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Why are some people afraid of contrails? Why would the appearance of water vapor in the exhaust of a jet inspire feelings of illness and dread? It all began in the 1990s when "investigative journalists" like William Thomas began describing purported plots by the government to inject poisons into the atmosphere via the exhaust trails of jet planes. Chemtrails are defined on the Web site of Internet pundit Jeff Rense (formerly of the "Sightings" Web radio show, which was connected to the "Sightings" television program produced by Henry Winkler):
Chemtrails (CTs) look like contrails initially, but are much thicker, extend across the sky and are often laid down in varying patterns of Xs, tick-tack-toe grids, cross-hatched and parallel lines. Instead of quickly dissipating, chemtrails expand and drip feathers and mare's tails. In 30 minutes or less, they open into wispy formations which join together, forming a thin white veil or a 'fake cirrus-type cloud' that persists for hours. . . . (Thayer 2000)
"Chemtrails" have been described as either a means of carrying out biological warfare upon the citizenry of the United States or as a method of weather modification, perhaps related to mitigation of global warming. The subject was popularized by late-night radio host Art Bell over a decade ago and is still hyped as a daring and dangerous conspiracy by numerous Web sites.
In 1999, the New Mexico Attorney General's office contacted New Mexicans for Science and Reason (NMSR) member Kim Johnson to help answer questions from constituents regarding the alleged dangers of "chemtrails." After his investigation, Johnson told the Attorney General,
I have viewed a number of photos purporting to be of aircraft spraying the chemical or biological material into the atmosphere. I have also discussed these letters with another scientist familiar with upper atmospheric phenomena from Sandia National Laboratory and a retired general and fighter pilot who is an Air Force Hall of Fame Member. . . . In summary, there is no evidence that these "chemtrails" are other than expected, normal contrails from jet aircraft that vary in their shapes, duration, and general presentation based on prevailing weather conditions. That is not to say that there could not be an occasional, purposeful experimental release of, say, high altitude barium for standard wind tracking experiments. There could also be other related experiments that occur from time-to-time which release agents into the atmosphere. However, not one single picture that was presented as evidence indicates other than normal contrail formation. . . .
"Chemtrails" are said to last much longer than normal contrails from before 1995, but proponents are curiously oblivious of photographs of long-lasting contrails from as far back as World War II. The supposedly ominous "grid patterns" of contrails are easily explained as the expected effect of wind movement across frequently used east/west and north/south aircraft travel lanes. And one of the defining characteristics of "chemtrails"—gaps in the trails, supposedly caused by turning the "sprayers" on and off—is quite simply explained as normal humidity variations in the atmosphere. The sky often displays varying levels of humidity with spotty clouds, and the same conditions apply to the clouds condensing from jet trails. And, as far as attacking the populace with biotoxins, what dispersal vehicle could be less effective than a craft spraying indiscriminately at 35,000 feet? A low-altitude crop duster or a land truck spraying for mosquitoes would be far better at such a task.
One of the most strident promoters of "chemtrails" is Santa Fe's Clifford Carnicom, who maintains the "Aerosol Operation Crimes and Cover-Up" Web site (Carnicom). His site is a frantic hodgepodge of pictures of alleged spray attacks, appeals to media and government officials to take the issue seriously, and detailed "analyses" of metals like barium in the "trails." While Carnicom bemoans the fact that the media won't give him his due, he turned down a 1999 invitation to speak to NMSR, which could have attracted some of the media attention he was demanding so shrilly. Incensed that NMSR had published a joke linking "chemtrails" to the threat of "Dihydrogen Monoxide" (i.e., H2O), Carnicom refused to even acknowledge the invitation. Anyone who doesn't buy into the conspiracy theory is treated as an active member of that conspiracy. Conversely, anyone who signs on to "chemtrails" is embraced as a fellow traveler, no matter what their other beliefs. And so, Carnicom has formed a mutual admiration society with "Naturopathic Doctor" Gwen Scott, who writes on Carnicom's site,
My interest is, primarily, finding natural medicines that can help ALL people mitigate the devastating effects of a multi-leveled assault on human health. Mr. Carnicom has provided immeasurable help in identifying contents so that I may design some natural medicine protocols around them . . . it is important that you understand one of the founding principles of natural medicine . . . Herring's Law of Cure. This law presents that your body will rid itself of anything unwanted (diseases, etc.) from top to bottom, from the inside to the outside, and in the reverse order in which it entered your system. As you will see, much of the work on my own body follows this law exactly. . . . (Scott 2008)
(Whew! I'm glad she cleared that up for us!)
Since NMSR hosts some skeptical articles on chemtrails (Thomas), I often get e-mails from angered readers. One person demanded that I watch a YouTube video of a November 9, 2007, "Chemtrails" report by Louisiana station KSLA, in which investigative reporter Jeff Ferrell discussed tests the station had conducted on supposed "chemtrail residue" collected in a bowl by a farmer outside his house. Ferrell said, "KSLA News 12 had the sample tested at a lab. The results: A high level of barium, 6.8 parts per million, (ppm). That's more than three times the toxic level set by the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA." I had to inform my angry correspondent of a problem—the actual video clearly shows 68.8 µg/L (micrograms per liter), or equivalently, 68.8 ppb (parts per billion). The reporter overestimated by a factor of one hundred, because he read the "68.8" as "6.8," and also confused million with billion. The measured levels were far less than EPA limits. When I asked my correspondent why I should be convinced by such poor reporting, he just repeated his insistence that I take down my "stupid website."
I've also been e-mailed photographs of the interior of planes filled with large containers connected by tubes, accompanied by the exclamation that "This is the spraying equipment!" But these photographs turned out to be pictures of ballast tanks used in flight testing of new airliner designs; the tubes simply allow water to be pumped from tank to tank, simulating passenger motion in the cabin for the aircraft test. Kennedy assassination and 9/11 conspiracy theorists are mere pikers compared to "chemtrail" buffs. You will rarely find a more virulently self-deluded group, anywhere.
- Carnicom, Clifford. "Aerosol Operation Crimes and Cover-Up." Available online at www.carnicom.com.
- Scott, Gwen. 2008. "Morgellons . . . A Natural Medicine Approach." Available online at www.carnicom.com/natural2.htm.
- Thayer, Toni. 2000. "Chemtrails—Frequently Asked Questions." Available online at www.rense.com/general4/fre.htm.
- Thomas, Dave. "Chemtrail Fears Thrive on Internet." Available online at www.nmsr.org/chemtrls.htm.
Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas, a physicist and mathematician, is president of New Mexicans for Science and Reason and a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He is currently a scientist/programmer at IRIS/PASSCAL in Socorro, New Mexico, and also teaches classes in physics, psychology, and critical thinking at New Mexico Tech.
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FACETIME- Lighting the fire: Father, son find healing with candles
Atman Johnson remembers 2002 as a dark year. He lost his wife to heart disease and his job as a food supplier. Making life even harder: Johnson had the sole responsibility of caring for the couple's disabled son. This year, however, Johnson has found a way to bring light– and some money– into his life with a new company.
"I wanted something we could do together," says Johnson of his decision to pursue organic soy candlemaking with his now 19-year-old son, Param, whom he and and his late wife took as an infant foster child and adopted at age 2 1/2, knowing that with cerebral palsy he would need lifelong care.
Johnson describes Param as an "outgoing and highly personable" young man who's confined to a wheelchair and uses a voice box to communicate, and says he took to the enterprise, Golden Presence SoyCandles, right away.
Finding work that the two could do together wasn't easy, but as Johnson reviewed his options, the idea of candlemaking appealed because of his interest in environmentally friendly products. While petroleum-derived paraffin wax, the candle industry standard, emits toxic chemicals into the atmosphere, vegetable-derived soy wax, Johnson explains, burns more cleanly– and up to 50 percent longer– than paraffin.
Despite his physical limitations, Param is able to participate in the candlemaking by overseeing the wax melting. He's able to control the temperature on the hot plates by pressing a button. His father adds scents and vegetable dyes– all organic– before pouring the melted product into various shaped containers.
So far, the Johnsons have been generating buzz by word of mouth, in addition to selling their wares at the City Market, on the Downtown Mall, and at church markets, including a fair at their own Church of the Incarnation.
"I think this gives Atman a chance to express himself artistically," says Lauryn Mathena, the church's outreach minister. "We thought we knew a lot about them," she says. "Now we know they have this creativity, this artistic ability, to produce these beautiful candles, and it gives us a chance to support Atman and Param and to watch this little family business blossom."
Because of his tight financial situation, Johnson hopes to see Golden Presence candles in stores locally and one day, perhaps, beyond. Param's adoption subsidy, the father and son's only income after Johnson lost his job, will end less than two years from now when Param turns 21, though Johnson will continue to provide full-time care for him long beyond that.
Even more than earning a living, however, Johnson says he hopes to spread the positive energy he and his son share while making the candles.
"I feel," he says, "that there's a spiritual significance to burning candles."
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I love making soy candles, too, and I greatly admire you, Mr. Johnson and son for working together making soy candles!
I too am a member of Candlewealth and you must know that I'm also disabled, I'm Deaf myself and have been in the home business field for over 16 years and I am sooooo INSPIRED by your story, you and Param!!! Where exactly are you living at and could you send me your website and which scents do you have for sale? If you have customized some candles together, send me your list of which scents you made together and we can share our business tips together and be friends! Param INSPIRES me so much----watching the soy melt properly and he probably does it better than me---I just started with CW last summer and am still working it for the holidays now and this is my first Christmas holiday with the OpSoy candles I am making now. Op is for my well-behaved Chihuahua dog, who LOVES to visit anyone and to make new friends with anyone! So keep doing it, both men, and by the time Param is 21, you two will be rolling in God-blessed funds! Do write to me!!!! Luv Mar
Does anyone know how to buy some candles from Atman and Param? Are they on the downtown mall on a particular day of the week, or can I call them?
Internet search yielded nothing. Thanks!
Aum Amriteshwaryai Namah!
Aum Namah Shivaya!
I hope you have already found the way to contact Param and Atman, but if you haven't and want to buy some of their amazing candles then send and email to email@example.com The candles are just amazing and beautiful and the scents are so perfect! They are not too much and just lovely when burning. Also, it is true, the soy wax burns sooooo much longer then paraffin! Please support them and buy buy buy!!!!
Love and Light,
in Amma's Service,
Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to reply to say thanks for your kind comments. We are done with the Mall for the rest of the winter, and may or may not continue in the warm weather... more likely will be the City Market on some Saturdays when it starts up in Spring, and I believe Whole Foods has some sort of Farmers' Market starting up again in the Springtime. In the meantime, I don't have a website yet, but if you email me at email@example.com, I can forward you a Word Doc. page with the details of what we are currently making and selling.
Our wishes and prayers for Health, Prosperity, and Peace for one and all in the New Year!
Atman & Param
Mr.Johnson it is so good to see you & Param doing well. I would love to buy a candle from you guys. If you don't mind e-mail me the info I need to get buy one.

