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Feeling rusty but ready to play again, Tiger Woods said Friday he would return to competition next week at Congressional in the Quicken Loans National.
Woods last played on March 9 at Doral, where he dealt with pain in his lower back and closed with a 78 for his highest final-round score on the PGA Tour. He had back surgery March 31, forcing him to miss the Masters for the first time. He also missed the U.S. Open last week at Pinehurst No. 2.
The announcement on his Facebook page delivered a jolt of good news to golf. Woods has been the game's biggest draw since he turned pro in 1996, and with limited information about his recovery, speculation was starting to build that he might not make it to any majors this year.
"After a lot of therapy, I have recovered well and will be supporting my foundation next week at the Quicken Loans National," Woods said on Facebook. "I've just started to hit full shots, but it's time to take the next step. I will be a bit rusty, but I want to play myself back into competitive shape. Excited for the challenge ahead."
This is the first year for a new title sponsor at the PGA Tour event that donates its charity money to the Tiger Woods Foundation, and the tournament earlier this year secured an agreement to return to Congressional every other year through 2020.
Woods on Thursday announced that he signed a new endorsement deal with MusclePharm, which will display its logo on his golf bag.
"He has been the face of golf for the last 15, 20 years, and golf is a better sport and a better place with Tiger Woods in it," two-time major champion Rory McIlroy said last week at the U.S. Open. "So hopefully, he has a speedy recovery and he gets back on the course soon, because any tournament where Tiger Woods is a factor, he creates a big buzz."
This is the second-longest break Woods has taken from golf because of injury. He missed the second half of the 2008 season when he had reconstructive surgery on his left knee just a week after winning the U.S. Open for his 14th major.
Even though he spent the offseason working on his body, there were signs early that something might be wrong.
He missed the 54-hole cut at Torrey Pines, where he was the defending champion and an eight-time winner at one of his favorite courses. He had his worst finish ever at Dubai when he tied for 41st. Then, he withdrew in the final round of the Honda Classic because of back spasms, and despite being in the penultimate group at Doral, he struggled badly with his back on the final day after taking a swing from an awkward stance outside a bunker.
Woods had microdiscectomy surgery a week before the Masters, and he has said in rare appearances that he did not know how long it would take to properly heal. His agent, Mark Steinberg at Excel Sports Management, said earlier this week that Woods was making enough progress to extend his swing.
Even so, playing the Quicken Loans National was thought to be too soon.
It couldn't come soon enough for the tournament.
"We're thrilled, obviously," said Mike Antolini, the tournament director and vice president of championships for the Tiger Woods Foundation. "Anytime you get that call and Tiger is in your field, it's really the best news you can get. The fact he's a two-time champion and the tournament hosts, we're very excited for the fans."
He said he expected a spike in ticket sales with Friday's announcement.
The strength of Quicken Loans National field has suffered in recent years as more Europeans moved into the top 20 in the world, and they headed across the Atlantic Ocean as the European Tour headed places like Ireland, France and Scotland leading up to the British Open.
Adam Scott, who has replaced Woods at No. 1 in the world while he has been out, is not planning to return to Congressional this year.
"To be honest, we were prepared regardless for a good event," Antolini said. "Our ticket sales, we think they're going to be increased on this news now."
Three years ago, Woods withdrew after nine holes at The Players Championship because of an Achilles tendon injury and missed more than two months. He said then he had learned from past mistakes and would not try to return before he was in full health.
Assuming he is at full strength now, he likely will be at the British Open at Royal Liverpool and the PGA Championship at Valhalla, where he won majors the last time they were held on those courses. Woods been stuck on 14 majors since that '08 U.S. Open victory.
Woods is at No. 207 in the FedEx Cup — having played only three events — and could have as many as five events to reach the top 125. He also is at No. 67 in the Ryder Cup standings. U.S. captain Tom Watson has said he would use a wild-card pick on Woods, though he had eased off that position in recent weeks when the status of Woods' recovery was unknown.


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Kansas holds its Republican presidential caucuses tomorrow. Rick Santorum has been the most active candidate in that state. He's trying to stop Mitt Romney's momentum again. Kansas Public Radio's Stephen Koranda has more.
UNIDENTIFIED GROUP: (Chanting) Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick, Rick...
STEPHEN KORANDA, BYLINE: More than 200 people chant Rick as they stand in a printing shop in Lenexa, Kansas, waiting to hear Rick Santorum. When he takes the stage, he wastes little time before blasting President Barack Obama in front of a receptive crowd.
KORANDA: Santorum urges the crowd to support him, and he points to his performances in nearby states.
KORANDA: Social issues are important to Susie Wheeler, a stay-at-home mom from Olathe, as she believes they are for Rick Santorum.
SUSIE WHEELER: I think he says exactly what he thinks, and you can see that he doesn't use teleprompters, but that he's speaking from his heart.
JONATHAN FORD: A human is a human, whether born or not. That's my view, and I'd like to vote for someone who shares my view on that. And I know that's not the only issue out there, but that's a big one.
KORANDA: That's Jonathan Ford from Kansas City, Kansas. He coaches basketball and track at a Christian school in the area. Some political watchers believe conservative voters like Coach Ford are more likely to cast a ballot in tomorrow's caucus.
BOB BEATTY: You would think it would be the more conservative members of the party really wanting to get out and support a Gingrich or a Santorum.
KORANDA: Bob Beatty is a political science professor at Washburn University in Topeka. Kansas is a conservative state that's taken a step further to the right in recent years, which works against Mitt Romney's chances. Again, Professor Bob Beatty.
BEATTY: If they do go wit Mitt Romney, I think it would be more for electability than for any particular policy issue.
KORANDA: Mitt Romney doesn't have any scheduled stops in Kansas, and Newt Gingrich has cancelled his appearances before the caucus. Choosing not to come to the state might mean they've written off Kansas. Only Ron Paul and Rick Santorum are slated to visit before the vote. The caucus process is still new to many Kansans. The first caucus in two decades was held in 2008. Here's Clay Barker, Kansas Republican Party executive director.
CLAY BARKER: It's something a little different and new. I didn't personally vote in 2008 at the caucus, because I didn't know a lot about it back then.
KORANDA: Twenty-five of the state's 40 delegates are divided proportionally. The rest go to the candidate who wins in each congressional district and statewide. Looking ahead to the general election in November, it's difficult to imagine the eventual Republican nominee not winning in Kansas. The state has gone to only one Democratic candidate in 60 years: Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

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Reoccurring Dislocations
For those patients with reoccurring dislocations or instability, treatment is to modify or avoid the known activities, rehabilitate the shoulder with a physical therapist, and if theses are not successful, consider stabilizing surgical procedures.
Possible Treatments
- Active Assistive Range of Motion
- Aerobic/Endurance Exercise
- Core Strengthening
- Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy
- Electrotherapeutic Modalities
- Isometric Exercise
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Proprioception Exercises
- Physical Agents
- Shoulder Active Range of Motion
- Shoulder Joint Mobilization
- Shoulder Passive Range of Motion
- Shoulder Resistive Range of Motion
Possible Treatment Goals
- Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
- Improve Fitness
- Improve Function
- Optimize Joint Alignment
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
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Our team of attorneys represent personal injury victims in Alpharetta and throughout the Greater Atlanta area.
Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
Our attorneys have decades of experience in legal matters arising from car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injuries, and dog bites. We know how to win cases. Every attorney at HS Law brings years of experience and a successful track record to the table. Our business is exclusively personal injury cases.
The days, weeks, and months following a serious injury can be one of the scariest times in your life. You might be wondering where to turn or what to do next. To understand your options, we recommend contacting a lawyer that specializes in personal injury lawsuits. One that has your best interest at heart and can guide you through the confusing legal process.
Let us help you build your case and make certain you receive the compensation you deserve. Some of the many types of personal injury cases in Alpharetta we handle include:
How do personal injury attorneys get paid (contingency vs. hourly)?
Personal injury attorneys receive a percentage of settlements and verdicts obtained for their clients. A contingency fee agreement is signed by the lawyer and the client. The agreement is called a contingency fee agreement because the fee is contingent on the client recovering a settlement or verdict. If your settlement or verdict is not obtained, you do not owe the attorney anything. There is no downside financial risk for you to hire a personal injury attorney.
What is a hospital lien?
A hospital lien is a statutory lien that protects a hospital's financial interest. Hospital liens may be filed when you suffer an injury and a third party is potentially liable. A hospital lien is not a lien against real property or the personal individually; it only attaches to a personal injury case.
Hospital liens should not be filed when you have health insurance. Unfortunately, hospitals frequently disregard health insurance when you receive treatment resulting from of a car accident. This is not proper and it costs injured car accident victims huge sums of money each year.
We encourage you to send copies of your health insurance cards to hospitals via certified mail, return receipt requested. This eliminates a hospital's argument that it did not know a client had health insurance.
How much does a personal injury attorney cost?
Case costs, also called case expenses, are advanced by personal injury attorneys. Common case expenses include charges for medical records, postage, court reporting, court filing, and expert testimony. Because personal injury attorneys advance case expenses, and repayment of case expenses are contingent on recovering a settlement or verdict, it costs you nothing out of pocket to hire a personal injury lawyer.
Following a car accident where I wasn't at fault, do I get a rental car and for how long?
We encourage you to carry rental coverage on their car insurance policies because getting a rental car from the at-fault driver's insurance company is often time consuming and difficult. Insurance companies are allowed a reasonable amount of time to investigate claims before making any payments. In general, it takes about two weeks. Even if the other party was found at fault by the police, insurance companies will perform their due diligence before agreeing to pay any claims, including a rental car.
If you have rental coverage with your insurance company, you may get a rental on the day of the crash. Once the at-fault insurance company finishes its investigation, your insurance company will recover the rental expense directly from the at fault driver's insurance.
Insurance companies offer rental coverage until the property damage claim is resolved. However, please note that insurance companies consider the claim resolved when a check is issued. If your car is a total loss, it is a good idea to start car shopping early. If your car is not a total loss, rental coverage is provided until the vehicle is repaired.
The offer on my car is too low, how do I get fair value?
Under Georgia law, a totaled vehicle is considered a property damage claim. Damages are awarded based on the fair market value of a vehicle. Keep in mind that fair market value is based on a vehicle's market value the moment before the impact, not the initial purchase price. Insurance companies use proprietary software, which is not accessible to the public, to calculate a vehicle's value. Kelly Blue Book online is free, easy to access, and a good starting place to determine your vehicle's value.
If the insurance company's offer seems low after researching your vehicle's value online, verify that all optional equipment was considered. Some common examples of factory options include sunroofs, power seats, leather seats, and navigation systems. The overall condition of individual vehicles also influence the amount of the offers. If a vehicle was in great condition prior to the car accident, it will be more valuable. Likewise, a vehicle in poor condition will be deemed less valuable.
A word of caution: do not sign a property damage release before talking to a personal injury attorney; the release may release other valuable claims such as a bodily injury claim.
I was in an accident and was not at fault but I'm getting calls from collection agencies. Why?
Insurance companies do not pay bills as they are due, and medical providers do not wait to be paid. If you have health insurance, provide it to the medical billing collections company. If you do not have health insurance, our firm will send collection companies forbearance letters. A forbearance letter asks the company to stop its collection efforts until the injury case is resolved.
I lost personal property (iPhone, child's car seat, etc.) in the wreck – how do I get paid?
Damaged or destroyed personal property is compensable under a property damage claim. It is important to have proof of ownership of the property. Also, take photographs of the damaged or destroyed property. If possible, save the property. An insurance company may require a photo of the damaged property, a receipt showing purchase of the property, and a demand for payment.
How long does it take to get paid?
Resolving a personal injury case does not happen quickly. In general, the duration of a claim depends on how much medical treatment a client must endure. Do not rush medical care. It is critical that clients receive all medical care necessary before there is an attempt to resolve the case. Any settlement requires a release of the at-fault driver. Once a release is signed, it ends all claims related to your accident. An experienced injury lawyer will seek the best result, not the fastest result.
How do I handle an inaccurate police report?
Only the investigating officer can correct or change an inaccurate police report. It is important to contact the investigating officer as soon as the inaccuracy is identified. Most police reports are available within three to five business days.
Police officers investigate numerous collisions each week. Speaking with the investigating officer sooner rather than later increase the odds that he or she will recall details. Also, only people involved in an accident can request changes or amendments to accident reports. This means that an injury attorney cannot call and request changes for a client.
However, it does not mean that an injury victim cannot consult with an injury lawyer prior to contacting the officer. In fact, we recommend reviewing an accident report with a lawyer before taking any further steps.
Do I have to go to court when I file a lawsuit?
Most of the time, no. The majority of cases (more than 90%) are settled prior to "going to court".
Many cases are settled after a demand is presented to an insurance carrier and before filing a lawsuit. That usually saves time, money, expense, and unwanted aggravation for everyone involved. However, it is not always the best option. In certain cases, litigation is the best course of action.
Filing a lawsuit and "going to court" are not the same. A lawsuit begins by filing a "pleading" with the Court called a Complaint. Filing a Complaint is the first step in the litigation process that may ultimately conclude with a trial. However, filing a lawsuit does not automatically result in a trial or necessitate a court appearance. Many lawsuits are resolved prior to trial; in fact, the vast majority of lawsuit are settled before trial.
Hiring an injury attorney is the best way to ensure that you are taking the right course of action for your case. A knowledgeable and experienced injury attorney will offer his or her professional opinion. Ultimately, choosing to settle, litigate, or go to trial is the client's decision. An injury attorney should not (and cannot ethically) force a client to accept a settlement, litigate a case, or take a case to trial.


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Anti-Money Laundering: A Multi-Billion Dollar Problem
The high cost of compliance and enforcement of anti-money laundering violations has led large global financial institutions to re-evaluate both their processes and systems. It has grown into a complex and widespread problem that has cost banks billions in regulatory fines. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) — now covering everything from securities fraud to suspicious money movement — affects practically all global financial services organizations in one way or another, and this is a trend that will likely continue. Already, several FIs have been hit with hefty fines or have had to earmark funds to cover potential settlements.
