helper Quarrel: "Fetch my shoes," or when he insults his Asian enemy (Joseph Wiseman): "Your disregard for human life means you must be working for the East."
Fortunately, it got better. In fact, Connery's next two Bond movies were among the very best of the series. From Russia With Love (1963), in particular, stands up as one of the tightest, most mature movies of the series: If anyone says Daniel Craig's bruising fight scenes in Casino Royale represented some kind of pinnacle in fight choreography, they haven't seen Connery and Robert Shaw engage in deadly battle aboard the Orient Express in the climax of this film.
Goldfinger (1963) took the series into overdrive with its relentless action and its strong cast of beautiful women and fiendish villains.
"My favourite Bond girl and villain are both from Goldfinger! Jill Masterson and Goldfinger himself. Awesome movie!"
-- DP @_DustinP
Thunderball (1965) was one of the most successful Bond films, and one of the most boring by contemporary standards. The ponderous underwater scenes slow things down considerably. (Connery's 1983 remake, Never Say Never Again, was, unfortunately equally tedious.)
Connery subsequently made a few more films of lesser quality. If Roger Moore is accused of turning Bond into a parody of himself, it was actually Connery who got things rolling with You Only Live Twice (1967) -- featuring Connery made up to look Japanese -- and Diamonds Are Forever (1971), a movie that proved even James Bond could lose his innate glamour in a city as tawdry as Las Vegas.
It's a pity Connery didn't hang in there to play the role in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969). His replacement, George Lazenby, didn't bring Connery's charisma, but the film itself is excellent and finally offered up a Bond girl (Diana Rigg) Bond saw as marriage material.
The Roger Moore Years
Sorry. Not a fan. An affable enough screen presence, Moore removed any semblance of danger from 007.
Moore's first outing, Live and Let Die (1973), was only like Dr. No in its cringe-inducing racism. ("Names is for tombstones, baby," shouts the Harlem gangster Mr. Big (Yaphet Kotto). "Take this honky out and waste him.")
Where Connery's second time at bat was arguably one of the best Bonds, Moore's second, The Man With the Golden Gun (1974), was certainly one of the worst. If Bond films are considered sexist, the fault largely lies with Moore's movies, with their smirking, adolescent sexuality. Bond to dimwit fellow agent Mary Goodnight (Britt Eklund) upon his impending seduction of another woman: "Don't worry, darling, your turn will come soon enough.")
The Moore years did cough up a couple of memorable villains, including Richard Kiel's shark-biting giant "Jaws" in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979).
"(Best villain) has to be Jaws. Indestructible monster who turns out to have a heart in the end. Also kickstarted metal teeth craze among rappers."
-- Lorne Kletke @LorneMB
But Moonraker, in particular, with its low-comedy references to the sci-fi movies of the era, is one of the most embarrassing Bond movies to watch today. Efforts to bring Bond back to basics in For Your Eyes Only (1981) didn't help, and by the time he made Octopussy (1983) and A View to a Kill (1985), Moore, in his mid-to-late 50s, was clearly too old to play the role.
The Timothy Dalton Years
Dalton was actually approached to play Bond back in 1973, but he thought he was too young. In his two outings, The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989), Dalton brought a welcome return to the dark and dangerous Bond of the Connery years, but he simply didn't capture the imagination. The fact that Licence to Kill amped up the violence to unprecedented proportions seemed a step in the wrong direction.
The Pierce Brosnan Years
The Irish Brosnan offered up a compromise between the Moore and Connery Bonds. He had sufficient glamour and wit and sex appeal, and a bit of grit.
Most importantly, Brosnan actually updated Bond. Remember, it was GoldenEye (1995) that introduced Judi Dench as his first female boss, M, who memorably labelled 007 "a sexist, misogynist dinosaur, a relic of the Cold War." And Brosnan's Bond actually gave us a pertinent villain in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) in the Rupert Murdock-esque media magnate Elliot Carver.
"Elliot Carver is my fav bond villain. Owned all the media, made his own headlines and manipulated world leaders."
-- Stevi Wood @erictheuseless
In his way, the Brosnan Bond actually introduced a few Bond girls who could match 007 for mayhem, including Famke Jannsen's fiendish death-dealing Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye, Michelle Yeoh's capable Chinese agent Wai Lin in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and Halle Berry as NSA agent Jinx Johnson in Die Another Day (2002).