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The New York Times Bestselling Author Of Year One And Of Blood And Bone Concludes Her Stunning Trilogy That The New York Times Book Review Praised As A Match For End Of The World Classics Like Stephen King S The Stand After The Sickness Known As The Doom Destroyed Civilization, Magick Has Become Commonplace, And Fallon Swift Has Spent Her Young Years Learning Its Ways Fallon Cannot Live In Peace Until She Frees Those Who Have Been Preyed Upon By The Government Or The Fanatical Purity Warriors, Endlessly Hunted Or Locked Up In Laboratories, Brutalized For Years On End She Is Determined To Save Even Those Who Have Been Complicit With This Evil Out Of Fear Or Weakness If, Indeed, They Can Be SavedStrengthened By The Bond She Shares With Her Fellow Warrior, Duncan, Fallon Has Already Succeeded In Rescuing Countless Shifters And Elves And Ordinary Humans Now She Must Help Them Heal And Rediscover The Light And Faith Within Themselves For Although From The Time Of Her Birth, She Has Been The One, She Is Still Only One And As She Faces Down An Old Nemesis, Sets Her Sights On The Enemy S Stronghold, And Pursues Her Destiny To Finally Restore The Mystical Shield That Once Protected Them All She Will Need An Army Behind Her
10 thoughts on "The Rise of Magicks (Chronicles of The One, #3) "
5 Well Deserved Stars Thank you Edelweiss for an ARCI can not wait to put this conclusion in the hands of my library patrons because it was so beautifully wrapped up I couldn t have asked for a better ending I ve said it before, raises hand not the biggest Nora Roberts fan here I admit this freely however, if I can specify a series to be the HUGEST Nora Roberts fan for it d be this one She ties up loose ends, ravels and spins a web with each and every character and yet it somehow flows perfectly.Fallon, Tonia, Duncan and their growth as characters is the bomb.com But that isn t even the best part of this bookthe best part is how every.single.character has a purpose There was no fluff written in just to be page fillers Mallick, Simon, Fred, Arlys, Mick, Lana the list goes on and on because every person plays a role Action, adventure, romance, intense anticipation, impending doom, hope, darkness, you name it, this book has it all and then some I m impressed Ms Roberts.thoroughly impressed.
Book received from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.The series comes to a powerful end as Fallon and New Hope come together fight the evil that caused the Doom Really, there is no explanation needed when it comes to Nora Roberts The final book brings the series to a mind blowing close With lives lost, lives to avenge, and a dark evil to destroy I loved this series so much It s different from her normal writing in that the series doesn t surround the romance of certain people but builds through families Love it
I was surprised to find that I enjoyed this last book in this trilogy way than the first two see links to my reviews of the first two books below It was a reasonably good way to end this trilogy but not an original way to end it However, if you have already read the first two books, then this is a must read for you I had some problems with the repetitiveness that Nora seems to embrace lately She does like to repeat over and over, what we not only have learned from the first two books, but she did this with passages from this particular book too Unlike other reviewers, I feel that Ms Roberts was merely filling up pages to get to a specific word count I did not like the fact that these books use a language like what she uses in her J.D.Robb series which I call text speak She tends to lose the flow of her sentences when doing this, and it makes it a bit awkward for a reader who is not used to this way of speaking Ms Roberts leaves out things like determiners and grammatical articles and even some crucial verbs I still do think that this series is geared for the YA Teen audience than a purely adult one.There are new character s to enjoy, fights galore, and deaths of some secondary character s that we ve come to know I do wonder why Fallon is not using all of this fantastic magic she absorbed when opening The Book of Spells and then jumped into The Pit.The last fight is interesting not exciting as such, but interesting but a little lackluster for a trilogy like thisI loved Vivienne especially and a lot of the secondary and tertiary character s This idea would have made an excellent long running series which would have given the characters time to grow and mature into their roles I did have a bit of a difficult time with the large jumps in time Fallon is an infant poof Fallon is 13 poof Fallon is 20 I think An extended series would have given us time to see what all the fights were like, to understand about Vivienne and the other alliances, to feel about the romance, etc ARC supplied by the publisher.
If you love fantasy, and you ve enjoyed the books so far Then this one is for you There was so much that I ve learned in this book NR reinvented this world ans fine tuned the details that we knew of these characters.It was like getting the series ending finale that we all deserved.So, so good
I got this book free from a Goodreads giveaway Thank you, thank you, thank you No spoilersI have never read anything from Robert s before this series but I must say, I am definitely impressed.I ll no doubt be checking out some of her other work in the future if any are as elaborate and alluring as this The Rise of Magicks is a beautiful, riveting, and powerful conclusion to a fantastic series A fast paced, emotional roller coaster of a story with an ending that would make almost anyone smile The pacing was quite steady generally and had me constantly saying to myself just one page I even found myself genuinely attached to numerous characters, even at times wishing they were real and a part of my life due to how real Roberts made them seem It really was a blast to read The only complaint I have as minute as it may be, is that the actual battles went by so quickly.So many pages leading up to a clash between factions only for the battle to be over before I really got into it It kept things fast paced and easy to read yes, but I personally would have been pleased to spend a little time in the action when the magic started flying the the swords started clashing Overall, this book as well as the first 2 in this epic trilogy recieve a 4.5 from me I m so glad I read it, and so sad now that s it s over Anyone who has read the first 2 should absolutely get this when it comes out and if you haven t read them yet, get on that Thank you Nora Robert s for sharing this amazing story with us.
I won an ARC of this book from St Martin s Publishing It was a great conclusion to the trilogy and I thoroughly enjoyed it The only issue I have is the time between the release of each book It had been 7 months since I read book two and I was really wishing I d done a reread of the first two since it took me some time to remember all the characters and how they fit in From now on, I m not starting a trilogy until the last book is released If you ve read the first two books in this series, you will love this one.
Thanks to St Martin s Press and Goodreads giveaways for this ARE copy.I had read the first two books in the Chronicles of the One series and really enjoyed them The magick and science blend was well done The pacing was perfect So I was really looking forward to this third and final book.And it did not disappoint We continue learning about the characters one of my favorite things about this series Roberts takes a back to the first book and the changes that have happened to help us understand how New Hope became what is Then there are the battles they had me on the ege of my seat, right up to the last battle I especially liked the connections with the people before and after which made the results of the battle impactful.And that last battle is why I didn t give the book 5 stars I was looking forward to that last, epic battle with Petra especially because all the other battles were so involved And the other two books made Petra to be this powerful, evil woman but the last battle made me just feel sorry for her because she seemed a plaything for the Source Who also didn t seem like such a big deal I came away from that battle wondering if that was it On the flip side of that I also felt like I already need another story because there is still so much of this world and the characters I want to know about.
Magic is on a come back If you haven t read the previous books in this series, don t worry about it The story was easy to follow and everything from past books was explained well I really enjoyed the magic and how it worked It s a good sign when you can understand the magic in a book instead of just having magic that can do anything and there is no rhym or reason to it The characters were great as well They live in a dystopian world where they are fighting for equality and safety I really felt their battle and conviction in doing what was right, even if it meant they would give their lives for their cause This was a fantastic story that really kept me on edge the whole time Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.Check out Book Confessions of an Ex Ballerina for Books, Movies, Recipes and BLOG FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM GOODREADS BLOGLOVIN
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review It was a beyond fitting end for such an interesting trilogy I really hope this gets optioned to be a tv show Oo hi CW Netflix Hulu or a movie.This book was full of Roberts signatures, without being to overly done and trope Yes Fallon and Declan get together, have sex, fall in love In this book, there weren t a lot of sex scenes, nor were they in any particular depth of detail, which I personally appreciated and yet missed Yes, they beat Petra in the nick of time and save humanity Although, for all her books about prevailing against evil, Roberts never explains what happens next I d really like to know if the world recovers There was only one major character loss in this novel which in ways felt like the next episode of a series I will say, it was an action packed book and regrettably that left some holes and underdevelopment I personally read the second book after it came out, which meant I couldn t really remember all the characters outside the major ones, I definitely would ve appreciated a key I also felt Petra and the villain were very underdeveloped and she barely makes then 2 appearances, yet she was the major villain Same goes with the black dragon, that whole character greatly confused me, is it an animal, is it There does come a point where villain cause I said so isn t enough There was also this general disorder to the actual villains, which relied on the prior books to supply the general reasoning bad acts etc This book showed 3 different Sameish villain groups, all of which Fallon and co succeeded over in various different detail, which again contributed to the missed underdeveloped areas The end battle felt rushed in comparison to the strong story development and start of the book, it felt like it should ve been then 3 tightly condensed books Nonetheless, I really enjoyed this story line and series and do hope it becomes a tv show as it was such an interesting concept.
Thank you to St Martin s Press and a Goodreads Giveaway for an ARC of this wonderful book.I was very much looking forward to reading the final book in a trilogy that I think is a bit of a departure from the usual Nora Roberts novels.It was wrapped up nicely but a little too easily There are several sequences in this book that, in the hands of a different author, would have been huuuuge action scenes There would have been giant battles with all different kinds of Dark Uncannys, Raiders, and Purity Warriors Instead, we get a few pages and she tells us who won and who died I get it, action is not really what you re looking for in a Nora Roberts book But I did wish we could have seen of what was happening Also, maybe some merpeople.There are a lot of characters, so beyond Fallon you re not getting a ton of character development Everyone kind of just stays where they are It sounds like I didn t like this book very much but I actually liked it a lot If you enjoyed the first two books, I m sure you ll like this one There just weren t any hard choices or shocking conclusions here.