Offshore tax havens, Ponzi schemes, sanctions violations and collusion have proven to be worthy adversaries of enforcement efforts. While there are several reasons why this has come to fruition, a significant reason why it's blossomed is its complexity. Giving employees information to identify potential links between seemingly unrelated events is difficult, especially if you have to do it across literally hundreds of transactions. The problem is exacerbated when those transactions take place in different countries and involve many different people, accounts and events.
Historically, banks and other providers of financial products and services have taken the approach of doing 'just enough' to meet regulatory demands and 'just in time' to avoid penalties for non-compliance. They know that many of their Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and rules need to be updated. Many FIs have loose internal controls around KYC or processes that can be bypassed, or they are isolated to the back-office and have an impact on time to on-boarding. But there are dueling priorities, including regulatory obligations and time to revenue. AML compliance brings a huge financial burden on the financial institution as it's a cost center and the risk is very high for non-compliance. However, taking a manual, decentralized approach to compliance is no longer sustainable, especially considering the sheer magnitude of new regulatory demands. Financial institutions need to identify global practices that also allow for a risk-based approach which take into account variations in risks by customer, product and country specific requirements. Many financial institutions are taking a closer look at how to manage complex global KYC processes to not only ensure compliance in multiple lines of business, geographies and products, but also to minimize the impact on the customer experience and time to on-board them.
While there is no silver bullet to managing all risk within any organization, there are proven technology platforms that can provide benefits well beyond compliance. The most effective ones allow for specialization by country, product and risk specific requirements without replacing existing back-end systems. Advanced, agile technologies can provide an over-arching platform that integrates tightly with existing applications, maximizing previous technology investments. For instance, rules-driven KYC technology cannot only ensure compliance to complex global, regional and product specific regulatory requirements, but it can be leveraged for faster on-boarding, obtaining a 360-degree customer view and ultimately faster time to revenue. Large-scale global financial services firms have complex compliance needs, and in order to meet these challenges head-on, they must embrace advanced technology which features dynamic case management combined with rules. The technology must be agile enough to change as rules and risks change, including acquisitions, new product offerings and new geographies.
Taking this transformative approach enables compliance efforts to become more efficient, and just as importantly, tailored to specific geographic and business needs. For example, a global financial services institution might have to comply with a different set of laws in Europe than in Asia Pacific and the U.S. Agile, rules-driven technology provides a platform to look at risk holistically and meet multiple regulatory requirements on one platform. For instance, many global institutions are utilizing rules-driven KYC technology to not only meet AML-specific KYC requirements, but also KYC-specific suitability requirements such as MiFID in Europe and FINRA rules in the U.S. In either geography, the technology should be agile enough to meet new regulatory demands such new Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requirements on the same platform through simply extending to new requirements. Unified KYC technology can not only ensure compliance; it also ensures the same customer has consistent due diligence, risk rating and disposition while significantly improving the customer experience and time to revenue.
Complex global financial institutions now realize implementing unified, agile technology is the only sound approach to meet ever-increasing regulatory demands, while maintaining costs and reducing customer impact. We will undoubtedly see more and more institutions follow this methodology as they look to hurdle these compliance challenges.
Reetu Khosla is the Director of Risk, Fraud and Compliance Solutions, at Pegasystems


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Nitrofurantoin 100mg is an oral antibiotic medicine used to treat urinary tract infections caused by various types of bacteria. Nitrofurantoin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
What are the side effects of Nitrofurantoin 100mg?
Like other medicines, Nitrofurantoin 100mg can cause some side effects. If they do occur, the side effects of Nitrofurantoin are most likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and may require the individual to inform the doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately.
It is pertinent to note that side effects of Nitrofurantoin cannot be anticipated. If any side effects of Nitrofurantoin develop or change in intensity, the doctor should be informed as soon as possible.
Nitrofurantoin can cause side effects such as shortness of breath, blurred vision, vaginal itching, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, gas, constipation, and abdominal pain. This is not a complete list of all side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Nitrofurantoin.
What is the recommended dosage of Nitrofurantoin?
The dosage of Nitrofurantoin prescribed to each patient will vary. Always follow your physician's instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label.
Nitrofurantoin can be taken along with food or milk.
What if you miss a dose of Nitrofurantoin?
If your physician has instructed or directed you to take Nitrofurantoin medication in a regular schedule and you have missed a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the doses unless otherwise directed.
What if you overdose on Nitrofurantoin?
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Nitrofurantoin, seek medical attention immediately.
What other drugs could interact with Nitrofurantoin 100mg?
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It may be noted that drugs other than those listed above may also interact with Nitrofurantoin.
Usually drug interactions occur when it is taken with another drug or with food. Before you take a medication for a particular ailment, you should inform the health expert about intake of any other medications including non-prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines that may increase the effect of Nitrofurantoin, and dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals and herbal, so that the doctor can warn you of any possible drug interactions.
Nitrofurantoin can interact with quinolone antibiotics.
Do let your doctor know if you smoke, consume alcohol or caffeinated drinks, or use illegal drugs as these may interfere with the action of your medication. Make sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions you may have, or any family history of medical problems. Do not start or stop using any medicine without consulting your doctor.
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Today's Names to Know: Boston Red Sox, Mike Lowell, A-Rod, Joe Girardi, Tom Brady, Ohio State and Boston College, NBA Awards and More!
Red Sox sweep Rockies for World Series Championship,
Anyway, congrats to baseball's Team of the Decade, the first to nab two championships in the 21st Century, doing it with an ideal combination of scouting and SABR, guts and gobs of cash, pricey free agents and home-grown youngsters. They are (gack) the model franchise.
Thus is won the first component of what could be known as the Grand Slam of the Apocalypse:
As for the
A-Rod opts out of his contract: The savvy observer might note that Scott Boras' announcement during the World Series that A-Rod would opt out of his contract is the closest A-Rod has ever gotten to the World Series.
Did Boras think he was doing his client a favor with that classless move? Sure, we're all talking about him today (as Boras would say is all that matters), but all people will be saying is how douch-ish it was to co-opt the World Series for A-Rod's personal gain. It was right out of the WWE textbook.
So: What next for the player presumably about to win the AL MVP – and more than arguably the best player in baseball?
Where: Will the Yankees go back on their earlier sentiments and try to re-sign him? Will he go to a would-be contender like the Angels? Will he go to a team that desperately needs a superstar (
How much: Will anyone be willing to pay him the payroll-crippling $30 million a year that
You know where A-Rod is a perfect fit, right?
But, as they proved last night, the Red Sox hardly need A-Rod: Why, when they have World Series MVP Mike Lowell playing 3B? What an amazing pair of symbols:
I can understand the lure of A-Rod (the tantalizing prospects of him in the lineup must make the SABR contingent get very excited), but despite the massive payroll, the Red Sox won this title using financial brains, not just brawn. As much as I'd like to see the Red Sox sign A-Rod, if only for the entertainment value, unlike most every other team in baseball, they don't need him (even if they are one of the very few that can afford him).
