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May 30, 2009
Surfing Saturday – 5/30/09
It's been a while since I've done a surfing Saturday post. I actually had a little time this week to do some stumbling on the Internet. I thought you might enjoy a few sites I found.
Baking Powder & Soda Information – I knew some, but not all of the information here.
Baking Ingredients Information – Information on wheat is included, but there is other useful baking information here.
Some Healthy Recipes – Most are naturally gluten-free, even the desserts.
Recipe Goldmine – Recipes for just about everything including home remedies, household cleaners, crafts, and pet treats.
For those of you who enjoy funny dog pictures like I do:
Random Dog Pictures – Keep scrolling down. There are some really good ones.
Enjoy your weekend!
Labels: surfing Saturday
May 29, 2009
Quinoa – A Healthy Gluten-Free Food
I first learned about quinoa soon after starting on a gluten-free diet. I was glad a pronunciation was given many places where I saw the word, because I was saying it wrong. If you don't know, it is pronounced keen-wah with emphasis on the first syllable.
Nutritionally, quinoa is a great addition to any diet. According to my box of Ancient Harvest Inca Red quinoa, 1/4 c. dry contains 6 grams fiber and 6 grams protein along with 20% RDA phosphorus, 12% RDA iron, and 5% RDA riboflavin. For more useful information visit the Quinoa Corporation web site.
I admit quinoa hasn't been a big hit at our house, but it hasn't been a complete dud either. When preparing it as a side dish, I have found two things that help my family enjoy it. 1. Cook it in chicken broth. 2. Mix it half and half with rice. Usually I use white rice because it cooks in the same amount of time. Of course, the lack of nutritional value in white rice makes it a bit of a trade off. I cook it in my pressure cooker using 3/4 c. white rice, 3/4 c. quinoa, and 2 1/4 c. water/broth. I cook it under low pressure for 5 minutes.
More water is needed when cooking it in a regular pot, just follow the package instructions (1 c. quinoa to 2 c. water.) If there is too much liquid at the end of cooking time, remove the lid and cook it a little longer.
I have added quinoa to soups and casseroles, which my family doesn't seem to mind. I have not tried it in salads, but I know some people like it that way.
There are two types of quinoa, traditional and red. I prefer the red, but I can't say why. Maybe it has a firmer texture. For more quinoa ideas, visit Diane's Friday Foodie Fix blog carnival.
What is your favorite way to prepare quinoa?
Labels: vegetables and side dishes
May 28, 2009
What's for Dinner Wednesday – May Review
So here is the roundup of gluten-free dinner links for the month of May.
May 26 - Warm Chicken & Potato Salad
Gina (Roasted Vegetables)
Rachel (Mediterranean Lemon Chicken)
Cinde (Fried Rice)
Wendy (Turkey Cutlets w/Sauce)
Diane (7 Minute Egg Salad)
Jessie (Stir Fry Kid Style)
Heather (Southwestern Chicken Salad)
Jen (Peanut Noodles w/Shredded Chicken)
May 19 - The Store Bought Dinner
WendyGK(Savory Crepes)
Rachel (Goulash)
The W.H.O.L.E. Gang - Pesto Shrimp on Polenta Portobellos
Jessie (Easy Noodle Dish)
Brian (Chicken Noodle Soup)
Gluten Free Portland (Fried Rice)
May 12 - Scallops with Broccoli & Garlic
Jessie (Soup)
Brian (Pot Roast w/ GF Gravy)
Heather @CeliacFamily (Pork Chops w/Black Beans)
The W.H.O.L.E. Gang - Blueberry & Blackberry Crumble Pie!
WendyGK (Smoked Salmon Alfredo)
Rachel (Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette)
LindsayE (Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry)
JoAnn (Crockpot Garlic Chicken)
Daniel Munday, Sydney's Fat Loss Expert
May 5 - Zucchini Rotini
Brian (Pork Tenderloin)
Gluten-Free/Dairy-FreeLiving (Mango-Balsamic Glazed Chicken)
Jessie (Hamburger Sanity)
WendyGK(Pizza/Pasta w/ Ramps
The W.H.O.L.E. Gang -Mediterranean Tuna Pasta with Artichokes
Rachel (Cheesy Egg Bake)
JoAnn (Beef Adobo Salpicao and Garlic Fried Rice)
Stacey (Cabbage Saute)
Thanks to everyone who has participated!
Labels: What's for Dinner Wednesday
May 26, 2009
Warm Chicken and Potato Salad – What's for Dinner Wednesday
Welcome to What's for Dinner Wednesday (gluten-free style). This blog carnival takes place on Wednesdays and is about compiling gluten-free dinner ideas. At the end of my recipe you can add a link to a dinner idea on your blog, or follow the links to other blogs. Be sure to check back for new links. If this is your first time participating, you can read the guidelines here.
The other night I had some leftover chicken to use and came up with this quick meal. I peeled and cooked gold potatoes in the pressure cooker, then cut them into large chunks. While the potatoes were cooking, I sautéed a bunch of leeks in olive oil. I warmed the leftover chicken in the oven.
In a large bowl, I combined the potatoes, leeks, and chicken.
In a small bowl I whisked together:
- 1 Tb. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. olive oil.
You might want to increase the amounts. I knew my family wouldn't like a lot because of the vinegar. I drizzled this over the potato salad as I carefully tossed it. I served it with a garden salad.
It wasn't a meal that everyone was thrilled with, but they didn't dislike it either. I would make it again, maybe using onions instead of leeks to add stronger flavor. What would you add to this dish to make it flavorful?
Mr. Linky has been having problems. If the box is not there, leave your link in the comments and I'll add it manually.
Gina (Roasted Vegetables)
Rachel (Mediterranean Lemon Chicken)
Cinde (Fried Rice)
Wendy (Turkey Cutlets w/Sauce)
Diane (7 Minute Egg Salad)
Jessie (Stir Fry Kid Style)
Heather (Southwestern Chicken Salad)
Jen (Peanut Noodles w/Shredded Chicken)
Labels: What's for Dinner Wednesday
May 22, 2009
The Better Gluten-Free Brownie
For my son's graduation party I decided to have finger food desserts such as cookies and brownies. The problem was that my favorite brownies, while soft and moist, tend to fall apart rather easily. I really didn't want lots of brownie crumbs all over the floor, so I changed the recipe slightly and was very pleased with the results. I didn't think to add the chocolate chips until I made these again today. They are a great addition. These brownies are still soft and moist, just a little sturdier. I think I'll be sticking with this recipe.
One thing I like about this recipe is that it makes a 9 x 13 inch pan of brownies rather than and 8 x 8 inch pan. All I changed in the recipe was the flour mix and I cut back on the sugar slightly. I used Bette Hagman's basic gluten-free flour mix. It contains:
6 parts white rice flour
2 parts potato starch
1 part tapioca starch
Gluten-Free Brownies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 3/4 c. butter
- 1/2 c. cocoa powder
- 3/4 c. white sugar
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/3 c. gluten-free flour mix
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. xanthan gum
- 1 c. chocolate chips (optional)
In a large sauce pan, stir the butter and cocoa over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and, using a wooden spoon or stiff spatula, add the sugars. Stir in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour mix, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum. Add this to the sauce pan and stir until all the flour is moistened. Stir in half the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter into a greased and rice floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool before cutting.
This post is linked to Chocolate Obsession Wednesdays at Sweet and Savory.
