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What Are Little Girls Made Of?
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The Original Series
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First Aired :
20 Oct 1966
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Director :
James Goldstone
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Writers :
Robert Bloch
Season Ep :
x 10
Main Cast :
James Doohan
Montgomery Scott
DeForest Kelley
Leonard H. McCoy
Walter Koenig
Pavel A. Chekov
Nichelle Nichols
Nyota Uhura
Leonard Nimoy
William Shatner
James T. Kirk
George Takei
Hikaru Sulu
Grace Lee Whitney
Janice Rand
Guest Cast :
Budd Albright
Majel Barrett
Christine Chapel
Ted Cassidy
Vince Deadrick
Sherry Jackson
Eddie Paskey
Lieutenant Leslie
William Shatner
as Android Kirk
Michael Strong
Doctor Roger Korby
Harry Vasch
Doctor Brown
Isn't it a bit odd that Kirk is able to strangle Korby? Korby, remember, the man who turns out to be an android?
Look at the weapon Andrea uses to kill the Android Kirk. It's the exact same weapon which was used in the original pilot episode "The Menagerie". There it was called a laser, but here it looks, sounds and behaves like a phaser.
Incidentally, it's not a nit as such but when Spock asks Christine if she is sure that was Korby's voice, she rather smugly asks him "Have you ever been engaged, Mr Spock?!" and smiles as if she's just won a "take that!" point. Well, keeping what we will learn in Amok Time in mind, I can never help but imagine him responding with "Why yes, in fact it's MORE than an engagement, so take that!"
Great Moment :
Kirk debating with his android self on the advantages of humanity.
Body Count :
2 redshirts, 4 androids
Factoid :
This is the first Trek episode to feature an Android.
Sherry Jackson's outfit as Andrea never failed to get an enthusiastic response from the male members of the crew. She also brought the studio commissary to a standstill when she went to lunch dressed in it during shooting.
The producers pulled a prank on a visiting clothing dealer who had come for a meeting by having him meet Ted Cassidy in full makeup and costume as Ruk. Reportedly the man was so terrified that he was barely able to speak.
James Goldstone, who directed "Where No Man Has Gone Before", was hired to direct this episode. After it ran two days over schedule, thus costing extra money to produce, he was never hired for Star Trek again.
The Enterprise arrives at Exo III to investigate the fate of Dr. Roger Korby, a scientist who went on a mission to investigate the planet. With two previous attempts failing to find any trace of him, there is little hope for a positive result - a fact that is especially upsetting to Nurse Chapel, who is Korby's fiancé.
Amazingly the ship picks up a transmission from none other than Korby himself. He reports that he has made tremendous discoveries on the planet, discoveries that may require a serious decision from Kirk. He thus asks Kirk to beam down to talk to him alone. When he hears that Chapel is aboard he allows her to come as well, and the pair beam down to the frozen world. Finding nobody present, Kirk has two security men beamed down. He has one, Rayburn, remain at the entrance whilst the other, Matthews, comes with him to look for Korby. Korby's assistant, Doctor Brown, meets them, but moments later a scream is heard. Matthews has fallen into a bottomless chasm, resulting in certain death. Although upset at the loss Kirk presses on to find an underground base. Unseen by him, a giant figure also lurks nearby in the caves. As Kirk asks Rayburn to notify the ship about what is happening, the figure advances from behind and incapacitates him.
In the base Korby is waiting along with Andrea, a beautiful young woman in rather revealing clothing. Kirk tries to contact Rayburn but is unable to reach it with his communicator - and when he tries, Brown pulls a weapon on him. Kirk gets the drop on him and shoots Brown, but the giant figure appears and easily subdues Kirk. Amazingly, the shot that hits Brown reveals him to be an android!
On the Enterprise, a voice message from Kirk arrives to assure Spock that all is well. The giant, whom Korby calls Ruk, is imitating Kirk's voice perfectly. Korby asks for Kirk's trust and help, assuring him that there is an explanation for what has happened. When Ruk imitates Chapel's voice, Korby chastises him. Kirk prompts Korby to also order Ruk to always obey her orders, which he does. Korby reveals that Ruk has killed Rayburn. The giant is also an android, an ancient device left behind by the race which used to inhabit the planet. He has been there for so long that even he cannot remember the time. Using him as a guide, Korby was able to create the robot version of Brown. Kirk tries again to escape, but he is powerless against Ruk.
Andrea talks to Chapel, prompting some jealousy from her. Brown reveals that she is also an android, which prompts Chapel to call her "a mechanical geisha". Korby has Andrea kiss Kirk and then slap him, to show that there is no emotion in her - she simply obeys orders, as any logical computer would. Kirk challenges Korby to explain why Ruk and Brown are threatening and even killing men, if Korby has such complete control over them. By way of explanation Korby creates a new android, this one a duplicate of Kirk, in a process that takes only a minute or so. He explains that he is going to copy Kirk's mental patterns, so the android will be a real duplicate of him. Kirk fills his minds with the words "mind your own business Mister Spock, I'm sick of your half-breed interference!"
Later, as Chapel eats, Kirk comes to talk to her. They discuss the situation for a while before Kirk drops the bombshell that he isn't the original, but rather the android. Korby comes in with the real Kirk, pointing out how perfect a copy the android is. Kirk is unimpressed by the duplication but Korby says the process can go even further, with the machines actually transferring a consciousness into the android body rather than just copying it. It is a method of practical immortality. He suggests that humanity could improve themselves by editing out jealousy, hate, and fear. Kirk remains unimpressed at the idea of "programmed" people, pointing out that joy and love can just as easily be eliminated. Korby unveils his plan, to have Kirk transport the machinery to some suitable planet where he can infiltrate the Federation with android duplicates of prominent people, so that when the time comes to reveal them the peoples reaction can be controlled. Kirk attacks Korby and escapes into the cave, but he is quickly captured by Ruk and returned.
On the Enterprise the duplicate Kirk arrives to prepare to help Korby with his plan. When Spock questions him he repeats Kirk's phrase of "mind your own business Mister Spock, I'm sick of your half-breed interference", apparently thinking this is perfectly normal behaviour. When the duplicate beams back down Spock warns security to be ready to beam down.
Back on the planet Kirk kisses Andrea again, trying to seduce her. He also talks to Ruk, challenging him on what happened to his creators, the "Old Ones". Kirk suggests that their own androids may have overthrown them after being built so well that they had their own unpredictable emotions. Ruk realises that his own survival overrides any programming and tries to kill Korby, only to be destroyed with a phaser. When Korby is injured himself it is revealed that he is also an android, having transferred his mind into an artificial body when the arctic temperatures above almost killed him.
