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Gov.Dannel P. Malloyis proposing a multimillion-dollar bonding initiative to revitalize public housing, expand the number of affordable housing units and build new housing for the elderly.
During his State of the State speech, Malloy mentioned his affordable housing program in the context of creating jobs. "I see a Connecticut, ladies and gentlemen, where there are many, many jobs. New jobs. Thousands of new jobs. Blue-collar jobs and white-collar jobs. Jobs building new affordable housing, jobs in agriculture, jobs in technology," the governor said.
His plan calls for $30 million in bonding annually over the next 10 years, for a total of $300 million, to renovate public housing and to create 150 new rental assistance certificates, which help low-income families afford housing in the private market.
Malloy is also proposing an additional $20 million in bonding in fiscal 2013 to build more affordable housing. And he's calling for $12.5 million in bonding for 50 new congregate housing units for the elderly.
The governor's budget proposal would also allocate money for scattered-site supportive housing. He is calling for a new state Office of Housing within the Department of Economic and Community Development.

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The world first InterChallenge system is not a playground but a Compact Confidence Course which we have designed specifically for children aged 10 – 14 years+.
Many children in this age bracket will find playground equipment simply isn’t big enough for them so we have created balancing, climbing, agility and upper-body challenges that will test even your most capable students and keep them coming back for more. The InterChallenge is incredibly robust, built for constant use by adult sized kids and teenagers, we have schools that have been using their structures constantly for over 15 years, still going strong
We have installed InterChallenge in over Colleges, Intermediates and Full Primary Schools around New Zealand, the InterChallenge is heavily used during schools break time and it has been designed to be easily incorporated into schools PE curriculum.
Socialising is a key factor in play and recreation for this age group and we have kept this in mind when designing the InterChallenge, there are plenty of elevated platforms and spaces that allow for hanging out and cooperative interaction.
Plans and required area
InterChallenge IC21 – 12m x 25
InterChellenge IC?? – 17m x 34m

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David Bear’s Cage Warriors debut was surely a memorable one.
One of France’s brightest prospects, Bear (9-1 MMA) took on former BAMMA and Cage Warriors welterweight title challenger Nathan Jones at Cage Warriors 113 this past Friday. He used his grappling to control the fight en route to a unanimous decision.
There was plenty of uncertainty surrounding the event after most major organizations, including the UFC, were forced to cancel shows in response to the global coronavirus outbreak. But Cage Warriors insisted on making things work and moved its event from London to Manchester just days before the card.
Bear wasn’t only dealing with the obstacles of the U.K’s laws, but also those of his home country of France, where he was patiently waiting word on what would happen. He said at one point, he had given up hope that the card would continue.
“I saw events getting canceled day after day,” Bear told MMA Junkie. “My friends told me, ‘Don’t worry – if football is still running in the U.K., you will have your fight.’ And the next day, we see (soccer) getting canceled. So I had to contact Cage Warriors, who told me not to worry because the UFC is still hosting their London event, so it would be impossible that Cage Warriors would cancel. The next day, I see that the UFC London card is getting canceled. Even After this, Cage Warriors asked us if we were still wanting to fight, and if so, that they will do everything in their power to make it possible. Of course, my answer was, ‘Hell yeah, I want to fight.’
“And then another road block occurred. The French president stated on Monday at 8 p.m. that the country is going to be in confinement starting Tuesday afternoon – and I was meant to leave Wednesday. So all my teammates were saying, ‘OK David, you can eat now. Your fight is over.’ I was starting to eat my wife’s plate of lasagna when the president of Cage Warriors (Graham Boylan) called me and asked, ‘If I can get you on the first train tomorrow morning, could you make it?’ I almost choked. I said, ‘Yes, of course.'”
While some of his friends and family advised him against going, Bear had the support of his wife and two of his best friends, who didn’t want him to miss out on such a big opportunity. Due to everything being put together late, Bear only had one man in his corner – his teammate and UFC veteran Mickael Lebout.
The next day, Bear and Lebout took an 8 a.m. train from Paris to London, then from London to Manchester.
“My biggest fear was that the border between France and the U.K. will be closed before or just after the fight and that I will be blocked from returning to my wife and family,” Bear said.
With heavy criticism weighing on Cage Warriors for proceeding with the show, Bear commended the promotion for all the precautionary measures that it took to ensure everyone’s safety.
“Cage Warriors worked extremely hard to preserve the safety of the fighters and the staff,” Bear said. “The weigh-ins were broken into three groups, and we had more than one bus to go to the venue. We had our temperature checked repeatedly, and every single person was checked, even the security officers. Nobody could watch the fights (cageside) – not even the fighters.
“I really want to thank Cage Warriors president Graham Boylan and his staff for making this event possible and safe. They must have had so much on them, more than anyone else.”
Once it was fight time, Bear, who hadn’t competed since a knockout win over Pawel Kielek in December 2018, didn’t show any signs of ring rust. He stifled Jones’ offense and took the fight to the mat repeatedly.
Crowd or no crowd, it’s something Bear had previously been preparing for when he tried out for “The Ultimate Fighter.”
“In December of 2017, I went to the ‘TUF 27’ undefeated tryouts in Las Vegas,” Bear said. “Unfortunately, they did not select our weight category at the final stage, so I have always been ready to fight without the public. Inside the cage, it is me against him and it won’t change anything if zero or a million people are outside the cage.
“Moreover, I think that French fighters are used to fighting in hostile territory as we always have to go to our opponent’s country to fight them. So it was more of a disadvantage for Nathan Jones than it was for me.”
But with the legalization of MMA in France, that might change very soon for Bear. Cage Warriors has been a springboard to the UFC for many fighters, and Bear hopes to join that list when the UFC finally makes its trip to France.
“Yes, it is my goal,” Bear said. “I am 9-1 and ready to represent France in the best organization in the world. I am looking forward to when the UFC announces their first event in France.”

