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In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the oats and salt. As soon as the water begins to boil again, reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until you get your desired consistency. Add to saucepan chopped apple, stevia, protein powder, walnuts and spice and mix well.
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Cook the turkey sausage or turkey bacon in a skillet remove and put on paper towel cut into bite size pieces. Whisk the eggs together and cook in a prepared skillet with a bit of grapeseed oil. When the eggs are almost done scatter the cheese and melt. Place the egg mixture and bacon or sausage together and place in a warm tortilla and serve.
A quick, easy, and tasty breakfast entrée that won't leave you feeling hungry in an hour.
Nutritional Analysis
Per burrito: 274 Calories, 17 g Fat, 4. 1 g Sat, 430 mg Chol, 2 g Fiber, 14 g Protein, 17 g Carb, 240 mg Sodium
Recipe from "UltraMetabolism Cookbook", by Dr. Mark Hyman
Whisk ingredients together. Mist pan with grapeseed oil. Heat skillet on med-low heat. Pour about 1/4 cup crepe mixture to coat pan. Cinnamon is optional at this time. Flip when edges curl up.
Melt butter in pan and add the agave syrup heat but do not let bubble.
Final Assembly
Fill with cottage cheese, yogurt, or shredded apple. Serve with agave nectar or maple syrup as sauce.
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This recipe originally appeared in The UltraMetabolism Cookbook.
This cereal is crunchy with nuts and seeds, and slightly sweet with honey and dried fruit. If dried blueberries are unavailable, substitute another dried fruit.
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, wheat germ, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, honey, and vanilla. Drizzle over the oat and nut mixture and combine well. Brush a sheet pan with the grapeseed oil. Transfer the granola to the sheet pan and bake for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until brown. Remove from the oven and stir in the fruit. Let cool and store in an airtight container. Refrigerate after 5 days.
Per 1/2-cup serving: 219 Calories, 2. 5 g Fat, 1. 6 g Sat, 1 mg Chol, 7 g Fiber, 7 g Protein, 42 g Carb, 30 mg Sodium
This flavorful breakfast sausage with sage and apple is a delicious, healthy alternative to store-bought sausage.
Per 2-ounce patty: 126 Calories, 9 g Fat, 1. 7 g Sat, 33 mg Chol, 0 g Fiber, 11 g Protein, 1 g Carb, 160 mg Sodium
A little different for breakfast, these sandwiches are very filling and would also make a nice light lunch. The fresh minced herbs and sun-dried tomato add variety, flavor, and color to the eggs. Be sure to use 100 percent whole kernel rye bread for a delicious gluten-free sandwich..
Per sandwich: 357 Calories, 9 g Fat, 1. 9 g Sat, 215 mg Chol, 16 g Fiber, 12 g Protein, 54 g Carb, 832 mg Sodium
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2 Servings, 292 Calories, 51g Carbohydrates, 6g Saturated Fat, 165mg Sodium, 4g Protein, 9g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 11g Fiber
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Blend all ingredients well in a high-powered blender, . Pour into glass and garnish with slices of banana or a fruit skewer to enjoy as a meal or appetizer! Pour into travel mug and enjoy on the road, especially in the morning.
A satisfying entrée served at breakfast, lunch, or brunch. The Manchego cheese adds a smooth, rich flavor to the omelet.
Per omelet: 347 Calories, 27 g Fat, 7. 0 g Sat, 376 mg Chol, 1 g Fiber, 17 g Protein, 6 g Carb, 672 mg Sodium


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I've been thinking about this for the last few days and this is what I've come up with:
no cooking,
no need to worry if your house is a mess if company comes by unexpectedly
no need to buy groceries
When it's time to put things back in cabinets it will be an opportunity to clean out items I no longer use and give them to someone who might like to try decorating cakes.
Not having the living room is not full of good benefits so far I'm struggling on finding any. I can't get to my bookcase. If I only had a good book to read I might be able to lose myself in another world for awhile.
But I did get a chance to read a manuscript by Jennifer Tiszai and wow that was an awesome read. Thanks for sharing it with me Jen! I can't wait to see it published. Check out Jen's blog, the link is on the left.
Yesterday I had to write an extra chapter for a requested manuscript. Normally that wouldn't be too hard for me but they were still tearing out flooring and cabinets in the kitchen. AND one of the workers kept singing John Jacob Jinglehimer Schmidt over and over and over. I did get my work finished but it made for an interesting day, somehow the song found it's way into the chapter but I did delete that section before sending it on to my agent.
Below are shots of my kitchen.
Benifits of not having a kitchen
Posted by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer at Thursday, August 10, 2006
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Access to the 73 freeway is only a short drive away. While located in a rural setting, the Westridge communities are positioned within a short distance of the ocean and its resort towns; freeway arteries leading to major employment areas, and the shops, restaurants and amenities of Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach and Aliso Viejo.
The 73 freeway links up with the 405 freeway corridor and provides quick access to the financial centers of Fashion Island Newport Beach, the John Wayne airport area and South Coast Plaza. The 5 freeway links up with the Tustin employment centers and shopping centers.
Canyon View Estates has six different models of homes:
Plan 1 (Model A) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath two level home with a 3 car garage. In this model the garage is two cars wide and one of spaces is tandem making for 3 car parking. Direct garage access is located through a service entrance which opens into a "Morning Room". A fireplace has been placed in the Family Room which is adjacent to the kitchen. A downstairs bedroom has been placed so that it overlooks and interior courtyard. The master bedroom has an attached bathroom suite and a standard closet and a large walk-in closet. Shea Homes originally offered this plan with an optional office instead of the downstairs bedroom. This model is approximately 2,917 square feet.
Plan 1 Alt. (Model B) is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, two level home with a 2 car garage. This alternative plan uses the Plan 1 tandem parking space Hobby Room and Workshop area. The optional office – downstairs bedroom remains the same. This model is approximately 3,042 square feet.
Plan 2 (Model C) is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, two level home with a 2 car garage and a separate1 car garage. Direct garage access is through a service entrance leading into the kitchen. The fireplace is located in the family room and a fourth bedroom and bath is located on the ground floor. As originally built Shea Homes offered an optional office or dining room where the interior courtyard was located in Plan 1. The master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet and its own bathroom suite. This model is approximately 3,348 square feet.
