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Transparency & Privacy By Design: Workable Mobile Privacy Laws
Presumably without geolocating ourselves today on Capitol Hill (outside of a Ukrainian TV crew's short interview in the halls of the Dirksen where we admittedly fired up an iPhone), we covered the United States Senate's Mobile Technology & Privacy Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology & the Law hearing. Seeking to garner information from the public and private sectors on privacy issues for users of smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices at large, the US Senate is mobilizing for reasonableness and fair-use practices within the exploding mobile application and device industry. Heading into the hearing, much concern has been levied at providers and mobile device and application usage of geolocation and other personal, private data in ways often entirely unknown to the end-user. With panelists from the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission providing a Federal perspective, and industry consultants, public policy think tanks and high-level reps from Google and Apple (internally referred to as "Gapple" by us here at ConsultED) all offering opinion and fielding Senate inquiry, here is the take from our Capitol coverage beat.
Senator Patrick Leahy (D - Vermont) outlines the crux of the issues as the potential for tracking, storing and reselling data without users' consent, that sensitive user data may be maintained by providers in unencrypted formats, and that the sale of location data without consumer knowledge results in the receipt of unsolicited ads by third parties. What is striking to us as technologists as well as citizens is the current conditions of data sharing responsibility: as we users of mobile devices and applications give up our information, there are seemingly little to no legal restrictions in place to prevent that data from being shared with other third-party businesses. Our attending Federal Regulatory Agency representatives admitted as much, but also provided the Subcommittee with some scope and direction on how the issues might be addressed. Led by Senator and Subcommittee Chairman Al Franken (D - Minnesota), the hearings commenced as Senator Franken excellently condensed the Government's footing in that the 4th Amendment doesn't apply to companies, and the Freedom of Information Act does not apply to Silicon Valley.
Jessica Rich (Deputy Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, FTC) stated that consumers seem to have no idea the layers involved in the sharing of their data and emphasized tackling consumer privacy concerns early on in product design. Devices must be developed from the beginning to maximize user safety without "inhibiting innovation". Jason Weinstein (Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, DOJ) noted that while there are no restrictions against 3rd party selling, sharing and distribution of your information there are restrictions preventing unjustified sharing with government agencies. He also expressed that federal law does not currently require a company to disclose a data breach and there is a need for regulations governing each of these situations, pointing out that he was unaware of any legal requirement for set data security standards of the provider companies, instead setting their own policies in this regard based on thier own assessments.
Senator Tom Coburn (M.D., R - OK) inquired with the agencies as to what tools by way of statutes, without detriment to public use of these technologies, are needed in better dealing with these issues. For Rich and the FTC, they have been utilizing with a degree of success Section 5 of the FTC Act, but reiterated several items for the Senate to consider when scoping a resolution: upfront disclosure with clearer privacy agreements that users could more easily understand, improving the interaction between the providers and the users, and what is not necessary for the business model of the company then by default make it unnecessary for any other use, and better data retention policies (he interesting counterpoint here by the industry is that such data retention policies actually increase the risk for being hacked, and privacy being comprised more largely). For the Justice Department, Weinstein stated the need for federal legal requirements, asking for a strengthening of the 1030 Act for deterrents and consequences and for a better balance of data retention policies between users, law enforcement and industry. Coburn also fairly reminded that we cannot request standards for security breaches, etc. that the federal government cannot uphold themselves.
Ashton Soltani (Independent Researcher and Consultant), Justin Brookman (Director of the Project on Consumer Privacy, Center for Democracy and Technology) and Jonathan Zuck (President, Association for Competitive Technology) provided testimony we felt was most useful to the Senate's agenda: in mobile privacy regulation being more transparent and better definition of the concepts involved. "Gapple" was represented by Alan Davidson (Director of Public Policy, Americas, Google Inc). and Guy "Bud" Tribble (Vice President of Software Technology, Apple Inc.).
Snapshots of their testimony:
Soltani - not only consumers, but often the platform providers themselves are surprised as to the information apps and platforms have access to. Platforms need to provide adequate measures in making absolutely clear (to all parties, including themselves) as to what information is collected at any given time and as to the purpose of that collection. We need greater clarity as to what mobile privacy involves even as to the terms used to describe it: how exactly do we define "opt-in' and isn't "opt-out" more appropriate as proposed by Sen. Franken? how do we define 3rd and 1st Parties? how to definite "location" and "anonymized?"
Brookman - The mobile space is governed by a patchwork of outdated privacy laws, mobile applications access far more private data than that capturable from the Web, there is no comprehensive data privacy law in the United States; the baseline as set by the FTC is too low - companies cannot affirmatively lie about how they are using or sharing your data, resulting in those companies simply not making any representations about use at all and their use policies vague and legalistic. Privacy laws are so vague that the easiest way for a company to get into trouble is to actually make a concrete statement as to what they are doing. It is not really possible for the public to really find out how their data is being shared (echoing a sentiment earlier from Rich).
Zuck - the face of these mobile devices IS the applications found on them, 85% of these applications being made by small business, a national phenomena with international implications, need to approach data privacy in a holistic manner, focusing on the data itself and how it is used, not necessarily how it is collected. The small business applications developers are not collecting personal data of users, nor or are they storing personal data but transferring or selling it back to providers
Tribble - Apple places a link on every page of their website as to their usage policies; they require all 3rd party application developers to adhere to customer privacy policies (however, doesn't specifically require a privacy policy). As to location, Apple makes use of this data only in determining available towers for relay points and to map wifi networks. Apple devices have a master location services switch built into mobile devices that customers can turn off, and popup dialogue box that cannot be overwritten to accept/decline.
Davidson - Google provides a location setup "opt-in" as part of their "privacy by design", are highly transparent with users as to what is being collected with high security standards to anonymize and protect that information. Google puts a lot of emphasis on their standards for openness and consumer trust with a permissions-based model.
