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Stamford holiday meals and turkey trots
STAMFORD — This week it's all about turkeys and turkey trots.
The following is information on where to receive a free holiday meal, and how to contribute to the needy by participating in Thanksgiving morning races.
Transportation is available to and from the church and should be requested when making a reservation. Volunteers can deliver meals to those who are unable to leave home.
To make a reservation, volunteer or donate, call the church office at 203-323-0200 by 11 a.m. Wednesday. For more information, visit www.fccstamford.org or email email@example.com
Inspirica, Fairfield County's largest homeless shelter, and the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County are giving away more than 700 turkeys and dinner baskets. The meals are being provided through donations from local churches, community groups, school and individuals.
The race is a fundraiser for the meals program at the Shelter for the Homeless in Stamford. Donations of cash, checks or canned food will be accepted as the event's entrance fee. Runners and spectators can also donate via PayPal at shippanturkeytrot.com. The event has raised more than $40,000 for the shelter to date.
"We cannot believe it's been 15 years," said Liz Hynes, one of the race's founders. "What started as a silly family fun run to bond and burn off some calories before our Thanksgiving celebration has grown into a meaningful way for our friends and neighbors to contribute to our community."
The 2.5-mile race weaves through the Shippan waterfront community. Runners are encourged to arrive early for stretching and costume appreciation. The race is sponsored by Chelsea Piers Connecticut, Fleet Feet of Stamford, Grade A Shop Rite, Half Full Brewery, HHG, Juliska and Rooney and Associates.
"We are so grateful to our local sponsors and everyone who contributes to the race," said Thomas Hynes, another race founder. "It's a true feel good moment for our community and shows a great commitment to our city."
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Do you have a bookworm in your family? As a child (and even now as an adult), my favorite way to pass the time was curled up on the couch with my nose in a book. I took books with me everywhere—piano lessons, long road trips, even to school, in case there was a free moment with no homework.
In our programs for preschoolers at the museum, we make a deliberate effort to link early literacy to learning how to look at art. For both, there is a connection between what you see and making meaning, whether it is recognizing that D-O-G carries the meaning of your favorite furry friend, or whether it is looking at the shapes and colors in a painting to see how they create an overall image. That's why you will often see us in the galleries, reading a picture book and then looking at a work of art.
We often search for picture books that relate to a kid-friendly theme such as animals, weather, shapes, or snow. But I've also built up a collection of museum favorites—stories that take place in a museum—for all ages. So while there's a chill in the air and it's more appealing to stay snuggled up inside, why not pick up one of these museum reads? (And then if you are adventurous, come visit the Dallas Museum of Art!)
Jack in Search of Art by Arleen Boehm
On a rainy day, Jack finds himself outside a museum with a welcome sign reading "Come See Art!" Curious, he wanders inside and begins his search for Art. When he's told that art is throughout the museum, the silly bear still doesn't realize that Art is not a person. Young children will love that they are in on the joke while Jack continues his search. Full color reproductions of masterpieces are seamlessly woven into the colorful cartoon-like illustrations.
Early Elementary
Babar's Museum of Art by Laurent de Brunhoff
The lovable Babar and Celeste decide to turn an old railroad station into an art museum to house their collection. On opening day, everyone admires the paintings and sculptures, which of course feature all elephants. Art-loving parents will chuckle at the elephant-themed take on famous paintings, while children learn that "there are no rules to tell us what art is."
Late Elementary
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg
Before there was Night at the Museum, there was Mixed-up Files, and to this day, I still dream of running away to an art museum like Claudia and her brother Jamie. The fact that they stumble into the middle of a mystery while at the Metropolitan Museum of Art just sweetens the deal. This works well as a read-aloud and would be the perfect lead-in to a visit to the DMA where you can make up your own running away to the museum story.
The Sixty-Eight Rooms by Marianne Malone
The Sixty-Eight Rooms is like a mash-up of Mixed-up Files; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; and the Bobbsey twins. Best friends Ruthie and Jack discover a magic key that shrinks them into just the right size for exploring the famous miniature Thorne rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. In this magical world, they discover a decades old mystery that links the past to the present.
Middle School
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
When a famous Vermeer painting goes missing, sixth graders Petra and Calder team up, resolved to follow the clues the thief leaves behind in the newspaper. Some have labeled this book as The Davinci Code for kids—puzzles, hidden messages in the illustrations, and the art itself will have readers searching for the answers right along with Petra and Calder. The two have even more artsy adventures in Wright 3 and The Calder Game.
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Provisional results from final race in the Stortford Tri Midweek Aquathlon Series are available via the link below. Thank you for racing with us. Series results require some formatting before they can posted. We hope to do this tomorrow, so please check back here, or keep an eye on Facebook. PROVISIONAL RESULTS – AQUATHLON #5


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12th Annual Community Pie Baking Contest September 9, 2018
ANNOUNCING Mission Pie's 12th Annual PIE CONTEST Sunday September 9th, 2018 from 1:30 – 4:00 Interested home bakers are invited to submit a sweet or savory pie to the 12th Annual Pie Baking Contest. Contestants will be the first 20 people to enter. Current and former professional bakers are not eligible. If you would like…Details


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Homecoming is the first formal dance hosted by the school of the academic year. Having the proper theme will help ensure that all in attendance will be placed in a festive mood whether the school's football team managed to win on the field or not. The following are five top homecoming party theme ideas.
#1. Northern lights homecoming party ideas
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Let's start this little tour or homecomig party theme ideas with the one of the Northern areas. Northern lights are the beautiful streams of colors that can be seen in the night sky above the Arctic Circle.
With this in mind, it would be relatively easy to transform a dance space into a winter wonderland that will properly reflect the changing colors being projected on the blackout ceiling. As a bonus, the light show can be linked with the beat of the music being played at the time, giving the right ambiance to room for the entire evening.
Keeping the colors of the homecoming party decorations to shimmering white and iridescent will help reflect the display lights as well being able to keep other lighting sources at the lowest possible setting.
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#2. Bourbon Street masquerade
In the wide list of homecoming party theme ideas, one can also find the one of New Orleans… What a beautiful and active town, especially at night.
Masquerades have been a favored theme of formal dances and gatherings for centuries and can be exploited when conceiving a homecoming party theme. Having those in attendance donning the traditional masquerade masks will go a long way towards achieving the desired theme affect.
As for mimicking Bourbon Street, the walls of the room where the homecomign party is held can be covered with sheet paper that has been painted to resemble the shops and cafes that line Bourbon Street.
Artful use of wrought iron street lamps and signs along with the water fountain, while expensive can genuinely add the extra illusion to the space. Finally, tea lights strung from one side of the street to the other can add the proper lighting feel of being on Bourbon Street.
So, is your homecoming party going to be Bourbon Street this year?
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Then moving in a circular motion more iconic symbols of different parts of the world should be spaced from each other.
To stay in accordance with the homecoming party decor based on "around the world", these iconic symbols should be placed in such an order that it geographically makes sense that attendees are traveling around the world in the room.
The number of symbols and, which ones to be used, are up to the discretion of the planning committee and the budget that is planned for the homecoming party theme.
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With the tropical island homecoming party theme, adding a backdrop that has boat railings with Tropical Island in the sunset, in the distance, for the picture area allows the theme to be captured in keepsakes that many will treasure.
Large tropical flora spread tastefully throughout the homecoming party dance area, along with the scents of coconuts and tanning lotion will go a long way to towards bring the theme to life. Adding railings along the sides of the room, especially if the room already has hardwood flooring will create the feeling of being on a ship's deck.
If the ceiling can have lights strung that looks like twinkling stars at sea and there can be fan placed to create the ocean breeze, the tropical island homecoming party theme will be complete.
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The fifth top homecoming party theme idea that would work wonder is the secret garden theme. With this theme you have different options. You can choose to hold a "Zen" or Oriental themed party, a classic garden themed party or even an Antique garden theme. All styles work pretty well but are different in the sorts of decorations and props.
