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High Protein Chocolate Muffin. My daughter loves muffins. Regularly, I would make chocolate chip flavor muffins. Sometimes, I would make blueberry, strawberry, or blackberry-flavored muffins. Not only that, these muffins are high in protein mix with gluten-free oat flour. Also, the batter is moist due to the brown sugar and ripe banana.
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then, line the muffin liner in the baking tray. With a large bowl, add in dry ingredients oat flour, almond flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup of non-dairy chocolate chip.
Secondly, with a second bowl add wet ingredients egg, banana, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk. Thus, combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
Hence, scoop batter into muffin pan. Do try to have an equal amount in the muffin pan.
Finally, bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Let it cool.
Tips for Gluten-free Muffin
Furthermore, do make a large batch of muffin and store in the freezer for later. Not only, will this taste great, but they can also save time when you have a very busy week. Moreover, muffins do not need to be cut into slices, and worry about the thickness or thinness of the loaf. In addition, muffins can easily add toppings on tops like a crunchy texture with nuts or a crumble to make it into a dessert muffin. As well as that muffins are moist but not as challenging as a loaf of bread.
High Protein Chocolate Muffin. My daughter loves muffins. Regularly, I would make refreshing muffins like blueberries, strawberries, or blackberry flavor muffins. Not only that, these muffins are high in protein mix with gluten-free oat flour and almond flour. Also, the batter contains both brown sugar and ripe bananas. Therefore, the muffin is moist.
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then line muffin tin with muffin liner in the baking tray. With a large bowl, add dry ingredients oat flour, almond flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and, 1/2 cup of chocolate chip
Secondly, with a second bowl add wet ingredients egg, banana, non-dairy milk, and vanilla. Whisk. Thus combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
Hence, scoop batter into muffin pan. Do try to make it as even as possible with all the muffin tin.
Finally, bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Also, let the muffin cool.
Tips for Gluten-free Muffin
Furthermore, do make a large batch of muffins and store them in the freezer for later. Not only will this taste great, but they also save time on busy days when you have no time. Then, do take one from the freezer and warm it up in the microwave. Moreover, muffins do not need to be cut into a loaf so do not need to worry about the thickness of the slice.
Soft Sandwich Bread. I love making and eating sandwiches. Moreover, my children love bread especially the soft fluffy ones. Hence, who can resist the aroma of freshly rice flour, tapioca flour, and sorghum flour? First, do try a simple gluten-free recipe with little ingredients. Also, do rely on a scale to measure flour. Furthermore, do consider using more liquid because gluten-free bread tends to be is drier.
First, in a large bowl mix all dry ingredients. Whisk. Set aside.
With another bowl, add in egg, chia seed, olive oil, and honey. Then, with a small bowl of warm milk to 110 degrees F add yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it froths. Hence, combine the egg mixture with the yeast mixture.
Moreover, mix the dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
And, scoop the batter into the loaf pan with parchment paper. Following, with a spatula evenly spread the batter. Last but not least sprinkle flour, sunflower, and sesame on top of the loaf. Subsequently, press the toppings down.
Apart from this, for proofing cover the loaf pan with a warm towel. Then, turn on the oven at 200 degrees F for 30 seconds and turn off the oven. Thus, place the loaf pan in the oven for 1 hour but check when the time reaches 45 minutes.
Finally, preheat the oven at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes and cover with aluminum foil to prevent the surface from browning too fast. When the time reaches 35 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
About the Flour
To conclude, three gluten-free flour has been used in this bread recipe. First, sorghum flour is a mild flour. This is best for pastries and cakes. Also, good for more sweet and savory baked goods. Thus, brown rice flour is made from brown rice. Additionally, brown rice flour is mild and has a nutty flavor. Therefore, brown rice flour is best for pancake, muffin, and gluten-free bread. Finally, tapioca flour makes bake a good chewy, light, and crispy texture. Therefore, it is good it learns about the flour use for gluten-free recipes.
Flavorful Cauliflower Casserole. Also, a gluten-free dish fantastic for those who are sensitive to gluten. Not only that this is a dish that contains a large number of vegetables, cauliflower. Furthermore, if you get bored of stir fry vegetables, you are looking for a fun delicious vegetable dishes cauliflower casserole would be one of them. Moreover, this dish contains high protein for children. Cauliflower casserole contains lots of cheesy goodness.
Flavorful Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
1 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
4tbsp vegan butter(melted)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 cup shredded non-dairy white cheddar
1/2 cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On the stove, cook the cauliflower until softened. Then, place in a baking dish.
Following, in a medium-size bowl beat the eggs and add melted butter. Whisk. Moreover, add seasoning, pepper, garlic salt, salt, and onion powder to the egg mixture. Stir.
Pour the liquid mixture all over the cauliflower. Not only add non-dairy shredded white cheddar and mozzarella all over the cauliflower dish.
Finally, evenly spread the gluten-free bread crumbs all over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes until golden brown on the top.
Hence, cauliflower is a wonderful vegetable to add to dishes. This vegetable is a filling vegetable that can be used a bowl of rice or cauliflower rice. Certainly, do choose to mash cauliflower instead of using potatoes to make mash potatoes. Also, instead of using regular pasta noodles substitute them for a cauliflower mac and cheese dish. Or, if tired of regular vegetables why not a cauliflower leek soup.
Very Chocolatey Muffin. Besides, I do not prefer something too heavy in the morning for breakfast. Therefore, the nut butter gives the muffin a good balance with the dark chocolate chip. Without a doubt, the nut butter makes the muffin a higher protein content. Moreover, this is good for growing children.
Very Chocolatey Muffin
1 tbsp honey
1 3/4 almond flour
1/3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup nut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
1 cup dark chocolate chip
Firstly preheat the oven to 350 degrees with a muffin pan, place muffin liner.
Then, in a medium-size bowl combine egg, honey, and vanilla extract.
Secondly, continue by adding flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nut butter. Whisk together.
Thus, add in the mashed bananas. Stir.
Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Hence, scoop into the muffin pan and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Furthermore, high protein is important to prevent craving and help the body to feel full. To make baked goods high in protein, do choose to use brown rice, nut flour, or oat flour. Last but not least, when making pancake batter mix in blended pumpkin seed for more protein and calcium. Everyone should try a high protein diet for a healthier you.
Vegan High Protein Broccoli Soup. As well as that my family always has weekly soup. Therefore, when I grew up with soup to help strengthen the body. Amazingly, soup can have many purposes to build immunity or stay hydrated from the winter weather. Without a doubt, if adding bone broth is even better for the body besides having the added calcium.
Vegan High Protein Broccoli Soup
1 tbsp coconut oil
4 clove of garlic
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 1/2 cup dried onion
3 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 cup raw cashew(soaked)
6 cup broccoli
salt and pepper
Firstly with a large bowl or small pot, combine the broth, coconut milk, cashew nut, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Pour the content into the food processor. Let it blend.
Secondly, with a soup pot, add sauté garlic and onion. Once the onion has softened. Set aside.
Thirdly, pan-fry the broccoli until they are soft.
Next, take the coconut milk mixture and combine it with onion, garlic, and broccoli.
Let it simmer. The soup should be ready in an hour.
High Protein Soup
Tip to make high protein soup by adding blended nuts. Or, another option do thicken the soup by adding beans. Also, for a tastier soup does sear the soup content before using the ingredient to simmer. Another important tip, do flavor as you cook. Therefore, this adds stronger flavor.