"Halle Berry was my favorite Bond girl. Not many people can pull off orange, let alone a orange bikini!"
-- nikki vdk @nikkivdk
The Daniel Craig Years
Casino Royale (2006) took pains to reboot the character of James Bond, a move that freed the agent of his past. The solidly built Daniel Craig actually looks like a dangerous man who doesn't need to be liked. But he, too, is capable at romantic repartee, which he demonstrates on a train ride with the insightful Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), and of course, he looks like he was born to the high-class gambling dens of Monte Carlo.
His second film, Quantum of Solace (2008), was unfortunately a bit of a mess, thanks to director Marc Forster's aspirations to high art.
But Craig got through it with his dignity intact -- setting the stage for Bond 23: Skyfall, which opens in Winnipeg Nov. 9


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Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A (pedantic or dogmatic) teacher, educator.
Notes: Today's Good Word was recommended by someone who was intrigued by the root, ped-, in pedestrian and pedal, wondering if there were a connection with today's Good Word. There isn't (see Word History). This word comes with an adjective, pedagogic(al) and, even though it isn't pronounced, we must include the -al in the adverb, pedagogically. A pedagoguery has in the past been used to refer humorously to a teaching establishment, but today it is reserved for pedantic or dogmatic teaching. Pedagogy is the neutral noun meaning "teaching".
In Play: Today's word is the technical term for "teacher": "Genuine pedagogues thrive on the intoxication of walking into a classroom knowing they are about to impart knowledge that will help their students complete themselves." The narrowed meaning above is, I think, less often used: "Prudes and pedagogues try to restrict the books that reach the eyes of our youth."
Word History: Middle English borrowed pedagoge from Old French, which inherited it from Latin paedagogus, the slave who took children of wealthy families back and forth from school. Latin borrowed the word from Greek paidagogos, comprising paido- "child" (Nominative pais) + agogos "leader", from agein "to lead". The ped- in pedophile shares the same source. Greek pai(d)s comes from the Proto-Indo-European word, pau- "few, little", that English few came from. Latin paucus "little, few", which Spanish turned into poco "little" and French, peu "little", shares the same origin. The PIE word also underlies the English borrowing paucity, whose source was, of course, paucal. Pedestrian and pedal come from the PIE root ped-/pod- "foot". (Today's Good Word was suggested by someone who left only their web nickname DyNama. We thank them, whoever they really are.)


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More turbulence for Arabs: Surfers beware, internet crackdown on horizon
Freedom of speech in the Middle East? Well not if it's distributed on the internet. Arab Internet 'surfers' are hitting a snag, or rip-current, in the region, and they might not be able to ride these waves of change. Continue reading below »
Are the tides turning against Arab internet users? Human rights NGO, Reporters Without Borders, have officially classified Bahrain, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Syria as 'Enemies of the Internet' but there are others not yet on the list that are well on their way to becoming online pariahs. Under surveillance so-to-speak are Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey but countries like Iraq and Jordan are also cracking down on internet freedom. Even ostensibly permissive Lebanon is trying to remind internet users that the Sky (Bar's) not the limit. With so many countries on the 'enemies' list from the Arab world we should ask ourselves - why?
Middle East governments would have us believe that they are censoring for our own good: after all, who wants their kids to stumble across hardcore pornography online? But there is a more sinister motive. If the freedom to criticize a government with anonymity is disabled then who are they really accountable to? It was George Orwell who said 'freedom is the right to tell people what they don't want to hear.' Now more than ever that is true for the Middle Eastern governments who seek to stamp out their citizens' rights online.
For Arabs at least the information super-highway is fast-approaching a dark tunnel as governments restrict the right to live in the fast-lane. Those wild days of internet freedom to blog boldly may be counted. As we write, countries in the region are clamping down on their citizens' right to surf with abandon, by way of introducing laws to censor and curb their online enthusiasm.
Above, a screen-shot of the Middle East's internet crackdown.
What do you think of the Middle East's internet clampdown? Have your free say in this space below.


