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Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the human body and the ability of these cells to travel from the original site and spread to distant sites. Another name for cancer cells is malignant cells. Diet and nutrition play an important role in cancer prevention and cancer treatment.
By definition, cancer is a disease of the genes. A gene is a small part of DNA, which is the master molecule of the cell. Genes make proteins, which serve as the workhorses of the body's cells. These proteins allow the body to carry out all of the many processes that permit breathing, thinking, moving, and others often taken for granted.
Throughout people's lives, the cells in their bodies are growing, dividing, and replacing themselves. Many genes produce proteins that are involved in controlling the processes of cell growth and division. Any alteration, or mutation, to the DNA molecule can disrupt the genes and produce faulty proteins. This causes the cell to become abnormal and lose the restraints on its growth. The abnormal cell will begin to divide uncontrollably. The new growth it forms will be called a tumor or neoplasm. Not all tumors are cancerous. Those that are cancerous spread to other parts of the body near the original cancer site or to distant sites. Cancerous tumors are called malignancies. A tumor that is not cancerous is called benign.
Cancer can occur in anyone and is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Although cancer may be inherited, it also may occur due to certain environmental risk factors or behaviors. For example, it is well known that smoking can lead to lung cancer or that unprotected sun exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer. Diet and physical activity also play a role in cancer risk.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated that almost one and one-half million new cases of cancer would be diagnosed in 2007 in the United States. And more than 1,500 people a day were projected to die of cancer in 2007. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. men and women. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men and breast cancer is the second-leading cause of death among U.S. women. Colon and rectal cancer is the third-leading.
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cause of cancer death among U.S. men and women. There are various racial and ethnic differences in incidence of cancer and deaths from cancer in the United States. Some of these differences may be due to cultural factors such as behaviors or access to care. Others may be related to genetics. Survival rates for all races and types of cancer combined continue to increase substantially. From 1996-2002, 66% of cancer survivors lived five years or longer, combined with only 50% between 1975 and 1977.
Causes and symptoms
There are numerous risk factors and causes of cancer. Among them are age, sex, and family medical history. Some risk factors depend on the type of cancer. In some cases, a person may have more than one risk factor for the disease. Another person may be diagnosed with cancer and have no apparent risk factor. Genetic causes can't be controlled by an individual, but people who know they are at risk because a close relative had a particular cancer should follow all recommendations for screening and prevention.
Often, physicians cannot explain what causes cancer. In addition to a family history of cancer, overall risk factors for cancer include aging, tobacco or alcohol use, exposure to sunlight or ionizing radiation, exposure to certain chemicals or substances, and exposure to some viruses and bacteria. Poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight also are risk factors for cancers. Not all of these risk factors pertain to all cancers. For example, exposure to sunlight is a risk factor for skin cancer, while certain hormones increase the risk of breast cancer.
Cancer may not produce pain. And many symptoms may be due to a condition that is not cancer. But any signs similar to those for a particular cancer or that show a change in health should be checked by a physician. Symptoms vary depending on the type of.
cancer, but some common symptoms of cancer include:
- feeling weak or very tired
- a lump in the breast or any other part of the body
- a new mole or changes in an existing mole
- changes to bowel or bladder habits
- hoarseness or a cough that won't go away
- a sore that doesn't heal
- difficulty swallowing
- unexplained weight loss or weight gain
- unusual discharge or bleeding
Generally, the earlier cancer is found, the better. Many cancer types have screening methods to help find them early. For example, screening mammography helps detect breast cancer before symptoms occur. A Pap test screens for cervical cancer. Several tests, such as colonoscopy, are recommended for people of certain ages or with certain risk factors, to screen for colon and rectal cancer. It is important to follow the guidelines of organizations such as the American Cancer Society concerning recommended screening for cancers.
Physicians use a combination of family and medical history, screening examination results, laboratory examinations, imaging examinations, and other procedures to diagnose cancer. Family and medical history are important to look for hereditary links to many cancers. Medical history helps to determine if a person may have behaviors, such as smoking, that increase risk for many cancers.
Laboratory examinations may test a person's blood, urine, or other fluids. These tests often are conducted to search for levels of substances called tumor markers. Laboratory tests alone cannot diagnose cancer, but can help lead a physician toward or away from a suspected diagnosis.
X rays are traditional imaging and may be the first type of imaging performed. Mammography is a form of x ray; it is the screening and diagnostic examination used to detect breast cancer. Chest x rays may be used to detect lung cancer. Other types of x rays may be used in cancer diagnosis.
Computed tomography (CT) scanning. Because the use of the computer can generate finer, cross-sectional detail in combination with x rays, CT scans often are used to image a particular area. And CT scans have been used to screen for lung cancer, though the practice still is in debate. CT colonography can screen for polyps and other lesions in the large intestine, much like a colono-scopy. But CT is noninvasive, meaning it does not penetrate the skin or enter the body. CT may involve use of contrast that is injected to help make certain fluids or tissues more visible on the image for the radiologist.
Nuclear medicine or radionuclide scans involve injection of a small amount of a radiopharmaceutical into a vein. The agent flows through the bloodstream and collects in certain areas or organs. When a special camera is used to take images, the agent will show in "hot spots," which the radiologist will use to interpret the results. Often, nuclear medicine scans will be used to check for spread of cancer to bone, but they also have other uses. Most of the radiopharmaceutical passes out of the body in urine or stool and the rest disappears through natural loss of radioactivity over time. Reaction to the agent is rare.
Ultrasound is an imaging examination that does not use radiation. Instead, high-frequency sound waves are used to produce images. Ultraound often is used to follow up in suspicious mammogram findings. Ultrasound images show fluids and soft tissues very well and often help radiologists determine if a mass is most likely a benign cyst or a malignant (cancerous) solid mass. Other common areas that ultrasound is used to image when diagnosing cancer are the thyroid, the abdomen, the pelvic area (ovaries, uterus), and the prostate.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) also does not require use of radiation. Instead, a strong magnetic field and radio waves provide clear and detailed pictures through a computer display. MRI has proven to be the most sensitive examination for brain tumors. MRI also has become increasingly useful in breast cancer imaging in recent years, as well as for many other suspected cancers.
Positron emission tomography, or PET, scanning is a nuclear medicine procedure that acquires images based on detection of radiation, as in a radionuclide scan, but through emission of positrons. Positrons are tiny particles emitted from a radioactive substance administered to the patient. Cancer cells sometimes show up as areas of high activity. In recent years, physicians have been able to combine these images with CT images, fusing them with one another to show superb detail of the anatomy from CT scans along with the functional details gained from PET. These images improve diagnosis, staging, and tracking of treatment progress for cancer patients.
In most cases, at least for cancers that are solid tumors, a biopsy is the only definite method for confirming cancer diagnosis. Before many of the imaging methods discussed above were developed, a biopsy only could be performed through surgery, where a small sample of the tissue was cut out and sent to a laboratory for evaluation by a pathologist. Today, these samples can be extracted using small needles. The physician can be guided to the site of the suspected cancer by use of ultrasound, CT, MRI, or other imaging methods. The biopsy method often is called fine needle aspiration biopsy or core needle biopsy. Biopsies also may be performed during surgery, particularly to verify and stage cancer when a mass is removed as part of treatment. Removal and biopsy of the entire tumor is called excisional biopsy, while removal of only a portion of the tumor is called incisional biopsy.
