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APDA's Mission
The mission of the American Portable Diagnostics Association (APDA) is to promote, educate and advocate for portable diagnostics on behalf of its members and their patients, the frail, elderly and disabled, as a key strategy in our nation's effort to achieve the Triple Aim: Improving Care, Improving Health, and Reducing Costs.
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- APDA is recognized as a model health care trade association that stands for excellence in training and educating its members in best practices for the purpose of delivering high quality diagnostic care at a fair price while working with all stakeholders to lower the overall cost of care.
- APDA educates the public and policy makers at the federal and state level on the value of portable diagnostic services.
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Theme park mishaps are among the most tragic accidents that occur in our society. For one thing, they take place for the duration of occasions when folks are meant to get experiencing by themselves. For an additional matter, they may be often frightening and agonizing. In an ideal environment, these mishaps would hardly ever come about. Within the serious entire world, everything we can easily do is always to glance within the most common reasons behind these accidents and do our best to prevent them. Five standard brings about for mishaps at theme parks are journey malfunctions, personnel mistakes, dangers to the house, problems with other visitors and not enough warning by readers check my source.
The concept park incidents that almost all of us are frightened of are classified as the experience malfunctions. We've got all listened to horror tales about cables breaking and riders plummeting to their deaths or limbs finding lower off when rides really don't get the job done correctly. These incidents scare us for the reason that they appear both equally senseless and predictable. Over the a person hand, these rides are intended to get harmless as well as the mishaps should not occur. On the other hand, the majority of the enjoyment of rides emanates from the adrenaline hurry that you get when tempting loss of life. We would like to imagine that we can easily tempt destiny without basically finding hurt. These accidents make us imagine usually.
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Recognition and rewards are the top 2 things that motivate employees; so, why leave them out of learning strategies? This is where gamification for corporate training fits in. In this article, I share 5 killer examples of gamification in the workplace.
Gamification In The Workplace: 5 Examples How It Is Reshaping Corporate TrainingBefore we discuss about gamification in the corporate world and online training, let's define what an eLearning gamified experience is.
What Is Gamification In eLearning?Gamification refers to integration of gaming elements in eLearning to craft a highly effective and engaging learning experience. When used adequately, gamification can encourage learners to apply their learning on the job, by challenging them with real-life situations in a controlled environment.more


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In the past decade, there has been a dramatic growth in research examining the development of emotion from a physiological perspective. However, this widespread use of physiological measures to study emotional development coexists with relatively few guiding principles, thus reducing opportunities to move the field forward in innovative ways. The goal of this monograph is to present the state of the
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"Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!"
Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowell and Kim Hunter star in director Franklin J. Schaffner's 1968 sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes, adapted by Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone) and Michael Wilson from Pierre Boule's novel La Planète des Singes. Planet of the Apes had a huge social and cultural impact upon its release and in the decades following, winning an Academy Award (for John Chambers' groundbreaking, convincing simian prosthetic work) and spawning several sequels, two television series, and even a franchise reboot. Though the camp factor is totally undeniable, the film manages to hold sway by virtue of a compelling story that's self-aware enough to be as funny as it is dramatic, its thought-provoking questions about humanity, modern society, and culture as relevant in 2016 as ever.
In one of his best-known performances, Charlton Heston is George Taylor, one of several astronauts on a long, long space mission whose spaceship crash-lands on a remote planet that seems to be devoid of intelligent life. Taylor soon learns that he is not alone, and that the planet is ruled by a highly intelligent race of talking, thinking, reasoning apes who hold court over a multilayered, civilization as politically complex as the one he came from. Adding to the overall strangeness of the alien planet is that it is the human beings who are the grunting, inarticulate primates that live their lives confined to cages. When ape leader Dr. Zaius (Maurice Evans) discovers that the captive Taylor has the power of speech, he reacts in horror and insists that the astronaut be killed while sympathetic ape scientists Cornelius (Roddy McDowell) and Dr. Zira (Kim Hunter) risk their lives to protect him.
Planet of the Apes (Franklin J. Schaffner, 1968 / 112 mins / G) | Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are imprisoned in pens. The stunned trio soon discover that these highly intellectual simians can not only walk upright and talk, but that they even have an established, complex class system and political structure as defined as the one on Earth. Things go even more awry when one of the ape leaders learn that these "foreign humans" are intelligent, and therefor a threat.


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For those Radio Amateurs lacking space to install a full size 50MHz beam, then this 5/8λ Ground Plane design offers a simple and very effective antenna solution. Whilst some Internet critics fail to grasp, matching is made easy in the design process when using K6STI's AOP and symbolic dimensions. Along with the K6STI Single-Layer Air-Core Inductance Calculator!
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Rats have plagued mankind for centuries. In fact, the rat is the most successful mammal after humans. They are one of the hardest pests to get rid of because of their intelligence, agility and ability to breed rapidly. Rats have no problem with flooding, for they are excellent swimmers. They breed year-round and can have up to five litters a year, with each litter averaging up to 12 to 18 pups. Rats can be found on the planet wherever humans are, but if you're a human who wants to get rid of rats, try these tips.
Rat Behaviors
To catch rats you must know their behaviors. Rats live in colonies. They see colors but do not have the greatest eyesight. They have a great sense of smell, though. Rats come out at night and will follow along walls to get to food. They will always use the same runway to food. They will never cross open spaces. Rats like clutter because it gives them places to hide.
Roof rats are great climbers. Those that infect houses usually live nearby in trees. Roof rats can be seen traversing power lines and jumping from trees to the roof of your house. Norway rats, on the other hand, are great diggers. They infest houses but make their home in the ground. Both rats have the ability to enter a house through holes as small as a quarter.
Signs of Rat Infestation
Signs of rat infestation are many. Listen for them crawling in the attic at night; you can usually hear their claws on the wood. Check for holes in wire grates or even wood siding. Small piles of shaved wood near a hole might indicate a rat problem.
When inspecting a space for rats, look for rat droppings and urine stains. Rat droppings look like small, black, hard pellets. A black light can help you find urine stains; urine will glow blue-white. Roof rats will nest in your home, especially the attic. Rat nest are made up of cloth, chewed paper, grass, etc. If your house or property is seriously infested, you will find dead rats around.
Poisons work well and will get rid of a rat problem quickly. Place the poison in the path or runway that a rat uses daily. You can find this runway by looking for droppings. These will usually be on rafters or close to walls. Rats use the same routes every day. The problem with using poison in a home is that a rat will eat the poison and then look for a hiding place to die. Usually this place is in the walls of the house or in a small crawl space that can be hard to get to. This means tremendous, horrific odors if many of them die at once.
Traps have come a long way from the traditional mouse traps of years gone by. The traditional snap trap still works, but studies have shown that the rats learn how to defeat it. To ensure this trap works, place them in sets of two or three along the runway.
A T-rex trap is the easiest kill trap to use. It is quick to set and has high-velocity, interlocking teeth that make sure the rats do not escape. It is so easy to set, you can do it with your feet. Like the snap trap, T-rex traps should be placed on the runway.
Glue traps are often used in areas where it is against the law to use rodenticides. Like the other traps, glue traps are placed in the path of the rat. They are scented, which compels the rat to investigate. It then gets stuck to the glue board and cannot escape. This method in conjunction with poison is ideal and can ensure a kill by keeping the rat from running off to a hole to die.
Rat Prevention
To prevent rats from taking up residence on your property, keep it clean and free from clutter. Yards that have things piled up on the lawn or against the walls of the house offer cover for rats. Keep trees trimmed and away from the roofline. Keep your grass mowed near the house. Prune all the bushes near the house, too. In addition, if you have fruit trees in the yard, keep the fruit off the ground. Keep all food off the floors and make sure pet food is covered. Routinely inspect your attic vents and basement vents for holes or cracks. Check your siding and any doors for holes, too. All in all, a clean, well-kept house is a rat-free house.


