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Over the past several months I've had multiple people tell me that I should do more self-care. I'll be honest; I cringe whenever I hear the word mindfulness and I generally think of self-care of something other people do who are kind of woo-woo. (That's the technical term.) But those "other" people seem to enjoy it, so who am I to judge? If it works for them why couldn't it work for me?
I looked into what self-care can mean for different people. I checked out multiple websites and books on the topic and found most of it was either too woo-woo or too much work. I asked Leili Khalessi, someone I had met through the July 2015 #NPCommPix challenge on Instagram, if she had advice for people who don't like self-care, but evidently need more of it. I asked Leili because a few of her posts seemed to focus on self-care and she seemed like she might be a good balance of woo-woo and real talk. She asked me…
How would you FEEL if you practiced your own brand of self care? And let the answer of how you look forward to feeling be the guidance for what you do.
Cue light bulb moment! Reading this, I literally said "huh!" out loud. I'd never thought of it that way; I just figured I needed to do self-care because people I respected were telling me that I needed to do it. I started my self-care journey by turning off email and social media notifications on my phone. This was surprisingly liberating, but I still needed more.
After a few weeks of thinking about what I wanted to change and how I wanted to feel, I decided I needed to take a solo trip. Just myself, a book, and a sense of adventure with a notable lack of schedule. I've taken trips like this before and enjoyed them immensely. I hadn't taken one this year, even though I have traveled quite a bit for conferences and weddings. Here's what happened on my weekend of induced self-care.
I got caught in a rainstorm that turned into sideways hail and made me look like I wet my pants.
In the course of that sideways hail storm, I realized there was absolutely nowhere that I could go for cover and I just had to deal with it. What else could I do? It may have been raining cats and dogs but it wasn't the end of the world. It may have felt like it, but it wasn't. So I just walked along, sharing smiles with strangers who were enduring the same fate as me. When I walked into the lobby of the Norblad Hotel I calmly said to the front desk staff, "I think it's raining outside," and they commiserated with me because they are nice people and care about my comfort. Or they made fun of me as soon as I returned to my room because I was a tourist who didn't bring the right rain jacket. But again, it wasn't the end of the world. The best part about it was that I bought new socks because I foolishly only brought one pair of socks, which were so soaked I had to wring them out in the sink.
Lesson: It's okay to get caught in a rainstorm. Just make sure you have a change of clothes. Or, as Benjamin Scheuer says, "it's not how long the rain falls… it's the way that we weather the storm."
I listened to the advice of strangers.
One of the front desk people at my hotel suggested I go to a cafe called Coffee Girl. It was about two miles from where I was staying and I had passed it the previous day when walking to Alderbrook Lagoon. I remember liking the sign immediately because of the name and the fact that it was orange (my favorite color). I took Front Desk Guy up on his suggestion. I didn't check Yelp beforehand, but I did check the website to make sure it was open when I was on my way over there. I walked into the coffee shop and it was small and out on this old cannery pier next to the Bumble Bee Cannery Museum. Everybody was so cozy in the warm coffee shop but I knew I wanted to sit outside. I was on the pier with my feet up on the edge looking out over the water. It was cold, and a pigeon kept trying to eat my bran muffin (it was delicious so I don't blame the bird). But the cold was worth it. I was the only one out there and it was perfect. Front Desk Guy also suggested going to Fort George Brewery for live music on Sunday evening. I did, and it was awesome.
Some other advice I took from a stranger was when I was at the top of the Astoria Column. I was talking to this guy from Long Beach and he told me there was a ship coming under the Astoria-Megler Bridge and that it would make an amazing picture. He had noticed that I was taking pictures and thought I would make a good shot. So I snapped a few pictures and they turned out to be a pretty nice. Score two for talking to strangers.
Lesson: Sometimes it's good to listen to the advice of strangers. They have interesting experiences that may help you on your journey.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of my weekend of self-care, coming next week!
Have you had a hard time with finding your brand of self-care? Let me know in the comments.


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This month, the South Carolina House of Representatives made it clear that they don't want anyone's hands on their guns—not national leaders, and certainly not local ones. To keep Washington's interference at bay, representatives introduced a bill that would let the state consider seceding from the country if the federal government were to start confiscating legally purchased firearms. But they also launched an inward-facing attack, introducing a "Second Amendment Protection Act" that would enforce extra punishments on cities that act to "restrict [gun] access beyond that which is provided by state law."
South Carolina already has harsh state preemption policies that weaken localities' ability to pass their own gun regulations, as do 42 other states. So why is it passing a new one?
The answer may lie in a bold piece of legislation passed this December by the city of Columbia, in what has become the most recent manifestation of a city-state battle over guns—waged while the federal government sits most of it out.
After the October Las Vegas shooting, Washington waffled over whether to ban bump stocks, the attachment that made the killer's weapon so deadly. As Congress spluttered and stalled, Columbia was the first U.S. city that acted unilaterally to ban their use within city limits. The bill was narrow in scope, crafted to evade the state's existing preemption law.
But based on language in South Carolina's new bill—which seems explicitly written to invalidate the Columbia provision—perhaps it won't be narrow enough for long. Columbia's law initially avoided state preemption by arguing bump stocks aren't firearms nor firearm "components" at all; simply attachments that can turn the smallest semi-automatic into a rapid-fire, continuous shooting machine. The proposed Second Amendment Protection act subtly changes the sorts of weapons localities are prevented from regulating, replacing the vague term "components" with a firm "accessories." Under this new definition, Columbia's ban would never have passed.
South Carolina's new, extra-strong (albeit retroactive) preemptive strike is only the latest move by states to curb local regulation on guns. But state laws skew pretty permissive, and according to recent polls, more than 60 percent of Americans agree that gun control needs to be more strictly enforced nationwide. In the majority of states, you can buy a handgun before you can drink. In three states, you can buy a long gun before you can vote. In eight states, there's nothing to stop people from bringing conceal carry weapons into K-12 schools. Assault rifles can be sold freely in 43 states, and only Massachusetts and California have state-level bump stock regulation.
