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Travel money guide: Thailand
Compare travel cards, debit cards, credit cards and other travel money options to see you through your vacation of shopping and beach-hopping in Thailand.
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Southeast Asia is a beautiful and cheap travel destination for Americans. The crystal clear beaches, colorful nightlife and magnetic culture combine to offer a great travel experience at a budget price. But even though it's cheap, picking the right travel money can make a trip to the Land of Smiles even more affordable.
The Thai baht, the currency of Thailand, will go far on your vacation, with more than affordable food, lodging and transportation. Be sure to exchange your money when you arrive a the airport, as USD is not accepted anywhere.
Major brands such as Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Thailand, although don't expect to fund your vacation with your card alone. There are many businesses that only accept cash. ATMs are common, so find out how to spend with your card and make withdrawals without the fees.
Why you'll need a combination of travel money options
As they say, you should never carry all of your eggs in one basket. The same runs true for your money when you travel. No one product will be the best option for your vacation, so using several methods will give you greater accessibility and security.
For example, a credit card gives you peace of mind of not being stuck without money in case of an emergency. Plus, you could get additional perks like complimentary travel insurance and rewards. A travel card can be valuable if it allows you to load Thai baht, however, you'll pay ATM withdrawal fees charged on both ends. A debit card like the Charles Schwab will let you withdraw money for less. Spread your travel budget across a couple of cards so you have multiple ways to access your money. Be savvy with your budget and apply for a product that saves you at least the currency conversion and international ATM fee.
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How much baht do I need to bring to Thailand?
The average Thai lives on a less than 7,750 THB per month in Bangkok — less than $300 a month. Although prices in Thailand are increasing steadily each year as a result of tourism, it's still a budget destination for American travelers. By taking local buses, eating street food, and drinking local beer, you can live on $25 a day — including a bed in a hostel. Staying at in a hotel and eating in restaurants you can spend as little as $70 a day. For a more luxurious stay you can spend as little at $200 a day.
Some of the daily costs for a Thailand vacation
$5–$10 per night
|2 star hotel
$30–$50 per night
|5 star hotel
$90–$150 per night
|Khao Gang (curried rice/street food)
|Gaeng Kiew Waan (Green curry with fish balls/restaurant)
|5 star restaurant
$75 or more for 3 courses and drinks
|Marketing shopping on Koh Sahn Road
|Bangkok food tour
$30 per person
|Rent a Lamborghini
$1,500 for a day
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Which travel cards, debit cards and credit cards?
Visa and Mastercard branded travel, debit and credit cards can be used for over the counter purchases and ATM withdrawals in Thailand. Credit cards are accepted at hotels and some hostels, food at medium to large restaurants and when shopping at department stores and retailers. It's harder to find retailers that accept American Express, so plan on bringing a variety of cards just in case. For your trips outside the big cities, you'll need to take cash for all of your expenses including lodging, restaurants and markets.
You'll find ATMs accept most major international bank cards throughout most of Thailand. Even if you have a card that doesn't charge foreign withdrawal fees, you'll find that Thai ATMs charge $4 to $5.
Travel money options for Thailand at a glance
|Travel Money Option
|Debit cards
|Prepaid travel money cards
|Credit cards for travel
|Traveler's checks
This table is a general summary of the travel money products in the market. Features and benefits can vary between cards.
How travel cards, debit cards, credit cards and traveler's checks work in Thailand
Using a prepaid travel card
Travel cards are useful if the card you choose allows you to convert US dollars into Thai baht. And consider the currencies of neighboring countries if you're traveling to other Southeast Asian countries on your vacation. If you pick a travel card which can't hold baht, you'll pay a currency conversion fee when you make a purchase or withdrawal in Thailand.
In this case, a travel money card will cost you more to use than the cards you already have in your wallet. Some travel cards don't charge for currency conversion; however, these cards will certainly charge you to make an ATM withdrawal. There are issue, reload and inactivity fees to consider as well as ATM and currency conversion fees.
Using debit cards
Most debit cards will charge a currency conversion fee when you use the card to make a purchase or withdrawal in Thai baht. The Charles Schwab account card waives these fees and allows you to use any ATM for no charge.
In addition to a currency conversion fee, most ATMs in Thailand charge between $4 to $5 fees. Your best bet is to withdraw the maximum amount — 20,000 baht to avoid incurring too many fees.
- Tip: Many ATMs offer to automatically convert the charges to your home currency, also called dynamic currency conversion. This exchange rate will be lower, so always refuse this offer.
Using a credit card
Credit cards give you the most purchasing power on expensive items like hotels and flights when traveling in Thailand. Find yourself a credit card that waives foreign transaction fees. Carrying a credit card gives you the added benefit of travel insurance and discounts, depending on your provider. For added savings, take advantage of the interest-free period by paying your balance in full each month.
Cards that offer travel perks and waive fees often charge an annual fee, so make sure the fee is worth it before you bring it along on your travels. If you're ever in a jam, credit cards also offer cash advances, though we don't recommend it. You'll pay high fees and interest rates apply the moment you get your money.
Using a credit card in Thailand
- Tip: Some credit cards offer complimentary international travel insurance when you charge the cost of your return travel ticket to your card.
Using traveler's checks
Unlike other countries, American Express traveler's checks can be easily cashed in Thailand at exchange offices and banks. However, debit cards and travel cards have largely replaced them. Although you can get a better rate transferring funds using traveler's checks, you'll pay a 153 THB fee to cash each check. So it's best to get your checks in larger denominations so you'll have less checks to cash.
- Tip: Some enjoy the security that traveler's checks offer. You must have your passport each time you cash your checks — protecting you if they are lost or stolen.
Getting a refund if you're the victim of a fraudulent transaction
Paying with cash in Thailand
Make an ATM withdrawal when you arrive or exchange USD at an exchange office or bank to get Thai baht. You won't pay a commission to get cash changed, but avoid exchanging cash at hotels, hostels and guesthouses as you'll get a bad rate. There at no fees or commissions to exchange your money at the airport, though you may not get the best rate.
Look for exchange shops like Super Rich and Value Plus who offer the best rates in Thailand. To avoid losing money to fraud or error, be sure to count your money before you leave the exchange counter.
- Tip: The people in Thailand expect everyone to respect their currency, that depicts the royal family, by not stepping on it and keeping in clean.
Currency in Thailand
The baht is divided into 100 satang and is issued by the bank of Thailand and is the 10th most traded currency in the world. All currency — paper and coin — depicts the portrait of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej or a deceased relative. There are strict laws in place that prohibits verbal, physical or written that insults or disrespects the royal family. This means treating the money with respect by not stepping on it, throwing it, tearing or defacing it in any way.
