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Ways to Prevent Freezer Burns
Freezer burns are a very common problem when edibles are stored in a freezer for a long period of time. Simple tips can be followed to avoid this problem and keep food items fresh and full of nutrients.
- The main reason behind such burns is air, and to avoid it, it is important to reduce the air content around the food. This can be done by packing food items tightly so that air does not enter the pack. Also, the air present in the pack must be removed to decrease the risk of these burns.
- Having a vacuum sealer at home can definitely help in eliminating the chances of freezer burns as it is capable of completely sucking out air from the storage pack, which can be sealed and stored. Food items packed by this method keep the food intact for around three years, which is really a long time.
- Organizing the items stored can help in burn prevention. Food must be stored in such a way that the top part of the freezer and its sides are empty. This space allows air to circulate properly within the freezer and render uniform cooling. Irregular cooling leaves some areas at a higher temperature than others causing thawing and refreezing, ultimately leaving burns on stored food.
- Storing food in air-tight containers and plastic containers with zip locks can solve this problem. Aluminum foil can also be used to seal the entry of air though, it is not so effective for long-term storage. If an item has to be stored for a short time span, aluminum foil can be a good sealer.
- Keeping food in large portions can speed up the process for burn formation. This is because frequent removal of small portions from the large pack results in thawing and refreezing which has to be avoided. It is therefore better to store food in required portions so that the entire content is not disturbed.
- It is quite obvious that some foods are stored near the freezer vent and some distant from it. It is better to consume foods near the vent first and then the ones stored at a distance because they are at higher risk of developing burns due to close proximity to the cooling vent.
- Food savers can be used to completely suck out air from the food packages and save food from developing burns. They must be used specially, if a lot of food has to be stored in the freezer.
- Double wrapping food is also a good way to store food in cold storage.
- Overstocking food can lead to improper air circulation thereby, increasing the chances of freezer burns.
- Food stored in a refrigerator's freezer is more prone to burns due to frequent opening and closing of the fridge door, as it hampers the refrigerator's ability of maintaining stable temperature within the freezer.
- It is good to consume food items within 3-6 months. Anything stored beyond this time frame is likely to have this problem.
- Storing food when warm is also a reason behind this problem, therefore, food must be kept in cold storage only after it acquires the room temperature.
- Writing the date of storage on food packages can help in identifying the older ones which can be consumed earlier to protect them from spoilage.
- Saving meats from burns can be achieved by storing them in special freezer containers, and fruits can be saved by the addition of citric acid, which prevents oxidation and freeze burning.
- The freezer temperature must be set as low as possible to maintain a good storage condition.


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Written for the striking contralto Clara Butt, who gave the work's première in a dress said to resemble a mermaid, Sea Pictures is Elgar's only song cycle with orchestra. These exquisite miniatures depict the sea in all its guises, peaceful and storm-tossed by turns. The heartfelt Where Corals Lie is perhaps the most remarkable three minutes in all of Elgar. Inspired by the notion that artists are the real creators and the true makers of history and society ('We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams'), The Music Makers is a largely intimate and nostalgic work, which quotes several times from Elgar's other compositions.
Elgar, EdwardO'Shaughnessy, Arthur, lyricist(s)
Elgar, EdwardGordon, Adam Lindsay / Elgar, Caroline Alice Roberts / Browning, Elizabeth Barrett / Garnett, Richard / Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley, lyricist(s)
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Browning, Elizabeth Barrett; Elgar, Caroline Alice Roberts; Garnett, Richard; Gordon, Adam Lindsay; Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley; O'Shaughnessy, Arthur
Wright, Simon
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Beardsell, Greg; Connolly, Sarah
Label: Naxos
Genre: Choral - Secular; Vocal
Period: 20th Century
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The digital revolution is affecting momentous change in every area of business, but few roles have seen as much disruption as the CIO.
Historically, the position had an internal focus with an emphasis on keeping the more technical aspects of operations from "leaking" into other areas.
Now, when there's increasing need for all CxOs to embrace innovative technology within their sphere of operations, CEOs are turning to their CIOs for advice on how to profitably move forward with digital transformation efforts.
There's been such a shift in how a CIO needs to operate that some companies have spun off new C-level titles to meet the demands.
Only 19% of digital transformations are being led by CIOs. 34% are given over to CMOs while CEOs take the lead on 27%.
Existing CIOs who resist their expanding responsibilities can find themselves pushed towards the IT margins while newcomers with marketing or strategy experience are given oversight of digital projects.
A true CIO needs more than strategic knowledge to succeed, though.
One of a CIO's core functions is explaining complex technology in such a way that those without engineering degrees can understand the potential value added.
In order to do this, there must be a foundation of technical familiarity that's outside the scope of a non-technical degree.
Those without it can fall prey to adopting immature technology, insufficiently committing to new procedures, and contributing to a conflicting snarl of new and legacy equipment.
The fact remains, however, that a CIO has to alter their perspective to cope with digital initiatives.
No longer can they limit their interest to technology; they need to understand how that technology will impact existing workflows and what needs are going unmet.
Ed Featherston, VP Principal Architect of Cloud Technology Partners, says, "Tech is not the destination, it's the vehicle. Figure out where you are going first."
A growing number of CIOs- 45% on a 2016 survey– describe themselves as transformational. While every CIO innovates differently, there are some common characteristics that define what it means to be "transformational".
Focus on Strategy
There's an outdated point of view that CIOs shouldn't concern themselves with larger business concerns and that their "place" is solely to implement technology as directed by the CEO/CXO.
That simply won't work in a digitally driven company. CEOs need technical expertise in the planning phase if digital initiatives are going to succeed.
To that end, CIOs need to be active participants in the boardroom. It's not enough to report on how IT is running and then wait for questions.
CIOs should contribute to discussions on marketing, security, data strategy, and any other area of operations where technology can increase efficiency.
Lead with a Data-Driven Approach
Nearly two thirds of senior executives base major decisions on instinct or experience rather than facts.
52% have ignored or minimized data they didn't understand, and less than half of available relevant information is used in actual decision making.
Transformational CIOs embrace their power to change this trend.
They actively advocate for data-driven decision making throughout their organization.
This should include the creation of a system to make data from enterprise analytics more accessible to non-technical CxOs.
Believe in a Customer-Centric Philosophy
The end goal of technological innovation should be profit, and the path to profit is ensuring customer satisfaction.
Study after study has shown that customers will pay more for good service and remain with companies they trust to provide it even when prices fall elsewhere.
CIOs are an integral part of providing that service, yet traditionally they rarely considered the customer directly.
Instead they thought in projects: update the customer complaint department, fix these problems with the website, etc.
Be Proactive
Traditionally, CIOs oversaw a list of requirements and requests for improvements generated by others.
They were able to suggest new technology, but it wasn't common for them to have input into the larger enterprise strategy. Because of this, they tended to be very reactive- find a problem, fix it, and move on.