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Thomas Campbell, MD, is a board certified family physician and instructor of clinical family medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He coauthored The China Study, which sold more than a million copies and inspired the 2011 documentary Forks over Knives. He also is director of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, a nonprofit organization in Ithaca, New York, which promotes optimal nutrition through science-based education, advocacy, and research in partnership with eCornell, Cornell University's online course provider. He lives in Rochester, NY.
The China Study Solution is based on the book, The China Study, which is based on a very comprehensive study in rural China which showed that a whole-food, plant-based diet has the potential to prevent and reverse many chronic diseases. The China Study became a worldwide phenomenon, selling more than a million copies and inspiring countless readers to reinvigorate their health by making better food choices.
With Dr. Campbell we discuss his 3 food group concept, which is inspired by nature:
We also discuss transitioning to a plant-based diet, whether going cold turkey or a gradual transition over time, as well as the options and health benefits. Changing our behavior can be hard, but Dr. Campbell discusses his six-step approach which he has developed based on many years of observation in his family practice.
While there is plenty of science-based information in The China Study Solution, Dr. Thomas Campbell’s book also provides practical tools and advice on stocking your kitchen, reading food labels and navigating social situations.
In this episode, we talk with Eric Langshur and Nate Klemp about their new book, Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing.
Eric Langshur, a seasoned corporate executive and entrepreneur, is the founder of Abundant Venture Partners. Years of research into the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience have established him as a thought leader in optimizing wellbeing.
Nate Klemp, PhD, is a Stanford-Harvard-Princeton trained former philosophy professor and an expert in understanding how the tools of ancient and modern wisdom can be used to improve individual wellbeing. They have founded Life Cross Training together to foster a greater sense of wellbeing at work, home, and in all areas of life.
We’ve heard of cross training in fitness, such as sprinting for cardiovascular conditioning, and weight training for strength. Eric and Nate believe that just like in fitness and popular physical fitness training programs, they believe that you can cross train for the skill of wellbeing.
Eric and Nate discuss the guiding theme of the book is that wellbeing is a skill that can be trained. The science community has taught us that the brain does not have a fixed number of neurons, but that our brains can change and we can use our minds and certain sets of practices to change our experiences at life and at being alive. They structure the book with a structure of recommended practices for well-being. We also discuss how good practices lead to good habits and the benefits of meditation. Exercise is also discussed and its benefits on emotional as well as physical well-being.
Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing is a thought provoking book that is well researched and scientific, yet it is also filled with simple and basic guidance for taking care of both our physical and mental well-being. Additional information, including a training course, can be found at starthere.life.
Today we talk to Dr. Joel Fuhrman about his philosophy of the nutritarian diet and his new book, The End of Heart Disease: The Eat to Live Plan to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. Dr. Fuhrman is a Board-certified family physician with over 25 years experience in nutritional medicine. Through his medical practice, as well as his New York Times best-selling books and PBS specials, Dr. Fuhrman has helped thousands of people lose weight permanently and reverse chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and chronic pain syndromes, including migraines, using a nutrient-dense, plant-rich eating style that he calls the Nutritarian diet.
Grounded in the latest scientific research as well as his years of clinical experience treating heart disease, Dr. Fuhrman’s book outlines a plan that can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, reduces your weight, heals obstructive coronary artery disease, and can even eradicate advanced heart disease. His philosophy is that all of this can be corrected without the prescription pad, as Dr. Fuhrman believes the most powerful drug on the planet is food.
According to Dr. Fuhrman, while heart disease and strokes are the leading cause of death in the United States, most heart disease-related deaths are preventable with diet and nutrition. Dr. Fuhrman coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a diet that is nutrient-dense and plant-rich, and includes anti-cancer superfoods, which also facilitate weight loss. These foods supply both the right amount of macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrates) and the vital micronutrients (vitamins, phytochemicals and minerals) that unleash the body’s incredible power to heal itself and slow the aging process, giving the body renewed vitality.
Dr. Fuhrman is also the author of other NY Times best-selling books, Eat to Live, Super Immunity, The End of Diabetes, The Eat to Live Cookbook, and The End of Dieting. Additional information about the nutritarian diet and Dr. Fuhrman can be found on his website (https://www.drfuhrman.com).
Today we meet with Theresa Roemer and discuss her new book Naked in 30 Days: A One-Month Guide to Getting Your Body, Mind and Spirit in Shape.
As background, Theresa Roemer is an author, media personality, entrepreneur and small business owner based in Houston, Texas. Her passion for health started at a young age. As a child Theresa was diagnosed with rheumatic fever many times over, which caused her to have a heart murmur; she was sickly and her doctors diagnosed her with a lifetime of physical constraints. Determined to prove the doctors wrong, Theresa began her lifelong journey to stay active, healthy, and physically fit. Theresa took the U.S. Open title in bodybuilding at the age of 40, and held the titles of Mrs. Houston U.A., Mrs. Texas U.A., and was the 1st runner up for Mrs. United America concurrently.
Theresa feels that anyone can do anything for a period of 30 days, and if you put yourself on this plan, you will find that you change your approach to food and exercise, as well as your relationship to both. Before you know it, you will be standing naked with yourself and proud of who you are and how you got there.
Based on her years of experience as a personal trainer and body builder, Theresa covers diet, exercise, hormones, meal plans and recipes. She lays out her plan in a day-to-day guide that also includes the mental and spiritual aspects of taking care of your health and well-being.
Additional information about Theresa and her new book Naked in 30 Days can be found on www.theresaroemer.com.
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In today’s episode, we are joined by Jan Berry, the author of 101 Homemade Products for Skin, Health and Home. Jan is also the writer and photographer of the blog, The Nerdy Farm Wife. She is also a contributed to HobbyFarms.com and Natural Herbal Living Magazine.
Jan talks about her background and inspiration for her creative ways to turn herbs, flowers and other garden plants into beautiful, fun and practical products. She discusses how she’s especially fond of finding fun and practical uses for weeds and otherwise overlooked plants, such as dandelions.
Homemade products are featured that are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. Local, natural ingredients are key to making something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family.
Jan describes herself as a serial hobbyist with many interests, yet her blog has morphed into a place where she shares soap making ideas and tips along with herbal recipes and natural DIY body care projects. Learn and explore more about Jan Berry’s 101 Homemade products for Skin, Health and Home at the Nerdy Farm Wife website.
An industry journalist and author, today we talk to Hanna Crum, author of The Book Book of Kombucha. Hanna is also known as the Kombucha Mama, and founder of Kombucha Kamp, the most visited website in the world for Kombucha information, receipts and advice. KKamp’s mission is to “change the world, one gut at a time.”
The health of our gut is an important foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Ancient humans always incorporated fermentation into their diet because of the lack of modern practices such as refrigeration. Kombucha has been undergoing resurgence as the concept of gut health is in the wellness spotlight.
So what is Kombucha? It is a fermented beverage made from tea. A starter culture of bacteria and yeast is added which increases the nutritional content of the beverage. Just like other fermented foods, Kombucha brings billions of self-perpetuating beneficial bacteria to your gut. It is available at health food stores, mainstream grocery and retail stores, and it is also easy to make at home. A lifetime supply can be made from one fresh, healthy culture.
Learn more about Kombucha and its gut health benefits from Hanna Crum who is an industry journalist and Master Brewer. She directly mentors thousands of new and experienced Kombucha brewers and provides consultation services for Kombuchs start-ups since 2007. Along with her partner, Alex LaGory, their reporting has been featured in BevNet, Beverage Specrum Magazine, Whole Life Times Magazine, Los Angeles times, Elephant Journal, Vital Juice and mother others while her instructional video series with E-How/Expert Village has racked up over 1 million views.
In this episode, we talk with Carey who has been successful in her health and fitness endeavors. Along the way she has had key learning points, so let’s talk with her about her successes and dealing with setbacks.
Carey’s mantra is “slow and steady” is the way to go, as it establishes good habits. She did not find it discouraging; rather she made a commitment to change. She did this by hiring a personal trainer. This also took a while as she had to find the trainer who was in sync with Carey’s personal goals and approach to fitness. She also experimented and found the right cardio training for her, as she is not a fan of running, walking, swimming and other forms of cardio. She finds cycling has helped to reshape her body and she enjoys the peacefulness of the experience.
We discuss how finding that activity that you enjoy makes you connect with the exercise and your passions, which drive you to pushing yourself to a higher fitness level.
Carey’s journey was interrupted from time to time with health issues. She tried to not let it discourage her, despite having put on some weight. Again, her approach is to get back on the slow and steady pace of eating better and incorporating exercise into her daily routine. Her approach with nutrition is through whole food, and has developed a palate which enables her to continue a lifestyle that has eliminated sugary soda, condiments etc.
Carey has been successful in so many ways, particularly with dealing with setbacks, yet she always maintains a positive attitude. We wish her continued success in her health and wellness journey.

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Mar 21, 2022
If you are new to TFWP and do not want to listen to every single podcast, listen in. Dave lists the most powerful podcasts that have been aired over the past 5 years. Grab a pen and write these great podcasts down. They are a guidemap to financial wellness.
Mar 14, 2022
The new Berkshire Hathaway letter by Warrent Buffet, perhps the greatest value investor of all time, is out. Dave discusses 11 insights from this letter that ultimately can relate to your own Financial Wellness.
Mar 7, 2022
Who is your financial daddy? That is, who do you go to for financial advice? Nic and Dave talk about the various sources, and persons, who influence you and who you might use for financial advice. Picking a "financial daddy" can be key to your financial wellness.

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The other day I heard a rumor about DC’s future plans for Wonder Woman that really pissed me off: the writers are considering ‘shipping Wonder Woman with Bruce Wayne. On the surface, that sounds harmless enough—that is, until you consider this thing called “context.” With that in mind, I’m going to make an unambiguous statement.
Repeatedly demonstrating via story (in media and literature) that women are not complete beings without being in a relationship with a man is damaging. It props up patriarchal narratives on the non-value of women. It reduces them to one fate: being the property of a man.
“OMG! How can you say that, Stina? Aren’t you married?” Why, yes, I am. I’m all for relationships in general. They make humans more empathetic. We don’t live in a world filled with an overabundance of love and empathy. Let’s have more, please! Confused? Let’s go back to that ‘context’ word. You see, there’s a reason that two of the most powerful fictional women on television when I was a child (Samantha from Bewitched and Jeannie from I Dream of Jeannie) had their powers taken from them and/or were severely restricted when they married.
Psychologically, when a man marries, he gains power. When a woman marries, she becomes a ghost.
Ask any woman who has married. There is a common phase in the marriage process that no one talks about. It’s the depression that hits you the day after your wedding. So much of what society presents as success for a woman is centered on getting married and nothing else. Centuries of pressure still exists—ask any single woman. Post marriage, there is no more story for women. It’s the giant ‘The End’ on the last frame of the movie. Traditionally, women were (and still are) pressured into quitting jobs and having children. Their needs are no longer viewed as a priority. The family’s and/or their husband’s are. Psychologically speaking, this is a death of self. The problem is only going to get worse as more and more girls are told they’re whole people only to grow up into women without value. Men don’t go through this process because their needs are prioritized by the world at large. I won’t go on about this as it’s a tangent, but you needed to be aware of it in order for the rest to make sense. There are a number of volumes published on the subject. I urge you to look into it for yourself.
So, let’s go back to genre fiction.
Genre fiction and media has a long, nasty tradition of gutting strong women. Such characters are only allowed to exist for a certain period of time before they’re fridged, raped, have their power stripped from them, and/or are reduced in power in some way…like, say, being overly sexualized or becoming some man’s girlfriend or wife. It’s relentless. I personally can’t think of any powerful female character who hasn’t been subjected to this treatment in the guise of “making her story more interesting / appealing.” In addition, these “strong female characters” are always young and pretty. There’s a reason that very few SF/F stories exist about middle-aged or older women. This reflects society’s traditional stance that women cease to be worthwhile, whole human beings upon marriage.
Women and girls need stories that demonstrate life beyond relationships. We absolutely do. That’s one of the main reasons why Wonder Woman is so important. Sure, she sticks to the “young and pretty” stereotype but at least she’s her own person. The director purposely filmed her in a non-sexualized way as much as possible. This is why there was strong objection to her forced relationship with Steve Trevor.
With that in mind, fucking leave Wonder Woman alone. Dear straight men, just let us keep her. For the love of all that is good, don’t gift her to Bruce Wayne—a notorious, self-centered cynic who is practically a poster child for toxic masculinity and whose only super power is being rich. Wonder Woman is a hopeful character. Being with Mr. Broody Nihilist McBrooderson runs against everything she is. You’ve got the whole rest of the fucking genre for sexual power fantasies. (Hell, you have Wonder Woman’s entire past history for that matter.) Fucking leave us this version of Wonder Woman, damn it.
 I’m staring at you non-existent-in-my-world Alien 3.  Yes. I know that’s canon. But it wasn’t handled well in the movie. I never had a problem with her sleeping with him or even caring about him as one human being cares for another. That’s pure Wonder Woman. She’s sex-positive. It’s well within her character to have a fuck buddy or a one night stand and not for one moment feel bad about it. Because she shouldn’t. The part that bugged me was when they tried so hard to make their fuck-buddy friendship more than what it was.