Much of the Senate inquiries were of course directed towards (and slightly deflected by) Gapple, but instead of outlining the verbal volley of testimony we'd rather make a different closing slant. There are some interesting philosophical differences, if not outright dichotomy, between Apple and Google as to how they handle application usage on their devices. Fundamentally, we are talking about architectural design for openness versus a somewhat closed approach; each certainly have their merits as well as pitfalls. To enforce privacy policies of 3rd Party application providers, Apple is rather restrictive: providers are screened before being allowed into the app store, and once within the app store are subject to random audits (Apple does not check against every single app provider), examining network traffic to see if the provider is properly respecting privacy. Should they be found in policy violation, the provider is put on a 24 hour notice to correct, or otherwise will be removed from the app store. Google, on the other hand, is much more open, intending not to be a gate keeper. With repeated emphasis on their policies toward openness, Google contends that the device itself provide policing for users, as they make their own choice to install the app, with no 10 page legal document of user agreement and policy (usually just one screen) that is clear and specific (Google even provided the actual screen option onto whiteboard for the Subcommittee to see). Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D - RI) remarked that total openness is unacceptable, as we need boundaries of safety - openness is not an adequate standard and questioned how informed is the choice being made by consumers? Davidson's reply: we all need to educate consumers better, and Google's position is not openness at all cost but an increase to openness with a content policy; Google is agreeable, and trying to, strike the right balance.
As opening remarks closed on the complex layers of mobile data privacy for users, platform providers and application developers the "where are we now" is a little more clear than just our geolocation, but we expect these issues to be addressed by a determined Senate initiative that will undoubtedly take considerable time to sort. ECPA is a 25 year old law, outdated and outmoded for covering the development and use of mobile devices and applications; CPNI does not provide coverage for data plans, not extending to information services that leave customer use of those services unregulated. The positives are that it is clear that all involved parties recognize their stake and share in the concern, and responsibility, in addressing the issues in a consortium of public and private ethics and agreement. True cyber security will require a multi-layered approach, with a decided public and private partnership. Good, open-government at work.


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Blackpool Cricket Club captain Paul Danson says overseas professional Lahiru Madushanka will be back in three weeks and insists the Sri Lankan's absence is not impacting his side's quest to retain their title.
READ MORE: Blackpool's winning weekend of league and cup success
The Northern League champions have made use of guest pros in recent weeks, following Madushanka's unexpectedly call-up for the 'Emerging' Sri Lanka squad.
But for long-serving captain Danson, the biggest problem posed by Madushanka's exit is balancing his bowling attack.
Without 'Larry', Blackpool are down an opening seamer and most of the available subs are spinners.
But Danson is confident his team is strong enough to cope as they welcome Longridge to Stanley Park tomorrow and bid to build on the win over title rivals Fulwood and Broughton which lifted Blackpool to third.
Danson said: "Lahiru was in fantastic form and it came out of the blue this 'Emerging' tour. When we signed him we were assured he would not be part of the squad, but then four or five players dropped out and he's called in. Obviously it is not good.
"When you get a pro you want him until the end of the season. He's an opening bowler and middle-order batsman, so to find sub-professionals who can help the balance of the side is difficult.
"But knowing he was going gave me time to plan ahead and line up some professionals, which we have done.
"We have had some really good players and Ockert Erasmus batted beautifully at Fulwood and Broughton.
"He scored 66 not out and that is the way to play in league cricket – he built an innings and played properly.
We don't see enough of that – there is too much crash, bang, wallop these days.
"The hard part of the job is getting sub-professionals because they play in other leagues. I've picked lads who are involved in the Lancashire League and they play on Sundays, so it's been all right but I'm still chasing my tail for some weeks!
"We are a good side and we are bringing in good players but losing Larry does upset our balance.
"We went for him because we wanted someone to open the bowling with Matt Grindley.
"The players we have brought in to replace him have been spinners, so we have had to think about balance because we already have two good spinners."
Ten games into the season and Danson says his team are yet to hit top form, though they are only five points behind leaders Leyland.
He added: "We have played well without the pro but I don't think we have hit top form as a team yet, though we are in a good position.
"We had a bad start but we've picked up and I've noticed over the last few weeks that people are hitting form, starting to switch on and play good cricket.
"Fulwood and Broughton have Simon Kerrigan, who is ex-England, but we did a job with the ball and played professionally to get over the line.
"On Sunday we probably had 10 players missing for the Lancashire Cup game at Leyland.
"But because of the depth we have at the club we managed to field a reasonable side and against the odds we were superb.
"It was a tremendous team achievement to win by nine wickets.
"We bowled them out for 115 and it was one of the best victories in my time at the club considering the availability."

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This is Goodies To Go Newsletter number two. We're officially "weekly". Thanks to all of you who read and responded to the first newsletter. The e-mail barrage was fun to read through. I kept a lot of them to add to this and future newsletters.
Let's get started . . .
If you're wondering what's in the book, it's a more condensed version of the Goodies web site. Entire tutorials were revised and fully rewritten. There's some new stuff for applets, JavaScripts, chatrooms, and the Primers. Plus there's a full history of the Goodies site!
Where you're really going to find some interesting reading is in the listener comments. All through the book are hundreds of e-mail questions from HTML Goodes readers. I keep just about everything, and here's where it all poured out.
In addition - there's an entirely new section of Goodies on-line devoted right to the book. At the end of every book tutorial is a link to a special page on the Goodies site just for the book readers.
I hope you'll like it. I had a heck of a time editing it over the past summer. You see, I thought it was going to be simple. I thought I would simply print out the pages and - ta da - I'd have a book. No way. The first problem was that all through the tutorials I write "click here". Well, this is a book. There is no "here". All that had to be changed. Then my editor read it and made about a million comments. Then the tech editor read it and made a million more. Finally a third editor, a content editor, read it and he made about a million comments. Three million comments later -- I've got a book. A good book. Any mistakes had to get through four people. It really made for a great piece of work.
So this holiday season...when you think of those you love... give the gift of Hypertext Mark Up Language. Give Goodies. That would really make a good TV commercial, huh? All you'd need to do is add a little music and you got yourself a jingle, brother!
That's It For This Week . . .
Thanks for reading. I think I'm going to like this weekly letter stuff...
