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To be honest, I had never considered sponsoring a writer-in-residence before I attended the AISL conference in Florida a few years ago. One of the sessions was a writing workshop with the children's author Adrian Fogelin. As I was going through the experience I kept thinking about how much the boys at my school would get out of attending a workshop like that. Further, I realized that teachers observing the workshop could take the ideas and implement them themselves in future years. As happens with many big ideas at conferences, however, many of the details of this one got pushed to the back of my mind as I got on with the daily activities of being a school librarian. And yet, the seed had been planted.
Later that year I was fortunate enough to go to Columbus for the AASL conference. At a session about the Coretta Scott King Award, I heard talk about the poet and photographer Charles R. Smith Jr. Several people spoke with great enthusiasm about what an amazing presenter he was. Intrigued, I looked him up online and saw that not only did he do school visits, but he also gave writing workshops. The idea of a poet with dynamic presentation skills coming to my school to teach writing was irresistible. I had to look into it.
I'll say it upfront; booking a writer-in-residence is no small undertaking. First, of all there is the issue of cost. I happen to have a healthy budget for visiting authors but even so, committing my entire author budget so that we could have three full days with Charles R. Smith, Jr. made me hesitate a little. In order to get a second opinion (and some much needed reassurance) I invited my department to join me for a Skype visit with Mr. Smith. On the video call we talked for about half an hour about what a visit to my school could look like. At the end of the call I got the thumbs up from my team and felt confident to proceed.
The next step was a flurry of emails with Gillian, Mr. Smith's wife, since she handles his bookings. We negotiated the dates, fees and program, ending up with a commitment to teaching eight writing workshops, as well as four large group presentations. Once everything was locked in place we showed a video of Mr. Smith performing a poem and asked which teachers would like to have him teach a class. Before the video was even over, teachers were passing me notes (actual notes) asking to be involved! It was late winter and we had the main elements worked out in time for his visit in November.
Early October saw me working on the visit again, this time doing what proved to be the hardest thing of all; scheduling all those workshops and presentations. I had twelve events to schedule over a three day period and umpteen things I had to avoid if I didn't want to mess stuff up for other people. I laid it all out with post-it notes which I kept moving until things ceased to be problematic. The next task was easy; sharing Mr. Smith's poems with our boys during library class. My 4th and 5th graders especially loved his biography of Mohammed Ali that he tells in verse. They also got a kick out of Hoop Kings and, since chorus is very popular at our school, the poems about the Boys Choir of Harlem.
November 14, the long-awaited first day of the residency arrived and with it came a feeling of relief - our author showed up on time and, as evidenced by the first classes and presentations, was going to be great! His workshops were highly engaging and I say that with some authority as I actively participated in them five times! Most importantly, this was the kind of guy our boys could look up to. They soaked up his message of looking after mind, body and spirit and were riveted as he described his personal fitness goal of taking part in American Ninja Warrior as the Poet Ninja.
Our culminating event was a workshop for faculty. The residency was taking place during our annual Allen-Stevenson Book Week and the library traditionally organizes the faculty meeting that week. We could think of nothing we would want more for our teachers than a chance to experience the workshop for themselves. We regaled our faculty with prosecco and home-baked treats and then settled down to learn from Mr. Smith. At the end of the session Mr. Smith shared his teaching resources so that teachers could implement his lessons after he was gone. Given what has been happening in our country of late, many teachers were enamored of the idea of creating a book along the model of Mr. Smith's book I am America.
With the residency over, we still had two more days of Book Week to run. Without doubt, extending the traditional one-day author visit to a three day residency added to our exhaustion by the end of the week. If we had to do it again, would we? If we find a writer that is a great fit for us again, absolutely!
Sarah Kresberg, Library Director
The Allen-Stevenson School


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A moa is an extinct bird that only lives in New Zealand. The moa was part of a group including kiwi's and emus.
A moa is a bird with a really long neck and is much taller than people. A moa looks about the same as a emu. The moa can be from 2.5 meters to over 3 meters tall and weighs 250kgs.
A moa only lives in New Zealand. At Stewart Island , Great Barrier and D'Urville . The moa lives in the bush and forest where they have what they need.
- Did you know that the moa is extinct because it was hunted and killed for food.
- A moa is a flightless bird that lives in New Zealand.
- There were 10 different species of the Moa one the different species of moas is called a little bush moa.
The moa belongs to a group of birds that only live in New Zealand. A moa is also extinct.

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I did a long addendum to Paul's post titled "About As Bad As Advertised" late this morning, but somehow it got deleted. I can't possibly recreate it. Is anyone possibly able to retrieve it from a cache or something? I'd be very grateful. If so, please email to [email protected] Thanks!
UPDATE: This appeal worked, and my addendum has been restored. Thanks to all who responded!
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As they navigate their senior year, three best friends and roommates attempt to tackle their body image issues. This first person documentary chronicles the thoughts and emotions that accompany their journey for self-acceptance and explores the complexities that surround eating disorders and insecurity.
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Warning: This video contains sensitive imagery, which may be considered a trigger for both those with and without a history of disordered eating.
If you or someone you know is struggling with body image, there are many outlets for seeking help. Several UNC campus resources are listed below:UNC Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)James A. Taylor Building; Phone: 919-966-3658
UNC Center of Excellence for Eating DisordersNeurosciences Hospital (First Floor); Phone: 919-966-7012
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Making Groups - ESL Teaching Ideas
Here is a new idea for making groups that I have had success with.
After introducing the activity tell students to think of three ideas and write them down on a piece of paper.
Next, put the students into partners. Have them discuss their potential ideas. Switch the partners quickly so that students can talk to many other classmates. When they have finished discussions ask for some of the best ideas that they have. Also, ask which students had the same answers.
After discussing the possible ideas, tell them to form groups with either someone with the same idea, or with someone who has an idea they like.
This is a great way to make groups because each student will be in a group with classmates who want to do the same idea.
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The activity is to present a news broadcast to the class on one topic. Students brainstorm ideas, which may include: Sports interview with a famous player, political report, business report, local news.
The students who thought of the same ideas can then form groups.
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- AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 3:41 AM
A beautiful idea,i have been implementing something similar in my classroom where students are provided a collaborative platform to create,discuss and learn.Now the classroom is so lively and the students also enjoy learning.ReplyDelete
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- RCS & RDS, Romanian network operator, awards its multi-country SMSC network node deployment to JSC Ingenium.