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Case study: Interview with Justin about travel money in Thailand
Justin visited Thailand with his friends, spending a full three weeks exploring the Bangkok and the southern region. They flew into Bangkok and spent some time temple-spotting and exploring Koh Sahn Road before jumping on another plane and heading south to Phuket. We interviewed him about his travel money experience.
What travel cards did you take with you?
Justin took these cards with him to Thailand:
- Barclaycard Arrival World Plus
- Charles Schwab Debit Card
- Simmons Visa®
Why did you take these cards?
- Barclaycard. With no foreign exchange fees and travel insurance, he used this anytime he could use a credit card. Justin purchased his airline and excursion tickets on this card because he knew he would earn some great reward points that could help fund his next trip abroad.
- Charles Schwab. This is Justin's main bank card and he was able to make withdrawals without paying foreign transaction or conversion fees.
- Simmons Visa®. He took this as a back up because there is no annual fee and has a low APR of 8.25% Variable.
What about ATM withdrawals?
Justin was able to slide past those ATM fees using his Schwab debit card. Even though the banks in Thailand charge $4 to $5, his bank waives all ATM fees.
Were there any places that you found your cards weren't accepted?
Justin says to look for the Mastercard or Visa logo at the ATM machine for an indication of whether your card will be accepted. He says there were instances when Mastercard was preferred over Visa, particularly merchants in Phuket markets. When he shopped in Phuket, the businesses owners would add a tax to the price of the item for using a Visa card.
How much cash would you need for a ten day vacation?
Justin says it depends on where you're going and what you're doing. He says he spent about $1,500 on tours, hotels, shopping, food and going out over three weeks.
What money tips do you have to anyone travelling to Thailand?
He says to be realistic about your travel budget. Be sure to have access to plenty of cash, because you'll need it for shopping at the markets and anytime you leave the large cities. Another pro tip: Monday is cleaning day in Bangkok, so many of the street food vendors take the day off — so plan on other eating options that day.
Buying baht in the US
It's best to wait till you arrive in Thailand before buying Thai baht. The best way to get baht is to make an ATM withdrawal using an account that doesn't charge an international ATM or currency conversion fee. You can do this at the airport as soon as you arrive and throughout your trip when you need more cash. You'll pay a couple of dollars each time you withdraw baht from a Thai ATM, but this will be cheaper than paying the exchange office commission and Visa and Mastercard gives you one of the best rates on the market.
If you do want to purchase baht in the US, you can buy foreign cash at these financial and foreign exchange institutions:
ATM withdrawals in Thailand
Thai ATMs charge a 180THB fee when you make an ATM withdrawal using your credit, debit or travel card. Aeon ATMs charge 150THB per for each withdrawal. Using a Citi card and a Citi ATM is free.
- Tip: Currently, there are no ATM machines on the island of Ko Lipe near the Malacca Strait, so make sure you're carrying more than enough cash when you travel there.
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To utilize your extra screen space, you can use split screen by turning your iPhone 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 7 Plus, or 8 Plus on its side, which automatically activates landscape mode. This allows your iPhone's display to feature more content on a single screen and more closely mimics the way these apps look on an iPad or Mac. Common apps that use split screen on iPhone include Mail, Calendar, Messages, Stocks, Reminders, Voice Memos, Contacts, and Clock. You'll notice a change on Home Screen as well.
On some models of iPad, you can open multiple apps and work in them simultaneously with the split screen feature. While split screen on iPhone and split screen on iPad carry the same name, they are very different. On the iPhone, you can't open multiple apps. You're simply using the display space to show more information. On the iPad, you can have Safari open on the left side of your screen while taking notes in Notes on the right side. There is no option, currently, to use iPhone split screen in the same way as the iPad split screen. But what you can do is turn off split screen on the iPad or iPhone.
For split screen on the iPad, ou'll need an iPad Air 2, Pro, or Mini 4 for using and getting rid of split screen on the iPad. For the iPhone, as stated above, you'll need a Plus model such as the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, or iPhone 8 Plus.
How to Turn Off Split Screen on iPad
So you want to get rid of split screen on the iPad, huh? If you simply want to close it, you can close split screen the same way you opened it: when opening split view on iPad, you swipe from the right side of the screen to open slide over, then swipe it to the center of your screen to open split screen. Which means you can close split view by swiping left, back to slide over, and left again to close it entirely.
If, however, by "getting rid of split screen on iPad" you mean turning the feature off completely, that's something you can do in Settings. To turn off split screen on the iPad:
Open the Settings app on your iPad.
Tap General.
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Toggle off Allow Multiple Apps.
With this setting turned off, you won't be able to use slide over or split screen on your iPad. If you later decide you want to use the feature again, simply toggle Allow Multiple Apps back on.
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How to Get Rid of Split Screen in Safari on iPad
Using split screen in Safari on iPad was a new multitasking feature for iOS 10 that continues in iOS 11. This allows you to open two separate Safari web pages simultaneously on your iPad. To start, open Safari on the iPad. You can then open a second Safari tab in split screen in one of four ways:
Tap and hold a link; select Open in Split View.
Tap Command+N on an external hardware keyboard to invoke Split View.
Drag a tab from its space to either the left or right side of the screen to open it in split screen.
Tap and hold the icon that opens your tabs view in Safari. It looks like two overlapping squares. When you tap and hold, options will pop-up. Select Open Split View.
But what if you want to get rid of split screen in Safari? What if you're done using the two tabs—how do you turn split screen on the iPad off? To close split screen in Safari on your iPad, you can do one of the following things:
Drag the tab(s) from one of the screens to the other. Once the last tab has been dragged to the opposite side, Safari will return to full screen, which will turn off split screen.
Or, you can tap and hold the tabs icon, which looks like two overlapping squares. Then select Merge All Tabs. This will merge all your Safari tabs back into a single window, which gets rid of split screen.
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Split Screen on iPhone & How to Turn it Off
While split screen on the iPad allows you to have multiple apps open, split screen on the iPhone simply allows you to utilize the extra screen space to display more information. For example, the Mail app on Mac shows two columns, one with the list of emails and the second showing the email that's open. When you turn an iPhone Plus model on its side, opening landscape mode, you see the Mail app on iPhone the same way you would on Mac. Some people like the use of this extra screen space, but you can also choose to turn off split screen on iPhone. Check out some of the split screen examples below, then we'll go over how to get rid of it everywhere at once.
Split view in Mail on iPhone allows you to read emails while looking at your Inbox. If you love Mail on your iPad or Mac, you'll appreciate split screen on iPhone 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 7 Plus, and 8 Plus. Unlike the rest of the apps we use as examples, you can turn off the split screen view in Mail.