Having the entry way covered in a curtain of vines is an excellent way to start this theme. Foliage is the key to pulling this theme off in a space. Instead, you can get a Japanese arch so as to make the party attendees feel welcome. An Antique theme would need some pedestals, balustrade and statues.
Large blooms placed on the tables, and surrounding fixtures will help pull the theme from the walls and the ceiling into the remaining space of the dance area. With vines and hanging from fake branches that stretch cross the ceiling, the lights that will mimic starlight shining through the canopy can be hidden.
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• Appeared in all 33 games and made 31 starts.
• Scored 7.9 ppg and was second on the Billikens with 4.8 rpg.
• Led the team with 32 blocked shots, tied for the third most in school history for a freshman.
• Led the Billikens in scoring on four occasions (including ties) and in rebounding five times.
• Scored a career-high 18 points at George Washington, going 7-for-11 from the field and 4-of-7 from 3-point range.
• Tallied 17 points in back-to-back games against Richmond and Duquesne.
• Against the Dukes in the A-10 Tournament, he was 7-of-8 from the field and 2-of-2 from 3-point range to account for the 17 points.
• Scored 15 points in the victories against Southern Utah and Eastern Illinois.
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Sharing Across Boarders
Ice Hot Festival - Reykjavik (IS)
Sharing infrastructures, connecting dance – scenes and creating partnership, collaboration and generating new thinking.
Based on the infrastructure and philosophy of the European and artist led network Studiotrade the seminar offers to discuss networking as an alternative funding and support structure for dance artists.
Place: Dance Atelier, Hjarðarhagi 47
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Barb practices in the areas of business litigation and professional ethics. She has over 30 years of experience handling a wide variety of complex litigation matters, such as contract disputes, cases involving claims of minority oppression, trade secret disputes, employment disputes, and cases involving claims of professional malpractice and misconduct. Examples include litigation involving:
- a claim against an individual accused by a third-party software vendor of misappropriating its trade secrets;
- a claim against a county involving title to a snowmobile trail located on a former railroad right of way in northern Wisconsin;
- a claim for dissolution asserted against an auto dealership by a 50% shareholder; and
- a claim against a utility arising out of an injury sustained on the job by a borrowed employee.
Barb has extensive experience appearing before both state and federal trial and appellate courts. She also has successfully represented clients in matters pending before the Wisconsin Supreme Court's Office of Lawyer Regulation and Board of Bar Examiners.
Barb is admitted to practice in Wisconsin. Click here for Barb's lawyer rating. Barbara was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 in the fields of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law.
- University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1980; magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Recipient of Daniel Grady Prize, as student with the highest standing in her class; Research and Writing Editor, Wisconsin Law Review)
- University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1977; graduated with distinction; Phi Beta Kappa)
Professional Recognition and Awards
- Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (since 2007).
- Selected by peers as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer for her business litigation work (since 2006).
- Note, "The Scope of Immunity Available to Federal Executive Officials," 1979 Wisconsin Law Review 604
- Author, "Tortious Interference with Contractual Relations," in The Law of Damages in Wisconsin (1988 and 2009), published by the State Bar of Wisconsin
- Co-editor, Litigation Forms Manual, published by the State Bar of Wisconsin (1995 and 2007)
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- Lecturer, "A Conversation About the Rules of Professional Conduct: Frequent Issues Facing Wisconsin Lawyers Under the Revised Rules of Professional Conduct," State Bar of Wisconsin (2008)
- Adjunct Professor-University of Wisconsin Law School, "Professional Responsibility" (Fall, 2000; Fall, 2002)
- Lecturer, "Legal Ethics 2002-The Most Recent and Significant Ethical Issues for the Wisconsin Practitioner," State Bar of Wisconsin (2002)
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Armenian Progressive Youth
Armenian progressive youth'' NGO is based on the common interests of the individuals. The principles of organization's activity are legality, voluntary, equality of rights, self-governing, publicity. The main objectives of our NGO are: to inform youth about international conferences, seminars, educational perspectives and other events, to organize scientific meetings, round-tables, seminars and lectures on various issues, to promote intercultural dialogue in our society and implement intercultural projects in Armenia and Europe. Our organization works with different groups: volunteers, young people, students, youth workers, etc.
We are trying to involve young people in different civic processes, especially the process of democratization of our country and we see intercultural dialogue as the best tool for it. We use different methods to promote respect towards other cultures and minorities. One of them is media tool. We are creating short movies. Our young journalists and directors are trying to improve their knowledge and get more skills to create better movies. Now our volunteers are working on their movies on different issues.


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A family favorite in the Mother Lode for years, it was a very sad day in July 2002 when the lodge part of the ice skating rink burned down. The rink has adapted to the space with vending machines and a few arcade games. The small Zamboni grooms the ice every few hours. Hot Chocolate is available and welcome on a break from circling around the arena.
Open Skating Hours**:
Monday 10am-2pm
[Tuesday closed unless booked]
Wed 10am-5pm
Thurs 10am-3pm
Fri 10am-9pm
Sat 10am-9pm
Sun 10am-6pm
**School Holidays and Christmas Vacation (Dec 18-Jan 1) 10am-9pm
Please call: (209) 586-3533 or the skating rink directly is 586-0753 or (800) 310-3533
Admission: $14 or, if your have your own skates it is $11


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"He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herbs for the service of man; that he may bring forth food out of the earth." {Psalm 104:14}
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The government program of which Logan participated with codename Wolverine, in which they inserted adamantium in its skeleton. After the program he has lost his memory and a series of events causes him to struggle to recover it.
Only recently has its true name been discovered: James Howlett. Born in Alberta, Canada, son of Elisabeth and John Howlett. He is the younger brother of John Howlett Jr., who "died."
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Then came the doctor visit. We just went over any new symptoms and issues Ive been having which there are none. Then came time to discuss weather to stay on Tysabri or move onto Gilenya. There are risk's with either one. Tysabri, after the 24th infusion if your JCV virus tests positive, which I tested for and I am, the odds of contracting PML are 11 out of 1,000 and there are 29 confirmed deaths reported worldwide due to PML. Where with Gilenya, with over 30,000 people on it now, there has been 11 deaths reported. 1 in the U.S. and 10 in Europe...all with in 24 hrs after taking the first dose, and successfully completing their observation time. Im not much into gambling but the odds seem better with Gilenya. Either way its a risk. More can be read at the FDA's website. We talked about if I read up on side effects and understood the risks. I have and I choose Gilenya. What ever happens, I have no control over it but will accept it.
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And to think, I used to pay to feel and walk this way when I was younger, now Im paying even more to NOT feel and walk this way.
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Plant-based physician Dr Neal Barnard has taken part in a move by the American Medical Association [AMA] to call on the federal government to improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] - formerly known as Food Stamps.
The AMA has requested the federal government supports 'SNAP initiatives to incentivize healthful foods and disincentivize or eliminate unhealthful foods'.
During the AMA House of Delegates meeting in Chicago on June 11, Physicians Committee president Neal Barnard, M.D., testified on behalf of the resolution.
He said: "Economically disadvantaged patients are at the highest risk diabetes, obesity, and other serious problems. A big part of the solution ought to come from SNAP.
"One in seven Americans participates in SNAP, and if the program filled their grocery carts with vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes, it would go a long way for health.
"But SNAP retailers are paid dollar-for-dollar for candy, energy drinks, sausage, cheese, and other products no-one needs."
Dr. Barnard and Yale University's David Katz, M.D., recently edited the The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Role in Addressing Nutrition-Related Health Issues, a special supplement of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
In the supplement, Dr. Barnard recommended that SNAP incorporate a Healthy Staples program, whereby SNAP would only reimburse retailers for selling healthful foods.