Meanwhile, the Yankees are set to announce their managerial decision today, and speculation is hot that it will be Joe Girardi.
UPDATE: The offer's been made. I know you all think I necessarily must renounce all Northwestern-related interest, but I have to say that it's exciting to see a fellow NU alum get that kind of job. (My favorite NU Girardi story: In the football weight room, where all athletes worked out -- me, too...imagine that scene! -- there are lists of weightlifting records, and the only non-football player ANYWHERE was in the squat, where Girardi was the all-time king. Northwestern loyalty won't make me root for the Yankees (save your snark), but it's nice to see it working out for another NU person.
NFL Wrap: Pats roll on to 8-0, and it's arguable we have just witnessed the most dominant first half of a football season ever (including the '85 Bears, who would be my gold standard for a first half). Tom Brady accounted for 5 TDs (again), with 2 on the ground for himself this time. So for those of you who have Brady in your fantasy leagues, you might get those extra points for rushing TDs (not that you need them, with Brady -- is he having the most dominant fantasy season for a QB ever?)
UPDATE: There's definitely a lot of talk about sportsmanship and the "classiness" (or not) of the Pats seemingly running up the score. Screw that: It's the NFL. I think it makes the Pats infinitely more interesting that they are not just winning, but ripping the soul out of the opponents, the rest of the league and the game itself as they go.
NFL in
Rams, Dolphins remain oh-fer-season: It's a race to see who wants the top pick in the NFL draft. But in a QB-heavy draft, neither team really needs help at QB, and both teams already have very expensive "franchise" RBs, so a draft featuring Darren McFadden doesn't help much either. I suppose they're both playing to draft LSU's Dorsey.
Chargers lift up
Random Notes: The Colts' 7-0 start (3rd straight season of that) has been complete eclipsed by the Pats. Good thing we'll have the Game of the Year next week when
CFB BCS Rewind:
Of intrigue, unbeaten
My 1-2 this week are BC and
(It's not worth griping, OSU fans: You don't have to worry. OSU is a lock to play in the national title game if they win out, and I'll be ready to put them there as soon as they finally play – and beat – a really good team, which based on their schedule wouldn't come until the season finale in
NBA Preview: Awards Predictions!
MVP: Kevin Garnett (Obvious)
(2nd: Gilbert Arenas; 3rd: Steve Nash)
Rookie: Kevin Durant (Zzz...)
(2nd: Al Thornton; 3rd: Al Horford)
Coach: Doc Rivers (Whaaa?!)
(2nd: Eddie Jordan; 3rd: Mike Woodson)
Breakout: Al Jefferson
Your NBA awards picks in the Comments.


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ADDED: Here I am on July 25, 2008, expressing a near obsession with solitude:
IN THE COMMENTS: An Edjamikated Redneck says:
My congratulations to you both!
My only concern is whether Ohio has gained a Law Professor, or has Wisconsin gained a good Ohio man?
Or has Indiana gained the betrothed?
Although 250 miles one way is a long commute.
Later, he says:
I just heard that Xavier (in Cincinnati, but no law school) beat Wisconsin in the NCAA.
Guess that answers my question!


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Friday, January 22, 2010
Sleep well, Hamlet
I'm so sorry to have to write this post, but our beloved Hamlet passed away today. He turned nine in September, and as he's always been very healthy, we were expecting to have him with us for many more years. I hadn't really noticed anything wrong - except that he had been throwing up more than the usual hairballs, for a few days.
Late last night, he started to wobble. We immediately took him to the animal hospital, where he was also showing signs of liver failure. They took him in, and this morning, did an ultrasound. It showed something in the liver - they couldn't say for sure, but it was quite possibly a tumor. At this time, he couldn't support himself at all, and was just laying down. Needless to say, we decided to let him go straight away, and not put him through any more tests. It was clearly the right thing.
So. Heaven has another kitty tonight. I know Hamlet is meeting his girlfriend Ywette again, their daugther Edith, and many other beloved pets. And I bet he'll get all the shrimp and smoked ham he could ever want.
Hamlet was always the first - and usually the only - cat to greet us and all visitors at the door. That was clearly his job.
He adored Per, and was really his cat much more than mine.
Goodnight Hamlet. We love you.
57 comments:
- Astrid said...
So sorry to hear that Hamlet left you all unexpectedly today.
sending many hugs and the kitties send all their bestest purrrrs! - January 22, 2010 1:19 PM
- Karoleen said...
I'm so sorry to hear about beautiful Hamlet. You did the right thing, it's never right to let a pet suffer, eventhough it hurts. All the hugs to you all.
- January 22, 2010 1:40 PM
- John K said...
I'm sorry for your loss. You did the right thing in sparing Hamlet more pain and thank you for sharing these photos about Hamlet's life. John.
- January 22, 2010 1:54 PM
- Dagmar said...
What a beutiful post, it made me all teary. I thought about Per immediately when I heard all about it earlier today. My thoughts are with both of you. Hamlet will be truly missed and I'm so sorry he got ill. I'm sure Hamlet is in a perfect kitty heaven.
- January 22, 2010 1:55 PM
These posts inevitably make me tear up, I really feel your loss when it happens. So sorry he left you in this untimely fashion. Glad he didn't have to suffer a prolongued period of time.
- January 22, 2010 1:58 PM
- Susanne said...
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
- January 22, 2010 2:02 PM
- Gabriela said...
Anne - my heart breaks for you and those who were so well loved by Hamlet. I feel your grief and I share your sorrow. You wrote a wonderful tribute to dear sweet Hamlet. He will continue to live forever in your heart and in the hearts of those who loved him.
- January 22, 2010 2:03 PM
- Lena said...
Tears are in my eyes for beautiful Hamlet. I'm sure he is enjoying kitty heaven playing with his friends and having the best meal. Though here he will be missed. Thinking of both you and Per. Kram!
- January 22, 2010 2:29 PM
- vibi said...
I would normaly be reasonable and not cry about a cat I didn't even know, but your cat was so beautiful... had such soul in his eyes... I can't keep myself from hurting; I can only imagine how hard this must be for you.
I'm so sorry for your loss... thank you just as much for sharing his pictures and story with us. - January 22, 2010 3:28 PM
Ledsen för er skull. Hemskt tråkigt och som du säger, för tidigt...
Han verkar ha varit en väldigt fin katt! Jag tror också att han är bland sin familj och äter räkor nu. - January 22, 2010 3:46 PM
- old lady said...
May your wonderful memories get you through the pain.
- January 22, 2010 3:50 PM
- Kevin said...
Sleep well, old cat.
- January 22, 2010 4:21 PM
- liuia drusilla said...
I'm sorry for your loss, Anne, I know how it hurts :(.
Hugs. - January 22, 2010 4:44 PM
- SWEDISH HOUSE said...
oh Anne I am very sorry...what I handsome cat he was...Keep hold of all those lovely memories.