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Gang of paedophiles groomed pregnant women to secure babies for sexual abuse, hearing told
The group drugged, raped and abused babies, toddlers and pre-school age children in attacks that were carefully organised and streamed online
The group drugged, raped and abused babies, toddlers and pre-school age children in attacks that were carefully organised and streamed online. Some of the men travelled hundreds of miles to join in attacks after one of them managed to get a short time alone with a child after securing the trust of relatives.
The group's activities were outlined in court, though prosecutors said they would not go into the grim detail of offences that "exposed a world that many would not have believed".
Seven men will be sentenced after being convicted of 30 child sex abuse offences earlier this year. They included three previously convicted sex offenders.
The men, aged between 31 and 51, communicated through Skype, the dark web and video conferencing facilities to watch the abuse and encourage others carrying out the attacks. Chat logs showed that they discussed date-rape drugs and over-the-counter medicines to make their victims drowsy. Their known victims included a baby aged between three and seven months and a four-year-old boy. Two brothers in the United States were forced to abuse each other for paedophiles watching online, Robert Davies, prosecuting, told Bristol Crown Court.
"A real baby was for certain abused and raped by some of those involved," said Mr Davies. "Another lad was drugged and abused. Another boy was brought to a room where a defendant engaged in sexual activity for the enjoyment of two others watching over the internet. The youngster's presence was a big part of what was arousing them."
The men were all appearing at Bristol Crown Court (Getty)
One of the defendants, convicted sex offender Matthew Stansfield, 35, ran a chatroom for those interested in raping children and babies.
Mr Davies said online chat logs made for "deeply disturbing reading". "The men have minds that are wired to finding the idea of raping babies and youngsters a sexual turn on," he said.
The ring was only uncovered after one of the men, Adam Toms, 33, turned himself in and admitted that he had abused a child. His phone and computer records led the National Crime Agency to the other men.
Those convicted included a youth football team coach, an entrepreneur and another working in the tourism industry. They lived in different parts of England and connected online.
Family members of those abused provided victim impact statements speaking of how they trusted the defendants near their children. "Clearly the discovery of what's happened and the abuse of trust that they had placed in these individuals is profound and long lasting," Mr Davies said.
Those to be sentenced are John Denham, 50, from Wiltshire; Stansfield, 35, from Hampshire; Toms, 33, from Somerset; Christopher Knight, 35, from Manchester; Robin Hollyson, 31, from Bedfordshire; David Harsley, 51, from East Yorkshire, and Matthew Lisk, 33, from East Sussex. The hearing continues.


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I had a lot of fun making it and got my "lace" fix for the week.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Crocheted Rug Doily Coverlet Afghan?
After a long while I have decided to get back on Etsy. It's a bit scary to "put yourself out there". Will anybody like my things, will they purchase them? It's personal! I was very excited to make my first sale this past week. A giant 60 inch crocheted doily. It's a rug or a coverlet or a blanket ...
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World Neutron Science Olympics Held in Korea
- Korea held ICNS 2017, the world's largest conference in the area of neutron science -
- Exchange of research outcomes using neutron scattering, from basic science aiming to win a Nobel Prize, to application of technological innovations -
The world's largest quadrennial neutron science Olympics was held in Korea in July 2017, after the country was selected as the host country in 2013. The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (President, Jaejoo Ha) and the Korea Neutron Beam User Association (President, Sung-Min Choi) jointly hosted the International Conference on Neutron Scattering (ICNS) 2017 at Daejeon Convention Center, from July 9 to 13.
Sponsored by the Ministry of Science, Infrastructure and Future Planning, Daejeon Metropolitan City, Korea Tourism Organization, and Daejeon International Marketing Enterprise, the conference was a venue where over 800 scientists from around 30 countries shared their latest research outcomes in the field of neutron scattering. At the opening ceremony on July 10, KAERI President Jaejoo Ha, an honorary co-organizer, and KAIST emeritus professor Manwon Kim delivered the welcoming remarks. Daejeon Mayor Sun-Taik Kwon and lawmaker Sangmin Lee also appeared to deliver congratulatory addresses.
Neutron scattering refers to the close analysis of material structures of millimeter to nanometer sizes and the study of the material properties using neutrons created by research reactors or accelerators. This branch of study is widely used in basic science including physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as a number of other areas such as material engineering, mechanical engineering, and archeology. In Korea, neutron scattering has been used in verifying the quality of state seals and in developing lithium battery materials, fuel cells for hydrogen cars, steel sheets for car manufacturing, and welding technology for steel sheets used in vessels. The area has thus contributed to the development of various industries in Korea and improvements in people's lives.
The world's largest conference in neutron science, ICNS was first held in Hakone, Japan, in 1982, and has since been held in the United States, France, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Australia. At ICNS 2013 held in the United Kingdom, KAERI and KNBUA were jointly selected to host the next conference, making Korea the third host in Asia following Japan and Australia in 2005. In Korea, KAERI has operated a national neutron science research facility at HANARO, the institution's research reactor. In particular, as its most recent addition to HANARO, the cold neutron research facility, which was fully launched in 2011, has facilitated the application of neutrons for use in nanoscience and bioscience as well. "HANARO is the world's leading high-tech neutron research facility," explained KAERI President Jaejoo Ha. "Our institution will support HANARO to serve as the pillar of Korea's science and industry."