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Sam Worthington
March 25, 2014
Avatar star Sam Worthington is set to star in and produce The Gallipoli Story, a four-hour miniseries for the pay TV company Foxtel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Gallipoli Story tells the tale of the tragic World War I battle fought on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey. It is widely considered to be the war that secured and defined Australian nationhood. Worthington will play Phillip Schuler, an Australian journalist who was embedded in Gallipoli during the battle.
The four episodes are being directed by Michael Rymer and the series was written by Stuart Beattie, Shaun Grant, Cate Shortland and Jaquelin Perske. It is set to begin production in 2014 in South Australia.
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text: Chicago Auto Show Sets Benchmark for Others to Follow January 17, 2013 12:00 PM This past year 10 U.S. auto shows retained Foresight Research to perform studies at their shows. Each study included in-display and exit surveys as well as post-show research. The Foresight study concluded that Chicago sets a benchmark for others in creating awareness, show attendance and follow-up auto sales stating, "The attendees at the Chicago Auto Show appear to be more enthusiastic, more motivated, and more engaged in coming to and participating in the auto show than most cities." Other noteworthy points from the survey include the following: The Chicago Auto Show posted a 96% awareness level with local residents. More than half of Chicago Auto Show attendees were 12-month intenders. Chicago Auto Show attendees were twice as likely as local residents to intend to purchase a new vehicle within 3 months. Nearly 1 in 4 of all local area resident households attended the show. Of the 12-month intenders in the local area, half attended the show; almost triple the representation of non-12-month intenders. While shopping at the show, the study showed that attendees both enlarged and solidified their consideration set. More than two-thirds gave consideration to at least one new brand to consider, and half of 12-month intenders reported that they had very likely made a final choice. Specifically, Chicago is the only show to offer multiple indoor test tracks and outdoor ride and drive opportunities. The study notes that "Ride and drive participants spent almost an hour more at the auto show than non-participants. The average time spent by all attendees was slightly more than 3 hours." "The Foresight findings speak very well of the health and impact of our show," said Dave Sloan, general manager of the Chicago Auto Show. "The data proves that our show has a broad appeal and is a strong motivator for consumers. There's no argument that ours is the preeminent consumer show in the U.S.," Sloan added. "No other show has the undisputed king of convention centers in McCormick Place, and our audience of potential customers is not tied to any particular brand." Back to News


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Spooky Sprint Halloween Fun Run
October 27th, 2010 | SMWC
There is more in store this Halloween than just the typical tricking and treating. Join Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) on Oct. 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EST for a spooky sprint at the Halloween Fun Run. The event will have a costume contest and prizes will be awarded to the top 10 runners.
Contestants pay $5, of which $1 will be donated back to their school's physical education program. There will be a variety of distances and start times:
- Kindergarten through fifth grade: One mile run starting at 5:00 p.m.
- Sixth grade through eighth grade: 3K run starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Open 5K Race begins at 6:00 p.m.
Registration is open from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST at the blue tent near the Providence Center. For more information please email or call 812-535-5165.