Pesto Sauce for Multiple Dishes. Hence, I had a dish at a restaurant, which I enjoy. Thus, a pesto penne chicken pasta dish. Therefore, the dish was very creamy. Also, I enjoy the aroma of the basil herb. When I wash basil, I can smell the aroma. Thus, the herb is quite frequent a very enjoyable one.
Pesto Sauce for Multiple Dishes Recipe
2 cup basil
1/2 cup olive oil
3 clove of garlic
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Firstly, soak and wash the basil.
Then, in a food processor combine basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt and blend with a food processor.
Finally, mix by adding the rest of the olive oil.
And then, store in the fridge. Or, you can pour it into an ice cube tray to be used for later.
Why Have Basil
Furthermore, basil is used by many other cultures for example Mediterranean, Italian, and Vietnamese. Furthermore, this herb can be used for colds and inflammation. Not only this, basil contains Calcium and Vitamin K. Also, to increase basil intake, basil can be placed on the pizza. Or, it can be added to a tomato dish. Apart from this, do cut into small pieces to be added to a salad.
High Protein French Toast. In particular, a high protein breakfast for young children. Besides, a breakfast high in protein helps to develop healthy muscle. As well as that, high protein helps to burn calories and control sugar levels. Therefore, children need to have a high protein diet.
High Protein French Toast Recipe
1 gluten-free loaf
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vegan butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
powder sugar for topping
1 cup non-dairy milk
cinnamon for topping
First, in a medium-size bowl mix melted vegan butter and brown sugar. Next, add in eggs, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Mix.
Turn on the stove and add oil, then dip the toast in the egg mixture and place on the pan. Let the toast cook for 5 – 10 minutes. And then, flip the toast. The toast should be golden brown.
Finally, use up all the toast and egg mixture.
Last but not least, serve with powder sugar and maple syrup.
French Toast Topping
Ways to elevate French toast can add various toppings on top to brighten or elevate the taste. Moreover, can make a homemade syrup with berries like a strawberry syrup topping with whip cream. If you enjoy a salty and sweet flavor, and crunchy peanut butter on top. And then, add a strawberry on top of the peanut butter. Therefore, it would be French toast Pb and j. Or, make a French toast sandwich by adding a crispy chicken patty with mayonnaise.
Creamy Dairy-Free Vegetable Soup. Besides, there are times where I find challenging to have a large amount of vegetable each days in our diet. Therefore, vegetable soups are one of the best ways to add a lot of the vegetables. Without a doubt, puree vegetable soup with bone broth helps to build immunity.
Creamy Dairy-Free Vegetable Soup Recipe
3 leek stalks
4 strip of bacon
1 cup frozen corn
3 tbsp olive oil
3 clove garlic (minced)
4 medium potato (peel and diced)
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
4 cup bone broth
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
season with black pepper
First, in the toaster oven crisp the bacon.
Secondly, soak and wash the leek. Then, cut the leek dice shapes. Following, turn on the stove and add oil. Besides, sauté garlic and add the leek. Then, the corn. The vegetable should cook until soften.
Thirdly, once the vegetable have soften add the potatoes and carrots.
Moreover, add the bone broth. Stir. Let the soup simmer.
Above all, do puree the soup.
Next season with salt and pepper.
Finally, stir in non-dairy milk. Season with oregano. Then, add in salt and pepper.
Serve with couton.
Tip to Make Creamy Soup
If you enjoy creamy soup, there are many options. Do try using canned coconut milk or cream for a creamier option. Or, do try using blended nuts such as soaked cashew nuts. Nut mix will add more protein to your diet if you are looking for high protein and a low carbohydrate diet. Another option, a gluten-free simple option is to use cornstarch to thicken the soup.
Peanut butter granola bar. On my shopping trip, I am always buying granola bars. Undoubtedly, my daughter has her favorites and my husband has her favorite types. Apart from this, the cost adds up on the receipt. Therefore, I want to try making my granola bar. Moreover, in the past, we tend to have a chocolate chip flavor quite often. I think it would be good to try something different.
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup & 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F. Following, use an 8-inch square pan or two loaf pans.
Secondly, in a bowl, add in the dry ingredients oats, oat flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to combine.
Then, with a medium-size bowl, add in the wet ingredients coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla. Whisk.
Then, combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
Next, transfer on to the baking tray.
Finally, bake for 15 – 20 minutes. The bar should be golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool before cutting.
To have a healthy bar, there are important things to pay attention to. Of course, it is important to focus on sugar. Thus, bars are better to use natural sugar from dates or natural maple syrup rather than table sugar. Furthermore, do choose good fat for the body such as nuts and seeds. These fats will make the body feel fuller. And the body will feel better. Besides, a good combination is to have good fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
Gluten-free Snack Bars. C loves the Makegood granola bars not too sweet and they are gluten-free. The bars are nut-free and dairy-free a wonderful on the go snacks. These couple of months, I would love to try to save money by making my snacks for the kids. First, I want to make granola bars. Surprisingly, my kids are snack monsters. They love to eat. However, I believe I spend too much money on snacks. In other words, I would need to focus on homemade snacks.
Gluten-free Snack Bar recipe
1/4 cup non-dairy milk
1/4 cup nut butter(or sunflower butter)
2 cup of gluten-free quick oats
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup dark chocolate chip
Turn on the oven to 350 degrees. Take a baking pan 8 x 8 or something larger. Subsequently, place parchment on the pan.
With a large bowl, mix gluten-free oats, almond flour, and salt.
Then, add the following honey, nut butter, and non-dairy milk. Secondly, whisk or stir together.
Scoop the mixture onto the baking tray. Spread the mixture with a spatula and press down.
Last but not least, scoop the mixture onto the baking tray. Finally, spread the mixture with a spatula and press down.
Granola Bars Types
Snack bars have much different texture from crunchy, chewy, hard, or soft. Therefore, to make the bar chewy, do add eggs to the mixture to make the snack soft. Furthermore, for a crispy bar, make the mixture is spread thinly and evenly on a baking tray. Press down firmly with something hard to take a more perfect shape. Additionally, a granola bar is fun to make by using dried fruits, or by dipping them in chocolate syrup.
Do try a gluten-free snack bar. What type of granola do you like? What type do you like to make?
This December, I wanted to give baked goods as part of a Christmas gift to others. When I think about the Christmas holiday, I think of treats: gingerbread, candy canes, shortbread cookies, etc. I love shortbread cookies. Shortbread cookies are always the first to come to my mind when I think of cookies. Shortbread cookies are high in butter; therefore, is both crumbly and tender. It is rich but very addictive. This year I am going to make gluten-free shortbread cookies.
These treats are lovely. They originated in Scotland. Originally they were biscuits made from three simple ingredients white sugar, butter, and oat flour. Shortbread originated from a high percentage of butter recipe. Short is the term used when placed in both biscuits and pastries. It gives the meaning of crumbly. Therefore, this is how a shortening name came from.
Gluten-free Shortbread Cookies Recipe
1-2 tbsp. maple syrup or honey
8 tbsp. coconut flour
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp. of butter or vegan butter
Preheat the oven 350-degree Fahleite. Take out a baking pan. Spray pan with oil to prevent a cookie from sticking to the pan.
In a small bowl, add butter and coconut flour. Blend with an electric mixer.
Add maple syrup and vanilla to mixture. Mix well.
