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Just Skip It!
I refuse to begin 2011 by resolving to do or not do something I know I will never do ... or not do! Make sense? Are you with me? How many times, over the years, have you promised yourself to get healthy or eat less or whatever???
I recently read some discouraging information, and I quote, "Most people fail in adhering to their stated New Year's resolutions. Specifically, 22% fail after one week, 40% after one month, 50% after three months, 60% after six months, and 81% after twenty-four months (Norcross & Vangarelli, 1988, as cited by Koestner 2008, p. 60)." I assure you I am in the first category ... I will fail within the first week! I've done it for years. For me, setting a New Year's resolution is setting myself up to fail. Are you like that, too? What are we to do? Well, first, I will not be making any hefty resolutions on New Year's. I will, however, make one each morning when I arise and take my first "I'm awake" breath. I will form an intention for the day as I stretch and look out my window at the world as it too awakens. As the sun squeezes through the trees in my yard beckoning me to face the day I will slowly stretch. It is at that precise moment I will make my resolution - whether it be selecting a heart healthy breakfast or taking a few minutes out of my day to exercise or just breathe more deeply. I don't have a problem making a resolution I can actually achieve. Daily seems about all I can handle.
Before the holidays, I had a chance to see if I could resolve to eating just one of a cute dessert I found. This perfect little dessert was a challenge for me when I was making them. But I felt I could do as I promised myself and succeeded by only eating one! I loved the crunch of the wonton and smoothness of the filling. Remembering the promise I had made this morning I opted to test them on my "not-so-healthy-eating" husband instead of eating another one myself. I was surprised how much he liked them, too. As I continued making them, I had to continually say to myself ... one is enough ... I was successful.
Pumpkin Pie Wontons These adorable and wonderfully delicious individual pumpkin pies are so easy to make and fun to eat. My husband squirted some whipped topping on his, but to keep it heart healthy, I'd recommend passing on that! (I will note this change ... the recipe calls to spray the finished wonton with cooking spray and to sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon ... I whisked one egg white with a smidge of water instead as I found the cooking spray a little too greasy for my liking. I also substituted turbinado sugar for the sugar on top.) Enjoy.
Oh, I figured I could replace the pumpkin with about any type of fruit and have the same luscious results, but I haven't tried that yet. Stay tuned ... or if you try it, let me know how it goes!
Bottom line? I'm not really one to make empty promises to myself. If I succeed in something one day I embrace it ... if I screw it up I know tomorrow is another day. Don't beat yourself up ... be realistic ... love yourself anyway!
Do I Hear a Ho! Ho! Ho!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Yep, it's that time of year again ... cookies, cakes, pies, food wherever you turn. It's a celebration and our society parties around food! I know I talked about this in my previous post, but it's important so I hope you don't mind a few more tricks to help keep you focused.Here's a trick I learned this year ... aside from the few holiday treats I made this year, I also made cookies I don't like - and yes, there are a few I'll pass on. Do you have a cookie that just doesn't do a thing for you? Bake it ... ignore it ... and feel good about it! Or give it away - people cherish homemade treasures from your personal kitchen, especially if you're a good cook! We made our gingerbread men cookies over the weekend and some tiny ones will grace the tops of our presents for the grandchildren plus we made some gingerbread ornaments for our Christmas tree and those trees of our adult children who have children. Need a gingerbread man ornament recipe? Click How Do I Make Gingerbread Men Ornaments.
I am most comfortable in the kitchen so many of my gifts for my family start there. Once I learned of my unacceptable cholesterol levels, I had to assume my children may follow so the gifts coming from my kitchen will start them down the right path. Let's step away from holiday baking for a minute and talk about some gift ideas.
My son loves his Grandmother's pickled beets and has ever since he was about two years old. Pickled beets are quick to make and yummy. An easy gift for him (and his children). Yeah, I know it's silly, but if you knew my son ... well ... he'll love it. Note: if you really want a recipe for pickled beets, just comment below and I'll post it!)
In an effort to pass on the prepackaged oatmeal, I found a marvelous recipe for homemade, and really easy, oatmeal mix.
Stepfanie's Oatmeal Mix
Store in the refrigerator as flax seeds and walnuts can spoil quickly.
Nutrition info:
Need some ideas?
Cranberry-Almond Granola
Blueberry Pecan Pancake Mix
The Food Network website offers many options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner , etc. I found this great little quiche for our Christmas brunch:
Mini Spinach and Mushroom Quiche - great for brunch!
It won't be long before we're all making resolutions to "do better" than the year before ... but more on that later.
Can You Eat Just One?
We're talking about cookies!! As the holidays quickly approach, I know my downfall will be cookies!!! I love all kind of cookies and there are some holiday favorites that I may just have to pass on if I'm going to maintain my plan for eating for a healthy heart.
But fear not, my fellow heart-healthy eaters ... I have options!!
Last year we made a simple holiday treat that were the hit of our neighborhood ... in fact, some of the local kids have already asked me if I had any yet! Ah, no ... but soon. Obviously I'm going to have to make more than I did last year!
Holiday Pretzels
Now, how about your beloved gingerbread men? Some recipes can provide a whopping "oh-oh" to those of us watching our fat and cholesterol. I found a recipe that cuts the fat, not the flavor. These gingerbread men use half the butter normally used in most gingerbread cookie recipes. Applesauce helps the cookies retain their moisture and gives them a soft texture while making them more heart-healthy.