There is no room in the digital revolution for CIOs with a reactive philosophy. Things move so quickly that small issues can quickly snowball into large ones.
Dealing with the fallout of mistakes is much more expensive than fixing systems that lead to those mistakes.
"The role of the traditional CIO is in decline. As more organizations recognize the strategic value that technology plays, the demand for the CIO shifts from traditional to transformational." – Tim Crawford, CIO Strategic Advisor at AVOA.
Transformational CIOs don't wait for things to break before addressing them. They go out among the departments and listen to the user-level view of the company, such as what systems aren't working (and which ones do) and what information or capabilities departments wish they had.
They also scan for promising innovations with a mindful eye to their company's needs.
Being aware of upcoming advancements helps assess how early they can adopt new technology, and early adoption is becoming critical to gaining competitive advantage.
"More than ever in IT, you can't wait to watch the next thing happen. You need to be in the middle of it," says Gerri Martin-Flickinger, the former CIO of Adobe.
Be Willing to Share Data
In the early days of technology IT departments kept data sequestered for protection from both external bad actors and well-meaning corruption from unskilled internal users.
The average level of technological savviness has increased since then, but many IT departments still tend to be miserly with data.
Transformational CIOs recognize that data silos are massive roadblocks for data science initiatives and other technological advancements.
They work to allow as much access as security and regulatory requirements allow. The goal should be to say yes to internal information requests absent a compelling reason why.
This empowers innovation and experimentation among departments and fosters an environment where people feel their contributions are valued.
Demonstrate an Eye for Business
Most of all, CIOs have to demonstrate their value to CEOs as business partners, not just IT leaders.
43% of CEOs view their IT department- including CIOs- as service providers rather than potential partners in driving innovation.
Only 27% of CIOs report that they have this kind of relationship within their enterprise.
To gain the cooperation of the CEO and CXO, CIOs need to demonstrate an understanding of how technology can drive business.
Ralph Loura at Rodan + Fields says: "The mode of CIOs in the past was to keep your head down, deliver what you've promised, and stay out of trouble. But that approach doesn't work anymore. If you want to have an impact in your company, have a point of view that sometimes challenges the status quo but do the work required to make that point of view an informed one."
Parting Thoughts
Digital transformation isn't optional for companies that want to remain relevant, and CIOs are the partners CEOs need to make that change- so long as they're willing to undergo transformations themselves.
By learning more about the business side and taking an operations-centered view of innovation, CIOs can become powerful agents of change within their organizations.
To read more about how CIOs can fit into the company's business strategy, read CEO, CIO, COO Join Forces to Embrace a Digital Transformation.
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Yet there is still much work to be done.
At this panel discussion, several women who are shaping the future in their own communities through political engagement will share their stories. You will hear about their paths to politics, their greatest victories and frustrations, and ways that we can all become more involved.
Whether you consider politics a personal interest, a volunteer opportunity or a career aspiration, join us to find out how to use your talents to reach your full political potential.
Our panelists represent various roles and affiliations across the political spectrum.
Panelists Include:
Amber Hikes, Executive Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs for the City of Philadelphia
Amber develops policy and serves as the principal advisor to Mayor Kenney on issues that affect the LGBTQ community. She has set her sights on fighting and advocating for the most vulnerable populations within the LGBTQ community – specifically youth, elders, transgender people, and people of color. In her first year leading the office, Amber has advocated for anti-discrimination legislation at the municipal level, launched a citywide LGBTQ Community Conversations initiative and helped facilitate an international conversation about race and discrimination in the LGBTQ community with the addition of black and brown stripes to the rainbow flag. Amber has been recognized nationally by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia, and by Philadelphia Gay News as their 2017 Person of the Year.
Eryn Santamoor, Democratic Candidate for Philadelphia City Council At-Large
Eryn brings a career dedicated to city management and a results driven mindset focused on the people of Philadelphia. As a former Deputy Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia, Eryn knows what it takes to create intentional plans and obtain optimal results for Our City. Eryn worked to establish and implement Philly311 and PhillyStat, and her commitment to changing City Government for the better resulted in proactive community policing strategies, additional funding for City schools, more efficient City service, and over $21 million in savings to Philadelphia's budget. A passionate candidate with a wealth of City Management experience, Eryn knows that Philadelphia can be a place where results come first and goals are reached for all Philadelphians.
Nina Ahmad, Ph.D., Former Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Nina is a first-generation American, scientist and former Deputy Mayor for Public Engagement for the City of Philadelphia where she was the first Asian American woman to hold a Cabinet position in any Philadelphia Mayoral Administration. She has led important civic efforts to fight workplace discrimination and harassment which undermines women and people of color economically. Nina was appointed by President Obama to his Advisory Commission on AAPI and was the 2016 Honoree of the Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition for her work facilitating participation of immigrants and refugees in civic life. She ran for Lieutenant Governor in the May 2018 Democratic Primary and came in a strong second, winning in 16 counties throughout Pennsylvania. She received her Doctoral degree from the Chemistry Department at the University of Pennsylvania and trained as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University.
Barbara Kigozi, Committee Person for Ward 59, Division 19
Barbara is a filmmaker and a published photographer whose works have been exhibited in numerous galleries. She has co-directed and produce films with Gail Lloyd including "Just Once", a public service announcement on safer sex, and "Portraits in The Mi(d)st", an experimental documentary that explored different representations of Black women in photography. In 2012, Barbara became involved with community service and organizing as a member of the Germantown United Steering Committee. Its vision was to promote and facilitate a sustainable community and revitalize the business corridor in Germantown. She was later nominated to the Center of Progressive Leadership an organization committed to developing progressive political leaders. In 2018 Barbara joined Temple University, where she is working on her Master's in Public Policy.
Gina Barr, Director of Women and Urban Engagement at the Republican National Committee
Gina is the Director of Women and Urban Engagement at the Republican National Committee. For her work in this role, she was recognized on the 2018 Maverick PAC "Future 40" list. Prior to this, she was a Regional Field Director in metro-Detroit at the Michigan Republican Party since February 2014. In 2015 Gina published her first book Things My Father Taught Me and dedicated it to the quirky wisdom and sayings of her father. Along with this, she is also an accomplished artist with several of her paintings displayed in the Fella Art Gallery in Detroit. Gina was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan, but currently resides in Washington, D.C.
Tam Williams, Founder & President of She's It LLC
Tam is the founder of She's It LLC, a lifestyle technology & content media company which focuses on Social Health Empowerment & Democratization of 360° Well-Being™. With over 30 years' experience, Tam is an international speaker, facilitator and trainer for many organizations. She is former West Goshen Republican Committeewoman for Precinct #255: West Goshen, North-1, Chester County. Tam has been an advocate for women and women's rights many years. She is a PA Delegate for Vision 2020, a national women's equality initiative started at the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership on the campus of Drexel University College of Medicine. Tam attended Rutgers University, Kellogg School of Advanced Management and has the GPHR/SPHR Professional and PMP certifications from Villanova University.