Kram Julie x - January 22, 2010 4:51 PM
- onemorehandbag said...
I am very sorry about your loss! My (parents') cat having died shortly before Christmas, I know what it feels like.
- January 22, 2010 5:14 PM
Usch vad hemskt, lilla hamlet som var så go.. Ta hand om brorsan nu.../sofie
- January 22, 2010 5:17 PM
I'm really sorry, Anne. I've never had pets, but my boyfriend has always had cats and I can guess what it must feel like. Sending him an extra thought and many hugs to you.
Valeria - January 22, 2010 6:41 PM
- Giulia said...
Oh Anne, I'm so sorry about Hamlet. I know all too well about the pain. What a gorgeous boy--thank you for the photos. You did the right thing, but it always hurts.
much love from Washington, DC
xoxo - January 22, 2010 7:42 PM
- Puglette said...
i am very sorry to hear about your loss. i am sure hamlet will be waiting to greet you again, over the rainbow bridge.
puglette - January 22, 2010 8:24 PM
- Psychedelicsister said...
My heart goes out to you for your loss. Hamlet was a handsome boy!
I lost my beloved Marcellus last year and he was only 9 years old. Maybe they will meet in kitty heaven ;) - January 22, 2010 8:30 PM
- Roy said...
I too am sorry to read that Hamlet passed. My sympathy goes out to you and your family.
- January 22, 2010 8:49 PM
- felixfelis said...
:( Rest in peace beautiful kitty!
- January 22, 2010 9:44 PM
- mithu said...
Awwwww!! I love Hamlet even though I never met him! Sleep well darling cat! He was beautiful; really, a very handsome face. Makes me think of my sweet kitties...
...Anne, there's a book called, "Tell Me Where It Hurts" by Dr. Nick Trout, a vet at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital (in Boston, Massachuetts). I have a feeling you'll like it! - January 22, 2010 9:45 PM
- The Island Cats said...
We read about Hamlet going to the bridge on the Cat Blogosphere. We are so sorry. What a handsome fellow!! We send comforting purrs and headbutts to all of you who are missing him so much...
- January 22, 2010 11:21 PM
- Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...
Hamlet looks and sounds like he was a great cat! We are very sorry to read of his passing. We are sending gentle headbutts and purrs for all of you.
- January 22, 2010 11:24 PM
- Liz, mom to Tigger, Munchkin, Jigsaw and Patches said...
We read about your loss on the Cat Blogosphere. We are so very sorry for the loss of your special friend.
He will meet lots of new friends over the bridge, and know that he thanks you for sparing him more pain.
Still, it is sad, and always leaves a hole that cannot be filled when we lose a beloved pet.
Our thoughts are with you. - January 22, 2010 11:25 PM
- Ikaika said...
What a lovely kitty your Hamlet was ... we are sending gentle purrs and are so very sorry he had to leave you.
Good night, sweet prince. Run free at the Bridge ...
'Kaika and the Yosemite cats - January 22, 2010 11:41 PM
- Ozark Mountain Cats said...
What a beautiful kitty . We're so sorry for your loss.
Ozark Mountain Cats - January 23, 2010 12:44 AM
- Charlemagne and Tamar said...
So very sorry to hear that Hamlet has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Sending quiet purrs to help comfort you during this sad time,
Charlemagne and Tamar - January 23, 2010 12:46 AM
- KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...
Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
Hamlet was a beautiful and loved cat and will be very missed.
~ML and Kitties - January 23, 2010 12:52 AM
- Angel, Kirby and Max said...
We did not know Hamlet but are so sorry to hear of his passing. We will keep you in our purrs
- January 23, 2010 1:01 AM
- Sabrina, Sam and Simon said...
Hamlet was and is still such a handsome mancat, we are so, so sorry he had to venture on to the Bridge. You are in our thoughts and purrayers, and we know our brother Max at the Bridge is greeting him and befriending as we speak ...
Hugs, purrs and headbutts,
Sabrina, Sam and Simon - January 23, 2010 1:05 AM
- sana said...
He was a beautiful cat I'm I'm sorry for your loss, and sleep well Hamlet
- January 23, 2010 1:10 AM
- Unknown said...
Soar high Sweet Hamlet!
purrs and headbutts
Mom Laure - January 23, 2010 1:20 AM
- Brian's Home Blog said...
My sisters and I are so very sorry to hear the news about sweet Hamlet, we know from experience just how difficult it is. We send you the best loving purrs.
- January 23, 2010 1:24 AM
- natural selection said...
"I am as vigilant as a cat to steal cream."
King Henry the IV
Part 1, Act IV Scene 2
William Shakespeare
Rest in Peace dear Hamlet a pair of boots and the finest food await you!
J - January 23, 2010 1:27 AM
- Poppy Q said...
We are sorry to hear about your beautiful boy. We are glad he is now not in any pain.
Julie and Poppy Q - January 23, 2010 2:29 AM
- P.K said...
Our fur family members are so precious, and it is a very heart wrenching thing to lose them.
- January 23, 2010 2:39 AM
- Quill and Greyson said...
So sorry for your loss.
- January 23, 2010 2:50 AM
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful cat. It is always hard to let go of one whose heart touches your own.
Blessings, peace & hugs this evening,
Aimee - January 23, 2010 3:20 AM
We're very sorry to hear that Hamlet has gone to The Bridge. Please know that you and your family are in our purrs and purrayers. Codspeed dear Hamlet, Codspeed.
~Tristan, Crikey and Angela - January 23, 2010 3:43 AM
- Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...
We're so sorry to hear of your loss...Godspeed Hamlet.
- January 23, 2010 5:28 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your kitty. I was actually just browsing through food blogs when I came accross your's. I lost my cat, Gussie-Boy, a few years back; he got kidney failure and we had to put him down.
- January 23, 2010 5:44 AM
I am so sorry for your loved one's loss...I've been there...I trust they are all waiting for us with a, "Hey, what took you so long?" look.
puss och kram-Karin - January 23, 2010 7:12 AM
- Karen Jo said...
I am so sorry that Hamlet had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. You did the right thing in sending him on, not to suffer any more. It's very hard, even though you know that it's the only thing to do.
- January 23, 2010 8:30 AM
Oour hearts are with you, I read your column everyday,my one connection with home from my new life in Texas.We lost our basset hound Fred and maltese girldoggie Sugar few years ago.I am sure they are playing with Hamlet by now, we had a silver russian cat Victor that is introducing the whole family as we speak I am sure.Pictures of Titus brighten my days!What a child!Love from Houston from Susan and family.
- January 23, 2010 9:55 AM
- Barbara said...
Tears in my eyes as well... I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful cat and a nice companion.
It sometimes happens... Our cats are of the same age. A friend's cat was 8 years and died on a liver problem as well, also unexpected. We can be happy to have some time to share with them.
You took the right decision, and now he can rest in peace. - January 23, 2010 1:17 PM
- Laila and Angel Minchie said...