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By 2016, most collaborative technologies will be available across devices, from Web browsers to desktop software to native smart phone and tablet apps, according to a new report released by market research firm Gartner.
Gartner said that fragmentation among communications technologies has led to headaches for IT departments and difficulties in in using collaborative technologies in the workplace. But that will change over the next few years.
"In the past, collaboration on mobile devices meant interaction through wireless messaging and voice calls," said Monica Basso, research vice president at Gartner, in a prepared statement. "Today, smartphones and tablets have larger screens, touch-based user interfaces (UIs), location support, broad network connectivity, enhanced cameras and video support, voice over IP (VoIP), and so on. Such features enable a range of applications — both traditional and new — for employees to better communicate, collaborate, socialize, create and consume content."
The report, "Mobile Collaboration Will Drive Innovation in Your Workplace," indicated that there are three driving factors behind this development:
According to Gartner: "The BYOD trend is already affecting organizations and will continue to drive new mobile and client computing strategies in the coming years. Employees who bring their own consumer smartphones and tablets to work, initially ask for and receive support for corporate email, calendar and contacts. Before long, they begin to use other apps that make it easier to get their jobs done."
Cloud-based personal file sharing has proved especially important for tablet users, who may lack the ports needed to swap files via physical media. "People need to move files such as documents, audio, pictures and videos across their multiple mobile devices, PCs, network drives and other storage repositories," according to the report.
Finally, mobile applications are giving rise to tools designed for specialized job functions. "Mobile applications have transformed the internet from a web-centric to an app-centric model. Regardless of what technologies or architectures are used to build them, mobile apps have become the primary entry point for individuals to access and consume complex information and functionality," according to the report.
Gartner will discuss trends in collaborative computing at an upcoming conference in London Sept. 16–17. Further details about the conference, called the "Portals, Content & Collaboration Summit 2013," can be found on Gartner's site.
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Recap: Pacers' third-quarter run not enough, Nuggets win 109-96
DENVER — Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 25 points and the Denver Nuggets snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Indiana Pacers 109-96 on Saturday night.
Nate Robinson and Timofey Mosgov each added 15. First-year Nuggets coach Brian Shaw won in his first matchup against Indiana since leaving his job as a Pacers assistant to come to Denver.
J.J. Hickson had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Lance Stephenson scored 23 for Indiana. The Pacers split a road back-to-back set after winning the night before in Sacramento.
Paul George added 18 points and David West 16 for the Pacers, who lost for the eighth time in nine trips to Denver.
Trailing by 19 at halftime, the Pacers got back in the game in a hurry, opening the third quarter with a 16-3 run in which Stephenson had seven of his points.
The Nuggets responded with a 7-0 burst late in the third that helped them take a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter.
Roy Hibbert, who was held to five points, became the second Pacers player to foul out after drawing his sixth foul with 3:19 remaining. Still, the Pacers pulled to 101-94 when Stephenson made a pair of free throws with 3:14 left. But the Nuggets wouldn't let the Pacers finish off the comeback, getting five straight points on free throws, including a pair from the foul line on technicals on David West and Pacers coach Frank Vogel.
The Pacers managed one more basket down the stretch but that was more than offset by Hickson's emphatic dunk with 1:09 remaining, the final points of the game.
Denver was up 22-18 after the first quarter and began the second with an 11-0 run highlighted by a pair of 3-pointers by Robinson.
NOTES: The Pacers have trailed at halftime 19 times this season, going 13-6 in those games. … Former Nuggets executive Carl Scheer was honored during pregame ceremonies. … Chandler had 20 or more points for the fourth time this season. … Indiana's Ian Mahinmi fouled out with eight minutes remaining.


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Here's a look at what other media outlets are saying about the one-game suspension for Ravens safety Ed Reed for repeated violation of player safety rules.
• Mike Florio of NBCSports' ProFootballTalk believes the decision means the NFL has a "three strikes" policy for repeat offenders of the safety rules.
The punishment comes in response to Reed's third penalty for violating the rules protecting defenseless players in the past three seasons. It suggests that, if the league intends to be consistent, any player with three violations in a three-year window will receive a one-game suspension. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello says that the suspension does not indicate the presence of a formula, and that every case will be handled based on its own facts and circumstances.
• ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley says the suspension comes at the wrong time for the Ravens.
Ed Reed's repeated shots to the head and neck area of defenseless players have resulted in a tough blow for the Ravens. The one-game suspension of Reed comes when the Ravens can't afford to lose another valuable starter in their secondary.
Baltimore is already without two of its top three cornerbacks: Lardarius Webb (season-ending knee injury) and Jimmy Smith (sidelined for five weeks after having groin surgery). Now the Ravens might have to face Philip Rivers and the Chargers' deep passing attack without their eight-time Pro Bowl safety.
This is exactly what the Ravens don't need during their most challenging three-game stretch of the season. Sandwiched in between their grudge matches against the Steelers, the Ravens are going cross-country this week while trying to maintain a two-game lead over Pittsburgh in the AFC North race and a one-game advantage for the No. 2 seed in the AFC.
• CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman thinks the suspension is a perfect representation of NFL focusing on protecting the players.
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed is furious. I'm told practically the entire Ravens team is mad. Maybe they are right to be. Reed is not a dirty player, and he plays for one of the classiest, best-run organizations in all of sports -- from top to bottom. Yes, the Ravens are angry Reed has been suspended one game for three total head-shot hits.
But Reed and every other player needs to understand something: This is the new NFL. This is the 21st-century NFL.
In this new NFL, any shot at, or near, the head will be punished.
• On Twitter, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark speaks about the play and suspension.
@RealRClark25: Tough on Ed getting suspended. I can't say that I agree w that. It was a penalty but I don't believe he was intentionally trying to harm E.
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This month we recognize two Ambassadors for their work to honor America's law enforcement professionals. Chris Shoppmeyer and his daughter Erin love the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and have dedicated many hours to supporting and attending our Law Enforcement Appreciation events. Chris is a federal law enforcement agent who works for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a Conservation Agent, and Erin works for the National Park Service as a Ranger at the Statue of Liberty.
|Father and daughter, Chris and Erin Shoppmeyer
Chris and Erin worked closely with the Memorial Fund staff to set up a meeting with Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. As a result of their efforts, the Red Sox hosted a great Law Enforcement Appreciation Night on August 2nd that honored all of New England's fallen officers and had over 700 law enforcement officers and supporters in attendance. On August 7, Chris and Erin joined a group of Ambassadors and the Memorial Fund's Director of Development & Law Enforcement Relations, John Shanks, at Citi Field as the Law Enforcement Ambassador program was honored by the New York Mets with the Mets Spirit Award.
A special thank you goes out to Chris and Erin Shoppmeyer, a true law enforcement family and exceptional supporters of the Memorial Fund.
To learn how you, too, can become a volunteer or help set up a Law Enforcement Appreciation event in your city, contact Tyler Gately at firstname.lastname@example.com or 202-737-8539.