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Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids
May 20, 8:30 p.m.
$10, $8 adv., 18+
Michigan is responsible for spewing out some primal iconic garage rock bands. From high velocity acts like The Stooges and MC5, to the primitive sounds of the Gories, White Stripes and the Hentchmen – Michigan is notorious for its noise.
But it’s not all about the Motor City. Hordes of other lesser known bands called West Michigan home in the mid ‘60s. The “Scream Loud” compilation is an essential collection of West Michigan and Lansing area garage singles recorded at the now demolished Fenton Records in Sparta. The JuJus’ 1966 “Do You Understand Me” single is a definitive piece of Grand Rapids’ underground rock history.
The Omecs, out of Grand Rapids, carries on that fuzzy-Fenton sound. And while the Omecs echo “Nuggets” collections, its signature sound comes laced with psychedelic shreds of reverb-laden punk. The group’s first release, a self-titled collection of eight songs, was released in October. It’s hooky as hell, a tastefully frenetic ripper-rock album – and it’s streamed at: theomecs.bandcamp.com.
Recorded with Don Carlisle at Knavish Audio in Grand Rapids, it’s surprising to hear guitarist Luke Bonczyk say the record only took a couple days to lay down, considering how tight it sounds.
“We pretty much recorded everything live in two days for a couple of hours at a time,” Bonczyk said. “We had a good time doing it and everything was nice and relaxed. Mixing was more tedious and took longer because it was hard to get everyone in a room together. Now that it’s done, we dig how everything turned out.”
While the group has toyed with a few different lineups, The Omecs started out as a project between guitarist Bonczyk and former drummer Michael McFarlane, who now fronts local punk outfit Black Monuments. The group now consists of Bonczyk on guitar and vocals, bassist Hank McHenry, drummer Mara Furlich and former Haunted Leather keyboardist Ross Turcotte.
“(We) started The Omecs in a basement as a way to blow off steam. We’ve jammed with a few different friends, but we’ve always tried to keep things simple and keep the music dirty,” Bonczyk said. “We’re all about 60’s garage-psych music and having fun with our buds.”
The group’s record also brought about a collaboration with the ambitious Brooklyn-based King Pizza Records. After playing a show with fellow garage-punks Crazy Pills, who hail from Brooklyn, the group was introduced to King Pizza owner Greg Hanson.
“(Hanson’s) label is geared toward garage, punk, lo-fi, fuzzy music, so it was right up our alley,” Bonczyk said. “The King Pizza Family has brought a lot of really cool bands together and has created a whole community of musicians along the east coast and through the Midwest, so when Greg said he was interested in putting our stuff on cassette we were totally psyched.”
The Omecs plan to hit the studio in the next couple months with Matt Ten Clay at Amber Lit Audio.
“We’ve come up with a lot of new material since our first release,” Bonczyk said. “We’ve also been throwing around the idea of setting up a tour this summer.
“Unfortunately, like most garage bands, we’re all broke so we’re trying to come up with ways to make some money to pay for this stuff.”


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With this bathroom cabinet, you can create additional space for your bathroom with a striking, tidy appearance. The clean lines and sleek design blend into your bathroom perfectly. This chic cabinet is made of board, making it sturdy and stable. The wall cabinet has 2 compartments, offering various storage options and extra space to store items in your bathroom. Additionally, the cabinet is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
- Colour: High gloss white
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Have you seen this motocross bike stolen during a burglary?
- Credit: Herts police
A motocross bike was stolen during a burglary in Welwyn Garden City, and Herts police have released an image of it in the hopes of tracking it down and returning it to its rightful owner.
The white, yellow and blue Husqvarna TE250 was stolen from an address in Holwell Hyde, between 12.15am and 12.45am on Saturday March 20.
Detective constable Alicia Vieyra, from the Welwyn Hatfield Local Crime Unit, said: “Understandably, the owner is incredibly keen to get the bike back and I am appealing for anyone with information which could assist our efforts to please get in touch.
“It is believed the bike was loaded onto a vehicle which had parked nearby. Do you recall seeing anything suspicious in the area between the times stated? Or have you captured dash cam footage of a vehicle driving in the area? The roads would have been quiet at that time, so it may have been more noticeable.
“I’m also keen to hear from anyone who may have come across the bike itself.”
Anyone with information is asked to please email email@example.com, or you can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/20091/21.


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Adding more vegetables to your diet is a sensible move while trying to trim down. Because of their low calorie content, high nutritional density, and high fibre content, vegetables are a great food choice for those trying to lose weight.
If you’re trying to lose weight and improve your health, this guide will show you which vegetables are the best to eat along the way.
Getting Fit The Right Way: 7 Vegetables for Weight Loss
Cruciferous veggies have a low calorie count and a high nutrient density, making them a great compliment to a weight loss diet. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale are all examples of cruciferous vegetables. These vegetables are low in calories while being high in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. The high fibre content makes you feel fuller for longer and helps your body process food more efficiently.
You may enhance the nutritional value of cruciferous vegetables to your diet by roasting them in the oven with some olive oil and seasonings, including them into stir-fries, or serving them as a side dish. They are a great option for weight loss because of their adaptability and health benefits.
The leafy green vegetable group is another that has been shown to aid in weight loss. Spinach, lettuce, Swiss chard, and arugula are just a few examples of leafy greens. Because of their high water content and low calorie count, these greens can be eaten in generous portions without causing weight gain. In addition to promoting general health and well-being, the vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content of leafy greens is exceptionally high.
Include salads, wraps, and sandwiches with leafy greens as part of your weight loss meal plan. For an extra nutritional kick, try sautéing them in garlic and olive oil or blending them into a smoothie.
If you’re trying to lose weight, cucumbers are a great vegetable to incorporate into your diet. They are a refreshing and hydrating option because they are low in calories and largely water. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in crunch, making them a great addition to any diet. The antioxidant vitamins K and C are abundant in these foods.
Salads with cucumbers, cucumber slices with a healthy dip like hummus, or cucumber-infused water are all great ways to incorporate cucumbers into a diet plan.
Bell peppers, which come in a rainbow of colours, are not only aesthetically pleasing but also helpful in the fight against obesity. They are a filling and fulfilling vegetable option because they are low in calories and high in fibre. Vitamin C, which is abundant in bell peppers, is beneficial for promoting a healthy metabolism and immune system.
Add bell peppers to stir-fries, salads, or fajitas for a healthy and delicious addition to your weight-loss meals. You can make a healthy and delicious supper by stuffing them with vegetables and lean protein.
Protein and fibre can be found in abundance in beans and legumes including lentils, chickpeas, and black beans. These nutrients are essential for weight loss because they encourage fullness and maintain steady blood sugar levels. Incorporating beans and legumes into your diet will help you feel full and content for longer after eating, which can help you avoid binge eating.
Try out new bean and legume-based dishes including vegetarian chili, salads, and soups. You may also try them as a meat alternative in recipes like tacos and burgers.
Tomatoes are a multipurpose vegetable that might aid in your weight loss efforts. They are an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to lower body fat levels, and have few calories. Tomatoes’ high water content helps keep you hydrated and helps you feel full.
Make homemade sauces, salsas, or soups with tomatoes as the base to add them to your weight loss diet. Tomato slices are a healthy and delicious addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Carrots are an excellent weight loss food due to their high nutrient content. They’re great as a snack or addition to meals because they’re low in calories and high in fibre. Carrots’ inherent sweetness also makes them useful for combating the desire for sugary foods.
Carrots can be eaten raw as a crisp snack or cooked in a variety of dishes, such as salads, stir-fries, and vegetable soups. You can also make a tasty side dish by roasting them with some olive oil and spices.
Vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet for weight loss and a long-term healthy lifestyle. If you’re trying to lose weight, eating foods like cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, cucumbers, bell peppers, beans and legumes, tomatoes, and carrots can help.
Incorporating these low-calorie vegetables into your diet can help you feel full and attain a healthy weight.
If you want to lose weight in a way that’s fun for you, you should try new foods and flavours until you find the vegetables that click with your palate.