Julia Fahl, Candidate for Mayor in Lambertville, NJ
Julie has worked as a fundraising and political professional for over a decade, supporting progressive causes and candidates around the country. She has taken those collective experiences helping federal candidates and national organizations fighting for the values she believes in, to dedicate herself to the city of Lambertville, NJ, where she is currently a candidate for Mayor. Over the course of her primary campaign, she knocked on all but 30 doors in her town. She ran a positive campaign about sharing ideas on town beautification, supporting local schools, opening new lines of communication between residents and city government, and overall good governance. Julia was recently profiled in the New York Times "A 28-Year-Old Novice, She Took on the Machine and Won" (2018).
Elizabeth Roggio, Corporate and Political Associate at Kleinbard LLC
Liz is a political and government relations attorney in Philadelphia. Liz began her legal career working as a corporate and finance attorney at Dilworth Paxson. In 2017, she moved to Kleinbard and began developing and leading the firm's political law practice. Liz now represents multiple candidates, PACs and political organizations, advising her clients on regulatory compliance and structuring political activity. Prior to her legal career, Liz worked directly for campaigns, elected officials and for advocacy organizations. She served as the Director of Operations for Bob Casey's first Senate campaign in 2006, and worked for the Senator in Washington DC following his election. Liz then went on to manage a congressional race in Pennsylvania, lead a statewide ballot initiative campaign in California, and manage a diverse coalition of business, labor and community stakeholders advocating for education reform in Los Angeles.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – BC Hydro is currently conducting large-scale renovations at its facilities in the BC Peace Region.
The WAC Bennett Dam, its attached GM Shrum generating station, and the Peace Canyon dam will all be undergoing upgrades to their facilities in the coming months and years.
The WAC Bennett Dam will see a number of projects underway, including upgrades to the dam's core casings, upstream face rip-rap, and spillway gates and chutes.
The core casings are openings to the core of the dam used for survey instruments that were installed during original construction, and subsequently during repairs after a sinkhole appeared in the top of the dam in 1996. BC Hydro spokesman Bob Gammer says that the dam is one of the most-monitored facilities of its kind in the world. Crews plan to seal 15 open casings, and evaluate options to address an obstruction in another casing this year.
Crews are also continuing work from last year to resurface the dam's concrete spillway, as well as upgrading mechanical and electrical systems in the dam's spillway gates. Upgrades to the spillway gates of the Peace Canyon dam are also currently in the preliminary stage.
One of the largest projects at the dam is the upgrades to the dam's rip-rap, which is a layer of boulders that protect the top sixty feet of the dam from erosion cause by wind, waves, and ice in Williston Lake. Hydro received approval for the project from the B.C. Utilities Commission in May of this year. The project was subject to regulatory review due to it costing more than $100 million. Crews should begin quarry development at the Sand Flat limestone site this summer. Placement of the rock will take place during the Spring when water levels in Williston lake are lowest, and is expected to be completed in 2019 or 2020.
Other projects underway are being done to improve the dam's generating station, including replacing the 500 kV transmission line disconnect switches, upgrading five transformer exciters, upgrading the ten generator's control systems, and upgrading the HVAC systems at both GM Shrum and Peace Canyon generating stations.


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This Week on Craftstylish: 40 Years of Summer Lovecomments (0) June 22nd, 2008
A couple of weeks ago I was watching this crazy commercial on TV with Peter Fonda, of "Easy Rider' fame, hawking this multi-CD collection of songs from the late sixties. It was one of those long commercials and it featured all of these scenes from Woodstock, the anti-war marches in DC, and the wicked trippy happenings in San Francisco during the summer of love. The wild thing about watching this was that here we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the summer of '68 and the same styles, fashions, and free-love communal vibe are so much like the present day DIY crafting scene.
This week on Craftstylish we are going to explore exactly that: the groovy-come-full-circle of sixties style and the right-on DIY sensibilities that are making the world-go-round. It is just forty short years later and through the internet we are able to take the exhilarating 1960's desire to be a part of a global community and make a 2008 connection at lightning speeds and with personal style.
Keep an eye out for some posts on crafting then (1968) and crafting now, with some great examples on how some traditional techniques have been revised with modern efficency, like Daphne Adair's ,How To Swatch in the Round, or Jennifer Stern's awesome Mini-Tote Bag Tutorial.
And tis the season for weddings and graduations, we'll be rounding up some fantastic gifts and ideas on how to put some pomp in to your circumstance. We'll also be taking a look at the strange but true crafting phenomenom 'always a crafter never a craftee' You know where you spend most of your time creating amazing one-of-a-kind gifts for others but have never actually received anything handmade yourself? One Craftstylish solution is DIY. Natch. If you at all identify, you won't want to miss a Craftstylish look at how to go about having a made-to-order one of a kind treasure all to yourself.
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How many times a day do you scan social media or check your email? If the answer is "too many to count," maybe it's time for a digital detox . A vacation really becomes a vacation when you're out of cellphone range and there's no Wi-Fi to tether you to reality. Sorry boss, no signal!
With great swaths of wilderness, BC offers plenty of places to unplug. Of course, you don't have to ditch your device cold turkey: some remote mountain resorts and fishing lodges offer satellite internet for those who simply must take care of business or can't resist sharing on Instagram.
But if you're determined to disconnect, it helps to limit temptation. Here are five properties that are either Wi-Fi-free or that encourage digital detox. Each promotes connecting with your spirit, your partner, your family, or even your coworkers instead—in real life rather than through "Reply All."
Tucked in the forest on Haida Nation land at the base of Tow Hill, this property has limited cell service and no Wi-Fi. But why play with your phone when you're steps from crabbing and clam-digging on North Beach and hiking through the wilderness?
The property, which is owned and operated by the Old Massett Village Council's Economic Development Team, offers accommodation in traditional wooden longhouses. Amenities are basic—think "camping indoors" —and you must bring or rent a sleeping bag. Creature comforts include hot-water showers, a gas stove for cooking, and a cosy wood stove to warm up.
Family-oriented Beaverfoot Lodge has Wi-Fi in the main lodge, but the campsite, cabins, and covered pioneer wagons remain blissfully signal free. Covered wagons, you say? Set in a circle around a campfire, each of these 20 wagons sleeps two people on raised wooden beds.
Located in the Rockies about 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Golden, this spot is off-grid and produces its own power from a micro-hydro generator that runs off their creek. It's popular for weddings and family reunions, and with parents who want to reconnect with their kids. Families can power down their devices and spend the time fishing, horseback riding, and whitewater rafting instead.
Located in the Cariboo interior about 50 kilometres (32 miles) from Clinton, this property is part of cowboy country and offers activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and fly-fishing. It also has a unique Baan Thai spa building that specializes in Thai treatments.