Use a spoon to scoop batter on to the baking pan. Take a fork and press down.
Bake for 8 – 10 minutes.
Allow the cookie to slightly brown.
Remove from the oven. Let it cool.
Homemade baked goods are always a lovely gift. If you have a long list to shop for, you want to stay on budget. Homemade items would help with the cost. Sometimes the cost can add up, if you need to buy for your children, significant other, siblings, parents, teachers, your children’s friends, etc. This is quite a list. Anyways, who can resist buttery shortbread cookies? Do consider making baked goods like these gluten-free shortbread cookies as gifts.
If you are turning to plant-based food, you might like my vegan egg post.
Or, I should try something different like a Snowmen meringue cookie.
When I was little my dad owned a pizza restaurant, where I learn about American food. I had fond memories of the time I spend with my family, I was too little to help. I learned a little about restaurant life. And, I learned to make pizza and ribs.
I loved it when my dad prepares meals for me at the restaurant. It was delicious. We would be in the restaurant early and stay late to clean up. Making pizza crust, I never got tired of pizza. A Gluten-free Dairy-free Egg-free Pizza
Gluten-free Dairy-Free Egg-free Pizza Crust
1 tbsp honey
1 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
1 1/2 tsp yeast
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup water
1 tbsp psyllium husk
In a cup with warm water add yeast. Add honey. Mix well. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder, and psyllium husk. Combine. Once combined, add yeast mixture.
Then, add olive oil. Mix together. The batter would look like cookie dough.
Take a cloth and cover the batter to let it rise. It should sit for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, press dough into pizza pan. Let the dough rise for approximately 10 minutes.
Turn the oven to 425 degree Fairinheight. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven.
1 Pizza crust
175 g – 200 g ham
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 – 1 cup vegan cheese (cheddar or morzella)
Take the pizza crust.
Add spinach and ham all over the pizza.
Spread the cheese all over the pizza.
Turn oven at 375 degree Fairinheight. Place the pizza in the oven.
Bake for 10-15minutes. After 15minutes. Let the pizza cool.
I enjoy having a slice of pizza; a break from everyday food. Don’t you love comfort Food? Pizza has always been mine. You can add as many toppings or as much cheese as you would like. Free to do as I like.
Daughter’s Food Sensitivity
My daughter miss pizza the most after finding out her food sensitivity. She cannot have tomato, dairy, and gluten. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a sauce recipe to replace the tomato sauce. She enjoys the gluten-free dairy-free egg-free pizza.
ham and spinach pizza
Being a mom is hard work, I believe seeing my daughter enjoy the dish. This is worth the sacrifice. Next, I would love to make crossiant.
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Miscellaneous jottings regarding teens.
The negative impacts of social media on teenagers are stronger for girls than for boys Jesse Mulligan on RNZ
Breaking beauty stereotypes for teens Nine To Noon on RNZ
Funding, training, collaboration and internships, logistics, and advocacy for policy.
Managed by a not-for-profit trust, The Big Idea provides resources (work opportunities, event listings, arts stories and creative inspiration) for the NZ creative sector, “including those seeking to turn their ‘big ideas’ into viable projects, careers and businesses”.
I thought it might be useful to have a list of NZ literary and cultural magazines.
If you know of any others, please do let me know.
New Zealand’s longest-running arts and literary journal: new fiction and poetry, biographical and critical essays, artist portfolios, cultural commentary, and reviews of recent books, art, film, drama and dance.
An online book-reviews-only extension of the biannual Landfall journal, LRO publishes six to eight reviews each month in addition to the reviews in the print edition. An archive of all previous online reviews is on the site.
“Our kaupapa is to offer a platform for a wide range of experiences, ideas, and voices – including talented emerging writers… punchy arts and cultural commentary in Aotearoa New Zealand, …”: personal essays, criticism and reviews, interviews, analysis, videos and podcasts, and live events (broadcast over the summer on RNZ).
A now-annual publication, Sport publishes short fiction, poetry, and nonfiction from New Zealand writers or writers with a New Zealand connection.
An open access, full text archive of Sport is hosted by Victoria University of Wellington Library’s New Zealand Electronic Text Collection.
Commits to publishing emerging creators as well as established writers and artists. Covers short stories, poetry, art, essays, interviews, and book reviews from Aotearoa New Zealand. Takahē is published in print in April and December, and online in August.
Ika publishes writers and artists from South Auckland, and from across Aotearoa and the Pacific – “to nourish and disseminate the arts with a Pacific focus from its home in Manukau”.
An e-publication of short stories and creative nonfiction from New Zealand and beyond.
Salient’s Guide to NZ Literary Journals
Writing about children’s books and their contexts, content and creation.
And then things get blurry. The following have literary content but are focused as much on news and current-affairs as they are concerned with books and letters.
New Zealand current affairs & cultural content from The Listener, Radio NZ, North & South, Metro, and (the now-discontinued) Paperboy.
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In 2018 Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is 10-16 o Mahura (10-16 September). The theme is “Kia Kaha te Reo Māori!”
Colleagues tell me LIANZA Otago/Southland are considering holding an event for librarians in late July in preparation for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. I’ll add the details here as soon as I can.
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Māori greetings and phrases from VUW (website, directory)
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Western Australia Distillery Trail
About the Trail
Back in 1972, a Californian fellow by the name of Raymond ‘Spike’ Dessert III, arrived in the Ord Valley and went about setting up a number of agricultural enterprises, growing everything from pumpkins and onions to corn.
By 1999 Spike and his wife Kae, decided to diversify and started their distillery, The Hoochery that has gone on to produce award winning rum that is served in some of the best restaurants in Europe.
These days there are distilleries from one end of Western Australia to the other, each drawing on its unique location and landscape to style their products and labels; from the deep forests of the south to the rugged landscapes of the Kimberley, coastal climes and even right in the heart of the city.
The entire trail is 4500km and all on sealed roads, with the exception of a few country driveways.
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When you think about treating patients with head injuries, using an emergency suction pump may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Certainly, airway is your main priority, but we tend to focus more on level of consciousness, spinal immobilization, and assessing for additional trauma than we do on portable suction.
But using an emergency suction pump is key to managing patients with head injuries. Today, we’ll discuss some of the critical steps in treating these devastating injuries.
The Brain: An Overview
The brain is divided into three main areas, each of which controls specific physiological processes. They are:
- Cerebellum – located beneath the occipital lobe; controls coordination and balance
- Cerebrum – divided into right and left hemispheres and is composed of the following lobes:
- Frontal – controls emotions, motor function, and the expression of speech on the dominant side (in most individuals, the left hemisphere)
- Parietal – controls sensory function and spatial orientation
- Temporal – regulates certain memory functions; contains the area for speech reception and integration in most individuals (all right-handed individuals and the majority of left-handed)
- Occipital – contains the visual center of the brain
- Brainstem – where the brain merges with the spinal cord. It is divided into the:
- Midbrain and upper pons – contain the reticular activating system, which is responsible for arousal and alertness
- Medulla oblongata – contains the cardiorespiratory centers
Traumatic injury to any part of the brain can lead to respiratory emergencies, by disrupting the control centers for respiration; by reducing the level of consciousness, leading to unprotected airways; or by impeding the sensory apparatus that monitors oxygen levels in the blood.