Planning treatment for cancer first involves staging of the cancer. Once the physician has gathered the information needed to determine the cancer"s stage, the physician will communicate with the patient about treatment options. The most common treatments for cancer are chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. A cancer patient may receive one or all of these treatments or a combination of them in any order. The particular use and details of each treatment depend on the type of cancer, the stage, and many other factors individual to each patient.
Cancer can spread, even early in the cancer cells" development. Chemotherapy uses cancer-killing drugs that are given to the patient by mouth or by intravenous injection. The drugs travel through the bloodstream to try to kill cancer cells throughout the body, not just at the original tumor site. Usually, the drugs are given in cycles and treatment can last up to six months. Chemotherapy may cause side effects, including fatigue, nausea, and increased susceptibility to colds and infections.
Radiation therapy
Also called radiotherapy or radiation treatment, radiation therapy usually is used to shrink or control growth of a tumor. The radiation destroys the cancer cells" ability to reproduce and the body naturally gets rid of the cells. In the past, radiation only came from external beam radiation therapy, where x-ray beams were directed toward the tumor from a machine outside the patient's body. But patients also may receive brachy-therapy, a procedure in which radioactive sources, sometimes called seeds, are placed inside the body at the tumor site. Radiation therapy techniques have improved dramatically in recent years. Using computers and 3-D imaging, radiation oncologists and radiation therapists can precisely target the tumor area, sparing healthy tissues. Newer techniques even take into account natural movements such as breathing to better target the cancer cells. Radiation can produce some side effects, such as skin changes. Most of the effects are short term.
When a surgeon removes cancerous tissue, he or she often removes a little bit of the tissue around it. This is to ensure that all of the cancer cells were removed, to help minimize chance of recurrence. Surgery may require a hospital stay and recovery time, depending on the type and extent of the surgery. The belief that surgery for cancer leads to spreading of the disease is untrue.
Nutrition/Dietetic concerns
Diet also is an important part of cancer treatment. It is important to eat the right kinds of foods before treatment, during treatment, and after treatment.
The American Cancer Society says that according to scientific evidence, about one-third of the cancer deaths that occur in the United States each year are due to nutrition and physical activity factors. These factors include excess weight. In 2006, the ACS recommended that Americans maintain a healthy weight throughout life, adopt a physically active lifestyle as adults and children, and consume a healthy diet with an emphasis on plant sources. The physical activity suggestions include at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults five or more days a week, with 45 to 60 minutes of activity preferred. Children and adolescents should engage in at least 60 minutes of activity at least five days a week.
The ACS recommends choosing food and beverages that help to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The society also recommends eating nine or more servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables per day. Whole grains should replace processed grains and the recommendations say to limit consumption of processed and red meats. Scientific evidence shows that populations with diets rich in vegetables and fruits but low in animal fat, meat, and calories have reduced risk of some common cancers.
Diet also is important during cancer treatment. Cancer and its treatment can cause nutritional deficiencies. Many cancer treatments can cause loss of appetite, and chemotherapy can additionally cause nausea. Radiation also can affect appetite, depending on the location of the tumor and treatment. Other nutritional needs for cancer patients arise because of a tendency to lose weight and muscle mass. When cancer is diagnosed, many patients will be placed on high-protein and high-calorie diets for a period of time to help maintain muscle and weight.
During treatment, the physician may recommend diet strategies to help soothe side effects. If patients are having trouble chewing or difficulty swallowing, thick liquids such as milkshakes may be suggested. Other semi-solid foods such as mashed potatoes may be helpful until swallowing or chewing ability improves. Other patients may have pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Eating a meal before treatment may ease nausea. Eating small meals several times a day and choosing bland foods are some suggestions caregivers will offer patients to deal with nausea caused by cancer treatment. Diarrhea can be treated by eating broth, soups, sports drinks, or bananas and avoiding greasy foods. Loss of appetite can be overcome by eating small snacks that contain plenty of calories and protein and eating foods with odors that are appealing, as well as by trying new foods. Sometimes, cancer treatment alters the taste of foods. Rinsing the mouth before eating, using plastic utensils if foods taste metallic and adding spices to foods may help ease the symptoms.
After cancer treatment, it is important to resume healthy eating habits, following the recommendations of the American Cancer Society to maintain a healthy weight, be as physically active as possible, and to eat a balanced diet that leans toward whole grains and plant-based foods instead of red meats and processed foods.
Some cancer patients will need nutrition therapy to restore nutrients and remain nourished, particularly if they experience malnutrition because of their cancer or cancer treatment. Nutrition therapy may consist of enteral nutrition, also known as tube feeding. Enteral nutrition is food given in liquid form directly through a tube that is inserted into the stomach or small intestine. Parenteral nutrition is delivered into the blood stream through a thin tube, or catheter, inserted into a vein. Eating by mouth always is preferred to these methods, and patients are encouraged to eat as soon as they can following these nutrition therapies.
Some patients may receive palliative care for cancer. Palliative care is not treatment of the cancer, but steps taken to improve the patient's quality of life and symptom side effects. Hospice is a program of special care for patients who are at the end of their life. It may be provided in a hospital, special hospice facility, or in cooperation with the patient's family and other care-givers in the patient's home.
Cancer prognosis depends on the type and stage of cancer at diagnosis, the person's overall health at diagnosis, and treatment success. Studies show that physicians sometimes are reluctant to provide information about prognosis, so it is important for cancer patients to ask specific questions about their likelihood of survival if they want detailed information.
In addition to following the American Cancer Society guidelines concerning diet, nutrition, and activity, it is important to follow recommendations from the ACS, family physicians, and other credible health sources regarding behaviors that might lead to cancer. Examples of these behaviors include tobacco use and exposure to ultraviolet rays (sunshine) without protection. Anyone who has a first-degree relative with cancer should speak with their physician about their risk for the same type of cancer and participate in recommended screening as recommended. In cancer,early detection is essential to treatment and good prognosis.
American Cancer Society's Health Eating Cookbook. 3rd Edition. American Cancer Society, 2005.
Good for You! Reducing Your Risk of Developing Cancer. American Cancer Society, 2002.
American Cancer Society. P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73213-1718 or contact the office in closest city. 800-227-2345. <http://www.cancer.org>
National Cancer Institute. 6116 Executive Blvd, Room 3036A, Bethesda, MD 20892. 800-422-6237. <http://www.cancer.gov>
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Moriah Peters ignores "American Idol" advice
What do you do when you are at a crossroads in life? Flip a coin, talk with friends and family?
Moriah Peters turned to prayer when she was faced with accepting a scholarship to Cal State-Fullerton to study law or charging forward with a music career filled with risk.
"It was a real tough decision. I worked so hard and studied so hard because I wanted to go to law school and be an entertainment lawyer," said Peters, who held a 4.1 grade-point average at Don Antonio Lugo High School in Chino, Calif. "Music was always the unsure road. Music was the risk. It involved so much faith, and I needed God to show me which path to take."
So down on her knees Peters went, but what did she pray?