We are so sad for the loss of your beautiful Hamlet. You did the right thing for him. He will live on forever in your hearts.
(((HUGS))) - January 23, 2010 1:45 PM
- meowmeowmans said...
We're very sorry for your loss. It's clear from your post that Hamlet was beautiful both inside and out. Thank you for loving him as well as you did. Our thoughts are with you.
- January 23, 2010 5:23 PM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. That is so sad. He was a real beauty.
Rosa, Fridolin & Maruschka - January 24, 2010 1:55 PM
- Jul said...
I'm so sorry to read that...:( He was a beautiful cat. No. He IS a beautiful cat. Still. In heaven, over us. And he's spending time with his cat family. Keep warm Anne!
- January 24, 2010 4:25 PM
- Astaga.com Lifestyle On The Net said...
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Sleep well Hamlet....may GBU - January 24, 2010 6:52 PM
sympathy to you animals are so much a part of our families.
- January 24, 2010 8:26 PM
Very sorry to hear about your loss. It made me cry. /Annika
- January 25, 2010 1:08 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. Hamlet was a beautiful kitty.
- January 25, 2010 6:34 AM
- dining room table said...
I am so sorry to hear that you're beloved Hamlet passed away. It must have been very hard for you. Hamlet is special for you.
- January 25, 2010 7:11 AM
- numberwitch said...
Oh Anne, I'm really sorry to hear about Hamlet & I'm typing this with tears rolling down my cheeks.
You've lost part of your family. I know how hard it is to say goodbye and let them go, and how much you miss them.
All good wishes to you and a special purr from Ellie & Lulu - January 25, 2010 5:46 PM


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This tomato tart made its way around the food blogging sphere not too long ago and while I did not get the chance to make it I did bookmark it. Now that the locally grown field tomatoes are looking nice and ripe it was the perfect time to make it. This tart is made with layered phyllo dough though you could easily use puff pastry dough. The tart is topped with some onions, mozzarella cheese and of course fresh tomatoes. Parmigiano reggiano is spread between the layers of phyllo dough for even more cheesy goodness. The tart is finished with a fresh herb and I went with some fresh thyme. I cut the size of the recipe down to half by folding or cutting the phyllo sheets in half. The phyllo tomato tarts were pretty easy to make. The phyllo dough came out nice and golden brown and crispy and buttery and good. The thinly sliced tomatoes on top roasted a bit concentrating their amazing flavour. The thyme added a really nice aroma to each bite of the tart.
Tomato Tart
- 3 sheets phyllo dough (thawed and cut in half lengthwise)
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoon parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella (grated)
- 2 tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon thyme (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease the parchment paper.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on the parchment paper and brush the top with butter.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of the parmigiano reggiano on top.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the rest of the phyllo dough.
- Spread the onions slices on top followed by the mozzarella.
- Place the sliced tomatoes on in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the thyme on top along with the salt and pepper.
- Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until the phyllo dough is golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
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Corn and Tomato Pie
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Mushroom and Feta Phyllo Pie
Kolokithopita (Greek Zucchini Pie)
Agginaropita (Greek Artichoke Pie)
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Apple and Cheddar Quiche
Galaktoboureko (Greek Custard Pie)
Chicken and Date Pastilla
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As longtime readers of this blog ought to know, I'm critical of Hollywood's inability (or unwillingness) to treat the literary source material on which it so often draws with respect. Consequently, I'm not a fan of either of the 1982 or 2011 Conan the Barbarian movies and I am even contemptuous of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies. In the minds of many, this makes me a "purist," which is polite shorthand for "Puritanical snob I want to punch in the face." At the same time, I had a lot of faith in director Andrew Stanton, who did not merely profess but actually demonstrated in interviews that he loved and, more importantly, understood Edgar Rice Burroughs and his Barsoom novels. Contrast this with Milius or Jackson, both of whom showed again and again that they had no clue what Robert E. Howard or J.R.R. Tolkien were all about.
My faith in Stanton was such that, seemingly alone amongst fans of the Barsoom novels, I wasn't put off by the various trailers released in advance of the film. Instead, I was relieved -- cheered even -- when I saw that movie would use the same framing device as the novel, A Princess of Mars, right down to including a fictional Burroughs as a character. To my mind, that fact alone already made John Carter a far more faithful adaptation than any movie purportedly about a Cimmerian barbarian to have appeared on screen. And while I had doubts about his casting choices, particularly the two leads, I was willing to give Stanton the benefit of the doubt. This was a man who knew and loved Barsoom, so I figured that any changes he might make would merely be those demanded by the translation to a different medium.
Before proceeding further, I think a word about "the spirit" of a work is in order. In my experience, a great many people are willing to accept changes in a cinematic version of a beloved literary work if they believe the spirit of the original is preserved. Of course, the spirit is a fairly nebulous thing, so nebulous that talk of "staying true to the spirit" can often be used as an effective cover/justification for all manner of alterations. While I don't deny that books have spirits or that it's possible to discern them, I am wary of attempts to "stay true" to them while at the same time abandoning -- or contradicting -- their letter. I am, after all, the man who intensely dislikes the movie version of The Natural on the petty justification that it turns a tragic literary tale into a story of triumphant redemption. According to some, this constitutes staying true to the spirit of the book, so I hope I can be forgiven for being skeptical of such verbiage.
It's worth noting that, all other considerations aside, bringing A Princess of Mars (the primary book on which John Carter is based) was always going to be a difficult proposition. The 1917 novel rambles, following John Carter as he wanders from place to place, meeting people and becoming involved in various intrigues on the Red Planet as he does so. Any cinematic adaptation that wasn't three or more hours long would likely have to concentrate on certain characters and events in order to present a more coherent narrative. In doing so, other events and characters would need to be minimized or dropped entirely, particularly those that don't support the coherent narrative the director has chosen to advance. I readily accept that, which is why I don't begrudge Stanton for most of his omissions.
What I do begrudge him for, though, are his additions, not merely because they diverge from Burroughs but also because they actually make the movie's narratives less coherent than the rambling raw material from which it's drawn. The two biggest problems are its main characters, John Carter and Dejah Thoris, with the eponymous hero being the worse of the two. Here's how Burroughs describes John Carter in his foreword to A Princess of Mars:
My first recollection of Captain Carter is of the few months he spent at my father's home in Virginia, just prior to the opening of the civil war. I was then a child of but five years, yet I well remember the tall, dark, smooth-faced, athletic man whom I called Uncle Jack.
He seemed always to be laughing; and he entered into the sports of the children with the same hearty good fellowship he displayed toward those pastimes in which the men and women of his own age indulged; or he would sit for an hour at a time entertaining my old grandmother with stories of his strange, wild life in all parts of the world. We all loved him, and our slaves fairly worshipped the ground he trod.