- If you prefer to see only the open email, tap the full screen icon in the upper right of the email and the split screen view will disappear.
- Tap the name of the inbox in the upper left corner to return to split view.
Split screen in the Calendar app on iPhone shows you your daily, weekly, or monthly schedule and event details simultaneously. There is no way to turn off split screen within the Calendar app.
Similar to Mail, Messages shows you your list of messages and the current one you're replying to in landscape mode. There is no way to turn off split screen within the Messages app.
This feature is only available on Plus phones, which are currently the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 8 Plus. Conversely, if you'd rather turn this split view feature off, follow the steps below. Keep in mind that you will also lose other features like the landscape-oriented home screen and the extra buttons on your keyboards, but it will turn split screen off in all of your apps.
To turn off split screen on iPhone:
Open the Settings app.
Tap Display & Brightness.
Select View.
Tap Zoomed at the top.
Select Set.
Confirm Use Zoomed. The message will inform you that changing the display will restart your iPhone.
Once your iPhone has restarted you should no longer see the split screen in your apps. Instead you will see one big window when you hold your iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, or iPhone 8 Plus horizontally.


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The DJI Ronin is one heck of a gimbal, and one of it's stand out features would be the Auto Tuning Software. Well for anyone using SBGC Basecam Alexmos Controllers with their gimbals, the new firmware now offers an 'Auto PID' feature as well. But before you get too excited you may want to take a look at this video demonstration.
So the new firmware offers an amazing set of new features, and Auto PID tuning seems to work. This still doesn't solve the other areas that you need to be familiar with including sensor position, sensor calibrations, gyro calibrations, and motor configurations. Before you can use any of the Auto PID features, you need to properly configure those settings first and balance your camera properly on the gimbal frame.
I've heard some people talk about how everything works except for the 'Pitch' or maybe the 'YAW' is buzzing. Using the Auto PID tuning feature with one axis may now quickly solve these issues. Keep in mind that with a sliding scale between Better Stabilization and Better Precision your results could vary. Even though it's 'Auto' there's still a fair amount of trial and error that can be time consuming to use this process.
If you're working with 32 Bit Gimbals like the CAME-TV 7000/7500 (found here) or the Varavon Birdycam2 (found here), the new firmware should be compatible, but you know what they say. 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'. If you have your gimbal working well, there may be no real reason to upgrade the firmware at this time.


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'You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why!'
Singing under my breath, it had a nice calming effect on me as I stared bleakly into the heavy snow from my carriage window on the train. You may ask, why did I need calming?
I had no idea where I was actually going.
With train cancellations announced on the platform on the screens earlier, a train coated with frost slowly rolled in whispering that it could truly be the North Pole Express. I looked up expectedly at the screens to find there were no information displayed at the screens about this particular train.
Suddenly, a Father Christmas style voice announced on the tannoy, yet I couldn't make out the words. Looking around, everyone started stepping onto the train. Quickly grabbing a fellow passenger, I asked about the train to which his reply was
'It's replaced a cancelled train and won't be another one for a while yet.'
But which cancelled train? All I want to be is home for Christmas, drinking mulled wine and out of the cold. Looking around, I couldn't find any staff on the platform to enquire to lip-read and have a face-to-face conversation. So, I did the next best thing, I got on the train. After all, I didn't want to look like a frozen snowman on the platform if I'm waiting any longer.
The train soon set off, with more tannoy announcements. There were no screens to display information. How were the one in six people in the UK with some form of hearing loss able to understand?
So, as we rolled through the bleak midwinter, I waited expectedly for the ticket inspector. Surely, they would know where we would be going?
No one came. I would need a Christmas miracle.
Minutes later, I got it. An angel in the form of a middle-aged woman got on the train at a stop and sat across me, brushing off the snowflakes before giving me a welcoming smile. She soon clocked my hearing aid and mentioned her husband was looking to have one because of his age-related deafness and could she ask me any questions about it?
So, we chatted, about the difficulties she was having at home with her husband, who insists on turning the TV up, cancelling his social events with his friends because he couldn't follow conversations, missing hearing the knocking on the door especially when she brings in bags of shopping and needs help! But solutions are available, whether it is getting a hearing aid from your audiologist, there are assistive technology, there is deaf awareness and communication tips. She soon relaxed and said thank you for giving her peace of mind to know by Christmas, they would have a jingle of a time!
Then the tannoy crackled again. Noticing that I was straining to hear what was being said, she asked me if I was struggling to hear what was being said. I told her that I wasn't even sure where this train was going and what stops were being made.
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This was it. This was what I needed. A simple piece of effective communication, not made available by this train company, can make a journey stress-free was fulfilled by the kindness of this stranger.
Bidding her farewell and Merry Christmas, I got off at the next stop and changed trains to my final destination without any fuss or delay armed with presents for my loved ones.
But it really goes to show that deaf awareness and effective communication on travel operators needs to be put in place to ensure that those with deafness or hearing loss can have a stress-free journey to start their Christmas holidays.
Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, I'm now at home surrounded by my loved ones singing together Christmas carols to my heart's content and tucking into a big Christmas turkey!
Merry Christmas everyone and I hope you have your Christmas miracle too.
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KLOSTERLAND member monasteries
The map gives an overview of current KLOSTERLAND member monasteries. Click on the orange dots to reveal a window containing details and a link to the relevant monastery.
The monasteries of KLOSTERLAND were established by the most divergent of religious orders: Premonstratensians, Benedictines, Cistercians, Franciscans, Augustinians, Dominicans; but also their female filiations have left a lasting impression on the monastic landscape since the 11th century.
During visits, guests can discover the individual characters of the different monasteries, as well as their similarities. Numerous monasteries were dissolved during the Reformation. Their subsequent use over the following centuries proceeded along many different tangents.
Today, the monasteries of KLOSTERLAND welcome visitors of diverse interests. Through their wide variety of tourist offers they communicate the story behind the historic structures, inform guests about the unique architecture and furthermore enable them to discover and experience these magical places for themselves.


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Winter. It's cold and dark (at least for those of us in the Northern part of the Northern Hemisphere). Working outside at this time of year often means working in the dark. That being the case, I'm a huge fan of flashlights. I probably have 40 of them. But not all lights are created equal. Especially when it comes to hard everyday use. Most of the lights that you can pick up at the big box stores store just won't last very long when you're using them hard everyday.