Plan 2 Alt. (Model D) is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, two level home with a 2 car garage. This model is identical to the Plan 2 except the second 1 car garage has been converted to an optional Guest Suite. The basic plan two upstairs options remain the same. This model is approximately 3,531 square feet.
Plan 3 (Model E) is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath, two level home with a 3 car garage. The garage is 2 cars wide with a third tandem space. The fireplace is located in the family room. This plan has a downstairs Hobby Room, Breakfast Nook and Formal Dining Room. There is an optional downstairs 5th bedroom or office. The second floor master bedroom has an attached master bath suite and a huge walk-in closet. A loft is positioned to look down onto the central staircase, and the laundry room is upstairs. This model is approximately 3,652 square feet.
Plan 3 Alt. (Model F) is a 7 bedroom, 5 bath, two level home with a 2 car garage. This design is the same as the Plan 3 except the tandem parking space has been used as a 6th bedroom and bath, Hobby Room and guest bath. This model is approximately 4,095 square feet.
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Peter Galindro was charged with two felony counts of burglary stemming from alleged donation thefts at Holy Family Catholic Church in Glendale and Saint Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank, according to a criminal complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
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I got my start studying economics at UCLA. That started me on a career that's lasted for more than 30 years, trading equities, bonds, commodities, currencies, derivatives, and real estate. It continues to be a great, rewarding career and it's afforded me a wonderful lifestyle.
No one is born with a mastery of these fields. It takes careful study and years of experience before one gets a real grasp of economics, money, and the markets.
But you have a great head start.
We live in the Information Age. There are hundreds of financial and business news outlets. Discount brokerages have opened up everywhere, putting the power directly in the traders' hands. The Internet offers a huge body of knowledge and opinion on investing, markets, and money.
All of this – and more – is available to each of us. But I've been wondering why there aren't more successful investors or traders. Then, in an "Ah-ha!" moment the other day, I realized why: No one teaches you how to "fish" the markets!
You know the old saying… Feed a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
That's just what I'm going to do. Starting today, and continuing on, I'm going to give vital insights on mastering the markets.
You'll have the benefit of more than 30 years of experience and success in the palm of your hand. You will be the master of your own destiny.
It's the root of all things (yeah, maybe that includes evil, but we're not going there), so we have to understand it. Now, more than ever. You can't understand where gold might go, or the dollar, or stocks, or the economy if you don't understand money.
The history of money is fascinating, but we aren't exactly studying history. We're relating it to the present to predict the future – as best we can.
First there was commodity money, the exchange of goods or services for other goods or services.
Then came gold and silver – coveted precious metals that people imbued with value simply because they were rare and coveted.
People began exchanging commodities and goods and services for gold and silver because they knew other people would accept their gold and silver in exchange for their commodities, goods, and services.
Gold and silver coins were measured and stamped and became the first widely accepted money.
Goldsmiths, in Europe and elsewhere, offered safe storage of depositors' gold and silver and issued receipts for precious metals in their safekeeping. These receipts were evidence that the bearer had gold in safekeeping, and, since carrying around receipts was easier and safer than toting heavy metals, receipts became the new money.
Goldsmiths became bankers. The word banker itself comes to us, by turns, from the Old Italian word banca, bench. These benches were covered with green cloth, probably felt, and transactions were conducted there.
There, at the banca, these early bankers began to lend out depositors' gold – without the depositors knowing. These loans would be in the form of actual gold or depositors' receipts. The borrower would then pay a fee, interest, on the amount borrowed.
And just like that, as if by some alchemist's magic, fractional banking – the foundation of our modern banking system – began. Fractional banking is what drives money and credit creation to this day.
What follows is critical to your understanding of money today. It will manifest itself throughout almost all of your endeavours to master the markets and make money.
It will come to you from everywhere, and you will start to see this strange phenomenon at work in the markets and in your life.
Eventually, word got out that bankers were lending to borrowers by giving them gold, or receipts, for gold they hadn't deposited and had no claim to.
But, the original depositors weren't likely to want all their gold back at once, so as long as borrowers eventually turned in their borrowed receipts or replaced their receipts with gold, the original depositors accepted the fact that their gold was still there.
Besides, it didn't take long for them to demand some of the interest being earned on lending against their gold.
To ensure that there would be plenty of gold in the vaults to cover depositors' withdrawals, banks established reserves – an amount of gold that they would always keep on hand.
That's how fractional banking turned into fractional reserve banking, which is exactly how all banks operate today.
Now, let's move from the gold of the past to the greenbacks of today.
Let's say I deposit $1 million (cash for now – we'll get to credit, I promise) at my bank – a bank with a 10% reserve requirement. That means my bank has to put 10% of my money into its vault, in case I come looking to take out some of my money.
My bank has lots of other depositors, so if I wanted my $1 million back, there would be enough in the reserve vault from all the reserves held aside to withdraw me all of my money.
After the bank puts aside $100,000 for me, it has $900,000 of my money to lend out. If it lends out that $900,000 to someone, there's a good chance that person will deposit their borrowed money back into the same bank until they need it.
If not, they would deposit it at another bank, or pay a debt, or make an investment. In any event, that money would eventually make its way to some bank as a deposit.
Now the bank has another deposit. It will have to set aside 10% of that $900,000, or $90,000, and it can lend out another $810,000. And so on and so on.
That's the magic of fractional reserve banking. It multiplies money.
In the old days receipt money could be exchanged for gold – that's the gold standard, by the way. Lenders lent gold and extended credit by issuing receipts.
But there would come times when depositors would want their gold and there wouldn't be enough to pay them back because it had all been lent out, by means of fractional banking magic.
Needless to say, banks went out of business, panics ensued, and lots of people were ruined.
These same systems were set up over and over again, with almost always the same outcome.
But, eventually, a few things changed.
Eventually, people realized that banks might fail, that reserves could be exhausted. At that point, people's receipt money became worthless. They demanded gold and silver.
So, what did the U.S. and other governments around the world do? They made "legal tender" laws that forced paper money, money they themselves would print, onto the people. It would be used without question "for all debts public and private."
These days, no country backs its paper currency with gold or silver. Money is backed by nothing other than the "full faith and credit" of whatever government is printing that money.
The "full faith and credit" comes, in part, from the ability of the government to tax its citizens and raise money, to shore up the value of the currency. That's called fiat money.