Andrea meets the duplicate Kirk, and asks him to kiss her. When he refuses she shoots and destroys him in a flash of anger. Korby is arguing that he is the same person he ever was when Andrea arrives to explain what she has done. Kirk points out that Korby's android paradise has come with a rather high body count thus far. Korby begins to break down under the stress, especially when Chapel points out that his actions so far show only that he is not the man she knew. Andrea destroys both herself and Korby just as Spock arrives with reinforcements. Back on the Enterprise Spock notes his disapproval of the term "half-breed", and Kirk notes this and carries on toward their next destination.
A decent enough episode, this. The idea of infiltration by duplicates of one sort or another has been seen many times in Trek, first in The Man Trap and again in The Enemy Within. But this one was early enough that it was still pretty fresh and new. Highlights include Ted Cassidy as Ruk, who does a tremendous job of appearing to be hugely powerful and menacing. I have to love Korby's defence of having created the lovely Andrea, too. Chapel calls her a "mechanical geisha" and Korby's defence comes down to "no, I couldn't be involved with her because she's not a real woman... she's just a perfect imitation of a woman who is programmed to do absolutely anything I say!" Uh... yeah, not really a good line to take in that particular argument Korby! You have to wonder, too, if Korby is so completely disinterested in Andrea why he has her walk around without any kind of undershirt on, leaving about half her body uncovered. Brown wears the same outfit, after all, except that he gets to wear a black shirt under his one!
Kirk's solution to being duplicated is a very clever little move, and I love how it pays off. Interesting too to see Spock rush to the rescue, only to find that there's actually no need of rescue at all. That will happen more than once in TOS!
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Irrespective of which team you want to win the Phillies-Rockies NLDS, any sane Dodger fan would want the Rockies to win today's Game 4, forcing a Game 5 and using up a key starter on both squads.
It's the end of three innings, and the Phillies are up 1-0 thanks to a solo shot by Shane Don't Throw At My Head Victorino. The Rockies could better help themselves out here if they didn't waste two leadoff singles in the bottom of the first inning, and then watch Dexter Fowler GIDP in the third. But then, no lead is safe at Coors Field, so there's a lot more ball to play.
Cliff Lee, two hits and no runs through three innings; Ubaldo Jimenez, four hits and one run through four.
Let's go, Rockies! Win this game (or at least take it to the 17th inning)!

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Honolulu, on Oahu's south shore, is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into the United States. The city is a major hub for international business, military defense, as well as famously being host to a diverse variety of east-west and Pacific culture, cuisine, and traditions. The name Honolulu means "sheltered harbor" or "calm port".
Hilo is the second-largest CDP in the State of Hawaiʻi and the largest settlement on the island of Hawaiʻi with a population of 43,263 during the 2010 census. Hilo is the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, and is situated in the South Hilo District. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, and is near two shield volcanoes, Mauna Loa, considered active, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano upon which some of the best ground-based astronomical observatories are placed. Hilo is home to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaiʻi, as well as the Merrie Monarch Festival, a week-long celebration of ancient and modern hula, which takes place annually after Easter. It is also home to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of macadamia nuts. It is served by Hilo International Airport, inside the CDP. $$https://vimeo.com/8462409$$


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I hope for you, you went out and bought yourselves a few passionfruit and made some passionfruit curd after my last post. I did say in that post that I would share how I enjoyed eating the passionfruit curd best. Well here it is!
I think I was grinning like the Cheshire cat while I was stirring the passionfruit curd. See I already knew then that I would be using some of it in a new macaron creation.
It's spring and I am in a celebration mood. Celebrating spring to it's fullest. We are having a bit of a set back on the weather front, as the temperatures dropped again this week but the tell-tale signs are all around me.
Green and yellow embodies spring in perfect harmony. And I see the gorgeous sunny yellow of narcissus flowers and the deep velvety green of the fresh fields and pastures all around me.
It was these luscious surroundings that inspired me for these macarons. Good Friday and I had just spent the week alone. I lavished in the free time I was having. Soeren was spending part of his Easter break with grandparents and Tom was still in Vienna, which meant playing by my rules and on my time. I ate when I felt like it, played with no restraints and kind of let myself go a little. Boy did it feel good!
Good Friday was the last day to indulge in this placid leisure before my men came home the next day. Luckily the weather was picture-book perfect and a bright sun was shinning in a clear blue sky. After enjoying a long breakfast, with my feet up and a glossy magazine, I tanked some of the sun in our back yard doing some yoga. The sun salutation seemed like the perfect way to show my gratitude for this gorgeous day.
A few egg whites resting on the kitchen countertop beckoned me and I was torn between relaxing in the back yard or spending time baking in the kitchen. It was the kitchen that won and with all the windows open, Shakira's Good Stuff shaking my hips I went to work on making my macarons.
I felt good. The macarons had feet and the filling was already awaiting in the refrigerator to be spread on the shells. It was time to catch some afternoon sun though, after packing my camera equipment and my iPod I hit the parks and the city of Weimar. It was a perfect day in Weimar.
Matcha was the perfect partner for my passionfruit curd. It's complex, subtle and slightly bitter taste paired in harmony with the sweet and slightly tangy passionfruit curd. Green and yellow – a celebration of the vivid colors of Spring.
As it was Easter weekend I could not help but think that the shades of green and yellow fitted in so perfectly into my Easter decorations around the house.
Both Deeba and Jamie wanted us to get inspired by a holiday in April for this session Mactweets. I got inspired by the colors of nature and Easter and present you Meeta's Magnificent Matcha Macarons with passionfruit curd.
Note: If you are making macarons for the first time please read my comprehensive collection of macaron tips. All the way from the prep work to removing macarons from the baking paper, you'll find valuable tips and tricks for perfect macaron making.
Matcha Macarons with Passionfruit Curd
Printable version of recipe here
For the macaron shells
Recipe for macaron shells adapted from Ottolenghi - The Cookbook
110g icing sugar
60g almonds, very finely ground
60g egg whites, (about 2 eggs) aged for either 5 days in the fridge, then for 24 hours at room temperature or a little over 24 hours on the countertop
40g castor sugar
1-2 teaspoons matcha powder
a few drops of green food coloringFor the filling
a jar of this homemade passionfruit curd
For the macaron shells
- Prepare your baking tray and baking sheets with a stencil of circles. Draw circles on some baking paper using a (mathematical) compass about 2 cm in diameter. Then place some white parchment paper on the baking tray and flip the baking paper back around. Or use this macaron template.