They would stop profiting from selling their customers disease-causing junk foods, instead, retailers would offer a range of healthful plant-based foods (with preparation tips and easy meal ideas): grains such as oatmeal, whole-grain bread, pasta, and tortillas; fresh, frozen, or low-sodium canned vegetables; dry or low-sodium canned beans; fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, and basic multiple vitamins.
Data shows over half of SNAP benefits - 55 per cent in fact - are used for foods like meats, fizzy drinks, prepared foods and desserts, cheese, salty snacks, candy, and sugar.
In comparison, only 24 per cent is used for fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, beans, seeds, and spices.
A study by The US Department of Agriculture [USDA] in 2015 compared SNAP participants with income-eligible nonparticipants. The research showed that SNAP participants had poorer overall diet quality and consumed more calories from solid fats, added sugars, soda, and alcohol and consumed fewer vegetables and fruits.
These nutritional differences were deemed responsible for the higher obesity rates among SNAP participants.
In addition, further research - published in the American Journal of Public Health - has shown that SNAP participants have an increased risk of death from heart disease and three times the diabetes mortality rate when compared to income-ineligible nonparticipants.
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Maca, dubbed the Incan superfood, is a Peruvian root vegetable that is becoming increasingly popular in the West. Many are drawn to it for its alleged health benefits and the legendary libido boosting effect. While some of the health claims have been backed by research, others remain anecdotal. Nonetheless, maca powder is undeniably a good addition to your diet and can be used as a supplement or as a food ingredient.
What is Maca?
Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a plant that grows high in the Andes Mountains. It belongs to the same group of vegetables as radish. Peruvian people have been cultivating it for thousands of years and according to some reports, it was used by Incan warriors prior to going to battle.
Traditionally, maca is prepared in many different ways and eaten baked, roasted or in a soup. It's praised for its high nutritional value and contains many fatty acids, amino acids, minerals and vitamins. The root is made into a powder and can be used for medicinal purposes and as a supplement.
7 Health Benefits of Maca
As mentioned earlier, not all of the proposed health effects of maca have a scientific grounding. Some, such as the plant's nutritional value, are facts, while others reside in the grey area between truth and myth and depend on personal experience.
1. Nutritional benefits
Maca is full of important vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. It contains trace elements such as potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. For vegans and vegetarians, it's an important source of vitamin B complex.
Its nourishing potential also makes it a powerful ingredient in creams and lotions.
2. It boosts sexual function naturally
This is one of the most famous reasons for taking maca and the plant is also known as the 'aphrodisiac of the Andes'. According to WebMD, scientists are indeed looking into how maca could help men and women with low libido, however, the evidence is limited. Some animal studies have been conducted, but human studies need yet to be completed.
There is a lot of anecdotal evidence supporting the positive effects of maca on sexual function and desire. Some experts suggest it might have a good effect on sexual dysfunction. There is another powerful herb for increasing libido and you can read more about it in my post on how to naturally improve your libido.
3. It increases energy levels
Maca contains phytoestrogens which act as an anti-depressant and improve the person's mood. The plant is believed to fight off fatigue (some use it for chronic fatigue syndrome) and boosts healthy energy levels. An increase in physical and mental abilities has also been reported. You can find more energizing foods in my article about top 10 superfoods to boost your energy.
4. It improves fertility
Maca root increases sperm count, sperm motility and sperm volume thus contributing to better chances of conception. It also helps with better regulation of sex hormones in your body.
There are different types of maca and it's believed that the black maca root is the best choice if you're trying to improve fertility.
5. It strengthens the body
Maca strengthens you and improves your stamina, so it's often taken by athletes. The plant is described to be an adaptogen, which means that when it enters the body, it adapts and repairs whatever needs to be fixed. In this way, it improves the body's overall function.
6. It balances hormones
Maca has an effect on the endocrine system and encourages the body to produce hormones and establish an optimal balance. The effect maca has on hormones is the main reason the plant is good for women undergoing hormonal changes, such as during menopause.
7. It improves women's health and helps with menstrual cycle
Maca relieves menstrual issues such as cramping and pain. It also helps with the symptoms of menopause and eases mood swings. Moreover, since the plant contains calcium and magnesium, it protects the bones and can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and as such you can use it in addition to following these 4 steps to prevent osteoporosis.
How To Use Maca
Maca is usually sold in powder form (like this one) and can be easily added to smoothies, juices, salads, desserts and other foods. Just make sure you don't put it into something that's very hot, as that will reduce the plant's nutritional value.
It's also available as a capsule (like this one), but that of course makes it less practical for culinary use.
Maca has a bit of an acquired taste that has been described as 'malted'. Often, people learn to enjoy it and appreciate the added flavor.
How Much Maca Should You Eat?
Although Andean Peruvians eat it as a staple as well as give to their livestock without any adverse effects, it has been recommended to introduce maca powder to your diet gradually and start with small amounts.
This allows you to observe your body's reaction and adjust the dose (or stop taking it) if you notice any unwanted effects. Always try to purchase organic maca to make sure it is pesticide free.
Initially, take ½ teaspoon of maca powder daily and build up to 1 tablespoon, which is an average daily dose. As with some other supplements, it's advisable to have some days without it, so rotate between on and off days.
If you're pregnant, breast feeding or have any medical condition consult your doctor first.
Maca – Possible Side Effects
- Jittery feeling – This can happen if you consume too much and experience an excessive energizing effect. If it happens, reduce the dose.
- Insomnia – To avoid difficulty sleeping, take maca before 1 PM. If insomnia occurs, take less. You can also use these 12 herbs for insomnia.
- Digestive problems – Some mild cramping and gassiness can happen if you consume maca in its raw form (raw powder). If you have a sensitive stomach, opt for the gelatinized form instead (like this one). In this form, maca is heated under pressure for a few seconds, which makes it more easily digestible.
- Acne – This can be the initial reaction and will pass on its own; it's a sign of a hormonal rebalancing. In the long run, maca should improve the skin's condition and clear it. You can also use this DIY natural face mask or follow my instructions in my post on why you should wash your face with ACV.
- Heartburn – If you experience this side effect, reduce the dose or opt for the gelatinized form.
source; http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/the-amazing-health-benefits-of-maca/
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Friendship, Interrupted!
Indiscretion – they say – is the hallmark of youth; the days of my yore weren't that much different. Personally, I'll go a step further and say that I had mastered the art of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. Back when I was a young, callow (aren't the two redundant?) engineering student, I thought I was in love with this friend with whom I had shared a lot of laughs –(for all I know – must have been just the hormones)
Expressing my true intentions to this girl was just the next step that was to set the future course of our couple relationship. So one fine sunny day, without any preliminaries – I told her that I wanted to be more than just friends. I could have beat every director under the sun if I were to capture the range of emotions that flashed across her face in that instant. It changed gradually from disbelief, to amusement, to shock, to anger and then to utter disgust. To her credit, she calmly told me "You have a lot of growing up to do" and disappeared, never to be seen again. (Well, not exactly, I kept bumping into her every day at college and was reminded of my folly anew everyday and everyday I kicked myself for losing a good friend)
It took me quite some time to get back into the saddle, to forget the pain of old wounds and start afresh to make new mistakes with new people with renewed vigor…and soon, I had a lot of interrupted friendships around me. Friendships that could have developed into something really nice at a later date were nipped in the bud. Friendships were Interrupted!
TrintMe is born out of these frustrations I personally experienced in my college days. TrintMe is, what I think, I could have used then to take the next step in my relationship without damaging my existing relationship with my friends. If I only had some way of knowing that my friend did not exactly share my feelings at that particular time, I would have spent that time we had together in college just being dear friends. TrintMe could have prevented those friendships from being "interrupted" Think into your past. Were your friendships interrupted the moment either of you expressed your true intentions to other? Do you have story?