Cook Time: 10 minutes / Total Time: 10 minutes
Gingerbread Men
Per serving: Calories 94, Calories from Fat 16, Fat 1.8g (sat 1g), Cholesterol 11mg, Sodium 48mg, Carbohydrate 18g, Fiber 0.4g, Protein 1.5g
Want an even better one, nutritionally speaking? Try this site.
Need more options?
Want vegan sugar cookies?
How about Cranberry Almond Biscotti?
Whole wheat Spice Guys aka Gingerbread Men?
Now let's really step outside our holiday box ... up to trying something new? Try Chocolate-Chile Mole Meringues
Most holiday cookies are loaded with butter, sugar, and white flour ... there's really no escaping the temptation, but you can make smarter choices by going vegetarian to avoid typical holiday fats plus by limiting the number of cookies you eat/make AND making sure you have plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy combination of nuts and dried fruit, and get your daily exercise AND PLENTY OF WATER!!
During most holiday get-togethers food is the center of attention. It's easy to get wrapped up in the just one more attitude or gee, I've never tried these before, or I'll start my healthy eating plan after the holidays dialog with yourself ... so ... take a step back and remember you are important enough to start right now ... holiday or not. If you are hosting a holiday party, try to make the focus of your event something BESIDES food ... like caroling ... ornament decorating party ... bonfires (if you're lucky enough to live where snow is only a memory of your past) ... games ... or go for a drive and see all the decorations and lights ... bottom line? Make good choices ... you're worth it.
What to do, what to do!! I love to eat all my childhood favorites, especially around the holidays! What is a person to do to maintain a heart-healthy eating plan with all the holiday fare within arm's reach? Fear not, my friends, help is just a click away! I love the Internet ... I love the vastness ... I love the accessibility - I love to research!There are so many websites offering a lighter fare for food prep, but where do you start? How about one at a time. Let's start with Thanksgiving. Assuming you are not vegetarian you will be preparing turkey. If you are vegetarian/vegan I have a hunch you can find recipes to keep you faithful to your choice. For those who just want to lighten up those heavy holiday meals, I'd start with Vegetarian Times. Why, I hear you ask? Because taking your side dishes up a notch will get more veggies into your meals with little effort.Stuffing ... dressing? What's the difference? Even famous chefs around the world cannot agree, but it is my opinion that if it's cooked INSIDE the bird it's stuffing and if it's cookout OUTSIDE the bird it's dressing. Now, back to the issue at hand. Is there a 'good for you' stuffing? Remembering moderation is important regardless of its health value (I often forget that!) ... but yes, there are some much better than others.
Fruit and Toasted Almond Stuffing
This recipe, created by Ricki Blau, won third place in Vegetarian Time's 2009 Reader Recipe Contest. Blau's family and friends range from omnivores to vegans, so when they gather for holidays she likes to prepare food they can all share. Blau put this recipe together last October when she hosted a few Canadian-American families for Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredient List
Serves 10
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 343, Protein: 8g, Total fat: 15g, Saturated fat: 2g, Carbs: 46g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 380mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 17g
Looking for some side dishes to replace or enhance your usual dishes? I'm sure you know all about the sweet potato casserole that finds its way to American Thanksgiving tables ... you know the one I mean with the cute little marshmallows sprinkles on top? Right? Well, here on Everyday Health, I found a great recipe that's a bit more heart-healthy.
Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
12 Servings
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 113, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 243mg, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Total Fat: 2g, Carbs: 22g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Protein: 2g
Carb Choices: 1.5
Recipe Source: Eating Well
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 h
Rest Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 h 20 mins
Now, let's talk about cranberry sauce. I hope you're not opening a can of processed cranberry jelly or even the canned whole cranberry sauce that's also available. This only takes a minute and uses heart-healthy walnuts, too! The sugar is still there, but you can substitute whatever sweetener you like.
Heritage Lane Cranberry Sauce
"I grew up on a secluded dirt road called Heritage Lane and every Thanksgiving my family would pick wild cranberries and make this sauce for our guests," reminisces Eden Hommes, who received honorable mention in VT's 2009 Reader Recipe Contest for this recipe.
Ingredient List
Serves 6.
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 290, Protein: 3g, Total fat: 13g, Saturated fat: 1g, Carbs: 41g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 4mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 36g
All in all, most everyone needs to make a change. Many people make the decision to "blow it" because it's the holidays and come January they're beating themselves up. I'd rather pat myself on the back for a job well done! Wouldn't you?
More holiday recipes coming next week. I plan to stay true to myself this holiday season and keep my eye on the ball ... staying heart-healthy!
I am ...
... a former blogger for a health site, which means eating healthy aka heart smart
which has become a passion for me. I will start at the beginning when I first
discovered I had high cholesterol.
July 2012
Copyright 2012 / Simply Wyse


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Travelling solo is indeed an incredulous idea, and being a woman makes it more unbelievable. But the trend has been changing from the last decade. Women travellers are no more fearful and are ready to travel solo to explore and build a life of their own choice.
Solo women are ready to take up any challenge that comes their way; they are more daring and audacious. They just have to keep some safety measures before leaving home. In this blog you will get to know about different adventure sport destinations in Karnataka which are safe for women.