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Welcome to the University Prep Science and Math ICCARS Page. My name is Kathleen O'Connor I am a sixth, seventh, and eighth grade science teacher at UPSM. I work with some wonderful middle school students! This year we are beginning to study the Earth's changing climate by using remote sensing. Our remote sensing devices, called Aerokats, are flown from 3 meter kites at 30.5 meters in altitude.
Our focus this year has been to form our kite teams and learn how to safely fly these large kites. In year two we will be adding the remote sensing devices and will begin to study how climate is changing habitats in the Great Lakes Region.
Here are some pictures of our kite teams:
Please visit my classroom web page at: https://sites.google.com/a/uprepsm.com/quad-7b-upsm/ms-o-connor


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2nd March 2016 - 10:00 AM
CVS has long supported the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme with 20% discount on health screening schemes. With the impending compulsory microchip legislation, we have joined with CVS to offer additional benefits exclusive to Assured Breeders:
Being the largest Veterinary Group in the UK with 242 surgeries, CVS vets are delighted to support the excellent work of the Assured Breeders. We are acutely aware how the breeders within the scheme wish to promote good breeding practice, and as a breeder, you wish to encourage the breeding of healthy, well-adjusted puppies and ensure that you and your new owners are compliant with new microchipping legislation. Our new offer also includes discounted vaccinations so that your trip to the vets at 8 weeks provides you and your puppy with the care and healthcare protection that it needs to its future health. In addition, CVS continue to support Assured Breeder owned dogs with a 20% discount of all breed scheme related testing*. To benefit from these savings you will need to show valid membership of the ABS at any CVS practice (ABS active membership certificate). You will find details of your local CVS practice by visiting http://www.cvsukltd.co.uk/our-practices.
Whilst all our groups are independently managed and retain the same staff, we pride ourselves in ensuring all our practice meet exceptional standards through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is a voluntary initiative to accredit veterinary practices in the UK. Through setting standards and carrying out regular inspections, the Scheme aims to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care for Small Animal practices. The standards reflect the requirements of a primary care practice, which also aims to facilitate the achievement of high standards of clinical care.
Barry Brackner, spokesperson for CVS said 'We are delighted to be able to offer our support in way of discounts to committed breeders who have worked hard to improve their breed and meet the high standards of the Assured Breeders'.
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Saturday Posts . . .
The Lectin-free diet is a bust – for me, at least. If you've been following my story, you know that at one point my weight was just a couple of pounds short of 250. To get that under control, I started the Paleo Diet, and lost nearly 60 pounds. Well, when we switched to the lectin-free diet, my weight went back up to 230. The solution, then, seems to be that the best diet for me is the paleo, sometimes also called the Caveman Diet. So, we're switching back.
Saturday Posts . . .
I've written before that one of my fitness challenges is the existence of a huge tear in the upper abdominal wall, which several different doctors and fitness instructors have told me makes exercising my abs dangerous. Yet, through the years that I've carried this trouble, I've found no way around the problem.
Until very recently.
About 3 months ago, I began to wonder if something like the old-fashioned women's girdles might offer enough support to the hernia to allow me to exercise. I kept this suspicion to myself, because I don't want to spend money on anything – ANYTHING – without a good chance that it's worth the cost. I've been burned too many times. So, I tried to research the idea myself.
Then, about a month ago, my wife came to me with the revelation that she'd read an actual medical journal article about a trial of this very idea – with incredibly positive results. That was when I first shared with her what I'd been looking into, and I agreed to try it. She found an adjustable girdle with velcro fastening that I could place high enough to support the heria, and I began.
I had to start slow – I haven't exercised my abs in over 25 years. But, as I built strength and endurance, I also started to see a physical change. I haven't lost much girth, perhaps an inch, but I do see definition starting to form in the muscles, which is encouraging.
Saturday Posts . . .
I'm feeling a bit vindicated at the moment, over the whole "Lectin Free eating" idea. But, it isn't the idea itself that has me grinning, but a thought I remembered having as a kid.
If you were like me, your parents probably did two things: told you to take a multi-vitamin every day, and told you that drugs were bad. That was probably the end of the similarity between us, because when I was a kid, my family got our vitamins from the local drug store.
I admit that this is very simplistic thinking, but to my childhood understanding, if drugs were bad, why were drug stores legal? If vitamins look like drugs, why take them? Shouldn't people be able to get all the nutrition they need from the food they eat?
Well, it turns out that the "Lectin free eating" idea was a huge chunk of the missing data. You see, if we never damaged our intestine, most of our standard health problems would probably never happen to us. So, that 10 year old (me, a very long time ago) was right – we can get our nutrition from our food, at least as long as we're not deliberately eating things that work against us.
Saturday Posts . . .
Well, it's time to slam on the breaks, for me anyhow.
As my wife and I approach the one months mark of the lectin-free program, we have had mixed results from taking Dr. Gundry's Total Restore product. I have no problem with that – it was fairly obvious that I was in worse shape than my wife to start with.
No, what is giving me pause is the price of continuing. When we ordered the first shipment of the product, we paid about $130 for 3 bottles – a 6 week supply with both of us taking it. I knew that was an introductory price, but I did not expect for the refill price to be over $190 for 3 bottles. Which is just what we learned it would be when we started getting ready for our spending on bills that needed paying yesterday.
As for the diet part, I'm going to continue with it. If nothing, that makes the grocery shopping a lot easier for my wife, so it's worth doing just for that. However, the Total Restore is an expense I can't justify, at least not right now. We have a lot of other needs, and they all require spending money. This one will have to wait.
Saturday Posts . . .
Lectin-free, Week 3 update . . .
Well, this is exciting. Not really. This is currently my 3rd attempt at posting this update. Firefox is giving me fits today.
There hasn't been much change from last week, as far as physical symptoms go. What has changed is that the local weather has gotten so hot during the day that I can't sleep, making doing our laundry at night a serious challenge. I think I'm going to have to adapt a "1 load per day, just before sunrise" type of program to get through the summer.
Going lectin-free is proving to be a more difficult challenge than we had hoped. Some of our basic staples have lectins in them, and finding substitutes is a continuous experiment. For example – sweet potatoes can substitute for Idaho potatoes in some things, but sweet potatoes make lousy hash browns. They don't cook right. Rutabaga has an unusual flavor, but will do a good job as a potato substitute.
Anyway, we're still trying to meet the challenge. Life is Strange.
Saturday Posts . . .
If you found your interest peaked by my previous post about leaky gut and removing lectins from your diet, this will be an update to that.
If you are new to the leaky gut idea, please see my previous post. I have a link there to a website run by a former world-class cardiac surgeon who now focuses his practice on healing instead of surgery. He explains, far better than I can, what this is all about. Just realize that, according to him, symptoms of leaky gut can include brain fog, arthritis, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue, obesity . . . .