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New Renuzit Fresh Accents With GiveawayFriday, October 28, 2011
I like the smell of pine and have purchased air fresheners a few times with this scent. None of them are as good as the 'real thing' but have been close. Renuzit has come out with a new air freshener for the holiday season, called Fresh Accents. It comes in two scents; Winter Berry and Festive Snow (pine), and retails for about $2.00. The holder is 3" x 2.5" grey plastic with a 2-sided see through snowflake design that shows the pretty color of the scented gel, especially when the light shines through. The ingredients include: Fragrance, Silica (thickener), Polysorbate 20 (thickener), Yellow 11, C.I. Solvent Blue 104 or Solvaperm Red Violet R (dye).
So how well does it work? Upon opening the package both MH and I thought the scent was strong and went through the whole house. We have an open floor plan, so it doesn't take much for any smells to travel. He actually complained that it was too strong, even after weeks of use and said he didn't care for the Festive Snow scent. The Winter Berry I placed in our basement which can have a stale odor at times. I think this one had a better scent and didn't seem so strong that either of us complained. After a month's use, the decrease in scent is noticeable, but you can still smell them when walking into a room.
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Please, if you're one of those that says "Lyme's" or "Lyme's Disease" please stop, it's Lyme, not Lyme's. This is a pet peeve of mine. Thank you, I now return you to your regular programming.
I beg of thee, it's Lyme Disease NOT Lyme's Disease
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THANK YOU for saying this. It bugs the heck out of me too!!! Glad to know I am not alone. By the way, thanks for the post above outlining your recovery plan. I have been doing something similar, and am doing better and better also. The gluten thing is really interesting…I came off of that some months ago, mainly due to spiritual guidance, and feel it has REALLY helped. I try to severely limit dairy, which also helps. I think the wheat and grains have mold issues, and possibly genetically modified influences. What do you think???
WHY is it Lyme disease and not Lyme's disease?
Ok I'm still a bit confused.. the apostrophe S indicates that in this case it would be possession not plural.. the only reason I ask is because I am a medical transcriptionist by trade and for other diseases that are named after people, the apostrophe S is to signal possession… I just want to get it right LOL. Thanks for responding! I know that was an old post of yours and when I typed in "Lyme's versus Lyme your post popped up! I'm a "Why " person LOL


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Chicago to be included among U.S. cities in AT&T's new Smart Cities Framework.
Chicago is one of three U.S. cities that communications leader AT&T is including as part of its new Smart Cities Framework -- an initiative that will use Internet of Things (IoT) innovations to help develop partnerships between cities, technology leaders and tech industry organizations.
"From water system sensors to advanced analytics and energy efficiency efforts, Chicago has already taken steps to become a Smart City," Brenna Berman, Chicago's chief information officer, said. "We are excited to team with AT&T, a leader in IoT solutions, to help us harness the power of near real-time information to create a safer, cleaner and more efficient city."
Companies assisting AT&T with the new framework include Cisco, Deloitte, Ericsson, GE, IBM, Intel and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. Atlanta, Georgia, and Dallas, Texas, are the other cities involved in the project.
"We've built strong relationships with cities across the U.S. for over 100 years," Mike Zeto, general manager of Smart Cities, AT&T IoT Solutions, said. "We're continuing to be a leader in smart cities innovation. Our holistic strategy can help cities save money, conserve energy, improve quality of life and further engage with their citizens."
Smart Cities will focus on programs and improvements related to infrastructure -- such as roads, bridges, buildings and parks -- citizen engagement through mobile apps, transportation and public safety.
Officials in Atlanta are excited about the Smart Cities initiative.
"Atlanta is a great city and, thanks to our collaboration with AT&T, it will soon be a smarter city," Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said. "Improving sustainability and increasing public safety are already top priorities for the City of Atlanta. With the integration of AT&T's Smart City solutions, we will be better positioned to support these initiatives while also enriching the lives of our residents."
Dallas officials shared Reed's enthusiasm.
"The Dallas Innovation Alliance is thrilled to work with AT&T on its smart city initiatives for the city of Dallas," Trey Bowles, co-founder of the Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA), said. "The DIA was established to gather the expertise and perspectives of public, private and academic institutions. By working closely with the mayor, city manager, CIO, key nonprofit and industry leaders, we look forward to building a holistic approach to smart cities beginning in the West End Historic District in Downtown Dallas."
Another component of Smart Cities will be a digital dashboard developed by AT&T, which will provide another method for city officials to evaluate conditions in their cities by allowing them to study conditions in real time.
More information about the developments of the Smart Cities Framework can be found online at www.att.com/iot.
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Bugger it all - life shouldn't be this busy for a self-avowed Beach Bum. I used to sing a song in Primary School with a verse that went, "...but I would rather be sitting on the beach all day - like the lazy co-co-coconut, co-co-coconut tree (repeat)". So you see, I found my personal mantra at an early age and it has served me well.
So why the whinge? Well, excuse this post's parochialism, but ever since Perranporth Surf Lifesaving Club appointed me as fund-raising coordinator (I think that was at the point in the meeting where I pulled some tinnies out of my man-bag to pass around) I - along with many other members - have been phone calling, e-mailing, hard hustling, sweet talking, lip smackin ... hang on - I'm off on a tangent there - well, you get the point. No company, corporation, friend or foe is safe from the cold call.
Amongst many other competitions, events and activities our focus at the moment is on finding funds to allow us to take a squad of our fittest and finest to the World Championship "Rescue 2008". This is, arguably, the most prestigious Life Saving competition in the world. This year, it's being organized and hosted by the German Life Saving Organisation on behalf of the World Association International Life Saving Federation (ILS). From 20th July to 2nd August about 4000 participants will take part in pool and beach competitions in Berlin and Warnemünde on the Baltic coast. Sitting back from all the effort needed to fund our team's participation, it's hard not to ponder on the reasons why, in this country in particular, we have to scrabble so hard to encourage and develop sport.
This isn't the time or place for an historical exposition of the development on surf lifesaving in the UK but whilst we are the spawning grounds for many of our professional RNLI Lifeguards, the actual clubs are designated "registered charities" and depend almost entirely on the support of sponsors and the local communities they serve.
When there's so much governmental angst over the vacuum of opportunity for youth, the "yob culture", the preponderance of pre-pubescent puddings wobbling round the streets (obese child hoods), the fragmentation of society - the stuff the chattering classes love to chew on - I reckon they could take a few pointers on social cohesion from your common-or-garden Surf Lifesaving Club - and funnel some of that cash away from wars us "subjects" never got a say in. Aye, dream on.
Whilst (successive) government
initiatives talking shops and the reality of sport development have traditionally gone together as well as a ship and an iceberg, it wouldn't be fair to bitch at Brown and co. without looking at how our own governing body, Surf Lifesaving GB, helps us, as local clubs to encourage and develop the sporting prowess of our members. After all, a significant slice of our membership fees helps keep it running. If anyone can suggest how they do this (insert pregnant pause) - feel free to comment.
By the way, Prince Philip is the Chief Patron of SLSGB and as you can watch here, he's very nice. (Thanks for that link Alex - laugh? I nearly cried.)


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The Chinatown night market runs down the mall area of Dixon street between shops and restaurants. Picture: © avlxyz, Wikimedia Commons
With up to 65 stall holders the market runs down the mall area of Dixon Street, Chinatown, between the shops and the restaurants.
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…Back to NapaThursday, October 15th, 2009
It seems we cannot stay away. Gail and Daniel's visit gave us an excellent excuse to explore further wineries and picnic spots.
It seems we cannot stay away. Gail and Daniel's visit gave us an excellent excuse to explore further wineries and picnic spots.
The fog drifts in again and makes itself comfortable on the hill that is Buena Vista Park, opposite our picture window. It's this wet blanket of water droplets dampening streets, hiding views and flattening hair that makes me sigh and reminisce about wine country. Ahh, Napa– where the sun always shines and the palm trees wave and the wine flows. Unless you rent a convertible, in which case, it is sure to rain.