That's today's lesson – the history of currency as it relates to fractional reserve banking, and the dangers of panic. We still use the magical fractional reserve system and we're still subject to all of the panic and ruin that magically comes when it all goes wrong.
But that's just the tip of the money story iceberg.
Governments made legal tender laws to make it illegal not to use their paper money – backed by nothing but promises. But they also granted a bunch of private bankers the right to lend those governments as much money as they "needed."
That's just more magic, and you have to see through it to play the game the way the insiders do.
If you enjoyed this, you're going to love next week's lesson.
Shah Gilani
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(I will note that there are some really good guesses so far, so if you're waiting for more clues you better guess soon... actually I have no idea how good the yardage guesses are because I haven't done the math yet.)
So Monday we hung around the resort, went swimming, went up and down 192, which is one of the tackiest places on earth, and bought some crap. I got Sean a 2007 Disney shirt for $3 since it was the last day of 2007, and talked my niece out of buying clams playing poker for her dad.
The resort was really nice. There were so many creatures right in our back yard. Caitie found another one, this time a very cool tree frog.
It was tiny (and sticky)
We had a great big new year's eve get together in one of the rooms.
I should say that this trip was a gift from my dad and his wife for our entire extended family. He got 3 large condos at the resort, each one not quite as big as our house.
This picture shows my dad and his mom(who lives in Sarasota), Dad's wife and BIL, with Molly laying across them, and my sister and her daughter. That's not even half of the people that were there.
There was food and wine and I knit until I finished the sock:
And then had more wine and played Euchre all night. I have forgotten how very much I enjoy playing cards and need to find a way to keep doing it now that we're back.
Some people didn't make it
This picture of daddy sends the kids into fits of giggles
Caitie and I managed to stay up until midnight and then collapse.
Next day (Tuesday) we drove to Clearwater Beach to visit DH's parents and aunt and uncle. I completely forgot the camera, but it was far too cold for the beach. Their pool was heated and quite warm so there was more swimming, but it was quite the shock getting out of the water with that cold wind.
On the way there and back I began and finished this Dream Swatch head scarf out of some acrylic yarn that my kid's had gifted me. I added an extra row between the drop rows because otherwise the yarn was pooling weirdly (and because I cannot follow a pattern, I just can't).
It's a bit bulkier than I wanted and a little too short for me, so I gave it to Caitie, who loves it.
I will have to make myself another one though, in the blue/green/purple color family, as I really like the pattern and the idea. Maybe I'll try to follow the pattern next time.


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Hard water contains a significant quantity of dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. In general, hard water is not harmful for health. In fact, it may confer some benefits because it is rich in minerals and reduces the solubility of potentially toxic metal ions such as lead and copper. However, there are some industrial applications where hard water may lead to inefficiencies or damage to containers and pipes. In such instances, water softening methods are used. When water is softened, metal cations are exchanged for sodium ions.
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The most common technique to determine the hardness of water is by looking at sud formation with soap. There is less lather formation when soap is used with hard water compared to soft water. Instead a white precipitate (soap scum) is produced. Another way in which water manifests its hardness is scaling i.e. forming deposits through calcification that clog plumbing. These scales are usually white because calcium and magnesium are the most common sources of hardness in water. In swimming pools, a cloudy or milky appearance characterizes hard water.
What causes hardness in water?
A high concentration of multivalent cations (i.e. charge greater than 1+) leads to hardness in the water. Calcium and magnesium ( Ca2+ and Mg2+) are the most common sources. Water usually collects these minerals from the ground as it flows. Rainwater and distilled water are soft.
Temporary vs Permanent Hardness of Water
Hardness that cannot be removed by boiling the water is called permanent hardness. Temporary water hardness is caused by the presence of bicarbonate minerals (calcium bicarbonate and magnesium bicarbonate). Boiling causes the formation of carbonate from the bicarbonate and precipitates it out, leaving soft water upon cooling. Permanent water hardness is usually caused by chlorides or calcium and magnesium sulfates. Note that permanent hardness is not really permanent in that it can also be softened (just not by boiling).
Hard and Soft Water Classification
A single-number scale cannot describe hardness of water accurately because the behavior of hardness depends upon a variety of factors such as minerals in the water, pH and temperature. The U.S. Geological Survey uses the following ranges of measurements to classify water into hard and soft water:
Effects of Hard Water
While hard water does not have an adverse effect on human health, it can leave spots and film on dishes and bathtubs and be more damaging to household appliances. It can leave deposits, called "scale," that clog plumbing and impair the flow of heat in boilers, leading to overheating.
Drinking Water
Hard water is not considered to be dangerous to one's health, and it is perfectly healthy to drink. However, the minerals found in hard water can be detected in the taste, and so some people may find that it is slightly bitter, whereas soft water has a very pure, although occasionally very slightly salty taste. Some studies have shown that water hardness up to 170 mg/L can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in men but the WHO has reviewed the evidence and not found it to be conclusive and other studies have shown the correlation to be weak.[1]
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Hair washed in hard water can feel sticky and look dull. Studies also suggest that hard water can cause an increase in eczema in children. This is because the minerals in hard water can dry out skin and hair. Hard water will cause treatments such as perms and dyes to fade faster and can cause a flaky scalp and hair breakage.
Soft water, however, can leave hair feeling oily and unclear, and hair washed in soft water has little volume.
Hard Water Treatment: How is water softened?
Hard water can be "softened" by reducing the concentration of calcium, magnesium and other minerals. Temporary hardness of water can be treated either by boiling it or by adding lime (calcium hydroxide). Permanent hardness of water can also be treated with ion-exchange resins in which hardness ions (Ca, Mg and other metallic cations) are exchanged for sodium ions. Chemicals such as (chelators) may also be used as water softeners. Citric acid is used in soap, shampoo, and laundry detergents to soften water.
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You probably saw Jurassic World. I'm not saying that because I've been watching you (though, really, you should change that shirt). I'm saying that because the box office haul that film brought in was so huge I'm sure that you- and even your dog– saw the dang thing. The reboot-within-a-sequel made $1.7 billion dollars worldwide, and will naturally get a sequel. Jurassic World 2 will be helmed by a fellow named J.A. Bayona (A Monster Calls), who'll be taking the reins from Colin Trevorrow- who is now slated to direct Star Wars: Episode IX. Bayona, who's new to the series, offered some insight into how he's approaching Jurassic World 2.