Karnataka a huge landscape rich in its timelessness and unidentified beauty attracts a huge no of tourists ever year for variety of adventure sport and solo women must join the vast brigade of adventure activities in and around Karnataka.
1. Manipal
Manipal a small town packed full of its young gen students falls in the Udupi District of Karnataka. The rocky land, submerged with its beautiful beaches makes it a wonder valley for adventure lovers. Due to the night life, Manipal can be safely visited and enjoyed by a solo traveller.
How to reach:
By road: Manipal is 61 Kms from Mangalore
By air: Bajpe Airport, Mangalore is about 1.5 hrs drive from Manipal
By rail: The nearest Railway Station is Udupi Railway Station, 5 kms from Manipal
Adventure activities to take up: Bike Safari, Trekking, Board Surfing, Jet Skiing, Parasailing
2. Gokarna
Gokarna, famous for its religious importance has unique and unidentified beaches. Young women tired from the routine life can visit Gokarna for mental peace and rejuvenation falls in the Uttara Kannada district the location has been isolated and preserved till date, so it is a paradise for swimmers and solo travellers will enjoy the water sports that take place in Gokarna.
How to reach:
By road: Gokarna is just 10 km off the NH 17 connecting Mumbai to Kochi.
By air: Dabolim airport in Goa is the nearest airport about 140 km
By rail: The nearest railway station is Ankola, about 20 km from Gokarna.
Adventure activities to take up: Banana Boat ride, Kayaking, Surfing, Snorkelling, Trekking, Parasailing, Yoga
3. Dandeli
Not so famous, but the love for water sports can be fulfilled in a place called Dandeli. Located in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka, Dandeli has a mix of migrants from all over the country. One can find budgeted hotels all over the place which makes it accessible for the solo travellers.
How to reach:
By road: Dandeli is 90 kms from Belgaum
By air: Belgaum airport is the nearest airport about 90 km
By rail: The nearest railway station is Dharwad, about 55 km from Dandeli.
Adventure activities to take up: Swimming, Kayaking, Rappelling, Jungle Safari, White water rafting.
4. Sakleshpur
A hill station located in the Western ghats of Karnataka has traversing high bridges and tunnels famous for Trekking. Sakleshpur receives the highest rainfall in Karnataka and is a diverse spot for Flora and Fauna. Bag packers and solo travellers will find it exciting and fascinating to trek along the railway tracks.
How to reach:
By road: Sakleshpur is 40 kms from Hassan
By air: Bajpe Airport, Mangalore is about 138kms away from Sakleshpur
By rail: Sakleshpur has its own railway station
Adventure activities to take up: Trekking
5. Shimoga
Shimoga lies in the centre of Karnataka, where the enormous landscape will take your breath away. Rich in art, tradition, culture, we should not forget about the Jog falls which is one of the highest waterfalls in India. The exotic flora and fauna has various options of enjoying the wildlife.
How to reach:
By road: Shimoga is 195 Kms from Mangalore.
By air: Shimoga has its own Domestic Airport named as Shimoga Airport.
By rail: Shimoga has its own Railway Station named as Shimoga Nagar Railway Station
Adventure activities to take up: Trekking, Wildlife Safari, Boating, Lion Safari
6. Agumbe:
A village accommodating 500 people is a part of Western Ghats Mountain range and is considered a World Heritage Site. Famous for trekking and rural Tourism Agumbe is also known as the Cherrapunji of the South. The enormous waterfalls and the sunset point make it a destination to visit. Solo women traveller can pack their bags and visit Agumbe for trekking in the rain forests and can engage themselves with the locals to explore the rural tourism.
How to reach:
By road: Agumbe is 48 kms from Manipal.
By air: Bajpe Airport, Mangalore is about 100kms away from Sakleshpur
By rail: Shimoga (90km) is the nearest train station to Agumbe
Adventure activities to take up: Trekking
7. Murudeshwar:
As the name suggests Murudeshwar has the 2nd tallest Shiva statue of the world, a small place located in the Uttara kannada District lies on the coast of Arabian Sea. Famous for its water sport activities is a good destination for solo women travellers as it has budgeted accommodation facilities and the pristine sands of the beach is good for swimming, boating, scuba diving. Women can even enjoy the famous handicraft shopping.
How to reach:
By road: Murudeshwar has good connectivity with Mumbai, Kochi and Bangalore.
By air: Nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, 165 km away
By rail: Murudeshwar has its own railway station
Adventure activities to take up: Rafting, Swimming, boating, scuba Diving
Are you the next solo women traveller to explore the same?
Karnataka being so beautiful is in fact an excellent retreat for spending some time alone in the serenity of Mother Natur

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Twelve Sheffield young people have taken the next step towards their long term career by becoming the latest apprentices helping to make the Streets Ahead project a success.
The group, aged between 16 and 24, fought off stiff competition to secure training contracts with Sheffield City Council's Streets Ahead Contractor Amey.
Working in a variety of areas, including business administration, finance, mechanics, signage, highway maintenance and arboriculture, the new trainees have already attended a welcome event where they were able to meet each other and get stuck into some team building activities.
During their time on the project the apprentices will gain experience in their chosen trades, in addition to undertaking NVQ training at Sheffield College. They will also work towards gaining the Duke of Edinburgh's Business Gold award.