To challenge these sweeping allowances, some cities are quietly—and elsewhere, loudly—pushing their own gun reform agendas. In March, Lincoln, Nebraska, followed Columbia to become the second city to ban bump stocks. (City council members called the ban a largely symbolic move, but one that brings them closer to becoming a safer "city of law and order.") And on April 3, Deerfield, Illinois passed a bill prohibiting the possession, sale, or manufacturing of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines—to the dismay of the NRA. Gun owners in the city have until June 13 to get rid of their assault rifles, or face steep fines.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will take the helm of the U.S. Council of Mayors as president in May, and has already expressed a commitment to making city-level gun control a priority. He's been strategizing with mayors from Little Rock, Arkansas; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida, which just voted to join the lawsuit against Governor Rick Scott over preemption. "I think you're going to see an interesting, thoughtful wave of policy-making [next year]," said Benjamin. "Creative policy-making, and litigation strategies that will allow us to do our jobs."
Litigation strategies might soon be key, because states aren't accepting these rebellions without a fight. In addition to curbing Columbia gun control copycats, the South Carolina House's new act also adds punitive measures for municipalities or counties that disobey: If found in violation of the state preemption clause, the State Treasurer would be "prohibited from disbursing funds appropriated by the General Assembly to [their] Local Government Fund."
South Carolina's proposed retaliation towards dissident cities closely resembles measures the Florida state legislature took in 2011. There, state lawmakers have the right to remove any municipal leader from office (and personally fine them $5,000) if they come even close to pushing gun reform legislation within city limits. In response, mayors across South Florida, including South Miami and Miramar, are suing their state for the right to instate measure like banning assault rifles in parks, without fear of penalty. These examples are perhaps some of the most aggressive, but hardly unusual: Under Kentucky's 2012 Revised Statute, firearm preemption violations are "criminalized," meaning mayors can face misdemeanor charges for voting on local regulation, and could be jailed for up to a year. Tennessee local officials can be sued for preemption violations raised in their cities.
"[Preemption is] happening in your state," wrote mayors from Pittsburgh, Tallahassee, and Portland this March, in a joint op-ed in USA Today. "And it's happening because lobbyists and special interests know it's easier to influence a few state lawmakers in 50 state capitols than thousands of local mayors and city councils." (It's easier still to influence a few policy-makers at the federal level, which has contributed to a national chilling effect.)
"We've got to challenge this bullshit," said Benjamin. "This is bad law, bad policy-making, and it's endangering people's lives. If we don't speak up, then who will?"
It's the voices of national leaders that have been quietest, said New Orleans Mayor and U.S. Council of Mayors president Mitch Landrieu at a USCM press conference in Washington, D.C last week. Despite Trump's initial statements indicating a surprising willingness to defy the NRA—"Take the guns first, go through due process second," he suggested in February—efforts to ban assault rifles or limit the age requirement have gone nowhere, fast.
Standing alongside fellow mayors and police chiefs gathered last week to strategize around police reform, Landrieu lamented federal under-involvement on gun control, but also immigration enforcement, and local police funding—and simultaneously condemned many states' overreach. His comments got at this brimming triangular tension between local, state, and national governing bodies: There's a frustration that mayors must take on financial and logistical burdens to fill in federal gaps, mingled with a belief that city leaders should be the ultimate arbiters of peace in their communities—not the state, nor the president. "Mayors think we can handle our business very well," said Landrieu.
"The most important issue that confronts us every day … is how to keep the people of our cities, our cities, and our communities safe. That is our number one priority, and it is our sacred obligation," he continued. What's unfortunate is "[t]hat we don't have a more active, aggressive, and compassionate partner" in Washington."
Bump stock regulation may well be the first place such a partnership is strengthened. In March, Jeff Sessions announced he would be pushing his own bump stock ban through the Justice Department, with the support of Trump—and without the support of Congress. "This proposed rule is a critical step in our effort to reduce the threat of gun violence that is in keeping with the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress," Sessions said. If the DOJ avoids legal battles likely to arise from its reinterpretation, federal law may be more closely aligned with Columbia's than South Carolina's. And just as state law trumps local law, federal law will trump the state's.
A different kind of wealth distribution in 17th-century Amsterdam paved the way for its quintessential home design.
In an era of austere federal funding for urban public transportation, light rail seemed to make sense. Did the little trains of the 1980s pull their own weight?
The pioneering festival marketplace was among the most trendsetting urban attractions of the last 40 years. Now it's looking for a new place in a changed city.
Public transportation systems in the United States gained passengers over the second and third quarters of 2019. But the boost came from two large cities.
Livability indexes can obscure the experiences of non-white people. CityLab analyzed the outcomes just for black women, for a different kind of ranking.

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Great Baddow Sports College is a successful co-educational secondary school for sport and prides itself on the high standards it achieves.
The physical education faculty offers expert support to the very highest level, training students in clubs before school, at lunchtimes and after school, as well as fixtures on Saturday mornings. School teams regularly appear in finals in a variety of sports at district, county, regional and national level.
Gold Sports Mark Award
Great Baddow High School has been awarded the Gold Sports mark award. It is exceptionally difficult to gain the gold standard as it requires a really high percentage of all pupils to take part in extra-curricular clubs and competitions as well as many other requirements such as leadership opportunities and the variety of sports and clubs being offered.
What is a Specialist College?
A centre of excellence in the region, providing excellent facilities and opportunities for the pupils and staff that best suit their needs.
- It raises the standard of teaching and learning and sets high, challenging targets for it's staff and pupils to achieve.
- The college builds on the school's strengths and achieves a distinctive identity through its chosen specialism.
- The Sports College benefits other schools in the area by sharing the expertise and facilities at its disposal.
- A Sports College is part of the Government Specialist Schools Programme which develops specialist schools in areas such as sport, technology, arts and modern foreign languages. These subjects are growing all the time and now include mathematics and music. Works with other curriculum areas to set up projects to enhance their overall grades and understanding.
Why did Great Baddow High School want to become a Specialist College?
Great Baddow is constantly seeking ways to improve – Sports College status represents a fantastic opportunity to improve and excel.
We want the best for our pupils within the school – this is an opportunity to provide the best facilities and opportunities for those pupils.
Sports College status provides Great Baddow with the opportunity to improve links with other schools and clubs in the area/region
How does it benefit children at the school?
- We encourage all students to take GCSE or BTEC in Physical Education/Sport
- A wide range of increased facilities to experiment with different sports
- More expertise in different/specialist areas/sports
- More staff available to coach
- Increased connection with the community and clubs
- Greater opportunities in curricular and extra-curricular PE.
Leadership Academy
The Leadership academy is set up to develop pupils skill set in the field of leadership and to gain pupils relevant qualifications to move onto Higher Education, or employment.