In a chat with Cinema Blend, Bayona revealed how he expects the film to simultaneously be Jurassic World 2 and Jurassic Park 5. If you'll recall, the first film was definitely a continuation of the original series, but it was packed with new characters and placed the series on a fairly new storyline trajectory. Aside from B.D. Wong, the cast had no real connection to the previous ones either. So Bayona asked if Jurassic World 2 will continue to press in new directions, or if it will also try to contribute to the overall arc that began in Jurassic Park.
Here's his response:
"That's a good question! I think somehow it's both. It's a very good question, and what we're doing is a sequel to Jurassic World, but it's definitely the fifth chapter of a longer saga. It's very interesting. It's always tricky, but you need to find a balance in what people expect to find, and the new stuff you're bringing to the story. And I think the story is looking for a connection between Jurassic World and Jurassic Park — more than what Jurassic World did."
Bayona is known for films that are a little more hard hitting, a little deeper, and a little more intense. His previous credits include The Impossible, and The Orphanage. The original Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg, had a more contemplative tone that Jurassic World. Spielberg wanted to tell a rollicking adventure story that also asked questions about humanity. There were themes in there about humanity overstepping its boundaries, messing with nature, hubris, greed, and the double-edged sword of major technological breakthroughs.
Jurassic World had some of that in its DNA, but it was mainly a popcorn-ready summer blockbuster. It was lighter and fluffier than Spielberg's first film in the series. One has to wonder if Bayona's comments above point to the idea that he'd like to continue exploring the headier ideas of Spielberg's film while advancing the new threads that were introduced in Jurassic World. Based on what the Spanish filmmaker has done in the past, that'd be my guess. He doesn't strike me as the "mindless summer action flick" type of guy, and would probably only sign on for something like this if he has a chance to tell an interesting story.
On a more superficial level, something Bayona could do with Jurassic World 2 is bring back a member of the original cast to help tie things together. People sure do love nostalgia.
Cinema Blend also asked about the plot of the sequel, following remarks last year from Trevorrow that the escape of Wong's character on a helicopter in the last film will loom large in Jurassic World 2. Trevorrow also mentioned that the sequel could explore the idea of "dinosaur proliferation"- as in, the idea that the creatures could start to reproduce and expand their reach considerably.
Bayona said:
"Sure. I think what this film does is it's the second chapter of the story that started in Jurassic World, and it's open to a third chapter too. It's very interesting in the way that we're approaching the story, and where we are leading the story. We're leading the story to a place that the audience is not expecting, and that's always exciting when you do a sequel."
So Bayona doesn't directly address Trevorrow's hints about Jurassic World 2's plot, but he did start his answer with "Sure," so it would appear that those will be a part of what is explored. Though, I have to admit, his assurance that they're taking the story to an unexpected place sounds way more exciting to me than what Trevorrow mentioned last year.
There was nothing that was particularly new or exciting about Jurassic World, and it was one of those films that I'd forgotten about by the time I stepped out of the theater. Bayona is an exciting young filmmaker, so I'm very much looking forward to where he takes Jurassic World 2.
What do you think of Bayona's comments about the dinosaur sequel?
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Plans for homes near Cheltenham racecourse get go-ahead
Outline plans for up to 380 houses and flats near Cheltenham racecourse have been approved by the borough council's planning committee.
The plans for the Starvehall Farm site and Prestbury Playing Fields, which faced strong opposition from residents, were voted through by 10 votes to four.
Concerns included heavy traffic on a new link road, and loss of open space.
But Gloucestershire County Council, which owns the land, has said the plans reflect local views.
'Disappointed and distressed'
Councillor Bernard Fisher, who voted in favour, said it was not an easy decision to make.
But he said: "I didn't think the opposition had a strong enough case if Gloucestershire County Council, who are making the proposal, took us to appeal."
Cheltenham Borough Council had received more than 200 objections to the plans.
Prestbury Parish Council had said it was "disappointed and distressed" by them.
Councillor Fisher dismissed the objection that the land had been used for recreation for more than two decades, saying: "It hasn't been used for sport for a number of years."
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Sweet dates and walnuts with a hint of cinnamon all in a fluffy white loaf
I fell in love with Date and Walnut Bread about this time last year when my mum's partner brought some back from the local bakery after work. I then proceeded to eat about half of it, as it was or covered in butter and toasted. This is my effort to recreate the same taste sensation, with the addition of a sweet honey glaze to give it a nice shiny finish. Lots of you loved my Cinnamon and Raisin Jumble Loaf post, so I've tossed in a little cinnamon here too – hope you like it!
The recipe makes one large loaf and will be all done in about two hours, so there's no excuse not to try baking it! It's pretty quick in the bread world with just 5 easy steps! If you're after more bread recipes, filled, flavoured, or plain, just click here for my bread list and browse to your heart's content.
For the loaf:
500g strong bread flour
75g dates, roughly chopped
75g walnuts, roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
7g sachet of fast action yeast
7g ground salt
300ml lukewarm water
1 tablespoon honey
For the glaze:
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of boiling water
1. In a large mixing bowl combine the bread flour, chopped dates and walnuts, and cinnamon and stir until evenly distributed. On one side of the bowl then add the salt, adding the yeast to the other.
2. In a measuring jug combine the lukewarm water with the tablespoon of honey and stir to combine. Make a well in the middle of the flour mix and add the water, using your hand to bring the dough together.
3. Knead for 5-10 minutes until the dough has slightly shiny smooth sides and is nice and stretchy. Make sure it's in a roundish shape, as this will be the only shaping you do for your loaf. Try to make sure no dates/walnuts are peeping out of the top. As the loaf cooks and rises, some will naturally move to the top but if they're there from the start they risk burning. Pop into an oiled bowl, lightly cover and leave to proof in a warm spot until doubled in size. This usually takes about an hour, so about 2/3 of the way through preheat your fan oven to 180'C and flour a baking tray.
4. Once proofed, place the dough onto the tray, cut a shallow cross in the top to release some steam as the bread cooks, and then place the tray into the oven. Throw some water onto the bottom of the oven. This will create steam which gives your bread a beautiful crust. Bake at 180'C for about 30-35 minutes until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when you tap the bottom of it.
5. Remove from the oven and brush with the honey glaze. Make this by mixing honey with a little hot water until of a runny consistency that you can spread across your loaf using a pastry brush. Allow to cool and then tuck in!I like mine best served warm or toasted with lots of melted butter, perfect either for breakfast or tea time!