"I prayed that God would give me clarity. I prayed, 'God you know logically I'm 17 years old, I have three songs, no touring experience, no understanding of the music business. God I trust that you would open the right doors. I really don't want to this. I want to stay in school, so if you don't open this door that's OK.' He was very clear in what I should do."
The message she received was to forgo college and step into the Christian music world, but how did she know so clearly, especially after the "American Idol" judges nixed her while telling the California native to go experience life – kiss a boy — before even thinking of embarking on a music career?
After putting out a three-song demo, Peters went back to Nashville to meet with record labels. "And every single label made me an offer," she said. "That was insane and unheard of. God answered my prayers."
It all culminates on Tuesday, April 17, when Reunion Records releases her debut CD "I Choose Jesus," which is finding radio airtime with the title track. But it was not an easy road, as a child, Peters' friends called her "Froggy" because of her voice.

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The public meltdown of the National Rifle Association in the aftermath of the heinous massacre of schoolchildren in Connecticut has spurred activists, commentators and political organizers to action and outrage. From across the political spectrum, the reaction to NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre's angry call for more guns in schools - indeed, guns as the solution to many of society's problems - has been shock and denunciation, especially given the NRA's seeming lack of sensitivity following the murder of 20 first-graders with a semiautomatic AR-15 Bushmaster weapon. But there's one response lacking, and one that I'm certain a really smart social entrepreneur could provide.
For decades, the NRA has maintained near monopoly status as the nation's premiere gun safety organization - even after its controversial entry into publicly lobbying against gun control legislation in the 1970s, it still maintained training relationships with police departments and youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America. Millions of Scouts have received NRA junior marksman cards (I'm one), and millions of Americans have learned to safely use firearms thanks to NRA-certified instructors. Indeed, the Scouts and the NRA celebrated a century of gun safety training in 2010 - even as the NRA continued its opposition to tougher gun laws aimed at keeping public spaces safer.
In terms of gun safety and shooting training, the NRA is pretty much the only game in town. And in many respects, it does a good job in mandating the kinds of national standards for safety that it ironically opposes on the legislative front. But its reaction to the Newtown murders and the groundswell of public opinion toward stronger gun legislation and firearms safety has introduced one factor into a formerly frozen market for those services - and its the kind of factor that usually awakens the entrepreneurial spirit in American markets:
When a brand is as publicly damaged as the NRA's currently is, it's open to challenge - and improvement. Peeling away the gun safety portion of what the NRA does and making a persuasive case for a more mainstream and ethical approach to firearms training seems like a real opportunity for a team of social entrepreneurs. For one thing, the market is huge. Forty-seven percent of American adults currently report that they have a gun in their home or elsewhere on their property, reported a Gallup survey last year. Further, the NRA itself brags about its "network of more than 65,000 instructors, more than 3,800 coaches, and more than 1,700 training counselors." Surely, many of them might be ready for a change, especially after Newtown. And then there's the NRA membership: more than four million dues-paying members, some percentage of whom would almost certainly be open to a better deal with a new organization that didn't come with the NRA's growing air of disrepute. All of this adds up to another factor that attracts social entrepreneurs:
That's because social entrepreneurs aren't interested in a single bottom line. There's a financial opportunity here, to be sure. A major dues-supported and fee-for-service organization is clearly possible. But the opportunity to challenge the NRA's hegemony may carry greater societal impact. The NRA has clearly been insulated by the portion of unadulterated good it does: few would argue that training Americans to use guns safely in a society that prizes its constitutional right to carry firearms for legitimate purposes (including sport and hunting) is vitally important work.
But how many organizations feel less comfortable partnering with an organization that opposes a ban of assault weapons, an organization whose leadership responded callously to the mass murder of schoolchildren in their classroom? Do police departments feel good about this partnership? Does the Boy Scouts of America and its network of local councils? Which brings us to a final factor that should attract the attention of ambitious social entrepreneurs looking to make a different after Newtown:
Let's ask a "what if" question. What if there were a very prominent billionaire who opposed the NRA's actions in public policy? What if that billionaire - a man with a strong history of informed philanthropic investment - declared his intention to change the landscape on gun safety and firearms policy? What if that billionaire also happened to be the boss of the nation's largest police force, a law enforcement organization that necessarily partners with the NRA for safety certification? Oh, and what if that billionaire was himself a wildly successful entrepreneur who knew first-hand the power of market economics on social change?
Social entrepreneurs, meet your potential funder. He's already demanded a plan. You might bring him one. And then we can all let the market decide.


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People call McGovern the peace candidate now. I voted for him but by campaign-time Nixon had started withdrawing from Vietnam, and McGovern's issues were domestic rather than war. A key one being a guaranteed national income. I remember arguing for McGovern's ideas in my economics classes at Grinnell College.
Now we have Colin Hitt over at Illinois Policy Institute offering this worthy proposal,
If their rhetoric is believable, if they're serious about reforming public education, then Illinois lawmakers should consider creating an 'earned education tax credit': an annual $4,000 refundable tax credit for every student under the age of 23. The credit would count towards books and materials, but also towards the tuition costs of preschool, private school and college. A $4,000 tax credit – a scholarship in effect – would instantaneously deliver on promises from politicians on both sides of the aisle, and it would dramatically improve public education in Illinois.My wife is a follower of Mike Ryoko and thinks higher education a waste and kids better off investing their college nest eggs in down payments on a two-flat.
So if we tweak Hitt's proposal here to a $4k credit to every Illinois young-adult for the four years between 18 and 22, that can be invested in education, or a business, or a two-flat; don't we have a program here worthy of Norman Thomas? Not exactly a guaranteed income, but a nice start in life, and without need of a bureaucracy too manage it.
Sounds progressive to me. In fact downright Red. I wish McGovern would have latched onto some of the ownership society ideas conservatives have taken from him, and mentioned those in that letter to Cheney.
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This is a very special Shoot to Kill episode! We introduce our new third wheel/three's a company/perpetual guest: Jamie Clayton! Jamie will be joining us for the forseable future helping us add a little more conversation to the mix. We're lucky to have him, he's a great photographer and all around good guy. Check out his work here: http://www.jamieclayton.com/
In this episode we look at some messenger style camera bags, talk about our Pocket Rockets (yes, that's what they're called), discuss back-button focusing and focus modes. We also examine the pros and cons of outsourcing some of your editing. This week's interview is with Jen & Steve Bebb, award winning wedding photographers and all around awesome people. Be sure to check out WHAT IF Conference this year in Cabo, looks like it's going to be amazing!
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Seagrove Beach is one of the areas known collectively as the Beaches of South Walton on the Florida Gulf Panhandle Coast, in an area of coastal dune lakes which make for a wide range of outdoor activities. With its pure white sand and warm Florida climate, Seagrove Beach is great for a family holiday, and although a trip across the Atlantic is always expensive, accommodation costs can be slashed if you take advantage of deals on beachside holiday rental homes.
Anyone visiting Seagrove Beach is bound to want to spend at least a few days relaxing on the beaches themselves, which are generally not too crowded, with their pure white sands and clear waters. Younger members of the family may well get impatient after a while, however, so watersports such as canoeing and kayaking are also available. You can also hire motorcycles to explore the nearby clay bluffs, although smaller children may have to make do with the bucket and spade while the parents are touring. Florida is of course home to a huge number of other attractions, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios, not to mention magnificent golf courses, diving centres and numerous shops and restaurants. There is something for everyone in a holiday to Seagrove Beach and the Beaches of South Walton, and the whole area is really great for kids.