Although Wi-Fi is available on demand, Echo Valley offers a Digital Detox Retreat for groups of 14 to 42 people. Packages include daily yoga classes, campfires at night, and more, such as a Thai banquet with Thai dancing. With no cell service or TVs, face-to-face communication is amplified.
Mountain Trek runs a variety of week-long programs from its lodge near Ainsworth Hot Springs. Retreats include fitness classes, hikes, nutrition lectures, spa cuisine, and detox sessions at the spa. (It was named #1 International Destination Spa by the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards for 2016.)
With no cellphone coverage during long hikes through the mountains, the focus is on nature. While Wi-Fi is available in the lodge, guests are asked to not use their smartphones and devices in the common areas. They're even encouraged to turn off their morning alarms; a staff member will tap on the door instead. No TV, radio, or news media on site helps to soothe the spirit.
With accommodation for a mere 10 people, Caverhill Lodge caters to those looking for privacy and solitude. The lodge is isolated on undeveloped Caverhill Lake, a 1-1/2 hour drive from Kamloops. From there, you can head out to fly-fish on 15 nearby lakes—it's likely you'll be the only one there—and you can savour the silence all day.
There's no cellphone or internet in the cabins, and owners Larry and Marlene Loney restrict Wi-Fi access in the lodge. Both on the water and on land, this is a place for quiet meditation.
Opening image: Heillen Longhouse Village, Haida Gwaii. Photo: Heillen Longhouse VillageFor more digital detox accommodation ideas, see HelloBC.com, Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia Association, and the Camping and RVing British Columbia Coalition.
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Jumping into the fall season, Texas Trucklandia Fest is welcoming some of Austin's most delicious, award-winning food trucks in the city, with a culinary tour of not-to-miss sips and bites. The John Dewar & Sons Traveling Whisky Emporium, an immersive, one-of-a-kind 'tiny whisky house' will be open to ticketed festival-goers on Saturday, October 21. Having already traveled to Chicago, Denver, Boston, and New York City, the Traveling Whisky Emporium will be making its next stop in Austin before heading off to more of the nation's top cities, including LA and Miami!
Festival-goers will be amongst the lucky few to experience the Traveling Whisky Emporium, which will treat guests to specially-crafted DEWAR'S 12 Blended Scotch Whisky cocktails, tastings of unique single maltsABERFELDY and CRAIGELLACHIE, along with custom Scotch Eggs created by notable chef, Michael Voltaggio. As a fan of the brand and a master in the kitchen, Voltaggio's creative culinary mind will transform the whisky tasting into a riveting flight for the senses for both Scotch enthusiasts and newbies alike – offering the chance for visitors to experience a dram alongside a perfected bite of Scotch Egg deliciousness. Further showcasing his talents and love for DEWAR'S, Chef Voltaggio has designed the kitchen in the emporium, translating his creativity when it comes to plating into the décor of the traveling home – a sight not to miss!
Looking for a more intimate tasting? The Traveling Whisky Emporium will be home to Scotch expert and John Dewar & Sons North America Ambassador, Gabriel Cardarella throughout the event so be sure to stop by for a tasting of the blends and single malts, highlighting the tasting notes and unique brand story of each.


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Many Sderot Residents Suffer Trauma from Rockets
Many Sderot Residents Suffer Trauma from Rockets
The Israeli blockade of Gaza, as well as frequent military operations in the territory, are aimed at stopping rocket attacks into southern Israel by Palestinian militant groups. The most frequent target of those attacks is the town of Sderot, less than a mile from the Gaza border.
Thousands of residents have fled the town and many businesses have closed. Israeli psychologists say many Sderot residents are suffering from trauma.
The daily Kassem rocket fire has taken over Chava Gad's life. She says she used to be an efficient, upbeat person who managed a local office. But she hasn't worked in two years and can't concentrate long enough to even fold a load of laundry.
Sitting in her small living room, she panics when an alarm signals an incoming rocket. Gad rushes to the hallway at the back of the apartment and cowers, her hands over her face. Her 16-year-old daughter, Shai, tries to calm her down.
When the alert is over in less than a minute's time, Gad returns to the living room. She opens her purse and swallows a valium. She says the tranquilizers are her only way of coping.
"The last month it was worse, more rockets …and the rocket with more explosives," Gad says. "So they give me more tablets. If I was taking three different tablets, now I take five, or sometimes six."
Last week alone, more than 200 Kassem rockets were fired from Gaza, many of them landing in or around Sderot. The crude, homemade rockets are notoriously inaccurate. But Gad says her 9-year-old son, Yanai, is terrified anyway.
"Last Thursday, I take him to the trauma center because the rocket fall 50 meter from here, and all the house was shaking, and he start to be breathless and shaking and not able to stop," Gad says.
For more than two years, she says, her son has insisted on sleeping in his parents' room, and he has become a chronic bed wetter.
Yanai's school is only a few hundred yards away, but Gad walks him to and from school, staying close to the buildings in case there's an alert.
As they walk home, Yanai tells his mother that the latest Kassem alert came when he was in the bathroom and he didn't know what to do. There's never much time. Because Sderot is so close to Gaza, the incoming rockets land within 15 seconds of the alarm.
At Sderot's open-air fruit and vegetable market, Benny Yakubu says business is way down. He blames the Israeli government for not doing enough to stop the rocket fire.
"Israel gives the Palestinians in Gaza electricity, gas and food. Why are they doing that? They should cut everything off until the rockets stop. Our government is useless," Yakubu says.
Three years ago, before Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, there were 24,000 Israelis living in Sderot. The municipality doesn't have exact figures, but residents say that only about 18,000 remain.
Last year, more than 2,000 rockets landed in Sderot and the surrounding area. Two Israelis were killed and dozens were wounded.
Some here try to find humor in the rocket attacks. Shimon Buskila, a hairdresser, has invented a Kassem hairdo. It's a model of a Kassem made out of synthetic hair that can be attached to a customer's real hair. He's put a poster of it on the salon's front door.
"We can't go on like this. Either sign a peace deal, or go into Gaza and get rid of the people who launch rockets," Buskila says.
Buskila recently spent almost $20,000 to build a reinforced room in his home to protect against rocket attacks. Last week, he says, a rocket bounced off his roof and crashed into his backyard.
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As work hours grow longer and transportation costs get more expensive, to be able to work from home has become the new American dream for many. But while it may be possible for people to bring work home with them or get jobs where they never have to commute again, being fully productive at home is difficult—if not impossible—without a decent workspace.
To create your own home office, you don't even need to make any real renovations. This is great news for renters, since lease agreements typically prohibit making any major changes (many don't even want paint on the walls). Follow these relatively simple instructions, and you'll be set with an attractive, functional home office that didn't cause you to empty your wallet!