I'm convinced that the only reason it rained on our trip North recently is because we rented the Mini Cooper Convertible. It's cute and all, but kind of simple and definitely not as fun in the dark, cramped, ill-formed back seat with the top up. Nonetheless, Marc and Marcia and I trooped from winery to winery despite the chill, even stopping for a surreptitiously-timed picnic lunch before the rain began. As it turns out, a winery is perhaps the most perfect place for civilized picnic outdoors: tables and chairs are usually positioned with a wide view of vineyard or valley or pond, staff are quick to offer knives or napkins or whatever else has been forgotten at home, and wine is conveniently sold chilled for enjoyment on the spot. Bread and good cheese, some sun-warmed fresh figs bought at the farm stand along the road, a glass or two of unoaked Chardonnay. It will be hard to beat that.
After having filled the wee trunk with as much wine as it could carry/we could purchase, we headed for The Fig Café in Glen Ellen. As they accept no reservations, we took our place second in the queue forming outside the door for the first sitting at 5:30pm. It smelled delicious as soon as we walked in– did someone toss garlic into pan as the doors were unlocked?
Fried calamari with lemon aioli, no corkage (!), fig and arugula salad with chèvre, pecans and pancetta, duck confit, saffron and white corn pasta, and a humble order of "fries" with tarragon aioli. Now allow me, please, a moment to elaborate on the fries: these were The Best Fries I Have Ever Eaten. They were twice fried, to be sure, but that oil must have contained duck fat or pure lard or something that penetrated the fluffy potato interior and melted in one's mouth. Burning hot and very liberally salted, they crunched so preciously between the teeth that I found them more enjoyable eaten one by one by hand, rather than by the civilized forkful.
The three of us, after having eaten and wined all day, could barely muster the strength to get through three quarters of the honey-lavender crème brulée before crying uncle and staggering back out into the drizzle to our cramped little Mini. The dinner and the wine and the fries more than made up for the rain.
Mixed grill. Mixed grill. The phrase hummed in the air all afternoon at the trailer.
Marc and I invited ourselves out to Carl & Julianne's Airstream in wine country for Labour Day Weekend with the plea to use the BBQ. This BBQ- it was previously enjoyed and left for dead next to the giant "To Burn" pile in the trailer lot next door- Carl had rescued it, dragged it over to the Airstream. It enjoys a second life now, one in which Marc and I have played a part every time we enjoy a weekend with C, J & M out of the city.
For several weeks before the long weekend, we perused the food mags and sites for barbecue ideas. Burgers were featured everywhere, of course, all with some sort of label of "ultimate" or "perfect" or "gourmet", but that didn't seem special enough for one of these cherished occasions where we get to use actual flames to cook food. Flames that burn from artisanal charcoal. After narrowing down the list and debating about what would go best with cold beer and hot weather, we decided on the menu.
Homemade babaganoush with grilled pita bread
Mixed grill with cherry cola barbecue sauce
Grilled vegetables with goat cheese
Grilled nectarines with honeyed crème fraîche
And so, early on Saturday afternoon, the preparation and cooking began. The coals were lit, the mesquite pellets sealed in tinfoil, the grill scrubbed clean. There were to be hours of slow cooking ahead for the ribs and the eggplant, and hours spent lounging and beering in the shade as the smoky, meaty smells would waft towards the picnic table.
Then we started to get hungry. The eggplant was the first to be lifted from the flames, only to be judged insufficiently cooked and thrown into the trailer's oven for softening. At best, the resulting babaganoush tasted intriguingly smoky. At worst, it tasted a little… burnt. But at 5:30, after having already sat still listening to and smelling the ribs sizzling for almost 2 hours, we weren't going to waste any more effort on the stupid appetizer.
Then came the sausages (the homemade Antonelli's sausages which never let us down), and the spice-rubbed, skin-on chicken thighs that blistered and crisped to perfection under the supervision of three adults who could not leave the meat alone, who could not go five minutes together without one of us "peeking", even though we promised each other we'd leave it alone. The barbecue sauce was applied, and reapplied; the veg hit the grill as the meat neared its end, the ribs rested before they got hit with more sticky, sweet, cherry-cola sauce. Mixed grill. Mixed grill. Finally, we ate. Even the pickiest eater among us could not help gnawing at the bones.
All of it was divine. The ribs fell apart in our hands, every surface, every utensil on the table became sticky with sauce. The sausages, coarse enough to be toothsome, were spicy little nuggets next to the juicy chicken, done just right. The vegetables were tasty but hardly seem worth mentioning next to the all-consuming chewy, meaty, saucy, smoky, drippy, messy mixed grill.
So, home canning: the activity has arguably lost its ubiquitousness in the new millennium. The idea brings to mind root cellars, giant pots, wooden cratefuls of vegetables and an already bone-tired matron of a household taking a deep breath and tying her apron as she begins the forced march into canning season. It's so much work and it's so hot already. No wonder the old parable about the ant and the grasshopper; if one didn't do the canning, one's family would not taste vegetable matter until spring, and that must've been the motivation for ploughing through all the sweaty work.
But nowadays, is home canning even a thing? I have fleetingly toyed with canning in the past, producing a few jars of jam now and then when we've bought too many strawberries or picked too many saskatoons. The simpliest of jam recipes always sound appealing – boil fruit and sugar until it is of jam consistency – but the next steps involving sterilizing and submerging in boiling water for "processing" leech the simplicity from the recipe. Plus, we don't have jar-lifting tongs or a canning rack, let alone a canning-sized pot.
However, with an unexpected surfeit of persian cukes and a variety of cute little peppers, we decided last week to enter into the arena of home canned vegetables. Marc searched the internet for pickled pepper recipes and I went straight for the recently published family reunion cookbook, in which I knew I could find Judy's recipe for "dills". The whole thing turned out to be an exercise in substitutions: we couldn't find pickling vinegar (which, for the record, has an acidity of 10% instead of the standard 5% of distilled white) and we also couldn't find pickling salt, though someone somewhere on the internet suggested using kosher salt in its place. Our jerry-rigged operation included a stock pot, one metal trivet with the rubber feet removed in order to stand in as a canning rack, a large and somewhat greasy monkey wrench as jar-lifter and a new set of pint-sized Mason jars. There seemed to be alot of variance in processing time and methods for determining if the jars had truly sealed – listen for the pop, unscrew the ring and lift the jar by the lid to make sure it holds. In the end, we compiled our own recipes from the parts of other recipes and instructions that seemed the easiest and/or made the most sense. Lots of dill, lots of garlic, lots of salt.
The conduct of this experiment was rather uneventful and now, one week later, we have two jars of pickled peppers and five jars of pickles sealed and marinating in the pantry. The results remain to be tasted. If we have succeeded and they actually taste good, then we will make a point of insisting our friends try them and admitting, with false modesty, that indeed we did make these ourselves. If we fail, we'll chuck the lot and all too easily buy replacements.
It's been chilly here for the past few days. If we're lucky, we get a few hours of sun in the morning, spilling over the hill to the East and into our dawn-facing windows and warming the whole flat. Then the fog crests the hill to the West and seeps over the side, through the green belt forest, to smother us in a chilly blanket. I swear the fog leaks through the gaps in the window frames. It was like this on Saturday, when I started the day in a T-shirt but by noon had wrapped myself into a light sweater. Despite it's being August, the cool air encourages a snug and tasty lunch inside, which is how we ended up at The Alembic in the Haight in the early afternoon.
Between lunch and cocktail hour, the bar was quiet; dim with fog-filtered light from the skylight reflecting off the giant mirror at the back and onto the bar. We chose a table and kept our jackets on while examining the cocktail menu. It's written as prose so it takes some time to weigh the options. At length, I opted for the "Vieux Carré".