The appointments continue Sheffield City Council's commitment to tackling unemployment in the city, by training young people and supporting them to gain qualifications and long-term career prospects.
Sheffield City Council Leader, Julie Dore said: "Not only is the Streets Ahead project making the streets of Sheffield better and safer, it's creating jobs and apprenticeship opportunities for young people across the city.
"The young people who are taking on these apprenticeship roles are the ones that will deliver our future highway services and therefore investing in them now and putting them on the road to success is beneficial to both them and Sheffield."
Cllr Jack Scott, Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Streetscene, said: "As a city we need young people with the right skills and apprenticeships are a key part of creating a workforce for the future. That's why we are so pleased to welcome these 12 young people to the Streets Ahead project."
What the apprentices think:
Joe Poulton, 18, Arboriculture, said:
"I was attracted to an apprenticeship in Arboriculture as it's a good industry to be in and really good for progression. It's also an outdoor role which I like. I'm already learning a lot and I'm looking forward to a long-term career in Arboriculture; the more I learn the more I enjoy it. I like that I can learn the skills that I need whilst on the job, but the theory behind it all at college."
Kyle Leach, 16, Signs, said:
"An apprenticeship in signs interested me as I have a passion for engineering and an interest in graphics. I also wasn't interested in staying at school; I liked the idea of learning on the job and starting on the road to my career, whilst getting paid at the same time."
Lewis Oxley, 21, Business Administration, said:
"I am really enjoying working as a team and I like that I have the opportunity to learn and earn at the same time. Amey is a great place to work and build a career. I can already see opportunities to move up the career ladder in the future."


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Mangaluru: June 9, 2015: In order to strengthen the party, the BJP will contact every member enrolled recently with the party through the missed call campaign. The BJP will collect the personal details as part of 'Maha Sampark Abhiyan", said district BJP president Prathap Simha Nayak.
Speaking to the media personals he said "Over 227000 lac people have enrolled with the party through the missed call campaign. The support of the people has been excellent, and now the party has more than 10 crore members throughout India marking as the largest political party in the World.
In addition to that he said the 'Maha Sampark Abhiyan' is the second phase of the campaign, where the party volunteers will interact with people and ask their personal details by going to their houses. The volunteers will give the information about the agenda of the party and its work. It's a challenging mission, but BJP is confident about its success.
"Our work is to strengthen the party and make the members involve in building the country stronger. The schemes launched by the PM Modi have become a hope for the people and has become a huge success.
The 'Maha Sampark Abhiyan' will be launched on June 16 by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel and the campaign will start in between June 23 and July 16." he further added.
He censured the state government over withdrawal of Criminal cases against 1600 PFI and KFD activists stating it as vote bank politics
Former minister Krishna J Palemar, Sudhir Shetty and others were present.


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I have the best job on earth. I partner with millennials to bring Jesus' love to our world, and I must say they are my hands-down favourite people. The prevailing narrative is that they are lazy and entitled, but every generation has the potential to be misunderstood. The Holy Spirit is stronger than every brush anyone is painted with, and I refuse to vilify them. Like the generations before them, God says they are set apart, powerful and—with the Holy Spirit—unstoppable.
In October 2016 I launched The Movement, a young adult ministry, at Bethel Church Ottawa. A small group attended the church when we arrived in May of that year. Over the summer, I gathered contact information and connected with every young adult who entered our doors. The next step was to introduce them to another young adult in a similar life stage. I still do this every time a new young adult comes to Bethel.
With a leadership team of six young adults, each with a role and the responsibility of building a team under them, we planned, dreamed, and prepared for our launch. I believe excellence reflects the glory of God, so I made sure everything was planned and as gorgeous as we could afford. (The dollar store is my friend.)
On our launch night, I set up 60 chairs. I almost took some away because it seemed enthusiastic, if not crazy, but I felt the Holy Spirit whisper, "Keep them." Seventy-six young adults showed up. So began Bethel's young adult ministry. Amazing Jesus, right? After our first service, we had food and hangs. As I watched them connect with one another, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper again, "They need this." As a generation that mainly lives disconnected, they are craving community.
At the launch I outlined our hopes and plans, starting with our theme verses. Matthew 10:6-8 (The Message) says, "Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously."
I laid out our vision and explained how the Holy Spirit could help them accomplish the impossible. I described plans for how we wanted to impact the city and the world. In 2017, we went on a mission trip to India so we could see God and ourselves through a different lens. In 2019 I am planning to take a team to Thailand.
When I got home the night of the launch, I was overwhelmed with thankfulness and prayed, "How will I get to know them with only one service a month?" I heard His reply as soon as I finished the sentence: "Face to face." That month I started having coffee with every young adult who makes Bethel home, and I still do.
Over coffee, we discuss God, their gifts, their studies or work, their passion. I want to know their life story. I ask them how they want to be involved, give them some options, and set up the process of serving at Bethel when our coffee is finished.
Two and a half years later, we have over 145 young adults at Bethel. When someone doesn't show up, I reach out and tell them I missed them. They need to be loved, noticed and valued—who among us doesn't? Statistics show young adults are leaving the church in droves,[1] so I must do everything I can to make sure it doesn't happen while I pastor them. My fight is not for a large crowd, although there are many young adults in our city who need Jesus. My fight is for beautiful lives, sold out to Jesus and killing it!