The First Step: A Thorough Assessment
As with any traumatic injury, the first step in treating head injuries involves a thorough patient assessment. Begin with the primary survey—the A, B, C, D, and E:
Airway: Check for patency; listen for noisy ventilations, which can indicate obstruction; and use your emergency suction pump to remove any blood, vomitus, or tissue that may be present.
Breathing: Evaluate respiratory function by assessing the rate, depth, and adequacy of breathing. Head injuries may produce abnormal breathing patterns, which include:
- Cheyne–Stokes – a cyclic pattern characterized by increases in rate and depth, followed by periods of apnea
- Ataxic breathing – an irregular form of Cheyne–Stokes respirations
- Cluster breathing – a cluster of irregular respirations, varying in depth, followed by periods of apnea
- Apneustic breathing – prolonged, gasping inspiration followed by brief, ineffective expirations
- Agonal respirations – deep, slow, shallow, and irregular breathing; may be gasping
Circulation: The goal in head trauma is to maintain a systolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg, to prevent secondary brain injury. A slow, forceful pulse may result from intracranial hypertension, possibly indicating impending herniation.
Disability: Assess the level of consciousness and determine the position on the Glasgow Coma Scale. Record each component of the score individually, to gauge changes in the patient’s condition over time.
Exposure/Environment: Check for any additional traumatic injuries. The primary assessment should be followed by a thorough secondary assessment, to include a SAMPLE history (symptoms, allergies, medications, past history, last meal, and events). Be sure to reassess continuously, because the patient’s condition can change rapidly.
The Second Step: Managing the Airway
Patients with traumatic head injuries are prone to respiratory emergencies. An unprotected airway, secondary to loss of consciousness, is predisposed to obstruction, from the tongue, hemorrhage, or vomit. Your emergency suction pump is a critical tool in managing these tenuous airways.
Recognize the signs of respiratory distress. They include:
- Mild anxiety
- Minimal cyanosis
- Tachycardia, possible chest tightness
- Altered breath sounds
- Decreased O2 saturation
Stay alert for signs of respiratory failure and be prepared to intubate. Signs of failure include:
- Altered mental status, which may also be caused by the head trauma
- Retractions or use of accessory muscles
- Tachycardia >130 bpm
- Decreased O2 saturation, even with oxygen therapy
- Pale skin and diaphoresis
- Absent breath sounds
- Abnormal respiratory patterns
If the patient requires an advanced airway, be sure to keep the suction unit nearby. You will need it to maintain patency while you assemble your equipment, to visualize the cords prior to tube placement, and to ensure the airway remains clear, once the patient has been intubated.
Your emergency suction pump is part of each critical step in treating patients with head injuries, so be sure to bring the unit along. Better yet, include a suction unit in your trauma bag so that it accompanies you on every trauma call.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma, MOSBY JEMS, Elsevier.

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Team Sukkel Sukkel’s Francois Theron and Fritz Pienaar obliterated the field completing Stage Three in 03 hours 03 minutes 27 seconds, securing their second stage victory for the weekend. They also claimed the overall victory for all three days in an impressive combined time of 09 hours 56 minutes 59 seconds over 210km. “Our legs came together today,” says Theron. “It was a great finish after three days of racing. We didn’t really train, but the trails made up for it. The FNB W2W MTB Adventure was a lot of fun.”
“Francois’ legs were around the whole weekend. Mine only came today,” laughs Pienaar. “Stage Three is the real play day for me. The single track is great. It’s the perfect end to the weekend. The FNB W2W MTB Adventure was amazing.”
Team Dream Real Digital’s Waldo Zevenster and Carl Toua secured the second spot on the podium after three days of racing, with Team Stoneys’ Vernon Visser and Tim Ellerbeck coming in third.
Team Like Mother Like Daughter’s Lolita Van Aardt and Simone Rhoda Van Aardt secured victory in the women’s race completing three days of racing in a combined time of 12 hours 20 minutes 43 seconds. “I’m not in the greatest shape this year,” laughs Lolita. “Simone killed me. She’s super strong. Wines2Whales is a great event for families. There are fathers riding with sons, while brothers and sisters also team up. It is great for the whole family. The stages aren’t too long. I would suggest that you train though. It really does make the event more enjoyable.”
Team Oakley Group Girls’ Janine Muller and Mari du Toit secured the second spot on the podium, with Team Wines2Whales’ Erica Green and Reinette Geldenhuis finishing third.
Team Rotsvas’ Anton and Adrienne Moolman claimed victory in the mixed team category completing all three stages in a deserving combined time of 10 hours 40 minutes 12 seconds. “Today was nice and fast,” says Adrienne. “We took advantage of the technical sections. Wines2Whales is really nice. It’s good riding and the chill zones are great.”
“This is definitely one of the best events in the country,” says Anton. “I’ll recommend it to all riders.”
Theresa Ralph and Hamish Knowles of Team Galileo Risk claimed the second spot on the podium after three days of racing, while Team Boys & Bikes’ Petrus and Yzette Oelofse finished third.
“Mountain Biking is a growing sport in South Africa with an increasingly diverse appeal and we are delighted to provide this incredible platform. We would like to congratulate the winners of the Adventure stage and all the participants who came out this year,” said Mike Vacy-Lyle, CEO FNB Business.

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Banana boats are a gourmet camping dessert. We’re talking a step up from the old standby s’mores. They’re basically a banana stuffed with marshmallows and chocolate chips. What’s not to love? If you’re camping or near an open fire, make one! Not outdoorsy? You can microwave them, instead!
The first time I made Banana Boats was during a camp out when I was a Girl Scout. It’s a dessert that was probably created by campers with a sweet tooth. Just because you don’t have an oven to bake doesn’t mean you can’t have dessert!
Being a fan of the outdoors and camping, I have certainly made these over an open fire but you don’t need a campfire to achieve the same result. Sure, a grill works very well but I’ve even taken it a step further and used an even more modern convenience – the microwave!
I think the original makes a better dessert (which might just be due to the satisfaction of making something so delicious outdoors). Either way, if you’re looking for an easy dessert that your kids will love, this is a good choice – even with “allergy-free” substitutes!
Here are a few specialty ingredients you will need to make these banana boats:
- 1 medium banana unpeeled
- 1/2 tablespoon sunflower butter
- 2 teaspoons "safe" semi-sweet chocolate chips I use Enjoy Life chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons "safe" mini marshmallows
- Aluminum Foil if making over a campfire or on the grill
For the campfire or grill: Peel a 1 inch strip from the inside curve of the banana leaving the end attached to the rest of the peeling.
Cut a wedge lengthwise from the banana; reserve the cut out portion for later.
Spread the sunflower butter in the cavity. Then place the chocolate chips the marshmallows on top of the sunflower butter. Cover with the banana cut-out and then with the peeling.
Wrap in aluminum foil and place over hot coals for 5-10 minutes.
Peel back the aluminum foil on the top, then the portion of the banana peeling that has already been peeled back. Eat the gooey banana right out of the remaining peeling. Enjoy!
For the microwave: Follow the steps above but instead of step 4, microwave on high for 45-60 seconds.
Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 banana boat, calories: 220, fat calories: 60, total fat: 7 grams, saturated fat: 2 g, cholesterol: 0 g, sodium: 40 mg, total carbs: 39, fiber: 4.5 g,sugar: 23 g, protein: 3.5 g


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Warm welcoming jazz vibes fill this cafe that’s been a part of the community fabric for over twenty years. Serving coffee drinks named for iconic musicians and a menu filled with breakfast and lunch favorites, Golden Thyme is also a vital link to the historic Rondo neighborhood. Once the heart of a Black community, the Rondo neighborhood was ripped apart when Interstate 94 was constructed right through the middle of it. Now, as the area experiences a wave of gentrification, Golden Thyme remains an anchor to the neighborhood’s history while also making space for its present and future. Plus, the loaded hashbrowns are crispy decadence.
An old fashioned corner scoop shop, 2 Scoops stocks all the good flavors from classic chocolate to special mixes like banana cream pie, studded with Nilla wafers and a marshmallow ripple. In addition to the inner-kid pleasing scoops, there’s a whole savory menu of portable snacks like pizza and spicy hot links.
This wildly popular vegan eatery draws people from all over the Twin Cities for its clever takes on comfort food like a double-stacked burger special sauce and cauliflower Buffalo wings and more. J. Selby's also a kid’s menu and treats like shakes and soyclones (kinda like a blizzard without the pesky dairy.)
Hamburguesas El Gordo
Grab one of these mega burgers with both hands and don’t set it down until you’re ready to walk away. Stuffed inside two buns is a mountain of goodies including cheese, sauce, shaved thin onions, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, ham, bacon, and a beefy little patty. Even when not feasting on the eponymous burger at Hamburguesas El Gordo, the menu here is filled with hunger crushing options, like Mexican street-style hot dogs and an entire box filled with tacos. It’s no wonder this burgeoning local chain is continually growing.


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Of course, we found out how to get to the island and its lighthouse. The know-it-all-lady in the hotel parlor the previous day was actually extremely helpful, and by the time we escaped her soap-box, we had the phone number of a boat captain who took groups out to the island for short day-trips. So the next morning I watched the sunrise, we messed around for awhile, and then headed for the dock.
It's about a 45-minute trip out from Northport Harbor to what the locals call "The Sandhills." En route, we saw a flock of golden plover -- practically a life bird for me, since I have never been far enough north to see them in breeding plumage in the summer; that ubiquitous Atlantic seaboard resident, the willet; and high, high in the sky, so high that you couldn't have seen them unless you were scanning the blue with binoculars, a circling pair of eagles. The other ten or so passengers on the boat looked politely when I offered them the opportunity to see the eagles, and then went back to their conversation.
Their purpose was to ride the boat, make the ten-minute walk from the island beach to the lighthouse, and ride the boat back again. I'm never sure how people manage in the world when they don't bother to look at anything -- they missed the the plovers, the willet, and most of the island. Well, we missed most of the island, too -- but we did get to stay for a couple of hours, since the captain was willing to leave us there while he took the others back, and make a return trip just for us. I would have happily stayed an entire day.
Mostly we just walked and savored our time as the only two people on a tiny island off another island, our only company the 40-50 great blue herons fishing in the bay, The lighthouse has been closed for several decades, but there was a time when someone lived out there alone all summer. I wonder if he walked the perimeter of the island every day to shake off the boredom. Or maybe the morning and evening skies were enough.

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Women are much more likely to stress over their appearance and let their flaws affect their self-esteem. According to the New York Post, social media has distorted women's self-worth, and it is taking a toll on their mental health.
A research study conducted in 2018 revealed because of the filters and model-type women on social media, 80% of women said they felt they needed to have a flawless face and thin body to be attractive.
Instagram Influencer Wants Women To Embrace Real Self-Love
Joanna Kenny, creator of the movement #porenotflaws, wants women to embrace their imperfections and love themselves for who they are, flaws in all. She posted a series of videos with her facial hair, suggesting she loves herself, even with visible chin and upper lip hair.
Like most women, Kenny thought she had to shave/wax her facial hair to be considered attractive. She did it for years to make her husband happy, thinking that's what he wanted her to do. Then one day, she stopped doing it.
One day, Joanna discovered there was a chin hair she didn't pluck. Instead of frantically plucking it off, she let it go. And she decided not to remove her facial hair anymore. She needed a change. She expected her partner to oppose the idea of her having facial hair. Instead, he supported it and asked her why she ever felt the need to remove it.
Now, she's calling on all women to stop removing their facial hair, because they don't need to have no hair on their face to feel good about themselves.
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Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is preparing to repair and rebuild parts of its electric system as Hurricane Ian takes aim at Florida’s west coast as a high-end Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge, significant flooding and numerous tornados are expected to cause extensive damage to the electrical infrastructure.
Members of FPL’s restoration workforce – which is now more than 19,000 strong, including mutual assistance from 30 states – worked throughout the night and throughout Wednesday morning to restore power after Hurricane Ian’s fast-moving feeder bands raced throughout parts of South Florida ahead of the storm’s landfall – the beginning of what’s expected to be a challenging road ahead as Florida braces for Ian’s full impact.
The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center, issued at 11 a.m., indicates that Hurricane Ian will soon make landfall along Florida’s west coast near Charlotte County and follow a path similar to Hurricane Charley in 2004.
“Hurricane Ian intensified overnight and is now stronger and significantly larger than 2004’s Hurricane Charley, which decimated communities along Florida’s west coast. We urge our customers to not let their guard down and to continue to make safety their highest priority as Hurricane Ian makes landfall,” said Eric Silagy, chairman and CEO of FPL. “The days ahead will no doubt be challenging and life-altering for many of our fellow Floridians, but please know that we will get through this together and FPL will not stop working until every customer is safely restored.”
“I want to extend my gratitude to the crews from FPL and around the nation who are already working tirelessly to restore power, and our work is just beginning,” Silagy said. “The strength and potential path of Hurricane Ian have been compared to Hurricane Charley, which many remember for the devastation it caused along the west coast in 2004. Much like Charley, Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic winds and storm surge will mean parts of our system will need to be fully rebuilt, and I want our customers to know that we will not rest until everyone’s power has been restored.”
As conditions continue to rapidly deteriorate and crews are unable to deploy due to dangerous conditions, FPL will work remotely, using smart grid technology, to restore power where possible. In some areas, customers could experience more than one outage as severe weather bands continue to move through. Due to the destructive nature of this storm, dangerous conditions could last for several days and cause outage counts to fluctuate
When winds drop below 35 miles per hour, FPL will conduct damage assessments with field crews. These assessments, which include data gathered from a fleet of drones, help the company assign the right crews and right equipment to the right place and give customers a more accurate estimate of when the company will complete restoration in each region.
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Brian Wilson live at the roxy is not the pet sounds live album. I think that one is called Brian Wilson plays Pet sounds.
This album (2 cd's) contains more. a lot of beach boy stuff (California Girls, Don't worry Baby, I Get Around, Good Vibes, Help Me Rhonda. Barbra Ann, Do it Again, Surfer Girl etc.) including some songs from pet sounds (Let's go away for a while, Pet Sounds, God Only Knows, Sloop John B, Caroline no and Wouldn't it be nice)
It also has some covers and some of Brians Solo stuff.
I really like how he covers "Brian Wilson" by the Barnakedladies,then segs into "'Til I die," one of those great late '60s/early '70s songs you guys were talking about.
I'm surprised nobody mentioned the "Smiley Smile"/"Smile"-era earlier. I love "Heros and Villains." That ranks right up there with "God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations." In fact, I think it surpases both of them. "Wonderful" is also a great song. If you want to get a good compilation that goes past the surf hits and really reflects Brian's genius, get "Beach Boys Classics Selected by Brian Wilson." Excellent intro. Far better than Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & Greatest Hits Vol. 2.