Among the brands that are operated in IOS platform we can name some such as Ibercom, Aire Networks, PTV Telecom or Alai Secure. This last brand is operating itself another twenty brands, offering M2M services in security, vending, e-health, elevators and energy efficiency sectors.
JSC Ingenium multi-country SMSC technology will allow RCS & RDS to offer the messaging service in a centralized manner to all of its subscribers, regardless of the brand and network they are using -Spain and Italy-, taking advantage of an improved short message traffic management and control system, as well as important cost savings (devices to deploy, O & M…).
It also has additional unique functionalities, designed to provide an unprecedented user experience, including the Multi-country MSISDN / IMSI translation, bringing advantages for the operator and the customer. For the operator, because it allows the optimization of the SMS management delivering the message to the IMSI corresponding to the country where the subscriber is registered. For the end customer, because it brings a significant cost saving, as an international messaging service can be used at the cost of a local service.
Other meaningful functionality is Home Routing. The Operator can control centrally the delivery of all the messages. Optimal routing can be computed at any time using a fully customizable retries system.
Both companies have been working together since 2009, when JSC Ingenium, consulted DIGI mobil in the implementation of the DUAL IMSI – DUAL MSISDN service in Spain, whereby the subscribers have a Romanian and a Spanish number in a single SIM and can call other subscribers at the cost of a local call, no matter where they are.
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It's the week of HB6365! The softness and delicate movement of this dress make it such a beautiful choice for spring and summer weddings, and Chrissy's is no exception. She is so elegantly styled with our OY1000 belt at her seaside affair at the Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI. Many thanks to Oggi Photography for sharing and many congratulations to Chrissy & Jason!
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Banshee brings The Cave Singers back to their original 3 piece lineup and also their approach to songwriting: an exchange of Derek sending Pete a riff and Pete responding with vocal ideas. From there, the songs come together. The album was recorded live in July 2015 over 6 days with producer Randall Dunn. The record is warmly anchored in the members' creative familiarity with one another. Yet there is a new thirst to Banshee, one that can be attributed to the combination of the band taking a year off to work on other projects - Pete Quirk's solo album and the Kodiak Deathbeds debut record - and their return to songwriting from a distanced correspondence.
On Naomi, The Cave Singers have charted new territory for the band, both musically and spiritually, while remaining true to their distinctive brand of brushfired folk. After some time in the dark wealth of the unknown, they have returned to the light with a revitalized purpose.
The Cave Singers spend a good deal of time beyond the darkened edges of Seattle, in the mist and mystic, among the wolves and redwoods. And their songs, at least on record, have always been like beautiful, faded grayscale photos of this hinterland. Now, these photos are injected with hot blood and technicolor, a ferocity and bite we've yet to see from the band.
By all accounts, No Witch is The Cave Singers' rock record. Laid to tape with dark wizard producer Randall Dunn (Black Mountain, Sunn O))), Boris), No Witch is grander and more lush than The Cave Singers' previous efforts. It's also a nervier, scrappier affair: greasy guitars buck and rear up; Eastern-influenced blues snake through songs; gospel choirs rise up like tidal waves. There are big, grinning nods to Beggar's Banquet-era Stones, the best of Mellencamp ("Clever Creatures") and the juke joint legends of Mississippi like Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside ("Black Leaf" and "No Prosecution If We Bail"). Of course, it's all filtered through that particular, magical Cave Singers formula: Pete Quirk's reedy, behind-the-beat delivery and existential wordplay, Derek Fudesco's lyrical guitar runs and drummer Marty Lunds' no nonsense rhythms.
No Witch is a newfound sheen to the aura that made The Cave Singers' music so special to begin with. All told, there's treasure to be found here for the biker gang weekender, the double rainbow chaser and all that falls in the valley between them.


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Despite a marketing campaign that told you nothing about the film, a 5 year development time, the changing of the title, and previews that made the movie look like the worst parts of Star Wars Episode II, John Carter ends up being an incredibly fun, incredibly beautiful, incredibly complex, and incredibly brutal film that seems like a return to the classic fantasy films that the new Clash of the Titans wishes it could be.
John Carter is based on a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs that were written in the early 1900s. The series spans 11 novels and the film is mostly adapted from the first, The Princess of Mars. I haven't read these, but after watching the film I'm pretty sure it's going to be making it's way into my eyes as soon as I get a tablet.
John Carter is a former Confederate soldier who after returning from war to find that everything he loved in life is gone becomes a prospector looking for a hidden cache of gold in hopes that riches will fill the void left after the war. While trying to evade being drafted again, he hides inside a cave full of Martian glyphs and encounters a being that magically transports him to Mars. He discovers while on mars that he has increased strength allowing him to leap tall buildings in a single bound (basically Superman only the book was written a decade before the Man of Steel). From here we follow a classic heroes journey where John Carter not just becomes the savior of Mars, but also saves himself by finding a new reason to live.
Most Disney live action adventure movies over the last decade have really disappointed me. I'm so openly and passinatly a hater of the pirates movies which have been printing money despite the fact that they're in almost every way horrible, predictable, and ringing the same bell over and over again like the retarded kid in high school band who could only handle rocking the triangle. Because of this I was ready to write off John Carter the second I saw the first trailer. Deciding to actually go see this movie was really a last minute change of heart. I'm glad I did.
The film was directed by Andrew Stanton (all 3 Toy Stories, Wall-E, Up) and this was his live action debut. Much like fellow Pixar creator, Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Mission:Impossible: Ghost Protocol), he brings with him to live action a visual component that's sadly lost on most live action directors. He's able to make the empty landscapes of Mars feel desolate, but somehow at the same time so vibrant and spectacular. Action scenes were epic in scale and really felt like something I hadn't seen before. The majority of the special effects were stunning with the exception of the Tharks who sometimes felt very real, but sometimes came off as cartoony as Jar Jar. In fact, I'm willing to bet that their inclusion in the trailers for the film is what turned a lot of people off to the idea of it whether they know it or not.
I saw the film in 3D. There's only been a few occasions where I felt the 3D really enhanced a film (Avatar, Green Hornet, Captain America) and John Carter wasn't one of them. I felt it actually took a little bit away from the presentation. The 3D was really only used to add a little depth to some scenes, but I could tell from the composition of a lot of the shots that it wasn't really needed. Also, the tint that comes from 3D glasses (often making everything a little darker) took away from the vibrant, red, low lit landscape. Perhaps if 3D was possible on the big screen without glasses it'd be better, but I'd say that it's okay to save a few bucks on the 2D version.
Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) brings to life the title character with a gruff persona covering a complex character in turmoil and hopelessness that you can empathize with, but also have fun with as you see him grow. Kitsch is by no means going to win an academy awards for his performance, but I was impressed with the amount of depth he brought to the character, to which I didn't really know he had the chops for. Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) plays the princess of Mars, Dejah Thoris. She's a strong, intelligent and beautiful character the likes of which are rarely seen in film, especially one with the moniker of "princess." The rest of the cast is all-star including performances from Thomas Hayden Church (Sideways, Spider-Man 3), Mark Strong (Kick-Ass, Green Lantern) Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Batman: Year One) Willem Dafoe (The Last Temptation of Christ, Spider-Man) and many others including a voice cameo from John Favreau (who was originally attached to direct). Honestly I feel it's one of the best cast flicks in recent memory.
This is a Disney film so you can expect it to be family friendly, but like the Pixar films that Stanton hails from it does so by staying honest to the story with a focus on character. Every important character feels incredibly developed, the dialouge was fun and there are brillaint comedic sequences that serve to remind the audience that you're supossed to have fun with adventure movies while still maintaining the gritty and stylized tone of Mars. For a film about a guy who lost his family, is thrown into a whole new world and has to lead a rebellion to save a planet that's on it's last leg from being enslaved, it does a great job of making you care, but also smile. There's a lot of plot lines and story seeds planted in the movie and it's able to juggle them without making it overly complicated.
Sadly, due to poor advertising and relatively unknown leads, John Carter is currently flopping in the box office. This is incredibly unfortunate because it's one of the most imaginative and fun movies I've seen in recent memories based on a property that's almost 100 years old yet is still more innovative and creative than 95% of the crap coming out of Hollywood. I urge everyone to go out and see this movie because this is one of those cases that the word "franchise" is not dirty. I would love to see the other novels adapted so I can have a nice, shiny Blu-Ray set on my shelf for those rainy day movie marathons. It's been a long road of developmental hell getting John Carter to the big screen (almost as long as the books have been around), but the final product was well worth it.
I use the word "fun" a lot through the review, because that's what this was. This tickled all the favorite parts of my imagination. There were some flaws, but over all I had a great time and it was a great live action debut for Andrew Stanton and leading role for Taylor Kitsch. 4 out 5.
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Growing up in the Great Lakes State of Michigan I had always dreamed of becoming a sailor on one of the Great Lakes ore boats. As a child I would watch the big ore boats cruise the river systems and navigate the locks of the Soo. I spent endless hours reading books on the exploits of the boats and the men that sailed them. I would collect every photo I could find and knew one day I would sail on these wondrous giants. Unfortunately, as I neared the age of making important career decisions my goals changed and for 15 years I choose a career field that would take me away from my childhood dreams. Throughout those 15 years unbeknownst to me the shipping industry changed dramatically. The downturn of the 80's saw dozens of my favorite boats heading off to far away scrap yards. The advent of the footers also replaced many of the boats I dreamed of one day working on. Around 1998 I was able to pick back up where I left off in regards to my childhood hobby. I returned to photographing the boats and collecting the history of the lakeboats once again. In 2000 I obtained my MMD, although I really never got it with the idea I would ever use. In a twist of fate early in 2001 I had lost my job and was now given the opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream. With a partial blessing from my wife she agreed this would be the time to "give it a try". I applied to all the shipping companies and was almost immediately contacted by Grand River Navigation. They offered me a full-time job on their newly purchased CALUMET (ex-Myron C. Taylor) and just 2 days before I was to sail I came to the realization that I was not ready to take this on "full-time". I had 2 small children at home and I was not prepared to leave them long term. I immediately contacted G.R.N. and politely declined their offer for full-time work - they agreed to consider me for a relief position later in the season. My next opportunity came much later in the Summer and quite unexpectantly. Bethlehem Steel called me and needed me the next day to relieve an engine room crewman for about a week. On my way down to meet the boat BURNS HARBOR near Chicago I was informed by my wife we had just lost our daycare for the children. Because my wife has a very good job and I was only doing relief work I had to turn around and stay with the kids - another opportunity lost. Believing that was my last opportunity to fulfill my dream I began looking for permanent shoreside work. Within just a couple weeks of the Bethlehem job offer I was then contacted by Oglebay Norton. They had a relief position on the deck that needed to be filled immediately. My wife and I made sure this opportunity would not be lost and I was soon on my way to work on the M/V WOLVERINE.
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Arrived at the J.W. Westcott mailboat in Detroit and am to be transported to the M/V Wolverine which is refueling across the River in Windsor. Enroute to the boat we pass the heavy lift ship SCAN PARTNER docked nearby, we also take a slight detour to re-supply and drop mail off to the upbound ALGOWEST.
I board the Wolverine at 4:30pm and immediately begin about a half hours worth of paperwork. Afterwards I am given a bunk with the other deckhand and told I would not be starting work until tomorrow. I grab a quick bite to eat and I spend the rest the day and evening enjoying the ride up the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and through the St. Clair River.
We are heading to Port Washington with a load of coal from Ashtabula. As we enter the St.Clair River we are met by the downbound FRONTENAC then a few minutes later the JOHN J. BOLAND passes by downbound. As we pass the Recor plant in St. Clair our fleetmate COLUMBIA STAR is unloading coal.
11:15pm with the exception of dozens of red, white and green fishing boat lights we enter a pitch black Lake Huron.
I wake up at 6:30am to watch the sunrise on the rear deck. It is a perfectly clear, warm morning. Eat breakfast at 8:00am and find out the only work we will do today is cleaning the wheelhouse windows. Myself, the Bosun and the other Deckhand spend an hour cleaning the wheelhouse and are given the rest the day off. Sundays are usually days off unless you are in port loading or unloading.
11:00am we pass by Stoneport. The PATHFINDER, HERBERT C. JACKSON and an unidentified AAA USS boat are either at the docks or awaiting a spot at the dock.
4:00pm arrived under the Mackinaw Bridge. The MISSISSAGI is just ahead of us and a USS footer is coming around Mackinaw Island pulling up our rear.
Throughout the rest of the day and evening I spend eating, relaxing on the deck and watching TV.