With condos and apartments starting from around £400 a week for rental homes large enough to sleep four to six people, holiday rentals in Seagrove Beach are a great money saving way to enjoy a great Florida holiday at low cost. As well as being much cheaper than paying for hotel rooms, many rental apartments in the area are within a stone's throw from the beach and can also save time and money on transport. And with all modern comforts included as standard, a rental apartment can feel like a real home from home - and great for kids as they have plenty of space to run around and let off steam without disturbing other holiday makers!


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I'm waiting for it. Waiting for lists of earnest resolutions from my fellow Genea-Bloggers. Like the New Year follows Santa, resolutions follow wish lists ... the wish lists for obscure and frustrating ancestors to pop fully formed out of the blue. Resolutions then deal with the reality of finding them ourselves.
Most of said prolific fellows will undoubtedly accomplish most of their projected enterprises, and blog about it to boot. I'm going to take a pass on resolutions since I seem to recycle the same list of projects. See, I'm not in denial.
Come to think of it, I didn't blog as frequently as most genealogists. What on earth was I doing all year? Some kind of personal 2009 Top Ten list might be more fitting ... Memorable Moments, Genealogical or Otherwise?
■ New correspondents were extremely valuable for me this year. A highly regarded historian in Scotland seriously addressed one of my McFadyen questions. Turns out she's Canadian and we enjoyed a moment sharing memories of eccentric mutual acquaintances. Other interesting and gratifying Scottish contacts were made. Equally exciting was contact with a truly committed genealogist of Latvian descent who has the multiple language skills I envy.
■ My technical skills improved slightly beyond kindergarten. A major advance was learning to talk tough, without crying, to the ISP techies who messed up my whole system. After numerous expensive surprises, I drew the line at a new keyboard. A local Asian emporium provided me with cunning stick-on letters to cover the worn-off letters (was it the cheese and pickle sandwiches?). I am hot pink.
■ Quebec land records, even at second-hand distance, can be exciting "new" resources (blogged about under Fraser and Dougall).
■ My new publisher, Dundurn Press, kindly invited me to their Christmas open house and I believe it when they say they are Canada's largest publishing house. Hundreds of authors turned out to drink and chew, each bearing a name badge with their latest book title. The throng was so crushing, who could read them (giving new meaning to in your face). Upon leaving, I was amused to see my latest book is called Details From a Larger Canvas. I wonder who the author of Genealogical Standards of Evidence is. February 2010 will tell. And the sub-title is changed to A Guide for Family Historians.
■ My game cousin-editor is reviewing the last McFadyen Family History draft. Her skills in the literary department are professional and I'm trying not to abuse her but she volunteered without prompting to go to the library to look at Evidence Explained. She might have passed out when the librarian staggered over with the 800-page bible. OK, it's not a real moment, just my fantasy.
■ The OGS Conference is always an annual highlight and proved that our Ontario Chapter APG comes to the fore when events require (besides contributing a large component to the speakers' roster). We ran our free consultations at "Ask A Professional" and even squeezed in a meeting. Genea-Blogger Steve Danko from California received his PLCGS from the National Institute; see Steve's big grin.
■ Receiving the NGS Award for Excellence: Genealogical Methods and Sources was a unique thrill for me, a pinnacle in my mind. On the other hand, the news bypassed some of my professional organizations. Reality check: stay humble. Being nominated for Family Tree Magazine's 40 Best Genealogy Blogs was also a pleasant surprise; results to come in their May issue. My breath is not on hold. "Vote early and vote often" takes the edge off.
■ The country's greatest grand-daughter and future prime minister turned eleven this month. No camels in Vancouver, but I visited regardless. She's more mature than some alleged adults I know. Since she already appreciates mystery fiction, how far can it be to real-life family history? :-) Granny treads lightly.
■ Adventure-trekker Bruce Kirkby wrote Sand Dance: By Camel Across Arabia's Southern Desert (McClelland & Stewart, 2000), possibly the most beautiful book I've ever seen. He and some companions crossed the long Empty Quarter from Oman through Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi. FABulous photographs. He thanked me for my email thanking him. I'm in love again.
■ Some of the year was consumed with a significant family shift, viz., C3's departure for, and residency in the Netherlands. Mamma Mia has inspected the premises and declares approval of the situation. As does Wimpey, the international cat.
Little of my travel adventures in the above. Oh well, there's always that New Year beginning soon. I hear Australia is having a problem with wild camels.
Page from seigneurial records of Argenteuil, St. Andrews: citation pending.
Photograph, "Wimpey at Home," by CDM, 2009.
All other photos by BDM, 2009.
23 December 2009
Year End 2009
2 comments:
- Steve Danko said...
I can't wait to read "Details from a Larger Canvas", er... I mean "Genealogical Standards of Evidence" when it hits the shelves! For me, one of the highlights of 2009 was the opportunity to meet you in person at OGS! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Brenda!
- Wednesday, 23 December, 2009
- Janet Iles said...
Merry Christmas Brenda.
You have a great list of accomplishments for 2009. I look forward to reading your new book. Wishing you all the best in 2010.
- Friday, 25 December, 2009
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The terms "Mardi Gras" ( /ˈmɑrdiɡrɑː/), "Mardi Gras season", and "Carnival season",[1][2][3][4][5] in English, refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday; in English the day is sometimes referred to as Shrove Tuesday, from the word shrive, meaning "confess."[6] Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent. Popular practices include wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing, sports competitions, parades, etc. Similar expressions to Mardi Gras appear in other European languages sharing the Christian tradition. In English, the day is called Shrove Tuesday, associated with the religious requirement for confession before Lent begins.
In many areas, the term "Mardi Gras" has come to mean the whole period of activity related to the celebratory events, beyond just the single day. In some US cities, it is now called "Mardi Gras Day" or "Fat Tuesday".[1][2][3][4][5] The festival season varies from city to city, as some traditions consider Mardi Gras the entire period between Epiphany or Twelfth Night and Ash Wednesday.[7] Others treat the final three-day period before Ash Wednesday as the Mardi Gras.[8] In Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras-associated social events begin in November, followed by mystic society balls on Thanksgiving,[7][9] then New Year's Eve, followed by parades and balls in January and February, celebrating up to midnight before Ash Wednesday. In earlier times parades were held on New Year's Day.[7] Other cities famous for Mardi Gras celebrations include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Barranquilla, Colombia; Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; Quebec City, Canada; Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico; and New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Carnival is an important celebration in Anglican and Catholic European nations.[6] In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the week before Ash Wednesday is called "shrovetide", ending on Shrove Tuesday. It has its popular celebratory aspects as well. Pancakes are a traditional food. Pancakes and related fried breads or pastries made with sugar, fat and eggs are also traditionally consumed at this time in many parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Showrod Sunday...Happy Easter
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Saturday's Shovel Lovin'
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Friday, March 29, 2013
tIt's Friday...Flat's Where it's At
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Trike Thursday...Terry Smith's Safari Rickshaw
Take a 2-stroke Kawi 500, a HD servi axle, a cool body with Naugahyde upholstery and you have a recipe for fun. The average mustache cannot handle this kind of machine, notice how well Terry's lip piece handles wheelies.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
WTF Wednesday...Ladies Night
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Ride 'em Cowgirl
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Digger Monday...Finnish Style
I saw a pic of this bike online and contacted Jyrki to send me some background on her. Here's part of what he sent me:
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Engine is -70 XLH, frame is modified from old -60's ironhead frame by me.