- In a large mixing bowl mix the egg whites with an electric hand beater (alternatively you can use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment) until it is thick and frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, whisking all the while, until the mixture turns into a thick glossy meringue. The consistency of the macaron batter should be similar to hair mousse or shaving foam. Make sure the meringue is not over-beaten or else it will be too dry.
- In a food processor pulse together icing sugar and almonds until the nuts are finely ground and powdery. Add the matcha powder and sift the mixture 2 or 3 times to make sure there are no lumps.
- Place the dry ingredients into a bowl. Add the meringue in three portions, giving it a quick fold using the macronnage technique described in my macaron tips section. Add a few drops of green food coloring to get the desired color tone. Fold the mixture a few times to break the air. Continue until you get a smooth and supple mixture, thick in consistency so that when you lift the spatula it flows back in thick ribbons. Test a small amount on a plate – should the tops fall back and flatten by themselves then it is ready, if not give it a few more folds.
- Fill a piping bag with a plain tip with the batter and pipe small rounds (2 cm in diameter) on your prepared baking paper. Leave the macarons to rest and dry for about 15 to 30 minutes.
- In the meantime preheat the the oven to 150 degrees C. When the macarons are ready bake the shells for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Use a flat offset spatula to gently remove the shells from the baking paper and allow to cool further on a rack.
Assembling the macarons
Using two spoons place dollops of the passionfruit curd on one of the shells and gently cover with another shell. Do not press. Continue to do this until you have used up all of the filling and shells.Storing Macarons
If you are not going to be using them right away you can store the shells in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.They freeze well too but it is recommended to freeze them unfilled. To fill them take the shells out of the freezer 48 hours prior to serving and without defrosting fill them. This way the flavors will be allowed to blend as they thaw.
Macarons taste best the next day. Prepare and fill them, then keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. This allows the flavors to intermingle with each other. Enjoy them at room temperature the next day.
There is that incredible subtle and alluring taste that matcha has that makes one go "wow!" with these macarons, the passionfruit explosion comes afterwards and finally when both flavors are intermingled there is remarkable essence of pure lust. A lust for more – more macarons, more greens and yellows, more fruity, tangy flavors and more of Spring.
Extra Extra
I've got a couple of pretty neat news to share with you all.
For starters – I seem to have gotten myself on another top 50 list. The people over at Babble.com, a website dedicated to "a new generation of moms" have put a list of the Top 50 Best Mom Food Bloggers and What's For Lunch, Honey? is on that list as part of the category Best Photography. A special one because my mommy role is recognized along with my passion for photography. A huge thanks to all those who are giving me their thumbs up!
On the subject of photography, a few days ago the brilliant Neel of Learn Food Photography and Styling interviewed me and asked me to discuss how I came to food photography and styling, my inspiration and I share a few tips and tricks. Part 1 of the interview has been published and in this I talk about how I became so passionate about this topic. Come over and read it and tell me what you think.
Finally while we are talking food photography, hope you're going to be coming to London this June. 51 days to go for the Food Blogger Connect and there you'll have the opportunity to catch Mowie of Mowielicious, Béa from La Tartine Gourmande and myself team up in an intensive Food Photography and Styling workshop.
More magnificent macarons from WFLH:
Black Sesame and Nutella Macarons | Saffron Macarons with Cardamom White Chocolate Ganache | Rosewater and Raspberry Macarons |
All photographs and written content on What's For Lunch, Honey? © 2006-2010 Meeta Khurana unless otherwise indicated. | All rights reserved | Please Ask First


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I'm re-attaching the photos here. But click here for the initial post from yesterday about Jennifer Aniston's engagement ring from Justin Theroux. Aniston's publicist has confirmed to E! that that is indeed what we're seeing. No other details have been provided which means all the entertainment news outlets have been reaching out to jewellers with no connection to Aniston to speculate about the size and value.
One expert estimates it to be between 8 and 9 carats and $500K. Another expert says it's more like 12 - 18 carats. I'm not an expert but that seems like a really big discrepancy. Big seems to be the key word. Too big?
Since the pictures were released yesterday afternoon, that's been the discussion -- is it too big to be tasteful?
That might be unfair. It's really none of our goddamn business…only, well, they did stage these shots, didn't they? Paps don't hang out in big numbers in Sante Fe, New Mexico. And Getty Images (which is the agency representing these pictures) is labelling them "exclusive coverage", a term that normally applies to an event to which they've been invited. Which means Jennifer and Justin have invited us to look. And in doing so, many of you feel that it's obnoxiously over-the-top.
Drew Magary at Gawker certainly thinks it's obnoxiously over-the-top. In an article called Your Giant Engagement Ring Looks F-cking Stupid, Drew Magary rages:
"When it comes to engagement rings, there is a fine threshold between beautiful and gaudy, and Aniston just hopped inside an IROC and made skid marks on that threshold. Take a look at Kim Kardashian's old rock and see if you disagree. It's just as tacky. When you wear a diamond that big, you're essentially announcing to everyone that A) You have no sense of subtlety when it comes to flaunting your wealth and B) You enjoy blinding small children. A ring that big tells people that you're willing to throw your spine out of alignment just so that people can see you toting a fucking crystalline boulder around on your hand."
But I don't think it's just about the ring or the size of it. I don't think Drew Magary would be quite as ragey if the ring belonged to, I dunno, Jessica Simpson. This is 100% a ring for Jessica Simpson. There's no disconnect between this ring and what we know of Jessica Simpson. But is this ring you imagined for Jennifer Aniston? Jennifer Aniston who uniforms herself in little black dresses, prefers understated over tricked out, has worn her hair more or less the same way for over a decade, and is regularly admired for her "simple, relaxed elegance" -- is that the woman who'd choose this ring? This, I think, is what people are bumping up against: the mismatch between the ring and the wearer, or who you thought was the wearer.
The wearer of this ring is a LOOK AT ME girl. Or… maybe more accurately…the giver and the wearer of this ring are LOOK AT ME people. Like the Brange. Those two are definitely LOOK AT ME people. And Jen's fans have always maintained that's not her style. This ring pretty much pisses and sh-ts on that notion, non?