Now, to the update.
It has been just over 2 weeks since my wife and I started taking the daily supplements recommended for this program. My wife saw almost instant benefits – she told me on day 3 that she'd already noticed that her nearly-constant craving for refined sugar was almost gone. After a week she told me that when she wakes in the mornings it isn't a struggle to get out of bed anymore, she wakes with more energy and mental sharpness. The two together have her convinced that this was a definite move in the right direction, for her.
My results would best fall into the category of "proof that one-size definitely does not fit all in health care". I'm not saying this has failed to work for me, just that at the 2 week mark my results are far less spectacular. If anything, my mental fog has worsened. I'm constantly tired, and get confused if I have more than one thing going on at a time.
So, what makes that a positive result? Let me regress – to the results of my doing the paleo diet. When I started the paleo diet, I weighed 248 pounds, at 5'8″ tall. I was just short of 100 pounds more than what I weighed when I got discharged from the US Army in 1982. Without exercising, using the paleo diet my weight dropped to 190 pounds. However, with all of that weight loss – my abdominal girth did not decrease AT ALL. I'm now convinced that this is, perhaps, the greatest proof of my having leaky gut – and that all that girth is due to toxic waste that had built up around my intestines.
I'm not sure if this qualifies as proof, but one thing that has changed is the smell of my waste when I go to the bathroom. Of course, I'd be lying if I told you it didn't smell bad before, but now it is so offensive that I wait until the last possible minute and hold my breath as much as possible until the event is over. Passing gas can clear the living room – of our cats!
I'm choosing to take this as an indication that my body IS trying to process that toxic waste, and flush it from my body as quickly as possible. It is just overwhelmed by the scope of the job at this point, but continuing should eventually get me over the hump.
At least that is what I'm thinking right now.
Saturday Posts . . .
Not so long ago, I posted that I'm done chasing the recovery of my lost ability. I've been seeking a way to reverse the physical decline of my body, which began 37 years ago with a bone tumor, for so long it seems to be the only thing I've ever done sometimes. You could call it my career. The only thing I've pursued longer would be spiritual growth. I'm frustrated, and tired.
However, I recently saw a video made by a former cardiac surgeon – Dr. Steven Gundry, MD. He worked at Loma Linda University Medical Center until he had an epiphany – that he was just putting bandaides on conditions. He realized he could do more good for his patients by helping them to NOT NEED surgery. Foremost on his mind was the fact that, despite doing "everything right" he himself was 75 pounds overweight and heading for cardiac trouble.
Well, he tells the story far better than I could. You can find it at http://www.thenewgutfix.com
Anyhow, after seeing that video, I shared it with my wife – and she agreed that his description of the "typical patient" with the problem he now treats – with NUTRITION alone – was a total description of how I've been feeling the last few years. Everything – chronic fatigue, joint pain, migraines, brain fog, memory lapses – it is all just symptoms of a leaky gut. And he's figured out how to repair it without surgery. So, making an exception to my former declaration, we're going to give this a shot.
Yes, "we" – my wife has several of the same symptoms, so she's going to do the regimen with me. With a little help from the gods, perhaps we will both soon be in the best health of our lives.
Medical Mystery . . .
Sorry I haven't been writing much the last couple of weeks. My body hasn't felt right for a while.
Besides the arthritis acting up with every change in the weather, I've also been coping with lack of sleep, low energy, and a few other minor things. I was happy to attribute this to the process of trying to lose weight, but then my wife found something that pointed in a different direction.
It seems that one nutrient has some sort of affect on all of those symptoms. Pantothenic Acid – which is one of the B Vitamins.
Here's where the mystery comes in, though. Pantothenic Acid is in virtually everything. If you eat it, and it's a whole food, it probably has this vitamin in it. So the question becomes – how does one become deficient in a vitamin that is everywhere? My best guess is that something is causing my body to not metabolize the vitamin properly. But, having no training in biology or chemistry, I have no clue what that would be.
Still, we got some supplements and I've started taking them. It's too soon to know how much relief this will eventually give me, but it has already helped some.
Diet and weight loss . . .
I'm fat. In fact, by the standards used today, I'm morbidly obese. That somewhat scary term simply means that I weigh more than 50 pounds more than my ideal weight. I'm 5'8″ tall, and have a medium build. My target weight should be around 155 pounds to 175 pounds. I currently weigh in at 240 pounds, but when I tell people that they look at me incredulously and ask, "where are you hiding it?"
I'm not hiding it – it's here. A lot of it is a fairly obvious "beer belly" – a term I hate, by the way, because I don't drink beer. But the incredulous inquirers do have a point: My pants are only a size larger now than they were when I left the US Army 30+ years ago – at a lean 155.
I've talked to my primary care doctor. I've talked to the nutritionist he referred me to. I've talked to weight management counselors, physical therapists . . . and I've read books and articles on macrobiotics, vegitarian eating, portion control, fasting, pacing, juicing . . .
None of it has worked for me. There is one reason why, and it's the giant pink elephant in the room. It's terribly obvious to me, but nobody else wants to acknowledge it because it is an automatic barrier to the success of whatever approach they pitch at me. I'm a disabled veteran – I had a bone tumor in my left leg, and that bone has been permanently structurally weakened.
Imagine building a bridge across a half-mile wide river, and the central girder on the left side of the bridge was manufactured wrong and can only stand 10% of the weight it was intended to. What is going to happen to that bridge when rush hour traffic hits it? During the first 3 months after the surgery to treat my tumor, I was hospitalized an additional 10 times for stress fractures related to my not believing the limitations imposed on me. I believe them now.
That's what's wrong with my leg now. Instead of being able to stand the stresses of all the normal activity I used to do, I'm now limited to "No pushing, pulling, or lifting over 30 pounds" AND "no walking more than 1 mile per day TOTAL" – that includes trips to the bathroom and the kitchen. Let me tell you, it's amazing how small one mile is when you carry a pedometer around the house for a few weeks. I have one of those "Cory Everson" resistance cable type home exercise machines, but it seems impossible to do enough repetitions with only 30 pounds of resistance to either burn fat or build muscle.
So, the next time you see someone in the store, or on the beach (which won't be me, I don't live anywhere near a beach) who is heavy, don't automatically think that they are just lazy or don't care about how they look. Some of us care a LOT – there just isn't anything we can do. Because we are trying.


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Ninefox Gambit shortlisted for the Arthur C Clarke Award!
2 years ago
Yoon Ha Lee's universally acclaimed Ninefox Gambit has been shortlisted for the 2017 Arthur C Clarke Award.