Received a 7:00am wake up call to begin work at about 8:00am. When we arrived just offshore of Port Washington we were told it was to windy to try and enter the small dock. We will await offshore until the wind dies down. For the 2nd day in a row I just hang out on deck, eat and watch a little TV.
6:00pm the wind dies down enough for us to enter port and unload. We spend the next 7 hours securing the boat to the dock, removing hatch covers and hosing the coal in to the chutes. After each cargo hold is empty we spray down the hold of any remaining coal and secure the hatch cover.
3:00am we leave the dock and head to our next destination which was originally Port Inland, however, sometime during the night our orders were changed and we were now heading to Calcite in Rogers City for a load of stone for Detroit. The Deckhands night was still not finished yet. Because we were taking on a different cargo than our last, we are required to enter the holds with high pressure hoses and remove every trace of coal. This means every nook and cranny within every hold most be rid of coal. For the next 3 hours we spend hosing and cleaning each and every hold. At 6:00am we finish and are allowed to get a few hours sleep before we are called back out to wash down the deck.
I am awaken at 9:00am (only 2 1/2 hours sleep) to begin hosing down the deck. After 2 hours of hosing we are told to stop due to our proximity to land. The law states a ship cannot spray down their decks within 12 miles of land. We are due in Rogers City around 11:30pm and are given the rest of the day off until we arrive at the port.
Upon arrival at the Port of Calcite the ARTHUR M. ANDERSON is backing out of the dock. We begin removing the hatch covers and once she clears we pull in and tie down the boat, the PHILIP R. CLARK is loading at the dock next to us. I am given the rest the night off and will relieve the other Deckhand in the morning. I spend about a half hour taking some pictures and its off to bed I go.
7:30am I was woke up to begin my shift on deck. After a quick breakfast I spent the early part of the day moving mooring lines so the boat could shift along the dock to load. As the holds were filled we closed and secured the hatch covers, we also sprayed some of the deck down (certain cargos can be sprayed overboard closer to land, such as the stone we were now carrying).
9:30am we departed the dock enroute for Detroit. As we were pulling out the ALGOWAY was pulling in. The Bosun and myself spent the next several hours spraying down the deck.
4:00pm At the bow of the boat there is a pretty decent gym, I spent about 45 minutes working out then was called to go back out on deck to do some more spraying. After 2 hours of that I was able to return and finish my workout.
8:45pm It has become quite windy and some waves are breaking over the bow. Being heavily loaded you still do not feel to much rolling inside the boat. I spend the rest the evening sitting out on the rear deck enjoying the warm windy evening and watching an occasional freighter pass by in the distance.
We arrive in Detroit (Rouge River) at about 7:30am. It is a rainy day and the River really stinks of sewage and other occasional awful smells. We take the small work boat ashore to tie down the boat, we also pick up another Deckhand. We were still one Deckhand short after I came aboard. The day is spent removing hatch covers, spraying cargo into the chutes, closing hatch covers and a lot of standing around.
2:30pm we pull in our lines and back out of the Rouge River enroute to Rogers City again for another load of stone - this time for Marine City on the St. Clair River. This may be where I get off the boat, considering it is only a short distance from my home and I was only to be on the boat until new help arrived. We are picking up another Deckhand in Rogers City, so I should be done at that time. As we head upbound on the Detroit River we pass the AGAWA CANYON unloading in Windsor, a salty docked on the Canadian side. As we enter Lake St. Clair we pass a downbound EDGAR SPEER and later the FEDERAL AGNO. Entering the St. Clair River we pass a downbound HALIFAX, CALUMET and later pass the WALTER J. McCARTHY unloading coal at the Recor plant in St. Clair. The salty YARMOUTH passes downbound at the same time we pass the McCARTHY. Farther up river the TURID KNUTSEN and DIAMOND STAR are docked at the Suncor dock in Sarnia. As we enter into Lake Huron we pass the layed-up CANADIAN TRANSFER at the North dock in Sarnia. I have found out that I will be getting off the boat in Rogers City rather than in Marine City. Although I would have preferred to stay on until Marine City I also understand that this is a work boat and they have a business to run.
We arrive in Rogers City about 11:00am. Although I am off the payroll at this time I stick around for about an hour or two and await my wife's arrival. I say goodbye to friends I made and snap a few parting pictures.
What a great experience this has been and would certainly do it again for short relief. Had I not been married with children I would have excepted their offer to stay aboard and finish the season aboard her. As it is, I do miss my family and I look forward to being able to tuck my kids into bed once again and know I am there to protect them.
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Meat-Free Mondays: Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This creamy mushroom sauce is delicious served over your favourite pasta shape for a quick and easy meat-free dinner. We also love it over toasted brioche for brunch.
Ingredients – serves 2
350g pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
250g brown mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
150ml dry white wine
200ml half fat creme freche
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
3 tbsp parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat parsley
1. Bring a large pan of boiling water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 mins or until just tender.
2. Whilst the pasta cooks make the sauce: Heat the oil in a large frying pan,when hot add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes over a high heat until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
3. Add the white wine and cook briskly until nearly all the wine has evaporated. Add the creme fraiche then gently reheat until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the nutmeg and season to taste. Remove from the heat.
4. Drain the pasta then return to the pan. Stir in the mushroom sauce and the cheese. Divide between plates then scatter over the parsley. Serve with a crisp green salad.
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Wednesdays are the new weekend at Balgove Larder! With dates throughout the year, these unique events offer entertainment, local crafts, fresh food and drink from the farm shop and butchery alongside a selection of other producers. Past events have featured small-batch jam from Cochrane's Kitchen; versatile sauces from The Whisky Sauce co; seafood from Arbroath Quality Fish; and delicious, healthy dishes from Good Food Good Feelings. The September event is set to have an autumnal feel, profiling speciality local beers.
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Elgin Food and Drink Festival
22 Aug, Elgin
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4–5 Sep, Drygate Brewery, Glasgow
Proudly returning to Glasgow for their second year, CBR presents 40+ breweries for your sampling pleasure, amidst an array of fine street food, top DJ's and music entertainment.
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4–6 September, Camperdown Country Park
Boasting dozens of food producers, cookery demonstrations and masterclasses with top chefs, catch Greg Wallace and Tony Singh this year.
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12–13 Sep, Inverary Castle
Whether you relish fine dining or get excited about tucking into Argyll's local specialities, you'll definitely enjoy the gastronomic offerings showcased at the festival alongside energetic Scottish folk music.
Scottish Braves Chilli Fiesta
19–20 Sep, Scone Palace, Perth
Enjoy the 'hotly' anticipated chilli festival, two days of fiery fun with stands showcasing everything from fresh curries and chilli chutneys to chilli ciders and cocktails, a celebration of food, drink horticulture and more.
Edinburgh Coffee Festival
3 Oct, Mansfield Traquair
The capital's inaugural coffee festival is coming! Certain to stimulate senses with the gorgeous aroma of coffee, exciting demos, live and music and more, the festival promises to be an unmissable occasion for café culture vultures, discerning coffee lovers and those in the industry.
Balmaha's Braw Weekend
3–4 Oct, The Oak Tree Inn
On the very bonnie banks of loch Lomond Organised by The Oak Tree Inn and drawing on their food and drink credentials, head to Balmaha for local food, live music and events during the daytime, this unique event in a stunning location, turning into a beer festival in the evenings.
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17 Oct, Strathmore Hall, Forfar
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Perth Festival of Chocolate
21–22 Nov, Perth
At Scotland's first outdoor chocolate festival, expect fine chocolatiers as well as some more unusual cocoa products, from candles to soap, and demos in chocolateering! It goes without saying that tastings will be an integral feature of the weekend…
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text: Kosmor :: View topic - Declaration of War : Order of Templar against Lurker. Imprint Search Log in Legal Memberlist Profile Declaration of War : Order of Templar against Lurker. Goto page 1, 2 Next Kosmor Forum Index -> Kosmor RPG View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message LujinGuest Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 07:07 Post subject: Declaration of War : Order of Templar against Lurker. The House Order of Templar, declares today war on House Lurker, for his harshness against newbies that cannot be tolerated. All imperators in the House Lurker that surrender without conditions will have soft surrender terms. Grand Marshall of the Order, Knight Kodro. Back to top PaulAtreidesGuest Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 14:32 Post subject: Metal_Warrior, the ruthless dark lord who leads the Lurkers, changed his house name to: Templars_of_Steel. The name change does not alter the state of war that exists between the true and honorable Order and the attacking false Templars. Back to top ShadowmasterGuest Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 01:48 Post subject: .....Galactic message recieves from Grand Marchal Kodro, if the paths of the Shadow_Realm and the Teplars_of_steel, they will be attacked and integrated unless they agree to surrender. Lord of the Shadow_Realm Shadowmaster......... Back to top LocutusGuest Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:11 Post subject: What is that supposed to mean? Back to top PaulAtreidesGuest Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 14:59 Post subject: if their paths intersect, they will be attacked, I am thinking Back to top ShadowmasterGuest Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 18:51 Post subject: (sorry not rpg, but what paul said, yes...if we cross paths they will be attacked, thought that was easily understandable..guess not...) Back to top Metal_WarriorGuest Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 17:24 Post subject: If our way's cross eatch other, my warriors will fight proud and tall for our freedom!!! No shadows and Order can undertake our mind's!!! AGAINST ALL EGOISTICS IN THE DARK UNIVERSUM ! ! ! Back to top PaulAtreidesGuest Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 21:58 Post subject: For those of you who are unaware of the existing war, this Metal_warrior has launched a campaign of unprovoked aggression against the unoffending Templars. His demise is certain and he caused his own ruin. A foolish attacker who suddenly realizes that he has lead his army into certain defeat and then shouts "Come on, men! We will fight to the death because we are heros!" cannot be taken seriously. Back to top Emperor_ThrawnGuest Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 02:34 Post subject: Yes he can, he has bravly tried to take on a large house, and rather than backing down, has fought for what he wanted, his name shall live forever in the archives of the empire Back to top Metal_WarriorGuest Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 05:27 Post subject: For my attack I will stand forever in the great history book of your house! And for all who are outside of wisdom! The Order have declared war on house ToS and has flight the first attacks-->and this provokation is going out from Kodro and all the Imperators who follow him...my Job is only to defend myself-->and therefor I will fight and stand strong!! So I think-and all intelligent creatures should do this... Back to top Emperor_ThrawnGuest Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 07:10 Post subject: THe greatest record in our books, is the troja war, a war fought on shadows and enemies made by mistakes Back to top PaulAtreidesGuest Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 18:10 Post subject: The Atredies leader contemplated the transmissions and economic data of the day while drinking a stimulant. He thought to himself that Metal Warrior was correct. This offensive of his, perhaps the most foolhardy, would indeed warrant mention in the historical annals of the Templar Order. He turned, saying "Thufir!" The Atredies mentat at this elbow answered, "Yes, my lord Duke?" "Have the house chronicler record the history of this war and note events as they continue to unfold. When all is over, I want the details preserved as a lesson to younger imperators about the temerity of attacking stronger houses with no Causus belli." "It shall be done, my lord." As the Atredies turned his mind to other affairs he thought of the beginning of these hostilities. 'I have always seen the Templars follow the principle of "Salus populi suprema lex estto," and that is why I am among them. The only appropriate motto for MetalWarrior and his gang is "Una salus victis nullam sperare salutem." ' Back to top Emperor_ThrawnGuest Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 04:24 Post subject: (ooc) PLEASE translate those kinda things Back to top PaulAtreidesGuest Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:48 Post subject: Archeologists working in the ruins of third planet of the stellar system closest to Alpha Centauri have managed to translate a few saying of the language native to the greatest planetary empire to exist on that world. The language was known as the lingua Romanorum, or the Roman language known as Latin. Among the bits and pieces they were able to decipher was the common phrase Causus belli: Cause of or justification for war. Also, Salus populi suprema lex esto meant "The welfare of the people is the highest law." Perhaps the most famous writer of that people wrote another phrase in his Aeneid: Una salus victis nullam sperare salutem. "The only safety for the defeated is to expect no safety." Back to top TarkinGuest Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 05:00 Post subject: Multa fidem promissa levant! 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George and Annemarie had a deep and permanent impact on humanistic education in this region and around the world. During their career, the two were continuously engaged in examining how best to attend to the distinctive and critical mission of educating gifted children. George died in 1992 and Annemarie died in 2012. The school they founded continues to be a highly valued resource in gifted education, consulting on educational projects as varied as the creation of the Children's Television Workshop, producers of Sesame Street, to publications of the President's Council on Gifted Education. The school itself publishes the Roeper Review, a peer-reviewed, professional quarterly devoted to gifted education research and inquiry.
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Nausea can be triggered by innumerable natural and unnatural causes. The symptoms can also vary from person to person but one common aspect is the feeling of queasiness that can fill the individual with anxiety. In such situations, we usually resort to over-the-counter medicines that can immediately help in alleviating nausea. In addition to the medicines and drugs available in the market, there is the option of taking herbs for nausea that can be equally effective.
Herbal Remedies For Nausea
Though we understand that the herbs, listed below, are effective in eliminating nausea and its symptoms; one must remember that it comes with a complication as well. To completely understand such health side effects that can accompany such herbal remedies for nausea, one must consult a medical professional who can help you understand the complications and the dosage that can help you avoid such situation. This is often mandatory because a number of herbs can interact with other medicines and supplements that are being taken by the patient.
Also known as Foeniculum vulgare, fennel plant is a member of the carrot family and is a native herb from the Mediterranean region. Also grown in North America, the fennel seeds have a history of treating digestive problems along with other symptoms of nausea. Containing volatile oils, fennel seeds are known to potentially eliminating the problems associated with nausea within a short span of time.
Probably one of the finest and most popular nausea treatment herbs, ginger roots is widely renowned and also readily available in most kitchen cabinets. Being a rich antioxidant, ginger is known to help in the digestive process by encouraging the body to make saliva and enzymes that help in digestion. Such healing attributes make ginger a great nausea-fighting herb too.
A number of physicians recommend the drinking of ginger root tea after one has gone through a surgery; this effectively eliminates any nausea that is caused post operation. To make the nausea fighting ginger tea, one can simply slice a couple of teaspoon of ginger root and steep it in a cup of hot water. Simmer for an hour and then strain and drink the tea to eliminate nausea. Alternatively, one can also use pre-packaged ginger tea bags for their nausea.
Known for its effectiveness in treatment of nausea, the herb is also very effective in relieving stress and eliminating intestinal cramping. Not one of the most flavorful herbs, catnip herb can be used to make tea along with other nausea treating herbs such as peppermint and chamomile. The recommended mode of making catnip herbal tea is to mix a teaspoon of catnip herb with boiling water. Considered a sedative, the catnip herb must be taken after a doctor recommends the perfect dosage for you.
Used for treating nausea for centuries, passionflower is grown in parts of Europe and North America. A perennial climbing herbal plant, passionflower's magenta colored flowers along with the plant's leaves and the stem is used for the herbal concoction to treat nausea. If you want to know how one herb can be as effective as passionflower then one must understand that it works by increasing the gamma-aminobutyric acid level in the brain, which helps in regulating the blood flow and calming the nerves. Though considered immensely safe, one must not take passionflower extracts if one is pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, if one is on sedative drugs then one must refrain from taking passionflower for their nausea problems.
Another great nausea treating herbs for nausea is peppermint. Peppermint tea is a well known nausea-reliever and the effectiveness is attributed to its chief component – that is, the menthol which is known to numb the nerve endings in the stomach removing the feeling of queasiness. One can make peppermint tea by steeping approximately two tablespoons of chopped herbal leaves in a cup of hot water for ten minutes.
Another option that is equally effective is the use of peppermint oil that can be found in the market. Known for side effects such as heartburn, consult a doctor before using peppermint extracts for your nausea problem.
We all know that lavender is known in aromatherapy sessions to treat a number of mental problems including nausea. Known to treat motion sickness, one can easily use lavender essential oil in distilled form as a massage oil or bath oil to effectively treat your nausea condition.
Lemon Juice
If you are experiencing stomach disorder leading to symptoms of nausea, lemon juice can be taken to relax the muscles and calming the nerves. The perfect concoction is to squeeze half of lemon in a glass of hot water and some honey to sip and eliminate nausea.
Nausea patient can benefit from using both Roman and German chamomile. Both are known to help in eliminating digestion problems and other symptoms of nausea. To make the perfect concoction to treat nausea, one can make a chamomile tea by steeping the herb leaves into a cup of boiling water for approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively, one can buy pre-packaged chamomile tea bags that are equally effective in treating nausea.
Licorice Root
The herb is known as a protective herb that safeguards the esophagus lining in the stomach. In short, intake of licorice root extract can prevent the stomach acid that relieves one from nausea. Making the licorice root tea is possible with readymade tea bags or dried herbs that can be steeped into hot boiling water. Once a patient takes licorice root extract, he or she will experience a rise in the blood pressure level which also helps in treating other mental problems such as hypertension.
Wild Yam
Widely different from the yams we are used to eat, wild yam is one of the rare yet effective nausea treating herbs. The best way to have the wild yam for your nausea problem is to make herbal tea using a couple of tablespoon sliced wild yam root steeped into boiling water for approximately 5 minutes. Though pre-packaged wild yam tea bags are also effective, finding one is a difficult task. One must consult a doctor before one take wild yam root as it acts like a hormone and can trigger digestive problems.


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Tax season is perhaps the most dreaded time of year for many Canadians. Doing your taxes can be a massive headache because of how easy it is to make mistakes, but are you also aware of some of the myths that can cause you to stumble on your taxes?
You may be surprised to discover that there are some persisting old wives' tales in regards to the Canadian tax system. Let's hope we can put these to rest sooner rather than later.
Employer gifts can't be taxed
Contrary to some popular belief, cash gifts and gifts of over $500 given by your employer can in fact be taxed. So, that shiny gold watch that cost $1000 your boss gave you for your excellent yearly performance? You most definitely owe tax on it.
Here's what actually can't be taxed:
Gifts (not including cash) totalling less than $500 a year for special occasions and/or once every 5 years
Social events totalling $100/employee
You will be taxed a third of your income if you accept that pay raise
There arefive federal tax bracketsthat you can fall into in Canada. But going from one bracket, say 26%, to the next, 29%, does not mean you will be taxed 29% on your entire income.
This simply means that you will be taxed 29% on your excess income in the next bracket. For example, you will only be taxed 29% on the portion higher than $140, 388 when you jump from the 3rd to the 4th tax bracket. Now that you know this, never refuse that pay raise!
Service industry tips don't count towards income
Those considering a career in bartending should take note: hospitality industry workers that receive tips are in fact required to report them on their tax returns. Unfortunately, many still seem to be under the false impression that gratuities for those in the service industry are exempt.
CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) doesn't pay for insider info
If you believed that there weren't any incentives to report tax evasion to the CRA, this may come as a bit of surprise to you. Tipsters that can reliably blow the whistle on tax evasion, either from a business or an individual, can actually be rewarded 5 to 15 percent of the extra tax collected.
For the moment, the CRA's initiative is designed to pursue Canadians who funnel their money offshorewhich results in lost tax revenues of $100,000 or higher.
Filing taxes online increases your chances of an audit
The reasoning behind this common myth is that because paper receipts and tax slips can't be filed online, you will be more likely to face a tax audit. You can rest assured knowing this myth is false.
The CRA will sometimes do a conventional check for documentation but nothing on the level of a full tax audit. CRA tax audits do not depend on the manner in which you filed your taxes, but on more extensive guidelines.
So, don't worry too much about filing your taxes online. You can feel comforted knowing you can take advantage of the easy accessibility and faster refunds without worrying about an audit looming around the corner.
It is important that we Canadians stay on top of our taxes and educating ourselves on some big tax myths is certainly a step in the right direction. While some myths may appear logical at first glance, often a more in-depth look will show you that you are in fact being hoodwinked.


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A year of turf care for the grass-challenged
I never thought I would succumb, and fought shy of it for years. While not exactly pouring scorn on those who cared deeply about such things, I considered lawn care to be an area of gardening that bordered on petty obsession. "As long as it is green, it is fine," I would say. Every time I could sense scores of fellow gardeners – mostly women – nodding in relieved agreement.
A defining moment, however, came in summer 2010, as I was writing yet another feature on my slack attitude to "lawn care" and had, for the second time in a week, mowed off myriad daisy heads from my hard-pressed greensward just to make the garden look smart enough for a photographer. Something had to give.
I love my garden to be stuffed with a mesmerising melee of flowers. Thus the space given over to lawn, still my "backdrop" of choice, is small compared to the flowery bits, pond and so on: about six or seven parking spaces' worth. The mossy and sparse front lawn, although acceptably green until late summer, is dominated by a dense-canopied oak and other mature trees. The sunnier back garden is home to four more trees of which the biggest is a central, hungry tulip tree encircled by a small wild flower patch. Here the "turf" gradually became worryingly infested with expanding celandines, juvenile dandelions and mats of daisies.
Ever-pressed for gardening time, I could not bear to get involved with the whole ghastly routine: spot weeding, sprinkling assorted fertiliser granules, watering in goodness knows what deadly stuff, pogo-sticking the solid ground in vain with an aerator. So I issued a challenge to Mike Grady, the Weald area franchisee of Green Thumb, a lawn treatment company whose van I had seen buzzing around Wadhurst: "My grass is so bad – I bet you can't improve it," I told him. So it was that around this time last year a small success story began. I kept notes and told Mike that if I could give his operation the thumbs up, I would. If not, I would keep quiet.
Shade cast by the trees, coupled with their roots in the naturally heavy soil were going to be tricky. At an on-site meeting, we agreed on a course of action: that I would get the standard programme of weed/feed treatments in early spring and midsummer, a special summer moisture-retaining treatment, a late summer "catch all" treatment, an autumn moss control treatment and finally, a winter hollow-tine aeration (ha! I thought, rather them than me).
I made sure that any weed killers used would be "safe" once they had dried, and I warned Mike that I never water my lawn, although clients are encouraged to do so to maximise the benefits of certain treatments. It all went as follows:
Spring weed and feed
March 30 I made sure I was at home for the first visit, pointing out no-go areas – the spring bulbs were obvious, but there were also some virtually dormant wild flowers in grass around the tulip tree, around which I had put bent hazel hoops.
They used a physical barrier (piece of cardboard) to protect plants at the edge of the borders and were in and out of the garden like greased lightning.
Within a week the celandines and daisy patches began to pucker and die, but at no point did the lawn go bald, as I had feared. A few daisies near the very edge of the lawn had obviously escaped, but I knew there was another treatment booked for later on.
Cost £15 (my grass area is small, and this is their minimum fee).
Water conservation treatment
May 16 Spring had thus far been dry and I went ahead with this full of hope. It proved to be a bit of an "Emperor's new clothes" thing, since the heavens opened shortly afterwards and scarcely closed all summer. By this time, I should add, the weeds were in serious retreat and the grass had started to look a lot better, "joining hands" quickly around any potential gaps.
Cost: £30.
Early summer weed and feed
June 8 This time using higher nitrogen feed to green up the lawn and concentrating on the few now easy-to-see remaining weeds. My lawn was now, as I believe the mixed metaphors go, cooking on gas but without a rush of blood to the head. Even the tramping feet of many visitors on damp days didn't stop it looking good. And, hooray, no more mowing daisy heads.
Cost £15.
Late summer treatment, using weedkiller
August 17 This was to see off any really persistent weeds (I noticed the odd bit of buttercup creeping out of the wild flower areas). It was hard to tell whether the feeding/weeding/water conservation treatment or the damp summer was responsible for my still moss-infested front garden looking better than usual (by August it would normallyl be going distinctly, embarrassingly and depressingly brown).
Cost £15.
Moss control treatment
November 27 This is designed to kill off existing moss, but is not a long-term solution to a persistent problem. It was carried out while I was away in Australia. I did not expect this to give spectacular results and it hasn't, because in all fairness my front garden and shady parts of the main garden are so mossy.
Time will tell whether this treatment will provide any serious benefit.
Cost £15.
February 2 The operators must have steel muscles or pneumatic drills, I thought when I came home and found thousands of 4in-long clay-soil sausages littering the place. Within a few days it snowed and when that vanished the sausages had started to break down and I further dispersed them with the back of a plastic lawn rake. My instinct was to then apply a sandy turf dressing to improve drainage.
Green Thumb doesn't advise this, which surprises me because I thought this was the one fairly easy thing I could do to improve the grass. I am resisting doing so, however, to see if simply aerating without a follow up dressing is beneficial.
Cost £34.
My verdict so far: This has proved to be a bit of a life-and-time saver. My largely weed-free grass goes into 2012 in far better fettle. I have not had to buy, mess around with or store the weed killers and fertilisers needed for my lawns, nor worry about uneven application (they are irregularly shaped). Appointments were made well in advance and after the initial visit, the treatments took place seamlessly, mostly in my absence. Never optimistic about moss treatment, if what has been done stops the problem from getting any worse, I shall be happy. So I have decided to go for another (slightly modified) year's lawn treatment programme.