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Century ago Belfast was 'anvil of the Empire' now it's ceased to be a unionist city
What it is, though, and what we should celebrate, is a vibrant, exciting destination with a story to tell. By Alex Kane
On September 28, 1912 Edward Carson led a procession to Belfast City Hall. At the main entrance, in front of a crowd of tens of thousands, he leaned over a Union flag-draped table and became the first person to sign Ulster's Solemn League and Covenant.
For the next 12 hours or so men were ushered in, 500 at a time, to add their signatures. It was one of the biggest crowds that had ever gathered in Belfast. This was their city: a unionist city that they were determined would become the capital of that part of Ireland, which they were pledged to save from Irish unity.
It was an important city in both the United Kingdom and the Empire, a powerful industrial and commercial city that had benefited and prospered from its links to London, Scotland and much further afield. Unionism, in the political sense that we understand it today, was still in its early stages at that point (it had begun as a reaction to the Home Rule crisis in the late 1880s) and it had earmarked Belfast as the political/electoral hub of its power.
Seventy years later - in November 1985 - unionism found itself at the centre of another crisis (this time the Anglo-Irish Agreement) and Belfast City Hall was, once again, the location for a massive demonstration.
The attendance figures are still disputed, but somewhere in the region of 250,000 unionists - many of whom didn't belong to the Orange Order or a political party - gathered to hear Ian Paisley, Jim Molyneaux and Enoch Powell (among others) condemn the "treachery" of Margaret Thatcher and the "duplicity" of the Irish Government.
Paisley's "Never, Never, Never" was an echo of Carson's "Never, Never" to a Home Rule Bill. At that point Belfast was still a unionist city in terms of population and politics. Indeed, apart from the Alliance Party's David Cook in 1978-79, a unionist of one sort or another had always occupied the position of Lord Mayor.
Yet skip forward to late-2012 and something had changed. A non-unionist majority in the City Hall voted to stop flying the Union Flag 365 days a year and limited it to a handful of "designated" days. The reaction of political unionism/loyalism was furious, but they failed to mobilise anything like the sort of crowds which would have come out to protest years earlier.
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Indeed, within a very short time the protests had fizzled out altogether, because people in Belfast were just getting on with their everyday lives, work and shopping habits.
It's worth looking at the electoral figures for Belfast. In 1973, at the first election for the new 26 councils, unionists won 32 of the 51 seats. In 2014, at the first election for the 11 new 'super councils', they won 24 of the 60 seats. In the general election in October 1973 unionists won three of the four Belfast seats. In 2015 they won two, but it required an election pact to wrest back East Belfast from Naomi Long. In the 1973 Assembly election they won 16 of the 24 seats. In 1998 they won 12. And, last Thursday, they were down to just six out of 20.
That's an extraordinary turnaround in just over 40 years and raises the question of whether Belfast can still be regarded as a "unionist" city. The additional fact that unionism no longer has an overall majority in the Assembly (a possibility I raised in this newspaper a few weeks ago) will, of course, have a knock-on effect on Belfast.
So, how would this continuing shift in political/electoral demographics manifest itself? Well, we've already seen a change in the signs and symbols in various parts of the city, particularly the growth in the use and teaching of Irish language, as well as in the use of Irish for street names and places.
If - and it looks increasingly likely that it will happen - there is significant movement on the promotion of Irish language as a consequence of the post-election negotiations, then it seems inevitable that we'll see increasing evidence of that across the city, particularly if an Alliance/Sinn Fein/SDLP majority on the council is prepared to row in behind what some unionists have described as the "greening" of Belfast.
I've also heard senior figures in the Orange Order and assorted unionist parties express their concerns about the likelihood of Twelfth parades not being allowed to go through the centre of Belfast for much longer; and accompanying fears about July 12 and 13 being robbed of their public holiday status.
There are similar concerns within the loyalist community, with spokesmen claiming that working-class unionists are overlooked in favour of their counterparts in republican areas. As one put it to me: "We are expected to remove our symbols and murals, while they are encouraged to keep going with theirs and being promised the right to use Irish in their own areas, while 'ourselves alone' Gaeltachts are being developed everywhere. We can't parade. We can't have our flag on the City Hall. Our people are moving out of Belfast. This is no longer our city."
But should Belfast be viewed as either a unionist or a nationalist city? Wouldn't it be better if it promoted itself as a multi-cultural, multi-national, multi-identity city, welcoming to tourists from everywhere and capable of telling the collective stories of its own past?
There are signs, symbols, benchmarks and touchstones which matter to both the main communities; and surely it would be better if we accommodated those, rather than insisted on an us-and-them divide, which is built on one community being perceived to have the upper hand?
One thing is certain, though. Belfast is no longer a unionist city in which a political majority can, by itself, steer events. And nor will it become a nationalist city. What it is - and what we should collectively boast about - is a changing, growing, vibrant, exciting, attractive city. It is a city with much to be proud of; a city which is carving out a reputation for itself in terms of literary, artistic, musical, architectural and cultural talent. People want to come and see Belfast. We have a story worth telling.
But it's a story we must tell together. There is much in our past that unites us and in which we can take joint pride.
We must never allow Belfast to ever again become an us-and-them city, let alone a city in which one political community claims a monopoly on identity.
A capital city works well when it properly reflects the rest of the country.
It works even better when it sets the standards for civility, harmony, co-operation and common purpose.
The city has changed - and changed for the better.
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Darjeeling is a town in the Indian state of West Bengal. A popular tourist destination, it is located in the Mahabharat Range or Lesser Himalaya at an average elevation of 6,710 ft (2,050 m). It is noted for its tea industry and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darjeeling is the headquarters of Darjeeling district which has a partially autonomous status within the state of West Bengal.
Apart from the major religious festivals of Dashain (Durga puja), Tihar (Diwali) and Christmas the diverse ethnic populace of the town celebrates several local festivals. The Lepchas and Bhutias celebrate new year in January, while Tibetans celebrate their new year, Losar, in February–March. The birthday of the Lord Buddha is celebrated in mid-June with processions. Darjeeling Carnival, initiated by a civil society movement known as The Darjeeling Initiative, is a ten day carnival held every year during the winter with portrayal of the Darjeeling Hill's musical and cultural heritage as its central theme.