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The demo contains the game’s tutorial and the first few levels of play. It’s a dungeon crawler and you hack-n-slash your way through stages of enemies. You can replay any of the game’s levels to try and clear the monsters faster, and your best times are saved. I don’t usually play Japanese RPGs, but I had fun with this demo.
Some of the dialog is downright hilarious because of its translation; it’s worth playing just to read the story.


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17 YO Kai lives on the streets. The night Rod, his 12 YO autistic brother, comes looking for him, the two steal, crash a car and die. Searching for Rod, Kai finds himself in Hades where he meets dead Bilby-G. As their adventures continue, these youngsters are magically transformed to what they were before Kai became a street-boy and Bilby G. became anorexic. In their efforts to find Rod, the youngsters come across some of the mythical characters as described by Kai’s Greek grandmother before she died: a multi-headed dog. A blind prophet. Twin whirlpools. Three goddesses. A dangerous sea-nymph. The powerful sea-god and his evil one- eyed son.
(This novel’s journey consisting of 47 poems that trace their journey through the underworld) is based on some of the mythical creatures from Homer’s “Odyssey”
‘In Hades’ a verse novel.
Reviewed by David Campbell.
Homer’s Odyssey might seem an odd choice as the basis for a story written for young adults, but if that classic poem were to be described as the original ‘road movie’ then what Goldie Alexander has achieved with her verse novel In Hades suddenly begins to make a lot of sense. Over the years there have been many famous road movies, from our own Mad Max and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, to the likes of Hollywood’s Easy Rider, Thelma and Louise, Rain Man, and Little Miss Sunshine.
That’s a fairly mixed bag, but the common thread throughout is the journey undertaken by the central characters, a journey of discovery and self-revelation. Alexander has explored the complex notion of redemption though the adventures of Kai, a 17-year-old boy who, in a daring plot-twist, dies at the very beginning of the story when he crashes a stolen car. Kai’s younger brother Rod, who is autistic, is also killed in the crash, and it is Kai’s search for Rod in Hades that leads him to encounter all manner of monsters and physical challenges that have to be overcome.
But In Hades is not just a gripping adventure tale, it’s also a love story, for Kai meets up with the anorexic Bilby-G, and their journey together becomes one of mutual self-discovery.
This is an ambitious project, and one of the keys to its success is the poetry, for Alexander has effectively managed the difficult feat of marrying the action (and the romance) to the rhythms and cadences of the verse. The book is not one poem, but 49 of them, each with its own distinctive structure and voice. So we begin with the dramatically brief opening (The Accident), which scatters words on the page as we might imagine the shattered wreckage of the car strewn across the road, and then moves to the more tightly structured, yet still confused, second poem (After!), in which Kai comes to the realisation that he is dead.
Bilby-G arrives on the scene in poem 15 (Meeting Bilby-G), but before then we have learnt something of Kai’s troubled background, most of his problems arising after his step-father walks out (he doesn’t know his biological father) and takes up with another woman who rejects the two boys. Kai’s experiences during this time will resonate with quite a few young people and provide a useful basis for discussion, the poem titles alone striking a chord…for example Sleeping Out, Street Kids, and No Fixed Address.
The rest of the book follows Kai and Bilby-G as they are, in a sense, reborn, rediscovering the people they were before their lives went downhill. We learn what brought Bilby-G to this point, and begin to see the degree of guilt that haunts both of them and the truth that has to be faced, best summed up by an old man they meet along the way who tells them that they must seek forgiveness and then forgive themselves if they are to find peace. The physical challenges they encounter, which include a dangerous sea voyage involving whirlpools, sea nymphs (shades of Ulysses and the Sirens) and, finally, a one-eyed monster, provide the means to this end.
The book operates on several levels. Firstly, there’s the “What happens next?” element of the story itself, finding out who (and what) Kai and Bilby-G meet, and how they react. Then there’s the background, the events that led up to their deaths and the sort of people they were…there’s ample material for debate in the way they interacted with their families and the understanding they eventually come to about that. And finally there’s the poetry itself, with the multitude of formats providing the stimulus for discussion about the use of language and poetic structure to enhance the ancient art of story-telling.
This last, for me, is the most interesting, but that won’t be the case for everyone. Responses to poetry are, naturally, very subjective, and the challenge for those unfamiliar with the genre will be to come to some understanding of what the writer is trying to do. That doesn’t mean universal agreement, of course, and there are certainly some sections that I would have tackled differently, but that is where verse can add an extra dimension to the tale being told. There is considerable value, and much to be learned, in teasing out the various techniques employed and looking at possible alternatives. That not only enhances appreciation, but prompt readers to take an interest in having a go for themselves.
The inventive use of language is a powerful instrument, and I recommend In Hades as something out of the ordinary that should provide an excellent source of stimulating material for a variety of young adult readers.
David Campbell is a nationally recognized writer. He divides his time between poetry (both traditional and free verse), short stories, and newspaper articles.
A novel written in verse is a good way to introduce teenage readers to poetry, especially if the plot and issues are relevant to this age group. In Hades by Goldie Alexander is a good example of a verse novel that will reach young readers as it combines colloquial and poetic language. Based loosely around Homer’s ancient epic, The Odyssey, the story involves Kai, a homeless boy and Bilby G, an anorexic girl. The two find themselves flung together in the underworld, in a series of dramatic, after-death experiences, with goddesses, a sea nymph and other strange, myth-like creatures. These dramatic events lead to some self revelation by the central characters and this is the purpose of the narrative. If the cover design doesn’t frighten you, or draw you in, the inside pages just might.
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Review: In Hades from Kids Book Reviews
In Hades is the new fantasy YA verse novel written by the talented and successful Australian author Goldie Alexander. YA verse novels have become increasingly popular and successful in Australia and overseas. As Goldie expressed in her guest post on KBR on 27 October, “we live in an age where more people are being published but fewer have time to read”. So, what better way to reach young adult, reluctant and male readers than to write a condensed (In Hades is 15,000 words) and engaging novel?
The first short chapter draws the reader in with a fast description of a car accident. Seventeen-year-old Kai is killed. He’s a street kid who steals a car to go on a joyride with his autistic younger brother Rod who also dies. From there, the story takes up in Hades, an in-between place in the afterlife that will determine Kai’s fate.
Whilst anxious about the whereabouts of his brother, he meets an anorexic girl who initially doesn’t speak. He names her Bilby.G after the bilby tattoo on her shoulder. They encounter an old blind man who tells them they are in Hades, the isle of the dead, and they must seek forgiveness for their earthly deeds before their souls will rest in peace.
Kai and Bilby.G lived unhappily and tormented and died prematurely and perhaps unfairly. They embark on a journey through Hades, overcoming Odyssean adventures and obstacles whilst learning to forgive others and themselves.
Alexander has woven their experience with parallels of the sea journey Ulysses, in Homer’s epic poem Ulysses, took on his way home to Ithaca. Kai’s Greek grandmother had told him epic tales of the creatures in Ulysses’ adventures that Kai must now confront. Kai and Bilby.G learn to show courage, strength, love and forgiveness – attributes they lacked before they died. It’s also about taking responsibility for their actions and redemption.
The characters of Kai and Bilby.G are convincing. They were risk-taking, self-centred teenagers before their somewhat unexpected deaths, unaware of the effect their actions had on others.