He was a splendid specimen of manhood, standing a good two inches over six feet, broad of shoulder and narrow of hip, with the carriage of the trained fighting man. His features were regular and clear cut, his hair black and closely cropped, while his eyes were of a steel gray, reflecting a strong and loyal character, filled with fire and initiative. His manners were perfect, and his courtliness was that of a typical southern gentleman of the highest type.The movie version of Carter, though, is nothing like the one described here. He is a broken man, "lost in our world" (as the movie poster proclaims him), suffering from a (totally invented) tragic past. Movie Carter spends close to half the film seeking a way to escape Mars and return to Earth, where he believes a fortune in gold awaits him. Despite the wonders he sees on Barsoom, he cares little for the planet or its inhabitants, including Dejah Thoris, the first human-like being he encounters. He is sullen and self-obsessed, almost to the point of being anti-heroic. There is a moment in the film, shortly after he rescues the incomparable princess from the Zodangans when I thought, for a brief moment, that the real John Carter would finally make his debut. With hordes of baddies rushing at her, Carter grabs a sword -- her sword, which should have been my first clue about how this would end -- and stands in front of her, saying something to the effect of "Stay behind me, ma'am; this could get dangerous."
But, apparently, chivalry is dead, even on the Red Planet. Dejah Thoris is offended by this Jasoomian effrontery and quickly shows Captain Carter that she needs no saving. The scene is, I expect, intended to be funny and to play with our expectations, but it has the effect of further lessening John Carter as both a character and as a hero. Granted I'm a Neanderthal, who wasn't too keen to see female warriors among the Slightly-Tan Martians either, but, even given that, I do think, purely from a storytelling perspective, having Dejah Thoris upstage Carter as a warrior so early in the story does little to make me like him as a character. Indeed, it only contributes to one of the film's biggest problems: why does anyone care about John Carter? Sure, he can jump very high and is equally strong, but so what? As portrayed in much of the movie, he's a withdrawn, bitter grump, who cares more about his riches on Earth than fate of Barsoom. Why would anyone follow this guy? "Because his name is in the title" seems to be the only explanation.
Now, I understand why Stanton changed Carter's character -- to give him an "arc" -- but I hate it nonetheless. Not only does it deviate from Burroughs's portrayal of the character, but it actually made the plot of the film slower paced and less exciting than it ought to have been. When you only have two hours, give or take, to tell a story in a setting filled with wondrous and exotic things, wouldn't it save a lot of time if you don't have to waste time contriving ways to get your protagonist invested in that setting? Had the cinematic Carter been more like the adventurous Southern gentleman of Burroughs, we might have had time to see more of, say, the Warhoons or the atmosphere plants, two omissions I wished hadn't been made so as to allow for other stuff.
Which brings me to the Therns. I'm honestly not sure what I think about the Therns. On the one hand, their inclusion is justifiable, since they provide a nice segue to The Gods of Mars. On the other hand, their portrayal in John Carter sets them up to be the Big Villains of the series, which is not only a mistake, but also necessitates lots of scenes with them delivering exposition that eats up screen time better spent fleshing out characters and situations that actually are in A Princess of Mars. It's another case where I think that Stanton and screenwriter Michael Chabon were too clever by half, inadvertently creating new narrative problems in an effort to "fix" those in the original text. As a result, the whole movie has a strangely "unfinished" feel, as if it's missing scenes that, if inserted, would help make sense of the whole.
And yet, in spite of it all, I liked John Carter. It was a fun movie and, its downplaying of the Green Martians' cruelty and its liberation of Slightly-Tan Martian women to the contrary, a surprisingly old fashioned one in terms of the story it tried to tell. I could pick lots of little nits and quote lengthy sections of Burroughs's texts to show where Stanton and Chabon "got it wrong," but I won't, because I was entertained. I was also pleased to get to see on the big screen things I've imagined since I was a younger person. Were they exactly like I imagined them? No. In fact, a lot of stuff was downright unlike the way I'd imagined them. Yet, for all that, John Carter presented something that was recognizably inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs's Barsoom tales -- far closer than any Tarzan movie to date and light years truer to its source than last year's Conan the Barbarian.
I'd like to see John Carter again to get a better handle on my mixed feelings about it. I take it as a good sign that I'd even countenance a second viewing, despite my misgivings about it as both a movie and as an adaptation.


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Gluten-Free Apple Crisp without Oats
You are the apple of my I.
Ever since I started using quinoa cereal flakes in crisp and crumble toppings I've been dreaming of making an apple crisp. This is a gluten-free recipe worthy of your attention. Today I am pulling it from the archives to share with apple lovers everywhere...Hello, my name is Karina. And I have screwed up villi.
But I am not my screwed up villi. Just as I am not my post-cataract lens implants. Or my mended broken hip. Or the silvery streaked hair that bristles like a squirrel on this prone-to-migraines head. I am also not this post-menopausal body that has brilliantly succumbed to a gravitational force superior than lunges and squats (in the end gravity wins, I am sorry to tell you).
The older I get, I find less and less comfort in defining myself at all- never mind defining myself by my various bodily quirks (not to mention, my southerly migrating butt). I derive no solace in my mental quirks either. My beliefs, or assumptions, or my random monkey thoughts. Even my skills are a poor capture of who I really am. I do not identify with how many paintings I've painted or sold, or how many likes I receive on Instagram. I do not crave recognition as a mirror. The alleged prize of fame and fortune remains less than compelling, my least urgent motivator.
I instead wander the hours of my days seeking answers that lead to more questions. Not answers that close the book. As in, subscribing to a system that has it all "figured out".
As Anne Lamott likes to say, certainty is the opposite of faith. Certainty is finite. And the end of growth. It clips the wings of possibility- the bigger truth that exists beyond my small understanding. Closing the book on the question of Who am I, exactly? would be foolish. The Big Mystery is far greater and more full of awesome than I can ever attempt to imagine. And whatever micro-teeny part I play in this infinite universal system called Life, I intuitively know one aspect of it, thanks to five-plus decades of living. Whatever It is, It is fluid. Everything changes. Including time. The past, present and future. The Universe (it's expanding, you know, faster than they first calculated). My experiential perception of myself (also expanding). The I that does not exist, because the I is only ego. The nattering, unreliable voice in my head.
So if this I does not exist--- who is craving this apple crisp?
Perhaps the only sensible response is this.
Be one with the apple crisp.
Now that I can do.
Karina xox
Karina's Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe without Oats
Recipe originally published in the Fall of 2011.
Ever since I started using quinoa cereal flakes in crisp and crumble toppings I've been dreaming of making an apple crisp. In the past I've used a pancake mix, or a blend of gluten-free flours to make a sugary topping. But quinoa flakes kick it up to a new level of flavor (not to mention, add a whole grain goodness to the endeavor). The texture is delightfully light. And the organic coconut oil gives it a buttery melt-in-your-mouth delicacy I haven't enjoyed since giving up moo-cow dairy.Ingredients:
6 apples (Macintosh, Delicious, Pink Lady, Gala)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons tapioca or arrowroot starch
1 cup quinoa flakes
3/4 cup sorghum flour (or brown rice flour)
1 cup organic light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup organic coconut oil
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x11-inch gratin or baking dish with vegan buttery spread. Set aside.
Peel and core the apples. Slice them and toss into a bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss to coat. Add the maple syrup and stir. Dust with tapioca starch and stir again to coat the slices. Pour the slices into the prepared baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the quinoa flakes, brown rice flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt and whisk to blend. Add the coconut oil in pieces and using a whisk or a pastry cutter, cut the coconut oil into the flour blend until you have an even, sandy mixture.
Spoon the mixture all over the top.
Bake in the center of a pre-heated oven for about 20 minutes. Cover the top loosely with a piece of foil and continue to bake for another 20 minutes or so (depends upon the size/type of apples), until the apples are fork tender and the sides of the crisp are bubbling. (The foil will help keep the topping from browning too much.)
Allow the crisp to cool before serving- though slightly warm it is luscious. We had leftover apple crisp the next day, chilled, right out of the fridge, and Darling it was fabulous cold, too. It tasted like apple pie.
Serves 8.
Baking time : 40 to 45 minutes.
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GFG Notes:
Quinoa flakes make this crisp and crumble topping light and delicate. If you cannot find quinoa cereal flakes (check your local market's hot cereal section) you can order them on-line. Yes, I suppose you could substitute rolled oats- but I find even gluten-free rolled oats rather tough to digest, and they make a heavier gluten-free apple crisp. Not nearly as lovely as using quinoa flakes.
I used brown rice flour and it was perfectly flavorful. You don't need starches- or xanthan gum- in this topping recipe. If you need to be rice free, I suggest sorghum flour.
To keep it completely starch free, omit the tapioca starch in the apple filling. I did, and it worked beautifully- though the juices would be thicker if you add the starch.
For more substitution help, please see my guide to baking with substitutions here.
This fabulous recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, and xanthan gum free. Holy tap dancing Goddess. That's a lot 'o free.
Not a fan of quinoa? That's okay. Here's a fabulous Apple Pear Crisp Recipe without it.


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How to Read a Dog Food Label
Choosing Best Dog Food & Ingredients
By Vanessa Voltolina
With numerous terms making their way onto your pooch's pet food label — "natural," "beef flavoring," and "gluten-free" among the many — how do you know which ones to say yes to, which to avoid, and which ones are just marketing?
Learn how to decipher 10 important statements your pet's food label, with expert advice from Ashley Hughes, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at American Animal Hospital Association-accredited Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC.
#1 Check the Guaranteed Analysis
This is the mandatory guarantee that your dog's food contains the labeled percentages of crude protein, fat, fiber, and moisture. Keep in mind that wet and dry dog foods use different standards (the percentage of protein in a wet food isn't the same as in a dry food). Convert wet food to dry matter to compare two different types of food (it's easy to do online) or ask your vet for the low-down.
For instance, 8% protein in a canned cat food isn't the same as 8% in dry food (wet will be a lower percentage), since canned food contains 75-78% moisture and dry only has 10-12% water. Here is an example:
Divide the reported amount of protein (in this case, 8%) by the total amount of dry matter (25%). Then, multiply the result by 100.
Dry Matter Protein = (8/25) x 100 = 32%
#2 Choose Dog Food that Fits
Size-specific formulas can be helpful in determining what food is the right fit (read: an adequate amount of calories and nutrition) for your dog. A dog food labeled "Small breed formula" caters to toy dogs like Chihuahuas with kibble that's tinier and a serving size that's lower in calories; a large breed puppy formula would provide nutrients geared at minimizing diseases such as arthritis for a big dog down the road.
#3 Examine Allergy Needs
Does your pooch have an allergy? Hughes cites beef and dairy as the most common food allergies in both dogs and cats, while wheat tops the charts for dog allergies. While there is no legal requirement on dog food labels that tout food as wheat- or gluten-free, Hughes says it's normally a trustworthy claim. If in doubt, scan the ingredient list the first time you buy to make sure.
#4 Find the Protein
Ingredients on dog food labels are listed in order of weight, starting with the heaviest. Since your pup needs plenty of good protein sources in his diet, including chicken, beef, fish and lamb, double check that these are listed within the first few label ingredients. Hughes says chicken meal (chicken that's dehydrated) packs more protein than fresh chicken, which is 80 percent water. The same goes for beef, fish and lamb. So, if chicken meal or beef meal are number one on the ingredient list, you can be sure your dog is getting an appropriate amount of protein.
#5 Figure Out Flavor ingredients
Additions such as "beef flavoring" can help dogs look more favorably upon some foods, giving them a meatier, richer taste. However, pet foods with ample amounts of high quality protein usually make additional flavorings unnecessary. Be sure proteins are in the first few ingredients and that a flavoring is not being used to cover up a grain-heavy formula. If a dog food has flavorings, opt for specifics like "beef flavoring," instead of "meat flavoring." This offers a better idea its origins.
#6 Find Daily Doggie Serving Size
Whether you have an active puppy or a geriatric pooch, daily feeding recommendations on packaging are good guidelines, says Hughes, but don't take them as gospel. "The pets [on which guidelines are based] are not your average couch potatoes," Hughes says. "They're active and get more exercise than the average pet." Ask your vet about the correct portion size for your dog, and reference the American Animal Hospital Association National Guidelines to see where your dog stands nutritionally.
#7 Opt for 'Natural' Dog Foods
Feeing Fido food labeled "natural" means that all ingredients haven't had any chemical alternations, according to FDA guidelines. While natural dog foods can be beneficial, be wary of foods touting a "holistic" label. Hughes cautions due to its lack of legal definition, it likely means nada when slapped on a pet food label. Looking to go organic? Like human products, dog food should tout an official organic label from the USDA.
If the seal says "organic" it must contain at least 95% organic ingredients, not counting added water or salt. If it says "Made With Organic Ingredients" it must contain at least 70% organic ingredients, not counting added water or salt.
If a manufacturer wants to show that a product has some organic ingredients, but they make up less than 70% of the total, it can denote those ingredients as "organic" in the ingredient list, but no seal is used.
#8 Determine AAFCO Nutrient Profile
Dog foods are generally marked with one of two AAFCO labels, "All Life Stages" or "Adult Maintenance." All Life Stages is formulated to meet requirements for a growing puppy (or a lactating dog), and are generally higher in calories, calcium and phosphorus. All other healthy adult pets should eat "adult maintenance" foods, says Hughes.
#9 Find the Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Shop for dog food that meets minimum nutrition requirements, and has a label that confirms this: "[Name] is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog (or Cat) Food Nutrient Profiles for [life stage(s)]".
Even better, look for a food that meets the minimum nutritional requirements "as fed" to real pets in an AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) defined feeding trial. Then you know the food truly delivers the nutrients that it is "formulated" to. AAFCO feeding trials on real dogs is the gold standard. Brands that do costly feeding trials (including Nestle and Hill's) will indicate it on the dog food package.
#10 Take Caution with Supplemental Food Sources
Dog food that's labeled "supplemental" isn't complete and balanced, says Hughes. Unless you have a specific, vet-approved need for it, it's not something you want to feed your dog for an extended period of time, she says. Check with your vet if in doubt.


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