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Adolescence is a time of change…
It is a remarkable developmental period in which children are transformed neurobiologically, cognitively and interpersonally as they prepare for adult roles and relationships. The confluence of these diverse changes makes adolescence a "sensitive" developmental period, where vulnerability increases but opportunities for growth are also heightened. In our lab we are interested in factors that increase risk and provide protection during pre-adolescence and adolescent development. Our work integrates research on both normative and atypical developmental trajectories with the goal of understanding how we can support healthy development and intervene during critical transitions to reduce risk. Over the past decade we have focused on understanding risk and protective factors among adolescent girls and boys at high risk for violence and victimization. Our eight-year longitudinal study with these teens has produced important findings on the complexity of their mental health needs, the social contexts that place them at risk and the personal and relational factors that buffer them from adversity. We are strongly committed to knowledge translation, and the development of evidence based interventions to prevent and reduce risk. Together with community partners in mental health and education, we have developed, delivered and evaluated programs that provide important benefits to youth and their families and cost saving measures to society.
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COVID-19/Coronavirus Faculty Tips for Remote Instruction
Main Office, Red Cedar Hall 105 (RCH-105)
We are currently working remotely and available by phone or email:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: (541) 917-4789
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The LBCC Center for Accessibility Resources and YOU!
The Center for Accessibility Resources provides assistance to students who have documented disabilities by:
- Reviewing documentation, provided by the student, that provides evidence of disability
- Planning reasonable accommodations
- Coordinating services in the classroom
- Providing support (i.e. assistive technology, testing accommodations, and classroom accommodations)
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If you have a disability and feel that you will need accommodations as a student at Linn-Benton Community College, we are here to support you.
Students are eligible to use their approved accommodations in every class (traditional lecture, online, Community Education sponsored, etc.), lab, clinical/field experience, club/co-curricular/student life activity, play, Cooperative Work Experience, Learn and Earn, Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Accelerated Short Term Training classes held at, or sponsored by, any Linn-Benton Community College campus.
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Scott & White Health Plan & Products
Employer group plans and the individual and family plans of Scott & White Health Plan are geared towards the health insurance needs of their members.
For individuals and families, Scott & White Health Plan offers low premium plans which are based on the traditional HMO plan model of selecting a primary care physician who will manage and oversee the members health care. These plans are very affordable with great benefits and individual and family plans also come with the option to add prescription drug coverage and life insurance.
There are also employer HMO plans wherein members can select a primary care physician that will coordinate their care within the HMO network. Consumers can also choice Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) plan and consumer driven plans that are compatible with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
Additional products and services provided by Scott & White Health Plan include Specialty Benefits and Wellness Programs.
Awards & Recognitions of Scott & White Health Plan
The Scott & White Health Plan also boasts of a number of awards and commendations in terms of customer care. They acquired an "Excellent" accreditation status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for their commercial and Medicare products. Scott & White Health Plan has also been recognized by the Texas Diabetes Council for four consecutive years (2006 through 2009) for exceeding the Texas average in all six comprehensive diabetes care measures.
Other Scott & White Health Plans
Scott & White Health Plans even has a child-only plan, a statewide self-insured plan and a Medicare prescription plan. They work to meet the ever-changing needs of the current market in Texas.
Contact Information
Scott & White Health Plan
2401 S. 31st Street
Temple, TX 76508
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Maersk Line, Limited and Rickmers-Linie this week announced a joint venture to provide U.S. customers with heavy-lift breakbulk and project cargo shipping using two newly-built multi-purpose ships to be operated under the U.S. flag.
The partnership, which will operate as Maersk-Rickmers U.S. Flag Project Carrier or Maersk-Rickmers for short, will provide services to customers seeking U.S.-flagged heavy-lift multipurpose vessels using the new 19,000 DWT Maersk Illinois and Maersk Texas, each with a combined maximum lift of 480 metric tons. The vessels will provide twice the capacity of any U.S. flag multipurpose vessels currently in operation.
"The Maersk-Rickmers service is designed for shippers needing U.S. flag service and seeking the advantageous economics of large multi-purpose vessels," said Dave Harriss, director of Ship Management and Chartering at Maersk Line, Limited. "As part of our market analysis, we heard from shippers who said they want greater flexibility from their carriers and the ability to support all their cargo requirements. We listened, and the Maersk-Rickmers service is designed with our customers in mind."
"The Maersk-Rickmers partnership will have a positive effect on U.S. trade by providing cargo owners the customer-oriented service that both companies are known for," said Sean Carney, President and CEO of Rickmers-Linie (America). "This adds a new dimension to the portfolio of services Rickmers-Linie provides to customers in the project and breakbulk cargo markets."
The ships currently fly the Marshall Islands flag and are preparing for their maiden voyages. In November, the vessels are scheduled to complete the process to bring them under the U.S. flag.


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Dragon Well Green Full-Leaf Tea
Lao Tzu Tea - Among the most celebrated teas in China. This top-grade Lung Ching is famous for its jade green color, earthy aroma, mellow taste and long flat leaf. Dragonwell tea has a full and distinct character. Its unique cooling effect refreshes the fortunate sipper.
Green tea contains less than a quarter the amount of caffeine per cup than in a similar-sized cup of coffee. More about caffeine.
Steeping green tea is easy. Simply heat fresh, filtered water just short of boiling. Then pour water over tea and steep for 1-3 minutes (if using a tea bag) or 2-4 minutes (if using full-leaf tea.)
Top grade Lung Ching tea leaves
Zheijiang Province, China
Clear and bright with an almost syrupy feel at the back of the tongue. Great cold brewed on a hot humid day.
My favorite tea
Been buying RofT Dragon Well for over 20 years. Good quality at a decent price--good leaves, very few stems. The tea flavor is mild and soothing.
Light, Aromatic
Of all the green teas I have this one has the mellowest flavor. It is best for mornings when I don't need a jolt but a "hug" from my beverage.
Favorite Summer Tea
This is a favorite. Makes great iced tea. I use the leaves as fertilizer on my flowering plants.


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Yes, i said $1000… this had to cover Tables, chairs, plates, flowers, favor and everything in between!!
I'll tell you how i did it :)
Then i got the most fanciest tape i have ever seen from http://www.tapeswell.com/ I LOVE this stuff!! To get the white background i just taped the Damask print tape on regular white card stock and just cut along the each side.. i used double sided tape to adhere everything in the back side of the plate. For the emblem in the middle i used a 2″ oval punch i purchased at Michael's and a Martha Stewart fleur-de-lis punch and some blood red scrap booking paper that was on sale at Michael's..don't you just love that place! Also the plastic cookie bags and the extra thin red ribbon were purchased there.