All students will engage in a variety of leadership responsibilities throughout the course ranging from Mid Essex Tournament running to Panathlon (disabled sport) County finals. The leadership is part of the course, but also develops the pupils transferable skills (e.g. team work, communication, planning & evaluating skills).
Qualifications gained throughout the Leadership academy
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Development (Level 3) – 15 hours p/w.
- F.A Level 1 Coaching award
- Step into employment awards
- High Sports Leaders award (Level 3)
- YMCA Gym instructors award
- Additional governing body awards.
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Ah, I remember when I use to write all my posts for the week on Sunday and then sit back and glory in my organized productiveness. I'm starting to wonder if someone was sneaking crack into my coffee back then.
Lately, it feels like the days are getting shorter and I'm losing hours. Hm....maybe I'm experiencing alien abductions and they're wiping my memories so all I'm left with is a deep sense of having not gotten everything done. It's possible.
Anywho, there's about another month of summer left and then hopefully our new family schedule will make things easier. Until then, the likelihood of on-time, consistent blog posts is very low. I do want to let you know that I have lots of posts in various forms of readiness and some really fun (or fun to me) plans for the rest of the year. All that to say, please don't leave me. I need you guys.
As a consolation prize for my lack of blogging and the likely emptiness you all feel (you don't have to say the words, I know), here is a video.
This is from the agent panel I was on at Utopiacon this year and features some other very lovely and talented agents. I haven't watched it because watching myself on video is a form of cruel and unusual punishment, however, I probably make a fool of myself at least once, probably twice. So...you're welcome.


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Turkey Sausage Lasagna
- Yield: 8 servings
- 1pound lean ground turkey
- 1-- (25 1/2-ounce) jar prepared, light spaghetti sauce
- 1/2teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2teaspoon dried oregano
- 2cups non-fat ricotta cheese
- 1cup grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/4cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- -- Vegetable cooking spray
- 8-- uncooked lasagna noodles
- In large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, crumble ground turkey and sauté 8-9 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in sauce, sage and oregano.
- In medium bowl combine Ricotta, Mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Spray 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray, spread 1 cup sauce into bottom of pan. Place 4 uncooked noodles over sauce, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread 1/2 of cheese mixture over noodles. Layer with 1/2 of remaining sauce, 4 noodles and remaining cheese.
- Top with remaining sauce, covering all noodles. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over top. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 45 minutes or until noodles are tender, lasagna is bubbling throughout and reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 480
- Fat 10g
- Cholesterol 90mg
- Sodium 570mg
- Carbohydrate 62g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 30g


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Generally a disease of middle and older age.
Carries increased risks of thrombosis, hemorrhage, progression to myelofibrosis, and transformation to acute leukemia. Survival is shorter than that of the general population; leading cause of death is cardiovascular complications (including thrombosis and hemorrhage).
Diagnosis is strongly associated with the presence of the JAK2 V617F mutation, although this mutation is not specific for polycythemia vera, nor is it necessarily the disease-initiating mutation.
Treatment is based on stratification for risk of thrombosis, and includes low-dose aspirin and phlebotomy for all patients. High-risk patients also receive cytoreductive therapy.
Ongoing and future studies will be required to further define disease etiology and appropriate therapy.
Polycythemia vera (PV) belongs to the group of Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. It is a clonal hematopoietic disorder characterized clinically by erythrocytosis and often thrombocytosis, leukocytosis, and splenomegaly.[1] It is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis and hemorrhage.[2] It may progress to spent phase (post-PV myelofibrosis) and, uncommonly, to a devastating acute leukemia. Diagnosis is strongly associated with the presence of the JAK2 V617F somatic mutation.[3][4][5][6]
History and exam
Key diagnostic factors
- features of thrombosis
Other diagnostic factors
- features of hemorrhage
- asymptomatic
- headache
- generalized weakness/fatigue
- pruritus
- erythromelalgia
- redness of fingers, palms, toes, heels
- facial redness
- splenomegaly
Risk factors
- affected family member
- age >40 years
- Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS)
Diagnostic investigations
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PB has received research support from Incyte and honorarium for a single advisory board participation.
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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I started the month off at girls camp with these fabulous ladies! The theme was "It's a Jungle Out There!" and we based the camp around "Survivor" with fun challenges. It was a total blast!
We ended the evening watching the fireworks across the valley from the top of our house. It was so beautiful!
We enjoyed a day up at our friends Ty & Kami's cabin and spent the day fishing, shooting, 4-wheeling, canoeing and relaxing. We love their cabin!
Mike and Bryson have started fishing on a weekly basis together and enjoyed trying to catch fish from their pond.
Bryson and Saki (our Japanese exchange student) spent hours and hours jumping on the trampoline with cousins and friends. Bryson mastered the front flip and is now trying to master the double front flip. He almost has it down!
We spent a day at Lagoon. Bryson thought he died and went to Heaven. He was finally tall enough to go on Colossus and Wicked and loved them.
This is how Lilly looked on every single ride except on the very slow little boats, the very slow little cars, and the very slow train. She almost smiled on those three rides....haha. She was not a fan of Lagoon.
We visited the zoo. I hardly recognized the place because it's changed so much since we were last there.
Bryson went to his first live musical at the Hale Center Theater.
Bryson played his first season of rugby with this fine looking group of boys (his cousins).
Favortie quote this week:
"Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right."
President Ezra Taft Benson
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I just watched the fascinating and beautiful documentary Pageant which follows several female impersonators on their quests for glory in the Miss Gay America competition. These gay men transform into stunningly beautiful women, and perform choreographed dances and songs that make Miss America look like a 5th grade talent show.
One thing that struck me in relation to the themes of this blog was that many of the competitors spoke about the importance of "being yourself," i.e. authentic. Fascinatingly, many of these men have felt from a young age that part of their authentic expression in the world was to impersonate the opposite sex. If impersonating a different sex is authentic, than what is meant by authenticity?
Authenticity and Gender: WTF?
I've written several articles here on Beyond Growth critiquing pick-up artist gurus who teach men how to transform into "authentic" badboys and players. This movie got me thinking—to what extent are all gender displays impersonations?
It seems to me that putting on a believable gender display is what matters to be recognized as "authentic" masculinity or femininity by others, and feeling congruent about your display of gender is what matters to be felt as "authentic" by the individual. Is there more to it, or is authenticity just a convincing story we tell ourselves and others? Is one's level of authenticity to be measured by how much we are convinced the story is true, or is there "really" truth above and beyond the story?