The two most significant contributors to Darjeeling's economy are tourism and the tea industry. Darjeeling tea, due to the unique agro-climatic conditions of Darjeeling, has a distinctive natural flavour, is internationally reputed and recognised as a geographical indicator. Darjeeling produces 7% of India's tea output, approximately 9,000,000 kilograms (20,000,000 lb) every year. The tea industry has faced competition in recent years from tea produced in other parts of India as well as other countries like Nepal. Widespread concerns about labour disputes, worker layoffs and closing of estates have affected investment and production. Several tea estates are being run on a workers' cooperative model, while others are being planned for conversion into tourist resorts.
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Wildlife in the district is protected by the wildlife wing of the West Bengal Forest Department. The fauna found in Darjeeling includes several species of ducks, teals, plovers and gulls that pass Darjeeling while migrating to and from Tibet. Small mammals found in the region include civets, mongooses and badgers. The nearby Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary consists of semi-evergreen and sal forests. Animals found here include the one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, tiger, leopard and hog deer, while the main bird species include the Bengal florican and herons. As of 2009, work was in progress for setting up a conservation centre for red pandas in Darjeeling.
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So I was going to quit the game but I found the solution: savegames that I found in internet it is called 'ds3_v1_slot.sav' which stored all chapters so that in 2 ocassions (chapter 6 and 7) I just skipped the rest of the chapter bypassing the stupid minigame. Now folks! you will ask me where did I get it from? I can't remember!! but with a lot of patience skipping those internet address that require questionnaires, signing-in or are just faked. I am now finshed with the game thanks goodness!![
Did anyone test if you can you trainer's rational seal to get the MK-V weapon part ?
Works just fine, the online services do not know the difference. It is the only option I use on the trainer anymore.
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Standard mode + Awakened 100%, all difficulties, all modes, all collectibles, all unlockables (suits, circuits...)Retro mode, Devil's horns (2 sets with 8 speed +3 circuits each) N7 suit and planet cracker.
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So what if many of America's most senior career diplomats have been forced out by the Trump administration? Thousands of their former colleagues remain in the Foreign Service and are more than capable of getting the job done. This is what the administration, including the State Department leadership, has been saying for months.
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Struck by Lightning was PHENOMENAL!!!!!!
Oh my God. I laughed, I cried, it was just…. The WRITING was so good!!!! And when it ended and the first thing on the screen said "Written by Chris Colfer" I cried harder!!! It was just… Just the best movie I've ever seen, and I'm not just saying that!Arottencrowd posted:
Struck by Lightning - no spoilers but don't read if you don't want to hear a vague opinion! Simply incredible. i cannot believe i just saw that, i still haven't recovered. so much better than i thought it would be and i had my hopes up really high. chris deserves EVERY amount of success he's had and more. this kid is totally out of this world.
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Glee | Yep, you're just one week into the show's seven-week spring break, but know this: A Glee insider tells me that Season 3′s final six episodes, which kick off April 10, will be "super emotional — everyone cries when they read [the scripts] — in a good, satisfying way."
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Adler, who has recurred on Glee since Season 1, will appear as a guest star in the pilot — and may or may not stay on if it gets picked up to series.
Last Resort has also added Academy Award and Emmy nominee Bruce Davison, whose recent TV gigs include Covert Affairs and Hawaii Five-0, in what would be a recurring role. Details on either Adler's or Davison's characters were not immediately available.
Last Resort is set in the not-so-distant future and follows the crew of a U.S. nuclear submarine who become fugitives after refusing to fire their missiles. Ultimately, they make camp on an island that hosts a NATO listening station and declare themselves an independent nuclear nation. Andre Braugher stars as the captain and Scott Speedman is set to play his second in command. Autumn Reeser (No Ordinary Family), Daisy Betts (Persons Unknown) and Dichen Lachman (Dollhouse) round out the impressive ensemble.
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"I once went out with a Brit," he tells me at a party in LA. "I didn't realise she was such tabloid fodder. It was Kelly Brook... she's not exactly the brightest bulb. We only went on one date..."
The model, 32, was pictured smooching Glee's Mr Schuester at Scott's restaurant in London's Mayfair during the 2010 World Cup. She is now dating former rugby ace Thom Evans, 26.
Matthew, 33, is still in the musical comedy hit Glee. Much to his own dismay, by the sounds of things.
He says of the E4 show: "It's not ending any time soon. Once they have you, they trap you. I'm tied in to seven years – I signed up to seven years and I cannot get out of it.
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The Wanted's "Glad You Came" blasts into the Billboard Hot 100's top 10, vaulting 23-5 with Greatest Gainer/Digital honors after the "Glee" cast covered the song on last week's (Feb. 21) episode of the Fox series.
"Glad" zooms into the Hot 100's top tier spurred by a 19-3 charge on Hot Digital Songs (188,000 downloads sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan). While the song was already building at an impressive pace, having gained in each of its previous five weeks on Hot Digital Songs, its exposure on "Glee" aided the original version's fortunes. The "Glee" cover concurrently debuts on the Hot 100 at No. 90 with 37,000 downloads sold. The show's Grant Gustin (along with fellow members of the fictitious show choir troupe the Warblers) performed "Glad" on last week's mid-season finale.
Question: Please, please, please could you tell me if Rachel and Finn will be able to go through with their wedding on Glee? I am going crazy. — Farsia2010
Ausiello: Well, I can tell you this much: Either Rachel and Finn are gonna go through with it, or Will and Emma are, because the show is casting a burly, Eric Stonestreet sorta guy to play a wedding planner named Lavender. In other Glee news, the gay population at McKinley is about to go up by one. The fresh meat? Chandler, a masculine hottie who's full of joie de vivre.
Richie: Glee scoop on Klaine!
You know how we were never really worried about Sebastian (Grant Gustin) stealing Blaine (Darren Criss) away from Kurt (Chris Colfer) because he was a giant tool? Well, Klaine fans might not want to relax just yet because Glee is looking for a new gay male character to come on the show who will be the opposite of Sebastian: sweet, funny, handsome and optimistic. Sound like a good match for anyone you know?
Karen: Just saw that Max Adler got cast in a new show? No more Karofsky?! I love the bear cub!