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Michigan basketball player returns to the court 90 years later
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. – Madelyn Klenk returned to her alma mater of Comstock High School in Michigan before the game on February 28.
90 years ago Klenk was a starter on her high school’s team, although back then she says they had six starters instead of five.
She talked to current players, swapped stories about the game and even snapped some photos to commemorate the occasion.
"Everybody had to take gym and we were playing basketball. We got through and then the teacher asked me to be on the team. I was on the team until I graduated," Klenk reminisced.
The current girls team helped her relive the golden days by naming Klenk their sixth starter for the game.
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July 29 Milton outdoor movies: 'Jaws'
The city of Milton presents Big Screen on the Blackwater — a three week series of free summer movies.
Just like Milton’s Bands on the Blackwater series, bring a lawn chair or blanket and watch a movie the nights of July 15, 22 and 29.
City of Milton Marketing Director Pamela Holt said the city decided to include free movies during July to continue having free entertainment downtown.
“The city wants to encourage both citizens and visitors to enjoy downtown and Blackwater River throughout the year,” Holt said.
“We are going to have a giant 25-foot screen downtown,” said Kyle Kemp, the city of Milton Parks and Recreation events coordinator. “You can watch the movie from the comfort of your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy these free outdoor summer shows.”
The free movies will start at 7:30 p.m. Each night, you can bring your own refreshments or take advantage of available concessions.
All three movies are rated PG or PG-13.
Big Screen on the Blackwater lineup
July 15 – Ghostbusters (1984)
July 22 – Star Wars the Force Awakens (2015)
July 29 – JAWS (1975)

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Иллюстрации Е.Д. Шавиковой
© Матвеев С.А., адаптация текста, коммент., упражнения и словарь, 2019
© Шавикова Е.Д., иллюстрации
© ООО «Издательство АСТ», 2019
Once when I was six years old I saw a magnificent picture in a book, called True Stories from Nature, about the primeval forest. It was a picture of a boa which was swallowing an animal. Here is a copy of the drawing:
In the book it said: “Boas swallow their prey whole, they do not chew it. After that they are not able to move, and they sleep through the six months that they need for digestion.”
I thought about it. And then I made my first drawing. My Drawing Number One. It looked like this:
I showed my masterpiece to the grown-ups, and asked them whether the drawing frightened them.
But they answered: “Frighten? Why can anyone be frightened by a hat?”
My drawing was not a picture of a hat. It was a picture of a boa which was digesting an elephant. But the grown-ups were not able to understand it. They always needed explanations. So I made another drawing: I drew the inside of the boa. This time the grown-ups could see it clearly. My Drawing Number Two looked like this:
The grown-ups advised me not to draw the boas from the inside or the outside, and study geography, history, arithmetic, and grammar. That is why, at the age of six, I stopped drawing. So I did not become a famous painter. I was disheartened by the failure of my Drawing Number One and my Drawing Number Two. Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to explain things to them all the time.
So I chose another profession, and became a pilot. I flew over all parts of the world; and it is true that geography was very useful to me. Now I can distinguish China from Arizona.
I have met many people. I lived among grownups. I saw them intimately, and that did not improve my opinion of them.
When I met one of them who seemed clever enough to me, I tried to show him my Drawing Number One. I tried to learn, so, if this person had true understanding. But he—or she—always said,
“That is a hat.”
Then I did not talk to that person about boas, or forests, or stars. I talked to him about bridge, and golf, and politics, and ties.
So I lived my life alone and had no one to talk to, until I had an accident with my plane in the Desert of Sahara, six years ago. Something broke in my engine. And I had with me neither a mechanic nor any passengers. So I began to repair it all alone. It was a question of life or death for me: I had very little drinking water.
The first night, I went to sleep on the sand, a thousand miles away from any town. I was more isolated than a sailor on a raft in the middle of the ocean. Thus you can imagine my amazement, at sunrise, when I was awakened by an odd little voice. It said:
“Will you please draw me a sheep!”
“Draw me a sheep!”
I jumped to my feet and looked carefully all around me. And I saw a most extraordinary small person who stood there. He was examining me with great seriousness.
Remember, I crashed in the desert a thousand miles from any town. The child did not seem hungry or thirsty or frightened. He was not looking like a child lost in the middle of the desert. When at last I was able to speak, I said to him:
“But—what are you doing here?”
And he repeated, very slowly:
“Will you please draw me a sheep.”
It was absurd: in danger of death he wanted me to draw a sheep! I could not disobey. I took out of my pocket a sheet of paper and my pen. But then I remembered that I was studying geography, history, arithmetic and grammar, and I told the boy that I did not know how to draw. He answered to me:
“That doesn’t matter. Draw me a sheep.”
But I couldn’t. So I drew for him one of my drawings. It was the boa from the outside. And I was astounded to hear:
“No, no, no! I do not want an elephant inside a boa. A boa is very dangerous, and an elephant is very big. Where I live, everything is very small. What I need is a sheep. Draw me a sheep.”
So then I made a drawing.
He looked at it carefully, and then said:
“No. This sheep is very sickly. Make me another.”
So I made another drawing.
My friend smiled gently and indulgently.
“You see yourself,” he said, “that this is not a sheep. This is a ram. It has horns.”
So then I drew once more.
But it was rejected too, just like the others.
“This one is too old. I want a sheep that will live a long time.”
By this time my patience was exhausted, because I wanted to repair my engine. So I drew a simple box and explained:
“This is his box. Your sheep is inside.”
I was very surprised to see the face of my young judge:
“That is exactly what I wanted! Do you think that this sheep will need much grass?”
“Because where I live everything is very small.”
“There will be enough grass for him,” I said. “It is a very small sheep.”
He bent his head over the drawing.
“Not so small… Look! He went to sleep.”
And that is how I met the little prince.
It took me a long time to understand where he came from. The little prince asked me many questions, but did not hear the questions I asked him.
The first time he saw my airplane, for instance (I shall not draw my airplane; it’s too complicated for me), he asked me:
“What is that object?”
“That is not an object. It flies. It is an airplane. It is my airplane.”
And I was proud to tell him that I could fly.
He cried out, then:
“What! You dropped down from the sky?”
“Yes,” I answered, modestly.
“Oh! That is funny!”
And the little prince began to laugh, which irritated me very much. Then he added:
“So you, too, come from the sky! Which planet is yours?”
At that moment I understood the mystery of his presence; and I demanded, abruptly:
“Do you come from another planet?”
But he did not reply. He tossed his head gently. He was looking at my plane:
“It is true that on that you can’t travel very far…”
You can imagine how my curiosity was aroused! I heard about the “other planets.” I tried to learn something more.
“My little man, where do you come from? What is this ‘where I live,’ of which you speak? Where do you want to take your sheep?”
After a while he answered:
“It is very good that you gave me the box. The sheep can use it as his house.”
“That is so. And if you are good I will give you a string, too, so that you can tie him during the day, and a post to tie him to.”
But the little prince seemed shocked:
“Tie him! What a queer idea!”
My friend laughed loudly:
“But where do you think he can go?”
“Anywhere. Straight ahead of him.”
Then the little prince said, earnestly:
“That doesn’t matter. Where I live, everything is so small!”
And, with sadness, he added:
“Straight ahead of him, nobody can go very far.”