The Authentic Man Program teaches men to have "a magnetic presence," which is defined as "women just notice you and feel drawn to you, before you even say a word, and naturally just love to be around you" (from their marketing squeeze page). Being "authentic" in this context is for a heterosexual man to give a convincing, congruent display of a particular socially-constructed masculine gender identity that nonverbally elicts a certain response from (some?) heterosexual women. In this case "natural" means "cultivated to appear natural," for authentic magnetic presence is made, not born. What these men are selling is basically how to adopt a particular gender identity in order to have sexual power in certain heterosexual social contexts.
In contrast, being "authentic" to the men who compete to be Miss Gay America is to put on many layers of thick makeup, padding to hide their crotch bulge, and a sequined evening gown to convincingly appear as a beautiful woman. In this case, such a man (woman?) might get heterosexual men to naturally notice them for their "magnetic presence"—at least until they learn the true sex of this lovely lady that has caught their eye. I wonder if any former Miss Gay Americas have created any information products on how to be an authentic drag queen? Unfortunately, there's probably not as much of a market.
In my previous critiques, I have challenged the notion that the "authentic" pick-up guru is truly authentic. But now I don't know if there is such a thing as true authenticity when it comes to notions of gender, besides that of a convincing display and inner congruence. Is the quest for authenticity simply to find a character we can convincingly play and feel good about it? To become typecast in a social role of our (apparent) choosing?
In an early part of the movie, contestants were interviewed by the judges as men. Some had quite a magnetic presence or charisma when displaying masculine gender, wearing a suit, etc. If a man developed the ability to both have a magnetic presence when displaying masculine gender identity as well as when in drag, would he thus be doubly "authentic"?
Just as a straight man might fail to appear "authentic" in his display of alpha male magnetic presence and thus lose a woman's attention, a gay cross-dressing man might fail to appear "authentic" in his (her?) display of femininity on stage at Miss Gay America and thus lose the competition. Both fail tests of authenticity when they appear incongruent to others.
Authenticity FTW!
Here's a question for you: who's more authentic—the gay men who are impersonating women in Miss Gay America, or the women who are impersonating women in the regular Miss America competition? Both give a convincing display of a socially constructed notion of femininity, and I assume that both are convinced that they are "being themselves."
The eventual winner of the Miss Gay America competition (spoiler alert!) was a woman (man?) who shared a heartfelt and authentic story of surviving a personal hardship. Other competitors inauthentically boasted of their guaranteed victory. One wonders if the winner was chosen due to his (her?) convincingly authentic story—or was it actually more authentic to communicate in this way?
Almost everyone would say that authenticity is about "being yourself" regardless of how you appear to others. Yet if our displays of authenticity aren't seen as authentic, we will modify them until they appear convincing. To be authentic is to be praised by others for being so, as in "he's the real deal." Central to the notion of authenticity is a lie about what the very quest is about. I wonder if in order to "truly be authentic," we must lie to ourselves about the reasons for doing so, or else risk incongruence and thus appearing inauthentic.
Personal development relies on the fact that who we "really" are is a personally- and socially-constructed narrative. If we are the roles, feelings, and behaviors we currently exhibit, they wouldn't be possible to change. But most personal development gurus go further and posit that their preferred narrative is who you really are—then they sell you the means to convincingly display this new role in a way that promises to someday feel congruent. A new role is still an act, new conditioning still socially-constructed, new beliefs still limiting. My bias is towards greater flexibility and perhaps even wisdom in those roles, conditioning, and beliefs, but I'm not sure that "flexibility" and "wisdom" are less problematic than "authenticity"!
Consciously becoming something else is perhaps the greatest act of inauthenticity imaginable—yet we all do it all the time. Perhaps we can be honest about the lie, even if in order to function effectively in society we have to act as if we believe it. I wonder if this honesty about the lie inherent to the quest for authenticity can perhaps free us from the notion that our authentic self is found in someone else's high-priced advice.
In any case, I highly recommend you watch Pageant and consider these questions for yourself.
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ParStream to Exhibit at the Internet of Things World Forums (US and...
CUPERTINO, Calif. (PRWEB) October 10, 2014
ParStream, provider of the leading real-time database for fast data analytics, today announced its participation at four leading Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data industry conferences in the coming week. The company will have a presence at Internet of Things World Forum, Strata + Hadoop World, M2M Summit 2014 and UK Internet of Things World Forum. ParStream will be demonstrating its real-time database and analytics technology, purpose-built for IoT.
Conference attendees can learn how ParStream technology helps businesses gain immediate insights into their data by visiting their booth at the various industry conferences. Additionally, company executives will be presenting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1:45 at the Internet of Things World Forum UK conference. Additional details on ParStream's presence at these four upcoming events can be found below.
Internet of Things World Forum
What: An exclusive annual event that brings together the best and brightest thinkers, practitioners, and innovators from business, government, and academia to accelerate market adoption of the IoT
When: Oct. 14-16, 2014
Where: Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL
ParStream Booth: S14
Strata + Hadoop World
What: A conference where big data's most influential business decision makers, strategists, architects, developers and analysts gather to get up to speed on emerging techniques and technologies
When: Oct. 15-17, 2014
Where: Javits Center, New York
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Self-Sustained Archaeological Sites
Archaeological Sites as Self-Sustained Resources for Economic Regeneration: Towards the Creation of Living Archaeological Parks on the Islands of Kythera and Antikythera
© W. S. Maney & Son Ltd 2013 DOI 10.1179/1350503313Z.00000000049
Aris Tsaravopoulos
26th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, Culture and Sports, Greece
Gely Fragou
Independent researcher, Greece
This paper argues that less known archaeological sites on marginalized or non-touristic areas can contribute to the formation of local economies that can benefit from alternative heritage tourism and public participation in the archaeological excavation process. The discussion of a proposal for turning two archaeological sites on the Greek islands of Kythera and Anitkythera respectively (Paleokastro and Kastro) into living archaeological parks serves as an example that highlights the possibilities for the creation of self-sustain- able heritage projects that need not rely on direct state funding.
keywords economic regeneration, island communities, living archaeological parks, Kythera, Antikythera
The potential for archaeological sites to contribute to the economic regeneration of otherwise deprived areas is something widely recognized within the existing heritage management literature (Cernea, 2001; Hampton, 2005). In a country like Greece, where tourism is considered as 'the heavy industry' and the rich archaeological herit- age constitutes the component of a thriving heritage industry, the role of antiquities in generating income on both national and local level is vital. Indeed, several univer- sally known archaeological sites that benefit their local regions by sustaining heritage tourism exist in the country, such as the World Heritage sites of the Acropolis in Athens, Mycenae and Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, Delphi in Central Greece, Vergina in Northern Greece, and Knossos in Crete.1 In most of these cases, the income derived from the entrance fees would be, in theory, adequate for covering conservation and preservation needs. However, it should be mentioned that, accord- ing to the current national scheme, the income from all archaeological sites and museums in the country is managed by the Greek state services and reallocated on the basis of existing priorities and needs.