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Steam trains at Sandstone Estates, Free State
The Sandstone Estates' steam trains make up a collection of locomotives that have been restored for the enjoyment of many steam lovers from all over the world. One of the aims of the restoration project is to establish South Africa as one of the world's top steam train tourism destinations. more
Land art in South Africa
Site-specific land art is different to anything you'll find in a gallery in South Africa. Created by artists at locations around the country, it is inspired by South Africa's beautiful and diverse environments. In most cases, the art is made using materials from nature. It is not always permanent and is designed to interact with the landscape and the people who experience it. more
Culinary cool
South African culinary cool is found in the most arresting of settings. Imaginative restaurant owners are bringing colour to the dining scene, matching extraordinary locations with themed décor and artistic food combinations. As for the chefs, they are becoming rock stars in their own right. more
Smithfield to Philippolis – the 'upper Gariep route'
With the magnificent Gariep Dam as its centre spot, this road trip through the southern Free State takes you back in time to the days of early human habitation and the violent era of the South African War (also known as the Anglo-Boer War), and to quiet little villages that have hardly been touched by the hands of time. more
Port Elizabeth to Nature's Valley – the Tsitsikamma route
There are few places in the world where, in the space of a few days, you can visit a lighthouse, catch a break wave, bungee jump, slide through the forest on a canopy tour, and hike to your heart's content. The Port Elizabeth to Nature's Valley route allows you to do this. more
Molteno to Aliwal North – the Stormberg route
If you want to visit the coldest town in South Africa (which doubles as the 'home of the rusk'), wander into the southern Drakensberg on a cave-art expedition, take to the ski slopes, or simply chill out in the mountains, then the Stormberg route is your kind of road trip. more
Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown – the 'wildlife route'
Come with us on a slow ride through Frontier Country in the heart of the Eastern Cape, from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstown, where we travel from exquisite dune fields to a sunset gathering of elephants to a feast in an olive grove outside an old Victorian-era railway village. more
Nieuwoudtville to Springbok – the Namaqua Flower Route
From the bulb extravaganza of Nieuwoudtville to the flower fields of the Namaqua National Park, from the village blooms of Loeriesfontein to the succulent delights of Goegap Nature Reserve around Springbok and the historic copper sites in the district, this is a road trip to delight the senses. more
The Hay Bale Route, Free State
Spend some time enjoying the offerings of Bloemfontein, the Free State capital, before looping off onto the N5 and visiting the sandstone settlements from Winburg all the way east to the mountain village of Clarens, regarded by many as the jewel in the provincial tourism crown. more
Bot River Wine Route
Visitors are welcomed to the Bot River Wine Route as an extension of one big happy wine-loving family. It's not uncommon to be invited on an impromptu cellar tour, or encouraged to partake in grape treading, barrel rolling, or other communal Bot River activities. more
Bethulie War Trail
What was it like on commando as a Boer soldier during the South African War of 1899 to 1902? What was it like to stand up to the well-equipped soldiers of the British Empire? What happened in the concentration camps where Boer women and children were incarcerated? Follow the Bethulie War Trail to find out. more
Wild Flower Route
On the Northern Cape's Wild Flower Route, you can literally see flowering plants from horizon to horizon when weather conditions are right. From spreads of the legendary Namaqualand daisies to thousands of other floral species in every shape and colour, you need to experience this at least once in your lifetime. more
Wine Routes of South Africa
The wine routes of South Africa trace not only the history and development of our country's 350-year-old wine-making tradition, but South Africa's maturation into a full-bodied, flavourful democracy. The Cape winelands, and beyond, offer a multitude of wine routes to explore, along with brandy routes, wine biodiversity routes, and the world's longest wine route. more
Bulembu Pass, Mpumalanga
The R40 from Barberton over the Bulembu Pass is one of South Africa's best-kept secrets. As you twist and turn your way over this scenic mountain pass you will see some of the oldest rock formations on Earth and be granted magnificent views of Mpumalanga's beautiful valleys. more
Karoo Highlands Tombstone Route
The Tombstone Route, which starts in Williston in the Northern Cape, teaches you about the life and work of a master stone-cutter called Cornelius de Waal, but also reveals the customs, legends and lifestyles of the early rural settlers who had to survive in a semi-desert. more


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my website has 4 tabs that used to pop up when rolled over but I added some content to the scroller and that doesn't work anymore. I've looked over and over the code and even put the old code back but it still doesn't work.
What do you think is wrong?
Quality Web Design, Web design packages, Wordpress web design and seo
The slider, its tabs and arrows are working fine for me. What browser are you on? I'm using Firefox.
hi there, do you ever get rest?
the arrows and tabs work when you click them but they used to jump when you roll the mouse over them
I'm using ff and also tried it in ie and chrome
they used to jump when you roll the mouse over them
Is there an online example of that (e.g. in the original slider code—as in a demo?)
No. Rest is for wimps. :lol:
hi, here is the same template:
Lee Ann Fashions | Ladies Fashion manufacturing
OK, what exactly did you do between it working and not working?
it's very weired, but all I did was add the last paragraph of the sliders about getting in touch to discuss an affordable price. Then they stopped working altogether so I went back and got the old code and put in my pics etc and although the sliders are working the tabs do not jump upon roll over
What happens if you remove the
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I know how hard it is to make it online so I feel it is VERY important to make these quality services available to individuals, small businesses or even students. GET IN TOUCH, tell me your situation, I will help

I have a feeling the script is rejecting them (gawd knows why).