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"Working Class Hero"
I'm not a huge fan of John Lennon's solo stuf but I think this is an incredible song.
But my perception is that massive numbers of people miss the point of it (thinking John Lennon's promoting the idea of being a 'working class hero' rather than savaging it). How? Did they just not listen to the record?
The Marriane Faithful version's brilliant too.
I've not listened to the Lennon version much - I was talking about the song more than the recording per se.
never really listened to it (or the beatles) can someone explain what it is about then?
people are idiots
what's new.
personally i don't know why so many people record it, it's not exactly one of his worst songs from that period, but it certainly doesn't lend itself to being covered; basically it's the same all the bloody way through.
Good album it came from tho: Plastic Ono Band...
Brave of Maximo Pork to cover Isolation too... given they made a hash of it just like Mercury Rev did...
Oddly I hate the Plastic Ono Band album!
I found it really self-indulgent and self-pitying.
Maybe that's just me though.
I sort of disagree
It's exactly the kind of song I'd cover - it's got droning repetitive guitar and lyrics which can be snarled intensely. I think you need a certain voice/playing style for that kind of thing though, which happens to play exactly to my own strengths.
I think the trick with one/two chord songs is to emaphise the hypnotic droniness and the repetitive rhythms rather than trying to pretend they're more complex than they are.
In fact
I might do it in my set at the Secret Garden Party on Sunday...
I quite like Elbow's version of it
and it's certainly one of Lennon's better efforts. Certainly beats pukeathons like Imagine
I like Imagine
and I dont care. So the man expresses a commonly-held thought, at least at one point or another. I dont understand why he's not allowed to document something like that, I'm sure the various ironies were not lost on him.
you know what the best thing about the beatles is?
that they split up thirty seven years ago
Yeah but Kosherpoz...
that's the point I was making when I said "I don't understand how many people miss the point of it".
The song has got nothing to with Lennon claiming to be and revelling in a status as a working class hero so I honestly don't see how whether or not he was being ironic is particularly important or relevant.
On a side note the meaning of the word "working class" has got muddled anyway. If you need to work to make a living you're working class, basically. Whereas if you don't need to work to make a living you're upper-class of whatever you want to call it. Sure, the concept's muddled because a load of "working class" people at some point decided they did't like to be working class so invented a middle class instead but ultimately anyone who'd starve if they didn't go to work every day has every right to call themselves working class if they so choose.
from pop songs to
the rise of bourgeoisie in 14 posts! Good work!
see also :
Born in the usa
I will always love you
This one goes out to the one I love
I'm no expert
but Lennon's solo stuff (to me) embraced his "inner hippy" and is dull as dog shit.
his solo stuff
is generally far less hippy than paul or georges
My interest in those boys
is basically between Revolver and the end of the Beatles career.
I said Lennon's a hippy because of "Imagine all the people..." hippy sentiments.
I liked Paul's Band on the Run, and half of Live and Let Die and the rest I could pass on. I would have said Paul went candy-ass pop (read: lots of sappy love songs).
George I know zero about except those awful Traveling Wilburys.
you really cant judge
lennon by Imagine when before and after that he was making some really acerbic angry music that reaaally wasnt hippy.
don't laugh at him
he's fighting the war on his own
i love the song
i get the meaing of the song your class will give you bad education if your smart at school your bullied if your dumb your bullied people leave school with no idea what to do next the only opion you have is the army because you have no skills unless you work for a low wage at a factory or a mine the only way out is to get famous (footballer. actor/singer) i always see the last if you wanna be a hero then just follow me as john saying you can escape and be a working class hero
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Wow! The anthology is selling faster than expected. Every few days the president of our group sends a sales update. We have clearly passed the 'bought by friends and relatives' benchmark. That alone is an accomplishment!
Of course, the anthology does have the traditional "something for everyone." The stories are all different because the six of us are very different people:
Christine Wingate, whom I interviewed for my Ideas, Information, and Insight blog (click here for that post) is a clever, witty kind of gal with a zany sense of humor. Her story is tongue-in-cheek, crazy, chick-lit style.
BJ Akin writes historicals with western or pioneer settings, homey and warm.
Jeanne Kern gets a kick out of mysticism–in her story a stressed-out young career woman hires a fortune teller to learn what to buy relatives for Christmas. I could use help like that!!
Karyn Cole has a very contemporary style and a story that is laugh-out-loud funny. Very talented!
LK Lien has more interesting facts in her story than do any of the rest of us–astronomy, Australia, and aborigine culture are all mixed together into a surprising romance. I loved it.
And mine is… Well, maybe traditional with a twist would be an accurate description.
The reviews on Amazon have been good, but they rate the book overall–which is natural. However, what I really want to know is if people are enjoying my story. If you read it, please let me know what you think!
The first cut of any money we make is going to a local Lincoln Nebraska charity supporting literacy, and we are on track to have enough for a significant donation. That is exciting, too.
By the way, I mentioned the Toss Trilogy in the introduction to my story. It isn't online in full yet, but parts of it are at Work in Progress, my new web-place (it isn't a traditional blog). Please feel free to check it out. I will be posting bits of the novels and more information on them there while I work at getting them ready for Amazon. There is also more info on the trilogy at my author webpage… or there will be. I've sent it to my busy web-guru, but it isn't up yet. Maybe in a few days.
And as long as I am linking all over the place, check out my monthly column, A Mother's Turn, at Her-stories.com. I'm sure you'll find something you enjoy, if not this month's effort, then in the archives.
Have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving!
Until next time…
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Humanities grad fights poverty, serves others
When you consider what an English major might do after graduation, working at a social services agency might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Aaron Bowen, however, has discovered that actually serving humanity is the perfect fit for a humanities graduate. Bowen, a 2001 Hastings College alumnus working in Omaha, was recently … More Humanities grad fights poverty, serves others