Approximately 80 of them are now serving somewhere in the church, either on the greeting team, creative team, prayer team, social team, in kids ministry, or ushering. One is a board member, and many are tithing. We meet four times a month, and we still have our monthly celebration service. Twice a month we have small groups, both professional and student groups, led by young adults.
With depression and anxiety at an all-time high,[2] belonging helps keep us whole. No podcast or book can wrap its arms around you when life sucks or celebrate with you when you succeed. Instead, a community of loving, accepting, inspirational peers can.
Our fourth meeting each month is dedicated to outreach. I'm convinced we need to "put feet to their faith" and get in the trenches and out of the pew or, like anyone, they will get overfed and become useless and faithless. Jesus called us to go to the lost and confused in our neighbourhoods, so we do.
I worked with victims of human trafficking in Thailand and prepared young adults there to serve among those most often overlooked. God has asked me to do the same here. Every month, we partner with other organizations and build the kingdom together. A team of young women go into a strip club with gifts while another group of men and women pray. In the summer of 2018, a lady from the club started coming to our church with her kids. She doesn't know Jesus yet, but we believe she will. We also give away free breakfasts during exams at Carleton University, and we provide Ubers to our celebration service. We also do street ministry in downtown Ottawa, which I envision to be all over the city one day.
Our faith stays fresh and alive when we partner with Jesus. Many young adults have been baptized in the Holy Spirit, and several are new Christians. As of this year, worship is rising, the community is tight, and involvement at Bethel continues to grow. The church is in good hands with the millennials. I have no doubt Jesus will continue to be lifted high, and they will accomplish the unprecedented.
Sandra McIntosh is a wife, mom, and the young adult pastor at Bethel Church in Ottawa. She loves to see young adults live their lives with passion and believes they have the potential and power to start a spiritual revolution in the nation of Canada. This article appeared in the July/August/September 2019 issue of testimony/Enrich, a quarterly publication of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Photos courtesy Sandra McIntosh.
1. James Penner, Rachael Harder, Erika Anderson, Bruno Déscorcy, and Rick Hiemstra, Hemorrhaging Faith: Why and When Canadian Young Adults are Leaving, Staying and Returning to Church, 2012, http://faithformationlearningexchange.net/uploads/5/2/4/6/5246709/hemorrhaging-faith-april-4-2013.pdf; Daniel Burke, "Millennials leaving church in droves, study finds," CNN, May 14, 2015, https://www.cnn.com/2015/05/12/living/pew-religion-study/index.html.
2. "Poor Mental Health Among Millennials At All Time High," February 27, 2018, Inspiring Interns, http://www.inspiringinterns.com/blog/2018/02/mental-health-among-millennials-at-all-time-high.


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Congratulations to Tim Pankhurst, chairman of the NZ Commonwealth Press Union Media Freedom Committee and editor of the Dominion Post, for publishing the Mohammed cartoons. It was the right thing to do. Was the story newsworthy? Was publishing the cartoons helpful in communicating all the relevant facts, giving readers as much information as possible to decide for themselves? Was the story framed in a manner that gave least possible offense, while balancing the right to know? Did publishing the cartoons show solidarity with fellow newspapers around the world? Most certainly.
Perhaps the decision weighed more heavily on Mr Pankhurst than other NZ editors. Being boss of the NZCPU Media Freedom Committee is no bed of roses. It means you must stand up for the very best of reasons, leading where others fear to tread. Yesterday, he fulfilled the role admirably with an eloquent explanation of why this is all so important. I do not, and cannot, accept the view that the publication was gratuitous or in poor taste, as some commenters at DPF's submit. No doubt it's a touchy subject. Some Muslims were offended and that's understandable.
When I was working in a conference centre ten years' ago, we had a delegation of Japanese businessmen over for a few days. The restaurant manager (call her Edna) refused to work at any of the functions. As a Brit who had strong memories of WWII, Edna found it offensive to kowtow as a servant to them. Most, if not all, of the other staff disagreed with her sentiments. To bear a grudge against a race of people for past injustices beyond their control is futile and ultimately self-destructive. But we did support her right to express that deeply-held core principle, an integral part of her character. She expressed it forcefully to management, angry tears in her eyes.
The boss rostered Edna elsewhere and I looked after the Japanese functions. The restaurant manager came over once or twice to glare at The Japs from behind the servery door. On these occasions, I ensured that staff were prepared to jump her if she looked like she was going to throw a plate or knife at them. Fortunately, the only daggers thrown were mental ones. Later, we'd be in the pub and I saw that somehow the process had been cathartic for her. We all got over it.
I have faith that the NZ Muslim community understands all this, and it is not just the lack of numbers that keeps their anger in check. I disagree with most of what Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand president Javed Khan has been quoted in the NZ Herald:
"Freedom of expression does not mean 'absolute' freedom"There is hope in his calls for order. In the DomPost:
"The mature and honourable thing to do now is for The Dominion Post to apologise and retract such printing."
"We won't call for a boycott, and we don't want to see one, but news gets around the world pretty quickly. Muslims will make their own decisions and as you know, they've taken drastic action against Denmark."Or in the Herald:
"The Federation would also like to call upon the Muslims in New Zealand to show restrain (sic) in the face of such flagrant provocation and seek God's grace for patience and forbearance," Mr Khan said.They will endure this because that is one of the opportunity costs of living in a secular democracy like ours. We all own freedom of speech and a free press. Nothing is sacred. Everything is sacred. This is non-negotiable. It is part of what makes us us.