It's a celebration, indeed. And I've been writing this for months -- Jennifer Aniston has really finally found a man who will play this famewhore game as enthusiastically as she does.
Attached - Aniston in Boston yesterday for a meeting.


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(AP) - Researchers say vitamin E might slow the progression of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease _ the first time any treatment has been shown to alter the course of dementia at that stage.
In a study of more than 600 older veterans, high doses of the vitamin delayed the decline in daily living skills, such as making meals, getting dressed and holding a conversation, by about six months over a two-year period.
The benefit was equivalent to keeping one major skill that otherwise would have been lost, such as being able to bathe without help. For some people, that could mean living independently rather than needing a nursing home.
Vitamin E did not preserve thinking abilities, though, and it did no good for patients who took it with another Alzheimer's medication. But those taking vitamin E alone required less help from caregivers _ about two fewer hours each day than some others in the study.
"It's not a miracle or, obviously, a cure," said study leader Dr. Maurice Dysken of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. "The best we can do at this point is slow down the rate of progression."
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sponsored the study, published Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
No one should rush out and buy vitamin E, several doctors warned. It failed to prevent healthy people from developing dementia or to help those with mild impairment ("pre-Alzheimer's") in other studies, and one suggested it might even be harmful.
Still, many experts cheered the new results after so many recent flops of once-promising drugs.
"This is truly a breakthrough paper and constitutes what we have been working toward for nearly three decades: the first truly disease-modifying intervention for Alzheimer's," said Dr. Sam Gandy of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. "I am very enthusiastic about the results."
About 35 million people worldwide have dementia, and Alzheimer's is the most common type. In the U.S., about 5 million have Alzheimer's. There is no cure and current medicines just temporarily ease symptoms.
Researchers don't know how vitamin E might help, but it is an antioxidant, like those found in red wine, grapes and some teas. Antioxidants help protect cells from damage that can contribute to other diseases, says the federal Office on Dietary Supplements. Many foods contain vitamin E, such as nuts, seeds, grains, leafy greens and vegetable oils. There are many forms, and the study tested a synthetic version of one _ alpha-tocopherol _ at a pharmaceutical grade and strength, 2,000 international units a day.
Years ago, another study found that the same form and dose helped people with more advanced Alzheimer's, and many were prescribed it. But vitamin E fell out of favor after a 2005 analysis of many studies found that those taking more than 400 units a day were more likely to die of any cause.
The new study involved 613 veterans, nearly all male, 79 years old on average, with mild to moderate Alzheimer's, at 14 VA centers. All were already taking Aricept, Razadyne or Exelon _ widely used, similar dementia medicines.
Participants were placed in four groups and given either vitamin E, another dementia medicine called memantine (its brand name is Namenda), both pills or dummy pills.
After a little more than two years of follow-up, those on vitamin E alone had a 19 percent lower annual rate of decline in daily living skills compared to the placebo group. Memantine made no difference, and vitamin E did not affect several tests of thinking skills.
"It's a subtle effect but it's probably real," Dr. Ron Petersen, the Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's research chief, said of the benefit on daily living from vitamin E. "That has to be weighed against the potential risks" seen in earlier studies, he said.
Heather Snyder, director of medical and scientific operations for the Alzheimer's Association, said the group's position is that "no one should take vitamin E for Alzheimer's disease or other memory issues except under the supervision of a physician," because it can interfere with blood thinners, cholesterol drugs and other medicines.
The new results also need to be verified in a fresh study that includes more women and minorities, she said.
Follow Marilynn Marchione on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MMarchioneAP
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(CNN) — As Pope Benedict XVI steps down, the moral authority and future of the Roman Catholic Church depends on the next pope forcefully dealing with child sex abuse in its ranks.
Benedict had the power to effect fundamental, institutional change from the top that would have protected children of future generations. Benedict failed on child protection and the sexual abuse of children was allowed to continue, with thousands of more cases on his watch.
Before his installation as pope, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was the keeper of the traditional papal secrecy around sexual abuse as the leader of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He issued orders directing cardinals, archbishops and bishops to keep credibly accused priests in ministry, to move them to a different parish or to keep them in the priesthood because they were too young, too infirm or their removal would cause too much scandal for the church.
As pope, he condemned the abuse more strongly than his predecessors, but he did nothing to act on his words.
What must the next pope do to regain trust and moral authority?
There are seven concrete measures the future pope can and must implement to bring about change within the clerical culture on child sexual abuse. First, disclose the names of all the clerics credibly accused and known to the Vatican worldwide along with the country, state and parish or school where the offenses were allegedly committed. More than a dozen bishops have already created such lists and made them public.
Second, publicly disclose all of the documents within the Vatican's archives that pertain to reports of child sex abuse, the Vatican's response to it and the hierarchy's role in the abuse. The church must begin to make amends to survivors, and exposing the secrets and concealment contained in such documents is a critical step.
Third, revise church canon law and Vatican protocols so that no secrecy surrounds child sex abuse. Secrecy is toxic, and in it, child abuse flourishes. Fourth, require each bishop and church official to report clergy accused of sexual abuse of minors to law enforcement.
Fifth, retain independent and outside professionals to conduct an audit to assure compliance and reliability. An example of a case where this independent investigation worked is the Louis Freeh Report regarding Penn State and the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.
Sixth, retain independent and outside professionals, nonclerics who do not have a requirement of obedience to the pope and bishops, to conduct investigations into child sex crimes by clergy.
Seventh, retain independent and outside professionals to train, educate and modernize child protection procedures and protocols in every diocese worldwide.
To move forward, the Roman Catholic Church and its leader, the next pope, ultimately must handle child sexual abuse among its clergy with transparency and honesty, rather than internally and secretly. Then and only then will the church and its leader regain any moral authority and move the Roman Catholic Church forward from the 16th century to the 21st on child protection.
Can any and all of these things be actually done? Of course. But if past is prologue, the Vatican will continue to operate above the law in denial, minimization and blame.
News: The pope in retirement — What to expect
I do believe though that there is hope and promise for a better future with a transformative and transparent attitude at the top, with a new pope dedicated to openness and accountability for all clerics who have participated or been complicit in these crimes.
I represent thousands of survivors of childhood sexual abuse by clergy, and in two of those cases, I have named Pope Benedict XVI and the Holy See as defendants, because I truly believe that all roads lead to Rome and thus, responsibility is seated there.
Until and unless there is transformational change at the top, they will continue to be faced with worldwide and mounting global crises, external pressures and the continuing fall of a moral empire. Until there is change at the top, it is business as usual.