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Can you eat grilled food everyday?
The bottom line: Grilled meats are tasty, lower in fat and calories, but they may contribute to cancer risk. Exposure to very high levels of HCAs and PAHs in lab animals (thousands of times more than a human would consume as part of a normal diet) can cause cancer in animals.
Is grilled food bad for your health?
On the most basic level, the smoky flavor and the char that you get from a well-grilled steak is not particularly good for you. When fat from the cooking meat drips down on the hot coals, the smoke that forms contains stuff called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).
What happens when you eat too much grilled food?
TheBUZZ: Eating too much grilled meat is bad for your health? Eating a lot of grilled meat has been associated with increased risk for several different cancers. It’s that time of year again … longer days, warmer nights, and time for firing up the grill!.
Is it healthy to eat grill food?
A Healthier Way to Grill. What’s the word on grilling: Is it a good thing or a bad thing? After all, one of the golden rules of eating healthy at restaurants is to choose “grilled” foods over “fried” choices. That’s because grilled foodis generally a healthier choice — there’s no batter coating or dripping grease.
Why is grilling bad?
Charring causes the formation of HAAs, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies. Further, cooking meats over open flames where fat can drip and produce smoke — think grilling — can lead to the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs have also been linked to cancer formation.
What are disadvantages of grilling?
Disadvantages of Grilling It requires a certain level of proficiency. Grilling is more than just the process of cooking. It can cause fire hazards. Not knowing what fuel to use on how much fire to produce can cause you harm and even to your constituents. Conclusion.
Which is healthier gas or charcoal grill?
But when you ask health experts, the answer is clear: Gas grilling wither either propane or natural gas is healthier than charcoal for your body and the environment. “It’s better to grill on a gas grill because it’s easier to control the temperature,” says Schneider. Mother Earth also prefers gas grills over charcoal.
Why is grilled or broiled food bad for you?
Bottom Line: Grilling is a popular form of cooking that can produce toxic by-products known as PAHs. Both grilling and broiling promote the formation of AGEs, which may increase disease risk.
Which is healthier grilling or smoking?
Recent studies suggest that smoked meats are healthier than grilled meats. The high heat from grilling causes potential risks when the flames interact with animal fat. There is also small risks from artificial smoked flavorings that added to some meats, but if eaten in moderation, the health risks are minimal.
Is grilled food good for weight loss?
4. Grilling Is Your Weight Loss Friend. Even when you are on a diet, fat-free cooking recipes may require butter or oil, which may add to those extra inches. When veggies or meat are grilled, they ooze out natural oils that facilitate the cooking process.
Is grilled fish healthy?
It’s All About Fish This Summer! This decision may not be the most popular at your summer barbecue, but it sure can be a healthy alternative. We all know that fish is high in protein and low in fat. But it’s also loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain heart health by lowering blood pressure.
Why is grilled chicken bad for you?
Grilled chicken is considered healthy, but the cooking process may pose some risks. Cooking meat, fish or poultry at temperatures above 300 degrees Fahrenheit promotes the formation of toxic compounds, such as heterocyclic amines.
What is the most popular grilled food?
Top 10 foods for grilling Shrimp A tasty variety of grilled seafood, but cooks should make sure shrimp are big enough so as to not fall through the cooking grid. Bratwurst We acknowledge that hot dogs can be boring at times. Shish-ka-bobs Shish-ka-bobs have the most options. Corn on the cob No, its not all about meat.
What is the healthiest way to grill?
5 tips for healthy grilling Start out clean. Don’t let the charred buildup on your grill transfer to your meal. Smoke and fire. Exposing protein-rich meat, poultry, and fish to high heat and open flames creates heterocyclic amines. Marinate. Give veggies and fruit equal billing with meat. Practice safe grilling.
Is grilling healthier than frying?
A healthier cooking alternative to frying is grilling. Grilled meats have a reduced fat content. This is because the fat drips off as the food cooks. Grilled foods also have lower calorie content than fried foods.
Is BBQ cancerous?
Cooking meat at high temperatures produces cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclic amines. Cooking meat at high temperatures produces cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs), particularly if it produces char marks, explains Dr.
Is barbeque chicken healthy?
BBQ Chicken is an excellent source of protein and nutrients and an effective alternative to red meats. Just be sure to regulate your intake and supplement your diet with low-calorie meals.
Is propane better than charcoal?
Charcoal gives a feel of the traditional, typical flavor that comes from wood chips, whereas a propane gas grill imparts a bacon-like taste. An advantage of a gas grill is that it produces more steam than its charcoal counterpart, giving the meat more moisture. Cooking Time: A charcoal grill takes more time to preheat.


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Biography: Maine based landscape photographer and all around awesome dude.
Website – http://www.charliewiddisphotography.com
Image Description – Taken on the western side of Mount Desert Island. The conditions were quickly changing, but a great sunset make the clouds light right up.
Location – West Trenton, Mount Desert Island, Maine
Photographic Gear – Canon 7D with Sigma 10-20mm
Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop CS5

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The Mount Alexander College School Council has responsibility for the general educational policy of the school within Ministerial guidelines. The School Council comprises parents, teachers and community members and is tasked with making decisions related to curriculum, finance, student welfare, facilities and community engagement of the school.
Councillors are elected for a two-year period, with elections usually completed by the end of March for the period ahead. All parents and/or guardians of students enrolled at the school, and teachers working at the school are eligible to vote (if an election is required), and may serve on subcommittees of the council. The council meets on a monthly basis.
Laura Sandham (Business Manager and Minutes Secretary)
Dani Angelico (Executive Officer), Meg Rawlins, Erin Murphy
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This image is a mosaic of sky photographs taken by the Pan-STARRS Observatory, a 1.8-meter telescope located at the summit of Haleakalā, on Maui. The center of the circle is the north celestial pole, and the outer edge is a sky declination of -30 degrees — the southern horizon as seen in Hawaiʻi).
The bright band extending from top to bottom is our Milky Way galaxy. The center of the galaxy is near the bottom edge of the image where the galaxy is brightest.
In total, Pan-STARRS catalogued more than 800 million objects within this image. The image includes both stars and galaxies, although most of what is visible are objects in the Milky Way.
In the plane of the Milky Way, dark filaments and clouds show cosmic dust, which absorbs blue light and makes the objects appear much redder. The Pan-STARRS data have been used to produce the best map of our galaxy’s dust by analyzing the colors and brightnesses of these stars.
Credit: R. White (STScI) and the PS1 Science Consortium, Brooks Bays (UH)
The Pan-STARRS observatory consists of a 1.8-meter telescope equipped with a 1.4 billion pixel digital camera, located at the summit of Haleakalā, on Maui. Conceived and developed by the IfA, it embarked on a digital survey of the sky in visible and near-infrared light in May 2010. Pan-STARRS was the first survey to observe the entire sky visible from Hawaiʻi multiple times in many colors of light. One of the survey’s goals was to identify moving, transient, and variable objects, including asteroids that could potentially threaten the Earth. The survey took approximately four years to complete, scanning the sky 12 times in five filters. This second data release provides, for the first time, access to all of the individual exposures at each epoch of time. This will allow astronomers and public users of the archive to search the full survey for high-energy explosive events in the cosmos, discover moving objects in our own solar system, and explore the time domain of the universe.
Dr. Heather Flewelling, a researcher at the Institute for Astronomy in Hawaiʻ, and a key designer of the PS1 database, states that “Pan-STARRS DR2 represents a vast quantity of astronomical data, with many great discoveries already unveiled. These discoveries just barely scratch the surface of what is possible, however, and the astronomy community will now be able to dig deep, mine the data, and find the astronomical treasures within that we have not even begun to imagine.”
“We put the universe in a box and everyone can take a peek,” said database engineer Conrad Holmberg.
The four years of data comprise 3 billion separate sources, including stars, galaxies, and various other objects. This research program was undertaken by the PS1 Science Consortium — a collaboration among 10 research institutions in four countries, with support from NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Consortium observations for the sky survey were completed in April 2014. The initial Pan-STARRS public data release occurred in December 2016, but included only the combined data and not the individual exposures at each epoch of time.
“The Pan-STARRS1 Surveys allows anyone access to millions of images and catalogs containing precision measurements of billions of stars, galaxies, and moving objects,” said Dr Ken Chambers, Director of the Pan-STARRS Observatories. “While searching for Near Earth Objects, Pan-STARRS has made many discoveries, from ʻOumuamua passing through our solar system, to lonely planets between the stars; it has mapped the dust in three dimensions in our galaxy and found new streams of stars; and it has found new kinds of exploding stars and distant quasars in the early universe. We hope people will discover all kinds of things we missed in this incredibly large and rich dataset.”
The Space Telescope Science Institute hosts the storage hardware, the computers that handle the database queries, and the user-friendly interfaces to access the data. The survey data resides in the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST), which serves as NASA’s repository for all of its optical and ultraviolet-light observations, some of which date to the early 1970s. It includes all of the observational data from such space astrophysics missions as Hubble, Kepler, GALEX, and a wide variety of other telescopes, as well as several all-sky surveys. Pan-STARRS marks the nineteenth mission to be archived in MAST.
The data can be accessed at http://panstarrs.stsci.edu.
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Enrollment opening September 2020
This course is now full and in session
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What you receive in the course valued at $220:
- Welcome & supply video to help you get started, including drawing the basic knot and beginning Celtic lettering videos
- 20 video lessons with multiple videos showing start-to-finish how to create 20 illuminated pages for each phrase of the hymn 'Be Thou my Vision' in dry media (pencil, pens, colored pencils, with suggested but optional Gelatos®)
- 20 downloadable PDF page layouts of the illuminated pages. Some contain additional PDFs with visual/written instructions. (Please see FAQs below for copyright use)
- 20 video devotionals, around 10 minutes each, to go along with the phrase of the week.
- 20 downloadable devotional PDFs with Scripture, "Heart-full" questions and spiritual exercises to inspire you to grow deeper in your walk with God
- Opportunities for us to interact with one another, both written and through imagery in the comments section of each lesson
- Helpful references, resources, and recommended reading lists & links
- Bonus lesson on how to make a travelers journal style cover for the journal (wet media on watercolor paper)
How the course works and timeline:The course starts now with the Welcome and information available at time of purchase. It is a journey I am excited to walk together. The lessons are planned for 1 per week, but you will receive two lessons at a time in order to give you the greatest flexibility of when you do the lessons. This is a 20 week course, and after that you will have lifetime access to the entire course. The first two lessons will be published on Friday, March 27, 2020. After that two lessons will be published every other Friday and you will receive a reminder email with a link to our class.
Keys to drawing Celtic Knots & Illumination Course Supply List
- Pencil (mechanical pencil preferred)
- Dark graphite pencil (size 4B -9B) The higher the number with a 'B' after it, the darker the graphite
- Eraser - white pen type of eraser
- Kneaded eraser or white eraser
- Paper stump for blending graphite (this link includes a kneaded eraser)
- Ruler (I prefer cork back for non-skid)
- Calligraphy marker/s - I'm using Calligrapher pen set (1,2,3 sizes) by Sakura
- Drawing pen/s, 01, 02 or 03, and 04 or 05 size nibs recommended: Micron pen set: https://amzn.to/2UVs3EM or STA Black Fineliner Ink pens: https://amzn.to/38HCQH3
- Colored pencils (recommended at least a set of 24 colors) Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 72 Pack or Prismacolor Colored Pencils Art Kit Artist Premier Wooden Soft Core Pencils 150 ct. with Pencil Sharpener [151 pc. Set] or Staedtler Ergosoft Colored Pencils, Set of 24 Colors in Stand-up Easel Case (157SB24)
- Colorless pencil blender - Prismacolor Colorless Blender
- Pencil Sharpener
- Red 08 no-bleed colored pen or other color/s
- A5 Dotted journal (options, suggestions and video info in Welcome & Supplies sections of the course)
- Sakura Gelly Roll Metallic Gold pen
- White extra fine Posca paint pen
- Celtic Alphabet Stencil (optional but suggested)
- Gelatos Iridescents set (optional but suggested)
- Stiff brushes to apply Gelatos (optional but suggested)
- Bonus lesson supply list is in the Welcome & Supplies section of the course
"It is wonderful how Valerie blends the personal, spiritual, art, and healing into her videos. The way she merges devotional and tutorial instruction is beautiful!"
~ Ann H.
~ Elizabeth I.
"Valerie, I've been going through the Celtic lessons and I just have to say they are amazing! It dawned on me how much work and time you put into these lessons and what a gift they are to people."
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Frequently Asked Questions
I am an artist, workshop facilitator, and certified spiritual director. My passion is art making and encouraging people to connect with God through creativity. Teaching Art Journaling and Art & Faith workshops in person and online are ways I live out that passion and connect with other like-hearted people. Through teaching and writing, my hope is to inspire people to believe in and improve their creative ability. Taking time to listen and respond to God through art making is a natural part of my life and faith journey, a combination of being and doing, a collaboration and conversation with God.
Prayerful Doodling book published in 2018, is an outgrowth of connecting with God through creativity. In the book Paintings, Prayers, and Passages, I tell my faith journey through art. You may also find my work in Complete Guide to Bible Journaling and the Holy Bible: Mosaic, and Somerset Studio and Art Journaling magazines. In 2016 I worked on, and published through Taunton Press, two faith-based coloring books, Colorful Blessings and Colorful Blessings: Celebrating Everyday Wonders.
As an adult learner, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, have attended and taught numerous workshops over the years, volunteered in the Art Literacy program at a local elementary school, taught how-to classes such as: coloring with colored pencils, painting and travel art journaling classes at local libraries; and exhibited art in galleries and exhibitions over the years. For ten years, I taught Art and Art History to Jr. High and High School students, and still get excited sharing in the joy of the “aha” moments with people. Lifetime Arts, a national online directory of teaching artists for older adults has added me to their roster of teaching artists.
Currently, I am blessed to be living an artful life in Hillsboro Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my husband Keith. We have three grown married children and eight grandchildren.