NZ's non-Muslim community is also on a sharp learning curve. Pankhurst's lead has forced some of our alleged representatives to finally speak for the nation. Chris Carter went on record accusing that the DomPost and The Press "had ignored their social responsibility and undermined New Zealand's reputation as a tolerant country." Jim Sutton was choosing his words very carefully last night, inferring that it shouldn't have happened. PC Eradicator Wayne Mapp is staying silent on a matter which would largely seem to over-qualify for his portfolio. Parliament's two Muslim representatives have remained curious by their absence on this crucial matter. Don't expect any help from any of them. No word from anyone important yet. The wordsmiths in the PM's office must be trawling dictionaries to find some words to negotiate through this.
Let's be clear about this. A free press and the rights to expression are bigger than the nuclear free thing, the last best example of NZ cutting its nose to spite its face. It would be helpful, though not necessary, if the MPs were on our side. There is precedent for artists, thinkers and other humans to say what we mean more articulately than the party hacks.
Perhaps this is what Geoffrey Palmer was getting at during his lecture the other night. For the things that really matter, like a constitution, it comes from all of us. It has to. Something to bear in mind during Waitangi Day tomorrow.
My captain! My captain!


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Harley Quinn #30-Vote Harley Part 3
Writers: Amanda Conner & Jim Palmiotti
Artist: John Timms
Colors: Jeremiah Skipper
Letters: Dave Sharpe
Cover: Amanda Conner & Alex Sinclair
Variant Cover: Frank Cho & Sabine Rich
This is the 3rd part of the Vote Harley arc, where Harley Quinn tries to repair the damages made by Scarecrow and The Mayor on the debate night. She's getting help from friends and foes alike!
What You'll Need To Know:
So in the last issue, Harley had a huge debate with Mayor DePerto which ended in her being victim to Scarecrow's scare tactics. Harley was certainly a threat to the mayor's campaign since a lot of people liked her effective crime fighting, fearless attitude, and willingness to fix problems. Even with her freak out after Scarecrow made her think Joker killed her pets and made out with Poison Ivy (that was freak me out too).
She also had a fling with a returned character, the handsome Mason.
For those of you who don't know, Conner and Palmiotti are going to quit writing for Harley Quinn. They made Harley one of the most popular comic characters in DC and pretty much all the superhero fandom. It seems as though they just need a break from writing about her. Especially with all the shit they've gotten over the years for her newly developed character. "We just felt like maybe it's a good time to take a break, take a step back, go on a honeymoon, maybe spend some of the money we made on each other and get to know each other," Palmiotti said. "We love this character, but we felt like, a lot of times you work on books and the sales drop and the character isn't popular anymore. With [Harley Quinn] we figured, well, let's take a nice break while the character is essentially as hot as ever." (Betancourt, Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/10/11/this-married-couple-helped-make-harley-quinn-one-of-the-biggest-names-in-comics/?utm_term=.416b5ed354eb). !BUT BEWARE OF POSSIBLE SPOILERS IN THE ARTICLE! I'll allow you guys to read more in the article attached. They'll be ending it in Harley Quinn #34. We still have a few issues get some laughs and funny action in!
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Harley and his team of Misfits try to find effective ways to win more votes over. One way is turning the whole city green! Great idea until people can't drive or take the subways. Maybe a few points down in the election. Luckily, Scarecrow isn't taking no mess from DePerto not wanting to pay up in full. Even if you're a rich mayor, I don't think there's balls big enough to the world to mess with Scarecrow if you're not, I don't know, Batman?
Aside from the election, we see a romance blooming with Mason, son of Madame Macabre. It is a bit of a weird random relationship, but cute in a way. I'm happy if Harley is happy. They both have doubts due to circumstances they're in. However, their lives are both chaotic, that works perfectly.