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Following a series of homophobic incidents on the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1985, the Program for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Concerns was established as an administrative center in the Office of Student Affairs. Later renamed after the notorious riots in New York, the Stonewall Center has provided the campus and surrounding community with cultural and educational programming through speakers, films, video and book library, Speakers Bureau on LGBTQ issues, referrals and support, advocacy and community outreach.
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I have been a huge fan of quinoa ever since I first came across it and I am always looking for new ways to enjoy it. I recently came across the idea of quinoa cakes on Annie's Eats and I immediately knew that I would have to try them! Quinoa cakes are essentially fritters where the 'batter' is made from cooked quinoa along with some eggs and flour to bind it and the batter is formed into patties and fried in oil until nice and golden brown and light and crispy on the outside. Although you could add pretty much any flavours that you want to your quinoa cakes I wanted to keep my first quinoa cakes nice and simple and I just added the standard onions, garlic and cheese to the basic batter.
Annie served her quinoa cakes topped with a poached egg and I have to admit that topping something with a poached egg is one of my favourite way of doing breakfast so I was sold on the idea! Since my quinoa caked themselves were not going to be packed with flavour I decided to add some to the dish in the form of a roasted red pepper and toasted walnut pesto since I have a freezer full of frozen roasted peppers that want to be used. I could not resist adding a bit more cheese to the mix and since a creamy and tangy goat cheese goes perfectly with a sweet roasted red pepper pesto, it was the natural choice. (Tip: Make sure that you place the poached egg on top while still hot and the goat cheese will start to melt and get really dreamy!)
The quinoa cakes turned out really well and they held together much better than I expected! They were crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside with an amazing texture. I could easily eat them as if they were 'chips' with something to dip them into! The roasted red pepper pesto and goat cheese quinoa cakes with poached eggs were simply amazing! It was a real treat to start the day with a breakfast like this! Now that my first quinoa cakes are under my belt, I am just itching to make some more and my head it just full of ideas for different flavours! Spankopita, spinach and feta, quinoa cakes anyone?
Quinoa Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Pesto, Goat Cheese and a Poached Egg
Quinoa cakes served topped with roasted red pepper and toasted walnut pesto, goat cheese and a poached egg.
- baby spinach leaves to taste
- 1 batch quinoa cakes – see below
- 1 batch roasted red pepper an toasted walnut pesto – see below
- 4 ounces goat cheese, sliced
- 4 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- chives to taste, sliced
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.
- Crack an egg into a bowl, swirl the water in the pot and pour the egg from the bowl into the water and repeat for another egg.
- Let the eggs cook until the whites are set but the yolks are not, about 2-3 minutes and fish them out.
- Repeat for the remaining 2 eggs.
- Place the spinach leaves down 4 plates, top with quinoa cakes, roasted red pepper pesto, goat cheese and the poached eggs, season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives.
Quinoa Cakes
Quinoa used to make cakes or fritters that are fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water (or broth)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- oil for frying
- Simmer the quinoa in the water until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes, turn off the heat, and let it sit, covered for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooled quinoa with the eggs, onion, garlic, flour, parmesan, salt and pepper, adding more flour if required.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Spoon the mixture into the pan, form patties of any size that you desire and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side, before setting aside on paper towels to drain.
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Pesto
A roasted red pepper pesto with toasted walnuts and basil.
- 2 roasted red peppers
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic,
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Puree everything in a food processor.
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If you've ever wanted to shoot someone with a Nerf gun, but just didn't have the energy to get off the couch, this hack may be for you. It's also a good way to ward off zombies if another apocalypse, Mayan or otherwise, is on the horizon.
Although the effects are very cool, as seen in the video after the break, the method for making this setup was quite simple. The requirements for this project were that the gun could not be permanently modified, and everything had to fire automatically. These restrictions may have contributed to the simplicity of the design as many of us would start breaking things before we had to.
Instead of some elaborate hack, the trigger was tied back in the firing position at all times. A relay was then used to interrupt the power supply to the mechanism allowing an Arduino equipped with an infrared sensor to automatically control the firing. The setup is explained after the break, but skip to around 1:55 if you'd rather just see the guns in action. Continue reading "Nerf Sentry Gun For The Apocalypse"


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Mortgage Cases to Test U.S. Use of Once-Obscure Fraud Statute
Banks are testing U.S. authorities' use of a once-obscure statute to bring more cases tied to the financial crisis, arguing the government is twisting the law beyond what it can do.
In a motion to dismiss a federal case alleging mortgage misconduct, Wells Fargo said late Wednesday the government was essentially trying to argue that the bank defrauded itself under one of the laws at issue, FIRREA.
Bank of America is also fighting a recent lawsuit from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan alleging some $1 billion in losses to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , partly by arguing those institutions also don't qualify as affected firms under FIRREA.
Courts are expected to weigh in later this year on the issue in both cases. If they side with the banks, it could limit a key Justice Department tool promoted as a way to bring big civil cases against misconduct that fueled the 2007-2009 crisis.
FIRREA, or the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act, is a federal civil fraud statute passed in the wake of the 1980s savings-and-loan scandals. It covers fraud affecting federally in s ured financial institutions.
While it has only appeared in a few dozen cases, its low burden of proof, broad investigative powers and long statute of limitations encouraged the Justice Department to dust it off for potential cases, especially after criminal inquiries failed to yield major prosecutions.
The DOJ, led by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's office, has used the statute in big bank cases in the past year, including against Citigroup, Bank of New York Mellon, and in the $25 billion settlement with five top banks that resolved allegations of mortgage servicing abuses.
While those cases resulted in settlements, rulings in the cases against Bank of America and Wells Fargo could lay out clear markers of just what is covered by the law.
The U.S. in October sued Bank of America, accusing it of violating FIRREA and other laws when it caused taxpayers more than $1 billion in losses by selling thousands of toxic mortgage loans to the government-sponsored Fannie and Freddie.
When Bank of America filed a motion to dismiss the case in late December, it said the government was turning the law on its head.
The alleged fraud was directed at Fannie and Freddie, which are not themselves federally insured financial institutions, the bank said.
The DOJ's allegations instead hung on other federally insured institutions that were preferred Fannie and Freddie stockholders who suffered losses as a result of the loans. "This interpretation ... is limitless and absurd," the bank said.