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Though lines for the iPhone 4 at Apple Stores around the world are as long as ever, with some stores already selling out, a group of early owners are reporting problems with the phone's screen and antenna.
When powered up, some phones experience yellow screen discoloration or a constellation of white spots. Meanwhile, others are experiencing reduced call reception when holding the phone a certain way.
The gadget blog Gizmodo has received more than 50 reports from new owners, many including photographs of the screen issues, most frequently a distinct yellow bar across one side of the screen, or in some cases yellow blotches.
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Ephiral, let me try to respond to all of your points.Everything you mentioned about Dolezal I have acknowledged in my past posts. I have read her claim about identifying as black from the age of 5. My interpretation of this is that it was the point where she started to realize that there is something different about her. However just because a person comes to a realization about themselves, doesn't mean they'd feel comfortable enough admitting it to family or friends. Also just because she felt she in part identified as black, also doesn't mean that in part she didn't identify as white. After all the girl had white parents yet adopted black siblings. I can see a person like that being confused for a while before they figured out how they truly feel.As for her suing the Howard University I have read about that, though I don't know about the specifics. I can't speak for her frame of mind as I do not know the person. Perhaps at that point in her life she identified as white? I don't think there is any rule that says you need to follow one particular narrative/belief your entire life?I also read about her claiming some black man was her father. I've already said in my earlier posts that I thought that was pretty messed up, so by no means am I choosing to 'ignore' the point. It means she lied, as a result I still don't see how that means she doesn't have the right to express herself the way she sees fit?I'd also like to clarify that I have not said anything negative about trans people. I have provided links that have bigoted views against trans people only to illustrate that such views exist, and not that they are my line of thinking. I have also never said or implied that trans people are lying. What I did is quote the article that read "In attempting to pass as black, Dolezal falsely represented her identity. Trans people don't lie about their gender identities — they express their gender according to categories that reflect who they are." My point was that the author of the article was that they believe Dolezal is falsely representing herself by claiming she is black. When in reality there is no way to know how Dolezal sees herself. The point I was trying to illustrate was that the author of the article chooses to believe trans people when they talk about their sexual identity, and simply chooses to believe Dolezal is lying even though it is impossible to objectively Dolezal believes.
Black people, or 'People of Color' are free to express themselves, I never said they couldn't. All I'm saying is that other people who aren't white can also speak about race and racism. That you don't need to BE black to understand racism, that you don't need to BE black to fight racism. The reason I said The Daily Show's correspondent seemed racist was that she didn't have a problem with Dolezal had actually done while at the NAACP, but the fact that she couldn't do it because she was white. Which to me still seems a little racist.
As for my 'notpology' it was to show that the things I'm saying aren't being said to offend anyone. If I was trying to go after someone, I would say so. It was my attempt to stay civil, and even now I have not said a single thing about you personally. I am responding to your points and have no comments at all about who you are as a person. I honestly don't think I need to do more than that to respect you. When I said I feel sorry for you feeling insulted by what I said I meant it. However I do believe in what I'm saying, and I do think it is important to share that. So while you being hurt by my words is unfortunate, I will still speak my mind.
I said I support LGBT, and I still do. However just because I do doesn't mean I have to filter all my opinions to make sure they match up with LGBT ideology.
There are also people in this vary thread who identify as trans who also see certain similarities between Jenner and Dolezal, so I don't see LGBT as some one minded community where they all feel and think the same thing. To do so would be ignorant and arrogant. I don't see how my opinion on this subject works against LGBT.
On that note I also don't need the approval to feel justified in my view. I believe all people should have equal rights, that those who are transgender should be able to express themselves. That two consenting adults should be able to marry one another, despite the sex they identify with. These are MY views that just happen to align with LGBT. If for some reason tomorrow the LGBT community decides otherwise, MY views will stay the same.
As for what you quoted about Caitlyn Jenner. I have known her as Bruce longer than I have her as Caitlyn. When I refer to her as Bruce it isn't some malicious thing said to diminish her. It is merely me not yet being used to calling her as Caitlyn. Either way I don't know Caitlyn Jenner, and I doubt she visits these forums. What I am saying about her has NO impact on her whatsoever, so I still think you were way off about your remark about me 'erasing' her identity.
To that I can only say this. To ME this isn't a people of color issue, to me it is a freedom of expression issue. I have said plenty of times now that transgender issues and transracial issues are two very different things. All I have said is that I see similarities between the two of them. I have also been nothing but respectful to everyone who has posted in this thread, and I have also talked about transgender with nothing but respect. Just because my opinion on the subject differs from you does not mean I am demonizing transgender people. You are projecting your views onto me. You believe that Dolezal having lied about things should have an impact on her having the freedom to express herself. I myself believe otherwise. I addressed the issue of her lies earlier in this post, and at the end of the day I STILL believe she has the right to express herself however she sees fit.
"Cultural appropriation remains a concern for a variety of reasons. For one, this sort of "borrowing" is exploitative because it robs minority groups of the credit they deserve. Art and music forms that originated with minority groups come to be associated with members of the dominant group. As a result, the dominant group is deemed innovative and edgy, while the disadvantaged groups they "borrow" from continue to face negative stereotypes that imply they're lacking in intelligence and creativity. In addition, when members of a dominant group appropriate the cultures of others, they often reinforce stereotypes about minority groups."
So to answer your question, Donezal's appropriation of traditionally black hairstyles designed to be protective (re: her box braids, bantu knots, and dreads) of natural hair to stop breakage is harmful.
Before I get into this, I'd love to point out that if a massive portion of a population is saying there is a problem (i.e. the black community saying that this is wrong), then sometimes we just need to suspend our personal disbelief and simply accept that. If ten women say that a particular action by a man bothers them, sometimes they don't need to justify it, the behavior simply needs to stop.
Alrighty moving onto the whole problematic Caitlyn Jenner/Dolezal comparison. Read this article please. It breaks down, a little bit, the fact that the differences in the brain chemistry of people who are transgendered is actually observable. It is absolutely not true that difference in brains between black and white have been observed. Until you can provide legitimate science to prove that black and white brains are notably different in the same way that male and female brains are different, and also prove that white people are born with 'black' brains, please leave this particular point alone.
Except they aren't even remotely similar, as explained quite thoroughly here, here, & here.
The whole thing where you imply that what I'm really saying is that trans people are lying is false. You keep twisting my words to try and suit your narrative, I imagine you'll continue to do so. I'm not saying anyone is lying about their identity. I'm saying trans people are honest in how they identify themselves, and I believe Dolezal is also being honest in how she is identifying herself. I... Don't really know how to portray my view in a simpler form.
You see Dolezal is a liar, and you just assume that me pointing out similarities between the two issues means I am lumping Dolezal in the same category as transgender, and thus labeling transgender people as liars. That simply isn't what I'm saying, however if you want to continue to put words in my mouth I suppose you're free to do so.
Dolezal may not have spent he entire life as a black person but she did for at least 10 years. Who is to say that she hasn't been discriminated like a person who was born black within those 10 years? Black or white Dolezal has spoken for black rights, has spoken about black issues. So I still stand by my point that if everything she has done and said is now meaningless simply because people know she used to be white. This is one of those points where I see a relation between how Dolezal is being treated and how a transgender person like Caitlyn Jenner would be treated. It would be the exact same argument to say that Caitlyn Jenner doesn't have a right to speak for/as a woman simply because she only transitioned into a woman and wasn't born as one.
I don't really think there is anything else for me to say on this. I don't think I phrased anything poorly. I guess I will continue to see some similarities between Jenner and Dolezal, and you'll continue to be offended by my view.
"Talking over us isn't support. Erasing our identities isn't support. Perpetuating the narrative of trans people as deceitful isn't support." I haven't done any of that. It is your view and I suppose you're free to keep pushing that opinion. It really doesn't move the debate along and what people think of me on an internet forum really doesn't bother me or affect my life one way or the other.
"You really don't see how "This person who has definitely lied about their identity should be welcomed, because we welcome trans people!" plays into the narrative of trans people as liars? The narrative which, as I've mentioned before, gets us killed?"Again. I'm not doing that. I don't have any animosity towards anyone nor wish to see them harmed or killed. I can't be held responsible for other people's actions. Hitler was a christian and believed he was doing god's work. Is god or Christianity to blame because Hitler misconstrued the bible? No. The blame lies entirely on him. The most I can say is I don't wish to see any person, be it transgender or otherwise to be harmed or killed. No one reading my words is going to go out and kill a trans person, and IF they did it wouldn't be cause I endorsed it because I have very clearly just stated what my view is.
You are very much free to think and say that. I however am not going to call you names or insinuate things about you because that simply does not move the debate/conversation along.
"When you misgender a trans person, when you use their old name, you tell other trans people that our gender and identity either don't matter or aren't quite real to you. That's why this is important. This wasn't a huge deal in and of itself - hell, I still misgender some people who are a lot closer to me than Caitlyn Jenner is. You know what I do about it? I correct myself, say "Sorry about that", and move on, because I screwed up. You have instead chosen to try to justify your error and push it back as my mistaken perception. This... does not paint you in a flattering light."You actually are right on this point, and even though I didn't say it I am going to be more conscious about it from now on and refer to her as Caitlyn Jenner.
"Blackface: Not a PoC issue."I'm not saying that people can't see this as a blackface issue. I'm just saying that I don't see it as a 'blackface' issue. I am sharing my views as to why, just like black people are free to share why they think this is a blackface issue.
"Misgendering trans people: Respectful."Just because I'm saying I see some similarities between the two situation you're claiming that I'm saying the two are the same because it helps push the narrative you have of me. Again it doesn't really move the conversation/debate forward.
"Freedom of expression: Threatened by people who explicitly say "She's free to say this and we're free to find it offensive."I never said people don't have the right to be offended. Indeed freedom of speech goes both ways. I said that people shouldn't find it offensive. That however is my opinion. Me saying "People shouldn't find that offensive" and me saying "You have no right to be offended, stop right now!!" are two very different things. I can express my opinion without demanding others adhere to my way of thinking.
"Equating a known liar with a trans person: Not harmful at all. Is this an accurate summary of your position, then?"You keep pushing that narrative as if somehow if you say it enough it'll become true. That is not what I'm saying at all. Again, you keep pushing the idea because I suppose it is just easier to put me in a specific box and classify me as someone who is just purposely being offensive all while using it as an excuse to dismiss my arguments and my point of view.
I think comparing the Dolezal with Jenner is very much related. Bruce Jenner has been a man pretty much his whole life. He might have said that he has always felt he was a woman but up until a few years ago he was living AS a man. Everyone seems to be very accepting when it comes to Jenner. I personally don't care, it doesn't bother me in the least that Bruce Jenner now identifies as a woman, I don't care that he lived most of his life as a man. If he identified as a horse next week it wouldn't bother me either.. He is an adult, his actions really aren't affecting me, or hurting anyone else.. So.. He should have the right to identify as whatever.The same standard should be applied to Rachel Dolezal. Her actions aren't really hurting anyone. She isn't a racist. She identifies as a black person, and has actually tried to help black people. Is there now some kind of rule that you can't speak for black people unless you're born black? Personally I don't think its important for her to have experienced the life of a black person to identify with a black person. There seems to be some kind of weird double standard where people accept one kind of transition and not the other. I also don't understand what it is she has done wrong. As people I think we hide a lot of things about ourselves for various reasons. Some things we want to hide because we're ashamed of them, or its just a personal preference.. I also don't understand what she is supposed to do. "Oh I know I now look black, though I identify as a black person, you should know that my parents are actually white" It isn't exactly the kind of declaration we ask of anyone else.
To me the implication and intent of a white person calling a black person the n word is the same as a black person calling a white person cracker. Each is intended to be harmful. The definition is just semantics to me.
The thing that still concerns me is the apparent falsification of 'hate crimes'. It is this that convinces me that Rachel Dolezal may have a tendency to embrace and perpetuate falsehoods. This makes her inherently unbelievable and unreliable. If she is willing to put a hate-filled diatribe into her own P.O. Box and report it to the police - which ends up wasting time and resources that could be used to investigate actual hate crimes where people (including those people that she claims to represent and care deeply for) are in actual danger - then what else is she willing to lie about?
Regardless of her intentions, what Dolezal did was unethical. She shouldn't have done it.
It is better to fight beside someone than it is to presume that they cannot fight for themselves.
That's all there is to this, and what pretty much what I said. A+ Deamonbane.@Ephiral: That too was a good point. She could have likely done more as a white ally, as herself just as someone in love with the culture and people.If she had swung her privilege around as a white woman for the cause of anyone, really - its still a story, and would have been good press instead of bad.
What irks me the most about it, is that white people are allowed to have any position in the NAACP. Like...why marginalize yourself when you could exert that privilege you were given at birth, for good? You wanna fight white privilege? What better way than to bite the hand? Though I can't say I know the politics within that organization. Maybe there's dissonance between the races and black prejudice against whites could make that easier said than done. At least it sounds good in theory. Dolezal essentially traded a sword for a dagger. Shit needs to be cut through - and a sword would cut it better. There wasn't even anything stopping her from using aspects of black culture appreciatively while still holding the sword. Of course, that's probably already been said in this thread. But it's my thoughts regardless.
I'm just going to be going back and forth with you without any meaningful exchange.
Yeah, that's pretty much it. IP appears to be the only one that thinks what Dolezal did was acceptable. He's entitled to his opinion, and given his posting history, it clear he's going to continue to hold that opinion for the indefinite future. And he'll probably keep posting about it too.I say, great! Have fun. Knock yourself out. Some folks make the mistake of thinking they can "win" a debate in one of these threads by posting a lot, posting well, and/or posting last (i.e., getting the last word)--or that they can "lose" a debate by not responding to every point thrown at them. That may be true in a face to face debate, but not in this forum setting. Everything that people post stays. It can't be deleted (without incurring the ire of Staff). So everyone can read what is written, reflect on it, and draw their own conclusions about the poster and the poster's arguments. And this can happen days, months, years from now. So posting a lot (of lousy) arguments--say, in the heat of anger or by a drive to "win" the debate--is a very, very bad idea since it can tarnish your image forever.Besides, spending too much time arguing here just takes time away from your writing partners. And really. Of the two, who is more important to you?
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
What's Cooking Wednesday: Spaghetti-os for Grown-ups: An Uber-Frugal Farmers Market Dinner
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Okay, so my title had everything to do with how many hyphens I could fit into one sentence.
But it also had a lot to do with the Michigan economy, cutting back, and eating local. Oh, and the dinner itself was delicious.
So here's what I had to start with:
In case my photography isn't crystal clear (and when is it?), this is a picture of lovely Farmers Market radishes and baby yellow squash and the end of some almost-done garlic. I also had a bag of $.99 anelletti and some grated Parmigiano Reggiano from Trader Joe's. Oh and, as always, olive oil.
And bacon. Mmmmmmm.... bacon.
Truly, though, this was it, and here's how the cash flow broke down:
1/2 box of organic baby yellow squash from Frog Holler: $1.50
3 radishes from bunch of 12 $ .37
three pieces of bacon from Ernst Farm: $1.00
1/4 bag of anelletti: $ .25
1/7 tub of parmigiano reggiano $ .71
3 cloves garlic, pinch sea salt, 1 TBS olive oil $ .20 (approx.)
Grand total....... $4.03
Divided by 2 (serves 2) $2.02/serving
And filling... did I mention filling? It also sends me back to my childhood, because this dish combines the taste of bacon/mac and cheese with the texture of those little round things that came in the can with tomato sauce, and it manages to be mostly veggies, so - win-win, right?
Oh. Yeah.
Here is the finished product:
Added bonus? 20 minutes to prep and cook, start to finish. I kid you not. Oh, Jen is feeling pleased with herself tonight.
Spaghetti-os for Grown-ups
3 large radishes, cut in half and sliced thin
3 baby summer squash, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 pieces of bacon
about 1 TBS olive oil
a pinch of kosher salt (or any favorite salt)
parmesan to taste (I used a TBS, D used about 3 TBS) - I recommend splurging for real parmigiano reggiano because it tastes so much better and with this little, it's not going to break your budget.
1/4 package of pasta of choice (but can't really be spaghetti-os without anelletti, which are little round "o's" of pasta)
1. Put water on to boil. Prep veggies. Heat olive oil in pan at medium heat.
NOTE: Bacon can be done two ways - you can chop it up and put it in with the veggies and use FAR less olive oil, or you can place it between two sheets of paper toweling and microwave it, 1 1/2 minutes on each side (the second method is less eco-friendly, but probably healthier in terms of removing saturated fat, etc.). I used the second method. If you do the first method, chop your bacon, too. If you use the second method, just set up your bacon and wait for a later step.
2. When water is boiling pour in pasta and set timer. It will take 13 minutes to cook the pasta, give or take. Put garlic and radishes in pan to saute. (And add the bacon, too, if you're going to put it in the pan with the veggies).
3. After about a minute, add in the baby summer squash slices to the saute and put the bacon in the microwave (and cook it, as described above).
4. Stir veggies from time to time, and stir the pasta, so it doesn't stick to your pasta pot (the anelletti do tend to stick).
5. When the timer sounds, drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Turn off the saute pan (the veggies should be a lovely, caramelized brown). Take the bacon out of the microwave and crumble it. (If you cooked the bacon in with the veggies, then drain the pan of oil before adding everything together in the next step).
6. Toss all ingredients together in a large pasta bowl and sprinkle with a dash of salt.
7. Serve with parmesan to taste.
Nutritional Info
* Servings Per Recipe: 2
* Amount Per Serving
* Calories: 289.1
* Total Fat: 10.5 g
* Cholesterol: 12.0 mg
* Sodium: 257.1 mg
* Total Carbs: 37.1 g
* Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
* Protein: 12.4 g
As always, nutrition info supplied by the recipe calculator function at Sparkrecipes.com.
Enjoy! More radical radish adventures next week.
34 comments:
- Korie said...
This sounds really good although, is there something you'd suggest besides radishes? I'm not keen on them...they're too bitter for me.
- July 1, 2009 at 7:38 AM
- Ivy said...
This is definitely a frugal meal but so delicious.
- July 1, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- Jen said...
Lilac, this is the amazing thing about caramelizing them - they become *sweet* - truly. Especially if you use butter rather than olive oil and the white variety. That's what makes this so magical.
Ivy - delicious, indeed! I was very happy with this one.
- July 1, 2009 at 9:09 AM
- anno said...
Thanks for this idea about carmelizing the radishes... might transform my attitude toward that vegetable, too. This sounds delicious!
- July 1, 2009 at 9:53 AM
- Jen said...
Oops... Anno, you weren't supposed to see this post, because now you'll want your share of the radishes! ;-) Seriously, though, they are blissful - you guys will love them.
- July 1, 2009 at 10:11 AM
- thailandchani said...
It looks delicious! Is it Weight Watchers friendly? :)
- July 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM
- Jen said...
It should be, Chani. Let me check the nutrition content. I'll post it later today. You may have to convert it into points, though - I can give you calories, fat and fiber. Needless to say, it would be better with whole wheat pasta, which normally I would use, but I had the anelletti to use up.
- July 1, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- Eleonora Baldwin said...
I too have an issue with radishes, but I will definitely try this caramelized version. It might tip the scale in their favor!
Grazie for the great idea, the picture looks VERY inviting...
Lola xx
- July 1, 2009 at 11:05 AM
- Momisodes said...
I haven't been too adventurous with radishes, but this recipe seems rather forgiving. I'd love to try it. And your final plating looks DE-licious.
- July 1, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Jen said...
Lola - they were a surprise for me, too. I *liked* them in salads, but they weren't favorites - this way I absolutely love them.
Momisodes - these are such an easy prep for radishes. I imagine they're good roasted, too, although I haven't tried them that way yet.
- July 1, 2009 at 11:23 AM
- nyc/caribbean ragazza said...
frugal + tasty = a winner in my book.
- July 1, 2009 at 11:54 AM
- Jen said...
Me, too, NYC - and I think all these ingredients are easy to get in Italy, correct? (Well, maybe not the kosher salt...)
- July 1, 2009 at 11:56 AM
- Acedog said...
- July 1, 2009 at 12:22 PM
- Mae Travels said...
I was thinking pasta last night too -- bow ties with some garlic, a little onion, olive oil, a can of whole tomatoes (grated), some slightly-past-their-prime mushrooms, and some fresh basil that was left from another use. Same idea, but vegan. I didn't calculate $$ or calories, but probably also not bad in either of those dimensions.
Great minds.
- July 1, 2009 at 2:14 PM
- Jen said...
Acedog - yup, it was.
Mae - I love that kind of dinner. BTW.. I don't know if you've discovered them yet, but there's a new stall at the farmers market called "Michigan Mushrooms" and they have really, really tasty, unusual varieties of various oyster mushrooms, shitaki, etc. The price may seem steep ($3.00 or $4.00/1/4 lb.) but they're so lightweight, that you actually get a lot of mushrooms for that price and I've loved using them.
- July 1, 2009 at 2:33 PM
- Shayne said...
I like meals that can be made and cleaned up in 30 minutes. the fact that it tastes good is a big bonus and all those veggies is a bigger bonus. yeah for Jen
- July 1, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- Jen said...
Thanks, Shayne! I love all those criteria myself. Also, the veggies are so well-cooked that they are very kid-friendly - another bonus.
- July 1, 2009 at 3:12 PM
- Brittany | the Home Ground said...
Wow. You've really outdone yourself this time!! And with some faves from the market, too! My friend and I talked to the owner of Roos Roast today and I told him I follow your blog. He got pretty excited!
- July 1, 2009 at 10:44 PM
- Unknown said...
Looks SO good.
And if you want to see another recipe from 660 curries, do stop by my blog :)
- July 1, 2009 at 10:46 PM
- Mariposa said...
Sounds good! I missed to make mine this week...got caught up with the new job. :)
I wish we have farmer market like yours...
- July 2, 2009 at 5:16 AM
- Goofball said...
what makes kosher salt kosher as opposed to non kosher salt?
- July 2, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- Jen said...
Brittany - that's partly John's personality, too - oh, I wish I'd known you were in A2 - we should get together some time!
City Girl - I'm about to - I'm behind on blogroll reading - yesterday I had about three different jobs and it was a bit insane (good, but insane).
Mariposa - I think you have an excuse. ;-)
Goofball - it's a specific type of salt that was originally used for "koshering" meat (drawing the blood out of meat). It's become very popular for seasoning here because the crystals are huge, compared to regular table salt so the flavoring becomes "deeper". Any large crystal salt would work (ie. ground less fine).
- July 2, 2009 at 8:29 AM
- Brittany | the Home Ground said...
I would love to meet up sometime!
- July 2, 2009 at 8:51 AM
- Thistlemoon said...
Looks great Jen! I love all the ingredients and love the simple and frugal cooking!
- July 2, 2009 at 2:31 PM
- Jen said...
Thanks, Jenn - I was happy with how easy and inexpensive this was.
- July 2, 2009 at 2:46 PM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
Yummy! So delicious looking! Just the kind of food I love...
- July 3, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Jen said...
Rosa - thanks! I love simple pastas.
- July 3, 2009 at 7:49 AM
- peter said...
The apotheosis of peasant food. There's nothing better.
- July 3, 2009 at 1:25 PM
- Jen said...
I couldn't agree more, Peter.
- July 4, 2009 at 12:11 PM
- glamah16 said...
Thats my type of cooking .
- July 5, 2009 at 7:35 PM
- Jen said...
Glamah, me, too, although your cooking lately has been so "ooh-la-la!" ;-)
- July 5, 2009 at 8:38 PM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
Delicious and healthy too Jen.
- July 6, 2009 at 8:07 AM
- Jen said...
Thanks, Val - that's what I'm shooting for!
- July 6, 2009 at 8:18 AM
- Jenn@slim-shoppin said...
Jen, we're on the same page as far as the spaghettio's go!!
- August 5, 2009 at 1:43 PM