Pump your brakes, and throw it in reverse, girl. Yes, Adler was cast in the ABC drama pilot Last Resort but he's only appearing as a guest star. So he still has lots of opportunities to come back on Glee as a Karofsky, and Adler is more than willing to return to the role. " I would love it," he told us. "To have experienced that life and to have this role has just been incredible and I think it's really important for people to see it." Of course if Last Resort gets picked up and he's bumped up to a series regular on the show…then a contract battle may ensue. But sources tell us the Glee honchos adore Adler and believe his performance in the last episode was second to none.
J in Calif.: I've been waiting for two and a half seasons for some Quartie interaction. Is this a deeper friendship or more? And can we expect lots of it? Already with the couple name?
Well, that might be a bit premature because for now, Quinn (Dianna Agron) and Artie (Kevin McHale) will only find a friendship with each other. But it'll be a special one.
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Will Shuester (Matthew Morrison) popped the question to Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays) on Glee earlier this month, and we caught up with Paul Breuninger, the show's prop master, to give us the inside scoop on Emma's wedding dress.
"Ryan Murphy (Glee creator) met with Vera Wang, looking at a pink frilly dress for a future episode," Breuninger hinted. "If it's chosen, it'll appear in the next couple of weeks."
The prop master then added: "Yes, I think Vera Wang would be the place for Emma's dress." We can't wait to see it!
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Lily: Something on Glee, please! Wemma news perhaps?
The Finchel wedding may be postponed due to Quinn's (Dianna Agron) tragic accident, but sounds like Will (Matthew Morrison) and Emma's (Jayma Mays) wedding will be staying on course. Someone is meeting with a wedding planner, and it sure sounds like it's Wemma. May wedding, anyone? Right in time for sweeps?
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Order, Disorder, Reorder – The Journey We Make, The Journey We Model
Order, Disorder, Reorder – The Journey We Make, The Journey We Model
It's humbling to think that as we do our work here, we're supporting dreams of others. Even more humbling is understanding that the privilege of teaching requires daily acceptance about how much there is still to learn.
First, though – talk about order, disorder, and reorder right on the home front! Congratulations to the Minetti Family on the birth of their beautiful little boy, Dominic. Here he is, because we never tire of basking in the sheer loveliness of a tiny new face:
Welcome to the community known as Beautiful Children of College of Business Faculty, (BCCOBF) little man!
And here is a visage that is not too tiny, but rather mighty:
It's Curt Deberg, SAGE (Students for the Advancement of Global Entreprenurship) leader, at the dynamic SAGE event held April 22 right here on campus. Any man who remakes himself thus in response to adversity is worthy of our admiration. It's so good to see you looking so well, Curt; and congratulations on carrying SAGE forward. It's a truly international gathering of people who are a delight to get to know.
To Jeffrey Decker and the students of VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) for helping the community recover their tax dollars through the provision of a VITAL service. As Jeff noted, VITA "helped provide the community $1,250,626 in gross benefits over the course of 9 weeks…excellent work by all involved, truly a superior performance by our students." Imagine the impact on the local economy.
To Peter Straus, and faculty and students coming together to change the world through the Center for Entrepreneurship and their own fiery thinking. The creative genius on display on this grand, and very crowded occasion was enough to keep us all afire through at least next semester.
Congrats to Bill McGowan and the faculty and students recognized in his recent email about the 2017 Western States Sales Competition. First and second place winners Avery Burke and Austin Burback are, you guessed it, Chico State students! Speaking of faculty who work with Bill…
Hey, Britanny Fortune and Bill Maligie! (or Bill McGowan- the students told me Bill M, maybe it was Bill McG, either way --)Surprise! The STUDENTS you work with asked me to include this success as they marvel at how far their organization has come in a short time. Behold, an unsolicited email I recently received:
Hi Linda -This past week myself and seven other Pi Sigma Epsilon - Eta Theta members traveled to St. Louis to compete in several different business competitions. Some of those categories were a Pro-Am sales comp, Marketing Case Study, and for overall Top New Chapter. Being a brand-new chapter we were competing with 8 other newly created chapters for this award. Chico State won the award and was acknowledged at the national awards ceremony for our hard work. This award recognizes the outstanding development of a chapter in the areas of chapter operations, programming, recruitment, and communication during its chartering year. This award is a mere stepping stone, paving the way for Eta Theta's abundant achievements that have yet to come. Our members are ambitious and we will continue to prove to all of our supporters that we are capable of more than just success, but a true legacy here at California State University, Chico. Regards, Jonathan Wylie, President, Pi Sigma Epsilon – Eta Theta
There are many things to love about any success story shared by students. In imparting their legacy as advisory faculty, Brittany and Bill enabled others to be mindful and proud of their legacy.
Congrats to David Agoff, always so much a part of student meetings, one of which I participated in as well: The Management Club's (TMC)Speed Interview Challenge! It was exhausting, exhilarating fun. Many faculty members supported this, and I'm sorry I don't have a full list of participants. I do recall seeing ace coaches Bob Sprague, Ryne Johnson, Carol Trivedi, and Bill Maligie. Here's a photo of most of the crew on hand:
David also would like to highlight a certain student's dedication to TMC. "Marie Bow is The Management Club President," explains David. "We want to recognize the great job Marie has done in her position, as well as the work done by the great TMC officers. The Club now is at fifty members, and still growing!"
Congratulations to Marie, shown below right, and also to the fantastic officers and activators of The Management Club.
Finally, filed under the "congrats" category, I would like to acknowledge the dedication of a group I co-advise with Dr.Najm al-Din Yousefi of the History Department on campus: CALMENA (Creative and Adaptive Leadership in the Middle East and North Africa). Below are several of its members out on bowling night with Hillel affiliated students. Dedicated members of CALMENA represent, not only the Middle East/North African region, but now comprise nations from around the world. The goal is to exemplify leadership through opening doors to multi-cultural awareness and mutual understanding. This team has been very busy working on a special Fall artistic event--details to follow!