Ju 87 D (Dora) is another version of this popular dive bomber. Despite the weak armor and less sufficient performance, the Stukas were still produced due to the lack of a successor. However, the plane underwent some modifications that allowed it to be used for a variety of tasks.Ju 87 D had a more efficient water and oil cooling system, a more aerodynamic fuselage and modified crew cabin that was more spacious and better thought out. Dora was driven by one of the two Junkers’ engines: Jumo 211 J-1 with 1420 hp or Jumo 211 P with 1500 hp. Fuel tanks were increased up to the capacity of 1370 l, which allowed to achieve an average flight length of 2 hours and 15 minutes. In the case of using external drop-tanks, the flight time increased to 4 hours.In relation to the Ju 87 B version D could carry much bigger load of bombs. It was a jump from 500 to about 1200 kg of bombs, and with minimum amount of fuel and for short-distance missions, the aircraft could carry up as much as 1800 kg of bombs.Individual variants – from D-1 to D-4 – differed in the used armor and equipment: D-2 – was planned for tropical operations, D-3 – was planned for night (D-3 N) or tropical missions (D-3/trop), D-4 – torpedo-bomber version.


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Get excited, you’re about to explore the city on an authentic adventure with a fun longtime local guide on the best San Francisco electric bike tours. Each ride showcases SF’s coolest neighborhoods, essential landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, and plenty of hidden gems.
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- Bike SF’s hippest and most historic local neighborhoods.
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Former OKC teammates and good buddies James Harden and Russell Westbrook have been reunited in Houston for an audacious experiment in small ball
The LA natives sat down for an interview with GQ and during the chat they revealed Nipsey Hussle was planning to start a sports agency when he was gunned down.
Harden: A couple days before he passed, I had rented a house in L.A., and he pulled up by himself—no security, no nothing. Beats [by Dre] set a whole dinner up. They came and cooked at the house, and we were talking. He had a deal with a casino.
Westbrook: Yep, in Vegas.
Harden: He wanted to do a Marathon sports agency. [The Marathon was Hussle's multifaceted company, which sought to uplift the local L.A. community.] So me, him, and [James's manager] Zo and all the homies, we were just talking about it. We just had an in-depth conversation, smoking a cigar in the back, just chopping it up about how big we can make this. And then one day I'm sitting back in Vegas, and I get the phone call, and I'm like, “It's impossible.”
Harden went onto say that he still hopes to make the agency happen.
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Akelius Technology has over one hundred employees with forty nationalities.
Akelius develops applications internally,
because Akelius knows real estate and therefore understands what applications are needed.
Software suppliers are not real estate companies.
Akelius Technology supports and drives the digital transformation of Akelius.
Akelius Technology works predominantly with Java related technologies and cloud services.
The team builds applications to support all parts of Akelius’ business, in all countries.
Akelius Technology always looks for talent, mainly in Berlin,
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People, part 2 As each person on this trip takes shape in my photos, I realize that they all held leading roles as stars of their own Arctic show.
A few characters As a field biologist, I often said there was a reason I worked alone in the woods for so many years. Not quite a misanthrope, I don’t suffer fools […]
When the season’s over There are fewer than five miles of roads on an island more than 500 miles from the nearest landmass. At the end of the season, ride your snowmobile […]
You’ll need the box These slopes surround Longyearbyen.
Death I know that there are no words to make death better and so, I often remain silent for too long when people I know suffer a loss.
This is a drill. One early autumn afternoon, toward the end of The Arctic Circle residency, many of the residents and crew were on deck pulling down the sails from our morning […]
Tools of the trade Not known for my technical skills or my use of cutting-edge technology, I found some photography challenges in Svalbard.
Part 21, Cooper time – night divides the day 5 Aug I half dragged myself out of bed this morning at 0630. Had just gotten my pants and socks on and was […]
I started this Cooper Island series back in February 2018 with a post from 29 July 2000, Sensory Deprivation, that chronologically fits here. Part 20, another trip abroad 31 July 2000 I just […]
Liberals heckling people in the Administration may not be civil according to the dictionary definition, but at least we’re still using words. Given the fascist in the White House, that’s about as civil as Donald’s supporters should expect right now.


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First, keep in mind that drugs have limited success. Most studies on diuretics and other blood pressure-lowering drugs suggest they lower the risk of cardiovascular events among those with blood pressure between 140/90 and 159/99 by 15 to 20%.3 The problem is, with this range of blood pressure, the risk of cardiovascular-related deaths has increased by 300 to 400% compared to people with normal blood pressure.
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force that blood applies to your arterial walls as it pumps from your heart throughout your body. It also represents how hard your heart is working to push the blood. When blood pressure is higher, it means the heart must work harder to push blood through your system. In turn, the risk of heart disease or heart attack increases.
Elevating your feet will not lower blood pressure and will actually increase the blood pressure reading when your feet are higher than your heart. On the other hand, if you are doing activities to relieve stress such as yoga (which often elevates your legs, such as legs-up-the-wall pose), then over the long run, these stress reducing activities may help to decrease your blood pressure (but it is not the act of elevating the legs that is lowering the blood pressure it is the stress relieving activity).
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition looked at how eating whole grains affected blood pressure in middle-aged people. British researchers compared a diet of whole wheat (or whole wheat plus oats) to a diet of refined grains. They found that eating three servings of whole grains was linked with a reduction in systolic blood pressure. Exactly why isn't clear, athough other research has pointed to beneficial effects of whole grains on cholesterol.
For a study in Nutrition Journal, Australian researchers looked at the effects of beet juice on blood pressure among healthy men and women. Participants drank either beet plus apple juice or plain apple juice, then had their blood pressure monitored over 24 hours. The results: The researchers observed a reduction in systolic blood pressure six hours after participants drank beet juice, especially among the men. Beets naturally contain nitrates, which ease blood pressure.
THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.
If you use a well rounded approach and don’t over supplement on any one thing, you should be fine and reap the benefits. Also, if I ever get high blood pressure, I would have my levels tested on what Chris mentions above. This way you have a clue as to what You should supplement and the proper dosing. Sleep is one thing I have not mastered yet, but I’m working on it.
It is notable that relaxation and meditation, though useful for many purposes, have not been found to impact high blood pressure. Many people find this surprising, possibly since high blood pressure also is known as “hypertension.” Because of this potentially misleading term, many people have assumed that high levels of stress or “tension” are a major cause of “hypertension,” or high blood pressure. This is not the case. High blood pressure is an essentially mechanical, and not psychological, problem.
A heart rate watch can let you quickly assess your pulse. Here's how to use one. Put the band that comes with it on your chest underneath your shirt. By looking at the watch during exercise, you can see your actual heart rate. This is a good alternative to taking your pulse manually. Ask your doctor to recommend the best target heart rate zone (or training zone) for you.
Recent updates to guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology changed the definition of high blood pressure or hypertension for most people. High blood pressure is now generally defined as 130 or higher for the first number, or 80 or higher for the second number (previously it was 140/90). However, there are important considerations for older adults in deciding whether to start treatment for high blood pressure, including other health conditions and overall fitness. If your blood pressure is above 130/80, your doctor will evaluate your health to determine what treatment is needed to balance risks and benefits in your particular situation.
Fish are a great source of lean protein. Fatty fish like mackerel and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and lower triglycerides. In addition to these fish sources, trout contains vitamin D. Foods rarely contain vitamin D, and this hormone-like vitamin has properties that can lower blood pressure.


CHALLENGE: Maintain the view of the sea using the highest level of the land, making possible vehicular and pedestrian access through ramps.
SOLUTION: Taking advantage of the topography of the lot, a house is designed that supports a large part of its main structure on the natural terrain and leaves the entire front of the house cantilevered, creating a unique panoramic view with internal gardens that integrate with the landscaping design of the project..
Villa Mar, is a house located in the area of Punta Roca, Colombia; which is projected as a space in total harmony with the natural environment, reflecting in its architectural and interior design three basic concepts: sustainability, functionality and simplicity. The project is located at the highest point of the land, and takes advantage of the slope towards the sea to generate a semi-basement level, where the pool and terrace areas are located.
Adjacent to this level, a glass viewing-space is projected whose structure functions as a retaining wall against landslides in times of rain; this space becomes a place to contemplate the sea; It has a direct connection to the beach through natural stone stairs where the limits of the interior and exterior are blurred.
Volumetrically, it is made up of a prism inside which vertical voids are generated at double height with vegetation. On the first level, the service areas and social areas are projected, which are oriented with a direct view of the sea; and on the second level are located the area of rooms interconnected by a double-height bridge that ensures a visual connection between all the interior enclosures of the space. To ensure the thermal comfort of the house, in addition to the correct orientation of the architectural volume, metal lattices are arranged on the facades that produce a play of light and shadow inside: on the south-west façade these elements are arranged vertically to regulate the solar incidence in the morning hours and in the Northeast façade they are arranged horizontally allowing the entry of controlled lighting in the afternoo
The lattices also serve as a protective barrier against the characteristic saltpeter of the area. The house was designed for the use of renewable energies, so a system of photovoltaic panels is projected on its roof capable of generating 100% of the energy that the house needs for its normal operation. Additionally, in the basement there are water tanks, capable of collecting and storing the gray water and water produced by the air conditioning equipment which will be treated and reused later for the irrigation of the green areas.


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Sorry to contradict, but this photo is actually looking down the western side of Wrynose, along Wrynose bottom (the upper reaches of the Duddon Valley) towards the Hardknott pass, which is just visible snaking up the mountainside next to the gully in the distance. Still a good photo of one of my favorite roads though...
This brings back memories when I was on holiday as a 10 year old. We chose this route as a way home to our camp site. At the time the day's light was beginning to fade and my mum got so frightened by this windy and narrow road, my dad was instructed to take the next right turn down a flat valley, as the Wrynose Pass continued on from this. Incidentally, I think you will find this is called the Hardknott Pass - in between Ravenglass on the coast and the town of Ambleside.
Thanks for sharing such a fine photo. ~~~Ray.


If there is one thing rapper Walter Edwin, also known as the Popper, is known for, it’s his absolute dedication and pride for Kansas City.
“I’m KC to the bone,” he said.
Since 1996, the successful hip-hop artist has dropped more than two dozen albums and mixtapes, including a song with Tech N9ne called “Kansas City.” One of Edwin’s most famous songs, “I’m KC,” is the inspiration for his IMKC Clothing Company, which he started in 2015, shortly after the release of the song.
In his “I’m KC” song, Edwin raps about Kansas City from past to present, including the Chiefs, the Royals, barbecuer Arthur Bryant, comedian Eddie Griffin and the KC Monarchs.
Edwin hopes the IMKC brand allows other proud Kansas Citians to express their dedication and love for the city. Some supporters argue IMKC is the city’s official hometown uniform.
The line includes T-shirts, hats, hoodies, football jerseys and baby onesies. IMKC recently dropped a new t-shirt collaboration with Gates BBQ, which features the famous Gates barbecue sauce and a basketball jersey that features Ollie Gates’ name on the back.
As the brand’s popularity grew, in 2018 Edwin opened an IMKC brand store in the Historic Lincoln Building.
Continuing to expand, last weekend Edwin held the grand opening of a second IMKC store inside the Ward Parkway Center at 8600 Ward Pkwy, KCMO. The new store is located just inside the mall’s east entrance between Five Below and Firehouse Subs.
Kiona Sinks, longtime IMKC brand supporter, said she remembers Edwin going from selling shirts from his trunk and popups, to now operating two storefronts.
“(Edwin) is a trendsetter for the community,” Sinks said. “He represents what a lot of young people want to be.”
Karis Harrington, marketing manager for IMKC said she remembers visiting Ward Parkway Center when she was a kid and not seeing many Black businesses there.
“Growing up, I thought this was unattainable for us as Black people and people of color,” Harrington said. “When we walk in Ward Parkway now, we can turn around and look at this store and see what’s possible for all of us.”
Edwin credits his parents for his success. They moved from the West Indies to Kansas City before Edwin was born. “Anything is achievable,” he said.
“We have to support this man,” said David Jordon, owner of Drip Ultra-Pure Water. “The IMKC store is a brand I love, so I want everybody to support IMKC just like they support Nike.”
Shop IMKC online here: https://yesimkc.com/?fbclid=IwAR0pxLnRdgizT88iy0xpcnSCF7cRbvN66mL1juV8Gdwmcm5HlBQFtWtkcnU.


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The Osbournes Are Returning To Reality Television
Sharon Osbourne announced on The Talk Tuesday, that the best MTV reality TV show The Osbournes, will return to television! Get ready to see more flying hams.
Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly will start filming in early 2015. The show will not be returning MTV, and there will only be six to eight episodes. The reason for the return, according to Sharon, is that Ozzy wanted to do the show now that he is clean and sober.
My favorite clip of all time, would have to be when Ozzy throws a ham in the neighborhoods yard. Thank you for bring joy back to reality shows, Ozzy.

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Grow Calgary is super excited to announce our collaboration with MARKET Calgary on our very first fundraiser! On October 26, MARKET will be hosting a three course dinner made exclusively with vegetables grown on Grow Calgary land. Freshly harvested and served within hours, it really is the freshest meal you’ll ever eat! Better yet, 100% of ticket sales are going right to Grow Calgary. With plans for expansion, this fundraiser will really help us get one step closer to reaching our goals of solving food access issues in our city.
We’re very thankful to be working with award-winning Chef & Gold Medal Plates 2013 contestant Executive Chef Dave Bohati and MARKET, one of Calgary’s top rated restaurants. MARKET shares our philosophy about the importance of fresh local food. They’re constantly changing their menu with the seasons in order to ensure the freshest and best tasting ingredients possible. The fresher the better!
Come out and help our cause (and eat Calgary’s FRESHEST meal ever!) Tickets are available HERE for $100 each and seats are limited.


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A major bill intended to rein in the increasingly dire wildfire risks faced by California’s investor-owned utilities easily cleared its first legislative hurdles on Monday as the state’s elected leaders raced to get new laws in place before power lines cause any more devastating blazes.
The Senate voted 31-7 in favor of the far-reaching legislation, AB1054, which would create a fund of at least $21 billion to cover future wildfire claims and usher in a series of changes to the way the state oversees the safety of its electric grid. Two Senate committees voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the bill earlier in the day.

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A&K - M249 Para
This is the A&K m249 Para.
There are also other versions of the m249 but most of them are disassembled the same way. As with all other disassembles you should of cause start by removing magazine and battery.
To remove the gearbox remove the 2 screws on the side on the gun. They hold the gearbox locked in place in the frame. Unscrew the big rear stock pin lock, and using a small metal rod pull out the pin. Then you can pull down the folding stock, and pull out the gearbox.
First remove the front barrel. If you have a Para version this is where the battery is hidden. Push the barrel lock and pull out the barrel (with the inner barrel inside). Remove the battery if not already done. On the side of the front frame, there's a screw on each side. And underneath there’s 2 screws, these 4 screws hold the bipod in place.
The top part of the receiver frame (the part you open to see the top of the gearbox), is removed by removing 3 screws. One underneath (leave the 2 others in place) and 1 on each side. Then the whole top part can be removed and just a small pin with a metal lock holds the attachment block to the upper receiver.
On the top receiver you have the back iron sight. This is hold in place by the 4 screws inside the top receiver. On the side of the top receiver there’s 2 screws holding a small metal plate. To remove it unhook the spring the remove the screws.
Underneath the gun you left 2 screws in the gun. These 2 hold a small spring metal plate that holds the front grip. When reassembling attach the metal parts first then push the front grim into the clamp. The plastic sides of the front grip are hold in place with 2 screws each. To remove the mag catch mechanism just push out the pin and remove the 2 screws holding the metal feeding unit.
You should now have a fully disassembled gun. I recommend: Air sealing mod, and also adding a Mosfet to fix problems with the trigger jamming in full auto mode. Especially if you run 9 volts battery or above. Also check you the gearbox disassembly guide for this model.


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|The Alexander Mosaic detail, dating from circa 100 BC from the House of the Faun in Pompeii|
Birds in Greek mythology sometimes have the ability to speak. These talking birds, often sources of wisdom, may be deities in bird form or simply messengers of the deities. Either way, their advice is generally sound, and humans ignore it at their peril. Birds warn of dangers ahead, reveal secrets, and guide heroes and travelers on their way.
|Portrait head of Alexander the Great depicted as the sun god|

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Eat to the Beat at the New Orleans Jazz Festival
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People who love New Orleans celebrations but have written off Mardi Gras for its raucous crowds often find the city's gentler Jazz & Heritage Festival just the ticket.
More than 400,000 tourists are descending on the Big Easy for the more subdued but no less spirited event, which begins tomorrow and runs through May 4.
No matter how alluring the sights and sounds, festivalgoers will want to graze on the city's world-famous food. From haute cuisine at Emeril's to down-home fare at Mother's, Cajun cafes in the bayous to temples of Creole in the French Quarter, New Orleans is nirvana for food lovers.
For starters, "Breakfast at Brennan's" can't be beat. In the early 1950s, Owen Edward Brennan started this culinary tradition at his French Quarter restaurant; his three sons, Owen Jr. (Pip), Jimmy, and Ted, who inherited their father's business, have carried out his vision ever since.
If you go, leave your watch (and calorie counter) at home. Fast food Brennan's is not. In keeping with the legacy of leisurely French aristocrats, breakfast is an all-morning affair. The morning meal is served to 1,000 people each day, and even diners with a reservation can expect a wait.
After settling down and tasting Brennan's signature eggs, all distractions are forgotten. We're not talking the standard plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. Not even traditional Eggs Benedict, although that's always an option. Poached eggs on artichoke hearts nestled in a bed of creamed spinach, or fried trout, or andouille Cajun sausage and Holland rusks - all topped with hollandaise sauce, are just a few of the imaginative egg dishes served at the salmon-pink mansion on Royal Street.
Brennan's flair for creativity shows up all over its morning menu, which also features such atypical breakfast fare as Oysters Rockefeller, Blackened Redfish, and even New Orleans Turtle Soup, a house specialty.
Bananas Foster (flambed over ice cream) is a famous finish to the breakfast as is Crpes Fitzgerald (crpes filled with cream cheese and sour cream, topped with strawberry sauce).
At the heart of the kitchen is executive chef Michael Roussel, whose many TV credits include appearances on "Good Morning America," "The Today Show," and a recent PBS cooking series.
The youngest of the Brennan sons, Ted, wins the award for understatement with his comment: "One thing about this place, you don't leave here hungry."
That said, resist the temptation to skip meals till the next day. New Orleans isn't often called America's greatest food city for nothing.
Stroll through the French Quarter, and allow for serendipity.
Celebrity chef Paul Prudhomme's K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen is a sure bet for fine Cajun cooking; Emeril Lagasse's trendy Nola's is also memorable; and for more modest-priced fare, try the Gumbo Shop.
Like Brennan's, both Antoine's and Galatoire's on Bourbon Street as well as Commander's Palace in the Garden District are palaces of gastronomy. They are to food what Preservation Hall is to jazz - landmarks inextricably linked to the city's colorful culture.
After grazing in such style, it's tough to go home. But New Orleans shops help ease the transition. Hot sauces like those that spiced up your gumbo can be bought on any corner; the French market sells everything from canned alligator to Cafe du Monde beignet mix; and Aunt Sally's pralines are sure to please your friends back home.
* For information on the Jazz & Heritage Festival, visit the event's online site: www.nojazzfest.com
8 large artichokes
3 cups creamed spinach (see recipe below)
8 poached eggs
2 cups hollandaise sauce (see recipe below, or use a quick blender or food processor version)
Slice off artichoke stems and remove all the leaves. Steam or boil the artichoke bottoms (they are also called "hearts") until tender, (about 20 minutes). Scoop out the furry "choke."
Mound creamed spinach on four plates and top with two warm artichoke bottoms. Set a poached egg in each artichoke, spoon hollandaise over each eggs and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed, stemmed, and chopped
1-1/2 cups onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups scalded milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of white pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large sautpan; add the spinach and cook over medium heat a few minutes until wilted.
In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until tender. Using a whisk, blend the flour into the mixture; gradually pour in the milk. Stir until smooth; stir in spinach. Season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. When the mixture is thick and warmed through, remove it from heat and serve.
1 pound butter
4 egg yolks
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons water
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan; skim milk solids from the top of the butter. Keep butter over very low heat while preparing the egg yolks.
Place egg yolks, vinegar, cayenne, and salt in a large stainless steel bowl and whisk briefly. Fill a saucepan (large enough to accommodate the bowl) with about 1 inch of water. Heat the water to a simmer. Set the bowl in the saucepan over the water; do not let the water touch the bottom of the bowl. Whisk egg yolk mixture until slightly thickened, then drizzle the clarified butter into the yolks, whisking constantly. If the bottom of the bowl becomes hotter than warm to the touch, remove the bowl from the pan of water for a few seconds and let cool. When all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is thick, beat in the water. Serve immediately or keep in a warm place until ready to use.
- Adapted from 'Breakfast at Brennan's and Dinner, Too.' (1994, Brennan's Inc.)
Cajun or Creole - What's the Difference?
Fred Halliday's useful and engaging gastronomic guide,"New Orleans Food Explorer" (1996, Fodor's) offers this explanation of the often-misunderstood difference between Cajun and Creole:
The two main thrusts of the New Orleans food empire - its most enduring and stable - are Cajun French and Creole French. Cajuns and Creoles alike speak the French language but that is about all they have in common. The cuisine that the Cajuns produced did not grow out of their French heritage, but from this new experience and place. It was natural, economical, and simple; the basis was an improvisational creativity with the natural raw materials at hand.
The Creole French, on the other hand - those arriving after the French Revolution - came directly from France. They brought haute cuisine with them. True, they found superb ingredients new to them in their New Orleans home, but these they bent toward French treatment and taxonomy. What they produced was a complex cuisine that was sophisticated and artful and as elegant as themselves (just ask them.) When ice became too expensive in the sultry, Southern capital (once going from $6 to $65 a pound), Creoles went as far as to sew broken glass into cheesecloth to float in water so it would tinkle in the glass. (Few guests noticed the trick.) In cuisine today they are also tricky. They put puff pastry around a costly black truffle; few notice the truffle is really an olive. But they are very charming, and their cuisine is full of surprises, and never too far from its French heritage.


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Marlies Offense Not Enough for First Place TexasRyan Hamilton scored his 20th goal of the season.
February 10, 2013
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TORONTO MARLIES (2) -VS- TEXAS STARS (3)
The Toronto Marlies were defeated by the Texas Stars, AHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, by a score of 3-2 this afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
Captain Ryan Hamilton notched his 20th goal of the season to open the scoring just over one minute into the game. Texas would equalize later in the period when Alex Chiasson tallied his 12th goal of the year. The Stars would take their first lead of the game when forward Justin Dowling scored at 17:42 of the middle frame. Mike Hedden’s goal at 1:08 of the third period gave Texas a 3-1 lead. Greg McKegg would cut the lead in half on his 6th goal of the season at 9:02 of the final frame. Despite late pressure, the Marlies were unable to tie the game.
Toronto Goal Scorers: Ryan Hamilton, Greg McKegg
Texas Goal Scorers: Alex Chiasson, Justin Dowling, Mike Hedden
- Texas outshot Toronto 33-25
- Cristopher Nilstorp earned the victory, while Mark Owuya took the loss
- Toronto went 0-for-7 on the powerplay and 3-for-3 on the penalty kill