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The skin is our largest organ, and it takes extra time to fully develop. When a baby is born premature (before 37 weeks gestation) that wonderful organ isn't 100% ready to do its job. The skin issues of premature babies are well-known and largely manageable.
Why is skin so important?
Our amazing skin defines our body's physical limits, protects us from infection, disease, toxins, and UV rays, helps regulate our body temperature, prevents dehydration, and aids our sense of touch.
Once we're born, our skin continues to develop thickness for the first year of life. But premature infants whose skin served them perfectly in a water environment haven't had sufficient time to build their skin so it's ready to match the many demands of an air environment.
Preemie skin is thin, delicate, and permeable, which makes it less able to fight off disease or toxins, or even to maintain a preemie's body temperature, which is critical to survival.
Premature babies need an extra 2-4 weeks for their skin to reach sufficient thickness to provide a protective barrier against the environment.
Consequently, preemies may have skin irritations or issues[1] that their full term peers do not:
- they cannot sweat to regulate their body temperature
- their skin doesn't hold moisture and heat well
- water loss increases at places where adhesives were used
- they cannot move toxins out or prevent them entering as well as full-term babies
Common Skin Issues of Premature Babies
Very red skin
Many premature infants have extremely red, very sensitive skin because it's so immature it's translucent. The redness will fade once your baby's skin develops and thickens.
Is indicated by a yellow tint to the skin caused by the breakdown of bilirubin. Like redness, the yellow will disappear as your baby's liver matures and can process the bilirubin.
Are common in preemies because their skin is so sensitive. Diaper rash is more common in preemies than full term babies. Our BEB Organic Diaper Balm helps heal tender preemie skin. Rashes that appear on cheeks, chin, neck, wrists, and knees are often eczema. Though many babies outgrow these, they can cause uncomfortable swelling, itching, and redness.
Using natural skin products with no chemicals or fragrance will soothe discomfort without introducing toxins through that delicate, permeable skin. Using natural cotton fabric products for clothing and bedding also avoids skin irritants. One cause of skin rashes in older babies is the introduction of solid foods before their little digestive systems can handle it.
Can develop by simply rubbing or scratching your premature baby's skin because it's so sensitive. Be sure to check for and check on any sores to prevent them becoming infected. Preemies are highly prone to infections because of their under-developed immune systems, and the skin—a protective barrier against bacteria—isn't ready to do its job. To prevent the rapid development of infection, check for and treat any
- raised bumps or welts
- open sore that is bright red
- sore that looks like it's spreading or becoming bigger
- pus or ooze
Your pediatrician may prescribe antibiotics, antivirals, or anti-fungal treatments. Our BEB Organic Nourishing Oil or BEB Organic Healing Gel help soothe irritated skin while feeding it with pure, healthful ingredients.
Itchiness or irritation
Can happen to sensitive preemie skin from over-stimulation or products. Warm baths, baby detergent, natural ointments or lotions, and avoiding anything (product or clothing) with fragrance will usually soothe baby's discomfort. Like many preemie skin issues, this will also probably go away with a little bit of time.
Because preemies are so very sensitive, always check that the products you use contain no fragrances, toxins, or chemicals that will irritate the skin, enter baby's bloodstream, and disrupt other important body functions. Try our BEB Organic Bubbly Wash for a bathtime full of healthful cleansing. Our BEB Organic Silky Cream helps you smooth nourishment onto your preemie's skin along with your loving touch.
Your preemie's skin will soon match a full term infant's and be his first line of defense and pleasure. Want a pack of goodness you can rub on, knowing not one drop of toxic chemicals will touch your baby? Our BEB Organic We've Got This Set has what you need.
And once baby is home, you get to rub goodness on all their bumps, blotches, and breakouts—a great way to create more bonding time.
[1] Teresa Oranges, Valentina Dini, and Marco Romanelli*. Skin Physiology of the Neonate and Infant: Clinical Implications, Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2015 Oct 1; 4(10): 587–595.
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text: hampdawgg 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2006 I inherited an STV racing boat and am looking to sale it. I really have no inclination on how much to sell it for or how to go about selling it. Here are the stats: 1992 STV 12.5 ft length 13 ft hustler trailer Johnson Formula E motor (75 hp) polished stainless steel prop built by summerfield racing in June of 1992 1 owner boat only driven 1 or 2 times a year for roughly 30 minutes per run sharp, in perfect condition, lime green and white garage kept with cover have pictures but didn't have them handy upon finding this site. Will post pictures over weekend. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. The boat is located in nashville, TN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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We all want to be happy,I yet have not seen any human under the sun who doesn't want to be happy,(perhaps there is,I don't know). I believe one of the reasons why you are reading this is because you want to be happy,and you also want to know how to avoid little mistakes made in the pursuit of happiness.
Nothing good comes easy,non that I know of,not in this world,maybe in Pluto or Saturn,but most definitely not on planet earth..
And because nothing good comes easy,there abound little mistakes or difficulties encountered in the pursuit of happiness. You'd be intimated of these mistakes in the remaining lines of this post.
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Mistakes made in pursuit of happiness
- Not letting go of the past.;People who do no let go of their past often miss out in the joy of the moment.not letting go of your past means you are still dwelling in it and you don't expect to have the maximum feel of the present while still in your past.once you let go of your past,you start releasing yourself for the wonderful moments ahead.Holding onto the past makes you over 'conscious' of the tendency of getting hurt and this keeps you in your shell. Let go of your past,you no longer have control over it,its gone,let it go and take charge of your present and future…..
- comparing with others: people often compare themselves,possession,achievements with other people and this causes only sadness. You are different. Why compare? Its an insult on your being,comparing it with another being. Whatever you can not have,ignore the. For women its mostly jewelry,accessories and clothes,for gadget lovers,its latest tabs,smartphone etc. If you cannot afford it,then forget it(at least for the time been).We've heard of people who cannot live in the league they choose to,they take part in vices like stealing, s*xual excapedes,and the likes,those who're unfortunate and caught have been lynched,jungle justice have been melted out on some,death has even caught up with others..Imaging the same,disrespect,humiliation,embarrassment and disgrace received for a gadget that it's price would drop after a month or so.. My point,if you can't have it,don't compare,just be happy with what you've got.
disdain things you cannot have,ignoring them is the best revenge'Robert green(48 laws of power)….
- Pursuing the source of happiness rather than the happiness itself: people often go after what they think would make them happy,instead of the real happiness itself. To illustrate,people who chase money at the expense of their family thinks money is happiness,or a path to happiness and they ignore their family,friends and relationships which are the real happiness. I'm not advocating laziness,instead am after a balance. You need to find a balance between work and your loved ones.what is the essence of money when spent it alone. Invest quality time in those who makes you happy.they are the real happiness.
'Money would buy you bed,but not the sound and quality sleep you'll get when you're with your loved ones'-Ibitade…….
- they pursue happiness instead of living their lives and be happy: In search of happiness,you often forget to live the life of happiness. Why not stop searching for happiness and start living your life happily. The pursuit of happiness would make it elude you. …..
Do not make happiness your pursuit,do the right things and happiness would come……
These are just a few mistakes made,please do use the comment box to share other mistakes you know. Have you ever experienced this,you know someone…?do share with us here…


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I get so excited about hosting parties at my home. Marli's birthday is a few weeks away and I'm starting to get in the planning m...
I get so excited about hosting parties at my home. Marli's birthday is a few weeks away and I'm starting to get in the planning mode. One thing that goes hand in hand with party planning is menu planning, but what's the fun of making beautiful appetizers and treats if you don't have a pretty way to serve them? These mid century platters are the perfect way to serve all of your guests goodies without pans and paper plates taking away from your festive food table display.
This little guy isn't quite a platter but a fun little cheese tray that would sure be a hit around my house.
Which one is your favorite? I'm really in love with the boomerang pattern on number two!
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How cute! They have some excellent color combinations. Found your blog through the GFC collective.ReplyDelete
I love the top ones! I can't get enough of cute vintage trays.ReplyDelete
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Hi Autumn Bee :) What a lovely blog you have here! I really love that fruit plate you have, so much fun! I am a real lover of kitsch and vintage, and these are too much fun!ReplyDelete