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I'm 18 weeks pregnant. My baby's the size of a bell pepper.
No, I'm not talking to myself. I'm talking to my baby! This week, my little one will hear sounds for the first time.
- Your baby is the size of a bell pepper.
- The inner ears are developing, and your baby might be starting to hear sounds.
- Fine, downy hair and a white creamy substance cover your baby's body, creating a waterproof barrier that protects baby's skin from drying out in the amniotic fluid.
- If you could see your baby, you'd probably know whether you're expecting a boy or a girl.
19 weeks pregnant
I'm 19 weeks pregnant. My baby's the size of a tomato.
Now that my little sweetheart can hear, it's time to make a playlist for us. Any requests, baby? Just kick if you hear a song you like!
- Your baby is the size of an tomato.
- Little ears can hear your heartbeat, your voice, and loud sounds — like music — from outside your body.
- Your little one's eyes can sense light.
- Your baby can hiccup and yawn, which you might see if you have an ultrasound this week.
20 weeks pregnant
I'm 20 weeks pregnant. My baby's the size of an artichoke.
Imagining how tiny my baby's hands are. Can't wait to hold them in mine!
- Your baby is the size of an artichoke.
- Little one is stretching and kicking more, especially in response to loud noises.
- The fine, downy hair that covered your baby is beginning to disappear.
- Your little one's heartbeat can be heard through a stethoscope.
Your body
Can you feel your baby moving? Those first flutters are called "quickening," and some women say they feel like butterflies.
Don't panic if you notice dark patches on your face. They're from the extra estrogen your body is producing and should disappear after pregnancy. Just be sure to use sunscreen to prevent the patches from darkening in the sun. (Actually, sunscreen's always a good idea.) You may also see a narrow, dark line running from your belly button to the top of your pubic bone. All of these changes are normal signs that your pregnancy is on track.
Your to-do list
- Schedule an appointment with us between weeks 16 and 20. We'll measure your baby's growth and development and get a better sense of your due date.
- If you're a Kaiser Permanente member, make sure you're registered on kp.org so you can email your doctor with questions, keep track of your prenatal appointments, and more.
- Download our pregnancy and childbirth podcast — guided meditation to support you during pregnancy and help prepare you for childbirth.
- Decide whether you and your partner want to hire a personal labor coach (doula).
- Prepare for delivery day by taking a class.*
- If you plan to go back to work, start thinking about child care.
*Some classes may require a fee.