Labels: cookies/bars, dessert recipes
May 21, 2009
Tools of the Trade – The Stand Mixer
When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I found several Bette Hagman cookbooks at the library. I didn't have to read long to realize I needed a heavy duty stand mixer. All I had at the time was a good hand mixer. Mom to the rescue! Yes, my mom traded her KitchenAid mixer for my hand mixer (hardly a fair swap, but that's how moms are).
I know some of you are thinking about how that stand mixer was used to mix wheat batters and doughs. That's where my dad comes into the picture. He carefully and thoroughly cleaned the mixer. I recall the use of toothpicks to get into tight places. I was very sensitive to gluten at the time, and I never reacted to anything made with the mixer, so he must of done a great job.
If you are new to the gluten-free diet (and plan on baking), you might be wondering why a stand mixer is necessary. I find it invaluable for two reasons:
1. Gluten-free bread dough is not kneaded like wheat dough, but it does need to be mixed very well. A stand mixer does the job best.
2. A stand mixer can handle greater quantity than a hand mixer. Gluten-free dough is much thinner than a wheat dough. While a hand mixer might handle mixing it, the amount of dough can be too much for the beater size.
The Big Question: What Mixer Do I Buy?
I'm no expert, but from what I have read, KitchenAid is the most highly recommended. They are expensive but they last for years and years. That still leaves you with many choices, though. KitchenAid stand mixers range in size and power as well as price. Carol Fenster uses a lower end 4.5 quart model that she is happy with.
I have considered replacing my mixer which has a handle to lift the bowl. I think I would like a tilt head model better because I find it difficult to scrape the bowl. I would love to have input from my readers about what you use and like.
Labels: tools of the trade
May 19, 2009
The Store Bought Dinner – What's for Dinner Wednesday
As you know, the past week has been intensely busy for me. We ended up starting a number of painting projects in the house that I hadn't really planned on doing before the graduation party. Once started, however, they had to be completed. That meant lots of easy dinners for us.
I have become quite good at putting together quick dinners and making do with what we have in the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Sometimes, though, I don't feel like cooking at all. On those days, I turn to grocery store fast food and purchase my stand-by no-cook meal. It includes a rotisserie chicken, potato salad, and bagged green salad.
Of course, when you're on a gluten-free diet, you have to be careful about purchasing these products. The most important thing is to read labels. Sometimes that's tricky with the rotisserie chickens, because the ingredients can be on the bottom of the container, but do whatever you have to in order to check the ingredients. I usually stick with a plain, unflavored chicken. Some of the flavored ones are okay, but they are much more likely to contain gluten than the plain ones.
Potato salad is often gluten-free. Remember, any wheat has to be declared and that's the most likely offending ingredient. I don't think you would find rye, but always keep an eye out for barley.
A green salad is pretty easy, but remember some bags come with croutons, and make sure you grab a gluten-free salad dressing.
I'm sorry I don't have a picture for you this week. I was too busy for that. Now, I need some yummy dinner ideas for this week. Please join us by adding your link to a gluten-free dinner idea. If this is your first time participating, you can read the guidelines here.
Remember: It doesn't have to be Wednesday's actual dinner.
|1. WendyGK(Savory Crepes)
2. Rachel (Goulash)
|3. The W.H.O.L.E. Gang - Pesto Shrimp on Polenta Portobellos
4. Jessie (Easy Noodle Dish)
|5. Brian (Chicken Noodle Soup)
6. Gluten Free Portland (Fried Rice)
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Labels: What's for Dinner Wednesday
May 18, 2009
The G-Free Diet – Book Review
By now most of you have heard of and read reviews of The G-Free Diet by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, which means my review will be somewhat repetitive. For what it's worth, however, here are some of my thoughts on the book.
What I liked:
The book is easy to read and has lots of good, practical advice. It will be especially helpful for those just starting out on the gluten-free diet, but I found some useful tips in it also. Elisabeth Hasselbeck has a positive attitude toward the diet and focuses on replacing rather than removing food. She also puts things in perspective and says to those with celiac disease,
"As you begin making adjustments, you might understandably overlook the silver lining here, which is that you have the unique ability to make yourself feel 100 percent better."
I like the personal nature of the book. Mrs. Hasselbeck begins with her story, gives personal examples of right and wrong responses, and shares what living a gluten-free life looks like for her. She even includes a few family recipes.
While the author herself has celiac disease, and that is the focus of the book, I'm glad she includes the idea that some people can have a gluten intolerance without having celiac disease. I also think the chapter entitled "The Autism Connection" was a nice addition to the book.
The book is divided into three sections:
Part I: I'm Allergic to What?
Part II: Going G-Free
Part III: More Great Reasons to Give up Gluten
The "Points to Remember" at the end of most chapters are useful summaries and do draw attention to important points.
What I didn't like:
The use of the word "allergy" really bothered me, and here's why. Although she clearly states in chapter 2 that celiac disease is not an allergy, she does not explain why she uses the term allergy a number of times throughout the book. I understand that there are times when using the word allergy is more simple and effective for a particular situation, but she doesn't explain that. For someone new to the diet, it could be confusing, and for someone reading only part of the book, it could be misleading.
Sadly, Mrs. Hasselbeck still avoids foods that have moved from the unsafe to the safe list. She has not stayed up to date on research or simply doesn't trust it. Many people reading her book will follow suit.
The idea of using the gluten-free diet for weight loss baffles me. I won't take the time to go into that.
At the end of the book, Mrs. Hasselbeck says, "My primary goal, in writing this book, is to promote the awareness of celiac disease." I think she did that to some degree. However, many people do not read a book from cover to cover. They pick it up and read parts that sound interesting. Many parts of The G-Free Diet, taken out of context, could be misleading, and could result in people adopting the gluten-free diet without getting tested for celiac disease.
This book could be a big help to someone who is newly diagnosed and starting out on the gluten-free diet. It is not a perfect book, however, and should not be anyone's sole resource for celiac disease or the gluten-free diet.
Labels: books
Back Online
As many of you know, I've been rather busy in recent weeks with my oldest son's graduation. The graduation was Saturday and it was a wonderful event. I will treasure the memory of it. The party at our house also went well. Thankfully, with most of the graduates having parties at the same time, people were party hopping and didn't all show up at once. It was nice having a stream of people coming and going. We also had family on my side and my husband's side of the family who were able to be there. The weather prediction sounded bad, but we ended up being to enjoy our backyard for most of the party.That was a blessing.
Now I have a little more time to devote to this blog and reading many of your blogs. I have gotten behind on reading RSS feeds and returning comments, some of which I will not catch up on. However, please know that I truly appreciate all your comments.
In addition, I have a mini laptop computer (one of those really little ones) that crashed a couple of months ago. I finally passed it on to a very kind and generous friend who was able to fix it for me. Yeah! That means it will be easier for me to keep up with reading and will enable me to Twitter more often.
While life with teens is never slow, and the spring weather is calling me outdoors, I look forward to sharing more time with you!
Labels: miscellaneous
May 12, 2009
Scallops with Broccoli and Garlic
I love garlic, and I think it goes perfectly with broccoli and scallops. This recipe was very simple. I didn't make a sauce, but you certainly could.
Bay Scallops with Broccoli and GarlicIngredients
I didn't measure amounts. Just use enough scallops and broccoli for your size family and adjust the other ingredients accordingly.
- scallops, rinsed and drained (I used 1 1/2 lbs.)