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Folland House
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double (one with shower and basin), 1 x twin. Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast area. Dining room. Sitting room. Games room with quarter-size snooker table.
This detached, family-friendly cottage is located near to North Tawton in Devon and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms. Folland House is a detached cottage, one of a group of three, situated near to the small town of North Tawton in Devon. The cottage sleeps eight people and has three double bedrooms, one with a shower, and one with an en-suite), a twin room, and a family bathroom. It also has a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room, as well as a games room. Outside is a private garden and shared use of communal grounds and meadows. Perfect for a getaway with friends and family, Folland House is a lovely, year-round holiday cottage.
Gas central heating. Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Private garden with furniture and BBQ, plus use of communal grounds. Pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 10 mins walk. Note: Ponds in the communal grounds, children and pets to be supervised. Note: Note: We are in the process of upgrading the WiFi across Warden Farm however we are in a rural location and have limited options, therefore even after the improvements we may still be below the coverage enjoyed by urban areas.
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Shared services often begin with corporate services, e.g., IT, HR, Finance; however, possibilities exist across all operational support and front line services. The shared services model has scalability; an organisation procuring new IT hardware may choose to leverage more commercial benefit by procuring its hardware requirements for its network of offices rather than a single office. At the other end of the scale an organisation may select to work with other organisations to jointly procure common services through an external company.
Shared services delivers by seizing economies of scale and by standardising and consolidating core processes. There are many different forms of shared services :
It is becoming more important than ever for companies to innovate, to manage their workforces and to serve customers as effectively as possible. Shared services will continue to be an important driver of success in a changing world. Concept Gemini has advised clients on numerous shared services matters from single function in-house to outsourcing formats at the approach, benchmarking and implementation stages.


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Bad, Hideous, ugly
guy 1: Did you see that girls hair? its rachet!
Guy 2: dude i know did she get attacked by a bear
its also used to say that a
its also used to say that a
girl dresses slutty
no its a miss spell from the
no its a miss spell from the original expression "rat sh#t"
What madness is this?
A ratchet is "a device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a pawl, cog, or tooth engages, allowing motion in one direction only." It is a noun (sometimes a verb...also, sometimes a Transformer). Where did this meaning come from...? The closest thing I can think of is that you meant "wretched"...
It's spelt ratchet.
With a T.
the word ratcet
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Me, myself and the bully
I was 11 when my hair started to rebel. All of a sudden I had this voluminous hair with (almost) curls that neither me, my mother or my older sister knew how to handle. No one in my family had curly hair so I did what every teenager does and tried to blend in with the rest of my fellow straight hair girlfriends, combing it until the last curl was just a string of frizzy hair. This is what we do when we know nothing about confidence: we emulate the normative, whatever that might be.
I got over my unruly curly hair just in time to only have a couple of bad pictures as memories of my combed curls (the horror!). Around 14 I had already come to terms with the fact that I would never have the silky straight hair that I saw in magazines. But the list of things I hated about myself wasn't over when I learned how to live with my hair. If nothing, it was almost as a new world of flaws opened and I quickly moved on to the next best thing: body image.
Before writing this I tried to recall the first time I ever thought I was fat. And the more I dug into the past the more I realised that it has always been a part of me. There wasn't a definite moment that made me think I was overweight. However, I do clearly remember being around 12 and taping a diet from a teen magazine to my bedroom wall, thus declaring war to my yet to be developed curvy body. No one called me fat or bullied me in school, but, in my mind, I had made my own label for what my size meant. What I didn't realize back then was that I was the one bullying myself for not looking a certain way.
According to a study on self-esteem by the New York School of Medicine "girls' self-esteem peaks when they are 9 years old, then takes a nose dive". This piece of information makes sense to me in a way, but also upsets me. Self-esteem always felt like something we have to build, with our girl strength and wisdom as a woman. On the opposite, my own experience shows me that I was happiest with myself when I wasn't aware of even what the concept meant. Probably back when I was 8 or 9. I typed into google again: self-esteem. "A person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth". My conclusion? There are no peaks and declines, there are builds and rebuilds as anything in life.
Today I am 23 and I have different struggles, the list is shorter but still a work in progress. I have lost 20 kilos but it wasn't the kilos that I put down that brought me up. Losing weight is not about getting rid of kilos. You can do it, but the biggest loss will be in terms of shedding that layer of doubt. You won't ever reach your goal, because you won't ever see yourself clearly. And it wasn't because I was heavier, it was because I led an unhealthy thought processed diet for as long as I knew what body image was. In the end of the day, I wish I could have spared myself all the comparisons and self-doubt that an unhealthy dose of self-esteem brought me. But that is the way it goes: If you don't manage to see yourself clearly, you will never reach your goal.


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Jason Statham has signed on to star in the update of The Mechanic, reports say.
The actor will portray a hitman in the remake of the 1972 film that starred the late Charles Bronson, according to Total Film.
The plotline will centre on an emotionally reserved assassin who trains the son of one of his victims. Statham previously played a contract killer in the Crank movies.
The Mechanic will be directed by Simon West, whose previous filmmaking credits include the remake of When A Stranger Calls.
Filming will begin this summer in Shreveport, Louisiana.


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Netherlands continue winning streak in Group D
Amsterdam, March 23 (IANS): The Netherlands recorded their fifth consecutive win in the UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D by beating Estonia 3-0 here.
The Netherlands started the World Cup qualifier against Estonia Friday with captain Wesley Sneijder back in the squad after a six-months absence due to a lack of playing time at his former club Internazionale. The return though lasted only 35 minutes, because he had to be substituted by Rafael van der Vaart due to an injury, reports Xinhua.
As expected, the Netherlands dominated the first half, but the combination play of the home-team did not lead to many chances. Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben scored, but both goals were denied by referee Vitaly Meshkov because they were offside.
'Oranje' started better in the second half, with a cross by Daryl Janmaat helping Van der Vaart to open the scoring in the 47th minute. Van Persie added a second goal in the 72nd minute after another assist by Janmaat. Substitute Ruben Schaken produced the third goal in the 84th minute, the 1,500th goal in the history of the Dutch team.
Oranje have now won their last 13 World Cup qualifiers and are unbeaten in their last 27 (both are national records), since their defeat at Ireland in September 2001 (0-1). They lead Group D with five points ahead of Hungary and Romania, who drew 2-2 Friday.


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Fluid Gold Necklace by H.Stern
Fluid Gold Necklace by H.Stern
Designer: H.Stern
18K Yellow Gold
Model: C2O156168
Measurement: 118.11 in
The Fluid Gold necklace is a sophisticated and extremely versatile piece. This necklace is composed of hundreds of tiny textured gold cylinders and can be worn in more than ten different ways. As a necklace it can be used with long loops, shorter loops or like a choker; or it can be wrapped around the wrist like a flexible bracelet. With creativity and style wearers can create a new piece with every use!