I realize it was designed for hot weather, but cognac sounded warming and solid. Besides, we were about to order some savoury snacks that would warm the blood. The menu here is, I think, perfectly matched to cocktails that are not shy on alcohol: salty, with lots of innards. Organ meats are tastier, in my opinion, when chased with liquor, bringing out their dark flavours. We started with a nibble of "Jerk spiced duck hearts with pickled pineapple and thyme salt". Marc's theory is they take delivery of all the parts the other restaurants don't want and make something creative with the discounted bits. Perhaps- though with at least ten little hearts skewered on our plate, how many whole ducks is the Bay Area using?
Scrumptious little bites, with a sweet tang from the pineapple. This lit the fire and we ordered two more dishes from the daily specials board: Sweetbreads with potato spuma topped with a quail egg, and Razor clams cooked á la plancha with parsley.
I had never before had razor clams – to what was the clam adapting that it had to become long and narrow? – and spuma was also new to me. I ate it, so I know that it was a light, creamy, almost-bisque of potato; but now, having looked it up, I find that it is Italian for 'foam'. I'm not sure if this is how it was done with potatoes, but the Food Dictionary on epicuirious.com described a technique where uncooked meringue is folded into the mixture to give it a light and airy texture. Topped with hot sweetbreads that were a little crunchy on the outside and bathed in egg yolk, this was my afternoon favourite. Until we ordered dessert.
The caramelized brioche, with custard and peach-lavender chutney by its side, then became the favourite. Well, maybe a tie with the sweetbreads. It might become necessary for this foray into the Haight to become a weekly ritual, if only to keep up with the specials on the chalkboard.
"…some people get the impression that I don't like where I live. Which is kind of strange, because I don't understand why anyone would think that I'd live somewhere where there was a dearth of clothes dryers if I didn't like it. And if you saw the paperwork that I have to fill out just to stay here, well, let's just say that one really has to want to live here to plow through it all."
I read this this morning on David Lebovitz' blog and felt a spark of kinship. Recently, we have both been through the yearly jaunt up to Canada and back only to cross the border so that we could each apply again to live the US. It is hardly harrowing, but unnerving enough to answer official questions with a nagging kernel of doubt that one might not be allowed to enter the country. Two years ago, we found jobs and moved to San Francisco specifically because of its food culture, but if I had known before we set out about the paperwork and hoops through which we would have to jump, I may not have been so keen to move. That we were naive about the process of becoming American residents was a boon. Like David, I do love living in my adopted home city, but one really has to want to live here. (Every once in awhile, we'll witness behaviour or see a news story – like people carrying loaded automatic weapons to public town hall meetings?! – that makes one of us turn to the other and say "Are we sure we want to live in America?")
However, the work and expense involved in being allowed to legally live here fades dramatically as soon as we encounter any element of the food culture. People talk about food here: restaurant gems, the new ice cream place in the Mission, the grocery store that just opened, the place in Richmond that sells authentic Asian ingredients, and has anyone else tried the chilaquiles for brunch at that new Mexican place in Hayes Valley? Everyone has a recommendation on where to eat, where to buy food and that's why we love it here; we belong. An existence that focuses on food, wine and cooking is not an aberration, 'tis the norm, so that our excursion to walk 30 blocks and back so as to try that new ice cream place, or our practice of driving to four different markets for the food we want to cook that week isn't really unusual.
We're cleared to stay for 3 years now, so we have until 2012 to focus as much as we can/want on food. Perhaps, by then, we'll be ready to move to Paris.
While designing the menu for dinner, deciding what to do for a light dessert, I thought to myself, "You know what everybody likes? Parfaits. Have you ever met a person, you say, 'Let's get some parfait,' they say, 'Hell no, I don't like no parfait'? Parfaits are delicious."
And yet, there is one for whom the parfait is not delicious. Someday, Makela. Someday, I will make a complete dinner that you can eat start to finish.
Since we've begun baking our own bread, it is only natural that our sandwiches have begun to involve a little more thought and effort. Marc produced a glorious loaf of Anadama bread, which I turned into simple Niman Ranch ham sandwiches with dijon, and a side of raw asparagus salad. That loaf barely lasted a few days, so darkly sweet, even plainly toasted and smeared with butter.
Our baguettes are hit and miss. When the shape and texture are right, it's hard not to eat a whole one warm from the oven. The last good round inspired egg salad sandwiches, which I laced with truffle oil and layered with white anchovies. Scrumptious. I defy even those who are disinclined to enjoy the egg to resist egg salad made with tart, homemade mayo and truffle oil.
We bought a 4-lb. lobster and we named him Gavin. He cost $31.96 + tax. He was too big to fit in any of our pots, but we filled the largest one with water anyway and when it was boiling, we pushed Gavin in and held the pot lid closed. He struggled. That was the worst part about making lobster chowder.
The best part was how good Gavin and his tomalley tasted. Lately, I've taken to visiting the big library downtown near city hall. It is gloriously enormous and has aisle upon aisle of cookbooks in the cooking section. I barely made it halfway through one half of one aisle before I had as many books as I could carry. In Food & Wine Best of the Best Volume 4 was a recipe – one of the best of 2001 – for Lobster Chowder, originally from Jasper White's 50 Chowders. Not really a repast befitting summer but it sounded too good to miss. When we bought Gavin, he went into a paper bag and then into a plastic bag and I was hoping that we would take the bus so that I could set the bag on the floor at my feet and watch other people's reactions as the bag kicked and squirmed. Because who transports a lobster on the bus? As it turns out, we walked home with him and thus developed an appropriate appetite for chowder.
Superb, this one. Includes two cups of heavy cream added at the end and was better for the fresh buttered baguette dipped in to sop up the juices.
I was reading a New York Times article this morning, Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Couch by Michael Pollan. Ostensibly, he is promoting the new Julie & Julia film but he also finds the space to consider his pet subject, the lamentable state of America's eating habits and trends. He mentions the usual scapegoat suspects as causes of the increase in obesity: fast-food culture, high-cal-high-fat pre-packaged foods, lack of time to cook, the ubiquitous soft drink, etc. But there were a few things in this article that I found especially compelling.
Writing about the shows on the Food Network, he makes mention of the competition-based shows like Iron Chef America, Top Chef, and makes an observation that I've many times proclaimed myself: "If you ask me, the key to victory on any of these shows comes down to one factor: bacon. Whichever contestant puts bacon in the dish invariably seems to win." No question about it: bacon is always the right answer. If one of the competitors adds both bacon and cheese, it's practically cheating.
Offering some facts about the cooking and eating habits of Americans, he writes,
"…as the "time cost" of food preparation has fallen, calorie consumption has gone up, particularly consumption of the sort of snack and convenience foods that are typically cooked outside the home. They found that when we don't have to cook meals, we eat more of them: as the amount of time Americans spend cooking has dropped by about half, the number of meals Americans eat in a day has climbed; since 1977, we've added approximately half a meal to our daily intake."
Interesting. Convenience = more calorie intake? That might be one of the reasons that we, living on a steep hill and not owning a car, now consume far, far less "food of convenience" than I think either of us ever has before. It's like we've created obstacles to convenience which means that unless one of us is willing to down and up at least two blocks of a steeply graded hill, we're cooking at home.
Which segues to the third thing I found particularly interesting in the article, a quote from the food market reseacher Harry Balzer, whom he interviewed.
"So I asked him how, in an ideal world, Americans might begin to undo the damage that the modern diet of industrially prepared food has done to our health. 'Easy. You want Americans to eat less? I have the diet for you. It's short, and it's simple. Here's my diet plan: Cook it yourself. That's it. Eat anything you want — just as long as you're willing to cook it yourself.' "
Remarkably succinct advice, if a little trite. A few times, people have asked Marc and I how, as two people who take so much pleasure from eating and cooking, we both maintain a reasonable weight. Doesn't eating all that butter and bacon and cheese and duck confit add up? Well sure; our long-winded and circuitous answer generally dilutes down to the statement that we mostly cook for ourselves. Now, I think I'm just going to shorten that answer to what buddy said: "Eat anything you want, just cook it yourself."