Couple of original Ness parts (tank, springer and fender) Otherwise I did something by myself (paintings, seat cover and frame work).
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Showrod Sunday...Big Daddy
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Saturday's Denver Omellette
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Friday, March 22, 2013
tIt's Friday...The British Are Coming
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Spring Is Here...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Love Hurts
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Sporty Lovin'...AEE And The XL
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Digger Monday...Nicholson's Nightmare
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Showrod Sunday...Painter Extraordonaire
One of my heroes, Larry Watson. Larry was a brilliant painter who marketed himself very well. Check out the pics of Larry painting Roth's Road Agent and The Orbitron.
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Saturday's Shovel Lovin'...Goggles Paisan
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Friday, March 15, 2013
tIt's Friday...When In Doubt
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Trike Thursday...Honest Injun
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Baby's Gone Locomotive
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Doin' It Right...
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Digger Monday...Willie G's "East Wind"
Even though it's an East coast bike, the chassis is made up of mainly West coast components. The frame, forks and tank are Ness units. The Morris mags and Performance Machine rear brakes are the work of Perry Sands. Straight back handlebars were fabbed by Billy Budde. The engine is a beautiful peice. the cylinders have undergone some weight reduction in the case of fin removal. The jugs were than given a healthy coat of that shiny stuff and painted to match the bike, but leaving the chrome exposed on the fins. Induction is provided by a DHLA and exhaust is a custom Kenny Davis unit. The engraving was done by one of the best in the biz, Dave Perewitz.
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
Showrod Sunday...Space Is The Place
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Saturday, March 9, 2013
Saturday's Sporty Lovin'...
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Friday, March 8, 2013
tIt's Friday...Tiny Tittie Committee
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
Trike Thursday...Swapmeet Cruiser
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
For Sale...Fiend Deck
Everybody loves Lebanese chicks as long as there hot. Heres a sweet deck thats been kicking around the garage. New but has shelf wear. $50 shipped
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WTF Wednesday...Creepin'
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Tech Tuesday...Valetrain Set-Up
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Digger Monday...You're My Boy, Blue!
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
Showrod Sunday...Keep On Vannin'
WTF is "Twinkie Patrol"? I really don't want to know. Most of the connotations evolved recently, so we'll assume the owner's a fatass and likes chicks and shovelheads.
Dig the chop and the ribbon painting.
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
Chrome Sweet Chrome...
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BRISTOL, Tenn. – On the dawn of the 2011-12 King College athletic season, a new face and personality has been welcomed that will inspire the King community for years to come. So long as King College has existed, it has been known for its beautiful landscape, incredible academics, ever-growing athletic program, and alumni that proudly represent the College across the globe. After today, King will also be known for the new face leading the charge into the coming years. In front of a packed house at the MacClellan Hall Dining Center, "Twister" was introduced as King College's official mascot, earlier today.
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The Most Famous Fast Food Menu Items of All Time
Subway has a few iconic sandwiches on their menu. The Meatball Marinara, the Italian B.M.T. and the Sweet Chicken Teriyaki all have their fans. But Subway's subs became truly famous with a single promotion: the $5 Footlong. Launched in September 2008, the promotion is what it promises: 12 inches of sub for one Abraham Lincoln. Throughout the years, the scope of subs available for this price and participating locations have varied. Today, the $5 Footlong is mostly dead, but that earworm of a jingle still remains in many sandwich lovers' heads.Courtesy of Subway
Baconator (Wendy's)
The Dave's Single may be the standard burger at Wendy's, but it is nowhere near the most famous food at the Ohio-based chain. That distinction would have to go to the Baconator. While it feels like this half-pound beef burger with two square-shaped patties, cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise and six pieces of bacon has been around forever, the Baconator is a relatively new invention. It was introduced in 2007 and helped to put Wendy's on the map right alongside Burger King and McDonald's.Jeff Schear/Getty Images
Baked Apple Pie (McDonald's)
For a fast food dessert to thrive for over 50 years, it has to be darn good and distinctive. The apple pie at McDonald's checks off both those boxes. When this hand pie was introduced to the menu in 1968, it was fried and served in a cardboard sleeve. While that sleeve has remained, the recipe for McDonald's apple pie has had over 40 different iterations over the years, according to Eater. Today, the apple pie has a lattice crust, is baked and features a blend of diced Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Rome, Gala, Ida Red and Fuji apples. But it's still the perfect sweet bite without being overwhelming.Shutterstock
Baked Potato (Wendy's)
While french fries are the standard potato side at most fast food restaurants, Wendy's differentiates itself from its competitors by offering a different kind of spud: a baked potato. Perceived as a healthy alternative to fries, Wendy's baked potatoes can be turned into something just as salty and satisfying. Load them up with sour cream and chives, cheese or bacon. If you really want a uniquely Wendy's experience, get your baked potato topped with another of the chain's signature items: their chili.Courtesy of Wendy's
Big Mac (McDonald's)
Like the apple pie, McDonald's Big Mac celebrated its 50th birthday in 2018. It is perhaps the signature fast food burger, as proven by its classic tagline, which is just its very famous list of ingredients. "Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." People know the Big Mac, and they love it. McDonald's reportedly sells over 550 million Big Macs every year.Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images
Blizzard (Dairy Queen)
Dairy Queen has a variety of burgers, chicken fingers and other savory, hot menu items, but this fast food chain as all about the ice cream. And there's one DQ ice cream treat that is often imitated but never replicated: the Blizzard. Whether you get it with Reese's, Oreos, M&M's or in a limited-edition variety, no trip to Dairy Queen is complete without a Blizzard. This signature ice cream treat is blended together and served upside down, which is ridiculously fun.Courtesy of Dairy Queen
Bonafide Chicken, Spicy (Popeye's)
KFC and Chick-fil-A may be the more popular fried chicken fast food restaurants, but you will find the most flavorful fast food chicken at Popeye's. The breading and skin on their signature Bonafide Chicken is reliably crispy and the seasonings on the spicy chicken make the peppery flavors of some of Popeye's competitors seem bland. The best way to order your bucket of Popeye's is spicy with a side of their mashed potatoes and Cajun gravy, which you then dip your chicken into. You're welcome.Courtesy of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
ButterBurger (Culver's)
There are a lot of regional fast food chains we wish were national, and Culver's tops that list. In addition to their Midwestern-friendly cheese curds, this burger joint has a signature sandwich, the ButterBurger. From the outside, it looks like a lot of fast food burgers. It has cheddar cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard. But the secret here is the bun, which has been buttered to heaven and toasted on the griddle. A great bun makes the difference between a good burger and a phenomenal burger, and Culver's ButterBurger is the latter.Courtesy of Culver's