"This is a wildly expansive reading...(the law) was not intended to increase civil penalties for all fraud that, through intermediaries, might remotely touch a financial institution..." it said.
Bank of America also said the Justice Department did not describe a scheme to defraud, as the statute requires, but only that Countrywide violated contracts with Fannie and Freddie.
Oral arguments on the motion are scheduled for April 18.
In seeking to defeat an October lawsuit that alleges more than 10 years of misconduct related to government-insured loans, Wells Fargo too attacked the Justice Department's theories under FIRREA.
The original complaint did not specifically identify a federally insured financial institution, the bank said in its Wednesday filing.
"The United States has now tried to cure this defect by alleging that Wells Fargo is the 'federally insured financial institution' that was 'affect ' by Wells Fargo's own alleged violations...No court has accepted this 'affect yourself' theory of liability, and it is wrong."
The DOJ built its case against Wells Fargo in part through information gleaned from four FIRREA subpoenas, according to court documents. The law allows civil prosecutors to obtain information prior to filing a lawsuit, which most civil laws don't allow.
The bank also argued it was already absolved of much of the liability through an earlier $25 billion, multi-bank deal.
The government has until Feb. 13 to respond to Wells Fargo's motion.
Copyright 2012 by Reuters. All rights reserved.


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An Egyptian court has sentenced 21 defendants to death over a deadly soccer riot last year, adding fuel to the violent protests that continued to flare across the country on Saturday.
Military forces were deployed to Port Said after protesters stormed the prison housing the defendants and killed two police officers, the AP reports.
The court's ruling comes the day after the two-year anniversary of the Egyptian revolution that ousted President Hosni Mubarak. Countrywide protests marking the anniversary have since turned violent and continued into a second day.
The head of the hospital in Port Said says as many as 25 people are dead in the violence, NPR's Leila Fadel reports, and that number is expected to rise. Elsewhere in the country, Fadel reports at least nine dead and hundreds injured.
Early Saturday, President Mohamed Morsi also sent re-enforcements to Suez where five demonstrators and one soldier were killed, Al Jazeera reports.
"Egypt's [security] apparatuses will chase the criminals and bring them to justice. They are also doing their best to protect and secure the peaceful demonstrations," Morsi said Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.
As NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson reported in April, the violence following a soccer game between the home team and a longtime rival from Cairo left 74 people dead. The death sentences still await approval by Egypt's highest law official, the Grand Mufti, Al Jazeera reports.
Reporting on the larger protests Friday, Fadel told our Newscast unit there was "rage" in Tahrir Square. She said Egyptians have a list of frustrations, including the economy and civil liberties:
"One of the biggest grievances, especially among the young activists is that hardly anyone has been held accountable for the ... at least 900 people that were killed during Egypt's revolution two years ago, but also the protesters that have died since."
Mubarak received a life sentence for failing to stop the killing of protesters in June, but a court overturned that and ordered a retrial earlier this month.
The Washington Post points to a Pew survey that shows 81 percent of Egyptians consider it "very important" to have a "fair judiciary," topping a list of priorities.
Update at 8:50 a.m. ET. Fighting In Port Said Claims More Lives:
The number of deaths in the Port Said clashes has risen to 22, Egypt's health ministry says. Two hundred people have been injured in the fighting, it says, including "many critical injuries among police forces."
Update at 6:55 a.m. ET. More Deaths Reported In Port Said:
Security officials tell the AP that six others, along with two police, have died in clashes in Port Said:
"Immediately after the verdict, two police were shot dead outside Port Said's main prison when angry relatives tried to storm the facility to free the defendants. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets, as well as live rounds, at the crowd outside the prison, killing six, security officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations."
Update at 4:55 a.m. ET. Relief, Violence Follows Verdict:
"Families of the dead in the courtroom held up pictures of their deceased relatives and wept with relief [after the judge read the statement]," NPR's Leila Fadel tells our Newscast unit.
But outside, the verdict set off a riot, she says.
Two policemen have been killed, reports Reuters (citing a "security source") and state-run Al-Ahram (citing Egypt's interior ministry).
Copyright 2016 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.


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She smiled at her niece Mm. Mandy who was a kindred spirit in the kitchen and had come to bake with her. First they read the long and complicated recipe, then divided up the tasks. Broken down that way, it didn't seem too difficult.
As they worked together, eggs were separated and whipped, nuts ground, butter melted, sugar and flour sifted, and white chocolate melted. A syrup that included coconut milk and rum was made and cooled.
When her niece left the next day to visit relatives to the east, she took the rest with her, to the delight of her Capitol aunt and uncle. They had no trouble finishing off the remaining slices.
The Daring Bakers are dedicating this month's challenge to Barbara of winosandfoodies.com (http://winosandfoodies.typepad.com/).Barbara is the force behind the food blog event called A Taste of Yellow that supports the LiveSTRONG foundation started by Lance Armstrong. This year's LiveStrong Day is in May so we decided that we could show our support by dedicating our respective challenge posts to Barbara. Mandy's yellow decorations are in support of A Taste of Yellow.
This recipe is based on Opéra Cake recipes in Dorie Greenspan's Paris Sweets and Tish Boyle and Timothy Moriarty's Chocolate Passion.
The Elements of an Opéra Cake:
Joconde: The base of an Opéra Cake is a thin sponge cake that is made using nut meal, traditionally almond meal (finely ground blanched almonds).
Syrup: The joconde is flavoured with a sugar syrup that can be flavoured to suit your tastes.
Buttercream: The first two layers of the joconde are covered in a rich buttercream.
Ganache/Mousse (optional): In some recipes, the final layer of the joconde is covered in a ganache or mousse. While not hard to make, this makes the recipe quite involved.
(Note: The joconde can be made up to 1 day in advance and kept wrapped at room temperate)
What you'll need:
•2 12½ x 15½-inch (31 x 39-cm) jelly-roll pans (Note: If you do not have jelly-roll pans this size, do not fear! You can use different-sized jelly-roll pans like 10 x 15-inches.)
•a few tablespoons of melted butter (in addition to what's called for in the ingredients' list) and a brush (to grease the pans)
•parchment paper
•a whisk and a paddle attachment for a stand mixer or for a handheld mixer
•two mixing bowls (you can make do with one but it's better to have two)
2 tbsp. (30 grams) granulated sugar
2 cups (225 grams) ground blanched almonds (Note: If you do not want to use almond meal, you can use another nut meal like hazelnut. You can buy almond meal in bulk food stores or health food stores, or you can make it at home by grinding almonds in the food processor with a tablespoon or two of the flour that you would use in the cake. The reason you need the flour is to prevent the almonds from turning oily or pasty in the processor. You will need about 2 cups of blanched almonds to create enough almond meal for this cake.)