Although the setting of Hades is magical and fictional, the growth of the characters whilst in Hades, their feelings and emotions, are realistic and have the reader caring about their destinies. The setting has a surreal aura about it and the reader feels as if they too are navigating the mystical sense of place that is akin to shifting sands.
The plot addresses serious issues and themes presented in poetic form and layout, giving the text a fluidity and continuity that keeps the reader engrossed. Each of the continuing 49 chapters are individually formatted, maintaining reader interest and simplifying the layout.
Unlike prose, the poetic language in the verse is tight and cleverly honed so it resonates and delivers the required impact, especially in chapter one.
Serious issues such as drug use, family breakdown and rejection, eating disorders, disability and self-harm are skillfully woven into the storyline without being too overpowering, yet they are able to capture the essence of the characters’ back stories and current journey. The darker issues are balanced with the possibility of hope, romance, trust and forgiveness.
In Hades is a lovely novel and has much to teach teenagers about the journey of life and the consequences of choices made.
by Susan Whelan
In Hades by Goldie Alexander, illustrated by Aaron Pocock (Celapene Press)
Kai’s family is fractured. So is he. With his parents’ separation all his high achievements mean nothing. He sinks into a world of despair. Drugs and every other kind of abuse possible is called on to try and block out what once was. It is on a bad day that he steals the car. The worst part is that his autistic brother Rod is with him when it crashes.
The story is about what happens to Kai’s soul after the crash and what he needs to do to redeem himself, to allow it to rest in peace. His quest through the underworld to find Rod is filled with guilt, determination, pain and discovery. He meets another lost soul, whom he names Bilby-G. An anorexic, she too, is on the same journey through guilt, and together they slowly come to terms with what it is they’re facing.
Alexander uses her knowledge of Greek myths and characters with great skill to incorporate allusions to accent her main characters’ challenges and struggles.
This outstanding verse novel could be seen as Goldie Alexander’s best piece of work yet. Even the positioning of the text upon the page is done with careful consideration. This device contributes tremendously to the overall effect on the reader’s impression of what is being shown. The fine-line, black and white illustrations by Aaron Pocock, perfectly complement the text.
Themes that flow through the work are those of self-discovery, family, trust, love, and forgiveness: of others and their human weaknesses, but mostly of oneself.
by Anastasia Gonis
ISBN 978-0-9750742-6-8 (pbk)
ISBN 978-0-9750742-5-1 (ebook)

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AFT President Randi Weingarten’s latest column outlines the urgency of using our voices—our votes—in this life-changing election, when we will make a choice “between President Donald Trump, who has trafficked in chaos, fear, lies and division, and former Vice President Joe Biden, who seeks to reverse Trump’s failures on COVID-19 and the economy, and to unite and uplift the American people.” Besides the four crises we face—a pandemic, an economic crisis, racism and a climate emergency—democracy itself is on the ballot, as Trump continues to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the election.
In her September New York Times column, AFT President Randi Weingarten says that going back to school has never looked like it does now. Weingarten explains that because of President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus, which has been chaotic, contradictory and inept, and the lack of federal guidance and funding, we’re seeing a patchwork of school reopening plans across the country.
The AFT Washington executive board is interested in what types of communications are most effective in reaching members. It appears that we are not reaching everyone and often hear that members have not seen certain communications. To this end, the board developed a survey to find out what your preferences are in terms of e-mail, social media, print, etc. We would appreciate it if you would please take a couple of minutes to answer this short on-line survey so we are able to be efficient and effective in our communications to you. Thank you!
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I would like to cover some of the checks that need to be made after an aircraft has sat through the winter months. It is also a good idea to do this before you pack your gear to go flying. I myself have learned most of these lessons the hard way throughout the years. I have lost control horns, broken hinges, failed battery packs, broken fuel tanks, and this is the very short list. The best way to be safe and also to ensure a fun day at the field is to use a checklist.
When you pick up any piece of your aircraft first give it a good visual inspection. Look for defects in the covering or paint that may point to a structural problem underneath. Many a time one of the kids or family pet has knocked over a fuselage or wing by accident and just stood it back up without telling a sole.
Be sure to always give things like your vertical and horizontal stab a good tug to see if they are secured correctly.
Grab all control surfaces and give them a pull to check your hinges. This used to be quite an issue back when we would epoxy in nylon hinges. Todays hinges are much better but should still be checked every time we prepare to fly.
Look at the control linkage and how it is attached to the control surfaces. You should give control horns a little flex to look for cracks. It is much better that it cracks in the shop than in the air. This check also will show if any mounting screws have loosened in previous flights. Of course this is the time to look at clevises and ball links too. This has been the demise of many an aircraft.
I generally go inside to the servos and radio gear at this point.
There are many different ways to mount your gear depending on the aircrafts size, design, type of radio, etc… What we are looking for basically though is that servos are mounted and secured as per the equipment’s manufacturer. Do the same little flex that you did on your control horns to the servo arm. Check the connection between the servo arm and the linkage. Once again clevises and ball links are fairly common here. If you are using an adjustable collar type that has a set screw to clamp the control rod into place then be certain to put a screwdriver or allen wrench on it and make sure it is tight. A common sign of this being a problem is if you keep having to trim the aircraft the same way repeatedly. I once had to keep trimming up elevator time and time again until I eventually ran out of trim after a few laps around the field.
Now check that the battery pack is secured along with the receiver and speed control if you are using one. I like to have these wrapped in foam to reduce the vibration from the airframe transferring to them. I then will snuggly but not tight zip tie them to the structure to ensure no shifting during flight. There is no worse feeling than pulling up into a loop and having your battery pack come unplugged. I did this too. We watched as it looped and looped until the wind carried it far far away.
Check all of your radio systems connectors and be certain that they are plugged in correctly and tightly. If you are using servo extensions it is a good idea to use heat shrink tubing to keep them from coming apart.
Check fuel tanks for leaks, if your aircraft is so equipped. This is usually pretty easy. I quick look at the airframe will generally show if it is being saturated with fuel. Fuel lines can be stretched a bit to make sure that they are not rotten. I usually replace mine every season regardless.
Your engine or motor needs to be pulled on a bit to make certain that it has not vibrated loose. The prop and spinner should also receive the same pull and tug.
Wheels should turn freely and the locking collars checked. Unless you want to fly a flight thinking about how you are going to land without a wheel. With “Is this the last flight on this one?” going through your mind.
Now is the time to check all those batteries one last time. I like to use a battery checking device that will put a load on the pack. This will ensure that your charger was working properly and that your battery pack is in good condition. Checking them with a load will let you know very quickly if you have a bad cell in your pack.
These are simply what I do to make sure that I will have full control over my airplanes every time I go to the field. Losing control not only costs you an aircraft in most cases but is extremely dangerous. Any aircraft out of control is going to cause damage and possibly fatalities. It only takes 5 minutes to run through a quick checklist while you are loading up and you will stand a better chance at having a fun day.
Happy Flying and be safe out there!
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By Casey Corey
Our original Modern Flying Geese quilt: this quilt design was something I just couldn’t get out of my head. I had these honey bears on the shelf and I knew they were perfect to bring a sweet babe some cuddles and security. Once the quilt design and fabric were decided, the color way came together very quickly: neutrals, yellows, oranges, and red.