Cherry Limeade (Sonic)
While you can still pull up to a lot of drive-in restaurants, Sonic is the top chain of its type. The leading menu item here is a fizzy beverage, the Cherry Limeade. The perfect blend of sweet, tart and bubbly, Cherry Limeade has a cult following among soda fans.Courtesy of Sonic Drive-In
Chicken Fries (Burger King)
Burger King's Chicken Fries have all the pepperiness of a BK chicken nugget with the highly dippable shape of a french fry. So it's no wonder that people love them. These breaded and fried slim chicken tenders are a true fan favorite. Literally. The fast food chain's website labels them as such. Chicken Fries were introduced in 2005 and were a hit, but they were still replaced by normally shaped chicken tenders in 2012. Thus, a rabid online campaign was launched to bring this cult item back to Burger King menus nationwide. Chicken Fry lovers succeeded; the item returned in 2015, and this time around, they are a permanent menu item.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Chicken McNuggets (McDonald's)
There are a lot of fast food nuggets out there, but none have reached the status of the McDonald's Chicken McNugget. Golden brown and perfectly crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside, the McNugget is not aggressively spiced, but that helps to make it into the perfect bite. While the ingredient list has been the subject of scrutiny since the item's debut in 1983, the McNugget maintains its status as a customer favorite, whether you dip it in ketchup, barbecue sauce or honey mustard.Shutterstock
Chicken sandwich (Chick-fil-A)
Chick-fil-A is quickly becoming a dominant force in the fast food world, despite some political controversies. So how can this chain be thriving? It all comes down to their simplistic menu, which is built around their signature chicken sandwich. There's not a lot to it. It's a piece of fried white meat chicken with pickles and a bun. But the flavors somehow work, largely thanks to the pickle-brined chicken, which adds an irresistible zesty note to an otherwise ordinary protein. That secret ingredient is just one of the many things you didn't know about Chick-fil-A.Courtesy of Chick-fil-A
Cinnamon Twists (Taco Bell)
Most fast food sides err on the salty and savory side. But Taco Bell has always been a different kind of restaurant, and their signature side, the Cinnamon Twist, proves just that. While the chain's nacho fries have been a runaway hit, the puffed wheat and rice flour treat dusted in cinnamon and sugar is a truly original item and the OG Taco Bell snack.Courtesy of Taco Bell
Classic Roast Beef with Horsey Sauce (Arby's)
Arby's has always differentiated itself by being a fast food chain without a burger but still supplying plenty of red meat. That comes courtesy of their signature menu item, the roast beef sandwich. Consisting only of roast beef and a sesame seed bun, the Classic Roast Beef is the sandwich that put "roast beef on the map," according to Arby's. Whether or not that's technically true, this is a truly original fast food option. If you really want to get fully into Arby's, load your sandwich up with the punchy Horsey Sauce, a horseradish-based condiment that packs some serious flavor.Courtesy of Arby's
Crunchy taco (Taco Bell)
Taco Bell has had some seriously over-the-top fast food menu items over the years, but their standard crunchy taco with seasoned ground beef, lettuce and cheese has been their best-selling item. Perhaps it's the sub-$2 price tag or perhaps its just putting together something that is greater than the sum of its parts, but this simple food really works, especially when you load it up with tons of Taco Bell hot sauce.Courtesy of Taco Bell
Crunchwrap Supreme (Taco Bell)
Taco Bell's crunchy taco walked so the Crunchwrap Supreme could run. Introduced in 2005 (and made permanent in 2006), the Crunchwrap Supreme is the merging of two classic Tex-Mex foods: crunchy tacos and quesadillas. Ground beef, nacho cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and fat sour cream are tucked inside a lightly grilled soft shell tortilla, but there's a fun twist: a crispy, crunchy hard tortilla between the meat/cheese mixture and the veggies. It's everything you want from Taco Bell: cheap, excessive and terribly wonderful.Courtesy of Taco Bell
Curly fries (Arby's)
Arby's doesn't play by your fast food rules. It doesn't have burgers and it doesn't have shoestring fries. Instead, the default shape of Arby's fries is the best french fry shape: curly. Introduced in 1988, Arby's curly fries are loaded with paprika, cayenne pepper, onion and garlic for a flavor that's just as fun as the shape.Courtesy of Arby's
Dilly Bar (Dairy Queen)
Summertime isn't complete unless you walk into a Dairy Queen, raid the freezer section and get yourself a Dilly Bar. The signature takeaway, handheld ice cream treat seems like it's been a part of Dairy Queen since day one, but it was invented in 1955 by DQ franchisee Robert Litherland, 15 years after the first DQ opened its doors. The circle of vanilla ice cream dipped in a chocolate, cherry or butterscotch coating has a signature swoop that every other ice cream stand wishes they could nail.Courtesy of Dairy Queen
Double-Double, Animal Style (In-N-Out)
There are a lot of things you may not know about In-N-Out, but everyone knows about this West Coast chain's not-so-secretive secret menu. So what does this almost foreign-sounding burger order mean? Well, the burger patties at In-N-Out are thin, so you need to order a "double-double" for two patties. For extra flavor, "Animal Style" means a sort of Thousand Island dressing mixed with grilled onions. It takes an ordinary burger into extraordinary territory.Miranda G./YELP
Double Down (KFC)
Long before keto was the trendy diet of the decade, KFC introduced a sandwich that didn't have traditional bread - but it did have breading. For those who have forgotten, the Double Down is a sandwich with bacon, cheese and a zesty sauce, but instead of nestling those ingredients between a bun, they're between two pieces of boneless fried chicken filets. The Double Down made its triumphant debut at the fried chicken chain in 2010. It was instantly notorious and remains so to this day, though it is not currently on the menu at KFC restaurants in America.Courtesy of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Egg McMuffin (McDonald's)
When you think of fast food breakfasts, one item immediately pops into your mind: the Egg McMuffin. A simple combination of a buttery toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, American cheese and egg, this dish is shockingly easy to replicate at home. But it's best eaten on the go with a triangular hash brown and a large Diet Coke.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Famous Seasoned Fries (Checkers/Rally's)
In the words of Checkers (also known as Rally's in some regions), the Famous Seasoned Fries are what put them on the map. These heavily and wonderfully seasoned fries are also dipped in biscuit batter, giving them an extra satisfying crunch that you won't find at any other burger joint. Checkers knows they have a winner on their hands; they regularly add their fries to limited-time offers, and the Fry Lover's Burger is a menu mainstay.Courtesy of Checkers
Frosty (Wendy's)
A lot of fast food ice cream falls flat, but not the Frosty at Wendy's. Creamy and icy, this semi-milkshake, semi-soft serve dessert has been delighting dessert fans since 1969. Originally available in chocolate, Wendy's also introduced the vanilla Frosty to its American restaurants in 2006. Real heads know that both flavors are delicious and can be improved only by using the Frosty as a dipping sauce for Wendy's fries.John Shearer/Getty Images for Wendy's
Happy Meal (McDonald's)