- fresh broccoli, cut
- minced garlic (I used about 1 Tb.)
- olive oil
- butter
In a large skillet, heat some olive oil and add the scallops. I used frozen bay scallops which were small so I just used a spatula and stirred them some until cooked through. If using large scallops, cook them on one side, them turn them and cook the other side. Remove the scallops from the pan using a slotted spoon. Pour out any liquid.
Add a little more olive oil and add the broccoli. Stir fry until tender but crisp. Move the broccoli to the edge of the pan and add about 2-3 tablespoons butter in the center. Add the garlic and stir occasionally as it cooks, about 1 minute. Return the scallops to the pan and mix them with the garlic and butter. Stir the broccoli in from the sides of the pan.
I served it over a mix of white rice and red quinoa.
Labels: main dish recipes, seafood, What's for Dinner Wednesday
May 11, 2009
Uno Chicago Grill Now Offers Gluten-Free Veggie Pizza
For Mother's Day we had a late lunch at Uno Chicago Grill. Even though I wasn't thrilled with their gluten-free pizza the last time I tried it, I decided to give it a second chance. I was surprised when I saw a third option on their menu—veggie pizza. The first time I got plain cheese and thought I would try the pepperoni this time, but the veggie option sounded better.
The gluten-free veggie pizza comes with onions, mushrooms, and peppers. When I asked the waitress about the peppers, she said they use red and green peppers. I asked her to hold the green peppers, however, my pizza arrived without any peppers. It also arrived barely warm. I think they heated it and then it sat for a while while the other meals were still cooking. Being incredibly hungry, though, I didn't bother sending the pizza back.
I found the veggies gave the pizza more flavor, making it more likeable than the cheese pizza. Unfortunately, I was more disappointed in the crust than the first time. It completely fell apart. Not only did it break vertically, but it came apart in layers horizontally (if that makes sense). It's a good thing I was so hungry, because I didn't really care. I just enjoyed the veggie flavors, my family, and the ease of eating out.
Happy Mother's Day (belated) to all you wonderful moms!
Labels: gluten-free news
May 8, 2009
A Reason to Celebrate
There is some celebrating going on at our house. My oldest son turned 18 today, and next week he graduates after 13 years of homeschooling. That makes it a celebration for him and for me. One down and two to go! In his honor, I decided to repost this article that I wrote back in August when my blog was brand new.
Originally posted 8/24/08
The other day my 17-year-old son asked how long it had been since I was diagnosed. It will be eight years this fall. He said he thought we should have a party when I reached 10 years. A party? To celebrate finding out you have a disease? That's not what he meant, and what he said was very encouraging to me. He thought we should celebrate the fact that I have learned to cope so well. He was old enough to remember the changes we had to go through, but he is very aware that much of the food he enjoys today is a result of my having to learn to cook all over again. While he knows that it's hard, he sees a lot of good that has come from it, and he sees me as being someone who succeeded in the face of a big challenge.
My thought was, it's like climbing to the top of a mountain. You don't celebrate the mountain, you celebrate the experience and the success of getting to the top. Celiac disease is still there and it's pretty big, but I'm on top of it and enjoying the view. I hope you are too, but if you're just starting out and the view from the bottom isn't so great, be encouraged. The trail has already been blazed, and there are plenty of people to help you on the way. You can make it to the top and celebrate with the rest of us.
Labels: celiac disease
May 5, 2009
Zucchini Rotini
This flavorful recipe originally came from a magazine, but I cannot remember which one. I do remember finding it while sitting at the orthodontist office, but that's not much help. I have made a few small changes. You'll notice in the picture that I used fusili because I was out of rotini.
Zucchini Rotini
- 12 oz. rotini, cooked
- 24 oz. cottage cheese
- 3 Tb. Italian seasoning
- 2 c. shredded zucchini
- shredded mozzarella to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
Combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, seasoning, and zucchini and put in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Spread the tomatoes out on top and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes. This would also be good with some mozzarella mixed in, but I have one kid who doesn't like a lot of cheese. If you really like tomatoes, use two cans.
For more recipes, visit Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays and Tasty Tuesday.
Labels: main dish recipes, What's for Dinner Wednesday
Starbucks Gluten-Free Cake is Here!
Today is the day Starbucks begins offering their gluten-free Valencia Orange Cake. The kind people at Starbucks sent me a gift card so I could try it out, and I did. The verdict: It is very good!
As the name implies, the cake has a nice orange flavor. It was very moist and had a pleasant texture. There was no gritty feel to it. Two of my kids had a taste and liked it. One particularly liked the orange flavor, but thought the cake was a bit too moist and felt mushy in his mouth. Being that the first ingredient is eggs, I did notice a slight eggy taste, but I didn't mind. While it does have plenty of calories and sugar to go along with its great flavor, I'm glad it at least has 9 grams of protein.
The cake is a terrific tasty treat, and I (along with the gluten-free community) am grateful to Starbucks for making it available. If you haven't tried it yet, you should. Not only will you enjoy eating it, but you will be letting Starbucks know they made a good move.
|Nutrition Facts:
|Calories – 290
|Whole eggs
|Total Fat – 16 g
|Valencia Orange Pulp
|Saturated Fat – 2 g
|Trans Fat – 0 g
|Sodium – 40 mg
|Orange Peel
|Carbohydrate – 32 g
Dietary Fiber – 4 g
Sugars – 23 g
|GF Baking Powder (sodium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, rice flour)
|Protein – 9 g
Labels: gluten-free news
May 4, 2009
Veggies On Eggs
(another variation of the recipe)
I looked at the clock. It was 5:30 p.m., and I knew I didn't have time to fix the dinner I had planned. I hadn't even thawed the meat. Tomorrow is shopping day, so I didn't have any fresh meat in the refrigerator. I did bake a loaf of gluten-free sorghum bread earlier in the day, but I needed something to go with it. I put on my creative thinking cap, pulled some odds and ends vegetables out of the frig and came up with this:
That's right. Veggies on eggs. Here are a few comments that came from the family:
- Oh, that will make a nice picture.
- I never would have thought of serving asparagus with eggs, but it's good.
- Scrambled eggs go well with anything.
- This is good.
I chopped up and sautéed in butter: asparagus, orange pepper, leeks, and green onions. I set the veggies aside and scrambled the eggs in the same skillet. I made two eggs per person and added seasoned salt. I then spread the eggs out on a platter and topped them with the veggies. I served it with the fresh bread which everyone loves.
There was one more comment that came from the table as I finished off a few stray veggies, "Mom just took a leek." Sigh. Smile. Life with four guys. You gotta laugh.
Although it's not time for What's for Dinner Wednesday, I wanted to tell you about tonight's dinner. I also wanted to participate in the. If you haven't visited Erin's blog, she has lots of great inexpensive dinner ideas. She also has a child who eats gluten free.
For more great recipes, visit Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, $5 Dinner Challenge, and Ultimate Recipe Swap.
Labels: egg, main dish recipes, what's for dinner
Woman's Day Month of Menus
Woman's Day magazine publishes a monthly menu plan which is also available online. Although it's not a gluten-free menu, many of the meals can easily be made gluten free. If you need ideas, this page has menus and corresponding shopping lists going back to January of 2008.