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However, it could last longer and still be normal, especially if your baby is a preemie. Whether your baby's lanugo falls out before or after he's born, it will eventually go away. When it does, another type of hair grows in its place. The new hair is called vellus hair. Vellus hair is similar to lanugo but thinner and not as noticeable. It is the hair that will cover your baby's body throughout childhood. Lanugo and vellus hair are not the same as the hair that is on the head or that develops during puberty. (That type of hair is called terminal hair.) Variety of Appearance Lanugo can show up differently in different babies. Depending on the length of your pregnancy it can be absent or abundant. Depending on your family's genetics, it can be light or dark. The following are ways that it may show up in your baby. Term Infants. A term newborn (37 to 42 weeks) may or may not have a lot of visible lanugo. The appearance of lanugo is common in up to 30 percent of full-term newborns. Overdue (Post-term) Babies. Babies born after 42 weeks may not have any visible lanugo. Preemies. Babies tend to shed their lanugo the closer they get to full-term. Since preemies are born early (before 37 weeks), they often have a lot of lanugo. Lanugo in preemies may take longer to go away. Light Skin Family Background. Lanugo may be light or have no color in babies with lighter skin.Dark Skin Family Background. Babies with darker complexions tend to have darker hair and, therefore, darker lanugo. The darker color of the hair makes it more noticeable. Treatment You don't have to do anything special to treat the lanugo on your premature baby or newborn. The following are some tips for dealing with baby body hair. Be patient. Time is the best treatment for newborn lanugo. You can just leave your baby's hair alone, and it will eventually disappear without help. A newborn should lose the hair in a few days or weeks. Although, it's still normal if it lasts longer.Try gentle massage. 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The lanugo should go away with the treatment of the disorder.Health Problems: Studies show that, although rare, lanugo can be a sign of certain health conditions such as cancer, endocrine disorders, or metabolic disorders.Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa: This condition of excessive growth of lanugo or lanugo-like hair is a rare genetic disorder. A baby can be born with hypertrichosis lanuginosa or it can be something that develops later in life. When a child is born with it, this rare disorder is sometimes called "Wolfman" or "Werewolf Syndrome." If it develops later in life, it could be from a health condition, eating disorder, or the side effect of a medication. A Word From Verywell If you have never seen a newborn right after birth, you may be surprised when your baby doesn't look like the newborns you see on TV or in magazines. Although still beautiful, the appearance of a newborn with a pointy head, puffy eyes, and body hair can be shocking. Your baby just needs a little time to recover from birth. A pointy head will round out, puffy eyes will go down, and newborn body hair will fall off. Lanugo is a natural part of development for babies, but it's not natural after the newborn stage. If your baby's lanugo lingers beyond a few months, you can point it out to your pediatrician. If lanugo develops on an older child, teenager, or adult, you should consult a doctor. It could be a sign of a serious health problem that needs treatment. The Characteristics of a Newborn Baby Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Track your baby's most exciting moments with our milestone checklist. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? 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The American Society of Civil Engineers has released a report detailing infrastructure shortcomings in the nation's capital, noting particular problems with levees, public transit and roads.
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The EC Surfacing Scunthorpe & District Football League - our local Saturday afternoon competiton - has a long and proud history.
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Are there any aspiring new teams in the town? Perhaps allied to a local pub or company.
In the mid-1980s, Brigg Amateurs FC had three teams in the Scunthorpe League.
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Technical colleges promising tuition-free college for disadvantaged students
June 20, 2016
Erin Eagan
College costs have climbed to record heights in the last decade with no signs of slowing down. Today, on average, in-state tuition for public four-year universities is close to $10,000 per year, not including room and board. Four-year private colleges are three times that cost. With tuition prices...
Wisconsin Technical College System keeps tuition affordable
March 27, 2012
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board approved a 4.5 percent tuition increase for vocational adult education and a 5.5 percent increase for collegiate transfer courses beginning with the 2012 summer session. Resident vocational adult students will pay $5.05 more per credit and...


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Causer, Committee Vote to Disapprove Oil, Gas Regulations
HARRISBURG – On a motion by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today voted to disapprove proposed regulations impacting the oil and gas industry.
"The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) have ignored the law and violated several aspects of the rulemaking process in putting these regulations together," Causer said. "That process has resulted in a series of unreasonable regulations that fail to recognize the vast differences between conventional and unconventional drilling and, in fact, threaten the future of the 150-year-old conventional industry.
"I am pleased a bipartisan majority of the committee agreed, by a vote of 19-7, to disapprove the regulations, and I hope the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) follows suit," he added.
IRRC is set to consider the regulations next week.
Watch Rep. Causer's explanation of the committee's action here:
Among the concerns cited by Causer and other members of the committee is the violation of Act 126 of 2014, which required the development of separate regulations for the conventional and unconventional oil and gas industries. To comply with the law, DEP should have re-started the process. Instead, the agency made a clerical change and proceeded with the regulations.
"Requiring the smaller, conventional operators to follow regulations similar to large-scale unconventional operators is unnecessary from an environmental protection standpoint," Causer said. "It is also unaffordable, potentially costing thousands of people across northcentral Pennsylvania their livelihood."
The regulatory process also violated the Regulatory Review Act's requirements related to small businesses by failing to include an economic impact statement or a "description of any less intrusive or less costly alternative methods of achieving the purpose of the proposed regulation."
DEP and EQB also disregarded votes of disapproval by the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board and the Conventional Oil and Gas Advisory Committee, which was created by the Wolf administration.
"These regulations are another example of bureaucrats overreaching their authority and ignoring the will of the elected Legislature," Causer said. "No one is saying the oil and gas industry should not be regulated; in fact, it is heavily regulated now. But the regulations must be done in a manner that balances our environmental protection efforts with economic realities and the demand for domestic energy sources."
The committee's vote on Tuesday is another step in the state's regulatory process. The next step will occur on Thursday, April 21, when IRRC considers the regulations. IRRC is charged with reviewing regulations to make certain that an agency has the statutory authority to enact the regulation and determine whether the regulation is consistent with legislative intent. IRRC then considers other criteria, such as economic impact, public health and safety, reasonableness, impact on small businesses and clarity.
Video of the entire committee meeting is available at RepCauser.com. Click on the "video" tab from the left navigation bar.


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Hockey can be a game of bounces and ricochets and goals can seemingly come out of nowhere, and quickly. Of course, the live odds will change when a goal is scored. Depending on how the game is playing out there may be some opportunities to bet on the team that just gave up a goal. One thing to watch for in hockey is sustained pressure and puck control. If one team consistently had the puck in the other team's zone and is putting up shots, but they're not going in – they're probably still in the game, even they're down 2-3 goals.