I took them off but it's still the same
The tabs pop up when I mouseover. I'm using FF5 on Win7.
Strange as it's not working on any of my browsers but if it's working for you i'm happy. Is it working for you now ralph.m?
also i tryed it on a friends laptop and they don't bounce on there either
No, still not working for me, I'm afraid (in any of my Mac browsers). The
 thing was just a shot in the dark, due to the fact that it's the last thing you changed and because I getting an error message report in one of your scripts that mentions a p element. But really, this isn't my area, I'm afraid. As far as I can see, everything seems to be in place for this to work, so I'm stumped. JS is a tricky beast.
mmm v annoying, and strange since it's working for skunkbad. Thanks for trying tho
We have the template where it's working:Lee Ann Fashions | Ladies Fashion manufacturing
And the page where it's not working:Quality Web Design, Web design packages, Wordpress web design and seo
The working page has mouseover and mouseout events assigned to each of the tabs, but the non-working page doesn't.
So, the problem is that the mouse over/out events aren't even being assigned.
Are there any errors occuring on the non-working page? Here's one:
Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'ssbound' of undefined
Let's replace the minified serialScroll code with the full code, and find out what's causing the problem.
Here's where the error is occurring in serialScroll:
// Custom events bound to the container
if( !pane.ssbound )// don't bind more than once
Why is pane undefined? Putting a breakpoint on the line shows us that it's okay the first time through that code, but the second time it's not.
The code is being run twice? How, and why?
$.fn.serialScroll = function( options ){
return this.each(function(){
The first time it's called, the this.target value is '#sections' and the second time the this.target value is '.recent-scroll'The serialScroll function is being called multiple times, with different targets. The second target doesn't even exist, which is the cause of the problem.
Where's it being called from? The init.js scripthttp://organicwebdesigns.co/wp-content/themes/eBusiness/js/init.js
In there you will find the problem.
Wow, great post, Paul. Does that mean this needs to be removed?
jQuery(function( $ ){
items:'li', // Selector to the items ( relative to the matched elements, '#sections' in this case )
prev:'div.prev2',// Selector to the 'prev' button (absolute!, meaning it's relative to the document)
next:'div.next2',// Selector to the 'next' button (absolute too)
axis:'xy',// The default is 'y' scroll on both ways
duration:200,// Length of the animation (if you scroll 2 axes and use queue, then each axis take half this time)
force:true, // Force a scroll to the element specified by 'start' (some browsers don't reset on refreshes)
onBefore:function( e, elem, $pane, $items, pos ){
if( this.blur )
onAfter:function( elem ){
I'd love to learn to debug JS better, so tried to follow your process, but got stuck.
Is that done with de-obfuscate source?
How did you find that bit of code? It doesn't seem to appear in serialScroll.js.
That's right.
It can be. Recent versions of Google Chrome can automate some of that. This [Re-introduction to the Chrome Developer Tools is a very nice video that takes you through the nuts and bolts, with the de-obfuscating being at the [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8SS-rUEZPg&feature=player_detailpage#t=1784s"]29:44](http://paulirish.com/2011/a-re-introduction-to-the-chrome-developer-tools/) section.
Without that though, what can be done is to save the HTML source to a local page, and use the base element so that the test page retrieves all content from the appropriate location.
For example:
<base href="http://www.exampledomain.com/webpage.html">
That allows me to make changes to the local test version, and test it as if it were at the specified location.
In the packed version of the code it is:
The serialScroll.js on your page is a renamed version of the original serialScroll.min.jsInstead of using your serialScroll.js, I used the original serialScroll.js which is the unpacked version.
With that replaced, the error shows the appropriate line number, and also links you to that part of the code.
Great answer, Paul, and thanks for the insights into your methods. Very interesting. I look forward to watching that video. (Also, never knew you could link to a section of a YouTube vid like that. )
Soon you will learn the ways of the force, young padawan.
The right-click button of your mouse, on the youtube video, gives you access to many useful and varied options.
"So, this is a lightsaber, eh? …" he says, staring intently at the end of the handle as he turns it on. The beam shoots out, piercing him though the head. "D'oh!"
Be darned! Thanks for pointing that out.