A couple of features I like about their menus are Meatless Monday (self explanatory) and Planned Leftovers (On Sundays, you cook extra meat which is then used in a different way on Tuesday.) While recipes are not provided for every aspect of each meal, there is a recipe or instructions for part of it. The rest is easy to figure out. For example, the menu for May 16 is mustard-glazed salmon, rice pilaf, and asparagus. A recipe for the mustard glaze is provided with instructions to spoon over salmon filets and bake. You are on your own in making the rice pilaf and asparagus.
Take a look, Woman's Day Month of Menus might inspire you!
Labels: miscellaneous
May 3, 2009
Zucchini Muffins
Friends gave us a couple of large zucchini last week. I had one left that was getting soft and shriveled so I decided it would be best to put it into a baked product. We had these muffins for breakfast this morning, and everyone loved them. I'm going to give you the single recipe, but I always make a double recipe of muffins. We like having them around for snacks or breakfast the next morning. Remember, you can substitute any gluten-free flour mix for the total flour amount.
Gluten-Free Zucchini MuffinsIngredients
- 1/2 c. brown rice flour
- 1/2 c. sorghum flour
- 1/4 c. potato starch
- 1/4 c. tapioca starch
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. xanthan gum
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/3 c. oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tb. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. shredded zucchini
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts*
Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center. Add the oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Stir with a fork to mix well. Stir in the zucchini and nuts.
Spoon into a greased muffin tin and bake at 400 degrees for 18 minutes.
*Toasting the nuts before adding them to the batter brings out their flavor. It is best to toast them whole and then chop them. I usually forget that, however, and toast them after they are chopped. You just have to watch them very carefully because they will easily burn.
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Labels: bread recipes, breakfast recipes
May 1, 2009
Strawberry Smoothie
Today's Friday Foodie Fix ingredient is strawberries. The last couple packs I bought were not very flavorful or sweet so for now I'm sticking with frozen strawberries. BJ's Wholesale Club has large bags of Dole frozen strawberries or mixed fruit that come out to $1.50 per pound. Given that the fruit is ready to eat with no seeds, pits, caps, or rind to remove, I think that's a good deal.
Last summer, my kids learned to love fruit smoothies, but what they like most is more of a slushie. Why buy frozen ice cream bars or popsicles when you can have a delicious real fruit treat ready in minutes? The kids like making their own in our Magic Bullet. They put fruit in the cup, add juice and water to cover the fruit (I make them use half and half instead of all juice), and blend it up. On a hot day, it is refreshing, tasty, and naturally gluten free!
Smoothie ideas abound, and I don't have anything original to add. However, I will mention that one of my favorite ingredients to put in a smoothie is oatmeal. I start by grinding it to a coarse flour texture, then I add the rest of the ingredients.
The smoothie shown here contained 1/4 cup oats (gluten free), frozen strawberries, rice milk, and a little agave nectar. Yum!
For more ideas on using strawberries, visit The W.H.O.L.E. Gang.
Labels: appetizer and snack recipes
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Jenna Bush Hager's Themed Baby Shower
Most baby showers have gift tables filled with onesies, diapers, clothing, toys, and other newborn essentials. That was not so for the recent baby shower for Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former president George W. Bush, thrown by NBC co-workers.
Instead of gifts the baby can wear or use, the shower guests were asked to bring their favorite children's book with a bit of parenting advice inscribed inside the cover. Former Today Show host Meredith Viera advises, "Get a nap anytime you can," in the book she gave, We're Going on a Bear Hunt.
Hager's husband, Henry Hager, even showed up for the shower. The couple, who were married in 2008, has chosen not to find out the baby's gender, though the guests at the shower think they will have a boy. Hager's mom and dad made a recent visit to their Manhattan apartment to make a special room for the new addition. George W. Bush has painted several pieces to go into the gender-neutral room and Laura Bush helped pick out and decorate the neutral sea-foam green color scheme. Hager also received an adult book at her shower – E.L. James' best-selling erotica, Fifty Shades of Grey- about which she said: "That's baby number two material!"
I love baby showers that have a certain theme for gifts. I cannot even count the number of items I got that were really no use once I actually had the baby: wipe warmers, a million outfits in newborn sizes, and pacifiers we never used all just gathered dust in my closet. Especially for a couple who are well off enough to purchase all of the essentials for a baby, having a theme that allows guest to give meaningful, heart-felt gifts is great. Reading to your child is so important and I guess it is no surprise that Jenna Bush Hager would want a theme based around books as her mother is a former librarian.
Did you have a themed gift shower?
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San Antonio - The 17th-ranked Trinity men's tennis team posted a 9-0 shutout home victory over East Texas Baptist University Saturday afternoon.
Wilson Lambeth and Jordan Pitts took the top line of doubles, Wilson Hamilton and Christian Settles won the second, while Matt Tyer and Artur Zigman won the third matchup 8-0.
Five of the six singles matches were captured by the Tigers in straight sets. Hamilton played the top line, Cameron Krimbill won the second, Tilden Oliver played the fourth line, Settles got the decision in the #5 match, and Zigman took the sixth.
Jace Akagi-Okuma lost the first set of #3 singles 2-6, but fought back to win the next two sets 6-0 and 10-8.
The Tigers evened their season record at 4-4 and stand at 4-0 against NCAA Division III opponents. East Texas Baptist dropped to 3-2 after the loss.
Wilson Lambeth and Jordan Pitts improved their doubles record to 7-1 on the season, while Wilson Hamilton and Christian Settles remained undefeated at 4-0 as a tandem.
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PreeAnn Johnson is the very proud Principal of James K. Polk Elementary. Over the past ten years it has been her passion to foster a sense of community that results in a caring and dedicated group of parents, students and staff members. Her academic career provided her with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from St. Mary's College of Maryland, a Master of Education, specializing in working with emotionally disturbed students, from American University, and work toward her doctorate in Educational Administration from Maryland University. However, it is her experiences as a member of a large military family that has had the greatest influenced on her collaborative and emotional leadership style.
She has been in ACPS for 33 years, starting off at George Washington Middle School where she lead the Prexies to a Freshman Girls Basketball Championship. When she started out, she also worked with the Alexandria Recreation Department for more than fifteen years. Prior to becoming the Principal at Polk, she served as a Special Education Teacher, Student Services Coordinator, Assistant Principal at Douglas MacArthur, Cora Kelly and TC Williams Minnie Howard Campus. As an Alexandria resident, her daughter has been in ACPS since Kindergarten and is excited about being an official TC Titan next year. So with all this time and work in the City, you can see why she has a sense of pride for Alexandria that is far deeper than her role as an administrator. Ms. Johnson welcomes you to James K. Polk where every owl succeeds.
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Mrs. Carla Carter, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Carter P. Carter became a member of the ACPS Family in August of 1996, at which time; she served as an elementary teacher for six years at Jefferson- Houston Elementary School. Following her tenure at Jefferson Houston Elementary School, she became a Performance Evaluation Program Specialist and collaborated with administrative teams at several schools in the district to implement the PEP Evaluation System. In February of 2008, Mrs. Carter joined the Administrative Team at James K. Polk Elementary School as an Assistant Principal. As an Assistant Principal, she serves as the Special Education Administrator Designee. As the designee, she works closely with the School Support Team and teachers to brainstorm strategies and programs to assist struggling students with experiencing success.
Mrs. Carter views the opportunity for her to serve as an Assistant Principal at James K. Polk as an honor and takes great pride in the support that she provides students, staff and parents. Mrs. Carter often says, "At Polk, we can take care of our people!" She also applies the words of Rita Pierson in her work, "Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be."