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Fresh lasagne with pesto
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
- kcal711
- fat43g
- saturates25g
- carbs46g
- sugars0g
- fibre4g
- protein38g
- salt2.5g
- 1.2l milk
One of the most widely used ingredients, milk is often referred to as a 'complete' food…
- 100g butter, cut into pieces
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
- 100g plain flour
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
One of the most useful of spices for both sweet and savoury…
- 500g baby spinach leaves
- 250g lasagne sheets – fresh is best
- 3 rounded tbsp good quality pesto
Pesto is a generic Italian name for any sauce made by pounding ingredients together.
- 500g cherry tomato on the vine, two or three vines left whole
- good handful of basil leaves (or one supermarket pack)
- 175g piece fresh parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), coarsely grated
Parmesan is a straw-coloured hard cheese with a natural yellow rind and rich, fruity flavour. It…
- 2 x 150g balls mozzarella, preferably buffalo, torn into bite-sized pieces
Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Put the milk, butter and flour in a medium pan and cook over a medium heat, whisking until thickened and smooth. Simmer for 1 minute. Take off the heat, season and add the nutmeg. Cool, stirring occasionally to stop a skin forming.
Put the spinach in a large heatproof bowl, pour over a kettle of boiling water and leave for 30 seconds. Drain into a colander, cool under the cold tap then squeeze it well to remove the excess liquid.
Spread a spoonful or two of the sauce on the bottom of a large ovenproof dish (about 30x20cm) and lay a third of the lasagne on top. Spoon over a third of the sauce and spread it out. Swirl a spoonful of pesto through the sauce with a knife and scatter over half the spinach with a third of the tomatoes, a few basil leaves and a third of the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper. Layer another third of the lasagne with a third of the sauce, a spoonful of pesto, the rest of the spinach, a third of the tomatoes and cheeses and some basil. Season.
Finish with a layer of lasagne, the last of the sauce, pesto, cheeses and the tomatoes, including those on the vine. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Scatter with the last of the basil leaves and serve.