At the same time, interventions in the last decades have been made to several archaeological sites in Greece, which lack worldwide reputation and popularity among tourists, through funding schemes provided by European, national, and local governmental bodies — such as the Community Support Framework and the National Strategic Reference Framework. These projects have mostly focused on the preservation and enhancement of archaeological sites as a means to contribute to tourism development and consequently to economic regeneration.2 However, based on personal experience, many of these sites — such as the archaeological site of Karthaia on the island of Kea, which was funded by the Credit Management Fund for the Realization of Archaeological Projects — received funding due to the personal interest of the General Secretary of the Ministry of Culture or the special relations that certain archaeologists in charge had developed with the latter. Even if the aforementioned archaeological sites attracted tourists, the relevant income would not suffice for their conservation, restoration, and promotion, and would not guar- antee their long-term management. It is worth noting that in the case of Karthaia, despite the significant amount of money spent throughout a number of years, the site remains inaccessible as only people who own or can afford to hire a boat can reach it. Meanwhile, throughout Greece there are still numerous sites that remain unex- plored, badly maintained, and inaccessible, almost 'invisible', to the wider public. In order for them to play a more significant role within contemporary society and for the sake of their local communities, their management requires a different approach to the one mentioned above.
This paper argues that even less-known archaeological sites on areas that have never previously enjoyed the benefits of heritage tourism can offer opportunities for economic regeneration. Moving away from the dependence on one-off grants that support heritage enhancement projects (instead of providing long-term management solutions) a model that renders archaeological sites self-sustainable through alterna- tive heritage tourism and public participation in the archaeological excavations is suggested. It is the aim of this paper to discuss a specific proposal that could poten- tially contribute towards a revival of the local economy of two communities on the islands of Kythera and Antikythera with the help of their neglected local archaeo- logical sites. The case studies of Paleokastro and Kastro (on the aforementioned islands) will be examined in terms of their capacity to offer public participation in the archaeological excavation as a way to generate funds for self-sustainable preserva- tion. Furthermore, the potential obstacles that have to be overcome in order to materialize such a plan are addressed in the light of the conditions that operate within the heritage management mechanism of the Greek state. The authors deem this approach particularly useful considering today's difficult economic conditions in the country. The ideas and suggestions presented in this paper have been the result of extensive working experience by the first author (Aris Tsaravopoulos) as the responsible archaeologist for the 26th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Anti- quities on the islands of Kythera and Antikythera (Tsaravopoulos, 2006) and are part of a still evolving proposal (Tsaravopoulos, 2009d and 2010).
Living archaeological parks, economic sustainability, and public participation in archaeological excavations
The suggested proposal is underpinned by three core concepts which are briefly elaborated in this section. These include the idea of a living archaeological park, the concept of the economic sustainability of archaeological sites, and public participa- tion in excavations. The term archaeological park, as opposed to archaeological site, is widely used both internationally (e.g. Fernandes et al., 2008; Gillespie, 2009) and in Greece (Papageorgiou, 2000; Stratouli and Hourmouziadi, 2004) and tends to emphasize both the cultural and natural heritage elements of a particular area or landscape.3 The distinction according to Papageorgiou (2000: 177) lies also on the aim of the relevant parks 'to function as living organisms for the benefit of the local population and tourists', and it is exactly this aspect that we choose to emphasize by using the term 'living archaeological park' in this paper.
Within this context, the term of economic sustainability is used in order to denote the ways in which archaeological sites can be self-sustained and can also contribute to the economic regeneration of their surrounding communities. This can be achieved by identifying the unique qualities of heritage which will render it competitive follow- ing, for example, the competitive advantage model as advocated in the Greek context by Liwieratos (2009). According to this approach, if heritage is perceived as the com- petitive advantage in the development process of a region, sustainable conservation can be achieved, as tourism and general development will depend on existence and maintenance of heritage (Liwieratos, 2009: 9).
At the same time, the engagement of a wider public with the archaeological process and the active participation of local communities in archaeological projects have been advocated as key concepts in what is today termed as public and community archae- ology (Marshall, 2002; Merriman, 2004; Tully, 2007). One particular aspect of this public involvement, the community archaeology excavations, where the public is offered the opportunity to get actively involved in the excavation of archaeological remains, have been a common place in several countries, such as the UK and the USA (Simpson, 2008). This interesting approach, however, is far from being widely embraced by the Greek archaeological system. It is within this wider scope that the potential public participation in the excavation of two specific case studies on the islands of Kythera and Antikythera is viewed as a form of alternative tourism that could benefit the long-term management of these sites and the economy of the relevant communities. The underlying concept is that public participation, within a sophisticated and informed wider management plan, can contribute towards rendering an archaeological site a financially self-sufficient resource.
The case study of Paleokastro, Kythera
The archaeological site of Paleokastro (= Old Castle) is the largest fortified settlement on the island of Kythera — an island located opposite of Cape Maleas on the south- eastern peninsula of the Peloponnese. Since antiquity, Kythera has been known as the 'divine (zathea) island of Aphrodite', an attribute that has attracted visitors and tourists. Paleokastro lies in the centre of the island approximately 4 km from the beach of Palaeopolis, where the ancient harbour of the city, known as Skandeia, was located (Coldstream and Huxley, 1972: 37–40; Petrocheilos, 1984: 64–87). The forti- fied ancient settlement occupies an area larger than 600,000 m2, but today its walls are heavily covered by vegetation and thus are not visible. In addition, many sections of the site have been destroyed by farming activities over the last ten centuries.