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Violence mars Roosters' demolition of Dogs
Crowd violence has overshadowed the Sydney Roosters' 35-0 win over the embattled Canterbury Bulldogs in the National Rugby League (NRL) match at Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night.
Police and the NRL are investigating after half a dozen fights broke out in the stands.
At least two police officers were injured and a group of supporters has been taken into custody.
Bottles were thrown onto the playing arena by Bulldogs fans and the game was briefly stopped.
With allegations of sexual assault and news of a positive drug test by one its players plaguing the Bulldogs, NRL boss David Gallop says the club can ill afford the latest drama.
"That club doesn't need misbehaviour by its fans at the moment and I would hope the club sends that message back to their fans over the next couple of days," he said.
Mr Gallops said misbehaving fans face life bans and the club could be fined.
Bulldogs captain Steve Price has appealed to all fans to behave.
Meanwhile father of two and Roosters supporter Andrew White said he was outraged by the crowd's behaviour.
"We've never seen anything like this in our lives," he said.
"The amount of violence and aggression and hysteria after the game was just unbelievable."
On the field
Off-field distractions clearly took their toll on the Bulldogs, who trailed the Roosters 18-0 at half-time.
The Roosters, on the other hand, made few errors and came ready play.
Anthony Minichiello (16th and 20th) and Chris Walker (3rd and 44th) both crossed the tryline twice for the Roosters.
Minichiello, in particular, was outstanding. He should have crossed for a third try but was denied by some desperate defence from Bulldogs full-back Luke Patten in the 71st minute.
Chris Flannery and Justin Hodges were the other try scorers for the Roosters, while captain Brad Fittler kicked a field goal.
Craig Fitzgibbon booted four goals from four attempts and Walker also made one conversion.
The closest the Bulldogs came to scoring was in the 63rd minute when Sonny-Bill Williams was held up over the line.
It was the Bulldogs' first loss of the season and ended a bad week for the club in which chief executive Steve Mortimer resigned.
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U.S. Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that separate facilities based on race are constitutional as long as the facilities are equal.
September — Little Rock Senior High School opens. NY Times reports $1.5 million construction cost is most expensive in U.S. history.
Fall — Dunbar High School opens for black students. Total cost is $400,000.
Little Rock Senior High School is renamed Little Rock Central High School.
May 17 — U.S. Supreme Court rules in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
May 22 — Little Rock School Board declares it will comply with the Supreme Court's decision when the court outlines method to be followed and time to be allowed.
Aug. 23 — NAACP petitions Little Rock School Board for immediate integration.
May 24 — Little Rock School Board adopts Blossom Plan (named for Superintendent Virgil T. Blossom) of gradual integration beginning at the high school level in September 1957.
May 31 — U.S. Supreme Court, in Brown II, calls for implementing desegregation "with all deliberate speed."
Feb. 8 — NAACP files federal court lawsuit, Aaron v. Cooper, on behalf of 33 black children denied admittance to four white Little Rock schools.
Aug. 28 — U.S. District Judge John E. Miller dismisses Aaron v. Cooper and says Little Rock School Board has acted in "utmost good faith" in preparing for gradual integration.
April 29 — Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis upholds Judge Miller's dismissal of Aaron v. Cooper but retains jurisdiction, making the Blossom Plan a court mandate.
Aug. 29 — Pulaski County Chancellor Murray Reed grants temporary injunction against school integration sought by Mothers League of Central High School.
Aug. 30 — U.S. District Judge Ronald Davies nullifies Reed's ruling and orders School Board to proceed with gradual integration plan and opening of school Sept. 3, 1957.
Sept. 2 (Labor Day) — Gov. Orval E. Faubus calls out Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine black students from entering Central High School. He states in televised speech that he is acting to prevent violence and cites "information" that caravans of automobiles, filled with white supremacists, are headed toward Little Rock. School Board orders the nine black students who had registered at Central not to attempt to attend school.
Sept. 3 — Judge Davies orders desegregation to start Sept. 4; Faubus orders National Guard to remain at Central.
Sept. 4 — Nine black students attempt to enter Central, but are turned away by National Guard. Faubus telegraphs President Dwight D. Eisenhower to stop "unwarranted interference of federal agents."
Sept. 20 — Judge Davies rules Faubus has not used the National Guard to preserve law and order, and orders removal of troops unless they protect the nine black students as they enter the school. Faubus removes the National Guard.
Sept. 23 — Angry mob of more than 1,000 whites curse and fight in front of Central as Little Rock police escort nine black students inside. Police later remove the nine from the school for their safety.
Sept. 24 — Twelve-hundred members of the 101st Airborne Division, the "Screaming Eagles" of Fort Campbell, Ky., roll into Little Rock. Eisenhower places Arkansas National Guard under federal orders.
Sept. 25 — Under military escort, the nine black children re-enter Central High School.
Sept. 26 — Faubus, in televised address, states: "We are now an occupied territory. Evidence of the naked force of the federal government is here apparent in these unsheathed bayonets in the backs of schoolgirls ..."
Jan. 8 — Jim Johnson of Crossett, a segregationist leader, files a proposed amendment to the state constitution authorizing school districts facing court-ordered desegregation to close their schools.
May 25 — Ernest Green becomes first black student to graduate from Central High School, as police and federal troops stand by.
June 21 — U.S. District Judge Harry Lemley grants a delay in integration of Little Rock schools until January 1961, stating that the black students have a constitutional right to attend white schools, but the "time has not come for them to enjoy that right."
Sept. 12 — U.S. Supreme Court rules Little Rock must continue with its integration plan. School Board orders the high schools to open Sept. 15. Faubus signs a school closing bill and orders the four Little Rock high schools closed as of Sept. 15.
Sept. 18 — Faubus announces plan for private schools, citing an 1875 statute allowing for "a private school to be taught in the district schoolhouse during such time as the said house is not occupied by a public school."
Sept. 27 — Little Rock voters decide 19,470 to 7,561 in special election to oppose
immediate integration of public schools.
Sept. 29 — School Board leases closed schools to the Private School Corporation (PSC), but, within hours, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks the transaction.
May 5 — Segregationist members of the School Board try to fire 44 teachers and administrators because of "integrationist tendencies." The three moderate School Board members walk out of the board meeting.
May 8 — Women's Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools and local businessmen form committee to Stop This Outrageous Purge (STOP).
May 25 — Three segregationists are voted off the School Board in a recall election; the three moderates are retained.
Aug. 12 — Little Rock public high schools reopen, nearly a month early.
Little Rock School District shifts to a "freedom of choice" plan which allows students to attend any school they want.
Group of black parents file a federal court lawsuit, Clark v. Board of Education, saying their children are being denied access to white schools.
Little Rock School District begins busing white and black students to schools in an effort to comply with desegregation orders,
Little Rock School District files suit to consolidate the three school districts in Pulaski County, citing difficulties in its attempt to achieve integration.
U.S. District Judge Henry Woods orders consolidation of the three districts in Pulaski County.
The three school districts in Pulaski County reach settlement in consolidation case that Judge Woods finds unacceptable. Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overrules Woods and approves the settlement.
U.S. District Judge William R. Wilson declares Little Rock School District "unitary," or desegregated, and releases it from federal court supervision.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
UFO Watch: Suit Jacket
So for the conference I ran in March 16-17 I had the idea of maybe making a new suit-like outfit to wear. My time was limited as I was needing to work on the weekends, so I wasn't totally optimistic (especially considering that jacket tailoring is not my usual type of sewing), but I figured I'd give it the college try.
I decided to cut into some really nice fabric I got at Paron about a year ago when I went to NYC to see Xanadu. It's a gorgeous color of crosswoven teal and peach that has a lot of depth. The fabric content is a scrumptious silk/cotton/wool/lycra.
I love the idea of dresses with matching jackets. I say idea because (1) I have never actually made or owned such an item, (2) I never wear jackets unless I'm speaking or meeting with opposing counsel, and (3) I really hate making jackets. There are so many steps involved and it's such a time-consuming project for something that I never wear and resent wearing when I do. I don't know why I hate having to dress in suits so much but I really, really do!
I actually finished the dress, BWOF 05-2008-128. I'd been wanting to make that one since the issue first came out, and when considering what would be a nice looking sheath to go with a jacket it immediately popped into mind. It actually didn't take unduly long and is indeed very cute. But I didn't get a chance to wear it because I did not have time to finish the jacket.
For the jacket, I was drawn to BWOF 12-2008-116. I like the shoulder princess lines (easier to ease in a heavier fabric than an armscye princess) and the single button closure, which will make the most of the fact that I'm wearing a dress underneath. A jacket that closes higher up makes it hard to tell if it's a dress or a skirt.
I actually got pretty far on the jacket. I traced it and cut it out, which was quite a chore because I wanted to make the dress, jacket, *and* a skirt out of my not quite 4 yards. My reasoning for this was that I didn't want to feel like I could only wear the dress when I was also wearing the jacket. So if I had a skirt to go with the jacket, it wouldn't render the jacket useless to wear the dress more often and have it look noticeably worn/faded with the jacket. But getting all the pieces for all three items to fit onto the fabric was a huge challenge (and the skirt will have an interesting "design feature").
OK, done. Then I fused all the pieces, which is another boring chore. Then I sewed the body seams of the jacket and found it to be HUGE. I had to grade down a size because the smallest size is 36, which is fine and I did so at the tracing stage. The style doesn't look oversized but really it was gigantic. I had to take in all the seams 1/4" (meaning 1/2 inch total per seam) and I think it's still a little big. Ugh. It was a lot of ripping.
The next step was to put in the welt pockets with flaps, something I've not done before and I just ran out of steam. I was too stressed about the conference to undertake such a stressful sewing endeavor. And I am not at all confident that it's going to end up fitting well or looking good.
I have basically done nothing since (I made the pocket flaps, that's it), and it's been over a month.
However, I now have a speech to give on May 7 and am trying to motivate myself to turn this from a UFO back into a Work In Progress.
Things left to do
-Mark pocket placement and do all the fiddly markings on the welts etc.
-Put in welt pockets with flaps.
-Sew shoulder seams
-Figure out collar and facing
-Cut out lining (double/triple/quadruple ugh, as I have chosen a beautiful but fiddly silk that squirms around while I'm trying to cut it)
-Construct lining
-Insert lining
This is sort of compounded because I have not been sewing too much lately. In my end of year post from last year I said I might experiment with sewing less and I've been doing this. I'm not being any more productive in any other area of my life (*ahem* cleaning) so I don't know if I'm serving any particular end. It's not really a lack of mojo, it's just a slowdown. I don't want to feel obligated to something that is supposed to be a fun hobby! And since I'm not sewing as much as usual, I'm not interested in something tedious, drawn out, difficult, fiddly, and draining like a jacket.
But it would be nice to wear it May 7.
I will make a goal of doing the pockets this weekend. I will be at a volunteer event all day Saturday, but I should be able to find enough time the other days to do the pockets.
It will be a (re)start.
16 comments:
- Myra said...
Good luck with it, did you post the dress?
- April 23, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- Christina said...
I want to believe, too! You have done so much of the jacket already, you'll definitely be able to finish in time.
- April 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM
- Adelaide B said...
I always want to want to make a jacket, but I never do. I sympathize whole-heartedly. However, you are almost done and it would be sad if you did not finish. Do a little bit at a time, and maybe it won't feel like such a chore. Good Luck!
- April 23, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Well, you could leave the pockets off. Would be faster. Could just wear the dress and chuck the jacket. Or pull up your bootstraps and just decide to do it. Doesn't really matter in the scope of life which one you do. So do what ever sounds the best and don't worry about it. At least the dress is finished. Wear it with a sweater. I bet that color will look great on you and give a conservative outfit some of your unique flair. Let's see the dress.
- April 23, 2009 at 2:19 PM
- Katharine in Brussels said...
Hi Trena--I concur completely on jackets! As a teacher I never have to meet opposing council so there's even less motivation for me to make one. Love your UFO graphic! It was a chore to cut and fuse all those pieces at once, but you keep plugging along--good on you. I too have noticed that BWOF's size 36 is unreasonably large in the shoulders for the intended size range. I have a 33" high bust and did a size 34 just in case, but had to take out over an inch! It's really not your imaginatin that Burda is big. Sending you motivation from chocolateland!
- April 23, 2009 at 2:28 PM
- Little Hunting Creek said...
I can't talk, I have three UFOs on my desk now, looking at me and making me feel guilty. Good luck!
- April 23, 2009 at 5:26 PM
- gwensews said...
I feel about sewing as I do about reading a book--if I don't enjoy the first part of either, I don't feel obligated to finish it.
Sewing is supposed to be fun. Challenging--yes, of course--that's keeps one motivated and excited. But, when sewing becomes a chore or a dread-the joy is gone.
Make what you love!
- April 23, 2009 at 7:54 PM
- Capital Sew and Sew said...
Bring it to the next DC Threads sewing lounge and FINISH IT WITH FRIENDS!!!!
Good luck!
- April 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
OMG you see it too?! The HOPE of a project getting done?! Well I see it too so it must be true. Good luck on the jacket
- April 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM
- Sew4Fun said...
I believe, Scully. :) That poster made me lol. I'm a big, geeky X-Files fan from way back. You even have the red hair. :) Good luck with the jacket.
- April 23, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Faye Lewis said...
Hey, thanks for offering to trace for me. Angela is going to send the mag. I'm excited again!
- April 23, 2009 at 9:57 PM
I love the jacket, and hope to see it soon, but there's times you're not feeling it and that makes it a chore.
- April 24, 2009 at 1:16 AM
- Vicki said...
Good luck. Me, I love jackets and have wanted to make them for a long time. (one day I will, really....). That style of jacket looks very versatile but not very you. Not nearly cute enough. Perhaps that is the problem.
- April 24, 2009 at 6:13 AM
- Uta said...
Good luck with the jacket! Maybe you also have to let go of some perfectionism...? (Not that I doubt you'd make it perfect!) Unlike you, I love the put-togetherness a jacket affords me, so I'd better master the technique!
- April 24, 2009 at 3:33 PM
- Reethi said...
Its actually odd that you think you haven't been sewing as much, because as someone who's been reading your blog atleast since last year, I'm amazed how much you are sewing (and actually feel like you are sewing more? maybe just posting more?) Anyhoo, I've a jacket in the UFO pile, and maybe this post will inspire me to pull it out and make it work.
- April 24, 2009 at 5:57 PM
- Sue said...
I have just finished a jacket class and enjoyed making it much mre than I expected! Sometimes when you hit a speed bump (the pockets) you do just need to set a goal to do those without thinking any further ahead. Hopefully by the time they are done, you will be right back into it again!
- April 28, 2009 at 6:48 AM


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There always seems to be some sort of fashion rules about what you can and can't wear, and when you can and can't wear it. The more I think about it, the more it makes me want to flaunt the rules and go against the grain, to suit me and my style. It's always been said that white shouldn't be worn after summer, but when your wardrobe consists primarily of pale neutral colours, it's quite the task trying to find season appropriate clothing, especially with the varied weather we are used to. I've decided to prove a point to show that white can be worn in the autumn, and it's got me quite excited at the prospect of being able to utilise the majority of my wardrobe.
I'm not sure if you may have noticed, but I have a thing for midi skirts at the moment. It's a trend that may go out of fashion quickly for the masses but for me, it's absolutely perfect. With my shape and height, as well as age, I find a midi skirt to not only be stylish and sophisticated, but flattering on my curves. The midi skirt sits on my waist, the narrowest part of my body, whilst skimming my hips and muffin top, and falls just after my knee to give the illusion of slim legs. This white midi skirt was from H&M in the summer, so it's no longer available in all sizes, but Missguided have a very similar one. A classic black camisole works well with the white, and a statement necklace from Dan Frank brings the attention to that area, taking the focus away from other areas.
To toughen up the femininity of the midi skirt, and to take the weather into consideration, I've pulled my favourite autumnal piece from my wardrobe. This Laura Scott Leather Jacket has been my top buy of this year, and I've really had the money's worth out of it so far. Having lost some weight over the last few months, it's now quite loose on, meaning that I can layer up underneath when it moves into the winter months. Worn zipped up, or left open, the biker style collarless jacket is edgy and looks smart. In the past, I've struggled with biker jackets due to the length, but the Laura Scott sits just on my hips and doesn't cut me off in the middle.
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Old Town Square, the heart of Prague`s historic center, includes numerous memorable sites, most notably the famed Astronomical Clock, the pure Gothic Tyn Church and the Jan Hus memorial. From the square, we will head past the old building of Charles University, one of the oldest in Europe, to the Estates Theatre where Mozart`s opera Don Giovanni was first performed. The Jewish Quarter is situated between the river and the square and its well preserved synagogues, old cemetery and Franz Kafka`s birthplace make it one of the most interesting areas of the city. The New Town was founded in the 14th. century but most of it was modernized. The main attraction here is Wenceslas Square, Prague`s former horse market. This historic boulevard with its numerous stalls, restaurants, Art Nouveau hotels as well as quaint parks and arcades in its vicinity is the very center of the modern city.
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Karlstejn belongs to the most remarkable and picturesque Gothic castles in Bohemia. Founded in the 14 century by Charles IV, this fortress housed the Crown Jewels and Charles' collection of Holy Relics, was several times under siege but never fell. No wonder, its walls are up to 9 m thick! Karlstejn was rebuilt in Renaissance style in the 16 century and then completely renovated in the late 1800s. Its beautiful romantic setting and proximity to Prague makes it a popular destination. Duration: 6 hrs.
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Ryan V.
Lesson Details
Ryan teaches
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- June 2005
Woodwind specialist Ryan hails from Aurora, Colorado, and is based in the Denver/Boulder, CO area. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree at the University of Colorado, where he serves as the Graduate Teaching Assistant for the saxophone studio. He also holds a Master of Music Degree in Saxophone from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and graduated summa cum laude from Colorado State University with Bachelor's Degrees in Music Performance and Education. An extremely in-demand private instructor, Ryan's students have been selected to principal chairs in such ensembles as the Colorado All-State Band and Jazz Band, Northern Kentucky Honor Band, Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble, and many more. Equally comfortable in classical, jazz, popular, and sacred settings, Ryan has shared the stage with Fareed Haque, Matt Wilson, Greg Gisbert, The Lettermen, and many others. Ryan performs regularly with the TomaScoyk Duo, the Black Diamond Quartet, and the Promethean Quartet, whose debut album "Through Adam's Fall" was released in 2013. Ryan's newest recording project, "Somewhere Between," will be released in early 2016. Equally split as a performer and educator, Ryan is an energetic and innovative teacher, as well as an experienced music arranger and recording engineer.+ Read More
Recording EngineerAug 2012 - Present
• Recording engineer for student recitals, auditions, and demo recordings.
• Extensive use of Logic Pro 9 for recording, editing, and mastering.
• Recorded and mastered several full-length CD's, including the Promethean Quartet's debut album Through Adam's Fall.
Business Manager, Baritone Saxophonist, and Staff ArrangerAug 2012 - Present
• Organizes performances and auditions, as well as managing the group's finances.
• Developed the group's educational outreach program, including at 5-state tour of performances and masterclasses for students from sixth grade through graduate school.
• Arranged several new works for this ensemble, including a quartet reduction of Percy Grainger's iconic band work, Lincolnshire Posy.
Woodwind SpecialistJun 2005 - Present
• Saxophone, clarinet, and flute lessons, and well as instruction in jazz improvisation
• Taught for the elite CCM Preparatory Department, 2012-Present
• Studio includes up to 16 elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Students given the opportunity to perform in solo and chamber recitals several times throughout the year, including a regularly rehearsing quartet for the most advanced students.
• Woodwind Specialist for Grandview High School, Cooper High School, and Huntington High School
Director of Contemporary MusicAug 2009 - Aug 2012
• Directed and performed with a 10-piece ensemble during the alternative worship service.
• Incorporated jazz and Latin influences into traditional worship music.
• Organized rehearsals and communication between band members.
• Arranged music for special events, including a fundraiser for wildfire relief in Northern Colorado with a gospel choir, band, and horn section.
Head Male CounselorJul 2009 - Jul 2012
• Oversaw the safekeeping of approximately 150 male students.
• Assisted in developing the inaugural RMSMC advanced institute, which included coaching a chamber group and teaching lessons for 12 of the most advanced students.
• Taught jazz classes, and conducted sectionals and rehearsals.
• Performed with the Faculty Jazz Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet.
Doctor of Musical ArtsJun 2015 - Present
Master of MusicAug 2012 - Apr 2014
Bachelor of MusicAug 2007 - Dec 2011
Bachelor of Music EducationAug 2007 - Dec 2011
K-12 Teaching LicenseSep 2014
K-12 Teaching LicenseDec 2011
Music Concentration
Top ScoresMar 2014
FinalistApr 2013
Faculty Award for Outstanding Academic PerformanceMay 2011
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor SocietyMay 2011
National Merit ScholarJun 2007
Music Teachers National AssociationJan 2012
The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.+ Read More
National Association for Music EducationAug 2008
Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world's largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.+ Read More
North American Saxophone AllianceMar 2008
The North American Saxophone Alliance is an organization made up of individuals who share a common interest in the saxophone. Members include professional performers, university professors, public school teachers, students of all levels, and others who have an interest in the saxophone. In addition to the Alliance's emphasis on disseminating information concerning the saxophone, the organization also works to provide opportunities for its members to make music, fostering fellowship among saxophone enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.+ Read More
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Ryan really knows how to play sax. I feel confident that he'll be able to help me play better.
He is very easy to learn from and thorough. He was able to help my kids out. Recommend!
I whole-heartedly recommend Ryan as a private instructor. My middle school-aged son had enjoyed learning to play saxophone in his school band, but towards the end of his 1st year was getting bored by the slow pace. After beginning lessons w Ryan (through the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music) his interest, enthusiasm & skill improved dramatically & he began to excel as a musician. Ryan was soon guiding him through more complicated compositions, and the joy of playing was evident every time my son picked up his sax. With Ryan's training, he learned to prepare for auditions, and as a result has won a seat (and solos!) in several State & city select bands, jazz ensembles and every group his school has to offer.
Ryan's personality was a great fit for my son. He's very professional, while being completely approachable, patient & encouraging, and his love of music is passed along to his students. His versatility & broad knowledge of musical genres allow him to introduce new directions for his students to explore. With Ryan, my son studied classical compositions and also deepened his interest in Jazz. The chance to work with Ryan on his improv skills was very valuable to him...it brought a new level of confidence & comfort to his playing.
I would recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a private music instructor, either for themselves or for their son or daughter!
My daughter's school has had 2 band directors in as many years. And while the new director is good, I didn't think he had time for individual students when starting this new job. He was busy with marching band, concert band, jazz band, pep band, concerts, etc. My daughter was frustrated and ready to quit music (band). I choose Ryan to tutor my daughter one-on-one. I'm so glad I did. After only a few months now, but her skills have greatly increased. She shows more knowledge, confidence, and ability than after a whole year of school band! She knows scales and can play songs that her band hasn't started yet. In less than 4 months, she went from barely playing scales and a couple songs to playing almost anything in her music book. She now gets straight A's in band and loves to play. Ryan is very skilled at teaching many instruments. He knows how to explain concepts at the students' level, and makes lessons fun. I would highly recommend hiring Ryan to teach your child.+ Read More
My son started taking private lessons from Ryan while Ryan was still an undergraduate music student at Colorado State University. Ryan's personable teaching style and enthusiasm contributed to my son's own enthusiasm for playing the saxophone. He taught my son both classic and jazz music. His own love for music comes through his teaching, and he instilled in my son the desire to explore and experiment on his own. Ryan is a truly inspirational music teacher, who develops an easy rapport with his students and encourages them to greater accomplishments.+ Read More
I am the Music Therapist at a school for students with Developmental Disabilities in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ryan visited our school to introduce woodwind instruments to the students and perform a concert as a part of our Performing Arts Enrichment program. He has a very natural and engaging presence that absolutely gripped our students' attention. He taught beautifully structured and energetic group lessons showcasing the history, mechanism, and range of every instrument in the woodwind family as well as gracefully fielded an onslaught of exuberant questions! For a full hour long performance, our students hung on Ryan's every word and every note in a way that the staff had never seen before! It was an absolute pleasure to have Ryan volunteer at our school and share his outstanding passion, excitement, and talent with our students. Months later, staff and students alike are still buzzing about Ryan's presentation! We cannot wait for his return to the school!+ Read More
Ryan taught my son for a little over a year while Ryan was finishing up his undergraduate work at CSU. Ryan is the rare individual who is extremely musically gifted as well as having the talent and patience to teach. My son has been fortunate enough to make the Colorado All-State Jazz band for three years (he is a senior) in no small part due to the time and effort he spent with Ryan. I highly recommend him as a teacher.+ Read More