Mrs. Carter is a native North Carolinian and currently resides in Bowie, Maryland with her family. She earned a Bachelors' Degree in Elementary Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master's Degree in Education Leadership at George Mason University.
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As an Assistant Principal here at Polk, she serves as the Talented and Gifted Administrator Designee (TAG) and the 504 Administrator Designee. She also works with residency verification, student attendance and truancy. She welcomes any questions families may have about these processes.
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UFC 220 is a solid card with two title fights that I think could be the best card of the first half of 2018. The main event between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou is a massive fight which will see the baddest man on the planet title settled between the 3-time defending champ and the most hyped prospect the UFC's heavyweight division has ever seen.
DraftKings is running a $10 entry contest with $135,000 guaranteed as the main contest for this card. This is slightly bigger than the past few PPV contests, but I still think it will easily fill. In addition to this $10 main event, there is also a $4 contest with $30k guaranteed, a $33 contest with $30k prize pool and it's also the beginning of the 3 week MMA Fight To The Finish promotion for anyone who won seats during the past few months.
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Target #1 – Francis Ngannou ($8900) or Stipe Miocic ($7300)
One of these guys from the main event is going to score highly. Both guys have fight finishing power and this fight has an over/under of 1.5 rounds with the under being favoured at odds of -152. There's a great chance that one of these guys gets a first round finish that will likely include a knockdown to get over 100 points.
Ngannou has scored 90+ points in his last four, while Miocic has scored over 110. The reason for Miocic scoring more is actually because Ngannou generally only needs a few strikes before ending the fight, while Miocic has scored over 20 significant strikes in each of his first round title fight wins.
Either way, there is a very good chance the winner of this fight is in the optimal lineup, especially on a card with only 11 fights.
Target #2 – Daniel Cormier ($9200)
I'm also going to be targeting the other title fight, but in this one I'm going to have the vast majority of my exposure on Daniel Cormier. I just don't see Cormier going unconscious from the hands of Oezdemir like Cirkunov and Manuwa did in his recent wins. Cormier is a crafty vet who has the best wrestling in the light heavyweight division. If he avoids getting knocked out early, which is Oezdemir's only path to victory, then I expect him to be able to control this fight and rack up points with takedowns, ground and pound, and potentially and early finish of his own.
**Punting on Oezdemir at 7k isn't a bad play either.
Target #3 – Thomas Almeida ($8200)
The Almeida vs Font fight should be a high paced fight that will score highly. I'm leaning Almeida personally, but I think either guy is a good DK play because they both have a shot at winning and whoever does get the nod should score highly.
Almeida lands 6 strikes per minute, while Font lands 5.23. These are both very high rates and they both actually absorb a lot of strikes as well, which shows they're both willing to eat a punch to do their own damage. I think this fight will stay standing and both guys will rack up significant strikes, while there is a great chance of a finish as well.
The finishing ability of Almeida is why I'm ultimately going to have a larger portion of him to Font. He has odds of 2.75 to finish the fight inside distance, while Font has odds of 3.35.
Target #4 – Dustin Ortiz ($7700)
One underdog I'm targeting is Dustin Ortiz. He loves to scramble and can rack up a lot of points through takedowns and advances. He has shown the ability to put up big DK scores, but he's a really boom or bust play because sometimes it doesn't seem like he brings his A-game. That said, he's faced the tougher competition in his UFC career than Pantoja, and I think he will be able to hold his own on the feet, while potentially getting some takedowns to rack up some points.
Target #5 – Islam Makhachev ($9100)
Makhachev is expensive, but he's a great DK play because he can rack up takedowns in a hurry. In his most recent fight with Nik Lentz he ended up with 5 takedowns and 12 advances, while in the previous fight with Chris Wade he racked up 4 takedowns and 7 advances.
Tibau was a solid fighter in his prime, but he's now 34 years old and coming off an over two year layoff after testing positive for PED's in late 2015. Tibau isn't the most dangerous guy when it comes to finishing the fight, so I think Makhachev should be able to look for his takedowns and work his game plan en route to a fairly dominant decision.
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1 medium zucchini
2 medium carrots
270g whole grain flour (I used spelt)
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40g mixed seeds
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Do you think that Sweden is the only Scandinavian country having problems with immigrants from "shit-hole" countries? It looks like Norway is going down the same path. quote.
Quote:A report from Norwegian media has revealed that over the last year, around 70 percent of those convicted for violent crimes in Oslo have been immigrants.
[..]According to Statistics Norway, the number of immigrants as a part of the total population of Oslo is 33 percent, meaning that in violent crime, immigrants are vastly overrepresented.End of quote.
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Quote:[?]Researcher Ragnhild Bj?rnebekk said that the statistics on migrant crime were unsurprising.
?They are more vulnerable, they have experienced more trauma. Some of them come from violent cultures, and they take it with them. And then there are some of those who are not Oslo residents, who come from other countries and only stay here for a few months,? he said.End of quote.
So that?s meant to justify their shitty behaviour? Norway, you are truly screwed. quote.
Quote:Some have blamed the immigration policies and local politicians in Oslo such as City councillor Raymond Johansen who replied to criticisms saying, ?We have integration challenges in Norway, but we must look at more than the crime statistics.?
?Immigrant girls do well in higher education. So there we can turn it around and ask why it goes so well with the integration in Norway,? he added.End of quote.
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Quote:[?]Other European countries have seen even higher rates of migrant-background criminality.
In the Austrian capital of Vienna, migrants are suspects in over half of the crimes in the city, while in the German capital of Berlin they are just under half of all suspects. The total migrant population in both cities is less than half.End of quote.Breitbart
It?s also no secret that Sweden has become the rape capital of Europe, thanks to the same shithead ?immigrants? from the same shit-hole countries. Still, the fact that these shitheads are Muslim by itself isn?t important. After all, Muslims make up a significant portion of the world's population and the vast majority don?t rape and pillage and commit acts of terrorism. It?s when you have the combination of them being Muslim and being from a shit-hole country that you?re asking for major trouble.
Trump was right to ban people from those "shit-hole" countries.
Norway, before it's too late, start listening to Trump, not Sweden.
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This course will enable learners to dance competently to music in a variety of routines in both ballroom and Latin American dancing. Learners will also improve their general level of fitness and muscle tone. Dance classes contribute to a healthy lifestyle and improved well-being, which will benefit you at home and at work.
What are the entry requirements?
Individuals, pairs and social dancers are welcome.
Learners must notify the tutor of any injuries and/or medical conditions (including pregnancy).You will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on attendance. Some conditions may require a doctor's consent form before participation in the class.
This course is specifically for intermediates. If your tutor assesses you at a differently, you will be asked to transfer to a more appropriate level/course.
What will I learn?
You will learn short routines in 4 or 5 of the following dances:
Ballroom: Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Waltz, Social Rhythm
Latin American: Cha-Cha, Jive, Rumba, Samba
How will the course be delivered?
Demonstration and instruction of steps and reinforcing techniques.
Students will be taught in a group and given one-to-one help from the tutor or assistant tutor when necessary or possible.
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You will receive regular verbal feedback from your tutor, who will assess you continually and informally through observation and questioning. An Individual Learning Plan will help you monitor your progress and reach your target.
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Dance classes at other organisations. A 'What Next' progression leaflet will be available at the end of the course.