6 large eggs
½ cup (70 grams) all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. (1½ ounces; 45 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1.Divide the oven into thirds by positioning a rack in the upper third of the oven and the lower third of the oven.
2.Preheat the oven to 425◦F. (220◦C).
3.Line two 12½ x 15½- inch (31 x 39-cm) jelly-roll pans with parchment paper and brush with melted butter.
4.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or using a handheld mixer), beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add the granulated sugar and beat until the peaks are stiff and glossy. If you do not have another mixer bowl, gently scrape the meringue into another bowl and set aside.
5.If you only have one bowl, wash it after removing the egg whites or if you have a second bowl, use that one. Attach the paddle attachment to the stand mixer (or using a handheld mixer again) and beat the almonds, icing sugar and eggs on medium speed until light and voluminous, about 3 minutes.
6.Add the flour and beat on low speed until the flour is just combined (be very careful not to overmix here!!!).
7.Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the meringue into the almond mixture and then fold in the melted butter. Divide the batter between the pans and spread it evenly to cover the entire surface of each pan.
8.Bake the cake layers until they are lightly browned and just springy to the touch. This could take anywhere from 5 to 9 minutes depending on your oven. Place one jelly-roll pan in the middle of the oven and the second jelly-roll pan in the bottom third of the oven.
9.Put the pans on a heatproof counter and run a sharp knife along the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Cover each with a sheet of parchment or wax paper, turn the pans over, and unmold.
10.Carefully peel away the parchment, then turn the parchment over and use it to cover the cakes. Let the cakes cool to room temperature.
For the syrup
(Note: The syrup can be made up to 1 week in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator.)
What you'll need:
•a small saucepan
⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
1 to 2 tbsp. of the flavouring of your choice (i.e., vanilla extract, almond extract, cognac, limoncello, coconut cream, honey etc.) (RUM!)
1.Stir all the syrup ingredients together in the saucepan and bring to a boil.
2.Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
For the Rum Buttercream:
4 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
24 tablespoons (3 sticks or 1-1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons rum
1.Whisk the egg whites and sugar together in the bowl of an electric mixer. Set the bowl over simmering water and whisk gently until the sugar is dissolved and the egg whites are hot.
2.Attach the bowl to the mixer and whip with the whisk on medium speed until cooled. Switch to the paddle and beat in the softened butter and continue beating until the buttercream is smooth. Beat the rum into the buttercream. Chill, if needed, to a consistency that will be firm enough for two layers of cake to be placed.
For the glaze
(Note: It's best to make the glaze right when you're ready to finish the cake.)
•a small saucepan or double boiler
14 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
½ cup heavy cream (35% cream)
1.Melt the white chocolate with the heavy cream. Whisk the mixture gently until smooth.
2.Let cool for 10 minutes and then pour over the chilled cake. Using a long metal cake spatula, smooth out into an even layer.
3.Place the cake into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
Assembling the Opéra Cake
(Note: The finished cake should be served slightly chilled. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 day).
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Working with one sheet of cake at a time, cut and trim each sheet so that you have two pieces (from each cake so you'll have four pieces in total): one 10-inch (25-cm) square and one 10 x 5-inch (25 x 12½-cm) rectangle.
Step A (if using buttercream only and not making the ganache/mousse):
Place one square of cake on the baking sheet and moisten it gently with the flavoured syrup.
Spread about one-third of the buttercream over this layer.
Top with the two rectangular pieces of cake, placing them side by side to form a square. Moisten these pieces with the flavoured syrup.
Spread another third of the buttercream on the cake and then top with the third square of joconde. Use the remaining syrup to wet the joconde. Spread the remaining buttercream on top of the final layer of joconde and then refrigerate until very firm (at least half an hour).
Make the glaze and after it has cooled, pour/spread it over the top of the chilled cake. Refrigerate the cake again to set the glaze.
Decorate if desired.
Serve the cake slightly chilled. This recipe will yield approximately 20 servings. (The half recipe was decorated so that there were 10 slices.)


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If you're looking for a new way to enjoy a burger, then I think you'll love this Hawaiian inspired teriyaki burger made with Laura's Lean ground beef[1], carrots, scallions and topped with a homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce and a grilled pineapple.
Last weekend I spent four days in Disney World with my husband and youngest daughter Madison. I attended the Food Blog Forum which was truly inspirational, and we stayed at the Grand Floridian Resort which was a lovely place to stay. One of those nights we ate dinner at the Kona Cafe at Disney's Polynesian Resort, where I had a delicious teriyaki steak topped with pineapple; which was the inspiration for this burger recipe.
I did a little research into what goes into a Hawaian teriyaki sauce, and after reading many recipes I came up with my own version which was so good, this will certainly be a regular. You could of course buy teriyaki marinade to speed this up, but making it from scratch tastes sooo much better.
I'm a huge fan of Laura's Lean Beef[4], because it's low in fat and saturated fat, and free of hormones and antibiotics, which is important to me when choosing meat. Their beef is available in many supermarkets, and I even found it at Target. I'm also running a giveaway over at Skinny Bits[5] for two $25 vouchers so if you haven't tried Laura's Lean Beef, here's your chance (click link for giveaway[6])
And I just have to share this contraption that easily cuts pineapple into perfect rings. My girlfriend Gabbie bought this for me a few years ago, and I love it; it's called the Pineapple Easy Slicer[7]. It's simple to use and it's awesome. If you prefer canned pineapple, be sure it's packed in juice and not syrup.
By the way, this is also great without the bun if you're watching your carbs, just serve it on a bed of lettuce and drizzle the teriyaki sauce on top. Without the bun, the burgers are Weight Watchers 6 points plus.
Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger
Servings: 8 • Size: 1 burger • Old Points: 7 pts • Weight Watcher Points+: 8 pt*
Calories: 330 • Fat: 10 g • Carb: 37 g • Fiber: 6 g • Protein: 29 g • Sugar: 21 g
Sodium: 584 mg • Cholest: 60 mg *without bun: 6 PP
- 2 lbs Laura's Lean 93% ground beef
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce (or more if you like it spicy)
- 8 slices fresh pineapple
- 8 whole wheat 100 calorie buns (I used Martin's)
- 8 lettuce leaves
For the pineapple teriyaki sauce:
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, very fine
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
For the burgers: Gently combine the ground beef with grated carrots, scallions, ginger, soy sauce and sriracha sauce. Form into 8 equal sized patties, try not to overwork the meat so it doesn't get tough.
