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I was feeling sort of nostalgic today for the fried vegetables my grandmother used to make. They were almost always the start of our family's six-hour Sunday dinners, laid out (along with a big wedge of provolone) on the table to pick on as we played cards and waited for the main event. Hmmm, they disappeared fast! There's a saying in Italian: fritte son bone anche le scarpe, even shoes taste good when they're fried. And it's so true.
Fried vegetables are not at all hard to make, but they can be time consuming, as the various vegetables need to be peeled and cut up, then parboiled, and then fried. One way to cut down on this work is to use frozen vegetables, which respond very well to this treatment. And, in the US at least, the quality of frozen vegetables is often comparable, in some cases superior, to that of fresh ingredients (see below). Today we had artichoke hearts, cauliflower florets and asparagus, all of which come already parboiled and cut into pieces. All you need to do is let them defrost, then roll them in flour, dip them in a mixture of eggs beaten with finely chopped parsley, salt, pepper and just a bit of grated pecorino cheese. Shallow fry them gently in a mixture of olive and canola oils (or in a light olive oil) until they turn a light golden brown.
The oil should be about 1/2 inch (1 cm) or so deep, or enough to come about halfway up the pieces. Make sure that the oil is just hot enough so that it gently bubbles around the pieces as you place them into the pan. If the oil is not hot enough, the vegetables will turn out greasy; too hot and the egg batter will brown before the insides of the vegetable pieces are fully cooked. (It is a bit like making fried chicken, if you've done that.) You then drain the vegetables, either on a plate lined with paper towels or–my preferred method–on a cooling rack placed over a baking sheet to catch the oil and stray bits of batter. You'll need to fry a few pieces at a time, as many as will fit comfortably in your frying pan without crowding. (If you crowd them, they will steam, and get soggy and greasy.) Keep your already fried vegetables warm in the oven while you are frying the rest.
Sprinkle the fried vegetables with salt and serve either hot or at room temperature. I promise, they're addictive!
NOTE: The vegetables mentioned above were the ones that Angelina made most often. But other vegetables are also great fried like this, including broccoli, peppers and–my personal favorite–eggplant. In fact, this is the way you fry eggplant to make a parmigiana di melanzane, eggplant parmesan, or at least the way Angelina used to make it.
As mentioned, however sacrilegious it may seem, when I don't have access to best quality fresh vegetables, I am a fan of using frozen vegetables for this dish, especially for the ones that require parboiling and cutting up, like cauliflower, artichoke, broccoli or even asparagus. (Vegetables like eggplant and peppers, of course, are another story.) Frankly, I find that, in the US at least, frozen vegetables can equally good, if not better, than 'fresh' vegetables that have been picked before they are ripe, shipped across country and force-ripened by gas or whatever other artificial means modern industry has devised, and then left to sit on a supermarket shelf for however long. Frozen vegetables are picked at their best and freezing preserves them that way. Of course, not all vegetables freeze well. Eggplant and peppers, and summer vegetables in general, are not very good frozen. Potatoes take on an 'off' flavor when frozen. But for many other vegetables, frozen are a viable and practical alternative.
Another way to fry vegetables is to substitute parmesan for the pecorino and, after the egg bath, cover the vegetables pieces in bread crumbs. It produces a more 'refined' dish–but I like this way better. It brings me back to my childhood.
If you have any of the egg mixture left over, by the way, don't throw it out. Mix it with some breadcrumbs and pour into the pan like so much pancake batter and fry until golden brown. It's the best part!
These fried vegetables are basically a kind of vegetarian fritto misto, as befits a modest country gal like Angelina. Italian cuisine abounds in fritti misti–the 'fried course' was once a standard part of a complete Italian dinner–and there are many regional versions of the fritto misto. My personal favorite, found in coastal areas all over Italy, is the fritto misto di mare. In Rome, they make a wonderful fritto misto alla romana with calf's brains and artichokes. In Piemonte, they make an elaborate fritto misto with many different meats, crochette and vegetables. In Bologna, the gran fritto misto features bits of mortadella, cheese, semolina croquettes and even 'fried cream' (pastry cream enriched and thickened with egg yolk).


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The New England Watercolor Society
14th Biennial North American Open Exhibition
October 15 – November 8, 2014
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Opening Reception & Awards Presentation
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 2-4pm
Juror Demonstration ($20):
Alvaro Castegnet - Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30pm
Painting Demonstrations (free and open to the public):
Julie Blanchard, Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1:30pm
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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary,
Report of the Mission to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Reported by Peter Bridgewater & Guangchun Lei, Ramsar Convention Secretariat
Invited by the Dubai Municipal Government, we visited Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary from June 4-5th, 2006. During the visits, we met representatives from the UAE Federal Environment Agency, Dubai Municipal Government, Sama Dubai (government developer), EIA consultants, and WWF UAE. The Department of Environment of Dubai Municipality presented the current situation of the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, and its qualification under Ramsar site criteria, Sama Dubai presented their comprehensive EIA assessment on the low intensity housing and health service development in its buffer zones and their associated environment management plans. After the meeting, two field trips were made to look at different aspects, including the habitats, migratory water bird populations, fish, water quality, visitor facilities, and the buffer zones for planned future development. Towards the end of the trip, we exchanged views with the stakeholders.
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (RAKWS) as a Ramsar site
From the documents we received, and our site visits, we are convinced this site is an excellent potential Ramsar site in an arid region. It qualifies under Ramsar Criteria 2, 4, 6 and 8. It may also qualify under Criterion 5 (if the most recent census data confirm the total number of birds exceeds 20,000). The mangroves, mudflats, lagoons, sabkhas, reedbeds and shrubs form a wonderful wetland coastscape that supports both nature and local people. Recognition of its global importance will not only promote its ecological, educational, cultural and aesthetic values, but more importantly, provide an opportunity for the Ramsar Convention to communicate and demonstrate its mission i.e:
the conservation and wise use of wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world.
Management issues of the site
We are pleased with the high standard of management that Department of Environment has put in place at the RAKWS. Clear management objectives have been identified, good quality EIA has been undertaken for the low intensity housing and health service development in its buffer zones, its associated environment management planning, and the RAKWS enhancement plan. An effective partnership has been built up with key stakeholders, such as Sama Dubai (Dubai International Property), EWS and WWF-UAE.
However, we are living in a changing world. With future developments in the buffer zones (with the increasing of human activities on the edge of the wetlands), Dubai's growing international attraction, and global warming, we have to develop good strategies to adopt such changes.
From our short visit, we feel there are a number of management issues that require management authorities to monitor closely and take timely measures to ensure the maintenance of the ecological character of the wetland. Such key issues include habitat quality, and communication, education and public awareness (CEPA).
Habitat Management
Habitat management in RAKWS must focus on control of mangroves within the core zone; thus maintaining a mosaic habitat through water level management, as well as improved water quality through biological and engineering measures.
Management of mangroves: It was an excellent idea to introduce mangroves into the wetland 15 years ago. Mangrove forests have been well established with the help of the conservation measures, and the extremely rich nutrients in the system. However, if this process is not managed, according to the objective of the RAKWS as a habitat for migratory waterbirds, most of the waterbirds' habitat (especially the tidal mudflats for shore birds, and the open space for waterfowl) will be covered by the mangroves in the near future. We would like to suggest the management agency prepare a mangrove forest management plan, which maximises the benefits of the mangrove ecosystem, and at the same time, maintains habitat for wildlife.
Management of water level: The most commonly applied technology in managing wetland habitat is through manipulation of water levels across the system, so that a heterogonous habitat is maintained. This has been demonstrated at RAKWS for the flamingoes, and we understand some brine shrimp ponds have been planned. Such technology can be combined with mangrove forest management activities, coupled with water purification activities.
Improve water quality: According to the data, as well as the site visits, water quality at the site is going to be a major problem. The Environment Management Plan proposed opening a new creek, which could improve the water circulation of the lagoon. The plan also suggests stopping all treated sewage water flowing into the system. These measures should be enough to tackle the problem of eutrophication. However, whether stopping all treated sewage water entering the system is feasible is not evident. With the development around the site, it is anticipated the volume of treated sewage water will be soon increased considerably. To divert all treated sewage water to other locations obviously requires time.
We therefore recommend a combination of biological and engineering water purification to de-eutrophicate the current treated sewage water. All treated sewage water would be diverted to the buffer zone and large reed beds (Phragmites, and/or Typha) developed to allow the water to percolate through to the lagoon. Reeds have proved to be highly efficient in removing nutrients from water bodies, especially if the reeds are harvested regularly. After the treated sewage water is remediated by the reed bed, it can then flow into the core zone. Such biological measures, together with the improved circulation promoted by the new water channel to the sea, we believe will significantly improve the water quality.
CEPA Programmes at the site
With the excellent location of the site in Dubai, and the great appreciation of the wetland ecosystem, greatly improved access, and anticipated population increase, a CEPA Programme, which aims to develop communication, education and public awareness activity could be a very powerful tool to promote the conservation of and raise awareness of the educational, cultural and aesthetic values of the wetland. This will not only contribute to the global wetland conservation network, but also raise the international profile of Dubai & UAE.
A CEPA programme can be effectively linked to the global network through Ramsar Convention platform. But the most effective programme design should be based locally, at the site, demonstrating the function and ecological services of the RAKWS. Necessary facilities include a planned visitor centre and natural trails or boardwalks into the ecosystems, especially the mangrove forests, to allow first-hand visitor experience of the complex set of ecosystems making up the RAKWS. In this way local inhabitants as well as visitors can acquire a full appreciation of the habitats of the RAKWS.
We look forward to the UAE acceding to the Convention to allow registration of the RAKWS as a Ramsar site.
Photos from the site:
Flamingoes are regular visitors to the site
The lagoon edge - with mangroves invading
Reedbeds developing at the edge of the lagoon
Inside the well-developed mangrove forest
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I made this fondant covered cake to resemble the dress and crown worn by Princess Aurora in the movie Sleeping Beauty. Everything is edible including the crown. This cake was tiny! I used a 6 inch pan on bottom and a 4 inch pan on top.
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Adults inhabit coral-rich and surge areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Commonly associated with Pocillopora or Acropora corals (Ref. 1602). Feed on filamentous algae, small benthic invertebrates, and occasionally small fishes (Ref. 1602). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Minimum depth range taken from Ref. 7247.
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Are Barça Broken? - AFR Voice Ep. 31
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30-Minute Meal Hack: Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger, Soba, and Fried Pork Crumbles
We don't cook straight from scratch every night. In fact, there are many good products from the grocery store that can serve as the base for an easy, quick, and healthful meal. Take the soups at Trader Joe's, for instance. Here we start with one of them, sweeten it up with some miso paste, add some soba noodles, and then top off the whole thing with just a handful of protein: spicy, crispy fried pork sausage with ginger, hot pepper, and garlic. And the whole thing only takes 30 minutes. (Or less.)
This is an easy one-dish meal; the noodles cook while the soup simmers and you fry the pork. Layer it all up into a big bowl, and you have sweet and gingery squash soup (TJ's butternut soup has a touch of ginger) with yummy noodles and crispy, spicy pork. The contrast of sweet and spicy is very important here -- make sure you add at least a touch of hot pepper to the pork.
And of course this is very accomodating to vegetarians and vegans. Just leave out the pork and substitute spicy baked tofu or another crunchy topping.
Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger, Soba, and Fried Pork Crumbles
1 box Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Soup
2 tablespoons miso paste
Soy sauce
8 ounces soba noodles
Vegetable oil
Thumb-sized lump ginger, peeled
4 cloves garlic
1 package Trader Joe's Sweet Italian Sausage
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Cilantro, to serve
Heat the soup to boiling, then turn down the heat. Whisk a ladle of the soup into a small bowl with the miso paste. Whisk until smooth then stir back into the soup. Keep the soup at a low simmer; don't let it boil again. Taste and season, if you wish, with a dash of soy sauce.
While the soup is coming to a simmer, boil water for the soba noodles. I used green mugwort soba, but plain soba or udon or even rice noodles would also be good. Cook the noodles for the time specified on the package. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
While the soup and noodles are cooking, put a heavy skillet over medium heat. Oil lightly with vegetable or canola oil. While waiting for the skillet to heat, grate the ginger and mince the garlic. Also, take two sausages out of their casings. (Reserve the other three sausages for breakfast or another meal.) When the oil is hot, add the grated ginger and garlic. When they are soft and fragrant, turn the heat to high. Crumble the sausage into the pan, add a shake of red pepper flakes, and cook over high heat for about 10 minutes, or until the sausage is golden-brown and crispy. Stir frequently, breaking up the pork crumbles into small bits.
Mince a handful of cilantro while the pork is cooking.
To serve, put about a cup of noodles into each bowl. Pour soup over top, and finish with a spoonful of the pork crumbles. Add a sprinkle of cilantro and eat immediately.
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I have a box of this in my pantry. Interesting idea, adding miso.
Sounds like a good quick dinner. Of all the TJs soups, however, the creamy tomato is by far my favorite (although it needs quite a bit of salt and pepper to wake it up). I love it paired with a grilled cheese sandwich. Yum!
Can someone explain about the different types of miso? I feel like I tried to use miso once and got the wrong one (white, yellow, red?) and am now intimidated by what seems to be such a simple ingredient.
I have the tomato too, Christine. It comes as close to perfect as a boxed/can soup can come. My favorite way of cooking it is putting it all in one pot, throwing some orichete or other chunky pasta and slow simmering until the pasta is just cooked. Boiling the pasta in the soup and the long slow simmer makes the soup thick, almost like chef boyarde but tastier. Add some frersh parmesean on top and let it melt.
I would take a piece of sandwich bread and pan fry it in a little butter to eat with it. Tear into chunks and put on top of the soup. sooo good.
I am actually going to TJ to stock up on the soup.
No offense, but miso's the last ingredient I would think to use to "sweeten" anything up. If anything, it adds a layer of savory umami...
Maybe the confusion is the fact that you're using "sweet white miso" here?
I love using a box of TJ's mixed vegetable soup to make a quick, thick curry sauce. I saute cubed potatoes and frozen Quorn "chicken" tenders, add the soup and throw in any seasonings I want. It's delicious!
Does anyone know the serving size and the nutritional information per serving?
Made this tonight and it was delicious! I stirred some chili paste into the squash soup to give it an extra kick. It does come together quickly, but the only downside is the amount of dishes afterwards: had to dirty three separate pans for this one.


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Its an odd thing. The days I go into a project, having pre conceived the idea too much it usually falls flat or is not as good as it could be. The nights I plan to do art are usually the nights I don't. When I try to speak to my tangibles: Pencil and paper, clay, brushes and paints the result is poor BUT when these inanimate pieces of material speak to me I get a far greater result. Most of my best pieces have been birthed from serendipity. A face I saw on the walk to work, a moment of laughter from a friend, a memory, a split second of inspiration that gifts a piece of art that will stand the test of time. Its like you give back to the moment.
By Melissa Hiebert
Talking Disney films to me has always been interesting. Although they were the first to break new ground technologically they have really fallen short on consistent originality. They have made themselves a mold and despite the odd detour from tradition they are stuck in a rut. But they have made some amazing films. I will work from present day backwards.
5) Meet the Robinsons
When I first watched it I had to check the label, that it wasn't Pixar or another CG group. This film really stands apart because of its truly eccentric and quirky characters and their celebration of eccentric and quirky people. People who are really different and don't fit in. This film is equally as touching as it is funny. It deals with a strong subject matter and has a very emotionally powerful ending. Its that perfect balance of all the elements that make a film great.
4) The Lion King
This is sheer magic. I wish Disney made more movies like this one but if they did it wouldnt be special anymore. Its scope, artwork, music, voice acting, and balance between light and comedy is great. You can really feel the love and passion for the project by all the hundreds of artists. I think you can tell when something is a labor of love. It is a real adult story with many painful truths about life and adulthood. This is one of the few films Disney has made with adult conversations like Nala confronting Simba about leaving and not coming back, aswell as Sarabi's confrontation of Scar when they are hungry.
3) 101 Dalmations
This is the last great film Walt made before he died (sorry Jungle Book fans). And the ironic thing is he never liked the final product much because of its edgy, heavily inked look, which is exactly why so many animators and artists love it. This film is contemporary but classic, Roger and Anita are a young and zany British couple which is very different for Disney. They are adults and act like adults (unlike many of the Mouses films). I also love British humor, dry and witty and subtle. This film has it in bounds.
2) Sleeping Beauty
I know I am not whistling Dixie when I say almost every animator alive gushes over this movie, its nearly flawless in terms of visuals, and animation. It has major presence. Characters are colorful and uniquely shaped and it has some of the best character voices ever. Credit is given to Eyvind Earle and Marc Davis for this films fine backgrounds and design (Earle) and animation of both the heroine and villain (Davis). To this day no animated film rivals its beauty and artwork. Every frame is beautiful and it sounds just as beautiful with Mary Costa's angelic voice.
1) Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Yes, it is! Yes it was the first feature but this film has three things the others didn't. Vladimir Tytla, Freddie Moore and Ham Luske. Three legendary animators whose skills and natural abilities at the art of animation leave them untouchable in the field. They were supervising animators on this film and the Nine Old Men worked as assistants to them. With Tytla'a conviction, Moore's fluid lines and Luske's understanding of character the film remains my favourite. And with that, this first film was approached with the naiveté and spilkis that most first big ambitious projects are. Because of that these guys put everything they had into it. There was no next project for them as far as they thought. This was it. All the chips were down, all odds against them. Thats why I love it.
Even though its the most highly planned art medium its the serendipitous moments that make animation worthwhile.
5. Don Bluth's ANASTASIA
This is by far one of the most stunning features to date. For a 2D animated film nothing rivals this films grandeur and draftsmanship and depth. The characters are so well rounded and are animated with such subtlety its astounding. I usually forget I am watching moving drawings and am always totally immersed in the characters and the world. All of Bluth's films are driven by his desire to ground his work in reality, anchor it in true feelings and real family relationships like the one between Anya and her grandmother. Its real and I can feel it. I can feel my relationship with my grandmothers when I watch it. Don Bluth has now retired from feature animation but he left a great legacy of films with Anastasia being his crowning jewel.
4. Brad Bird's THE IRON GIANT
This movie represents the best kinds of animated movies that were made during the 90s. Really great family movies. This film is amazing because of its very realistic characters. The way they move and act and talk feels so unscripted. Hogarth is one of the most quirky and lovable leading kids in an animated feature. The funniest scenes in the film are the ones where he goes on tangents. There is a scene where he has drank too much espresso and he is going crazy and there is also a scene where he is saying a prayer and needs to cover for the giant and says some hilarious things. All the characters in this film have great human quirks, and of course the Iron Giant is a well animated machine that emotes real believable feelings. And the icing on the cake is Frank and Ollie's cameo as the train conductors. Thanks for that gift Mr. Bird. They will always live on!
3. Hayao Miyuzakis SPIRITED AWAY
This film was a breath of fresh air. This film was a treat when I saw it. It went beyond the realm of animation into pure film. It was a visual spectacle. The world felt so real I could reach out and touch it. From the beginning, with its simple piano melodies and its mysterious layouts it had me hooked and curious, wanting to know what was going to happen next. Its ambiguity and imaginative spirit made it a unique adventure. Everything unravelled until the last moment and even then you never got all the answers. The best character animation was done on the characters of Ubaba and Zeneba. Their deep wrinkles and wild facial expressions, but mostly their opposite personalities even though they are twins. The highlight for me was the fact all the characters were grey. Whether they were a villain or the hero on the side character (which I saw no distinction of this either) they were fleshed out humans and not just stock characters. It was a story, a good story that never had to throw a wink at the audience to believe. The draftsmanship was also exquisite.
2. Laika's PARANORMAN
This is actually stop motion? This is ACTUALLY stop motion? This is ACTUALLY stop motion!!!
What an amazingly crafted film. These artists are at the top of their craft. Stop motion is in fact the most difficult form of animation out there but this film makes it look too easy. Besides the fluid character animation the sets and camera movements and lighting is amazing. Its like I died and went to stop motion heaven when I watched this. It was also just too fun!!! It was a throwback to the days of the Goonies, and Home Alone and Ghostbusters when kids movies used to be fun action packed, comedic adventures! The vocal performance of Kodi Smit-McPhee and animation of Travis Knight is amazing. You feel for Norman. You relate to him. Everything from this film is flawless from the character deaign to puppets to sets to crowd scenes and on and on. They should have won the oscar for this one!!!
1. Steven Spielbergs and Peter Jacksons TINTIN
Aaahhh!!! This film is quite incredible. These animators are the best in the world. Now I know you can argue MOCAP did all the work but then you could argue that for Anastasia too but MOCAP only does a small portion of the work. They still need to design set models and characters and some scenes you just cant use MOCAP for like the motorcycle chase in the middle east. I honestly dont know how they can make the sequel look any better, because this one already looks like moving artwork. I love how they tool Herges artwork and made them three dimensional characters with them still feeling like the 2D drawings. The sets are beautiful and the soundtrack by Williams is fun and spunky and a throwback to retro mystery themes. It has comedy and moments of suspense and emotional parts. Its just a good movie! It just happens to be animated. Thanks Spielberg and Jackson for doing justice to Herges amazing artwork and storytelling.
The simplest thoughts, the simplest feelings can inspire the most beautiful pieces of art.
Cookie art!!
Faces in everyday objects
What I look up to more are the decisions making my role models make and how they use their personalities, philosophies, and skills to drive their company. Nick Park, John Lasseter and Hayao Miyuzaki are all extremely different and they use their differences to their advantage. Because they fully carry through their thoughts and philosophies through everything they do their results are all uniqely them!


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In this chapter the author notes that, in the USA, shopping malls have become icons of consumer society, and that when discussing the shopping mall in a social/cultural context the visual bias in such critique tends towards the assumption that all matters presents itself to be seen. But what if we were to listen to a shopping mall instead? What could be heard? In addressing these questions the author examines the use and effect of programmed music (often referred to under its most prominent brand name, MUZAK).


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This bread is nice - but arrived squashed - which I quite expected as my bread often arrives squashed in my Ocado delivery. However, as 'oaty' breads go, I think I do prefer Kingsmill Oatilicious. I would buy it again though.
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A lovely tasty light bread which is really delicious, never bought it before but will be on my favourites going forward!
21 March 2013
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Really tasty
This my default loaf for toast, it makes good crunchy toast and the oats give it texture and flavour. I like it for beans on toast or egg on toast or just marmalade and butter.......Yummy!
23 October 2012
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Delicious, healthy!
Quite an accomplishment for a bread to convert a family of plain sliced white bread eaters into brown bread eaters, but this bread has done it. It's not cardboardy like a lot of brown breads, but soft and moist and great tasting. It toasts well and the kids love it. It also doesn't seem to go off as quickly as other breads, although it doesn't last long because we eat it! Great product, Hovis.
17 March 2012
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
lovely bread
this is the only brown bread that my three white bread loving children will eat, freezes great and makes lovely toast too.
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We have been at this school for 3 years and both of my children have excelled. I feel like they are safe as the school is tucked away in the woods and off of the main roads.
This is my daughters 2nd full year and she is in the 4th grade. I have been very pleased with the school. They make me feel safe by always making sure to have everyone identify themselves prior to entering the building. They plan fun events and everyone I have come into contact with has been very personable and I LOVE the principal!
We had our son in Gibson Island last year. While Gibson Island was a great school and provided for the needs of my son, we are more impressed by the staffing, resources and outcome Fort Smallwood has made in our son. Our son is in Kindergarten. Only 16 children in his class. His teachers, the aids and assistants are wonderful. The principal, Mr. Johnson is the best with both parents and students. All of the faculty and staff are responsive to the questions and suggestions my husband and I have brought to them. Even down to the bus driver. Until this year, I was a die hard private school mom all the way. I have nothing but great things to say when it comes to Fort Smallwood. The leadership, communication and level of genuine compassion for the students far surpass any private school in the area.
I am extremely pleased with Fort Smallwood Elementary. My son had previously attended a private school for the two years prior to enrolling at FSE and we are happy with his progress. We were fearful that he would be bored since he had attended a private school and we were told by the private school that he would stagnate in a public school. Well to our delight, he is in the Gifted and Talented program and is also given extra projects, essays, and reports to embelish on what he is already learning in class. His teacher recognized his aptitude immediately and made an effort to not only help him to feel comfortable in a new school but also encouraged him to be a part of extracurricular activities such as the Chessie program (60 books read & counting) . Our son loves his school and that makes us content as his parents.
This school as above average if your child is well behaved. I have two children in this school. I have never had any problems with my daughter. My son is a very intelligent boy but is a boy. He is very active and likes to be involved in everything. The teachers at this school are very good but if they find a child that does not fit the mold they want they just give up and label him instead of assisting. They do not try to channel a child in ways that will assist them rather just label them. I hope this was just my experience last year and it will be different this year. And yes they need to let more parents into classrooms. Last year we were shut out of the classes, their class parties and field trips.
The teachers are great but their is no parent support nor do they act like they want us to be involved.... My other children attend another school and parents are welcomed whenever they want. Parents should and do have the right to go into their child's classroom at anytime as long as they check in with the office first.
This is a very small school. Teachers are very caring and there is a gifted and talented program. School lacks a lot of parental involvement.
Ft. Smallwood is a small, quiet school where teachers and staff make it a point to know there student and parents. I have 3 students in total who are going through or have whent through from kindergarden on, at Ft. Smallwood. We as a family we could not be happier with the help we have recived with son through the speech department, although we can see the need for more specialist in our school systems.(Anna Arundel Co.) Parental involvment is at about 1/4 of its actual potential. The 1/4 of parents that are involved are quite top notch. In all we have a wonderful learning inviroment for our students with caring teachers and suport staff. Both visiting and Volunteering at our school is alway a pleasure, and truly apreciated, by students and staff alike. It has been my pleasure to see young students learn and grow at our school, I have seen struggeling student get the help they needed early in there schooling at Ft. Smallwood and now I am able to see that early intervention paying off as these young people are making there way through middle school. They not only left Ft. Smallwood with the education to excell but the knowledge that who they are and what they do is important.
I have had two older children that have went through Fort Smallwood and two who are presently attending. The teachers and staff work very well with each other. There had been some experiences that were left unaddressed through the previous principal and teachers. Mrs. Atkinson seems to be very parent supportive and has already strongly encouraged teacher involvement. The PTA needs improvement through more parent envolvement, and the lack of volunteers for parties, fundraisers, Math Night and various other programs is very sad. However the staff and parents that are active more than make up for the lack of other parental support through their eagerness. It would be nice if there were more activities happening at the school....Cub Scouts, 4H, craft groups(there are Brownies and Girl Scouts that meet at the school or they had last year)but the facility is being used for basketball and cheerleading leaving out a feeling of inclusiveness for all children. I can not stress enough need for parent envolvement As it is only a few parents that help out. The school is under going changes and moving forward with programs. Thanks to a movement of strengths with in the school.
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"Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky" is getting a sequel for PSP & PC! This game is respected as one of the best RPGs ever made.
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Interesting article about how the US has 'beaten' Japan in terms of making the best games.
State of the Western RPG
RPGs are usually my favorite games, and they have been for years. Beyond that, they're among the most popular and interesting games of any era. It's true for every generation of gaming, from Wizardry through Dungeon Master, Ultima, Fallout, Morrowind, and Dragon Age. No other genre has been so consistently important through every era of home video gaming.
But unlike adventure games or flight simulators, which have been driven into tiny niches, RPGs are still prominent. Skyrim, World Of Warcraft, and Mass Effect are among the most important games of this generation, which is not to mention cult hits like The Witcher or Torchlight.
Legend of Heroes (on PSP) is respected as the best turn-based traditional RPG for the current era of gaming. This is something to greatly appreciate since there are so few traditional RPGs being released now. The recent news is that Legend of Heroes is being ported over to smartphones! So now everyone can experience this gem of a game! :)
Good news: the best Japanese role-playing game you've never played is coming to smartphones, in English no less! Previously available only on the PSP, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky – along with other games in the Legend of Heroes Series – is being ported to smartphones in both Japan and North America by Aeria Games, reports Siliconera.
Presumably, the deal covers iPhone and Android devices. Siliconera adds that the ports will be optimized for mobile devices, and will take advantage of online and social features. We've contacted XSEED, which published Trails in the Sky in North America, to find out whether or not it is involved with the smartphone publishing deal.
Source: Joystiq
Hey iPhone/iPad owners, check out what RPGs iOS has to offer! See this article at Mashable


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fredag 11.11.11
Guess the music announcements and win a ticket
Will The Stone Roses play? What about Björk? Perhaps Kvelertak? There are many guesses and even more wishes when it comes to new acts for next year's Roskilde Festival.
Two of our audience members, Alexander and Martin, make the guessing game a little more fun. They invite you to the festival's discussion forum to guess on the coming announcements. It is not necessarily about who you want to come but who you think will come.
The person with the most correct guesses out of 15 wins a ticket to Roskilde 2012.
To enter the contest you have to submit your guesses as a reply to the thread created in the forum. You can change your guesses as much as you want until 30 November at 23:59. After this deadline your guesses are locked.
The guessing game ends on 1 April when Alexander and Martin will find the winner. They will also update the score along the way. In case of a tie they will draw lots.
After 1 April a new round follows where you again can guess again. We will tell you more about this later on.
The prizes
til Roskilde Festival 2015 - 27. juni til 4. juli
onsdag 02.04.14
mandag 24.03.14
onsdag 02.04.14
mandag 03.03.14
onsdag 23.04.14
fredag 10.01.14
onsdag 14.05.14
onsdag 26.03.14
tirsdag 05.08.14
Ophavsretten tilhører Roskilde Festival.
Informationerne må alene anvendes til eget ikke-kommercielt brug.
Informationerne må alene anvendes til eget ikke-kommercielt brug.


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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A convicted sex offender is facing new charges.
On September 28 an officer used the Louisville Metro mapping tool and discovered Robert Stiver, 58, was residing 980 feet from Little Blessings Child Development Center, a violation of the Kentucky Sex Offender laws.
He found Stivers around 2 p.m. on Iowa Avenue.
Stivers was arrested and charged with failure to comply with the sex offender registration laws.
Stivers was convicted in 2009 of sexual abuse of a victim under 12 years of age in addition to a sodomy charge involving a 9-year-old.
Copyright 2012 WAVE News. All rights reserved.
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By Phillipa.Ashley On May 24 2012, 12:51 am
Finally, after the coldest spring on record in the UK, we have some sun and warmth. Maybe that means I can pack away my winter outfits and get out the shorts. If the heat lasts, it's come just in time for the Jubilee holiday next weekend, which celebrates HM The Queen's 60th anniversary on the throne of the UK.
Do you think the weather and Her Majesty knew that my hot romance, Fever Cure, was out in print during Jubilee week?
Set in London, Fever Cure is about the love affair between two wary but very passionate people. Keira and Tom embark on a steamy relationship after Keira drops her knickers in front of Tom at a wedding (in the nicest possible way.) Trying to resist each other is impossible, their connection is so hot!
Neither expects their sizzling fling to go anywhere because Tom is only in London for a short time before he heads off to the jungles of Papua New Guinea to carry on his work as a doctor. It's clear to Keira that he's hiding some painful scars, physically and emotionally. After a bad experience with her ex, she's running scared of any relationship, especially not one with a damaged, intense guy like Tom – even if he is the hottest man on the planet, a doctor and the son of an earl.
But staying out of love is also impossible and as the cover line says: The road to heartbreak is paved with honorable intentions…
Here's an excerpt:
Copyright © 2011 Phillipa Ashley
All rights reserved — a Samhain Publishing, Ltd. publication
"Is this what you're looking for?"
Keira Grayson heard the man's voice and knew what it meant without having to look. Even though she was crouched down, rooting among the fallen leaves by the notice board, she knew what he had in his hand. Not the pants, she pleaded silently, please let it not be the pants.
"They are yours, then?"
That voice again. It was two parts James Bond to one part Royal Shakespeare Company, and she just knew that this was going to be excruciating. Wincing as her thighs protested, she began to push herself to her feet. Goose bumps dimpled her arms as the wind whipped across the church steps. Her fingers were numb, and only her face felt warm and glowing.
"Forgive me for the intrusion, but do you need any help getting up?"
"I'm fine. Thanks. Really."
Keira turned like a snail, trying to put off the moment she had to face the owner of that voice as long as possible. It was just what she didn't need when she was late for the Wedding of the Century. Then again, it was a tiny humiliation compared to the way the year had turned out so far. What was losing your knickers in front of a handsome stranger compared to all that? She stuck on a smile, but her heart still pounded as she saw the stranger who'd picked up her thong from the church steps. Why couldn't he be some harmless old gentleman with weak eyesight? Why did he have to be tall and dark and totally gorgeous?
He also had very dark blue eyes, a lovely natural tan (most likely from wintering in the Caribbean, like you do when you have a cut-glass accent like that) and an interesting nose. It would have been a boringly straight nose, but it had definitely seen some action at some point. Keira had seen similar noses before, but she doubted if Mr. Scarily Handsome's had been damaged in a gang fight or "a bit of bovver down the boozer", as her next-door neighbour liked to put it.
She doubted if Mr. Scarily Handsome had ever been in the boozer in his life. He looked made for sipping a single malt in some tweedy pub or propping up his college bar with a pint of real ale. It didn't stop him from being hot, though, and right now he was gazing down at her with a look that flirted between amusement and politeness.
"If you aren't sure," he went on, "perhaps it would be best if I kept hold of it? We wouldn't want the bride to find it here on the steps, would we?"
Keira was torn between curtseying and melting in a pool of drool. She went for the middle ground as usual: polite and friendly. Even her mum would have been proud of her. "No, er… We wouldn't, and it does, um, appear to be mine. It was in my handbag, you see, it's so small, the bag, that is, and there's hardly any room for a mobile, and I was looking for my lipstick and…"
"…it just fell out?" he said, like a teacher who'd found her up to no good behind the bike sheds. Not that Victoria Lane Primary had bike sheds since a disaffected ex-pupil had set fire to them. Not that many of the kids had bikes. Whatever, thought Keira. Mr. Scarily Handsome hadn't been near Victoria Lane; she'd have bet her gas bill on that.
He managed a small smile, his eyes doing that sexy crinkly thing at the corners. Keira's stomach did a sexy crinkly thing too, which annoyed her immensely.
"Well, yes."
"Ah." As he held out his finger, the thong wiggled tantalizingly and her cheeks heated up again.
"Thanks," she said, holding out her hand to take her knickers off the cheeky sod.
Her heart skipped a long, slow beat, and it was all she could do not to stare. It was his hands. Up close, she could see the myriad of tiny scars dusting his fingers and knuckles, like the sprinkles on a child's cupcake. She dragged her gaze upward to his eyes. Dark blue, they were, like the indigo at the end of the rainbow, and right now they were looking puzzled. She felt a blush of shame flame her cheeks, and she smiled reassuringly.
"Is there anything wrong?"
She shook her head and gave him an even bigger smile. He must think she was a grinning idiot, but it didn't matter. He was probably self-conscious enough without her making it worse, and besides, everyone had scars. It's just that hers were buried deep inside.
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Exclusive - Lukaku set to stay at West Brom
West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku today claimed he is confident he will remain at the Hawthorns for the rest of the season.
The Belgium international, who hopes to start tonight's Premier League game at Swansea, does not expect to be recalled by Chelsea in January despite helping the Baggies climb above his parent club.
The Blues could cut short the 19-year-old's season-long loan in the January transfer window but Lukaku said: "I don't think about the option. I am very happy to be here for one year.
"Hopefully, this season will end very well and we will see what happens in the future.
"After January, I am sure I will be at West Brom. I am very happy to know that in my head.
"Hopefully, I will do well for the rest of the season."
Lukaku does not believe the appointment of Rafa Benitez as interim Chelsea boss will affect the chances of a recall and he insisted he is determined to keep West Brom above his 'parent club.'
He said: "I don't think things will change. I think he has his plans and I am happy with the team here.
"If I focus too much on Chelsea it wouldn't be good for me, so I will focus on being here.
"In my head, I am here for a year and it has to be clear I am here for a year and not for six months.
"I knew if I came here I would do my best for the team.
"Now we are above Chelsea and, hopefully, it will stay like that but you never know.
"We have to be focused on ourselves, we need to win game after game and look game after game and try to win everything that we can."
Lukaku could get his fourth Premier League start for Albion tonight if boss Steve Clarke chooses to rest leading scorer Shane Long after the Republic of Ireland international started Saturday's 4-2 win at Sunderland.
And the former Anderlecht man believes his time at the Hawthorns had already been vital for his career.
He said: "I am learning a lot. I think I'm a much better player than last year or the two years before.
"I think I'm in the best shape I have ever been in since I started playing at 16.
"Hopefully, I can make something out of that and do well for the team and help them finish as high as possible."
Exclusive by Steve Madeley


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As I read some of the comments, I have come to the conclusion that many do not want the government in their religion but they are more than willing to inject their religion into government (lobbyists and politics in general).
The letter from Patricia Van Gennep is a prime example, although I'm not sure I totally agree with her analogy.
It is amazing what people who watched both national conventions want to talk or share their opinions about. Some are more interested in an empty chair or the language used to include God, than what is actually being "planked" as to what our future will be.
Hopefully, we will all pay attention to facts and vote responsibly Nov. 6.
- Stan Henard, Dyer


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Around Town
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There are constantly events going on campus. In the middle of campus is where our Student Union is loacted. The place is full of activities and life, it includes gaming areas, billards, bowling, a movie theater [free for students!], restuarants, and a huge ballroom for other activities. There are thousands of student organizations to get involved with too!Read More
The University of Akron is definitely a party campus, and boasts numerous fests. If you go to these parties expect to see the police, because they are ever present in the party scene. There are also bars, and frat parties if you are willing to step out and look down the street at them.Read More
There is a student recreational building that housing a swimming pool, indoor track, basketball courts, as well as all kinds of workout equipment. There is also a bowling alley that houses eight lanes along with a room that has ten pool tables to play on. Outside of the student rec, there is an outdoor track. Behind the Student Union, there is an outdoor area called Coleman Commnon. It has four cement tables that have chess boards painted onto the tabletops, along with a meditation maze to enjoy. Because the University of Akron is downtown, there are numerous restaurants and clubs to visit in the area, including: Buffalo Wild Wings, Zar Night Club, Subway, Barley House, and many others.Read More
There are many things to do for fun in akron. if you are old enough to drink there are plenty of bars of all types if that tickles your fancy or if you like exploring your surroundings there are many metro parks in Akron and Summit County.Read More
Since UA is located in downtown Akron there is a lot around campus to do! There is a ton of great restaurants located within 5 minutes of campus! The civic center is right down the street as well as the Akron Rubber Ducks stadium! Who doesn't like baseball!? There is also a variety of different clubs and night life for those who are interested!Read More
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I like going on adventures and biking. The towpath trail and the state park are nearby, so when the weather is lovely I spend a lot of time there. For other people, there are comedians and musicians that have performances at EJ Thomas Hall all the time. Downtown is a 10 minute walk from campus, and there are plenty of cool things to do there. In the summertime there is almost always something happening at Lock 3. For people who like clubs, I hear people talk about Lux all the time. Oh, and I can't forget the rec center. It's pretty stellar.Read More
Join a club and get envolved,or active with a sport.You can even find a club related to your major.!Read More
The rec center is HUGE! The Student Union has free bowling, billiards, and movies and downtown Akron is ok.Read More


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the beginning of my rejected applications adventures
So I didn't get into the Norway program. I mean, they still have an hour and forty seven minutes to email me, but something tells me that two other people got the lucky email we were all hoping for.
Oh well. Looks like I'll (hopefully) be working on campus this summer…the second closest thing to Norway, I'd say.


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HOTSide CrossFit has been promoting the sport of fitness since 2009 and is the premier CrossFit facility in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago.
I was 52 years old, weighed over 260 pounds and could not go up the stairs in my house without significant pain in my ankles and knees. My doctor warned me I was going down a bad road.
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Run 800 Meters
With time remaining do max rounds of:
20 Ab Mat Sit Ups
Workout – Wednesday, October 1
Loading the WODs from Beyond the Whiteboard