Find the right space
First things first; unless you live in a studio or are living with roommates that prevent you from working elsewhere, your home office should not be in your bedroom. Many studies on sleep and productivity have shown that working in the same room you sleep in is often counterproductive and can tire you out faster. Locate a peaceful spot elsewhere in your home. A finished attic or quiet basement could work, as could an unused dining room (if you eat primarily in the kitchen or in front of the TV, why not make the so-called dining area your office?) Even just claiming a section of your living room could be a good option for you, as long as people aren't walking through it all day.
Now, if you must work from your bedroom, do what you can to separate your workspace from your bed. At the very least, your desk should be facing away from it. You may even need to rearrange the furniture in your room so that your bed is in one end and your desk is in another. This brings us to the next tip:
Create a "room within a room"
If you don't have a room that you can devote entirely to your home office, you'll need to section off the space you have chosen and make it your zone of business. Fold-out screens work very well for this purpose and have the bonus of being aesthetically pleasing. You can also hang curtains from the ceiling and position furniture like bookshelves in a way that clearly separates your workspace from the rest of the room.
Get a desk
It's true that not every person needs a desk to do their job, but those people are few and far between. Working while lounging on a couch can be tempting, as can working from a cheap table and old chair. But you can do better for yourself, and there are plenty of desks out there that won't break your budget. Hit up the thrift stores and yard sales. If you don't want to go the used route, check out discount retailers like Overstock.com.
Use your resources
While we're on the topic of furnishings, look through what you already own for the basics. Chances are you already have a lamp you can use, pen/pencil holders, a stapler, a clock, extra paper, etc.
Make sure you're connected
Most working professionals today require a computer to do their job in the first place, much less do it from him. Therefore, it is imperative that the space you choose has nearby outlets and a power strip with a surge protector. You will also need to check your Internet access and make sure it works well in that spot. To save money, avoid getting a new landline phone. Your cell will work just fine (but be sure your voicemail message clearly states who you are and is professional). Especially if you live with multiple roommates or have a family, your house's landline will not be sufficient. Use that for non-professional purposes only.
Your office should always be a pleasant space to be in, and by working from home, you can truly make it your own. Everything should be nice to look at, but also motivational—framed inspirational posters and photos of family and friends work well, as do framed diplomas and education certificates.
If you want a home office but are still looking for that new home, use RentFinder's search tool today.


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For residents of Richmond and Chesterfield, the winter has been particularly wet. Although last Monday, February 25th, was a dry day for the Greater Richmond area, water buildup from previous storms caused the James River to rise.
The river reached 16.2 feet at the Richmond-Westham gauge and portions of the Virginia Capital Trail were underwater near the Great Shiplock Park and Rocketts Landing. This was the highest water level since January 27, 2010 when the river reached 18.1 feet.
Protecting Your Plumbing in a Flood
While the flood on February 25th was largely disruptive without being destructive, flooding rivers can worry some homeowners that their house may be under threat sometime in the future. Protecting your house against a flood involves some preventative maintenance beforehand and inspection afterwards.
Before the Water Level Threat Arrives
If you have a basement, check on your sump pump to ensure that it is working properly. If it runs on batteries, check that the batteries have enough juice. Check that the sump pump automatically turns on and begins pumping when it should. Mike Wilson will happily help with any questions you might have about sump pump installation and repair.
It is also a good idea to take stock of what you have in your basement and determine if anything can go in water-proof buckets or moved to other sections of the house. The extra effort may be worth saving those photo albums and vintage baseball cards.


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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 11-04-05
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[01] FRANCE-CYPRUS FRIENDSHIP GROUP - CYPRUS PROBLEMChairman of the France-Cyprus Friendship Group in the French Senate Marc Massion said on Tuesday that in order to achieve a solution of the Cyprus problem, it was necessary for both sides to show the necessary will.
Speaking through an interpreter after a meeting at the House of Representatives in Nicosia with the Chairman and the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Massion expressed the Group`s support to the struggle of the Cypriots for territorial integrity.
``We know the situation is difficult and complex,`` he said, adding that the Group was in favour of the talks for a settlement and supported the people of Cyprus in their efforts for peace and the reunification of the island.
Massion pointed out that, in order to achieve a solution of the Cyprus problem, it was necessary for both sides to show will, adding that ``this will is lacking in one of the two sides.``
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Peace talks between the island`s two communities are underway to find a negotiated settlement that will reunite the country.
[02] UN REPRESENTATIVE - SEMINAR ON ILLEGAL DRUGSIllegal drug use has ``a devastating effect on individuals, families and on communities,`` the UN Secretary General`s Special Representative in Cyprus Lisa Buttenheim has said, and expressed confidence that a bicommunal event organised on Tuesday would ``shed light on the many issues that surround illegal drug use and serve as another excellent example of the cooperation between the two communities on law enforcement that seeks to ensure the safety and welfare of all Cypriots.``
Addressing a seminar in Nicosia, organised by the Technical Committee on Crime and Criminal Matters under UN auspices, titled ``Illegal Drugs: Issues, Concerns and Future Directions with the Emphasis on Prevention``, Buttenheim said that ``the topic is an important one which touches us all.``
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Hawick's forthcoming centre of excellence in textiles is seeking its first intake of trainees.
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Following research to identify the types of training needed most, that inaugural course will focus on hand-finishing and machine skills.
Anyone interested in signing up is asked to contact centre manager Alistair Young on 01896 622701 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com
Clive Brown, sales director of Hawick knitwear firm Barrie, said: "We are delighted to support the opening of the centre of excellence in textiles and assist with the delivery of this first block of training alongside colleagues from Johnstons of Elgin.
"The industry as a whole in the Borders is right behind this project, which will help provide school-leavers and the unemployed with basic skills across a range of areas to help them get jobs in the sector, as well as supporting existing employees with developing their skills further, including in leadership and management.
"Knitwear and textiles have moved on significantly in recent years, and many of the businesses in the Borders are growing and need to bring new people into the industry.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for people to take the first step towards an exciting new career."
The centre, to be sited at Hawick High School, is being funded by a £610,000 handout from the Scottish Government via the south of Scotland economic partnership.
It's being run by Scottish Borders Council and, besides textile and knitwear manufacturers, other project partners include Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International and the UK Government's department for work and pensions.
David Martin, key sector manager for creative industries at Skills Development Scotland, said: "The centre of excellence will play a key role in addressing the skills needs of the sector, and initial research carried out with 27 companies has identified their likely employment opportunities and succession planning requirements over the next five years.
"This initial block of training is an opportunity to target the area of greatest need, and I would encourage anyone who would like to work in knitwear or textiles, or has done so previously and would like to return, to take up the opportunity to get the training that will make them a prime candidate for upcoming employment opportunities.
"Skills Development Scotland is working closely with the project partners and industry representatives to ensure that the training provided through the centre of excellence is absolutely focused on delivering what the businesses need and the apprenticeship opportunities that will help people get long-term employment within this growing sector."