The background cream on this quilt is a gorgeous linen. The linen varies the texture and adds such softness to white, yellow, orange, and red cottons.
The binding on this quilt is a really fun orange with specks of gold and orange. It is, of course, hand stitched for a smooth finish.
But the star of the show? The honey bears. They really put this quilt together- the perfect nap time quilt that brings your child comfort and safety. This quilt is the toddler size: 40” x 50”. Its big enough to grow with your babe, but not too big.
Kids love routine and knowing what to expect. When you’re able to provide them with the same quilt at every nap, they associate that quilt with a sense of peace and security. The quilt eventually signals quiet, rest, and sweet dreams. Or maybe it becomes the perfect quilt for building a fort to house all your babe’s baby dolls. But that’s the magic of childhood, isn’t? It’s all up for grabs.
The modern flying geese quilt is available in both the baby (40” x 40”) and toddler (40” x 50”) sizes at Casey Sheila Quilts. The color scheme and fabrics are completely customizable. We love to design quilts to match your babe’s lullaby, favorite bed time story, or nursery. Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org. We can’t wait to work with you.


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Vista Tower, Chicago
In April 2016, plans were announced for Vista Tower, a 95-storey luxury residential high-rise building in Chicago. The building will consist of more than 1.9 mn sq. ft of accommodation, and at nearly 1,200 ft in height, will be the third tallest skyscraper in the city.
The tower has been designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang, of Studio Gang Architects, to reflect the geometric properties of the 'frustum'. This is a shape often found in crystals and gemstones, and according to the designer it will be used to 'capture and highlight the building's sweeping views of the skyline, river and lake'.
With more than 20 penthouses, including a $17.1 mn two-floor apartment, Vista Tower will feature the highest concentration of full-floor penthouses with unobstructed 360-degree views in the U.S., according to the developer, Magellan Development Group. The penthouses will be blank canvases, allowing residents to 'create their own mansions in the sky'.
Kathleen Dauber, partner at Hirsch Bender Associates said: “We worked with Studio Gang to ensure all the interiors of Vista Tower complement the architectural designs of Jeanne Gang and are clean, streamlined, open and modern to maximise the space and draw the eyes toward the breathtaking views beyond.”
The tower looks set to become the most luxurious residences in Chicago, with private dining room, wine storage facilities, game room, city and sky lounges, theatre, massage rooms, private training space, and an expansive outdoor terrace. Situated in the Lakeshore East neighbourhood, the developers promise that as 'a true village within the city, Vista Tower residents will enjoy the genuine community atmosphere that Lakeshore East offers'.
The completion of Vista Tower will also represent increased connectivity for Chicago. Located at the end of Upper Wacker Drive, Vista will be the final link between Lakeshore East and the rest of the city. The green spaces within the community will be connected to a new access point on the Chicago Riverwalk via a pedestrian and automobile route that will pass directly through the middle of the tower at the ground level.
The anticipated project cost is $950 mn and it is excepted to be completed in 2020.
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HELENA – The state is asking a federal court to dismiss former Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill’s request that it intervene in pending complaint over a large campaign donation.
Last month, Hill asked the U.S. District Court in Helena to block the commissioner of political practices from acting on a complaint over a $500,000 donation to the Hill campaign.
The donation came after a federal judge briefly struck down Montana’s campaign donation limits. A federal appeals court is reviewing that decision.
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A previous Nasa design went through a half year assembling a sparkle bomb trap to trap cheats after a few packages were stolen from his doorstep.
The gadget, covered up in an Apple Homepod box, utilized four cell phones, a circuit board and 1lb (453g) of sparkle.
Stamp Rober, who is presently a YouTuber, got the first cheats on his home surveillance camera.
He chose to make a move after the police said they were not able explore the case.
He planned the intricate bomb with the goal that it would be enacted when the bundle in which it was covered up was opened by criminals. The telephone cameras and receivers would record the occasion.
The gadget contained an accelerometer to identify movement.
At the point when the bundle was jarred, the gadget would check the GPS flag to check whether it had been moved from its spot.
On the off chance that it had, it would send a flag to initiate the telephones and begin recording.
The sparkle was in a container that spun round on an engine when discharged as the crate was opened.
The gadget was likewise built to squirt a container of solid smelling fart shower like clockwork.


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text: Funeral Ikos was written in 1981 when Tavener was 37. It is a serene setting of words which are probably unfamiliar to most of us and which a simple statement of the reward in Paradise for the Righteous Ones. The music shows the influence of Stravinsky, who used a similar homophonic style for some of this religious settings, but Tavener's music is, in this piece, much simpler harmonically. Indeed much of it is in unison allowing the full impact of the words to shine through. Nevertheless there is no doubt that the sensitive musicality, in which the sounds are almost just an accompaniment to the words, can only have been achieved by an extraordinary sensitive composer of deep religious conviction.

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How the Grinch shared Christmas: DES students spread kindness
Every morning for the last month, as students arrive for school at Destin Elementary they are met by neon signs reading, “Vote Here, 50 cents: Cop vs. Boss.” The signs are held by third and fourth grade students who are part of the Random Acts of Kindness Kids (RAKK) club. Their goal? To raise money for children in need by pitting Principal Al Gardner against OCSO Deputy Sonya Shepard in a contest for who will dress up as the Grinch on the last day of school before the Christmas break. Whoever gets the most votes and raises the most money will don the green costume and hand out candy canes to all the students in the school during lunch.
The RAKK club got its start this school year with fourth grader Erik Scott. For years he and his sister were challenged by their mother to carry out random acts of kindness every Wednesday, and this year Erik wanted to include the entire school in the kindness scheme.
“I made them do random act of kindness on Wednesdays, we called them hump day challenges,” said Erik’s mother Tami Scott. “At the beginning of the school year he said, ‘Mommy let’s take this to the school so that everybody can do the hump day challenge.’” Thus the RAKK club was born.
When asked why he started the RAKK club at school, Erick said he just wants to help people.
“There’s a lot of people who are unfortunate in our lives and we want to help,” he said. “And whoever joined it we wanted to rub off on them and pay it forward.”
When asked how these service projects affect him and his classmates, Erik said all the kids at school love the projects and are eager to get involved.
“They tell me in a different way how they love it,” he said. “They say, ‘Oh yeah I’m going to be in it, it’s a really good idea.’”
But, Erik said the best part of serving others is the joy it brings.
“They make me feel very happy to see that smile on their face,” he said.
With just two weeks of fundraising complete, the young philanthropists have already raised $200 for other children in their school. Tami explained that the school counselor gathered a list of children in need with age, gender and favorite cartoon character and placed a card on an angel tree. From that tree, the RAKK club has been able to purchase PJ’s for 9 students so far and hopes to add more before next week’s PJ day event Thursday.
“We will turn around and buy PJ’s for kids because it is PJ day at the school, which is also the Grinch Day,” said Tami. “We have all the PJ’s purchased and we are going to combine them with donated books and DVDs for a big present for each kid in need at the school.”
The RAKK club has truly hit the ground running this year with 45 students participating in area service projects such as the Crop Drop, visiting nursing homes and now the PJ fundraiser.
“They just do nice things for people without any expectation of a reward,” Principal Al Gardner said of the club. “It’s a way for kids to develop a sense of, ‘Let’s do something nice for somebody, let’s help somebody a little less fortunate than ourselves.’”
To donate to the Grinch PJ Fund call Tami Scott at 850-687-1835.

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