The visible remains of Paleokastro comprise of two ancient temples-sanctuaries. The first sanctuary, which was uncovered after excavation works, belongs to a female deity (possibly Aphrodite — although there is no epigraphic evidence, yet, to confirm it) and is located on the top of the hill (Petrocheilos, 2003; 2007; 2009). The afore- mentioned excavation, carried out by Prof. I. Petrocheilos from the University of Ioannina, was the first archaeological intervention on the site. The second temple was dedicated to the Ancient Greek twin-gods 'Dioskouroi' (Castor and Pollux) and was located where the Christian church of the Aghioi Anargyroi (Saints Cosmas and Damian) today stands (Figure 1).
The ancient settlement of Paleokastro was fortified at least twice: first during the Archaic period (c. 700–480 bc) and later after the occupation of the island by Athenian general Conon, in 393 bc (Xenophon, Hellenica 4.8.7). Rescue excavations carried out in 2010 and 2011 uncovered an Archaic period grave and parts of the inhabited area of the late Hellenistic and early Roman periods. However, movable findings provide indications for human presence from the Late Geometric period (c. 760–700 bc). The aforementioned small-scale rescue excavations followed after the request of both the Municipality and the Metropolis of Kythera to open a path towards the church of Saints Kosmas and Damian. The excavation was carried out with students and volunteers under the supervision of the 26th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities (EPCA), represented on the island by Aris Tsaravopoulos, and with financial support provided by the Kytherian Research Group, created by Australian Kytherians (Figure 2).
At the moment, the biggest challenge for the Paleokastro site is its inaccessibility due to vegetation overgrowth and, therefore, one of the initial interventions required is for the remains to be revealed. It should be stressed that the development of a management plan for the site of Paleokastro is in progress. The agency responsible for the site is the 26th EPCA which is headquartered in Piraeus, Attica. The Munici- pality of Kythera, on the other hand, has not been involved in the management of the site up to date.
The case study of Kastro, Antikythera
The archaeological site of Kastro is located on Antikythera, a small island situated between Kythera and Crete. The island today counts only twenty-five permanent inhabitants (from almost 700 that used to be there eighty years ago) with a steady process towards depopulation, since there is no prospect in the productive sector. The isolation of this community is further aggravated by its inaccessibility, caused by the inefficiency of the existing harbour which leaves boats exposed to the northern winds. Overall, boat connections to mainland Greece and Crete do not run frequently. There are no traditional settlements or attractive beaches on the island, and therefore visitors are not offered much to see and do on a stay that exceeds two or three days. However, the remains of the fortified ancient city of Aegilia have the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction for visitors from all over the world, and thus to contribute to the island's revival.
The ancient city of Antikythera (widely known among locals as 'Kastro', which means Castle) has had a rich history due to the island's key position as a sea passage. The first phase of the fortification dates to the fourth century bc in the period of the conflict between the Persian Empire and Alexander the Great's realm, while during the Hellenistic period the island participated in the pirate activity practised by Cretan cities such as Phalasarna (Bevan et al., 2008; Sekunda, 2009; Tsaravopoulos, 2009c). The ancient city was eventually destroyed by the Romans in 69–67 bc, causing a great hiatus in human activity on the area (Tsaravopoulos, 2009b). The ancient fortification covers an area of approximately 300 acres, containing today the remains of sanctuar- ies, military installations, remnants of houses, water cisterns, and other architectural elements. The archaeological site is extensive, and uncovering all of the remains it encloses would require an effort of many decades. The 'piratical' activity testified by ancient sources and archaeological evidence (Jacopi, 1932; Segre, 1933) could very well serve as a point of attraction for those who desire an alternative form of tourism. Indeed, the creation of an archaeological park on the island was a request put forward by the municipality's authorities as the only way to bring tourism to Antikythera.
Every summer, since 2000, the 26th EPCA under the supervision of Mr Tsara- vopoulos has been conducting excavations at the ancient city of Antikythera (Figures 3 and 4). Financial support has been provided by the Municipality of Antiky- thera, the Society of Kytherian Studies, and more recently by the Kytherian Research Group. As in most cases in Greece, the local authorities are not actually involved in the management of the archaeological site, and the biggest challenge, as in the afore- mentioned case study of Paleokastro at Kythera, is to organize a living archaeological park following the rationale elaborated in the following sections of this paper.
Turning the fortified settlements of Paleokastro and Kastro into living archaeological parks
The underlying principle behind the proposal to turn the sites of Paleokastro in Kythera and Kastro in Antikythera into living archaeological parks is for visitors to be able to actively engage with the archaeological heritage instead of passively 'consuming' it. Moving beyond the typical one-off visit to an archaeological site, the idea is to provide a series of activities — focusing on the excavation, enhancement, and presentation of the site — in which the visitor can participate throughout the course of several days. Such open-air activities are greatly facilitated by the climate of southern Greece, where sunny days allowing outdoor work begin approximately from mid-March and last until the end of November.
Public participation in the archaeological process and benefits for site preservation
Within the proposed programme, visitors-tourists would be divided into working teams that will have the opportunity to learn about the excavation process and take part in an excavation themselves as labourers under the supervision of archaeologists. Each working team would be expected to work for two or three weeks. In addition to the provision of guided tours, they would be introduced into and provide assistance in several other activities relevant to the enhancement and function of an archaeo- logical park, such as object-handling, conservation, storage and safe-keeping of antiquities, maintenance of footpaths to areas of special interest, and so on. The fieldwork, including excavation and cleaning, would take place in the mornings. The working days would have floating hours, depending on sunrise, but they would not last for over five hours per day. The aforementioned details require that each year the excavation area will not be large in size and depth, because the primary aim of the excavation process is educational. In this process, professional archaeologists in charge of the programme would be expected to shift their focus from the common tendency to solely emphasize research and to impatiently pursue discoveries. They will rather serve as facilitators and guides to the excavation process without, of course, compromising the standards of archaeological work.
In the evenings, participants would be offered seminars on various themes, such as the history of the archaeological sites, the objectives of archaeological research, the interpretation of archaeological material, techniques of archaeological illustration for movable and non-movable finds, presentation of heritage to a wider public. They can also participate in the cleaning and recording of finds and discuss the excavation diaries (compiled by the responsible archaeologists on the day). Both Paleokastro and Kastro have a large number of movable findings that come to surface easily, and these items could be used as teaching material for the participants. On the island of Kythera, particular weekends could include organized trips to other archaeological sites on the island.