Since 1977, children have been delighted by going to McDonald's and getting a Happy Meal. Originally consisting of a burger, small fry, drink and a toy, this meal and entertainment in a square cardboard box has led to some major cultural phenomenon. Remember the Teenie Beenie Baby toys from the '90s? The high-calorie, high-fat and high-sodium nature of the Happy Meal has been the subject of much controversy, and today the Happy Meal comes with better-for-you options for your little ones such as apple slices and milk. But the toys remain as fun as ever.David Paul Morris/Getty Images
Hot sauce packets (Taco Bell)
If one is being fully frank, the classic tacos, burritos and other entrée menu items at Taco Bell are good but not incredible. But what takes these combinations of ground beef, lettuce, cheese and tomato really shine are a special condiment: the hot sauce packets. While McDonald's ketchup and Chick-fil-A sauce have their fans, no fast food condiment has the cult following of Taco Bell's hot sauces. Though Taco Bell has had other flavors over the years (R.I.P. verde salsa) today, the chain has breakfast, mild, hot, fire and diablo packets available to add heat and fiery flavor to any meal.Courtesy of Taco Bell
French fries (McDonald's)
Think of the gold standard of french fries, and you will think of McDonald's fries. Perfectly crispy, buttery, super salted and the perfect size for mindless munching, no other french fry on Earth compares to these. And that is just a fact.Joerg Koch/AFP/Getty Images
McFlurry (McDonald's)
McDonald's signature ice cream dessert the McFlurry has (and needs) only two: M&M's and Oreo. While Dairy Queen seemingly has an endless number of Blizzard varities, McD's has their vanilla-based frozen dessert down. The chocolate treat to ice cream ratio in both McFlurry variants is pure perfection. The only thing more iconic than the flavor is the unique spoon.Shutterstock
Monster Thickburger (Hardee's)
There are a lot of ways that fast food has changed over the years, but the main way is that these eateries are trying to get healthier. Not Hardee's. In 2004, the St. Louis-based burger chain released the gut-busting Monster Thickburger. With a whopping two-thirds of a pound of meat, four pieces of bacon, three slices of cheese and a generous glob of mayonnaise for good measure, this excessive burger was one of the first of its kind.Courtesy of Hardee's
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco (Taco Bell)
Certain food items have certain reputations, if you catch our drift. Doritos and Taco Bell tacos are two of those items, so when they came together in 2012, they were an instant, massive hit. Taco Bell reportedly sold over a billion of this dish in their first year. Since then, the Doritos Locos Taco has become the most popular menu item at Taco Bell; reportedly 1 million DLTs are sold every day.Courtesy of Taco Bell
Onion rings (Burger King)
Burger King's fries are a fine product, but they're greatly improved by one thing: Finding a rogue onion ring at the bottom of your carton of fries. The true iconic side at BK is not the french fry but the onion ring. A crispy, golden-fried exterior incases a tender, impossibly sweet white onion. The onion rings help Burger King to stand out from the pack of fast food options. Fans of this side know they are best eaten by dipping them in BK's zesty sauce.Courtesy of Burger King
Orange chicken (Panda Express)
Chinese takeout is generally led by local restaurants, but Panda Express stands out as the top chain fast food option of its kind. Generally speaking, orange chicken has the unique sweet, spicy and savory notes of Chinese food that is actually very American, and Panda Express' spin on this dish nails that combination perfectly. It is the signature dish at Panda Express and the chain's most popular offering.Courtesy of Panda Express
Original Recipe Chicken (KFC)
There are a lot of things that make great fried chicken, but the No. 1 thing is the herbs and spices in your breading. Luckily, KFC very famously has 11 herbs and spices that make for the perfect fried chicken blend that no one - not even the chain's head chef - knows. What we do know is that the flavor of KFC's chicken is on point. It's best eaten straight from the bucket with a giant heap of mashed potatoes and perfectly cylindrical buttery biscuits.Courtesy of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Original Slider (White Castle)
Not many fast food chains have such a massive cult following that they become a top destination for Valentine's Day, but White Castle has just that sort of fanbase. Since 1921, this fast food burger chain has been selling its teeny, tiny sliders with pickles and a little onion sauce, and they've been thriving ever since. While White Castle has introduced plant-based sliders, fish sliders, chicken sliders and a whole breakfast menu, their original slider remains their most iconic offering.Courtesy of White Castle
Original Whataburger (Whataburger)
Not a lot of fast food chains are so beloved by their home state that they are given a special designation. But Texans are so wild about Whataburger that they named this burger joint a "Texas Treasure" in 2001. Leave it to Texas to know their beef; the Original Whataburger is never frozen and is seasoned and cooked to literal perfection. A toasted bun just puts this burger over the edge.Spencer Y./Yelp
Plain biscuit (Bojangles)
Every fast food fried chicken chain worth its weight in salt has a biscuit on its menu. So what makes Bojangles biscuits so darn good? They're made from scratch, by hand every single day. In fact, every Bojangles has an employee whose sole job is to make the biscuits. While the biscuits can be the base for various breakfast sandwiches, these buttermilk-based babies are strong enough to stand on their own.Daniel P./Yelp
Shackburger (Shake Shack)
The best thing about Shake Shack is that the chain uses high-quality ingredients for its signature burgers, which include the Shackburger. Pat LeFrieda beef is cooked to perfection on a griddle and placed on a Martin's Potato Roll bun with American cheese, plump red tomatoes and crisp green lettuce. What makes the Shackburger really shine is the sauce, a combination of mayonnaise, pickle juice, ketchup and spices that you can easily make at home with this copycat recipe.Shutterstock
Soft cookies (Subway)
There are few better endings to any meal than a cookie. This is something that Subway knows quite well, which is why they always have a small case of fresh, soft cookies right by the register. They're so tempting and so delicious. The best flavor is highly debatable. Some swear by the chocolate chip, while others claim the relatively new raspberry cheesecake cookie is a revelation in fast food dessert. No matter your chosen cookie, no Subway meal is complete without this quick, sweet bite.Courtesy of Subway
Spicy chicken nuggets (Wendy's)
One thing you might now know about Wendy's: Their chicken nuggets are massively popular. Seriously. When we say they have a cult following, we mean it. Wendy's nuggets have gone viral numerous times over the last few years, whether due to fans clamoring to get free nuggets or to musician Chance the Rapper publicly wondering why the spicy nuggets were pulled from the menu. And we get why they're a big deal. Wendy's nuggets, especially their spicy chicken nuggets, have the perfect amount of heat while still maintaining a crispy exterior and tender interior. It's basically the perfect bite.Courtesy of Wendy's
Waffle fries (Chick-fil-A)
Chick-fil-A hasn't reached star status just because of its chicken; their waffle fries are actually their most-ordered item. The crisscross cut of the fries allows for an optimal amount of crispy exterior and surface area for salt and ketchup, while the potato on the inside remains pillowy soft. McDonald's french fries better watch their back, because Chick-fil-A could take their crown to become the fast food fry standard.Courtesy of Chick-fil-A
Whopper (Burger King)
Introduced in 1957, the Whopper seems simple with a beef patty, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, ketchup and a sesame seed bun, but the fluffy, soft bun has a sweetness to it that complements the perfectly sour pickles and juicy burger. The Whopper is teased as "America's favorite burger" by Burger King, and other chains try to keep up with this burger, which has set the standard for a classic fast food burger without a special sauce. And if you didn't know the Whopper was this famous, then you probably don't know these other facts about your favorite fast food chains.