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I have upgraded our systems from GW8 to 2012 and most things seemed ok but a noticeable problem with webaccess.
The simple and standard PC browser access works fine and displays the webaccess interface as it should but not when you try to access via an ipad.
The login screen displays fine, but once past that you can only see the Novell GroupWise dark grey header with the help icon and the pale grey headers just below for the folders/item view split screen.
It hangs displaying 'loading' until you click on the 'mail' icon on the bottom of the screen and at that point you are given the mail headers under mailbox but no item view for any selected mail.
All that is shown in this area is a small grey box stating 'undefined'...
tapping 'Calendar' doesn't display anything, the find options first screen displays but searching for anything results in a long wait and 'undefined'
The more' icon doesn't respond at all.
Webaccess is installed along with a GWIA under their own domain on an OES2/SLES10 server.
Does anyone have any tips on where to start troubleshooting this issue?
I have searched the manuals and forums for ideas, but to no avail if anyone has solved a similar problem I'd be happy to hear about it.


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Letter to the Editor re: The Legion – a place for everybody!
After World War 1, the Royal Canadian Legion was established as a refuge and gathering place for veterans of all stripes.
Since then, the Legion has moved on to include widows and children of veterans, and more recently the general public.
Last year the legion truly opened the doors. Now anyone can come in – you don't have to be a member!
Fernie Branch #36 has long been a fixture in this community, not only providing their lounge, but also hosting a number of events from Pool League to Dart League to Horseshoe Tournaments.
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary has been very active providing catering services for a variety of events.
The Fernie Legion is a non-profit organization that freely and generously supports a number of local and provincial charities and services that help our veterans.
Everyone at the Fernie Legion is excited to let the Community know that our Legion is not just for veterans anymore. It's a pleasant friendly atmosphere to relax, have a brew or two, a game or two, or have a gettogether with your friends.
The Legion will continue with its dedication, contribution and support to our veterans, but will also continue to provide a place for all of the community to hang their hats.
Stop in for a visit – we will be happy to see you!
Shelley VanessHosmer, B.C.
Letter to the Editor re: Elk Valley Air Cadets
The Fernie Lions Club recently held their annual Demolition Derby. This year, the Elk Valley Air Cadets were permitted to use this venue as a fundraising event. Thanks to Dean Juneau and the Bouncy Business Society, the cadets were able to provide a safe, supervised play area for children at the demo derby.
The Elk Valley Air Cadets would like to thank the Bouncy Business Society and the Fernie Lions Club for this profitable joint fundraising initiative.
The money raised during the event will go towards enhancing the cadets' training. The Lions Club has been a generous sponsor over the years, and the cadets are very appreciative of all the club does for the community. The Bouncy Business Society has partnered with the squadron in the past at other venues as well, and we would like to thank them for their trust and support.
A group like ours could not exist without the generosity of the groups like this, and the hard work of our cadets.
On behalf of our squadron, officers, cadets and sponsoring committee, I would like to thank everyone who came out and supported this event, which in turn supports so many other worthy causes.
Roger FairhurstChair, Elk Valley Air Cadets
Letter to the Editor re: In response to David Wilks
Former Harperite MP David Wilks' letter to The Free Press (Sept.1) suggests that he would like to slide seamlessly into provincial politics to succeed Kootenay East MLA Bennett.
As a potential BC Liberal candidate for this constituency, he could have broken with Bennett's legacy and taken the High Road.
Unfortunately he has seen fit not to do so.
During the May, 2013, provincial election Bennett adopted the squalid and contemptible policy of fear-mongering among Elk Valley mining families by intimating that mineworkers would be, as he put it, "…voting for their jobs."
In addition to this, one of Bennett's more rabid Fernie supporters wrote that an NDP government would mean "…a total shutdown…" of Elk Valley mines (The Free Press, George Wilson, Letter to the Editor, April 18, 2013.).
Both Bennett and his Fernie acolyte knew that there was not a shred of evidence or truth in what they said.
They both knew that coal prices and mining employment depended on world supply and demand, regardless of who was in government in either Victoria or Ottawa. Indeed, Bennett himself admitted this in two Free Press Letters to the Editor in which he wrote, "…mining is currently troubled because of a downturn in world commodity prices," (May 15, 2015), and, further,"…we can't control commodity prices." (November 26, 2015.)
But apparently, Mr. Wilks has followed Bennett down the Low Road.
His fear-mongering about the BC NDP and Elk Valley mining expressed in his letter is greatly to be deplored and is based, as were those of both Bennett and his Fernie henchman, on what is known in parliamentary circles as a ' fabrication' or, as Winston Churchill had it, a ' terminological inexactitude.'
Others might characterise it as a full-bore, five-star, industrial strength lie.
JC VallanceFernie, B.C.
Letter to the Editor re: Provincial election
May 2017 there will be a provincial election. Who we choose to govern B.C. matters – a lot.
Is it prudent to presume that all parties have a clue about governing? I point to the 2015 orange surprise in Alberta. How is B.C. different?
What would happen if Victoria was over-run by a Notley crew? They put their ideology on a pedestal and their workers on the street.
The results of low oil prices have been magnified by the totally incompetent NDP.
Tens of thousands of highly skilled petroleum industry workers, from head offices to drill rigs, are now unemployed. We cannot allow this to happen to families in Kootenay East.
Norma Blissett, representing the Kootenay East NDP said I shouldn't worry. She said the NDP supports resource industry jobs.
She quoted the BC NDP leader, "Our past and our future will be dependent on development of natural resources."
Yah know what? That sounds like Rachael Notley last year when she said she wanted the oilsands to expand under her NDP government.
"Under our leadership, Alberta's abundant oil and gas reserves will remain wide open to investment," she said.
Maybe we should ask the tens of thousands of Alberta oilsands workers how that NDP promise worked out.
David WilksSparwood, B.C.


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This needs to get out all over the Net. Our President still does not know what to do when the national anthem is played!!!!!
Subject: FW: After the State of the Union speech-look for yours in the mail soon
Finally! My Obama bullshit decoder ring!
Subject: FW: Quote of the year
I didn't write it, but I wish I had
Quote of the year
Author unknown.
The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the presidency. It will be easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for their president. The problem is much deeper and far more serious than Mr. Obama, who is a mere symptom of what ails us. Blaming the prince of the fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of fools that made him their prince. The republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools such as those who made him their president.
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Best quote of 2009....
The General is a quick thinker.. President Obama was having that one, lone brief conversation this year with General McChrystal about Afghanistan. Things were obviously not going the way the General had hoped. Obama could sense this, and told him, "I bet when I die, you'll piss on my grave."
To which General McChrystal answers, "No sir, I've always said that when I get out of the Army, I'll never again wait in another line."
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The Molecular Genetics Division of the Sanford Medical Genetics Laboratory is a clinical diagnostic laboratory with an ever expanding menu of molecular testing for rare mendelian disorders such as inborn errors of metabolism, inherited cancer syndromes, and pharmacogenetics.
Dr. Landsverk has a number of interests in multiple areas of human genetics. She is involved in research projects that include the development of personalized genomic testing in both oncology and adult medicine, analysis of pharmacogenetic genes to determine how a patient will respond to various drugs, and the translation of clinical gene discoveries to functional protein studies.


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The REALTOR lunch I mentioned in the previous post was catered today by Chef Thierry Burkle of the famed restaurant "The Grill at Leon Springs". The menu was a small sampling of a huge menu available at the restaurant. The food was off the charts in quality and presentation. It is possible that a new standard has been set by Chef Burkle. My only regret was not taking a picture or two to share with you. Then again, I was too busy enjoying the food. Whether catering an event, a nice dinner or even a day out to lunch, this one is worth the trip! www.leonspringsgrill.com
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In just under three weeks time my wife, daughter and I will be heading to France for four weeks. After our visit nearly three years ago we are keen to get back.
We must be keen: the weather looks like being absolutely arctic. On the plus side, the dollar is more than pulling its weight against the euro. And January-February is not exactly peak tourist season. So museum and gallery queues are unlikely to have us standing out in the sleet for an hour or two. But accommodation is cheap - especially compared to what you pay in Australia. We've booked apartments through the excellent Homelidays website. We've stocked up on thermal clothing, gloves, scarves, hats and boots. For coats we are hoping to pick up something in the soldes. And I am hoping to do a little of this.
What else should we do? Is there anything on the *avoid* list?
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Say it with pictures
The New York Times recently ran a story about the sharp decline of picture book sales in the United States. There are many reasons why this could be so, not least is the nearly 10% unemployment and declines in library services through years of tax cuts. What the situation is in Australia sales-wise I couldn't say.
But there are many reasons what sales might decline. Children of course are introduced to what is called (somewhat euphemistically I think) screen culture at an early age. So they become very dexterous with their thumbs, less so perhaps with their vocabulary.
I also wonder to what extent parents are keen to demonstrate their child's reading skills. What better way than to kick away the ladder that pictures provide. Since reading has become one of those fought over issues, does this also feed our anxiety? And why are we so concerned with measurement and less troubled by questions about the transmission of cultures, the sharing and propagation of stories?
In regard to the prospect of children being rushed onto chapter books, I wonder to what extent parents are anxious to show how well their children are reading? Do they know what they are missing? And being able to decode a word should not be confused with understanding or even enjoying a story. Many books have gone back on to the shelf that simply have not arrived at the right time. The Tale of Despereaux is one that waited on the shelf perhaps twelve months before going on to become a firm, enduring favourite. Some schools impose the policy that students in free-reading time must read 'to their literacy level'. I often wonder how they measure a child's imagination.
Of course, reading independently also absolves parents of reading aloud at bedtime and at other times. Last week a picture book exhibition opened, which I had the privilege to curate. Reading with my daughter was an immense influence on the stories and pictures selected. Put it this way: I would not have understood these books in the way that I do, as stories and images connected to a real child's life, her imagination, her growing and changing, without seeing the stories through my daughter's eyes.
Picture books give such immense pleasure. Lauren Child's early books were powerful shapers of her worldview: the word play, the sideways view of the people close to us, the sense of quiet mischief and seriousness in the pursuit of the things we hold dear. These are powerful and important values, yet strange how the resonate in that humble medium.
Today as we came up the path I remarked on how beautiful our neighbour's trees are. Our neighbour is old and frail and may not have another summer left in her in that hot, little house. And then what of her trees? "I'll being chaining myself to them", said my daughter. Said it in a way that reminded me of the Lauren Child book, What Planet Are You From, Clarice Bean? about eco-warriors who camped in a tree, turned the family upside down and got themselves on the television news.
All of this was long ago, before she really took notice of the news or wondered about global warming or the floods in Pakistan. And yet somewhere in their the imprint was made. A way of looking at the world. Whether we chain ourselves to the trees is another matter entirely. But in a book, we learned about what was important in the world.
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If you find yourself in Urbana Illinois without summertime plans this year, Campus Property Management has got you covered! The Champaign-Urbana area is full of fun, family-friendly things to do, from endless parks and trails to group sports and summer festivals. We've gathered a few things to do in Champaign-Urbana ideas below, and have included some links to help you learn more.
Workin' On Your Fitness
The city of Urbana's Park District is holding a variety of summer fitness classes, but the newest addition to the usual fitness classes offered in Urbana (check out the full Program Schedule here!) is Yoga in the Park. These free Yoga classes take place in Meadowbrook Park and are meant for all ages and abilities. The instructor for the yoga in the park classes is Kristina Reese, a Yoga Alliance certified teacher and Urbana Park District's in-house yoga expert. The classes are free of cost, but the description recommends a donation that will go towards the Urbana Park District Youth Scholarship Fund. Support the Urbana youth and find your zen in a beautiful outdoor setting with Yoga in the Park!
Ultimate Frisbee and Other Meetups
The Champaign-Urbana Adult Sports and Recreation Club has a number of outdoor team activities that you can partake in, such as volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and a handful of other options. The Club's information page on meetup.com says they have a strict RSVP system, so make sure you let them know you'll be attending ahead of time by RSVPing. The club boasts over 800 participants, so definitely check it out for some fun outdoor sports and friendly competition with other Urbana locals!
Full Moon Night Rides
Spend your nights howling at the mood from your 12-speed with Full Moon Night Bike Rides! On two evenings of the month every full moon, Prairie Cycle Club hosts a "pick your own speed" group bike rides heading east from Meadowbrook Park. The time of the ride depends on the exact time of sunset, so they announce the start times a week or so before each ride. For the full schedule of night rides, visit the Full Moon Night Ride page on Prairie Cycle Club's website.
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Summer Festivals and Fairs
Summer wouldn't be summer without festivals and fairs! Nearly every county has its own County Fair, and there are countless summer festivals throughout the Urbana area (many of which are themed around corn). We've included a few favorites below, or you this local blog has a full list of summer festivals in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Champaign County Fair
When: July 21-29
Where: Champaign County Fairgrounds, Urbana
Features: Live country music, a demolition derby, queen pageant, and of course fair foods and carnival rides.
Coles County Fair (Illinois' Oldest County Fair!)
When: July 30-Aug. 6
Where: Coles County Fairgrounds, Charleston
Cost: Children under 16 are admitted free, adult admission after 4 p.m. is $2; parking $1.
Features: Pro bull riding, Demolition Derby, harness racing, truck and tractor pull, and carnival rides.
Taste of Champaign-Urbana
When: Aug. 18-19
Where: West Side Park, Champaign
Features: Taste of Champaign-Urbana is local outdoor summer festival that features delicious food from C-U's best restaurants and plenty of beer, diverse arts and crafts from local artists, the 3.14 mile Pie Run, and high-quality music and entertainment for the whole family in Champaign.
Do you have other suggestions for Summertime Things to Do In Urbana? We'd love to hear from you!


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We think this new dog series is adorable and great for the kiddos! Disney's Dog With A Blog is about a family who rescues a dog named Stan in hopes that their two feuding step-siblings will bond over the pet. It works when the kids find out Stan can talk and write!
Created and executive produced by Michael B. Kaplan (Roseanne, Frasier) is told from the dog's perspective. Stan is played by a 4-year old mixed breed named Kuma. You can catch a new episode of Dog With A Blog Sunday, November 4 at 8/7c on Disney Channel.


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In a bid to strengthen the safety surveillance system in the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified auditing regulations. This has been done to enable checks on compliance levels among packaged food companies and food businesses through FSSAI-recognised third-party auditing agencies.
Under these regulations, third-party safety audits will be made mandatory for certain food categories based on risk classification.
"While emphasising on self-compliance by the food businesses, to address the need to monitor such compliance, FSSAI is envisaging introducing audit of food companies by FSSAI-recognised auditing agencies," the food safety authority said.
The Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations 2018 outline procedure for recognition of auditing agencies, terms and conditions for recognition, duties of auditors, audit reporting and audit monitoring systems among others.
Risk classification
"The food authority shall specify the category or type of food businesses, which shall be subject to mandatory safety auditing, on the basis of their risk classification," the regulations stated. The risk classification will be done based on various parameters such as food type, intended customer use, nature of the activity of the business, volumes of the business, and the method of processing.
Independently, packaged food companies, food businesses and institutions can also voluntarily opt for third-party food audits of their facilities.
Officials said third-party audits will not only help strengthen the compliance culture among food companies and businesses but will also help reduce the burden of regulatory surveillance for Central and State licensing authorities.
"A food business having satisfactory food safety audits report may be subject to less frequent inspections by the Central licensing or the State licensing authorities," the regulations stated.
In a bid to create a pool of auditing agencies, the FSSAI had already given provisional recognition to 22 audit agencies.