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"A truly restful and relaxing site. The setting and garden are wonderful. The Kiwi sightings are the icing on the cake. Thanks for everything" (E & PD, Maryland USA)
"Fantastic place with amazing Kiwi sightings and lovely hospitality" (MJ, Sweden)
"Many thanks for outstanding kiwi walk and your wonderfully kind hospitality" DF, New York)
"Wow that Kiwi!" (RS, Nelson)
"We 4 from Hamburg and Berlin had a wonderful time here in this beautiful house and garden. But best of all was our big Christmas present, Kiwis on our night walk. Thanks a lot to Carol and Detlef. We hope to come back and see you all again." (GD, MD, JB, JB, Germany)
"A lovely place to stay, lovely hosts who took us out to see the Kiwi which was a magical experience" (J & DC, West Sussex, England).
Birders Rest is located on the outskirts of Kerikeri in the Far North of New Zealand in a scenic riverside setting. It has 2 self-contained units, one double and one twin; both have en suite bathroom, small kitchenette and access to sunny rear deck, garden and swimming pool.
As our name implies, we have a keen interest in New Zealand's birds and our speciality is our night tour to see North Island Brown Kiwi.
We also run tours to see other special New Zealand birds and can advise on other birding localities further afield and help to plan birding itineraries throughout New Zealand. Our guests come from all over the world.
There is a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom upstairs in the house which we are sometimes able to use for guests.
We offer a 'continental' breakfast including a variety of cereals, fresh fruit salad and yogurt, citrus fruit in season straight from the garden, toast with marmalade, jam and honey, hot and cold drinks.
Although we do not do evening meals, there is plenty of choice of restaurants and takeaways in Kerikeri, just 5 minutes drive away.
From Auckland International Airport follow signs to Auckland and then to the Northern Motorway (signposted Whangarei).
This will take you over the spectacular Auckland Harbour Bridge. Stay on the motorway until it ends at Puhoi, c.40 kms north of Auckland.
The last stretch is a toll road for which the toll is payable either online, at the BP services near the Stillwater exit or at the end of the motorway
past the tunnels. As an alternative you can leave the motorway at Orewa and take the free but longer way up State Highway 1.
The main road north then becomes State Highway 1, follow it northwards through Warkworth & Wellsford to Whangarei.
The road skirts Whangarei to the west and continues north to Kawakawa.
Just before Kawakawa the road divides, turn left into the town, this is the continuation of SH1, (not straight on to Paihia).
Continue through Moerewa, then the road divides at Pakaraka, turn right onto State Highway 10, signposted Doubtless Bay.
Carry on to a roundabout where the airport is left & Kerikeri is right.
Turn right at the roundabout & go straight through the town centre of Kerikeri. There is a one way system taking you left, right,
right again & left & you are then in 2 way traffic again and MacDonalds will be on your right. After 200 metres go straight on at
the roundabout then at the next roundabout go left onto a new bypass signposted 'Waipapa'. At the next roundabout go right towards
Opito Bay & Riverview. Go left at the next roundabout (you are now in Landing Road) and after a straight bit you wind down to a one way bridge.
Go straight on at the roundabout (not to the town centre) and carry on to Waipapa. In Waipapa take the right turn to Kerikeri,
go straight on at the first roundabout (after c.5 kms) and when you get to the second, turn left into Landing Road. After a straight
bit the road winds down to a one way bridge.
100 metres past the bridge turn left into the driveway with the 5 green postboxes. Follow through to number 180, (up a short hill)
you will see the number 180 painted on a rock.
There is a small airport in Kerikeri (Bay of Island Airport) and there are up to 5 flights a day from Auckland with a journey time
of c.40 minutes. There are up to 4 buses a day from Auckland, taking c.5 hours to Kerikeri.
If you are coming by air or by bus, we offer a courtesy pick up.


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Many in the political news media giving President Trump credit for striking a "softer tone" in his congressional address on Tuesday. So what? Essentially every article which leads that click-bait tag begins with the change of tone only to transition to the fact that nothing has really changed.
President Trump's speech was very much a return to his campaign pledges. Pledges which angered Democrats and divided Republicans. This was following a day in which the President blamed generals for a special forces raid in Yemen which resulted in the death of a Navy SEAL, suggested recent threats and attacks on Jewish synagogues and community centers were false flags, and blamed President Obama for promoting leaks and protests.
Furthermore, that touching tribute to the fallen Navy SEAL, William "Ryan" Owens, which many have described as the best moment of the President's address was also manipulative, dishonest, and angered a lot of veterans.
It is also worth noting that despite a "softer tone" the address failed to win the support of Democrats and did little to unite the Republican Party. In other words, President Trump is simply getting credit for acting "presidential".
That doesn't require praise, that's the job.
How low has the bar been set? The President has continually attacked the credibility of news outlets while simultaneously barring those outlets from the White House briefing room. Yet he gets credit for being presidential?
The same message delivered with a different tone which accomplishes nothing is simply re-gifting. A shiny new bow doesn't change what's inside.
Donald Trump's "softer tone"? That's fake news.
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This is not to say that it's not important or that you need not learn it. But you'll find that when you display some knowledge of it they are pleasantly surprised. There are more rules to etiquette in Japan than in most other cultures. In fact, once you start getting into it, you'll realize there are more rules of etiquette than you can shake a stick at! But you got to begin somewhere right?
The Importance of Limiting Eye Contact
Also, it's important not to make a lot of direct eye contact. Japanese find this uncomfortable. One way to cope with this difficult situation is to look at the eyes and then away or preferably down before looking again. This doesn't mean that you should stare at your shoes. You can look at various places on the face before looking back at the eyes. For example eyebrows, mouth area etc. Try this simple rule: limit eye contact to 25% of the time.
Volumes could be written on this aspect of Japanese etiquette alone. There are many levels that span from just barely cracking your head to full-blown face on the tatami prostration. Age, gender, position in the company and situation all impact the length and depth of the bow.
The bow also has many meanings like, excuse me, thank you, I'm sorry, nice to meet you. Bows are also used to kick-off conversations and to acknowledge someone's presence.
Bow with a straight back and eyes cast downward. Men have have their hands at their sides. Women have their hands in front.If someone bows to you, you return the gesture. To keep things simple and to stay on the safe side, bow slightly longer and slightly deeper than the other.