"Kicking Against the Bottom:" Listening, Learning, and Managing When Things Fall Apart
As we're grateful for the successes of the semester, we acknowledge that there have been deeply personal losses of late. Colleagues have lost aged parents, colleagues, friends. Our young students have not been spared the loss of friends, either. Events and memorials pass, but feelings and memories linger.The world is fast paced, and duties don't go away when the world turns upside down.
This podcast about grief and resilience is new and worth a listen. If you've ever wondered what to say to someone trying to find equilibrium in the pit of grief, it's both helpful and comforting. Here's a little of what's covered: radical friendship; how to stop being the wrong kind of sorry; how to hold space for others (even our own selves) to be in; how to reframe, rebuild, recover, reorient. And in case you missed it, here's less than three minutes of a beautiful convocation speech given at UC Berkeley in 2016 by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, on lessons learned upon the loss of her husband.
Turning the Page...
And so, to paraphrase poet Mary Oliver, what is it you plan to do during your one wild and precious summer?
Will you travel, write, learn, read, recover, reclaim, consult your inner sage to plan the next steps on the great adventure called life?
Whatever you choose, best wishes for everything good along your path. I'll be making a few journeys accompanied as always by the tunes of the crazy minstrel, Ian Anderson – one of my very first teachers in, and of life. Long live Jethro Tull - and each of us. (JT was my first concert experience in life and may well be my last if we both hold out long enough :-)
Let me bring you songs from the wood:
to make you feel much better than you could know.
Dust you down from tip to toe.
Show you how the garden grows.
Hold you steady as you go.
Join the chorus if you can:
it'll make of you an honest man.
Let me bring you love from the field:
poppies red and roses filled with summer rain.
To heal the wound and still the pain
that threatens again and again
as you drag down every lover's lane.
Life's long celebration's here.
I'll toast you all in penny cheer.
Let me bring you all things refined:
galliards and lute songs served in chilling ale.
Greetings well met fellow, hail!
I am the wind to fill your sail.
I am the cross to take your nail:
A singer of these ageless times.
With kitchen prose and gutter rhymes.
Songs from the wood make you feel much better.
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Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia 143006 Amritsar , Punjab
+91 183 255 3957,
Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar. The monument represents a fine example of the inclusive nature of the Sikhs and people from all sects of society are welcomed at this shrine. The atmosphere around the place is divine and bustling with activity all the time with large crowds paying homage or bathing in the pool. The visitors and pilgrims who come here must remove their shows outside the Gurudwara and make sure that their heads are covered with scarves. Photography in the shrine is only allowed in the Parikrama area which is the marble pathway that runs all around the pool. Tobaccos and alcohol consumption inside the campus is not allowed and one can even access the information office anytime if they need help.
The architecture of the Gurudwara is a mix of the Hindu as well as the Islamic styles but has its own unique identity. The dome of the structure is said to be covered with around 750 kgs of pure gold and it is in the pattern of an inverted lotus flower which is meant to inspire people to give up their vices and lead a pure life. Just as in the case of the famous TajMahal you would get different views of the place at different times of the day.
There is a causeway built here that leads to the double storeyed temple called the HariMandir Sahib or the Darbar Sahib. It stands right in the middle of the pool which is also referred to as the AmritSarovar or the divine pool. The marble walls of the temple have inlaid floral patterns as well as animal motifs in the pietradura form similar to that of the TajMahal. There are four priests present in the temple at all times who recite the holy text in Gurumukhi from their sacred book and this recitation is broadcast all around the temple. The original copy of the sacred book called the Guru Granth Sahib is maintained inside a pink shroud in the main temple during the day hours and at night it is returned to the Akal Takhat during the night hours.
The ceremony times are 5:00 A.M. and 9:15 P.M. in the winters and 4:30 A.M. and 10:15 P.M. in the summers. In the main entrance clock tower there is a Sikh Museum which tells everyone about the Sikh martyrs who laid down their lives in front of the Mughals, the British and Mrs. Gandhi. The Akal Takhat is where the ShiromaniGurudwaraPrabandhak Committee or the Sikh Parliament usually meets. It was destroyed by the army in 1984 but was restored with time to its present state today. The Baba Atal tower was made in 1784 and was dedicated to AtalRai the son of the sixth guru HarGobind. Once Atal saved the life of a playmate who was bitten by a snake he was scolded by his father for interfering with God's working. Atal committed suicide here to atone for what he did and the nine stories of the Gurudwara here represent his nine years of life. The Guru kaLangar that runs here is a community dining room which runs purely on donations and shows the unity between the various members of the community. The kitchens offer roti's, daal, rice, and chapattis for more than 40 thousand people per day.
|Visit Duration
|1 to 2 hours
|All days of the week 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
|Entry Fee
|No Entry Fee
3D/ 2 NRs. 15,000
Golden Temple is well connected by a network of roads with all the neighboring cities and towns.
The closest airport to Golden Temple is Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, Amritsar.
Golden Temple is easily reachable from anywhere in Amritsar or from nearby foremost places, by using bus services.
The closest junction to Golden Temple is Amritsar railway station, which is well connected to all major cities in India.
Golden Temple is very good place to visit. It is very well maintained and well managed beautifull gurudwara. For darshan you have to be patient it will take one or two hour in line. If you have time visit this place twice once during day and once in evening to enjoy the lightning. After darshan don't forget to take the parsaad of halwa made in desi ghee, it taste amazing. After that you can also enjoy a free vegetarian meal which is called langar at the Golden Temple Langar Hall which was fantastic. You can also help in making langar. It's a great place to do seva. In short golden temple is a must visit place.
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Offering Yoga for Back Care and Scoliosis and Four Seasons Yoga in public and private classes, retreats and workshops.
Sonya Luz - Taos Yoga Instruction
Click below to learn more about my offerings.
About Sonya
My first yoga teacher, Jose Santos, encouraged me to share my dedication and love of yoga. Since 1996 I have been teaching group classes and private lessons in Taos, New Mexico, USA and leading workshops in Central and South America. It is my intention to present the practice in a peaceful and non-judgmental way that helps one tap into their true essence. When we deepen our relationship to ourselves, we deepen our relationship to all living beings and our interconnection to the world we live in. Yoga is transformative, which can be uncomfortable, but most of all, yoga makes us feel good. When we feel good it is easy to treat others with kindness and to be of service in the world.
My further studies led to Ashtanga yoga, which provided a strong foundation in the devotion and discipline the yogic path requires. My two trips to India in 2000 and 2004, where I studied yoga asana and philosophy with Ashtanga's founder, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sanskrit with Dr. M.A. Jayashree, instilled in me a deep respect for the culture and tradition from which yoga comes.
Since 1999, Annie Pace, of Crestone, CO, one of Jois's senior students, who spends a quarter of each year, for the past three decades, in India, has provided much guidance and inspiration, bridging the gap between traditional and westernized yoga.
In 1998 I began my tutelage under Tias Little, of Prajna Yoga in Santa Fe, NM. Tias has a strong background in Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga, in-depth anatomy training, is a master in Eastern philosophy, and has a keen understanding of yoga's subtle and energetic qualities. Over the years, I have completed eleven teacher training courses with Tias, continue my studies with Tias and Surya Little, and am on the path to becoming a Prajna Yoga teacher.
To manage my own asymmetries and help others, I became certified to teach Yoga for Scoliosis in 2007 with
Elise B. Miller, of Palo Alto, CA, a senior student of B. K. S. Iyengar. I have also completed Elise's advanced training
and assisted her in six Yoga for Scoliosis teacher trainings at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA.
With deep gratitude and love for all of my teachers, and the teachers who have come before them, I am honored to facilitate your practice, whatever your stage in life, yoga experience, or physical condition may be. In my classes I offer the student a safe place to heal, grow, explore, and most importantly, find contentment with exactly who we are right here and now. Self-inquiry and compassion are woven into each session.
Sonya Luz Hinton Costanza holds an undergraduate degree in Cultural Ecology from UNM, is step-mother to two radiant daughters and lives in Taos, NM with her husband David Costanza. To compliment her yogic studies of healing mind, body and spirit, she is certified to teach meditation through the Sage Institute For Creativity, Consciousness and Environment; has completed a one-year apprenticeship with Herbalist Lucy McCall; a sixteen-week course in Ayurveda with Patrick Shaw; and courses in cadaver dissection, cranial-sacral therapy, muscle energy therapy, and Thai massage.
What others are saying about Sonya:
She's a true teacher and healer, firm, polite, serious, and very human, not without a sense of humor. Her knowledge of the body's anatomy and muscles, organs, and their relationships to breath and the whole organism is based on years of practice and study.
– Bill W.
Practicing with Sonya has changed my life over the past 11 years and provided a core base of stability and focus and grounding as things change and evolve all around me. I heartily recommend yoga with Sonya.
– Kevin R.
Words can't really describe how delicious I find your class. It is more a guided meditation, a remembering of truth, a focusing. I never fail to feel gratitude for your teaching.
– Robin Z.
Sonya Luz is a knowledgeable, inspired and caring teacher who has helped me greatly with my chronic back and neck issues. I have been practicing with Sonya for two years, in group classes and private lessons. I am 59 years old and suffer from idiopathic scoliosis and a herniated disk in my neck. Sonya has helped me to not only work within my limitations but also, where possible, to grow beyond them without fear. She brings to her teaching a keen understanding of anatomy and physiology as well as deep insights into meditation and spirituality. Practicing with Sonya has helped me to become physically stronger, emotionally calmer and more focused.
– Teresa E.
Sonya has always been supportive of me as a student and budding teacher. Classes and instruction are accessible and she is always patient and encouraging. Her understanding of the human body is deep and she clearly understands what is happening in asana practice. Classes are safe and I trust her completely.
– Liz F.
I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years and have had many teachers. Sonya is one of the best. She is highly experienced and her knowledge of yoga and the body is deep. I came to her class with a wrist injury and she was able to help me modify my practice safely.
– Allison C.
I love Sonya's classes. An indispensable part of my week. So grounded, wise and deep are her sequences. Four Seasons yoga is unlike anything else I have come across in my 15 years of practicing.
– Alyssa N.
Private and Group Classes
Morada Lane Yoga Studio (218 Morada Ln, Taos, NM)
Class Schedule
8:00 – 10:00 AM Open Studio/Self Practice
Monday thru Friday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Private instruction by appointment
Shree Yoga Taos (112 Camino de la Placita, Taos NM)
Class Schedule
9:30-11:00 AM Yoga for Back Care and Scoliosis w/Sonya
5:30-7:00 PM "Level 2" Four Seasons Yoga w/ Sonya
9:30 – 11:00 AM Yoga for Back Care and Scoliosis w/ Sonya
Class Descriptions
Four Seasons Yoga: Deep, fluid breath and movement combined with precise alignment to balance the activities, climate and predominant dosha of each season; inspired by Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga, and Ayurveda.
Yoga for Back Care and Scoliosis: For students with scoliosis, or those seeking a slower paced class focused on precise alignment and breath awareness to ease pain, and cultivate gentle strength and supple mobility. Learn strategies for daily maintenance and injury prevention. Internal inquiry is woven into each session for a deep healing beyond the physical. Lengthen, strengthen, and restore.
Open Studio/Self Practice: A quiet space dedicated to yoga and meditation for practitioners to work on their personal practice with like-minded individuals.
Morada Lane Yoga Studio Prices
Open Studio/Self Practice- $3 – 5
Private Instruction w/ Sonya
$85/ 1.25 hour
$220/ four 1 hour sessions
$100/1.5 hour
$250/ three 1.5 hour sessions
Prices do not include sales tax.
Trade, payment plans, or sliding scale can be arranged.
Morada Lane Yoga Studio Parking
For group classes please park at the Mabel Dodge Luhan Retreat Center, just past the yoga studio at the end of the road, and walk back to the studio, which takes about three minutes.
For private classes you may park at 218 Morada Lane.
Enter through the gate with the star on it. The path will take you to the yoga studio on the left side of the building.
Authentic cultural travel broadens horizons and enriches the spirit, affording a deeper understanding of the world in which we live.
Peruvian Cultural Journey and Yoga Retreat 2021
Dates to be announced early 2020
Click on the "magazine" below to view a sample itinerary from a previous Sacred Valley of the Incas trip.