I made a book mark for every guest to take home with the same Damask tape and hot glued the fleur-de-lis on the fork :)
These awesome stylish black plastic plates were from http://www.smartyhadaparty.com/ They shipped everything so fast!! i will defiantly used them again :) Oh and the white napkin was purchased at the dollar tree ..20 in a pack for 99cents!
you don't have to spend and arm and a leg to get fancy out comes :)
This a nice DIY craft to use as centerpieces if you made a lot of these bouquets with the glass cylinder for your own wedding!
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Leapfrog Project from Involve Northwest. Brilliant programme of support for children affected by domestic violence and abuse.
The Leapfrog Scheme is a programme for children aged 5-10 years old and young people aged 11-16 years who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse within the family unit.
The scheme provides a safe and neutral place for children to talk about their experiences with the support of the Domestic Abuse Support Workers.
They provide snacks for the younger children as well as arts and crafts equipment that are used throughout the programme to say for example, draw or paint their feelings of what they have experienced and how it made them sad.
The aims of the programme are to help children LEAP
Let children be "children" again
Encouragement towards understanding what healthy and unhealthy relationships are
Awareness of past experiences and subsequent behavioural issues that have occurred as a result of witnessing such experiences
Prevent and break the cycle of domestic abuse for future generations
For more information on the Leapfrog Program, please call:
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Who doesn't love grilled cheese? Well then, how about grilled chocolate and cheese? Our pâté-style chocolate charcuterie lends itself to a scandalously delicious toasted sandwich. Blended with Vermont made cheeses and butter, it's a simple solution to an extravagant bite. Assembled ahead of time and grilled just before serving, cut into quarters and serve at your next gathering. I guarantee guests won't let them stay on the platter long! They make delicious breakfast sides, like a warm and melty pastry (I put that to test this morning, and can happily attest). Read on for instructions and serving suggestions:
Grilled Chocolate & Cheese Pâté
- thinly sliced hearty bread (we used Orchard Hill Breadworks French loaf)
- Tavernier Chocolates pâté chocolat chilled & sliced to ~1/4″ thickness
- olive oil
- flake sea salt (we used Atlantic Saltworks)
- fresh fruit thinly sliced (optional)
- heat 1-2 Tbsp oil on a well seasoned frying pan on medium-high heat
- when pan is hot, place 2 slices of bread on pan and press frequently with a spatula to brown, approximately 2-4 minutes, checking its progress after 1-2 minutes so it doesn't burn
- when bread is toasted and a golden brown, flip & brown the opposite side for another 2 minutes, pressing down on bread with a spatula
- place slices of chocolate pâté on one slice, making sure that the pâté is on top of the bread does not hang over the sides (it will melt quickly onto the pan & burn!). If you wish to add sliced fresh fruit (we love apples, pears, peaches or fresh strawberries), now is the time to do it! Cover and brown for another 1-2 minutes until pâté is melted
- remove from heat & place both slices separately on cutting board with your spatula. Drizzle a tiny bit of fruity, cold pressed olive oil over the top of the melted pâté, then sprinkle with flake sea salt. Press plain toasted bread slice on top of the melted & toasted pâté slice, cut into halves or quarters, & serve while warm
- voilá! Enjoy!
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Book Title : The Finite Element Method: A Practical Course
Author(s) : G.R. Liu and S.S. Quek
Publisher : Butter worth Heinemann
Edition : First
Pages : 361
PDF Size : 9 Mb
Book Description:
The Finite Element Method: A Practical Course by G.R. Liu and S.S. Quek has become an indispensable technology for the modelling and simulation of engineering systems. Written for engineers and students alike, the aim of the book is to provide the necessary theories and techniques of the FEM for readers to be able to use a commercial FEM package to solve primarily linear problems in mechanical and civil engineering with the main focus on structural mechanics and heat transfer.
Fundamental theories are introduced in a straightforward way, and state-of-the-art techniques for designing and analyzing engineering systems, including micro structural systems are explained in detail. Case studies are used to demonstrate these theories, methods, techniques and practical applications, and numerous diagrams and tables are used throughout.
The case studies and examples use the commercial software package ABACUS, but the techniques explained are equally applicable for readers using other applications including NASTRAN, ANSYS, MARC, etc. See more books.
Table of contents:
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1. Computational Modelling
2. Introduction to Mechanics for Solids and Structures
3. Fundamentals for Finite Element Method
4. FEM for Trusses
5. FEM for Beams
6. FEM for Frames
7. FEM for Two-Dimensional Solids
8. FEM for Plates and Shells
9. FEM for 3D Solids
10. Special Purpose Elements
11. Modelling Techniques
12. FEM for Heat Transfer Problems
13. Using ABAQUS


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Why Under-eating Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
Most people who want to lose weight slash calories and deprive themselves from the foods they enjoy in all areas (protein, carbohydrates, and fats), instead of eating the calories their body needs. The problem is most people want the weight gone faster than is realistic but fat loss takes time and consistency to make it work efficiently!
Your body needs energy to survive so when the body senses extended energy restriction these are some of the reactions:
1.Slows down thyroid production: your thyroid is responsible for fat, carbohydrate, protein metabolism. When it feels it is deprived of energy it will slow down trying to maintain energy balance. Fat metabolism slows down and holds onto fat (energy) because it reacts as if you are starving. It will only burn fat as a last resort because fats are the body's preferred fuel source and the body wants to hold onto those fat stores until absolutely needed.
2.Decreases muscle mass: When the body is depleted from calories the body first burns usable fat for energy then it uses muscle tissues to burn because again the body thinks you are starving and since muscle requires more energy to maintain the body begins to break it down.
3.Lowers testosterone levels: Testosterone is a hormone that is affected with a calorie deficit. It is anabolic to muscle tissue. Without Testosterone it is hard to maintain muscle and even harder to build more muscle mass. Lower testosterone levels can cause depression, lethargy, and fatigue.
4.Decreases leptin levels: Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells and is also known as the hunger hormone. This hormone basically tells you whether you are full or not. High leptin levels are associated with high fat mass and low leptin levels are associated with malnutrition and not eating the amount of energy your body needs. When your levels become low your metabolism follows and it becomes hard to lose fat.
5.Heart and Circulation issues: Undereating can cause the heart to weaken and lower blood pressure and pulse to dangerous levels. Also if the heart becomes weakened an arrhythmia can occur.
6.Difficulties getting pregnant: Low-calorie dieting and inadequate body fat can cause infertility and menstrual irregularity.