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Emotional, not mathematical
An interview with Billy Howerdel, founding member of A Perfect Circle
Having worked as a producer and former guitar tech for Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie and TOOL—among others—Billy Howerdel wanted to be around like-minded people. After showing his music to his friend, TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan, Howerdel and Keenan recruited an all-star cast of musicians and A Perfect Circle (APC) was born.
Featuring players from Queens of the Stone Age, TOOL, and Smashing Pumpkins, APC released their first studio album, Mer De Noms, in May 2000, which sold over 188,000 copies its first week, making it the highest selling rock debut in history. It went platinum in October that same year.
Currently, APC is touring while preparing to release its next studio album. They play Tulsa on April 22 at the BOK Center.
Besides Howerdel and Keenan, current members include Matt McJunkins (The Beta Machine, Eagles of Death Metal), James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), and Jeff Friedl (The Beta Machine, Puscifer).
The Tulsa Voice: Last year it was announced that you were working on a new album. Where does it stand now?
Billy Howerdel: I'm working on it right now. It's getting all the stars to align, with our schedules, that's going to make it possible… If all goes [according] to plan, we should see it in 2017.
TTV: Are you producing it yourself?
Howerdel: So far I've just been working by myself. Literally, been in my room with no one else around working on these songs. I send mixes off to Maynard on a server and he's been working on them in his isolation. Then we're going to get together next month and combine where we're holding these ideas, then get in a room and get with the band, play them in a live setting and see what happens with the human element that comes into the picture.
I'm waiting for some feedback—some of Maynard's ideas. We tracked years ago. I'm getting very anxious and curious to see where Maynard is at with things. Right now, I have the songs in demo form but they're easily finishable, but he's sending me down different paths and has asked me to take out my scissors and cut them into different shapes and paste them back on a page. We can be in the same room but we just happen to be communicating about the same track—just in different parts of the country.
TTV: Do you prefer doing it that way?
Howerdel: Well, that's kind of how we've always done the other APC records. I write it by myself and get it to a place where I'm not embarrassed by it anymore, then present it. And then usually Maynard writes to it. Then, again, we get the band together into a rehearsal room and work them out. Now, to be honest, I'd kind of prefer it the other way. Maynard and I have talked about this before: going somewhere away from my home base, away from his home base and going on working vacation. Working together somewhere in isolation for 10 days and just seeing what happens.
TTV: Are you aware of any possible themes or lyrical content?
Howerdel: Not really. We've talked about broad concepts of themes for the past two years but it's light. We've talked about visual themes. There is a narrative, I think, that's gonna drive some of the lyrical content, but that's his thing. I work in isolation with the music and come up with the unspoken emotion of what our music is gonna be to start with, then Maynard reacts to that, then we have a conversation and I react to what he gives me. So, I don't know where it's gonna land. There's no intended direction. You never know where it's gonna go and that's what's nice about collaboration. It's not mathematical, it's very much emotional. The bird shitting on your head when walking into the studio could completely change the direction of the song or the kiss you just got from your dying grandmother. All these things in your life can contribute to what's going to be put down on a page or the keyboard.
TTV: Do you enjoy touring or are you more of a studio guy?
Howerdel: Sort of 50/50 but I'm leaning a little more towards touring. I kind of grew up in that world. I like traveling. I like being in different places. I've made many friends all over the world through touring for the past 27 years.
Touring musicians get a very unique perspective where we have a job to do but our job is interfacing, sometimes intimately, sometimes from a distance, with people who've worked really hard and want to be where we're gonna be. I think you see the best in people. You see the best of the hard day or shitty day that they had and this is their escape. It is for us too, and we are lucky to be a part of that.
TTV: Do you think the music industry is "collapsing in on itself" as Maynard described it?
Howerdel: I guess it's always changing, but there was a time when I came up in the 90s and it was changing much less. It's seemed a little more hopeful than it did in the last two years than it did four or eight years ago. When the recession hit in '07 and '08, I mean, we were all affected by it in some way but the music industry really seemed to dive bomb. Things feel like they've been coming back. I don't know, maybe, it's in my bubble, but just economically, things have been getting progressively better year after year, since '08. It's been interesting in music to see that kind of confidence build back up and take its form within the arts. That being said, everyone is accepting that it's not the traditional model, that we're all used to in the early 2000s and 90s. There are different ways to get out there and it takes more creativity.
I, personally, don't like it 'cause you have to become salesman mixed with being an artist. You have to find people to help you or you have to get creative and, ya know, just do it. I think art suffers from people having to switch hats from being artists to being marketers.
TTV: The last studio album, eMOTIVE, was the most political. Do you anticipate similar messages on this record?
Howerdel: I think it's probably impossible to escape the torment that we all are going through in this year.
I am open to people taking the interpretation of this album and seeing what happens. I think that's what's interesting about music: as long as you are not being psychotic about it and having delusions—then it becomes dangerous—but it's nice to have your own interpretations of songs. I would think for any artist—whichever side of the political spectrum—it's going to be really hard to not have influence [from] what's going on. So, in a way this turmoil is probably really great for the arts. It starts your engine at a pretty high RPM.
TTV: What can Tulsa expect from the APC show?
Howerdel: We're not promising but we're hoping to have some new songs to play. They won't be released, probably, but they'll be in a working form, which is going to be good cause we're kind of going to be able to use you guys as our testing ground.
I just want to say thank you all so much for all the support there, it's been amazing! I can't wait to get there.
For more from Ty, read his interview with Tom Morello on being a member of Woody Guthrie Center's Artist Advisory Board.


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How to Remove Dark Spots on Feet
According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," dark spots can occur on the feet due to improperly fitting shoes, poor circulation and overexposure to the sun. Dark spots caused by poorly fitting shoes and overexposure can be safely faded at home, according to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual." Dark spots caused by poor circulation, however, can be a serious medical condition, and should be evaluated by your physician 3.
Rub a pumice stone over the dark spots on your feet after you exit the shower each day. The pumice stone will exfoliate the area, sloughing off dead skin cells and lightening the appearance of the dark spots.
Massage shea butter into the dark spots each morning. The shea butter will hydrate the skin, which will promote healthy circulation and diminish the dark spots.
Massage liquid vitamin E into the dark spots on your feet each evening prior to going to sleep. According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," the vitamin E will promote cell turnover, which will fade the dark spots on the feet 1. If you are unable to locate liquid vitamin E, puncture a vitamin E capsule and squeeze out its contents.
- "Braun-Falco's Dermatology"; Walter H.C. Burgdorf, Gerd Plewig, Helmut Heinrich Wolff, and Michael Landthaler; 2008
- "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice"; Leslie Baumann; 2009
- "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual"; Margaret W. Mann, David R. Berk, Daniel L. Popkin, and Susan J. Bayliss; 2009
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University men's basketball has been selected for the NCAA Tournament Team of the Decade bracket, NCAA.com announced Monday.