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List of predicted dates for the end of the world
For more information, see the Wikipedia article:
The end of the world has been predicted many times. To date, every prediction has been wrong.
- 1st or 2nd century CE: Numerous passages in the Bible predict that the Second coming will occur within the lifetime of Jesus' disciples.
- Jan. 1 1000: Coinciding with the early crusades, many Christians believed this would be the end of the world. This could have been far worse than the Y2K computer problems, if mass communication had existed and more people actually knew what day of the year it was.
- 1284: Pope Innocent III added 666 years to the date Islam was founded.
- 1794: Charles Wesley one of the founders of Methodism, used Revelations to predict the end times.
- 1806: The Prophet Hen of Leeds a hoax involving a chicken laying eggs that said "Christ is coming".
- 1832: Joseph Smith founder of the Mormons included a prediction in his writings.
- 1850: Ellen White founder of the Seven Day Adventists made several predictions about the end of times.
- 1936 or maybe 1998: Edgar Cayce, born in 1877 received message in a trance from the "Source". His end time prophecies involved Atlantis reappearing, the West Coast of the United States falling away, Japan sinking and earthquakes in South America.
- 1947: Herbert W. Armstrong founded the Worldwide Church of God. He created the "Plain Truth" magazine extolling his personal version of Christianity. He never choose a specific date, but taught extensively of Armageddon and the coming of Jesus. A controversial figure, he died in 1986. The church he left behind is now considered mainstream.
- Jim Bakker: began a television ministry, The Praise The Lord Club, claiming that it would broadcast twenty-four hour Christian television until the return of Jesus Christ. He set the mold for much of Christian TV to follow. In 1988 he was charged with fraud for illegal fund raising for a theme park called Heritage USA.
- Sep. 13, 1988: In his book 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988, Edgar Whisenant predicted that the Rapture would occur between Sep. 11 and Sep. 13, 1988.
- 1994: Harold Camping
- 2006: Michael Drosnin has written software, available on the Internet, that draws words out of the Bible by selecting letters according to formulas. He claims to have found predictions for 9/11, Yitzhak Rabin's assassination and the end of days.
- 2006: Shoko Asahara, an acupuncturist from 1980 mixed Eastern and Western traditions including Nostradamus and claimed he conversed with people from the future (for him then, that was 2006). They told him WW III was coming. His followers somehow figured it was best to bring these predictions into reality, so they released Sarin nerve gas into the Tokyou subway system on March 20, 1995.
- May 21, 2011: Harold Camping
- Oct. 21, 2011: Harold Camping


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Tagged: Pittsburgh Pirates M&Ms
Pirates M&Ms
I came home Thursday from work and found this waiting for me.
It was Amy and my seven month anniversary.
She surprises me every month with great presents.
This month:
She got me Pirates M&Ms and a Pirates gumball machine/candy machine.
The M&Ms had Pirates logos on them:
Here's what they looked like once in the machine.
For each turn, the machine dispenses about five M&Ms.
Afterwards, we headed out to eat for dinner at Houlihan's.


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GenealogyCanada.blogspot.com is now 4 years old!
Thank you to all who have followed this blog over the years, and those who have posted links.
A special invitation goes out to new visitors to stop by and take a few minutes to enjoy the 600+ posts.
Besides myself, there are two others who have their Blogiversary on this day -
Mary's Musings http://musingmary.blogspot.com Mary is from Phoenix, Arizona, and she started the blog in 2010. She is on google+ as Mary Warren, and she says that she is on Facebook as Mary Post Warren, if you would like to go there to see her latest news.
The Rippers www.gyrippers.blogspot.com Another blogger from Arizona, she is a Graveyard Rabbit! She has had the blog since 2009, and there are cemeteries from all over the US.
Congratulations to all my fellow bloggers who are celebrating a Blogiversary this year!
New for 2012, you can now reach me on Facebook. This is where I'll be posting extra material and photos not seen on the blog.
I invite you to drop by for a visit www.facebook.com/GenealogyCanada, and if you wish, join me as a Friend.
Thanks again for your support. It's appreciated!


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Google released its latest Transparency Report which covers January to June 2013, and found government requests rose 68 percent from the second half of 2012.
The search engine received 3,846 government requests to remove 24,737 pieces of content, according to Susan Infantino, Google's legal director. However, Infantino seemed more concerned that most of the requests asked that content that was critical of the government, police or judicial system be removed.
Over the past four years, one worrying trend has remained consistent: governments continue to ask us to remove political content. Judges have asked us to remove information that's critical of them, police departments want us to take down videos or blogs that shine a light on their conduct, and local institutions like town councils don't want people to be able to find information about their decision-making processes. These officials often cite defamation, privacy and even copyright laws in attempts to remove political speech from our services.
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Infantino said that Google received 93 requests to remove this "political content" and complied with about a third of them.
- It received 27 requests from a federal government agency to suspend 89 apps from the Google Play store that allegedly infringed its trademark rights. After reviewing the apps, it removed 76 apps.
- It received a request from a local law enforcement official to remove a search result linking to a news article about his record as an officer. It did not remove the search result.
- It received a court order to remove six search results linking to news articles and to claims on the Ripoff Report website that allegedly defamed a company. It removed the search results linking to the Ripoff Report, but did not remove the news articles.


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Wood Duck 10
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The Wood Duck 10 is a beautiful, easy to use recreational kayak - Here we have beautiful little kayak designed for just about everyone to enjoy on the water.
If you are a designer who offers plans, or kit boats, we invite you to enter your information in the Directory of Boat Plans & Kits. There is no charge! This is for boats of WOOD hull material. And if you're in the market for a boat to build, this is a fine place to start.
To refine your search, add quote marks. If you search Nutshell Pram Kit, you will get all the listings which include Nutshell, Pram, and Kit. To refine, search "Nutshell Pram Kit" and you'll see just Nutshell Pram Kit results.


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Just in time for the weekend, Turntable.fm's Android app is now available in the Google Play store.
Turntable.fm is a free music app that lets users play songs for one another. Users join a room, where up to five DJs take turns spinning tracks. You don't have to own any music to be a DJ, because Turntable.fm has a built-in streaming music library with millions of tracks to choose from. It's a great way to discover new music in your favorite genres, and the app includes links to buy music through Amazon (but not Google Play Music, strangely).
The Turntable.fm Android app offers most of the features from the existing desktop site. You can create a room, join existing rooms, like or dislike songs, build and sort your play queue, chat with other users and invite friends to join in. Sadly, I don't see the ability to add locally-stored music, which would come in handy for songs that Turntable.fm doesn't have in its own library. And unlike the desktop version, the Android app doesn't let you add music to other services such as Spotify and Rdio.
Still, the app is a welcome addition to the Google Play store. Turntable.fm landed in the iPhone App Store in September, so it's about time Android users got to join the party.


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Celebrity Cruises® transports you on an intimate journey to one of the world's richest marine ecosystems: the Galápagos Islands. A double UNESCO World Heritage site, these dramatic volcanic islets grant endless entertainment as playful sea lions splash about while iconic blue-footed boobies stand proudly atop blackened rocks. Plus, the recent addition of two ships to the Celebrity Cruises® fleet gives you even more all-inclusive voyages to choose from as we plan your vacation of a lifetime.
With Celebrity's signature Xperiential Travel℠ program, we'll bring you up close and personal to the Galápagos Islands' allure.
While adventure runs strong on these voyages, your vacation is replete with modern luxury on Celebrity Cruises®. Twice-daily excursions chart land and sea, and everything you need is included, from snorkeling equipment and wetsuits to binoculars and walking sticks. Evenings are enriched by engaging conversations and lectures from an onboard Galápagos National Park expert, as well as indulgent fine-dining menus crafted by a Michelin-starred chef paired with free-flowing wine, beer, spirits and coffee. Seamless land transfers and deluxe accommodations, along with included gratuities, make your vacation completely effortless, leaving you free to experience culture and nature all in one journey.