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Risk and Regulation of Islamic Banking
Edited by Mervyn K. Lewis, Mohamed Ariff and Shamsher Mohamad
Chapter 15: Islamic finance in Australia
Michael T. Skully
Once 'Islamic finance in Australia' could have been covered in a very short paper. Other than informal examples operating from local mosques, there would be little if anything to discuss. The position now may not appear much different, but there is some progress and its potential has certainly awakened both the government and finance industry. This chapter reports on the current position. It starts by noting the small but growing importance of Islam within Australia. It then identifies our few local specialist Islamic finance providers, mentions some modest Islamic efforts by our commercial banks and explains some promising developments in the fund management industry. Consideration is then given to the potential prudential regulation, commercial and other laws and taxation issues facing Islamic finance before concluding with some comments on the potential for Islamic finance in Australia.
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With the early darkness of winter nights, comfort foods are appreciated far more than in the light of summer. To brighten some of these meals, we look for ways to switch it up, while sticking with the tried and true basics. Here are three ways to enjoy red potatoes as sides. Super simple, but each one gives us a bit of a twist, to complement the main course. The third option is for pancakes, which are so easy to do from leftovers from an earlier meal. Just store the leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to a week. Ready when you are. Continue reading
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Persian Potato Cakes ~ Kookoo
We went out in the boat this week for a late afternoon trip over towards the Secretary Islands. So often the channel between Thetis and the small island group is very choppy, but that day it was beautifully calm. We were able to look at all the amazing rock formations, centuries old yew trees, and an abundance of seals.
It's rare not to see a seal when you're in these waters, but there were more than usual. Whether they were resting on rocks or in the water, they were all around. I suppose the fishing was good!
It was a lovely prelude to our fish & chips at Vesuvius, trying to squeak another wonderful dinner at the Seaside Restaurant before the days are too short.
The trip back was full of a late summer's evening light, resting on the sandstone cliffs of Tent & Penelakut Islands. We could all feel the bit of chill in the air, reminding us that autumn isn't far off.
September is our month for getting all those outside jobs done before fall really does set in, easy suppers, served late, and quickly getting back outside to do evening chores before dark. Meals have to be quick on these days, so I'm always looking for new ways to make that happen. Working on the middle-eastern menu for the island's recent Summer Soiree, I found the lovely Persian vegetable & egg cakes called Kookoo. They are so versatile, and easy to make. We did a potato version as one of the appetizers. Our Gypsy-King musician, Barra, was so excited to have these treats from his heritage. His enthusiasm made them a hot item!
Somehow I've gone from centuries old yew trees and seals to middle-eastern traditional cuisine, but it all fits; a dish that is new to us, but traditional to others. It's all about where we come from, and where we are today. Continue reading
Prosciutto Laced Potato & Rutabaga Pie
A few nights ago, the sisters and I decided to have a mini potluck and cards night. Nothing fancy, just a bit of good food and a game of cards (and maybe a bottle or two of wine). It was so fun to go to the little house in the woods, for such a cozy evening.
I knew that one would be doing chicken, and the other a salad, so decided to go with potatoes. And some rutabaga. And some prosciutto. And butter. So good, and it hit all the comfort food marks. I made it earlier in the day, and just put it in the oven to finish just in time to leave.
This dish is very traditional, except for the prosciutto, but why be a traditionalist when you can try something new? After all, they're just vegetables… Continue reading
Prime Rib Roast with Roasted Potatoes
Raising our own beef has taught us how few specialty cuts one actually gets from an animal. We've learned the anatomy, and where each cut comes from. For instance if we want tenderloin, we need to give up Porterhouse steaks, and other choices are made all the way from sub-primal cuts to the final portioned cuts. We are always trying to produce beef that is lean, but with marbling, a fine balance. Our animals are ranging their whole lives, which helps keep them lean, but they need to have enough good quality feed and browse to keep their weights up without reducing the marbling.
When you have a side of beef in the freezer, you are more mindful of what you eat, as a specialty cut is exactly that, special! These are the cuts that are from the least used muscles. They are fabulous from more mature animals, as they become more flavourful as the animal itself ages. Because of the small portion of these cuts when compared to the "lesser" cuts, they do tend to be saved for special occasions.
When cooking these treats, we want to be sure they are as tasty as possible, so need to follow tried and true methods. Regardless of the weight of the prime rib roast, this recipe works. We've used it for 3 rib, 4 rib and full racks: as well as roasts from 200 lb sides to 250 lb sides. It always works. Be sure you know how you want your roast done before you start. I usually cook medium-rare, as it gives a bit of everything for a group. The photos are from a small 4 rib roast, enough for 4 servings. As well, this was cut from a smaller than usual side, producing a smaller roast. I would suggest that you count on 1 lb per 1⅓ servings when purchasing a roast. Continue reading
Roasted Potatoes
When roasting a good cut of meat, roasted potatoes make for a lovely side dish. Use a good Russet or Yukon Gold potato to get the right texture. The par-boiling allows for the potatoes to have a bit of pre-cooking before roasting which helps to speed things up, as well it gives us a chance to texturize them a bit to create a nice crust. Continue reading


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Details are still emerging about a police involved shooting at the Northumberland Hills Hospital emergency room during which two people were left dead, at least one whom was killed by police. The incident unfolded right before midnight, Friday, October 27, 2017, at the hospital in Cobourg, Ontario, a small town about 115 Kilometers east of Toronto. The two victims are a husband and wife in their 70s. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which examines cases of police harm to civilians in Ontario, is investigating.
SIU spokesperson Jason Gennaro has publicly stated that police in Cobourg were initially called to the hospital emergency room on reports of the sound of gunshots at about 11 PM. The SIU reports that police claim they encountered the 70-year-old man and two officers fired their weapons striking the man and killing him. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The SIU reports that officers then found a 76-year-old woman who was dead, apparently of some type of head wound.
The SIU has only confirmed that the couple were admitted to hospital. "for unknown ailments" and that at some point in the evening they had been next to each other on gurney's in a triage area of the emergency room. Other important details have not been released publicly or confirmed.
There has been some speculation that the woman had been shot, but Gennaro would not confirm that. It has also not been confirmed at this point that the man had any type of weapon.
One witness claims hearing at least five or six shots after police arrived. Other witnesses have reported hearing multiple shots in a manner that suggested to them the use of an assault weapon.
Northumberland Hills Hospital has only confirmed in a statement that there was a "serious incident" in its emergency department that involved a weapon. There are no details on whether this refers to the police weapons or another weapon. The SIU has not confirmed that the man had a weapon, but questions have been asked of the hospital how a patient with a gun could be admitted.
The SIU has assigned six investigators and two forensic investigators to investigate this shooting by police.