Overall, the rationale of the proposal is for the archaeological sites in question not to be inaccessible to the public 'due to excavation', as it happens in most excavations taking place in the country, but to engage people with the process of uncovering the past. Participants in the excavation and site-preservation activities will become, at the same time, vivid advertisers of the archaeological sites and their projects, and can potentially promote the programme and attract more visitors. From our experience so far, concerning the projects that have taken place in the last decade at the archaeological sites of Kythera and Antikythera, despite the difficulties of the living standards and working conditions, the numerous volunteers have had a tendency to return every year and their willingness to participate in the excavations has been consistent. Indeed, in 2007 fifteen international archaeology students participated in the excavations at Kythera for which they contributed Ä2500. This year a small finan- cial contribution was requested, and this did not deter participants from joining the excavation. With a programme that caters for satisfactory living conditions and the provision of a range of stimulating activities, the flow of volunteers would very likely remain high.
The target audience for the proposed activities consists of both people with a specific interest in archaeology (e.g. archaeology students) and members of the wider public who seek an alternative heritage and tourist experience, while the impact to the local community is direct. Both Paleokastro and Kastro have been incorporated into a hiking path network by the Municipality of Kythera and Antikythera. Hiking activity is mainly taking place during spring and autumn in order to avoid the extreme hot weather conditions during the summer, and this network could function as a means to encourage tourists to visit the islands of Kythera and Antikythera. Hikers could integrate visits to the aforementioned archaeological sites in their hiking adventure. Another target group could be the global community of archaeology stu- dents who seek available opportunities to gain excavation experience, as mentioned above. The expenses of the latter are often paid by their universities, providing a cost-effective solution. Indeed, this constitutes common practice in a number of excavations in several European countries.4
The long-term benefits of the aforementioned activities for the development and enhancement of the Paleokastro and Kastro archaeological sites are significant. The availability of human resources can ensure the continuity of the archaeological exca- vations, the existence of permanent staff (e.g. site wardens and scientific personnel), and the conduction of seasonal tours of the site (from March–April until November). This aim complies with one of the core goals of the Hellenic Archaeological Service as defined by article 3 of the so-called Archaeological Law.5 The continuous presence of a group working at the site would benefit the preservation of the antiquities and the maintenance of the paths, and would contribute to the overall appearance and condition of the archaeological park. In addition, the programme of activities would generate job opportunities for archaeologists, conservators, and other professionals who can be employed through the income generated from the participants. Drawing from our experience so far, a group of thirty to thirty-five participants (visitors- labourers) would need at least five archaeologists, one illustrator, and one conserva- tor responsible in every section for at least eight months in Kythera and five months in Antikythera. In the latter there is a potential for the development of a small museum in the former primary school of the island where currently the archaeologi- cal team camps every year and presents the archaeological finds to the community. The museum will exhibit the archaeological findings alongside with replicas of the findings derived from the universally known shipwreck of Antikythera (Marțiș et al., 2006; Pyrrou et al., 2006; Tsaravopoulos, 2009c; Caltsas et al., 2012).
Benefits for the local community
Another major objective of the proposal presented in this paper is the extension of the tourist season for the area surrounding Paleokastro at Kythera and the develop- ment of heritage-oriented tourism in the isolated community of Antikythera. This would provide economic benefits for the relevant local communities, as the programmes of activities within the archaeological parks would last for at least six months. Particularly in the case of Antikythera, we believe that, in line with the research conducted by Liwieratos (2009: 94) in Mani, economic growth would motivate local residents to stay in the area and would raise their awareness of the potential of their archaeological heritage. Indeed, residents on both islands who have followed public talks and activities relating to the excavation of the sites have expressed their interest in this proposal and have been positive towards an economic regeneration of their area through heritage tourism.
At the area surrounding Paleokastro there are four modern settlements, the communities of which can be involved in the running of a non-profit organization for the functioning of the archaeological park. The accommodation infrastructure in that particular area of Kythera allows for work to take place from mid-March until November, and the site itself is easily accessible from a number of villages (such as Mitata, Aroniadika, Livadi) and the coastal areas of Palaeopolis, Avlemonas, and Diakofti. The extensive area of the site is estimated to generate a long-lasting archaeological activity (at least for fifty to sixty years) which can take place during eight to nine months on a yearly basis.
In the case of Antikythera, the proposal for the creation of a living archaeological park would offer the island a new chance to revive its social and economic life. The small size of the island, its relative lack of other tourist attractions, and the inconven- ient boat connections have so far limited the opportunities for visitors to engage with something interesting for more than a couple of days. With this proposal, however, a series of heritage-related activities at the ancient fortification can sustain an interest- ing programme for two or three weeks. Currently the island, with only twenty-five inhabitants, does not provide adequate accommodation infrastructure or other serv- ices (restaurants, cafés, etc.), which renders the presence of large groups of people throughout the year difficult. It is due to the lack of infrastructure that currently the excavation team resides every summer in tents situated in the playground of a school building that ceased to function twenty years ago. Despite the difficult living condi- tions, the number of volunteers with no archaeological background, who are keen on participating in the excavation project, increases year by year. It is estimated that the attraction of tourists will lead to the development of tourist infrastructure and the programme will contribute substantially to the prevention of the island's depopulation process (Tsaravopoulos, 2009d; 2010).
Local communities and decision-making
Furthermore, local communities could be actively involved — for example, through a locally elected committee, if not through their elected local authority representatives — in the development of a relevant management plan and of a non-profit organiza- tion that will be responsible, always under the supervision of the Hellenic Archaeo- logical Service, for the activity and function of the archaeological parks. To this end, this proposal advocates for principles of participatory planning models which emphasize that 'heritage management has a higher probability of success by shifting responsibilities to the public' (Liwieratos, 2009: 12). The community of Antikythera (representing the local administration on the island), for example, has initiated and occasionally funded the partial cleaning of the archaeological site and its fortification walls, as well as the uncovering of the architectural remains of the Apollo's sanctuary located at the root of the hill (Figure 4).
Having a voice in the decision-making process with regard to the function of the archaeological parks of Paleokastro and Kastro, in collaboration with the responsible professional archaeologists, could also have a long-term positive impact on the col- laboration between the local people and the Archaeological Service. The traditional suspicion and mistrust often expressed by the Greek public towards archaeologists — largely due to the inconvenience, delays, and occasional forced expropriations that citizens encounter during construction works that uncover antiquities in their properties (Hamilakis, 2007: 36–38; Loukaki, 2008: 148; Tsaravopoulos, 2010: 57) — could be overcome with the active involvement of the local community in the management of its heritage. Indeed, our personal experience has shown that the initial climate of mistrust that the archaeological team faced at the early stages of the archaeological expedition has now been transformed into a climate of mutual trust and collaboration. A recent indicative example is that once the government forced the only archaeologist responsible for the two islands — as several other Greek experi- enced archaeologists — into early retirement as part of the current austerity measures, the local community reacted strongly against this decision (VisitKythera.gr, 2012).
Problems and constrains: the role of the Greek State Archaeological Service
Several issues need to be considered and some crucial obstacles should be overcome in order for this proposed programme to materialize. Both Paleokastro and Kastro have been declared as 'Archaeological Sites' and are therefore protected by the Greek Archaeological Law. Although the sites are currently threatened mainly by the natu- ral elements, they remain without site wardens/guards because part of the land is still under private ownership. As a result, the land occupied by the archaeological remains must be either expropriated or exchanged with other state land on the islands, as suggested by article 18.8 of the legislation (Archaeological Law, 2002). As compulsive expropriations are paid after fifty years by the state, stakeholders tend to prefer the land exchange. However, it should be noted that we do not view expropriations as an ideal solution, since this results in the dislocation of the private owner/inhabitant. A better solution should be found to accommodate all parties.
Although any activity on the sites should remain under the continuous supervision of the Hellenic Archaeological Service (belonging, at the moment, to the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, Culture and Sports), we argue that control of the latter should coexist with the suggested non-profit organization mentioned above. This organization should operate independently and manage the finance throughout the whole year, in order for all employees (archaeologists, conservators, etc.) to have guaranteed work.
It is recognized, however, that, in order for these archaeological sites on Kythera and Antikythera to operate in the aforementioned manner, bureaucratic obstacles that are closely connected with the structure of the Archaeological Service and the conservative attitude of certain of its members (Loukaki, 2008: 148) need to be con- fronted. It is common knowledge that bureaucratic anchylosis (stiffness), inertia, and the fear of assuming new responsibilities are often deeply rooted in state-controlled mechanisms (Herzfeld, 1991: 195–96; Hamilakis, 2007: 37; Deltsou, 2010: 255–56) and in many cases function as barriers against innovative ideas. As the first author has often experienced in his long career, in every new proposal the bureaucratic mecha- nism can 'discover' hundreds of typical 'insuperable' obstacles, which could otherwise be easily dealt with. In addition, ingenious solutions are too often found only when a politically or economically powerful individual demonstrates a personal interest to the project. Perhaps the restructuring of public administration and the apparent, and hopefully long-term, change of mentality that have resulted from the current economic crisis can provide scope for improvements. There is hope that this proposal may be accepted and realized, proving in practice that antiquities in Greece, when rightly promoted, can contribute effectively to the sustainable development of a region.
This paper intended to demonstrate, through the suggestion of an innovative, by Greek standards, proposal, that archaeological sites can potentially function as a means of economic regeneration of local communities in remote areas via the devel- opment of alternative cultural tourism. However, as implicated, this could only be achieved if bureaucracy and conservative mentalities that are opposing the economic exploitation of archaeological resources change. We argue that the current, severe economic crisis in Greece provides an opportunity for these mentalities to alter. Moving from the macro-environment that requires fundamental changes in mentali- ties and ideologies, to the micro-environment of the islands where the two sites are located, it is imperative to identify the unique attributes of each site and its wider context. It is only through this identification that the sites will gain the 'competitive advantage elements' (see Liwieratos, 2009) that are essential for their economic and social sustainability.
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Sweet n Spicy Peanut Dip
Sweet n Spicy Peanut Dip
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I am on my way to take a challenge on a Vegetarian diet for a week. Friends who know me will agree that it is impossible for me avoid meat!!
So i am trying to experiment new recipes in vegetarian so that i don't miss meat and I really enjoy vegetarian food. This Peanut dip is a part of that experiment.
One of my favorite lunch 2 years back in UK was Carrot and cucumber Sticks with Hummus. But I often forget to soak the Chickpeas the before day (who doesn't!! don't judge me Plsss!!!) and my lunch plan would be ruined.
Then I discovered this dip which can be made instantly or can be made for a whole week and stored in fridge and it tastes the same till the last lick!!
I haven't included step by step pictures as this process is simple and I just mixed everything. That is it!
Unsweetened Peanut butter ** - 1 tbsp
Fresh cream - 1/3 tbsp
Soy sauce - 1/2 tbsp
Thai chilli sauce - 1/4 tbsp ***
Salt - to taste
Sesame seeds - to garnish
Mix the Peanut butter,Fresh cream,soy Sauce,chilli sauce and salt.
Garnish with Sesame seeds.
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- Having too many choices. One of the main reasons why we feel overwhelmed and stuck is simply because we have too many choices or options before us and no clear criteria for deciding what to focus on.
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The Frozen Graduate
The Graduate is a well-known cocktail that becomes popular in college towns each spring. At your grad party, try making a frozen version in your party machine. Here's what you'll need:
- 3 ounces or 2 shots amaretto
- 9 ounces Southern Comfort
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 3 ounces fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Your margarita machine.
Fill your party machine's ice reservoir and then pour each of your ingredients into the margarita machine's blender jar. Turn it on and watch as it shaves the ice and blends the perfect frozen cocktail. Pour these slushy drink into hurricane glasses, garnish with a cherry and pineapple and serve to the recent graduates.
Cold and Bubbly
Champagne doesn't usually go with frozen cocktails, but for a graduation there's no better beverage to base a cocktail on.Try this sweet, frozen and bubbly drink. Simply combine champagne or sparkling wine, with peach juice, fruity liqueur and orange juice for a strong and flavorful frozen mimosa spinoff.
Pom and Circumstance
After your graduate marches toward their diploma to the famous tune, serve up this punny cocktail. Add these ingredients to your frozen concoction maker:
- 9 ounces pomegranate juice
- 4.5 ounce pomegranate liqueur
- 4.5 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces lime juice
- 1 splash orange juice.
Fill up your ice container, flip the switch and wait for your cocktail to be blended. It has a rich color and an even stronger taste. Serve this in a festive glass with lime wedge garnishes and a fun umbrella or two.
Must-Have Margarita
Whether you're celebrating a graduation or just a beautiful May day, a margarita always does the trick. For a graduation though, skip the classic for a stronger, bolder flavor and color. Try this recipe:
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