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http://mmajunkie.com Despite a strong combat sports lead-in with the finals of the Super Six Wold Boxing Classic, this past weekend's "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal" event drew just 460,000 Showtime viewers.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the figures from an industry source.
The figure serves as just the sixth-highest mark of Strikeforce's eight "Arena Series" events to air on Showtime in 2011.
"Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal," which featured a lightweight title fight between Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez and challenger Jorge Masvidal, took place Dec. 17 at San Diego's Valley View Casino Center. The card also saw female featherweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos earn a 16-second TKO win over Hiroko Yamanaka.
The household rating figure for the event was 1.35
Strikeforce's eight 2011 "Arena Series" events drew an average audience size of 521,375 viewers to Showtime. The "Challengers Series" events generally drew considerably less.
The promotion returns to Showtime on Jan. 7 for "Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine." The fight card takes place during a "free preview weekend," so even non-subscribers of the premium cable channel will be able to watch Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold take on UFC vet Keith Jardine.
The complete list of viewership totals for Strikeforce's 2011 "Arena Series" events includes:
1. "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva" (February 2011): 741,000 viewers
2. "Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum" (June 2011): 624,000
3. "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson" (July 20011): 571,000
4. "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" (January 20011): 561,000
5. "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley" (April 2011): 528,000
6. "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal" (December 2011): 460,000
7. "Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson" (March 2011): 412,000
8. "Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov" (September 2011): 274,000
For complete coverage of "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal," stay tuned to the MMA Events section of MMAjunkie.com.
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Format: Vinyl
You can explore 3 ways to buy:
Find and visit a Local Record Store and get phone number and directions (call first, there is no guarantee which products may be in stock locally)
Purchase now from a local store that sells online
Purchase digitally now from recordstoreday.com (which serves local record stores)
This Studio Albums Collection box set comprises the complete Creedence Clearwater Revival studio output, from 1968 to 1972. Each 180-gram LP has been mastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios, benefiting from an exacting process that allows for an exceptional level of sonic clarity. The discs come housed in handsome tip-on jackets replicating the packaging of the original pressings. The set also features an 80-page book with new liner notes, archival photos and reproductions of band ephemera offering something for both new and the most diehard of Creedence fans.
The arrival of Creedence Clearwater Revival�s 50th anniversary brings an unprecedented celebration of everything the band contributed in their short but startlingly epochal time together (1968 � 1972). To commemorate this milestone, Craft Recordings is releasing a deluxe box set comprising the band�s complete seven-album studio output: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys, Cosmo's Factory, Pendulum and Mardi Gras.
Each album in this collection has been mastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios, benefiting from an exacting process that allows for an exceptional level of sonic clarity and punch, bringing these classic recordings a new vibrancy. The 180-gram LPs come housed in handsome tip-on jackets replicating the packaging of the original pressings. Along with the complete studio album collection comes an 80-page book featuring new liner notes from music journalist Roy Trakin, archival photos and reproductions of band ephemera � offering something for both new and the most diehard of Creedence fans.�
Using high-res transfers from the original analog tapes, the half-speed mastering process involves playing back audio at half its recorded speed while the cutting lathe is turned at half the desired playback speed. The technique allows more time to cut a micro-precise groove, allowing more accuracy with frequency extremes and dynamic contrasts. Abbey Road Studios� award-winning engineer Miles Showell explains, �I�ve tried to be as authentic as I could, and just make it sound like music. Not over-hyped, not over-processed. Up until now a lot of processing has been done on these recordings, so my approach was to strip them right back and just expose them for what they are � because what they are is great music.�
Although the band members were together for only four years under the Creedence Clearwater Revival appellation, they managed to accomplish more than many artists do in a lifetime. Powered by John Fogerty�s visceral growl, along with Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook and Doug Clifford�s gritty, in-the-pocket punch, they�ve sold over 30 million records in the U.S. alone, releasing 14 Top 10 hits, six Platinum albums (two of which went to number one) and one Gold album. They also managed to play over 150 tour dates around the world, including a headlining spot at Woodstock.
Over the last 50 years, Creedence Clearwater Revival�s canon has become a part of the Great American Songbook. Songs like �Bad Moon Rising,� �Down on the Corner,� �Fortunate Son,� �Have You Ever Seen the Rain?,� �Proud Mary,� �Born on the Bayou,� �Travelin� Band� and �Up Around the Bend� have been ingrained into pop culture � not just as rock staples, but as classic standards.
This hardworking band offered beautifully simple and relatable music for the every-man or -woman. Blue-collar Americans saw their experiences and sociopolitical concerns reflected in Creedence�s class-conscious broadsides (�Run Through the Jungle,� �Who�ll Stop the Rain,� �Fortunate Son�) and portraits of working class life (�Cotton Fields,� �Proud Mary�).
In 1993 Creedence Clearwater Revival were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During his speech honoring the band, Bruce Springsteen noted, �I stand here tonight still envious of that music�s power and its simplicity. They were hits filled with beauty and poetry and a sense of the darkness of events, of history. An American tradition shot through with pride, fear and paranoia. They rocked and played great together� they weren�t the hippest band in the world, just the best.�
Creedence also had a gift for transforming other musicians� songs in their own image. Impressive covers of classic tracks from all genres are dotted across their albums; from Screamin� Jay Hawkins� �I Put a Spell on You,� Dale Hawkins� �Susie Q� and Little Richard�s �Good Golly Miss Molly,� to the Leadbelly�-popularized, blues-gospel evergreen �Midnight Special� and the Marvin Gaye-popularized Motown hit �I Heard It Through the Grapevine.�
With so many memorable songs that continue to grace our radio waves and television and movie screens, plus lyrics that still resonate today, Creedence Clearwater Revival is, truly, America�s greatest rock �n� roll band.� This lovingly remastered and restored Complete Studio Albums (Half-Speed Masters) box set represents a package worthy of the Creedence legacy, marking 50 years since the Fogertys, Clifford and Cook brought us a body of work that has inspired and electrified generations of fans.


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Crispy Chaat masala tofu salad with tamarind chutney and yoghurt dip
I was 26, but came weeping childishly down the stairs of our new build home at that time, flaccid, tousled and seeking warmth and comfort and really, an escape. I discharged my strains in barely comprehensible trickles, "I don't want to study any more I'm just too tired".
I drooped into my husband's embrace, "I don't wanna do it, I don't want to". Working full time and taking three papers of my final post graduate exams was proving too much. My palms and arms were stained with the colours of inducing some sort of excitement through pens and my hair flopped in half greasy protest, threatening an invitation for pimples. I felt the cool of the house and it began to calm me, the heat escaped my forehead and cheeks and diffused some of the tension. I have this strange habit of keeping the fan heater close to me whilst I am studying you see, even when it isn't that cold. Maybe it insulates me from external distraction.
I whimpered to my husband that I wanted to wear nice clothes, not these vests and tracksuit bottoms with thick cosy socks that are suited for hibernation. I told him that I wanted to socialize and have fun and go for dinner, not be tied to my books and notes. I told him that I did not want to fail…and the sound of fatigue escalated. He said all the right things, about it being temporary and that nothing worth having comes easily.
In the exam hall, my eyes were sore and head foggy. Emotional, depleted and almost without hope, I listened to my peers as they waited for the rest of the students to be seated. "I don't even care anymore because I am so tired", said one. "I just hope the stuff I want comes up". All I wanted was a hot soak in the bath and cuddles. But you know what? I nailed that paper, because there is always room for a little bit more, if you want to find it.
The reason I am telling you this story is because it is how I felt over the last week or so. I am very tired. Of course I am a bit older and wiser now, so I have more of a toolbox. I won't lie, I did have a day or two of bubbling over but then, a lovely lady prompted me to find a little bit more. Lovely lady, I know you will read this. Thank you.
I thought about what it is that actually makes me happy. Not what I think I should achieve, work for or do. I took a social media break. I baked a cake in my new oven. I stopped talking to people that inspired doubt. I livened up my sense with chaat.
Chaat is a combination of ingredients and flavors that tantalizes the senses. It is a mix of cool, warm, crisp and soft. The chaat masala itself is peppery, pungent and spiky. There is no food better at livening up the senses. Chaat masala is readily available in supermarkets in the Indian section, or in Indian stores. The tamarind chutney is ready bought and offers sweet and sour tastes without the sharpness. I have mixed it with the yogurt to give cool tang. You have vegetarian salad with a bit of naughtiness here, go on…life is short.
200g Asparagus boiled or steamed until barely tender
150g radish, thinly sliced
250g firm tofu, cut into 3-4 cm cubes
8 heaped tablespoons of corn flour
2 tbsp. chaat masala
Oil for deep frying
4 dessert spoons of plain natural yoghurt
2 dessert spoons of tamarind chutney
- Heat the oil for frying and in the meantime, drain the tofu and envelop it between sheets of kitchen paper to drain off excess moisture
- Mix together the corn flour and Chaat masala.
- Gently roll the tofu in the corn flour to coat it and then drop them into the oil when it is hot enough and fry until the cubes are golden and crisp. Place them onto some kitchen paper to drain off any excess moisture.
- Make the dip by mixing together the tamarind chutney and yoghurt
- Assemble the salad and serve it whilst the tofu is still hot. You will feel your mouth tingle!


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L to R: Glenn Wright, Moderator, with panelists John D. Reid, Colleen Fitzpatrick, and Bryan D. Cook
Colleen brought up two points - you can't stop technology, and that the people who don't get with the program (newer technology) will eventually die out because this is where it is all heading.
Bryan said he see changes in four areas of genealogy -
He thinks that data will continue to go online as free and pay-per-view, that fee-based services will continue to increase and the market expand, that DNA testing will pick-up even more, and that people will go on telling the stories of their ancestors, but worries about who, or what service, will be available to safeguard the stories for the telling.
John said that he sees the next big thing on the horizon as the machine-read digitization of newspapers.
"If civil registration and census online was wonderful progress, digitized newspapers are, or will be, a revolution," he said.
You can read the full text of his remarks on his blog, <http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2009/09/future-of-family-history.html>.
He noted that none of the local newspapers have been digitized - those held by the Library and Archives Canada - but there is always hope!
There were about 150 attendees taking part, and when question time came, there were lots of questions.
The audience seemed generally affected by the discussion, and were concerned by the not being able to attract new members to the societies, and what they would do with their work of family histories after they had finished with them.


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Troubled Disney starlet Demi Lovato recently removed one obstcale on her way to celebrity redemption.
The singer reached a financial settlement with a back-up dancer she punched on her October tour, reports PopEater.
"I'm happy. We came to an agreement and I'm ready to move on," Alex Welch, the alleged Victim, had told People magazine.
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Welch had threatened to hit Lovato with a lawsuit but via information first made public by RadarOnline, the two parties were able to come to an understanding.
Welch's lawyer, Donald Karpel, told Radar that a series of negotiations ended in a "complete and amicable resolution. She [Alex Welch] is satisfied."
Prior to the announcement of the settlement, Karpel said that his client was seeking an apology from Lovato and a donation made to the charity of her choosing.
The incident led to the Jonas Brothers' pal checking herself into treatment for "physical and emotional issues."
Suggested Reading: PopEater, RadarOnline, People


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Oppenheimer: Lower global temperature increases could have major impact
A new study by scientists updating earlier findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that even a lower level of increase in average global temperatures due to greenhouse gas emissions could cause significant problems in five key areas of concern.
The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is titled "Assessing Dangerous Climate Change Through an Update of the IPCC 'Reasons for Concern.'"
"The more we learn about the problem, the more severe the risk becomes and the nearer it looms," said Michael Oppenheimer, one of the report's authors and a professor of geosciences and international affairs in Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School. "Cutting emissions of the greenhouse gases promptly is the surest way to reduce the risk, and that's how governments should be responding."
Click here to read more about the study.


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I've done a horrible thing. Sometimes I forget my words have power. My words can hurt. I said a few critical things about the Lincoln MKZ Concept and now the damn thing set itself on fire.
This scene happened earlier today at the Detroit Auto Show when, for unexplained reasons, smoke began to emanate from the window like it was Ghostface Killah's tour bus.
We know the reasons. The MKZ decided it would be better off self-immolating than facing a future in the hands of Lincoln. It locked its doors and hoped, like the buddhist monks who set fire to themselves to protest government oppression, it would be reincarnated as a higher being.
Maybe a European Ford Ranger.
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(Hat tip to C. Scott!)