Other observations: These lawn treatment companies are run as franchises, dispensing chemicals, most of which are only available to "professionals". Green Thumb backs this up with useful lawn-care leaflets. Building up a relationship with the local franchisee and with the front-line team – who may not themselves be qualified to give lawn advice – is important. "My" people knew what I did for a living and I think I got red, or perhaps that should be green, carpet treatment – for which I am most grateful.
For more information about Green Thumb and local franchises call 0800 0111222 or visit greenthumb.co.uk
TruGreen also offers lawn care services: 0845 2011187, trugreen.co.uk. Or for an artificial alternative, try trulawn.co.uk and lazylawn.co.uk.


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Tant named to head Columbus Water Works
The Columbus Water Works Board voted Monday to promote Bob Tant to president and chief executive officer.
Tant has been with the Water Works for more almost 20 years. He came to Columbus from the Atlanta Water Works. While in Columbus, he has been vice president of sewer services and vice president of water services. He is currently executive vice president. For the last three years, Tant has also been the director of the Strategic Planning Implementation Division.
He takes over President Billy Turner, who will retire Jan. 8, exactly 20 years after he started in Columbus. Turner announced his decision in February, giving the board nearly a year to find a replacement.
"I appreciate the confidence the board has shown in me," Tant said. "I look forward to the challenge."
Tant, 63, had previously announced he was going to retire at the end of the year, but he did say at the time he would reconsider that decision if the board members thought he was the right person to replace Turner.
"My first thought was not to apply," Tant said. "But the more I thought about it, the more I felt like I had something to offer. I thought the best thing to do was to make myself available and go through the process."
The board considered internal and external candidates.
"The board is impressed with his extensive experience, his proven leadership in the community, and the passion he brings to the Water Works," a statement read.
Turner and Tant have worked closely as a team for two decades. Turner has been in the more high visibility position, while Tant has worked behind the scenes.
"Clearly Billy and I have worked close together on a number of things," Tant said. "When it comes to speaking for the Water Works, there can be only one voice. There is no question Billy was that voice. I think I can fill that role without too much trouble."


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Coimbatore gets its first ATV track
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The motor sport capital of the country, as the city is oft referred to, got its first All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) track here on Friday.
Built on a 5.5 acre land, the 'Off Road Adventure' track is nicely placed on the Sulur Pirivu Road, near Neelambur.
The idea, the organisers say, is to kick up the dust and provide wholesome entertainment for motor sport lovers from this part of the region.
"We are at the right place because Coimbatore has a rich racing culture. So, it will be easy for them to understand the adventure that this sport has to offer, said Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director and Country Head of Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., who did the formal inauguration on Friday.
Polaris, which builds the most rugged and versatile vehicles for both work and play, was pleased as punch to be in the city. "The children are going to love it, and so are the adults," added Mr. Dubey.
"It is nothing but pure entertainment. So, it's definitely going to attract a lot of kids" pointed R. Mohan, the man behind the Coimbatore facility.
The Coimbatore track is the second such facility available in Tamil Nadu. Chennai earned the distinction of setting up the first ATV track on the ECR Road in 2010.
"The track is placed beautifully between the woods and the beach. It's a different atmosphere altogether in Chennai but the Coimbatore track also looks beautiful," said Sundar Ganesh of Off Road Sports, Chennai.
"We do a lot of adventurous trips and events once in three months. We have a lot of people enjoying this facility of ours. It is not race but pure adventure," he added.
Mr. Mohan pointed out that the facility is open for all age groups. "We have got an exclusive 250m track for children below the under-14 age group and an adventure track for the experts."
"We are going to the schools to create awareness. They can learn riding and driving and at the same time enjoy the atmosphere," he added.
"It can be a good learning experience for them before they go on road. Children who are below the under-18 age group cannot afford to learn on road. This facility can help them understand how the machine behaves and to master it," said Mr. Dubey.
How about safety? "They are very safe vehicles and easy to handle. People who have not driven a motorcycle or a car can learn in quick time. You do not require a driving licence either," he added.
He said safety accessories for even the toughest condition are made available. "We believe in safety. It is very important at Polaris." After the formal inauguration, two of India's young riders Karoon Murthy and Ashwin along with a host of others displayed their driving skills on the dusty terrain.
"It will take another fortnight before the track takes its full shape. It will have the ATV ranges from 50cc (kids version) to 500cc (professional adult version)," said Mr. Mohan.
The off-road entertainment zone will have the state-of-the-art hospitality facilities and other amusement areas to help your family spend a perfect weekend.
Source : The Hindu


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I believe that our traditional Konkani cuisine is very simple without much pomp. It is also very healthy and easy on the gastrointestinal system. The reason for this is that there is very little oil used for cooking the food, there are not many spices and the procedure itself is very simple, yet the result is a delicious dish that could relished by kids and adults alike and with rice or roti.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15-20 mins
Total time: 30-35 mins
Servings: 3-4
Green beans : 250 gms or 1/2 lb
Potatoes: 2 medium sized.
Coconut oil: 1 tsp
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Dried red chillies: 1-2 medium sized, broken into two pieces.
Salt: as per taste
Water: 1/4 cup
Freshly grated coconut: 1 tbsp ( for garnishing)( optional).
Peel the potatoes. Wash them and dice them medium.
Wash the green beans thoroughly. Chop/snap the tips off at both ends of the string beans. Repeat this with all the string beans. Chop the string beans into 1 cms wide pieces.
In a saute pan or frying pan, heat coconut oil on medium heat. add mustard seeds to the pan. Once the mustard seeds crackle, add broken dried red chillies. Now add the chopped potatoes & string beans. Add salt, water and mix well. Cover and cook on low flame until both the potatoes & green beans are tender( around 15-20 mins), sautéing once in a while. If the water evaporates and the vegetables are not cooked, add water in between, little at a time.
Turn off the flame. Garnish with freshly grated coconut.
Serve hot with rice or flatbread/ roti.
Cooking made easy:
Certain types of potatoes may take longer to cook. In this case, add the diced potatoes cook and when they are half-way done, add in the green beans. Cover and cook until done.
Tip for healthy living:
Try to use organic potatoes whenever possible as they have the highest accumulation of pesticides. This is because they have pesticides that are sprayed on the plants and the chemicals already present in the soil.
Whenever possible, peel the potatoes and use them.
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