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Fox Sports Touts MLB Ratings On RSNs With PR Stunt In N.Y.
Fox Sports is touting the strength of its local MLB ratings with a marketing blitz that includes a hot dog giveaway today in N.Y. Starting at 12:30pm ET, Fox Sports will position two hot dog stands outside five ad agencies: Carat, OMD/Optimum, UM, Spark/Starcom and Horizon. One stand will have YES Network and Fox Sports signage and will give out free jumbo foot-long hot dogs. The second stand will be made up to represent primetime programming and will hand out much smaller cocktail franks. The idea is to show the ratings disparity between MLB games on RSNs and primetime programming. Fans consumed 6.9 billion minutes of Yankees games on YES last season, more than the top 11 primetime shows combined.
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I often find odd notes in the margins of my scores, a word or two of a defining or inspiring instruction from our conductors. Last week, I was organizing the growing stack of scores I've collected singing with BCCO and my copy of Bach's St. John Passion fell open to a page in the "Kreuzige" chorus with a note in the margin that made me contemplate the great success of the conductor mentoring program and the ways in which singing with BCCO influences other parts of my life.
Honey Crisp, the note said, along with other markings and reinforcements of "terse, crisp." I wrote it during a rehearsal in which Ming was out sick, and Eric Choate, our relatively new assistant director was working through some of the choruses in the Bach. I've sung for a long time and sung a lot of music, but this was my first go at St. John, and I was finding it very hard to sing. I know I'd get way too tense, which didn't help my voice, and that particular section was really bugging me (at least I speak German, I thought, so I have one less thing to worry about.)
As we muddled through, Eric stopped us, and began a story. He'd gone to school with a woman whose father researched and developed apples. Among the experimental trees, Eric told us, was one that the researchers were not enthusiastic about. The tree was slated to be cut down, the attempt at this new variety abandoned. As the tree was about to meet its end, his friend's father decided to eat one last apple. That bite changed everything — the apple was amazing. It was crisp, sweet-tart, it snapped. If my somewhat dodgy memory serves me right, Eric's friend had the honor of naming the new apple variety: Honey Crisp.
"And that's how I want you to sing this," Eric concluded, "crisp. Think Honey Crisp apples." It was a brilliant instruction. The chorus laughed and our singing improved greatly. Eric had given us one of our first real looks at his skill and charm. How lucky we are, I thought. And how wonderful it is that BCCO can give him some experience in front of a large (if somewhat unruly) choral and orchestral ensemble.
Now, I had never heard of Honey Crisp apples, but on my next trip to the farmer's market, there they were. When I commented on them, the farmer replied that he'd heard the variety came from an experimental tree that was about to be discarded. I launched into Eric's tale. "How do you know all that?" the farmer asked in surprise. "I sing with the Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra," I replied, as I filled my bag with my first Honey Crisp apples. Honey Crisps are now regulars in our fruit bowl — crisp, with a distinctive musical snap.


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Local man writes second book
Great Bend postal worker Jim Schneider has written another book related to baseball. "Too Many Errors" follows the character Quinn Taylor from his first book "Down to the Last Strike," through his love of baseball and what it takes to step up his game to the bigger leagues.
These days, Schneider can be found delivering people's mail along his routes throughout the city, but in the 1970s his passion was playing baseball for the St. Ann's Cadets in Olmitz. That is what led him to write his first book about his years past and continue the story about this player in his new book.
"I am not a book writer, I am a storyteller and that is what I enjoy," Schneider said. "When I write I want to make people laugh and enjoy what they are reading. I really hope people like this book and I look forward to getting some reviews.
If all goes well, I will write another book that will continue this story in the future. I have come up with an ending, I just need to fill in the rest."
According to Schneider, the first book took about five years to write, which he did over the winter months. The sequel took two years to complete. He published it himself, using OPI in Great Bend. The book was edited by Mike Courson and proofread by Dan Haselhorst and Jackie Cook. The book is a mix of fiction and non-fiction.
Schneider's first book told a story of a young man named Quinn Taylor who grows up on a farm in Olmitz in the '70s. He loves the game of baseball, but has a dad that who hates sports. In order to keep playing the game that he loves, he has to extract help from his mother, a brother and a friend. Testing his love for the game are three obstacles: dealing with God, a distracting girl and detested family members.
In Schneider's new book, Taylor still loves the game, and he is hoping to play his way onto the bigger stage. His biggest liability is his own decision making. Can Taylor keep his act straight long enough to make it to the next level, or will his self indulgence cost him everything?
"Too Many Errors is another tale of playing baseball on the plains and an examination of some of the choices we are all forced to make in our youth," Schneider said.


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To say that true friendship is rare these days,
I've been left alone, always wondering in dismay.
You came looking so perfect,
But I was sure you were imperfect.
I was so real with you,
And I was careful to keep it real, you knew.
But just yesterday, you turned your back on me.
Making me wonder what could be wrong with me.
I was left in the dark for hours.
You took the treasured life of ours,
And left with no goodbyes.
But sad memories,
Yes, sad memories is all I have now.
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Evil individuals and sociopaths, without limit to their religion (or anti-religion), Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Atheist, rich, poor, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ideology, whether they are Capitalists or Socialists, Feminists, Social justice warriors, black lives matter, Regressive Left, PC Principle etc. are incentivized to gravitate toward WHERE they can use monopolistic powers to initiate violence on other individuals.
Is it not rational for these individuals to go down the path of least resistance to achieve their true aim: POWER? And what is the most cost effective way to achieve this POWER than through the mechanism by which has the monopoly to initiate violence: GOVERNMENT?
In the same way, when you look at a Democracy, where a large percentage of individuals are on Government payroll either through welfare benefits or direct employment, is it any surprise that they would vote in their own self interests regardless of the mechanism by which they receive the "benefit?"
After all, if two wolves and a sheep get to vote on what's for dinner, is it any surprise what the results will be? The wolves will make all sorts of intellectual arguments as to justify for themselves the initiation of violence on the sheep. And of course, the "sheep" are simply being "selfish" and "greedy" in order to protect themselves from the "tyranny of the masses." Thus is the reality of our society.


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Things to look into when you are moving out
Saying goodbye can be a pretty hard thing to do. It is in human nature to feel attached to immaterial things for sentimental reasons. Our homes are one such thing that we feel attached to. It does not matter if it was a leased house or rented house, but if you has stayed in that place long enough to make memories then it will be hard to leave the house behind. It is similar for offices too.
There is always a decrease in productivity after the company had shifted the employee's working space within the company or outside it to another branch. However, you will have the chance to look forward to settle in the new house. Amidst all these emotions, you need to make sure the moving out is done properly and move into the new house or office.
Tips to use when you are moving out
When you are planning to move out, then you need to make a proper mental strategy to make sure the things are being loaded properly and sent properly. If you are running a business, then let the electronics like personal computers and make it a point to move few at a time and not as a whole because removing and re-assembling will take its time. You will also need to make sure the place is reinstated. Mainly if you had run an office, it is better to make sure that the professionals are called for theoffice reinstatement Singapore whereby it will reduce your hassle and make sure you will be able to concentrate on the designing and other related issues with your new office.
Reinstatement and the kind of work it entails
When a business is established in a new premise, it is more likely for the business to add or remove things as per its requirements for the smooth running of the business or company. When the company or business leaves, the owner of the property will expect the premises to be turned into the state it was (before it was occupied by the current tenants). The works which would come under this is reinstatement. It would include work like removing all electrical components like additional sockets and junction points which was put in by the people who are moving out, removal of ay new plumbing they added to the place. However, it will be depending on the type of attachment as in it is an attachment that is on screws or fixture that would cause damage.
In addition to the above mentioned, remember that place was your home or office at some point, therefore make it a point to leave it in working condition for the new tenants and wish them luck.


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Royal Marine recruit 'made to lie in paddling pool of urine and vomit during initiation'
A Royal Marine forced a new recruit to lie in a paddling pool of urine and vomit as part of an initiation ceremony which ended with a waterboarding, a court martial heard.
Mne Ian Tennet, 32, is accused of the ill-treatment of subordinate Carlo Nicholson, who was also ordered to fight other marines while naked and covered in cooking oil and eat dog food from a mess tin.
The court heard Nicholson had to complete a series of tasks in the initiation ceremony including running around camp naked, eating lard and dessert spoons of cinnamon, chilli or curry powder.
Ex-Marine Ryan Logan, 25, is also facing trial for three charges of battery, one charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and another count of disgraceful conduct of a cruel kind.
If Mr Nicholson came last in any of the tasks set he was 'reefed' - struck with a leather belt, and then later on in the initiation, with a second implement.
Portsmouth Military Court, Hants, heard Mr Nicholson was made to lie in three inches of urine and vomit in a paddling pool.
Mr Nicholson's initiation ended with waterboarding, when a cloth was put over his face and liquid was then poured over the cloth.
Before the initiation ceremony, new recruits were given a 'shopping list' of items to buy, which included alcohol.
But as Mr Nicholson is tee-total, his shopping list included other drinks like milk, lemonade, and Ribena cordial.
The court heard Nicholson was required to buy items including 23 free range eggs, a tin of dog food, four pints of milk, lard, and a tub of chilli powder.
The items were later used in the initiation ceremony for 45 Commando Marines, based at Royal Marine Condor, in Arbroath, Scotland.
Capt Alison Towler prosecuting, said: "This case involves an unethical and inappropriate initiation ceremony in 45 Commando Marines which took place at Royal Marines Condor on May 7, 2014.
"The prosecution's case if that the initiation was organised and, to an extent, structured.
"The initiation included drinking games and activities that the marines had to take part in.
"Those who came last during the stances were subjected to forfeits which including beatings. Those beatings to Marine Nicholson are referred to as reefing.
"The games accumulated with ex Marine Nicholson being water boarded."
The court heard how between a crowd of 100-150 people came together in the quadrangle, where the initiation ceremony was held, to watch.
Captain Towler said: "The first charge in relation to Marine Tennet only is ill treatment of a subordinate, ex Marine Nicholson.
"You will see within the charge sheet there are a number of processes described there including removing clothes and running around naked, and consuming milk as quickly as possible.
"He was also made to lie down in a paddling pool of urine and vomit while eggs were thrown at him, there were fights with other marines while naked and covered in cooking oil and eating spoons of cinnammon, chilli or curry powder.
"Also, eating dog food out of a mess tin while on all fours, eating lard, and swallowing liquid though a funnel as well as consuming the content of a mess tin with contents of the pool and roll mop herring and lard."
She added: "When Marine Nicholson came last or failed to perform the task to the required standard, the prosecution alleges that marine Logan whipped him first with a belt.
"In relation to a further charge [Logan] told ex Marine Nicholson to present himself to somebody else who used an implement to whip him on the backside.
"Ex Marine Nicholson was told to lie on a bench then other persons unknown came and put a cloth over his face and poured water over his face, we will refer to it as waterboarding.
"As ex Marine Nicholson was tee-totoal he was given a different shopping list to others.
"Alcohol was subsituted for lemonade, Ribena cordial, some cold gravy and milk. Others were told to bring alcohol, he was told to bring non-alcoholic drinks.
"In relation to Marine Tennet he was actually involved in directing some of the events and encouraging and assisting other events to take place."
Speaking of one task where new recruits were put into a dark drying room and ordered to consume alcohol and for Mr Nicholson, milk, Captain Towler said: "They were told to get naked.
"They were then heralded into a dry room where a number of cases of alcohol and spirits were thrown in and Mr Nicholson was given milk.
"They were told to drink as much as possible, and they could, if they needed to urinate or vomit they would have to do it in buckets provided in that drying room."
The court heard that the vomit and urine in the buckets was then emptied into a small children's paddling pool which Mr Nicholson was made to lie in as eggs were thrown at him.
Marine Tennet denies one charge of ill treatment of a subordinate.
Ex Marine Logan denies three counts of battery, one of assault by beating occasioning actual bodily harm and one charge of disgraceful conduct of a cruel kind.
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Société des arts technologiques [SAT]
Sol del Rio (AR)
Deadbeat + Lillevan (CA/DE)
Pole (DE)
Chancha Via Circuito (AR)
A soirée dedicated to the first three cities to join UNESCO's Creative Cities Network in the "design" category: Berlin, Buenos Aires, and Montreal:
These are three cities where creators of all disciplines converge. Three global hotbeds between which many creative types often travel, carrying with them ideas, images, and sounds. Three cities that are also well-known for their strong electronic-music scenes.
DESIGNER_MIX presents a hybrid program that evokes the spirit of each of these cities, while connecting the dots between the creators who live and work in them. For this evening dedicated to designers, MUTEK and the SAT join Ville de Montréal's Bureau du design to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the city's designation as a UNESCO City of Design.
Argentinean audio-visual artist Sol del Rio gets the ball rolling with a nuanced presentation. Next, Canadian dub-techno producer Deadbeat and world-renowned German video-artist Lillevan arrive for the world premiere of their new audio-visual collaboration. Pole returns to Montreal for his first MUTEK appearance in six years. The soirée culminates with the digital cumbia of Chancha Via Circuito.
- Date
June 04, 2011 22:00 - June 05, 2011 01:30
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1201 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Montréal, QC H2X 2S6
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Top Tory in new sex scandal after 'showing porn star ex-lover top-secret Cabinet papers'
THE Culture Secretary had a two-year relationship with a former Page 3 girl and "porn star" at the same time he was seeing a dominatrix, it was sensationally claimed last night.
John Whittingdale with Stephanie Hudson, who has made the sensational claims
Stephanie Hudson alleged that John Whittingdale, who is under intense pressure to quit, bragged about his work schedule and showed off Cabinet papers as they ate breakfast.
The 36-year-old, who once took part in a soft-porn TV series Hotel Erotica, said: "The Red Box was open on his breakfast table and all the papers were strewn on the table.
"He would show me his work schedule and the letters when I would sit next to him.
I always felt he was trying to show he was important
"He was always saying this important person had been writing to him and he had to respond to so and so."
The shocking claims come after it was alleged that Mr Whittingdale had a relationship with a dominatrix.
But Whittingdale, MP for Maldon in Essex, claims he did not know the woman's profession until it was reported in several newspapers.
Culture secretary John Whittingdale, who has faced calls to resign
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, Ms Hudson added: "I always felt he was trying to show he was important, you know: 'Look at me, I am big.'
"It would have been easy to read the papers either across the kitchen table or when he was out of the room.
"There was something about Ofcom written on one of them."
She also claimed Mr Whittingdale sent her photos of Cabinet ministers in a private meeting at the Prime Minister's country home – a major breach of security protocol.
A picture allegedly sent to Ms Hudson by Mr Whittingdale shows what appears to be senior Cabinet ministers such as George Osborne, Nicky Morgan and Sajid Javid dining on the terrace at Chequers.
Mr Whittingdale claimed he did not know the profession of the woman he was seeing
Mr Whittingdale, far left, with Eurosceptic cabinet colleagues
But it is believed David Cameron is standing by Mr Whittingdale.
A source close to the Culture Secretary said: "John is a single man. He is entitled to a private life.
"This is just tittle tattle. Stephanie Hudson never had access to Government papers."


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Wednesday. 22. nd. December. 1841.
Clear and extremely cold. The streets are still covered with snow, frozen stiff. I arose at our usual hour, found the cold quite perceptible to my fingers, snatched up my clothes, and ran down in the parlour to dress. A fine fire awaits my arrival every morning. Simon does not freeze us, or provoke us "as lazy nanny" did the two past winters. I take sheer comfort this winter, good servants, and little to annoy me in the housekeeping line, gives me many pleasant hours. The "buckwheat cakes" were too good this morning, they are a great temptation to my palate. Julie, and her father indulge their appetite without fear of retribution. Mrs Mariner called in this morning, I gave her some lace for a cap, and an old veil, also a merino frock for a ____ she is nursing. I had no work to give her; indeed Bridget is unemployed one half her time, so I do not feel myself authorised [sic] to give out much sewing. Garret, invited me to walk, and in despite the cold I went with him to the park, the ladies were congregating in Broadway, altho' red noses are not very handsome. The snow had not melted, and the walking was fine. Exercise does me much good, it seems to circulate my blood more freely, I feel almost tempted to set out again this afternoon, Mr H. has just gone for a walk. Mr H. is haveing the seams, beneath the store floor mended. G. went out to night for the purpose of getting Toys for the children. I sat alone reading the notes on Exodus, untill his return. The evening was extremely cold, and clear as crystal. Mr H. complained of not feeling well, he took some brandy, his stomach is deranged. .


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Community events can be nice, but sometimes it's just not that what you would have liked to have intended with them. You are organizing a community event and hope for an increased number of cooperation afterwards. Or at least that after the event people feel that they found what they were seeking for. But often that is not the case.
Normally you have two types of people at the events: The ones who tell you how good they are, although you have a feeling that this is not what they really feel and the other part of people who is complaining about how hard everything is. Of course there are also others who are in line with their feelings but lets not talk about them in this article.
Both groups are acting, because human beings just want to stick with the group – they normally do not want to be the outsider and want to be accepted – so you can see if someone starts complaining about something others will follow – and the other way around if you start to talk good things also others will follow. So it is your decision where you lead the conversation and the whole event to.
We have to be aware on how we can overcome the "complaining culture" towards a culture of creation. How everybody itself can live the change he wants to see.
So if you are stuck in a conversation and the other person is just complaining and complaining what are the things you could do to change the situation? What are the real things that we can do? Where are the roads to take towards success?
Forum theatre is a great example: If you change one character of a scene, the whole scene is changing. So that means if you are acting in a different way also people around you will do so. If you normally do not pay attention on what the other person tries to tell you then keep your attention on the person. Show your fully attention and if the topic is nothing you think you can contribute to, then change it.
Don't just be polite and listen to a story about something you are not interested in, just because you want to show your good listening skills. Tell the other person what your needs are and where you see points of common interest. Because these are the points where you can start being productive together. And there are common things with everybody – may that be sports, music, food or traveling. And after finding out one topic in common be creative on how to collaborate with that person. Because what really are the great things in life is when you create something together and you have great memories that you even remember years ago.
So if you are planning to do another social event and really want to bring people together then try different games that will give them the opportunity to open up – to tell something to other people that you normally do not know from that person.
There are so many people in my community – I saw them on maybe already 20 networking events and I never came over the basic information. There is a rough idea in my head what they are doing but this knowledge is not enough for starting a cooperation with them. Cooperation is based on trust and this is something that is being created in informal environments, so either create them artificially at your events or organize the next event in the mountains, lakes….
Have fun setting up your next networking event and always keep in mind: The only thing people wish for is real joy – give them the opportunity to feel it at your community events, then they enjoy being there and will come to the next one as well.
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Bumper cases are designed for the minimalists who wish to flaunt their iPhone without completely giving up on protection. They not only snap around the smartphone immaculately but also provide the desired grip so that there are no accidental bumps.
If you prefer to style your smartphone with such covers, this collection of some of the best bumper cases for iPhone 6 Plus cases has you covered. They sport pretty compact and form-fitting look. Plus, many of these modish covers come in multiple colors to let you pick out a perfect match for the phablet. Check 'em out!
Roundup of iPhone 6 Plus Bumper Cases in 2020
#1. Nupro
The first entry to the list is straightforward and sweet in looks, but all the way sturdy when it comes to protecting your iPhone 6 Plus. Nupro brings you a slim and almost Zero bulk bumper case. The ultimate level of protection to the edges and the back keeps your iPhone 6 Plus safe from scuffs and scratches. The back is shielded with a transparent polycarbonate panel with flexible bumpers to disperse all kinds of shocks and bumps.
USP: Sleek form-fitting design
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#2. JETech
JETech offers the cover for perfect protection and style, without hindering the authentic iPhone 6 Plus look. However, there are no compromises with security for iPhone 6 Plus.
A Polycarbonate and TPU fusion material, used in manufacturing to confirm full protection for the iPhone 6 Plus. Slim design to reduce the bulk and air cushioned corners to ensure protection from bumps and falls. The perfect cut-outs for camera, charging and all other slots for easy access.
USP: Crystal clear design
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#3. SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle
Featuring rugged construction, SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle is designed to provide all-around protection to your phablet. The hybrid structure of TPU frame and hard PC back has empowered it to endure shock with ease.
Thanks to the anti-skidding rubberized frame, Unicorn Beetle also offers good hold. To prevent ugly scuffs from damaging the touchscreen, the case has raised lip. As for buttons, they have got the tactile feel, allowing for pressing them with ease.
USP: Rugged construction
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#4. Luvvitt
Luvvit manages to bring a bumper case which seems to be custom made for your iPhone 6 Plus. It fits like the skin of the phone and preserves not only your phone but also its natural naked look. The clear back hybrid case, a combination of hard polycarbonate and soft TPU, covers the phone on all four edges for precise protection with simple looks.
A better grip on your iPhone 6 Plus is offered by the cover as it hugs every corner. A scratch-resistant coating to provide all-around protection against scratches, marks, and scuffs. The raised lip secures the iPhone 6 Plus from dirt and harsh surfaces. Not just black and white, Luvvitt gives you many other options.
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#5. RhinoShield CrashGuard
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The case is made of polymer material and features honeycomb interior that enables it to disperse impact. Due mainly to the sturdy build, CrashGuard can deliver certified military-grade defense.
Beyond protection, this bumper case looks handsome on the smartphone. So, your device continues to look impressive.
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Ok, so Google has let out the note that they are giving free Wifi to everyone in SF pretty soon. Ok, neat, but no big deal.
Then it hit me today…
I'm paying like $50 to have DSL to my house every month. I don't get that much bandwidth on the upstream! Now people are going to have that kind of access for free, if they can get decent line of site to an Access Point.
This should actually be very interesting! I wonder what the effects of such a baseline infrastructure will be socially and economically?