In 2019 we offered two tours through the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a trip to the Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca in between. Stay tuned for the 2021 schedule and itinerary, by signing up for the seasonal newsletter and contacting Sonya directly. We invite you to deepen your yoga practice while experiencing this rare opportunity of authentic social interaction, personal comfort and cultural participation.
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour
This Andean cultural journey combined with a yoga retreat sets the stage for a profound cultural and personal experience. Based out of the Pisac Inn in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the woven itinerary, accommodations, and meals celebrate the Andean perspective. Your participation directly supports sustainable efforts to preserve traditional Andean culture.
Admire sacred archaeological sites, colorful markets, breathtaking scenery, and delve into the rich culture of the Quechua Indians, the Inca descendants, in a very personal relationship with the land, the people, and their customs. Among the highlights of the trip are visits to Cusco, capital of the vast Inca State, known as the navel of the ancestral world, and, of course, a day of marveling at Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world. One event that makes the trip truly unique is a visit to the traditional highland community of Amaru, where we will participate in their communal workday, share a meal, enjoy weaving demonstrations, music and dancing – a cultural exchange that deepens the appreciation of Quechua history and social life.
Lake Titicaca and Taquile Island Tour
En route to and from Puno, our launch pad to the island, we will enjoy incredible vistas and archeological sights. After one night in Puno we'll be on our way to Sacred Lake Titicaca, considered in Andean mythology as the lake of origin, where the water and sky meet and melt into a common magnificent blue. We'll visit the unique people still living like thousands of years ago on the only floating reed island in the world, Uros. Upon arrival in Taquile we'll walk along the beautiful stone pathways to the plaza, and continue on to the west side of the island for restorative yoga, and peacefully watch the sunset reflected in the calm mirror like waters. On Taquile guests are accommodated in the homes of the residents, which provides for, yet another, opportunity for social interaction and cultural exchange.
For a complete itinerary of both tours visit PeruCulturalJourneys.com.
Throughout our travels the yoga sessions will allow time for reflection and integration of our incredible experiences, but if you or your travel companion do not practice yoga, you can still join the tour and use the yoga time to spend at your leisure. The daily yoga practice can range from an invigorating vinyasa sequence, to a restorative Iyengar-inspired session, depending on the other activities of the day, and the needs of the group.
Cultural Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas Price: The price includes accommodations, delicious meals, yoga classes, guidance through and entrance to archaeological sites, private tour van, and train to and from Machu Picchu. Not included in the price is: airfare, airport taxes, travel insurance, gratuities, meals eaten out, and other personal expenses.
2021 Prices to be announced early 2020
$900 deposit required to reserve your spot, which is not refundable after March 1, 2020. Before March 1 deposits can be refunded less a $400 registration fee. Full payment is required by April 1, 2021.
Prices are based on double occupancy. For single occupancy, add an additional $250.
Lake Titicaca Taquile Island Price: The price includes accommodations, delicious meals, yoga classes, guidance through and entrance to archaeological sites, private tour van, and boat to and from Taquile Island. Not included in the price is: airfare, airport taxes, travel insurance, gratuities, meals eaten out, and other personal expenses.
2021 prices to be announced early 2020
$500 deposit required to reserve your spot, which is not refundable after March 1, 2020. Before March 1 deposits can be refunded less a $300 registration fee. Full payment is required by April 1, 2020.
Prices are based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is not available on this portion.
For more information and registration contact Sonya: firstname.lastname@example.com or 575-758-8007
Visit Pisac Inn for more information about accommodation, and Peru Cultural Journeys for more information about your hosts, Fielding Wood-Vizcarra and Roman Vizcarra.
I hope you can join us on this extraordinary encounter!
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It's a horrible thought to consider your child being hurt in any way. Most of the time, people are very cautious around children and take care not to injure them. Unfortunately, there are some careless people in the world who may not take driving or other acts seriously. By failing to exercise a reasonable standard of care, these individuals put other people's lives at risk.
When you have a case against a negligent person, one of the things you may have to do is prove that the person was required to meet a certain standard of care in the situation. For instance, a doctor needs to perform accurate procedures that meet with medical standards or drivers should not drive erratically.
When you have to determine if someone has acted with reasonable care or has met the standard of care required, you need to base this judgment on how a reasonable person would react in the same situation given the opportunity. For instance, if your child is hurt with a misdiagnosis by his or her doctor, would another doctor have missed the same diagnosis? If you were hurt by a driver crashing into your vehicle, would other drivers have been able to avoid the collision?
A jury is usually the one that decides if the person responsible for your child's injury acted in a way that any other reasonable person would have acted. For example, if your child is hurt while crossing in a school zone, it would be reasonable to expect that most drivers would have stopped, thus making the dangerous driver unreasonable.
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40 grams of chicken breast
30 grams of cauliflower
1 carrot
1 potato
200 ml of water
4 tablespoons of Baby Kiss organic semolina
1 teaspoon parmesan cheese
The introduction of new and delicate flavors helps your baby during weaning. For a complete nutrition it is recommended to use organic seasonal vegetables, rich in fiber and minerals important for growth. Here we suggest a recipe made with Baby Kiss Organic Semolina to match the cauliflower and chicken.
First peel and clean the carrot and potato under running water. Cut all the vegetables into small pieces and place them in a medium-large saucepan with 200 ml water. Leave to simmer for 40 minutes. If you're using a pressure cooker 20 minutes are enough. In the meantime clean two peaks of organic cauliflower and, after washing them in plenty of water, split them into small pieces and boil them under steam for about ten minutes. In a non-stick pan cook the slices of chicken breast with a little bit of water. Once ready, take the chicken and cauliflower and blend them. As soon as the soup is ready strain it and pour it into a bowl, add 4 tablespoons of Baby Kiss Organic Semolina and stir for a few seconds, until you get a smooth mixture. Now combine the chicken and cauliflower with Baby Kiss Semolina, pour it into a bowl and season it with a teaspoon of Parmesan cheese to enhance the flavors.
Note: the doses of this recipe are approximate and may vary according to the age and appetite of your baby. Ask the opinion of the pediatrician to choose the best dose.
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