For the teriyaki sauce: Combine the cornstarch in cold water and dissolve. Set aside.
Mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, grated ginger and garlic in small saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil and simmer until sauce reduces, about 15 to 18 minutes. Add cornstarch water mixture and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Heat the grill. When hot clean the grates and spray with oil. Place the patties on the grill and cook on high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until burgers are cooked to your liking. While the burgers are cooking, grill the pineapple slices for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
To serve, place a piece of lettuce on the bottom of each burger bun. Top with the cooked burger and 1 tbsp of teriyaki sauce, then top with grilled pineapple.
Teriyaki sauce recipe adapted from Food.com[8]
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Laura's Lean Beef[9].
I only share products I am passionate about and use in my own kitchen
on a daily basis. I created this recipe and received compensation to do
so, hope you enjoy!
- ^ Laura's Lean ground beef (www.laurasleanbeef.com)
- ^ Grand Floridian Resort (disneyworld.disney.go.com)
- ^ Kona Cafe (disneyworld.disney.go.com)
- ^ Laura's Lean Beef (www.laurasleanbeef.com)
- ^ giveaway over at Skinny Bits (www.skinny-bits.com)
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I still find it hard to believe that anyone actually reads or responds to the incomprehensible babble feed that is Twitter, so I was surprised when my friend Bill fired back with a counter-question: "Well, what have you done in the past?"
The Susitna 100 forced me to carry a sleeping bag — it was part of the 15-pound gear requirement that included an emergency survival system and 3,000 extra calories of food. Unlike its sister race to the south, the White Mountains 100 has no required gear. I could show up to the frigid starting line in a jersey and shorts with a single water bottle and a couple of Gu packets, and no one is going to stop me from embarking on this remote 100-mile ride around an uninhabited, frozen swath of mountain passes and valleys north of Fairbanks, Alaska. Sure, I'd be strongly discouraged, maybe even asked to sign an extra liability release, but ultimately, these are my toes to lose. I like this about the White Mountains 100. Freedom of choice.
Last year, I didn't carry full survival gear in the race. Instead, I carried a bivy system comprised of a 32-degree summer sleeping bag, nylon bivy sack, closed-cell foam pad and fire-starter supplies, reasoning that this 2.5-pound system would probably keep me alive in an emergency situation, probably ... although I had no real knowledge because there was no testing. Last year's White Mountains 100 was cold, down to 25 below at night, and I did experience a couple hours of discomfort and deepening cold due to sweating out my base layer during the day. But ultimately, I didn't even need my lightweight bivy gear. Why bring it at all?
Bill's and my exchange moved to e-mail, where it promptly devolved into a philosophical discussion, probing at the existential angst of modern life and the very reasons why I might even bother to enter a race like the White Mountains 100, let alone schlep a bunch of mostly unnecessary gear across the otherwise useless, frozen distance.
"If you're teetering that much and it's pretty much a tie, just go with the bag. It's better to lose a place or two than your life," Bill wrote. "OR ... maybe without the bag you will be more in danger, which could translate to being alive and staying alive instead of just living. Did that make sense? Without the safety nets we have to struggle to live. With them ... well ... they are safety nets."
I don't always agree with Bill's methods but, to a certain extent, I do share his outlook — that modern culture and laws, population density and technology have forced us all into a comfortable corner where risk-taking in a natural setting is not only unnecessary but largely viewed as idiotic — and yet not taking risks makes for an existentially unfulfilling life. At the same time, everything in life ultimately is a risk — Bill pointed out that maybe I should consider bringing a parachute for the huge metal flying contraption that will take me to Fairbanks. What's acceptable risk, and what's not, is largely a personal and cultural decision.
"I admit the Susitna 100 scared me a bit," I wrote to Bill. "The points where it was 20 below and blowing 25 mph for a 48-below-zero windchill — those were a big confidence crusher. I was at the bottom edge of my comfort zone, and my means to control the situation were right at that edge as well. And of course the human body can endure a lot more than we believe it can — incredible survivor stories crop up every day, and prove this point. But I don't like that feeling. It's not exactly the feeling of being alive that I spend so much of my time seeking out — it's more like the feeling of being too fragile to function, of being precariously close to losing it all in a way the reminds us our lives don't amount to much. Kind of a grim outlook but that's why I try to avoid those situations as much as I can.
... That's actually also why I make a point of being so well prepared (over-prepared) for my larger outdoor activities. It's why I carry full backpacks in 50K races where there are aid stations every eight miles. I like to feel that I'm in control of my situations, of my destiny — that I don't need to depend on there being water at the next aid station, because what if there's not? Never mind that there always is."
Perhaps Bill makes a good point — that accepting risk only if it includes the security of safety nets nullifies the benefits of the journey along with the risks. Or perhaps — as has been my experience — safety nets are the greatest benefit of modern life. They enable me to explore the depths of my deeper primal urges while affording me not only comfort and longevity, but freedom — the freedom to choose, the freedom to experience my world, and the freedom to keep on living.


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The Vanity Fair cover, remember? No? Click here for a refresher. As I noted at the time, directed to Robert Pattinson -- WHO IS F-CKING WITH YOU???
Here's Pattinson on the cover of L'Uomo Vogue. The eyeliner is good. He's very beautiful. He'd look great in a belted trench and I would have liked to see him in one that wasn't accessorised with Flava Flav's safety pin. Why did it have to be accessorised with Flava Flav's safety pin? Why not just put him in the Cornucopia from The Hunger Games with a black leather trench coat and leave the other sh-t to Jared Leto? Jesus, this styling...
If Mad Max and Zoolander had a baby, it would look like Robert Pattinson in L'Uomo Vogue.
But hey, at least his tea-pouring hands aren't delicately massaging an alligator.
Yesterday Pattinson was joined by Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner - the final pageant lap of the Twilight Triumvirate. (If we were in Rome, which one would be Caesar, and who are Pompey and Crassus? I'll say Pattinson drops off early, like Crassus. And Stewart's Caesar takes out Lautner's Pompey, before Ashley Greene's Brutus comes along for the big betrayal. You?) There was a live interview on MTV. I didn't watch but here are some screencaps. LOVE Stewart's sweater.