NCAA.com correspondent and Big Ten Network contributor Andy Katz created a 64-team field comprised of the most accomplished national programs over the past 10 years.
The #MMToD bracket is set! ��@TheAndyKatz selected the rosters & seeded the field… Now, we need you to help us decide the Team of the Decade!— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) August 5, 2019
Voting begins this afternoon. More info:
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Belmont, one of only six programs selected outside of the power conferences (traditional multi-bid leagues), drew four-time National Champion UConn in the opening round.
Just like March Madness, the winner will be decided after a six-round, single-elimination tournament. Voting will be conducted on the @MarchMadness Twitter account and March Madness Instagram & March Madness Facebook Stories using 2-day polls beginning Monday, Aug. 5. The Final Four and national championship polls will be extended to three days. The team with the most fan votes in each poll will advance to the next round. Those results will serve as a tiebreaker if the Twitter results are tied.
Each squad in the bracket will be represented by an all-star collection of players from this decade.
Who should be on the @BelmontMBB 5-man all-star team for the @marchmadness 'Team of the Decade' bracket! Stay tuned for fan voting on Belmont matchup with @UConnMBB https://t.co/vujqnKGyAm @TheAndyKatz #itsbruintime pic.twitter.com/otrXBGgypQ— Belmont Basketball (@BelmontMBB) August 6, 2019
Voting schedule:
Aug. 5: Round 1 — 4 polls per day
Aug. 15: Round 2 — 4 polls per day
Aug. 21: Sweet 16 — 2 polls per day
Aug. 27: Elite 8 — 2 polls per day
Aug. 31: Final Four — 2 polls per day
Sept. 3: National Championship
Sept. 6: Winner Announced


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Wolf Gourmet Stainless Steel Stock Pot
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For home cooks who have discovered the joys of cooking with a Wolf range, Wolf Gourmet cookware is the perfect complement, delivering the same peak level of performance. Each piece is fully clad with seven layers of aluminum and stainless steel—a combination that heats evenly and maintains your desired temperature for beautiful cooking results. All Wolf cookware is made in the USA.
- 8-qt. cap.
- Extra-large pot with straight sides to reduce evaporation; ideal for preparing stock, soup, pasta or chili.
- Seven-ply bonded construction extends from the bottom all the way up the sides to ensure even cooking results.
- Layers of aluminum and 18/10 stainless steel combine for high-performance cooking.
- Ergonomic stainless-steel handles are comfortable for any hand size.
- Ideal for use on any cooktop, including induction.
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- Dimensions & More Info
- 8-qt. cap.
- 11 1/2" diam., 5 1/2" high (7 1/2" high with lid).
- 6.2 lb.
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- Stainless-steel cooking surface can be used with metal utensils and will not react with foods.
- Two layers of pure aluminum facilitate heat transfer.
- Aluminum core conducts heat quickly and retains desired temperature.
- Layer of 18/10 stainless steel minimizes hot spots.
- Magnetic stainless-steel layer allows cookware to be used on induction cooktops.
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Victor Vasarely
Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-born French visual artist. Having achieved international fame during his own lifetime, his most distinguished contribution was his creation of a new artistic trend: "Optical art". By devoting a major exhibition ("The Responsive Eye") to the latter movement at New York's MoMA in 1965, Americans paved the way for worldwide recognition of his work and its widespread circulation by popularizing his technique under the name "Op art". From the earliest development of his graphic studies in the early 1930's to his decision to promote a social art form accessible to all from the 1960's, he worked with a consistently identifiable palette of colors and forms.


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Unbelievable, a Man tries to hug a wild lion!
You probably assume you know exactly what's about to happen. But trust me when i say, you will not see this coming.
A South African Zoologist, Kevin Richardson, has been conducting an extensive research over the years on the native animals of the African plains. If this was any one other than Kevin trying to hug a lion, we may have had an all too predictable story to tell. But with his decades of hands on study and research, Mr. Richardson has developed a very close relationship with these ferocious felines of the South African Savanna.
Driving in a jeep equipped with GoPro cameras, Kevin takes his crew as close as they can get to these wild creatures, without letting the rest of them get out of the car, for their own safety of course.
You probably think to yourself, when you hear him call for lions and watch them charge after him, "This guy is finished!". But unbelievable happens, these gigantic lions wrap their paws around him and give him the most adorable hug you'll ever see in your life. Seeing these 400 pound animals acting like little house cats around Kevin, it's almost too beautiful to be real.


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Healthy Shepherd's Pie is the Ultimate Comfort FoodPosted: March 16, 2015 Filed under: Healthy Dinner Recipes | Tags: comfort foods, healthy casseroles, irish food, meat and potato recipes, meaty monday, nourishednation, recipe, shepherd's pie, st. patrick's day recipes 1 Comment
There's nothing like meat and potatoes to warm you up inside. This Shepherd's Pie recipe is a healthier version than the original. With lean meat and veggies, it will warm you up without filling you up. The potatoes can be made the day before to speed-up prep time. Enjoy this nutritious twist on a traditional favorite!
Shepherd's Pie
2 – 3 lbs. baking potatoes, enough to equal 4 cups mashed
1/2 – 1 cup milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 Tbsp. butter
1/4 tspn. salt
1/8 tspn. pepper
1 1/4 lb. 90% lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 Tbsp. balsalmic vinaigrette dressing
1 tspn. oregano, dried flakes
1 tspn. basil, dried flakes
1/2 tspn. salt
1/8 tspn. pepper
1 can (14.5 oz.) petite, diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1 cup corn, cooked
2 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 Tbsp. water
Spray 9 X 13 in. casserole dish with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350.
Wash and peel potatoes and cut into even pieces, approx. 2-3 in. cubes. Place in large pot and add enough water to cover the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes or until tender, using a fork to test. Drain water from pot and place pot and potatoes back on low heat and add milk a little at a time, along with cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Beat at medium speed with electric beaters until smooth. Set aside or place in refrigerator if making the rest of the recipe later.
Cook ground beef in large, non-stick skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain fat and set aside ground beef. Wipe drippings from skillet and add olive oil, warming over medium heat. Add carrot, pepper, onion and garlic and saute for 8 minutes. Add ground beef to the vegetables and add dressing, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over med-high and then reduce heat to medium and cover and cook for 25 minutes. While meat mixture is cooking, cook corn (either frozen or canned) and warm-up potatoes. When meat mixture is done, remove from heat and discard bay leaf.