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No Man's Sky, the game that can't quite seem to stay off of our minds for more than a month is currently seeing a major boost in sales on all available platforms thanks to the recently released Atlas Rises update and a sale price of $23.99 on all market places digital and physical.
On Amazon in the United States, No Man's Sky sales are currently ranked at #73 overall in all video games and accessories (why people still buy PSN cards on Amazon will never make sense to me) and trailing just behind the exceptional Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at #27 in PlayStation 4 specific sales.
Interestingly enough, No Mans Sky is currently sitting at #2 on the overall Global Top Sellers on Steam and is even reported to have sat at #1 for a short while taking the lead over new titles such as Lawbreakers, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and the ever popular Rocket League. Its peak player count has also gone up, with over 14k players in the last day, up over the previous counts of around 1k. In the past 24hours, it has had an increase of over 850% in players.
While No Mans Sky failed to deliver on its hype by the games launch back in August 2016, developer Hello Games has been releasing a steady amount of free content to help make No Mans Sky closer to what gamers have been expecting of the title since its first initial trailer. The Atlas Rises update brings many much-wanted additions to the game such as fast travel, a story mode, more intuitive controls, and most importantly, the early stages of multiplayer gameplay.
If you're still on the fence about getting into the game, check out our very own Robert Grosso's piece on the ever-growing community that is No Mans Sky one year after the titles initial release. It's also seeing a 60% sale on every available market such as GOG, Amazon, Steam, and even PSN.
Quick Take
After No Mans Sky got a major update this past week as well as a 60% discount on most retailers, the game has hit the top sales spots in major marketplaces world wide. Let's hope this motivates developer Hello Games to continue adding features to their once highly anticipated game.
What do you think of the changes to No Man's Sky that Hello Games has done? Do you think the surge in No Man's Sky sales has more to do with the major Atlas Rises update or the significant sale discount? Share your thoughts in the comments below!