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On Friday, Michelle Obama will turn 50. In my opinion, there has never been a first lady as relatable as she is.
Through her agenda and her actions, she has shown her concern for the same things that concern many of us in our day-to-day lives: health, food, and most importantly, children. Not everyone agrees that the policies she's helped to put into place will solve the problems we're most concerned with, but it would be hard to argue that she doesn't genuinely care about people and finding solutions to their problems.
Through her energy and vibrant personality, Michelle Obama has made the White House a more welcoming place for all of us — whether we've had the opportunity to visit in person or whether we simply feel 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is less intimidating because we know that, from time to time, Michelle plays with hula hoops on the White House lawn.
How else has she made the White House feel accessible? Here are just a few:
1. Surprising White House visitors
Sometimes the first lady surprises people on the White House tour by greeting them. In this video from 2012, Michelle, along with first dog Bo, spent over an hour saying hello and giving hugs to tourists as they passed through the White House.
Michelle has taken to social media to interact with people on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and Facebook. Sure, sometimes she has her staff update her social media accounts, but she's a busy woman. (You know when an update is from the first lady herself because she always ends them with –M.O.)
The bounty from the White House garden that she helps plant and harvest is shared with White House guests, school children and the hungry. One-third of the food harvested goes to Miriam's Kitchen, a place where the homeless in Washington, D.C., can go for a homemade meal.
She behaves just like the rest of us hope we'd behave if we were interviewed by Jimmy Fallon, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart or Elmo. Michelle has a great time in her interviews and television appearances.
Michelle Obama is having a blast during her time in the White House, but she's not sacrificing hard-work and effectiveness for the fun. She's leading our country in the fight against obesity, she's encouraging people to move more, she's changing the way food gets marketed to children, she's helping to eliminate food deserts, she's helping make school lunches healthier and so much more.
Happy birthday, Michelle Obama, and thank you for all you do for your country!
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Well, it's here. The year 2012. The start of a new calendar year. The start of a new academic term in grad school and the Fisher MLHR program. And I know that with every new year comes (and I almost hate to say it) an attempt by many well-intentioned folks to make some kind of New Year's Resolution. Even as I write this blog, a lot of people are already 17 days DEEP into trying to achieve a myriad of personal resolutions such as: losing weight, getting more organized, saving more money, paying off debt, hitting up the gym to get a P90X beach body, finding that special someone to share life experiences with, eating healthier, taking an exciting and memorable vacation/trip, committing to stop smoking/drinking less, etc. Coupled with starting a new academic term in grad school, new courses, new teammates, etc., it's a challenge to say the least.
Every year most of us (including myself) try to make unique resolutions. We may plan it well and try to stay determined to our plan to fulfill those resolutions. But somehow "something" happens and when we look back mid- year we have found ourselves "off" the New Year's Resolution wagon and back on the "well, there's always next year for me to do it" wagon.
So, for all of us out there who either secretly or openly made resolutions this year, I want to share a few practical ways in which we all can make and achieve the promises we made to ourselves so we can finally produce the long-lasting results we "resolved" during the dropping of the ball.
1. Be realistic. One thing I've learned in my life is this: Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is anything else that is worth doing or accomplishing. If you made a promise this year to lose 38lbs, politely remind yourself that you will not be losing all 38 of those pounds in the first two weeks. It will take time. And a lot of hard work. Sometimes making smaller goals that work along with the overall larger goal can make all the difference in achieving what it is you want.
2. Don't make too many resolutions. Our ability to focus on more than a few things at once is limited. So as it is with achieving your New Year's resolutions. I'm sure you've made a laundry list of things you wanted to accomplish this year. My advice: pick the top two or three things that are most important and meaningful to you…and go after it! You will likely be more productive and will thank yourself for not over committing and regretting never finishing all those resolutions.
3. Write them down…somewhere. If you made a promise to take a vacation to Cancun this year, you need to write it down. More often than not, if it's not being talking about, then it's not being done. Post a beautiful picture of the white sands of Mexico on your bathroom mirror so it will remind and motivate you every morning to do something about making that happen this year! It has worked for me. And I'm certain it will work for you, too.
4. Have some accountability. Involve a friend. Maybe get someone involved with the same thing you are trying to accomplish. There is power in numbers and two is always better than one. Plus, it is a greater motivator to have someone keep you committed to what it is you want to do this year.
5. Expect a slip-up…or two. It's gonna happen. Imagine, it's week 3 and you've been working your tail off to lose that last 21 lbs. You've been eating healthy, sticking to your workout routine and, then…duh duh duuuh…you eat that piece of cheesecake that's been taunting you. Just know this: it happens to everyone. Eating a piece of cheesecake isn't going to derail your weight loss efforts. However, eating an entire pan of cheesecake might. Go into this New Year's resolution thing with realistic (rather than unrealistic) expectations, knowing you might slip-up and that you might not give it your all every day. What matters is that you keep pushing forward and achieve what it is you set out to do.
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The Panthers, who also defeated the Ragin' Cajuns 75-70 on Jan. 5, won back-to-back games in the series for the first time since 1998-99.
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Happy Easter!
I hope everybody is having a wonderful Easter and/or Passover. I just wanted to get a quick post up before Noble wakes up from his nap....better type fast. I picked up a bag of the Peanut Butter Easter M&M's not too long ago and had not thought of what to make with them until last night when I came up with these. I used the Peanut Butter Cup Cookie recipe I posted on here over four years ago and just swapped out the peanut butter cup these peanut butter M&M's. These cookies are adorable and delicious. I think these would work really well with regular M&M's as well which would be adorable for a birthday party. I will have to keep that in mind for when Noble turns one.
Peanut Butter Cup Easter Baskets
recipe from Baked Perfection
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons milkPeanut Butter M&M's
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside. In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture; mix well. Shape the dough into approximately 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan.
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LG Display isn't the only company to have a flexible e-paper display that looks ready to market. Sony has used the Eco-Products 2010 trade show in Japan to demonstrate its own version.
While LG managed a 19″ display, Sony has gone with a much more modest 13.3″ version. Regardless of size, the important feature is the flexibility, allowing for a more newspaper/magazine-like experience when ready rather than a rigid hard case.
Although Sony has shown flexible displays before, this is a brand new solution that uses E Ink's e-paper technology meaning it will be low power. What we don't know is what resolution the flexible display is capable of, but just from the image above it looks more than capable of being a good e-reading screen.
Sony isn't saying when it expects to, or whether it even intends to release this display on the market. The frame it was housed in at the trade show suggests there are still some issues to work out, such as how to include a battery without compromising on the flexibility.
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this is our 3.6yr old male raccoon playing with our daves dog
we've had him since he was 4 weeks old , he's not destroyed the house like people say they do , he's getting a companion this year and a huge cage in a few weeks as its time to put him out side so we can move freely round our home without getting bit when mums not around to control him lol they really can be a hand full so not for everyone as they do bite down to the bone , hes the size of a staffy at 3.5 stone in weight and they are very strong ,
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his cage has arrived 10ft lenght x 6ft depth x 6ft high and a baby raccoon coming in May for a companion for him , so ive 6 weeks to get his cage up and sorted for him