Place flour in small bowl and gradually whisk in water to create a thick, soupy paste. Add to meat mixture and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Spread meat mixture in casserole dish and sprinkle with corn. Spoon potatoes on top and spread to the edges of the pan. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly around edges, remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Chicken Noodle Slurp!Posted: December 11, 2012 Filed under: Healthy Dinner Recipes, Healthy Lunch Ideas, Healthy Recipes | Tags: chicken noodle soup, comfort foods, egg noodle recipes, healthy soup recipes, homemade soup recipes, soup recipes 6 Comments
This time of year, I make homemade soup on a weekly basis. There is something so warm and comforting about a bowl of homemade soup, especially if it is loaded with noodles. I've recently discovered how yummy and satisfying egg noodles are when added to my chicken noodle soup. Just serve a hearty wedge of bread alongside it and you have a light and healthy lunch or supper to warm you when it's chilly outside . The leftover noodles not used in the soup are deliciously silky with some butter and parmesan cheese – another comfort food! This version of my chicken noodle soup really cooks up quickly if the noodles are already cooked and placed in a container in the fridge with a little olive oil to keep them separated. It also helps if the carrot and celery sticks are already prepared. See my earlier post on: Storing Celery and Carrot sticks.
Give this recipe a try by clicking here or on the Dinner 911 tab at the top of this page. Note this recipe has been removed to make room for another Dinner 911 recipe.
What is your favorite soup? Click on the blog title at the top of the page and scroll down to leave a comment. Thanks and enjoy!
Recipe Favorites: Healthy Apple Crisp and Crock Pot Tomato SaucePosted: April 13, 2012 Filed under: Apple Crisp, Recipes - Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce | Tags: comfort foods, crockpot spaghetti sauce, desserts with oatmeal, healthy apple crisp, low sugar apple crisp, recipes for diabetics, tomato sauce with vegetables Leave a comment
I've decided it's time to bring back some popular recipes to my Dinner 911 and Recipe Rescue pages. The ultimate comfort dessert, I'm planning to make (and eat) some warm, apple crisp today. This crisp is bursting with crumbs and it fills your house with the heavenly scents of nutmeg and cinnamon. Be sure to substitute brown sugar Splenda if you desire even less sugar.
Click on the Recipe Rescue page for the recipe. *Note: This recipe has been removed to make room for another delicious recipe.
Another favorite recipe, made with Pomi tomatoes, crock-pot tomato sauce is delicious over spaghetti or used in a baked lasagna or ziti. The best part is, it cooks all day and you never have to stir it or worry about it burning. Also a comfort food, this sauce fills your home with the mouth-watering smells of oregano and basil. It's comforting to the cook as well, knowing that they only have to boil pasta and add some bread to have a delicious meal.
Click on the Dinner 911 page for the recipe. *Note: This recipe has been removed to make room for another delicious recipe.
***What's your favorite comfort food recipe? Click on the title of this post and scroll down to leave a comment!***


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Christmas Holiday Camps for Kids
Hosted By: Gore Mountain
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Cost: $238, or $182 for junior passholders and multi-week Mountain Adventure participants, include rental equipment for $293
Kids have fun skiing and riding with the same coaches for two consecutive days. Camps meet on the snow for five hours each day. With their coaches, children ski/ride the mountain and develop skills and tactics while exploring Gore's amazing variety of terrain.
Camps are open to skiers and snowboarders ages 4 to 12 (ask for three-year-olds if you think they're ready), and offer instruction for any level, beginner to advanced. Kids are on the snow form 9:30am to 3:30pm with a one-hour lunch break and camps include lift ticket, lunch, and supervision each day.
Daily Schedule:
- 8:30 - 9am - Registration / Drop Off - Mountain Adventure Center, Northwoods Lodge Upper Level
- 9:30 - 11:30am - Fun on the snow
- 11:30am - 12:30pm - Lunch break
- 12:30 - 3:30pm - Fun on the snow
- 3:30pm - Pick Up - Mountain Adventure Center, Northwoods Lodge Upper Level
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Over the past few years I had a dream in mind of starting up a fishing guide service focused on teaching women to fish. I want more women to get involved in the sport and feel that the best way to accomplish this is through time on the water! I am so excited to have o-fish-ally launched my guiding service titled, Ladies Learn To Fish!
l am offering multi-species trips spring through fall in the Ottawa area and on the Bay of Quinte. My goal is to help my guests become comfortable on the water, learn about fishing equipment/ techniques, and to have fun while catching some fish in a welcoming environment aboard my boat. My vessel is a fully-rigged 2016 Alumacraft TPro-185 Sport powered by Yamaha, with electronics from Humminbird and Minn Kota. I am fully licensed and insured with all the required Transport Canada safety equipment aboard my vessel.
If you're new to my website, you can learn more about me here.
Rates: I offer 8-hour guided fishing trips for a daily rate of $450.00 (CAD) for one person. For two guests the daily rate for an 8-hour trip is $500.00 (CAD). Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult (this includes mom, dad or guardian, at the regular adult rate).
Location: I am located in the Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) area and offer trips on various local water bodies. Please contact me for further details.
What To Bring: All fishing equipment is provided. Guests are required to bring a valid fishing license, sunglasses, applicable clothing (rain gear/warm clothing), and their own lunch.
Please use the contact form below to contact me about booking a trip or to inquire with any questions. I'm looking forward to getting out on the water with you!


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Blood Bond (Anna Strong Chronicles #9) by Jeanne C. Stein
Having finally realised that Frey is the one for her, Anna and Frey begin to dream of a life together. For the first time, Anna is not only deliriously in love but happy. Unfortunately, this doesn't last for long and Anna is informed her mother is dying. Now she must make the decision whether or not to reveal her true nature in order to save her mother or watch helplessly as she dies.
In order to make her mother happy, Anna and Frey decide to move up their wedding day. It promises to be the happiest day in Anna's life. Once again however vampire politics intrude and Anna finds herself meeting Vlad the Impaler and dealing with the European Council who not only do not recognize her position but have a completely different plan for how to deal with the humans.
Blood Bond is very different from every single novel in this series. Rather than dealing with vampire politics, it is largely focused on Anna's human life. Being immortal sounds great, especially when you factor in the things one will be witness to until the reality of the fact that at some point everyone you love is going to die and leave you behind sinks in. Anna has love and happiness but the reality is that even though she and Frey promise each other forever, it can only really be temporary. It gives the book a tinge of sadness, even as it allows Anna to experience the most growth she ever has.
Blood Bond is the last in the Anna Strong Chronicles and it is all very fitting. For the first time, we see Anna really begin to accept what has happened to her and what it really means. I found myself embracing this series in a way that I never have. The Anna Strong Chronicles essentially falls into the ass kicking protagonist trope were strength and spunky agency are meant to suffice for the purposes of character development and personality. If one is a fan of copious fight scenes, I suppose this is a plus; however, it's not something that never really worked for me.
The Anna Strong Chronicles had many problems from the beginning chief among them Anna's relationship with women. Anna is not able to get along with women who are not related to her. I thought that we were going to get a reprieve when Tracey entered the story but all they ever did was talk about the men in their lives. This series does not even come close to passing the bechdel test. A book is not simply pro woman because it has a female protagonist who defies gender stereotypes and is written by a woman. The female characters need to be developed, engaged and not constantly snarking at each other.