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I have been out of the blogging loop lately. I lost my appetite with a horrible cold, and soon after my laptop broke and there was no way of updating.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Lazy Vegan: Orange Tofu with Lemon CousCous
I have been out of the blogging loop lately. I lost my appetite with a horrible cold, and soon after my laptop broke and there was no way of updating.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The Not-So-On-Top-of-Things-Vegan
Hmm, so it's been a while. Yeah? All I can say is Spring Break got the best of me, my liver, and my heart. But, I am back and ready to attack? Actually it's more like I am back in school, swim, and dealing with (maybe dealing isn't the right word) balancing lots of time in my social life as some new additions to the friend spectrum have popped up recently.
Also, I have had absolutely no appetite for the past week...so that has hindered the WANT to cook and be creative with yummy vegan foods!
Here is something I made last week off VeganYumYum (what's new?) that is super simple, cheap, and a nice summer spread/sandwich topper. It can also be used as an appetizer as Lolo uses it--and this is something all guest vegan, vegetarian, or meat eating crazy faces will enjoy.
1 15oz can Chickpeas, rinsed well
3-4 Tbs Vegenaise (vegan mayo)
2 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Mustard
1 Tbs Nutritional Yeast
1/2 tsp Paprika (sweet, hot, or smoked)
1/2 tsp Salt
Fresh Craked Black Pepper
Mash all the ingredients to form a chunky spread. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
I used Miso Mayo instead of Vegenaise for some added Garlic flavor--and it was so superb! (Yeah, I said superb.) I also topped mine with melted vegan cheese, paprika, and love. Anyhow, it's simple so there's not much else to it. Enjoy!
The only good lighting I could get was on the kicthen floor. Here is Bosko being an amazing dog and calmly waiting for me to take the picture. He can be so good..sometimes!!
Take care.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Early Morning Vegan
1 cup Carrot &Orange Juice (Fresh Squeezed if available)
1/2 cup Frozen Peaches
1/2 Banana
6 strawberries PLUS 2 for garnish
1/2 block of SOFT Silken Tofu
2 T Flax Seed
1 T Peanut Butter
1/2 Cup Rice/Soy/Almond Milk
Combine all the above ingredients (minus 2 strawberries) in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve. Feel free to substitute ingredients. Maybe add some Agave Nectar? Wheat Germ? Dates for a yummy treat at the end of your smoothie? Almonds? Soy Yogurt? Be creative.
Bosko "licked the plate clean" for me :)
Monday, March 24, 2008
Terrestrail Vegan Takes on Pad Thai Challenge
So here goes.
Yesterday Jess and I took our monthly trip to Winco to celebrate Easter. (Not really, it just happened to be open on Easter and there was nothing better to do than fill an empty pantry.) So there I am perusing the Asian Food aisle, and what do I stumble upon? Glass noodles. My all time favorite bean noodle to be used in Pad Thai...and so it begins:
I made up the recipe..which is pretty amazing, because while I am a great cook...I am only great at following recipes.
(Woon Sen simply means with bean noodles...
you can order Pad Thai Woon Sen at any Thai restaurant if you are interested.)
Serves: 2 REALLY hungry people
1 Package Woon Sen/Bean Noodles/Glass Noodles
1/4 cup Bragg's Amino Acids (Soy Sauce is a less healthy alternative)
1/4 cup Freash Lime Juice
1 T Rice Vinegar
2 T Orange Juice
4-6 T Peanut Butter
1/8 cup Brown Sugar
3 T Agave Nectar (If not available just add more Brown Sugar)
1/8 cup Crushed Peanuts (unsalted)
Use any vegetables you enjoy. I used:
3 Kale Leaves chopped
1/2 Mushrooms
1 cup red cabbage
1 carrot peeled
Protein Choice:
Use any protein you enjoy. I used:
1/2 pound Extra Firm Tofu (Frozen/Thawed/Cubed)
While the glass noodles soak and the water boils prepare the sauce. To do this combine all the sauce ingredients into a sauce pan. Turn the sauce pan on low--allowing the peanut butter to melt. Stir occasionally or whisk--and turn the heat off once the peanut butter has melted.
Back to the noodles: Drain the noodles from the cold water and place them into the boiling water. Let them cook for about 3-5 minutes or until they look "glass-y." Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside in a bowl of ice cold water.
Use a wok or large pan to fry up all your veggies and tofu. You can fry them in peanut oil if you have some available, but I simply used an Oil Spray like PAM and some water. Once your veggies are tender and the tofu is browned, drain and add the glass noodles and Peanut Sauce to the wok. Cook until warm. Serve.
I garnished mine with red pepper flakes, carrot flowers (that I made!!), lime, and cabbage.
The verdict: It is nice to know I can enjoy Pad Thai again finally since Sweet Basil started adding overbearing amounts of FISH SAUCE to all their dishes last year.
Personally it was the best Pad Thai I have had. Granted I've never had authentic Thai, but this beats Gumari Thai in Chicago...which is saying a lot. (But--nothing will ever beat their Yellow Curry.)
Next time I will pan fry the glass noodles before adding them to the wok. They weren't MUSHY per say, but they didn't have the crunch I like.
All in all, a great meal. Even if it was technically my breakfast!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Kale Tales: A New Obsession
- Sleeping until 2pm (Thank you spring break!! I needed more than 3 hours of sleep a night!)
- Getting a call for a job interview at the Shedd (!!! Amazinnnng)
- Kale becoming my all time favorite veggie in the whole. wide. world.
- Coming around to frozen tofu.
Today I grew up (vegan style) and finally cooked a meal with kale as the main ingredient. And! It was so good I finished the first bowl AND made another kale dish right after--both with frozen tofu.
Here's the deal. Frozen/thawed tofu? I almost barfed the first time I had it. I think it's because I made a tofu breakfast scramble with it and it's such a staple dish in my diet that it tasted weird when it wasn't familiar.
In case you are curious frozen tofu is known to have a chewier texture and be a lot holier/fluffier. It makes for extremely easy pressing and amazing cubed tofu.
So today I took two scary ingredients and made the tastiest vegan dishes I have had yet!
This recipe was from VwaV (Vegan with a Vengeance) so I am not going to publish it, but here is the basic gist: Kale stir-fried in garlic and Olive Oil and dressed with a Tahini based dressing.
Oh lordy...the dressing was amazing--tahini, parsley, lemon, balsamic, mmm.
But the whole recipe called for a lot of Olive Oil..and I like to avoid using more than a tbsp of oil for one meal. I added in the tofu for some protein (the tiny cubes are tofu not crutons.)
Kale and Tofu #2:
This time the ratio of kale to tofu changed because it was the second time around and I realized I loved kale more than tofu. I got this recipe from VeganYumYum. I liked this recipe a lot a lot, as it was lighter and had an amazing spicy side to it because of the ginger and chili flakes.
Tofu Kale Stir-fry
two one 1-2 Tbs Oil Olive Oil Pan Spray
1/4 Block Extra Firm Tofu, frozen, thawed, pressed, cubed
1/2 Bunch Kale, deveined and ripped into small pieces
1 tsp Chili Flakes
1/4+ tsp Ginger Powder (or a bit of fresh ginger, minced)
Low Sodium Tamari Bragg's
1 tsp Sugar (for a sweeter version, optional)
Heat the oil on high in a well seasoned wok or large non-stick pan. Add tofu carefully, avoiding hot angry oil splatters. Use a wooden spoon to move the tofu around, until it begins to color.
Add kale, chili flakes, and ginger. Cook well, stirring and scraping bits off the bottom, until tofu is golden and kale is getting brown caramelized spots on it. Add tamari and optional sugar, stir well for a few moments, serve immediately with fresh ground pepper over the top.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Vegan Gone Wild: Spring Break '08
It is 2:37AM and I just came down with a guilty conscious for my eating actions today. I mean really, I know the last day of finals is really stressful. even though I had three meals today they weren't all that healthy.*
Case and Point:
Breakfast: Oatmeal Bread w/ Peanut Butter and Vegan Sausage (Ok, not too bad)
Lunch: 3 beers (Drop Top Ale bought with book return money!)
Dinner: 3 beers some fries from the bowling alley
Midnight Snack: Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Loads of Kale
Even Bosko ate better than me:
Breakfast: Vegetarian Dog Kibble
Lunch: One full carrot and Cauliflower scraps
Dinner: Brown Rice, Broccoli, Kale, Veggie Broth, Cauliflower, Nutritional Yeast and Braggs.
Yes, I am watching Law and Order: SVU in the background!
Hmm, life of a college kid on spring break after the most stressful finals week of her life? I do believe so.
I kinda feel like I made up for it a couple hours ago.
I made mashed sweet potatoes with steamed, shocked, and chopped Kale and Cauliflower. I am trying to force myself to eat a bunch (in the literal way) of Kale per week...and I am finding I like it more and more each time. If you are vegan or vegetarian and worrying about your lack of leafy green eating--this is a GREAT way to find kale in your food.
Try regular mashed potatoes with kale, chopped seitan (or tempeh), nutritional yeast flakes, tons of garlic, and Braggs or soy sauce.
Mashed potatoes with kale, Chinese broccoli, tempeh, and vegan sour cream with wasabi?
Ohh the possibilites are endless...I find mashed potatoes are a good dish for adding tons of vegetables/adding in a new vegetable or soy product you are scared to try/don't quite know how to work with.
P.S. I didn't take any pictures today, so maybe I'll add an extra update this week.
*= I do not support or condone this eating habit.
Monday, March 17, 2008
The Hungry Tide: The Hungry Vegan
Being in school after a year of being off is tough work. All the sudden food service jobs seem appealing and the full time jobs that I hated guarantee less stress than this. But, since there is no turning back and I am determined to graduate college eventually, I'll just suck it up for now and make some tasty food when I want to procrastinate.
The final I finished today was my Hindi Literature final. My teacher was pretty much hilarious, so I thought she deserved a little reminder how awesome the class was, because even though I was half-asleep for most of the semester I really did enjoy the class and the books we read.
And so I made her Aloo Parathas from a recipe I found on VeganYumYum.com. The link points you to her, Lolo (the woman who runs the site), pictures and recipe as I am way too tired to think of typing more than I need to...and because I want everyone to become obsessed with her blog and see her beautiful photography!
Don't be intimidated by this recipe. I was surprised how incredibly simple it really was. Also, don't be discouraged if you cannot find all the ingredients. For instance, I serached everywhere for Garam Masala last year when I wanted to make curry one night (but it's in any store that sells bulk spices or Indian food (or you can always make your own as it i just a combination of many common Indian spices.)) In addition, don't be let down if you cannot find Duram Atta flour (I sifted together 1/2 cup of All Purpose and 1/2 of Kamut Flour and it worked just fine (or 1/2 of Whole Wheat will also work.)
Here is a picture of how mine turned out (but please check out her pictures...the are more enticing). I used the recipe to a T and had 4 for myself and 4 for my Hindi Professor. I am sure she appreciated the gesture, but I am guessing I don't have the Indian food art down just yet!
Shown with some Aloo Gobi and Matar I made from a recipe in my head..more Aloo because the potatoes I used in the Spicy Potato Bread mixture were pretty big and I had a lot more stuffing than dough.
This post has been really word due to essay writing...but I will end with my breakfast Sunday morning. I had a lot of silken tofu left over from the cookies I made my dad so i made some French Toast. I had never thought to use tofu for French Toast...but it's what I was craving and what I had--and it turned out amazing. (I even simply ate the batter I did not use!)
2 Slices of Wheat Bread (left out over night OR toasted)
1/3 cup silken tofu
1/4 cup Apple Juice (freshly juiced YUM!)
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Orange Juice
1/2 Tbsp Flax Seed
1 Tbsp Wheat Germ
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup