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Wonton-Less Soup
With meatballs and a good broth, a simple and delicious soup is steps away from perfection. This recipe brings together ingredients of my favorite Thai wonton soup in a gluten-free and Paleo fashion.
For this recipe, you will need:
Cilantro-Ginger Broth
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for the freezer. Plan ahead and leave out the Mediterranean spices (bay, basil, etc.) of a broth recipe, swapping cilantro and ginger in instead.
Makes 2 servings
Shrimp + Pork Meatballs
These meatballs can be easily frozen for a quick weeknight meal.
Makes 8 servings
Assembling Wonton-less Soup
For each person, serve:
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Ginger-Miso Yam Wraps
Recipe from Vegetarian Times
I've been holding onto this recipe since it was published in 2009 and just finally got to making it today. I LOVE green burritos. I wish to the vegetable gods that they weren't so painstaking to make. I feel so fresh and nourished when I eat them.
I ate my first green burrito in Nevada City, CA with my bestie. It wasn't too different from this version, actually: sweet potato puree and lots of ginger (always a winner). We used Swiss chard for our wrapper, stuffing thinly sliced carrots, bell pepper and cucumber in for a veggie-packed meal.
This recipe can be used to build a formula for green burritos of the future:
Ginger-Miso Yam Wrap ingredients (serves 4)
For the complete recipe, go to the Vegetarian Times.
One step I would encourage you to add to the instructions is blanching the collards before wrapping the filling in them. Collards are dense, bitter greens that are awesome for detoxification and hormone balance, but not super duper pleasant to eat raw. Blanching them for 30 seconds or so has no negative impact on their health benefits, while promoting greater enjoyment of the meal. Insert this step after instruction #2.
For a greens-blanching and green burrito-wrapping tutorial, check out my colleague Amber Hanson's Instagram highlight on the topic.
Word to the wise: double or triple this recipe. A) It's delicious and you'll want more, and B) maximize the time you spend blanching and wrapping.
Turmeric Roasted Veggies
As soon as the weather cools, I grease my roasting pans and get to work.
Every Sunday I do a big food prep. I spend 2-3 hours chopping, marinading, washing, blending and roasting so we're set up with food for the week.
Roasted veggies are a staple in my house and something my family never really tires of. We switch out the veggies, spices and sauces to keep the flavors fresh and fun.
This recipe could easily turn into a formula - get creative!
Makes 4 servings.
The first time I cooked brisket was for a New Year's Eve party (I always test recipes when I'm having company over for dinner - probably not the best time to get adventurous in the kitchen!). It was delicious but dry and rubbery.
Then I met the Instant Pot and Melissa Clark.
Everything that I have cooked out of her Dinner in an Instant cookbook has been a hit. Flavorful, simple and perfectly suited for a pressure cooker. In her intro she says,
The key to successful pressure cooking is choosing recipes in which softness and succulence is the goal, and which traditionally take hours to get there. It (an Instant Pot) can't cook a whole chicken very well, and it doesn't do crisp or crunchy. So don't ask it to and you won't be disappointed.
In essence: just because you can cook something in a pressure cooker (ie. cake) doesn't mean you should.
Well this Korean Brisket recipe she has sure highlights the strengths of the Instant Pot. It was melt-in-your-mouth good.
Beef is one of those ingredients that my clients love and fear. For decades it's be touted as an artery clogger, sure to shorten the lifespan of anyone who indulges in it due to the saturated fat content. As it turns out, we haven't gotten the whole story.
For one thing, we know now that the sugar industry suppressed data about how sugar is the foodstuff most closely linked to heart disease, not fat.
Additionally, not all fats are created equal.
You know how proteins are made up of individual amino acids? Fats are made up of fatty acids. Whether it's a saturated fat or an unsaturated fat is determined by what kinds of fatty acids are found in the fat. Each of these fatty acids has unique characteristics, including whether it promotes or protects against heart disease.
What determines what kinds of fatty acids get laid down in the fat tissue of a cow? Just like humans, animals are what they eat. Diet and environment determine the health of the animal and the benefit - or harm - eating that animal might cause.
A Tale of Two Beefs
Animals raised in an industrial food system are fed grain and silage, fuel that makes them gain weight more quickly but is generally lacking in nutritional value. Additionally, ruminant animals (bison, cows, goats and sheep) cannot digest grains well. Their digestive systems were developed to harvest nutrients and energy from grass and other plants found in a pasture. We moved these animals off pasture and into confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs or feedlots) in the 1950s when we started engineering grains and got really good at it. We needed an outlet for this bounty and livestock was an easy diversion.
Now, cattle and other ruminates can't eat grain without antibiotics. Ruminates ferment their food to digest it. They chew their cud. When a ruminate animal eats corn it produces more acid, which can wear away at the protective mucosa in its digestive tract. Over time this can cause major problems for the animal. Antibiotics keep infections in a feedlot down. They also make the animals gain weight more quickly. The use of growth hormones in food production also promotes more rapid weight gain. Where we once raised cows for 4-5 years on pasture, we can now get them to market weight in 14 months or less in a CAFO.
The engineered feed grains we grow in this country don't have much nutritional value to offer. Grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle produce beef that's higher in omega-3 fats, vitamin D, carotenoids (forms of vitamin A) and lower in saturated fat overall. The saturated fats found in grass-fed beef are comprised of fatty acids that protect against heart disease: palmitic, stearic and oleic acids.
Cows fed corn - and inevitably raised in an unsanitary and stressful environment characteristic of a feedlot setting - produce beef that is higher in omega-6 fats. These aren't inherently harmful but become inflammatory when out of proportion to omega-3 fats. Since corn-fed beef - and a standard American diet - is deficient in omega-3 fats, this is easily attained. Corn-fed beef is also higher in saturated fats that promote heart disease: lauric and myristic fatty acids.
This is a long-winded way to say: when it comes to eating beef and other meat, the source matters. Buying grass-fed beef and pasture-raised meats, dairy and eggs delivers the most nutritious food to your table. You can find these products at your local food co-op. My favorite source is direct from the farmer. I buy a meat CSA from Sunshine Harvest Farm.
Back to the brisket.
Melissa combines Korean spices with the home-down goodness of a savory roast. If you make this recipe, be sure to serve it with the kimchi coleslaw she recommends. Get the complete recipe here.
Tag me in a post if you make this brisket - I want to know how much you love it!
Lentil Walnut Burgers
I incorporate plant proteins into my weekly meal plan to ensure I'm meeting my nutrition needs with a variety of sources, while also making food choices that have a positive impact on the environment. I always have nuts around for snacking, seeds to top salads, and an assortment of beans and lentils to throw in a pot of soup or make into a veggie dip.
This recipe has become a staple and one that I double whenever I make it. The patties can be frozen on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet for a quick meal on the fly. These are also great to share with friends and family members who are facing hardship, illness or have welcomed a new babe to their household.
Lentil Walnut Burgers
Adapted from The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen
Makes 4 servings
In my early twenties, I was working for a gardener who took me to her CSA* farm for a volunteer shift. Instead of toiling in urban backyards, we got our hands dirty in rural Wisconsin for the day. I can't pretend to remember what we farm chores we did, but the experience had an deep impact on me. I became a member of that same farm the following season and have been one every since.
I had been introduced to local foods while working at the Birchwood Cafe. Farmers delivered fresh veggies, meat, milk, cheese and eggs for seasonal menu items at the restaurant, stopping by the counter for a coffee on their way back to their farms. I got to chit chat with them there, learning about their farms and philosophies. This sneak peek at the farm-to-fork experience changed how I thought about food. Honestly, it was a catalyst for repairing my relationship with food. After raging my internal food fight for more than a decade, I welcomed the paradigm shift with open arms.
Slowly, the role of food in my life became more than calories or nutrition. It became the invitation to relationships and community. I changed my buying habits, shifting my priorities in the grocery store from cheap to local. The investment was worth it to me - I knew that with every dollar I spent I was supporting people. I fed my body well with locally grown, seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats and eggs, and in so doing also financially invested in small, family farms in my community. I sat down to meals knowing where every ingredient came from.
I fell in love with food with a face.
I couldn't have made the transition from a I-can-have-anything-I-want-whenever-I-want-it diet to one based on local foods without From Asparagus to Zucchini. When I got my first CSA box, I didn't know what half of the contents were...much less how to store or prepare them! My dog-eared copy of From A to Z got me through the learning curve, and is still a cookbook I reference today.
This cookbook is a guide to seasonal produce, grown in the Midwest. Organized by vegetable in alphabetical order, the authors give tips for choosing the best product at the farmers market, storing for lasting quality, and several recipes centered around the ingredient.
Here's another reason why I love From A to Z: every recipe comes from a farm or CSA member, NOT a chef. That means that each recipe is totally doable to cooks of all skill levels.
If you signed up for a CSA for the first time, you need this cookbook.**
If you're committed to shopping farmers markets, you need this cookbook.
If you're trying to eat more vegetables, you need this cookbook.
If you're committed to supporting small, family farms like I am, you need this cookbook.
Buy this cookbook!**
*Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a business model that allows consumers ("members") to invest in a growing season of a farm. Members share the risk of farming with the farmer. This helps to ensure that they have the income they need to make the business sustainable for them. In exchange for the investment, farmers distribute "shares" of their product. There are all kinds of CSAs now: vegetables, meat, cheese, even pie and art! The most common CSA good is vegetables. Members receive weekly allotments of the produce grown on the farm throughout the growing season. It's a win-win!
**Another way to support small, family businesses is to buy books from your local bookstore, instead of Amazon. My Minneapolis favorites are Magers and Quinn and Moon Palace. Both stores have their inventory online making it easy to see if they have what you're looking for before making the trip. You can even order books online to have shipped to you, just like Amazon.
Collagen peptide supplements have become all the rage in recent years. With claims of eliminating joint pain and smoothing skin, hair and nails, who wouldn't want to give this versatile protein powder a try?
Collagen is a protein found throughout the body. It's a strong molecule, making up tendons and ligaments, the flexible matrix of bone and teeth, joint cartilage, connective tissue, arteries, skin and hair. Because it can be found in all these places in the body, collagen supplementation sounds like a panacea. Do the claims – and potential – actually live up to the hype?
Before jumping on the collagen cure-all bandwagon and recommending it to all my clients, I scoured the scientific literature for nuggets of truth in the claims. Here's is my attempt at summarizing the answers I found to my questions in 500 words or less:
Regarding joint health:
Collagen supplements increase production of hyaluronic acid, a major component of the synovial fluid that lubricates our joints and other tissues, allowing them to slide across each other. In a small study with 97 participants, collagen supplements were shown to improve joint pain. Interestingly, the longer the subjects took the supplement, the less impact it had. This suggests that taking collagen supplements may help maintain joint health, and be helpful for people with joint pain or osteoarthritis but it likely won't resolve the issue completely (1).
Another study explored the impact of collagen supplements on rheumatoid arthritis and found that it reduced joint swelling and tenderness (2).
Regarding hair skin and nails:
In the body, collagen stimulates cell proliferation (reproduction) and accelerated cell migration to the skin (3).
After 90 and 180 days of taking a collagen supplement, women with thinning hair had more growth, volume, scalp coverage, and shine. They also found greater moisture retention and smoothness to their skin (4). Skin dryness and breaking down of the collagen matrix in the skin are hallmark signs of aging. Oral collagen increases the density of collagen in the skin after 8 weeks of supplementation (5).
Collagen cannot confer benefits when used topically, however, so save your money on skin care products listing collagen as one of the ingredients. The molecule is just too large to be absorbed through skin cells.
Collagen supplements may be helpful with nails that break or peel, or simply don't grow. Taking supplements for 24 weeks improved nail health in a study on brittle nail syndrome. These benefits persisted even a month after supplements were discontinued (6).
If you're interested in adding collagen supplements to your health regimen, here are a few things to keep in mind:
One thing that appeals to me about this supplement is its versatility. You can add protein powder to smoothies or roll these delicious Lemon Turmeric Energy Bites, blend it up in your bullet coffee or stir it into a glass of water. It's tasteless and very versatile.
Have you tried using collagen? What did you notice? What are your favorite collagen recipes?
1) Clark KL1, Sebastianelli W, Flechsenhar KR, Aukermann DF, Meza F, Millard RL, Deitch JR, Sherbondy PS, Albert A. 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. Current Medical Research and Opinion; 2008 May 24(5):1485-96.
2) Trentham DE, Dynesius-Trentham RA, Orav EJ, Combitchi D, Lorenzo C, Sewell KL, Hafler DA, Weiner HL. Effects of oral administration of type II collagen on rheumatoid arthritis. Science. 1993 Sep 24;261(5129):1727-30.
3) Lee SK, Posthauer ME, Dorner B, Redovian V, Maloney MJ. Pressure ulcer healing with a concentrated, fortified, collagen protein hydrolysate supplement: a randomized controlled trial. Advanced Skin Wound Care. 2006 Mar;19(2):92-6
4) Ablon, G. A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of an Oral Supplement in Women with Self-perceived Thinning Hair. Journal for Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2012 Nov; 5(11): 28–34.
5)Asserin J, Lati E, Shioya T, Prawitt J. The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2015 Dec;14(4):291-301.
6) Hexsel D, Zague V, Schunck M, Siega C, Camozzato FO, Oesser S. Oral supplementation with specific bioactive collagen peptides improves nail growth and reduces symptoms of brittle nails. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2017 Dec;16(4):520-526.
I am a self-crowned queen of one-pot meals. They make my world go round.
Recently I've been jamming on a tofu and veggie noodle soup dish that has been hitting the spot for weeks.
Now, soy has gotten a bad rap over the years, that has largely been unresolved. Before you dig into the following rant about that, get you soup going - it will be ready by the time you finish reading this.
There are two big things about soy that come up in my work with clients and conversations with other wellness junkies:
1) Soy is an allergen. It is one of the 7 most common food allergens, and for that reason can be problematic for people. People who have an allergy to soy may experience difficulty breathing, hives, rapid heart rate, tightening in their throat or chest, and other not fun and potentially life threatening symptoms.
An intolerance to soy (or any other food) could be less straightforward. Food intolerances are sneaky, sneaky. Symptoms include digestive upset of all shapes and sizes, muscle and joint pain, headaches and migraines, brain fog, fatigue, eczema and much more fun. An Elimination Diet is the best way to identify food intolerances.
2) Compounds in soy have been named "phyto-estrogens" and implicated in various health concerns, including the obesity epidemic - especially a pattern of fat accumulation that had been identified as "feminine" (i.e. breasts, butt and thighs) - early puberty, breast and other cancers of the sex organs.
Years ago, I heard a retelling of a conversation with the biochemist who identified phytoestrogens in which he reported regret for the naming of the compound, because it raised some significant alarm and dissuaded individuals from eating soy. I mean, when hormones like estrogen are implicated in all kinds of diseases, who would want to eat it? (this is all hearsay so don't quote me on it)
Phytoestrogens were named such because they resemble the chemical structure of estradiol, an active form of estrogen. This molecular mimicry allows phytoestrogens to attach to estrogen receptors in the body and exert a similar effect. While they're able to bind to these receptors, they do so weakly thereby exerting a weaker effect than estradiol or other forms of estrogen. The consequence of this is that estradiol remains in circulation and is therefore shuttled to detoxification and elimination.
What does that mean for our health?
Well, it turns out that these compounds, a class of isoflavones, actually protect against those cancers we previously feared. If you want to read more about that, I recommend this article by Dr. Tina Kaczor who dug into the literature to better understand what the relationship between soy consumption and cancer actually was.
Bottom line: People who are allergic or have an intolerance to soy should not eat it. But if you're not allergic to soy, even if you have a family history of breast cancer, bon appetit.
One last note on soy foods before I give you this delicious recipe: not all soy foods are created equal.
Imagine a drive through the Minnesota countryside: on your left you see corn waving in the wind as far as your eye can see. And on your right, you see soy replenishing the corn-depleted soil from last years growing season. Combined, corn and soy make up 50% of all crops grown in the US. We are so good at growing corn and soy that food scientists had to figure out what to do with all of it, and now byproducts of each are in virtually every box, bag or can of food.
If you read Dr. Kaczor's article, she'll make a case for including soy no matter the source. I have a little more conservative approach. When advising clients about choosing the foods with the highest nutritional value, I recommend limiting soy consumption to the whole food and traditionally fermented products: edamame, fermented tofu, tempeh, tamari or soy sauce. If shopping for soy milk, choose a product with the fewest ingredients possible...which should be water, soybeans and maybe some salt.
Rant complete.
You ready for that recipe now?
This soup is best eaten freshly prepared. The noodles do not hold over well and will get unappealingly mushy if cooked and stored. Store your prepped ingredients separately for an easy to assemble meal.
INGREDIENTS for 4 servings:
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Americans tend to gain 1-2 pounds a year throughout their adult lives. For the majority of us, those pounds get packed on between Thanksgiving and New Year...and we don't lose it with our resolutions. A couple pounds here and there really isn't going to have a significant effect your health, but 10 pounds every decade adds up by the time you're 60. This means that keeping your wellness focus through the holiday hustle and bustle is not only a worthy effort, but can help you prevent heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and other chronic health conditions associated with high body mass. Your future-self will thank you!
What is it about the holidays that can completely dismantle healthy habits?! For me, it's the limitless sweets, bottomless wine, and the packed social calendar that disrupts my exercise, meditation and sleep schedule. Putting your finger on what derails you is the first step in preventing the fall down the slippery slope.
Here are some strategies I'll be using this year to holiday-proof my wellness goals. I may not be in control of what food is offered to me, but I sure am in control of what I put on my plate.
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Al-Jahlul Baseet And Al-Jahlul Murakkab – [A Brief Reminder By Shaikh Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah)]
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Shaikh Uthaymeen [rahimahullaah] said: Which one is more repugnant- Al Jahlul Baseet [i.e. the type of ignorance which shows that the person knows nothing about a particular affair] or Al Jahlul Murakkab [i.e. the type of ignorance which shows that a person understands something in a manner contrary to what it is in reality – he neither knows nor knows that he does not know]? [Ref 1]
Answer: Yes, certainly. There is no doubt that Al-Murakkab is indeed more repugnant. It has been mentioned that there was a man called Tawm, who used to think that he was a wise person, but he gave verdicts without knowledge. And from those verdicts of his was that he said, "Give your daughters as charity to those who have not been married", and he thought that this [statement or verdict] of his is good. And regarding it, a poet said: "The one who acquires [or pursues] knowledge without a Shaikh will deviate from the straight path; the sciences [of the religion] will become mixed up for him, until he becomes more misguided than Tawm – the [so called] wise man, who said that the [people] give their daughters to men as charity and [seek] the gardens of bliss [i.e. paradise] by way of that. [Ref 2]
Ref 1: Sharh Al-Waraqaat- pgs 44-45. abridged & slightly paraphrased
Ref 2: Sharh Al-Waraqaat – p 45. abridged & slightly paraphrased
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According to the QS race report, they knew in advance that Hodeg would probably get dropped on the hill in Turkey, so they already planned to ride for Richeze. That sounds a bit concerning when it comes to Hodeg's durability. Getting dropped is one thing, the team knowing you couldn't hold on in advance is another. Hopefully this is something he can improve and not a case of Guardini syndrome.
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Early to bed, early to rise.
Breakfast on the go.
School runs.
School pick-ups.
Lunchbox contents not touched.
Must make some healthy back to school recipes.
Missing jumper.
Runny nose, sore knee.
All familiar soundbites from the annual back-to-school routine.
In this week's podcast Aisling and Jodie look at the back-to-school routine and how mums and dads can best be prepared to make sure that their kids are themselves best prepared for the school day ahead.
This all starts with the breakfast, 'the most important meal of the day' and the key here is not to skip breakfast and on top of that, where possible, make sure that protein is part of the meal. Also, try and partner the protein with a low GI wholegrain which will ensure a steady release of energy.
Today we have clear evidence that shows the importance of protein and how we should avoid, at all costs, the sugary cereals that are heavily targeted at kids. The World Health Organisation clearly states that children should have no more than 6 added teaspoons of sugar per day yet some of the cereals on offer today to Irish children contain many times that amount.
Educating yourself to the sugar amounts in cereals is key and also critical is an understanding of hypoglycemia or blood sugar levels. Children that eat a protein based breakfast will maintain their energy levels and therefore their concentration for longer than those children that eat a cereal or grab a pastry on the run.
This podcast is a great introduction to hypoglycemia and also how to understand the sugar levels on the labels on cereal boxes.
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My story today highlights rookie linebackers Malcolm Smith and K.J. Wright. The duo has brought both athleticism and toughness to the Seattle Seahawks linebacker group, and both played well against San Diego last week.
Smith, a 22-year-old seventh-round draft choice out of the University of Southern California, created some buzz last week against San Diego with a couple explosive plays
Wright, a 22-year-old fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State, plays bruiser to the cat-quick Smith.
"I bring a lot of speed to the position," Smith said. "I'm definitely trying to work on everything. I feel like I cover pretty well. And I got a good feel for where the ball is, but I'm always trying to get better. I'm always watching to catch what other guys are doing and trying to get around the ball more.
John Boyle of the Everett Herald offers more on K.J. Wright.
Clare Farnsworth of Seahawks.com has camp awards here, including Sidney Rice as best player, and Stanford products Richard Sherman and Doug Baldwin as the best rookies in camp.
More Farnsworth: He offers this report on the final day of training camp.
Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times profiles tight end Zach Miller.
Tim Booth of the Associated Press writes that running back Leon Washington will see more carries again on Saturday.
Ex-Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu still could wind up in Oakland.
And Philadelphia appears to be a possible landing spot, too.
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I stepped on this hospital first, and I remember how my heart skipped so fast because of my worries instead of excitement. I am scared. I am alone. But I looked up in the sky, and I see you Lord. He calmed and comforted my weak soul. This is why I love skies, I see and feel His presence even more. From that day onwards, I learned and appreciate the word Independence.
Like early afternoon, I had to go alone and have my police clearance be translated. Though I doubted our new driver at first, I trusted God that I will be safe. When I seated to his car, first thing that I saw was a picture of Jesus Christ. I felt safe and thankful. When we started to depart, I started to have a video conference with my dad. I told him just to be there and not to drop my call until I arrive in my destination, and he did. Brother Binu, my driver that time was very kind and helpful coz he looked around to where's that translation office even though it's very hot outside.. then we found the office. Translation process will take a day, So I submitted my original police clearance with copies of my iqama and passport. When we're about to leave, I called again my dad, he told me why I left there my original police clearance without a photocopy on hand. Omg. I almost forgot to take copies, good thing I called him. #fatherknowsbestforreal hehe. He really knew how adulting works when it comes to all your documents! Big thanks to my two dad, I accomplished my errand quick and safely.
As I end my post, I hope Marawi people can experience again freedom, living without fear, having peace and love just like their lives before. I pray that chaos will cease asap. My prayers also goes to all brave armies fighting with their lives for peace and order in Marawi. 😦
"We can Trust Him that He will never leave us to walk these dangerous streets alone."


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If you've been to the Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke lately, you may have noticed a new addition: BOBBY'S Hot & Cheesy. At first glance, I thought it was a macaroni and cheese restaurant, but quickly realized the "hot" and "cheesy" is referring to pizza! That's okay, pizza is just as good as mac and cheese.
According to BOBBY'S Hot & Cheesy's Facebook page, the restaurant is owned by the same people who own the cupcake shop Bubblecake next door. Though there are a few walls decorated, my first impression walking in was that the decor may not be completely finished. But I could be wrong, maybe they could be going for a very minimalist look.
The menu has several options, but not too many to be overwhelming. They serve several different pizzas, pizza salad, kid options, and beer/wine on tap and frozen sangrias.
We ended up choosing the "hot fun guy" which is a flatbread pizza with garlic mushrooms, fresh thyme, jalapenos & cheese. We also went with a simple pepperoni pizza, a coke, and a water. The total for everything was $24. Not bad.
After we ordered, we sat and waited for maybe 10 minutes. They brought our pizzas out to us and I immediately commented that we could probably have shared one of the pizzas, but my dining partner (MDP) laughed and said he wanted a whole pizza to himself. But really, the pizzas are pretty big (12 inches). Unless you are really hungry, you probably can split the pizza with a friend.
MDP likes really simple and classic flatbread pizzas and this one was right up his alley. He ate the entire thing. When I asked him about how it tasted he said the pizza definitely lived up to its name, it came out hot and cheesy. The sauce is not very acidic like other sauces can be. The pepperonis were delish with crispy edges. The crust had a nice crunch but a very fluffy soft interior.
I like my pizza to have more variety and be spicy. I felt I made the right choice by going with the hot fun guy pizza. The only thing I thought was missing was hot sauce, but BOBBY's had the next best thing, a giant jar of red pepper flakes that you could scoop out yourself and put into a plastic container. Once I dumped that on my pizza, I thought it was almost perfect. But then I felt like I was missing a dipping sauce. I asked one of the employees about dipping sauce and he offered me ranch, marina, or white sauce. I chose ranch and I was satisfied. The pizza was excellent and I even saved some for lunch tomorrow.
I can't say enough about the employees at BOBBY's. They are top notch. They consistently checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed and refilled our drinks for us. Their amazing attitudes and helpfulness really matched the overall vibe of BOBBY's.
Speaking of vibes, what does the pizza shop think of themselves?
The following is how the pizza shop describes themselves on their website:
"BOBBY'S is a SOLID salad, pizza and wine eatery. Fresh, real, approachable, often healthy, and at the same time insanely gluttonous food. The stuff you truly want to eat, because you happen to be hungry."
We totally felt the vibe of BOBBY's was approachable, simple, but fun.
They also knew what they were doing when they opened up the wall between BOBBY'S and Bubblecakes. It made the temptation to end our meal with something sweet hard to resist.
The presentation of the desserts at Bubblecakes is so beautiful, it's almost impossible not to pick something out. I chose the lavender blackberry lemon cupcake and my dining partner chose a baby size chocolate chip cookie dough cupcake.
I'm a sucker for anything lavender scented, so the lavender blackberry lemon cupcake smelled so heavenly to me. I offered it to MDP and he jokingly said, "lavender is a scent, not a flavor", but I think the cupcake was scented beautifully and flavored really well. The lemon cake of the cupcake was just the right amount of fluffy and moist.
We overall really enjoyed our experience at BOBBY's and Bubblecakes. But I will warn you, we had to walk it off for an hour afterward because we may have indulged too much.
So my advice when visiting BOBBY's is to go there hungry and expect a relaxed fun atmosphere with excellent service.
If you are interested in going, here are the deets:
Location: 2071 Colonial Ave SW (Towers Shopping Center)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Phone: 540.795.4217
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.bobbyshotandcheesy.com
We will be back to try the other menu items! Check out our slideshow of our experience below!


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Illegal offshore casino anyone
The large ferry company P&O has found itself at the centre of a huge NSW government investigation into illegal offshore casino gambling.
The story goes that for years P&O cruise ships have been picking up passengers in Sydney for a three night cruise full of food and drink, but when the ship was 12 miles from dock it opened its casino for revellers to enjoy. Whilst this might sound within the laws of the NSW government which dictate that a ship must be 12 nautical miles off shore, the truth is that P&O ships are 12 nautical miles from the dock when commencing so people are saying P&O is using a loophole in the laws.
The issue everyone is talking about is the fact that it has been reported that 24 hours after setting sail, the P&O ship docked in Jervis Bay and gambling continued. This, it is said, is flaunting the laws of gaming at sea and makes the P&O ships actions illegal.
The law is saying that ships must be 12 nautical miles off shore; P&O is saying they were 12 nautical miles from Sydney so in their eyes they were within the law.
A P&O spokesperson said "P&O Cruises operates within the relevant regulatory frameworks and guidelines in relation to the operation of on-board casinos,"
"The expectation on cruise ships are casinos remain closed while the ship is in port. We uphold that provision. We don't open a casino until a ship is 12 nautical miles from port. The relevant port is Sydney."
Time will tell what lawmakers for the NSW government make of this, it could be that the wording of legal documents is not clear enough and P&O are actually acting legally through a loophole, or it could be found that P&O have misinterpreted the law and are acting unlawfully.
This is certainly a story to watch!


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Power reduction makes it hard work for the Balfe Motorsport Team
Following their success in Estorial and Spa Francorchamps, the Balfe Motorsport McLaren 650s GT3 was forced to run with a power reduction in the third round at the Paul Ricard circuit. "It's a power reduction on the boost control, which probably lost us about 1.2 seconds a lap. It was also applied to the Garage 59 works McLarens too, but it's got to be reviewed again," Shaun Balfe explained.
Race 1
Team mate Rob Bell was out in the first qualifying session and finished fourth overall and second in the Pro Am class. "It was a case of looking after the tyres really as it was hot for the whole weekend," Balfe added. From the start of Saturday's race Bell was into second place. Mikkel Mac's Ferrari got by on lap four and Bell had Giovanni Venturini's Lamborghini closing too, until all four began to close up. Mac had started to catch Augusto Farfus in the lead BMW, which was dumping oil, Mac became the new leader for a while but was one of many caught out on the oil. Bell maximised the opportunity and was in second place when he too was caught out; he ran wide and lost some places. Balfe jumped in for the second stint and was almost immediately jumped by Vito Postiglione's Lamborghini and Mario Cioci's Ferrari, before settling in ninth place and fourth best Pro Am.
Race 2
It was Balfe's turn to qualify for race two on Sunday morning. It was a one shot session Balfe due to tyre usage. Although Balfe was only two seconds off Rob's time he finished 20th overall; which still made Balfe of the top Bronze level drivers. Balfe started the race and was immediately embroiled in a racelong duel with Valentin Pierburg's Mercedes. They had exchanged places twice on the first two laps before Balfe headed the fight from lap seven, in 18th overall. "I towed him back to challenge the next group too and we were still together at the pitstop too," he said.
As the pitstop window opened he was first to stop with Bell back in the car to take it to the finish. A steady climb over the next few laps brought him back to 13th before taking Mikael Grenier's Lamborghini for 12th.
"It was another tough weekend for us, but we salvaged points and managed to consolidate with the penalties we were given, so we are still in with a shout for the title," Balfe concluded after taking fifth in the Pro Am class.
The championship now moves on to the Hungaroring July 2/3, before visiting Silverstone for the UK round.
The Balfe Motorsport team are still second in the Pro Am class and seventh overall.


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text: 2012/5/6 Robert Millan <email@example.com>: >> The gcc definitely uses internally some hashes, which under even slightly >> different source files would be different. The simple inclussion of >> additional definition at least changes line numbers in preprocessed source >> and sequence number of a defined type. > > It's a relief to hear this. Just to be sure, I'll prepare a pair of > builds and make a call for testers before uploading it to unstable. I've uploaded eglibc packages built using latest kfreebsd-kernel-headers from experimental: http://people.debian.org/~rmh/glibc_kkh901/ It'd help if everyone reading this tested them for a few days. If after a week or so nobody reports problems, I'll upload the new kfreebsd-kernel-headers to unstable. Thanks! -- Robert Millan


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Date: 3-1-18
# of PAX: 6
PAX: Tenenbaum, Trump, LETC, Pony Express, 8-Penny
Warm Up:
SSH x20
Cotton Pickers x20
Left Leg Hold Stretch – Then Right
As a group we run off campus to the UNCW track and do laps on the track until 5:55. We then head back as a group to HMP and then hit the outer loop trail, finishing with running the length of the parking lot a time and half to hit our 5 miles!
We came, we saw, we ran and got rained on. It was awesome!
-Tenenbaum and Pony Express – I have definitely seen both of y'alls speed increase and it's freaking awesome!
-Trump – I'm glad your bathroom issues didn't keep you from us this morning!
-LETC – glad you picked me as your Q last night 🙂
-8-Penny – thanks for pushing me today!
-Prayer's for Seahorse's 2.0 and their family!
-Fort Fisher Ruck Saturday at 0600 – 26.2 miles!
-Thank you men for showing up in the rain to support me!
-There will be a day when we cannot do this, but today is not that day!!!
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Ugly Stik, out!


text: When LIFE AFTER SCIENTOLOGY goes horribly wrong, sometimes a person continues to serve Scientology Inc. and forward its agenda. Once upon a time, long ago, I defended Alonzo on a number of occasions, and his views, at times, were similar to mine, but something changed. Alanzo started parroting Scientology Inc. talking points. Alonzo's role, these days, is similar to that of "Bernie," who, years ago, specialized in nullifying critics of Scientology while presenting himself as a critic of Scientology. The below video is only noteworthy if it's the beginning of series. Then it will be notable in a similar way that Marty Rathbun's (Scientology Inc. talking points) videos are notable. Mainly, this little post serves to alert those recently exiting Scientology Inc. that there are a small number of people who - for whatever reason - present themselves as former Scientologists, yet continue to serve Scientology Inc. "Being an anti Scientologist is like being an anti-Semite. It is being anti, as in you know a better way and you're so certain about it that you're gonna get rid of somebody's religion."


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MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reported a surprise 3% drop in quarterly net profit, as the Indian drug maker continued to grapple with pricing pressure in the U.S.
Consolidated net income for the fourth quarter ended in March stood at 3.02 billion rupees ($44 million), compared with 3.13 billion rupees a year earlier, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Analysts were expecting a net profit of 3.59 billion rupees, according to a Reuters poll.
The latest quarter included a one-time charge of 374 million rupees due to changes in U.S. tax laws. Revenue fell 1% to 35.35 billion rupees. Sales in North America declined 6% due to higher price erosions, and increased competition in some key molecules, the company said.
The last fiscal year was "challenging," while the fourth-quarter performance was "relatively muted," Dr. Reddy's Co-chairman and Chief Executive G.V. Prasad said in the statement.
The weak performance was mainly due to "continuing headwinds in the U.S. markets and a temporary drop in sales in Russia, attributable to a shift in the channel purchasing pattern," Prasad said.
Indian pharmaceutical companies have been grappling with falling drug prices in the U.S., where the Food and Drug Administration has expedited its approval rate for generics, paving the way for increased competition. A rising number of retail pharmacies in the U.S. are joining hands to gain leverage in buying generic drugs in bulk, pushing prices down further.
Meanwhile, smaller rival Cipla reported a fourth-quarter profit of 1.79 billion rupees, compared with a loss of 617.9 million rupees a year earlier. But the profit missed analysts' expectation of a profit of 3.57 billion rupees, according to a Reuters poll.
Cipla also said its board approved a plan to raise up to 40 billion rupees through equity and debt.
Dr. Reddy's Prasad said the company continues "to work diligently on resolving pending regulatory issues," which has been hurting its performance over the past few years.
In 2015, the U.S. drug regulator issued a warning letter to three of the company's plants, citing quality issues and violations of good manufacturing practices. Until Dr. Reddy's fixes the problems, it won't receive U.S. approvals for drugs made at these plants, which account for 10%-12% of its sales.
The company has been transferring the production of several critical products out of the affected plants. Last year, in March, the FDA audited those plants and issued new notices with repeat observations on data integrity at two facilities.
Shares of Dr. Reddy's jumped 6.3% on Tuesday, while Cipla's stock added 0.9% in Mumbai trading. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.1%.
--Dhanya Ann Thoppil


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Most of the scramblers and trackers we see follow proven recipes. So this vintage trials-inspired BMW R80 RT is a refreshing twist on the dual-sport genre.
The look is more British than Bavarian, thanks to an expert makeover by Stephen Bentley. Stephen builds bikes on commission as Dust Custom Motorcycles, out of a "shack at the back" in Lancashire. But this particular bike was a personal project.
"The popularity and demand for airheads has meant that I haven't managed to build one of my 'own' for two years," he tells us. "It's great working for people, don't get me wrong. But to allow something to evolve without too much preemption sure helps realign things a little."
The donor—an early 80s, low-mileage BMW R80—had been tucked away in a corner of Stephen's shed, waiting for a gap in the schedule.…


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Blog comments I can't stand.
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I feel ya, girl! It's definitely not the right way to go about it. The person puts time and effort into their post for the comments to be engaging - not one word comments that just mean to link to theirs. There's no connection and no real reason to leave a comment like that. I can't stand those either. I'm glad you made a post about it, maybe other's will catch a hint ;)ReplyDelete
It really isn't! I appreciate comments and seeing what people have to say so when I see one that's one word and a paragraph on why I should visit their blog... I delete!Delete
My blog doesn't get any comments, but when I read other blogs I like to go through the comments afterwards. The biggest one that annoys me is "repost this on ten posts or else" Like, do these people really believe it or is it just so people will click on their profile? I guess we'll just never understand the logic behind clickbait comments!ReplyDeleteReplies
I know right?! I don't know about any other bloggers but I personally just delete those comments!Delete
I read a lot of blogs and comment on loads but I don't do it for any reason. I don't expect a follow or comment back....I comment because I like what I have read and want to show some appreciation to the writer.ReplyDelete
One word comments annoy me so much. What is the point. It's just lazy xReplies
I love to just find blogs, read and comment. I mean I always leave my link at the end so they know who commented but never say follow for follow or anything else like that!Delete
I hate comment for comment, follow me or comments that just don't make sense. It drives me up the wall!ReplyDelete
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Same, it's so pointlessDelete
I feel like I enjoyed this post more than I should have! It's brilliant 😂ReplyDelete
Haha I'm glad you enjoyed the post! I think I enjoyed writing it more than I should have lolDelete
I don't understand the one word commenters, that's just weird. And the ones that are unrelated to the post...why?? But I agree that the "comment for comment" and "follow for follow" ones are the worst. I don't even put my link because I feel like it's tacky tbhReplyDeleteReplies
It's lazy and it shows they are only there to leave links I think. I don't mind people signing the comment with their name and or link because I like to know who left the comment and I leave my link but when it's a blatant attempt at leaving their link everywhere it's so annoying!Delete
It's lazy and it shows they are only there to leave links I think. I don't mind people signing the comment with their name and or link because I like to know who left the comment and I leave my link but when it's a blatant attempt at leaving their link everywhere it's so annoying!Delete
The one that has really been getting to me recently and I'm getting a lot of is like "insert generic comment here with more than one word but it's still shit". Like "this is an interesting read. Thanks for sharing" because I feel like its a forced comment. There's nothing that says they really took anything in at all.ReplyDelete
Emmie xo
YES! These sort of comments are just a joke, We are all writers here... I am sure we can think of a few more things to write... to me it shows they haven't read the post at all. xxDelete
The follow for follow ones do annoy me. I've never had the comment for comment ones before. Sometimes I think a person might leave a one word comment if you don't speak the same language but like to look at the blog images.ReplyDelete
The follow for follow ones just get deleted straight away here! They are so cringy and it means I'll never click on their blog which is a shame really.Delete
Oh I can't stand these types of comments Jordan! I'm so glad someones actually approached this issue. It really gets on my nerve xReplyDeleteReplies
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I can't stand lazy commenters or those that are only commenting for self promotion, it drives me nuts! 🙈 People who just write "love this post" are also really annoying, it's clear that they haven't actually paid any attention to what has been written! I do like it when people leave their blog links in comments as it allows me to go and check out their blog if they've left a nice comment, but when they write "follow for follow" or "read this post of mine", it's a bit frustrating! Thanks for sharing this, I'm in total agreement with you! 🙌🏼ReplyDelete
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It's so annoying isn't it?! There just is no need. xoxDelete
Just kidding. I hate these too... It's a shame but it seems to me that people who leave 'follow for follow' type comments are just looking for social media numbers. It's like, don't you want people to engage with your content and be interested in what you have to say? It's the age of YouTube fame where people want to get internet fame fast, I guess.Replies
Haha, They are horrible. I totally agree, they want to go about blogs commenting and then never reading or putting in effort!Delete
Great. Check out my blog? Nah I'm totally kidding, I related to this post so much, comments like these really do frustrate me, although I don't think its bad to leave your blog link at the end of a comment. I used to find blogs to read that way! But seriously: follow for follow, no thanks!ReplyDelete
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Yeah these comments really do my head in! I just don't see the point in them what so ever.Delete
Love ALL of these! The funniest thing for me is when the frickin' promo links are LONGER than the comments, like - for real?! I think it's often a form of spam, tbh. I actually talked about this topic on twitter last night. In my recent post "21 home truths from 21" i have received the NICEST comments ever on my blog - 3/4 genuinely long, thoughtful comments. I realised that this means more than 500 IG likes or "great post!" responses ever could. I think with blogging we can get too caught up in numbers, doing things for likes and follows and it takes away from what it's REALLY about! Okay mini rant over :P THANK-YOU FOR THIS xxxReplyDelete
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YES! Why do people do that?! A whole link that's taking up the comment box after "Great post" haha Thank you for commenting. xxDelete
I've only just started blogging and this is also one of my biggest pet hates! Just because you've read someone's post and commented on it, does not mean the other person has to too!ReplyDelete
Laura xx
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I think for a blogger of any size it's a pain in the ass! I'm more inclined to go check someones blog out who takes the time to read mine and leave a comment that's not begging for a follow or comment backDelete
I agree with you on all points! When I first starting blogging I got a lot if those follow for a follow. I even being a nice person that I am (lol) followed some but they lied and never followed. One even had a nerve to come back and beg again for a follow!I don't even post those comments.ReplyDeleteReplies
These types of comments are such a waste of time for sure and it really is a bummer when you follow them and they don;t do it back after coming and asking for it.Delete
Yes these are definitely all annoying, I do check out links when people post comments as I feel that they have taken the time to read my post and comment but not any of those with just stupid one word comments, follow for follow etc. There is also some people that write "Amazing post! Thanks for sharing! :)" while it's not as bad as a one word comment quite often they haven't read the post. I read one last week on someone's post about their miscarriage, how they felt after it and how they eventually moved on and some twat wrote that!! It was later deleted but sometimes these types of comments are insensitive if they haven't read the post! Rant over :DReplyDelete
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I check links when people leave comments that aren't a blatant beg for a follow back etc.. That's just not fair to post those types of comments on any type of post never mind one that personal to someone!Delete
This is such a good post idea! I completely agree with these points. I'd rather people didn't leave a comment tbh if all they're asking for is a comment, or follow.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you for commenting! xoxDelete
Really good post and I get why some comments are annoying. I feel like I would want people to comment on my posts because they find my blog interesting and the comment to show they have read the content. Great post again from you Jordanne!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah I would much rather people do it because they want to and even if they want to disagree with something that's welcomed as well!Delete
I really hate the idea of follow4follow. I follow the people whose content I want to see only. I don't like the idea of following others or others following me out of obligation. It feels so insincere!ReplyDelete
Beccah xx
The follow for follow ones annoy me... Like why?! What is the point!Delete
Wow you've raised some good points, girl! Thankfully I haven't experienced many of these but I'm sure that's only cause I'm inexperienced lolReplyDeleteReplies
They are horrible, I mean it's just a time wasting experience to be honest lolDelete
I feel ya! I've not received any of these comments luckily, but it always makes me annoyed when I see them on other people's blog, hours probably went into that post and you're not acknowledging that. I most certainly won't click on a link if it seems like you were just commenting to leave it there.ReplyDelete
Thanks for this post, have a lovely day!
-Cait xx
Thank you so much for commenting! It is so annoying that people leave these types of comments, its so annoying.Delete
So I'm relatively new to blogging and I literally can not imagine asking someone to follow me or come comment on a post. That just seems so tacky! I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way! And I also don't really understand the one word comments, either. I think if you're going to take the time to comment, you should actually have something worthwhile to add!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much for your comment <3! It really is tacky, it instantly makes me delete the comment if I'm perfectly honest. I completely agree with you on every point.Delete
I always delete comments that are really pijntkpoi or asking for a comment returned. Looks and sounds so silly. If I like your content, I'll leave us a comment yknow! XReplyDeleteReplies
I do the exact same! There's so need for comments like these plus you end up looking like a spammer to google anyway so it's a loose - loose situation.Delete
This is such a necessary post! Genuinely not sure how people think they can keep acting like this and grow organic followers! I try to follow other bloggers back to be supportive but only if it's content I'm interested.ReplyDelete
Also I've just read your other post ' about hating blogs - a great reminder to add in a search bar widget to mine aha!Replies
Neither do I! it's so silly and people can spot a spammer miles away! I'd much rather check someones blog out if they leave a genuine comment. Thank you so much for commenting hun <3Delete
I just love it when you read a comment and the person clearly hasn't read a word or just puts 'great photos, check out my post'! It's just disheartening. I enjoyed this post, made me laugh as I think so many of us can relate. Thankyou for sharing :)ReplyDelete
Haha I know right? I had one the other week talking all about a different language and learning them and why I'm amazing for doing that.... on a post about my son! Like... what? lol It makes no sense and just looks lazy tbh.Delete
Oh I love this!! I completely agree: all the follow for follow/comment for comment ones are clearly just people trying to link spam rather than actually engaging with the content - there is nothing there to prove that they have even read your content - content that you spend ages working on - and they're probably doing it to everyone, exactly the same messaging. I'm glad someone has written it out for everyone how annoying that is - let's hope you don't get any of those comments on this one!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much for commenting! They really are trying to spam their links, it looks tacky plus google pick them up as spam anyway so they aren't doing themselves any favours. Tbh, I have had a few just saying "great post" haha but I just delete them now, no need to keep them.Delete
I completely agree with every single point you have made. People should write comments that show they have read your post. It's so easy to tell when someone has just copied and pasted a similar comment because they a) can't be bothered writing a new comment and b) just want their link out there. I really dislike when people spam their links.ReplyDelete
Rachael x www.geminiexplicit.com
Haha, love this post! I absolutely hate the generic, obviously-you-didn't-read-my-post comments. "Great post! I wrote something similar over here ..."... like, can you be any more obvious that you just want to promote your blog?ReplyDelete
I don't even mind just one sentence comments... as long as it's relative to the post I made and it was genuine!
The 'Comment for Comment' thing frustrates me. Most of the time they did not even read my blog post before commenting with some strange things. Great article.ReplyDelete
Jeannette - https://whiskyoftheweek.co.uk/
I know people want comments, but if I just have 'great post' or 'good point', I won't comment. I find a retweet or posting it more beneficial then a comment.ReplyDelete
And having to reply to those comments are the worst too. I'm an introvert so small talk drives me up a wall.
This was really funny and yeah-totally get ya! I think it's OK to network through blogging/commenting etc. but it's better when people show actual interest in you and it's not, well, faked.ReplyDelete


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Urban development, governance, and oil windfalls in an African city:
The case of Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana)
My research explores the themes of urban development, governance, and the potential for poverty alleviation in light of recent oil windfalls in the city of Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. The discovery of commercial quantities of oil in 2007 has been marked by the galvanisation of civil society groups (international and national), traditional authorities, different levels of Ghanaian government, and transnational companies (and their respective governments, which include the UK, US, and China) wishing to benefit from the promise of oil. Under this political upheaval, vis-à-vis heightened activity, perceptions, and opportunities, my research investigates the ways in which these different actors and groups coordinate and maneuver for their interests, while shaping the development of this city. Although cities are constantly moving, transforming, and constructing, these moments of profound change provide a rich and dynamic context for studying the reconfigurations of urban life and politics, beyond the banal and towards uncovering the potentialities of a city.
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The hilly, scenic, 194-acre campus promotes fitness. 39% of the traditional undergraduates participate in 22 varsity sports. In 2011, Mars Hill won the USA Cycling Collegiate Division II national championship; the men's cross country team has swept 19 straight conference titles and won the 2014 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional championship.


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text: An oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau), like those that are part of the Neurolab payload on Space Shuttle Mission STS-90, is shown in its holding tank in the Space Station Processing Facility. Each fish is between eight and 14 inches long. Toadfish live in an estuarine environment and are native to areas along the Northeast coast of the United States. Since they are bottom dwellers that live in cracks and crevices, a tube is provided in its tank to give it a place to retreat and hide. Investigations during the Neurolab mission will focus on the effects of microgravity on the nervous system. This fish is an excellent model for looking at vestibular function because the architecture of its inner and middle ear are similar to those of mammals with respect to the vestibular apparatus. The crew of STS-90, slated for launch April 16 at 2:19 p.m. EDT, includes Commander Richard Searfoss, Pilot Scott Altman, Mission Specialists Richard Linnehan, Dafydd (Dave) Williams, M.D., and Kathryn (Kay) Hire, and Payload Specialists Jay Buckey, M.D., and James Pawelczyk, Ph.D


text: Maserati re-enters India, targets 2-digit sales Maserati on Wednesday announced its re-entry into the Indian market with plans to launch models priced up to Rs 2.2 crore and a target to sell in double digits each year. business Updated: Jul 15, 2015 23:01 IST HT Correspondent Hindustan Times Maserati's network development manager Bojan Jankulovski (right) at the re-launch of the brand in New Delhi on Wednesday. (AFP Photo) After a forgettable first stint in India when it managed to sell barely 10 cars in a little over a year, Italian luxury car maker Maserati on Wednesday announced its re-entry into the Indian market with plans to launch models priced up to Rs 2.2 crore and a target to sell in double digits each year. The company, part of the Fiat Chrysler group, had first entered India in 2011 appointing Shreyans Group as its official importer and distributor. The stint with Shreyans was shortlived and ended in 2012 on mounting complaints from customers. This time the company has done away with any intermediary and plans to import and sell cars through its appointed dealers. "We made a few mistakes last time and wanted to be sure about our partners this time hence the over two-year delay," said Bojan Jankulovski, network development manager, Maserati. "There is a definite demand for our cars in India. But our cars are exclusive so we will not sell in dozens. We should sell in double digits though."The company plans to sell four models -- Quattroporte, Ghibli, Gran Turismo and GranCabrio, all priced between Rs 1.14 crore to Rs 2.2 crore. The company will open a dealership each in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore for which it has appointed AMP Supercars, Bagga Luxury Motorcars and Jubilant Autoworks, respectively."We have plans to expand in other parts of the country as well. Further down the line, we aim to set up dealerships in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Chennai," Jankulovski said. First Published: Jul 15, 2015 22:51 IST


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We've all been there before - especially in the Mid-West. The cold weather blues have become a part of life that often sneaks in unnoticed. As you continue reading, you'll gain a few tips and tricks on how you and your family can avoid feeling SAD This winter.
Let in the light
Give your kids an added immunity boost by opening the shades! Natural light can offer a variety of health benefits, such as reducing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and increasing productivity and energy. In fact, The National Institute Of Health notes that exposure to natural lighting can reduce sick days by roughly 6.5 percent!
Be Active Outdoors
Yes, you read that correctly - there's no way you're going to change the weather, so you might as well embrace it! Kids can always find something to do; build a snowman, make a fort, go sledding - there are tons of options. You can always take part in these activities with your kids, or you can learn something new with them. Perhaps Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing is in order. These activities will increase your heart rate and give you a reason to enjoy the scenery.
According to Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg at the Semel institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, physical activity is an effective treatment for mild symptoms of depression. How often should someone get out and get physical? Studies suggest 3-4 times per week is enough to enjoy the benefits.
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Studies show that Vitamin D deficiencies are common in regions that experience harsher winters. To help your family avoid this common ailment (and a few less common ones) try upping your daily dosage of fortified dairy, citrus fruits, and vegetables. Check out this full list of winter superfoods or try a few of these kid-friendly recipes.
Even if you're not feeling all that social, Dr. Maidenberg suggests that spending time with others - even for a little bit - is enough to kick some of your cold weather blues. Plan a play date with other kids and their parents, attend local events, or take an art class as a family. There are plenty of ways to socialize during the winter; some just require a bit more research!
Like everything else that's worthwhile, this takes some effort -but don't fret! It can be done one reassuring step at a time. You'll notice your mood change significantly after trying out one of these tips - beyond that point, everything meshes well together. Here's to a happy and healthy new year from all of us at School-A-Thon!


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🇮🇷 Millions to mark 40th anniversary of Iranian revolution | Al Jazeera English1 min read
Iran's revolution was carried out by an older generation enraged by the inequality they lived under the Shah's regime.
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Al Jazeera's Andrew Simmons spoke to ordinary Iranians, to assess the mood of the nation as it marks 40 years since the Islamic Revolution.
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text: 02 Jul 2015 13:00 Etihad Airways has increased its service between Abu Dhabi and Seychelles from four flights per week to daily to give guests more choice and greater flexibility when travelling to and from Seychelles. Starting on 1 July 2015, the total number of return flights operated by Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles between Abu Dhabi and Seychelles increased to 14 per week. These double-daily services provide more convenient options for guests travelling between the UAE and Seychelles, and to key destinations across the Gulf region, Middle East, Europe, North America, Indian Subcontinent, North Asia, and Australia. Passengers from European destinations such as Berlin, Frankfurt, London, and Paris will now benefit from two daily options to travel to Seychelles via Etihad Airways' hub in Abu Dhabi. Kevin Knight, Etihad Airways' Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, said: "The change in Etihad Airways' flight schedule means that our guests now have the choice and flexibility of a consistent double-daily service between Abu Dhabi and Seychelles and better onward flight connections across our global network." Etihad Airways commenced services between Abu Dhabi and Mahé in the Seychelles in November 2011, while Air Seychelles began operations in March 2012. The airlines now operate two-class Airbus A320 (16 Business Class and 120 Economy Class) aircraft offering more than 3,800 seats on the route each week. New schedule for flights from Abu Dhabi to Seychelles, effective 1 July 2015: Flight Origin Departs Desti-nation Arrives Fre-quency Aircraft EY622 Abu Dhabi (AUH) 09:15 Mahé (SEZ) 13:55 Daily A320 EY621 Mahé (SEZ) 14.45 Abu Dhabi (AUH) 19.15 Daily A320 HM187 Abu Dhabi (AUH) 02.25 Mahé (SEZ) 07.05 Daily A320 HM018 Mahé (SEZ) 20.20 Abu Dhabi (AUH) 00.50+1 Daily A320 Note: All departures and arrivals are listed in local time. Contatti Siamo una compagnia aerea internazionale e in quanto tale siamo presenti ovunque. Scopri come contattare l'ufficio Etihad più vicino.Visualizza i dettagli di contatto Commenti Se ci vuoi inviare un commento, un complimento o un reclamo, oppure se vuoi semplicemente porci una domanda, ti invitiamo a fare clic qui Dacci il tuo "Mi piace" Visita la nostra pagina su Facebook! Guarda i nostri video Visita il nostro canale su YouTube! Seguici Etihad Airways | Offerte Etihad | Assistenza Etihad | Premi Etihad


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After Targeting More than 1,000 Regulations for Repeal, Governor Scott Issues Executive Order
4/8/2011; Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott continues to live up to his campaign promise to hold government accountable. Today, he issued Executive Order 11-72 reaffirming the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Regulatory Reform's critical role in ensuring common sense and accountability in state regulation.
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Studio photography is something I love to do but don't get as much opportunity as I'd like. For this photo session for Silent Charm Jewelry we needed images that could be used both for product photography on their website and for full-page … Continue reading
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A New Home
While trying my hand with real estate photography the client asked for a dramatic outside image of his house in the evening. It was the perfect opportunity to use a painting-with-light technique I've wanted to try with a while. I used … Continue reading
Catalogue Photography
A few images from the spring wholesale clothing catalogue beautifully designed by Raghu Designs.
Borrelli Woodworking
Borrelli Woodworking has been providing high quality carpentry in Alachua county for decades. Not long ago I had the privilege to photograph their home kitchen, all custom-made and designed. The textures and the beauty of the wood used was amazing … Continue reading
Loosey's Downtown Gainesville
It was a dark and stormy night and I just couldn't resist swinging over to Loosey's in Downtown Gainesville for a few exterior shots playing with the lights reflecting on the wet cobblestones.
Gopi Skirts & R
Last week I did a quick product shoot showing off this lovely skirt. R was a wonderful model to work with and I've already got a few other shoots planned for her. Here's a few of my favorites.


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Wow! "Adapt and Grow" helped 20,000 Singaporeans find jobs in 2017!
Have you seen the video clip which says that in 2017, "Adapt and Grow" helped 20,000 Singaporeans to find jobs?
In this connection, according e2i's web site – "PCP is a programme under the national Adapt and Grow initiative. This programme is suitable for mid-career switchers who are prepared to undergo On-Job Training (OJT) to transit into an industry that is new to them.
PCP provides career growth support to mid-career Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians across many sectors. Upon successful programme completion, PCP participants will be awarded with accredited qualifications.
e2i employability coaches match suitable PCP participants with companies who sign up for the PCP scheme.
See more at: https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/professional-conversion-programme-pcp/ | Employment and Employability Institute, e2i"
In a media report last year – "In the first eight months of this year, these programmes (Adapt and Grow) to help workers adapt to rapid technological changes helped more than 16,000 workers land new jobs.
According to the article "S$28m boost for fund to help PMETs switch careers" (Today, Jun 16, 2017) – "Since the PCP started in 2007, about 7,000 have undergone courses and made a career switch."
In "The speech (which) was delivered on 6 March 2017 during the Committee of Supply Debate 2017 – "Last year, we launched 36 new Professional Conversion Programmes (PCPs) to help more than 1,000 PMETs switch careers, and to take on job openings in these sectors that are still growing and hiring.
Last year, WSG, together with NTUC e2i, SNEF and our tripartite partners, helped more than 20,000 jobseekers to secure jobs. This is an increase of about 15%."
The Ministry of Manpower should be congratulated for the astronomical growth of the PCP under the "Adapt and Grow", from just about 7,000 since the PCP started in 2007 to around February 2017 – to 20,000 In 2017.
This is a phenomenal growth rate of about 2,800 per cent (20,000 In 2017 divided by an average of 700 per year from 2007 to 2017).
Also, did we "helped more than 20,000 jobseekers (all jobseekers, not just "Adapt and Grow") to secure jobs, or "Adapt and Grow" helped 20,000 find jobs?
If not for the MOM'S supernatural success as described above – the following labour statistics may have been even worse:-
… "The annual average unemployment rate for 2017 for Singaporeans was 3.3 per cent, higher than the average of 3.1 per cent in 2016"
… "The recovery in the labour market was also seen in the number of local residents in employment, which grew by 21,300, or 0.9 per cent, last year.
This is almost double the growth in 2016" – with an average of about 30,000 new permanent residents (PRs) and 20,000 new citizens granted per year – how many of the 32,500 local residents' employment growth in the last two years went to Singaporeans?
If we account for the foreign workers who were reclassified as resident workers when they became PRs or citizens – how many of the jobs went to Singaporeans?
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October 12, 2018 | cake, chocolate, dessert | No Comments|
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake is made with two layers of delicious chocolate cake, and two layers of edible cookie dough then topped with ganache, frosting, and mini chocolate chip cookies!
- 1 Box Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- 3.9 oz package Jell-O Instant Chocolate Fudge Pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1½ cup mini chocolate chips
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1 tub chocolate frosting
- Mini chocolate chip cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine all cake ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer and beat just until combined.
- Line the bottom of two 6-inch pans with parchment paper (like this) and spray with cooking spray.
- Add 2 cups of batter to each pan, bake for 30 to 35 minutes until tops spring back when touched, transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Scrape down the sides and add vanilla and milk.
- Scrape down the sides and add flour and salt and mix until combined, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Divide cookie dough in half and use the 6-inch cake pans to shape each half of the cookie dough into layers.
- Place one of the cake layers on a cake stand, gently flip one of the cookie dough layers out onto the first cake layer, top with the second cake, then top that with the second cookie dough layer.
- Scoop ⅓ of the frosting into a frosting bag or decorating tool fitted with a large star tip. Place the rest of the frosting in the tub in the microwave and melt at 30 seconds intervals stirring between each one until smooth.
- Pour melted frosting over the cake and evenly spread around, let cool for 15 minutes. Pipe remaining frosting onto the top of the cake and top with mini chocolate chip cookies.
Use remaining batter to make 12 cupcakes or you can make a 9-inch cake by doing the following:
- Prep two 9-inch pans the same way as above, evenly divide the batter between the two pans.
- Bake cakes for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Mold all of the cookie dough in one 9-inch pan and sandwich it between the two cake layers. (www.sugarandsoul.co)