The odds in this situation are usually +400 or so, and I can't tell you how many times I've seen teams rally from several goals down to end up winning the game. It's extremely rare you want to bet the favorite in these situations. If you're knowledgeable enough about hockey and can spot a team that is simply not seeing the puck bounce its way – there is a lot of value in taking underdogs when live betting hockey.
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Arbing can be an essential part of sports betting. Arbing in hockey allows bettors to lock in a profit due to a difference in pricing between two betting markets. This can be a bit riskier when live betting compared to pre-game wagers as some live bets can be canceled or not accepted if you fail to get them in fast enough. In many cases, you will notice large variations in the odds when in-game betting hockey. These are opportunities for arbs.
Strategy #3 – Hedging Your Bet
Hedging is similar to arbitrage in that your goal is to lock in a profit. We don't always advocate bet hedging because often bettors sacrifice +EV in the sake of short-term profits, but there is indeed a time and place for it. The above example, if you have an underdog that rushes out to an early lead that you're not sure is justified, you can hedge the bet to lock in a profit.
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The most common wagers for hockey betting are moneylines and pucklines. Those, along with totals, will be the bare minimum a sportsbook has for live betting NHL games. Some sites offer far more options than others, and many will have a long list of propositions in addition to these traditional bets. To learn more how each hockey bet works visit our NHL Online Betting Guide.
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The moneyline is the standard bet for wagering on hockey and is the most commonly placed wager when betting hockey. Moneyline betting merely means picking the outright winner of the game. There is no spread. The puck line is a sort of modified point spread for hockey betting. It is usually -1.5 or +1.5 but can be -2.5 / +2.5.
NHL Totals
Hockey total bet is the number of goals scored by both teams in the game. With the increased scoring and rule changes over the past few years, this is usually around 5.5 or 6 goals per game. Like the rest of the markets, totals are updated as the game happens live.
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NHL prop bets are any bet that is not related to the final outcome or score of the game. This includes how many shots may be taken on goal, the amount goals in a period, and lots more. It's up to the oddsmakers at each sportsbook on how many propositions they want to offer on their NHL live odds.
Live Betting on the 2019 Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup Finals is one of the most exciting sporting events of the year. Even if you're not a fan of hockey in the regular season – I've yet to meet someone whose adrenaline doesn't pump when watching playoff hockey. In-wager betting during the cup is ramped up quite a bit and in many cases, bettors will find higher wagering limits and more betting market when it comes to NHL live betting in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals.


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Bike Safety!
It's summer! Get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather with your family by taking a bike ride. It's a great way to spend quality family time together and exercise. But, before you pull your bike out the garage, let's talk about bike safety!
Head Gear
One of the most common bicycle injuries are head injuries. It's important that you wear a bike helmet every time you ride your bike, even if it's just for a short ride. Helmets protect your face, head, and brain from injury in case you fall. Your helmet should fit you properly: not too big and not too small. Make sure the straps are fastened so that the helmet does not fall off when you need it most!
Be Seen!
Remember that you're not the only one on the road, wearing bright colors and having reflectors on your bike can help others see you. Making yourself visible to others will help keep you safe and prevent accidents. Daytime is the safest time to ride your bike, so try to avoid riding your bike at night.
Hand Signals
Hand signals act as turn signals for you bike. These signals let cars know what you plan to do next, so they don't accidentally run into you. Below are hand singles that you can use on your next bike ride!
Now that we've learned how to stay safe while riding, let's go for a spin!
Have a safe and fun summer!
Sources: http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/bike-safety.html


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July's JamPosted: 2018/07/31 Filed under: audio book, E-Books, Early Review, Fiction, NonFiction | Tags: Alice Mattison, Arnaldur Indridason, Caroline Preston, chick lit, childrens book, cookbook, cooking, crime, David Halberstam, Early Review, Ed McBain, Elizabeth David, Elizabeth Lowell, Fiction, greed, historical, Iceland, Jacqueline Kennedy, James Stewart, Joan Aiken, Kate Walbert, Korean War, librarything, Lizzie Borden, Mediterranean, mystery, NonFiction, relationships, romance, series, short stories, Tristam Korten, Walter Satterthwait, women Leave a comment
July was jamming. Guess what! I ran a few times this month. Even participated in a charity run for an aunt-in-law (is that a thing?). I am feeling much, much better! And. And! And, I was able to read a ton:
- Jackie by Josie by Caroline Preston – in honor of Jacqueline O. Kennedy's birth month.
- Cop Hater by Ed McBain – in memory of McBain's passing in the month of July.
- Miss Lizzie by Walter Satterthwait – in honor of Lizzie Borden's birth month.
- Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan Aiken – in honor of July being Kids Month.
- Gardens of Kyoko by Kate Walbert – in honor of Japan's Tanabata Festival.
- Animals by Alice Mattison – in honor of Mattison's birth month.
- The Coldest Day: America and the Korean War by David Halberstam – in honor of July being the month the Korean War ended.
- The Book of Mediterranean Cooking by Elizabeth David – in honor of July being picnic month.
- Den of Thieves by James Stewart – in honor of July being Job Fair month (odd choice, I know).
Series Continuation:
- The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indridason – to continue the series started in June.
- Midnight in Ruby Bayou by Elizabeth Lowell – to continue the series started in April.
Early Review for LibraryThing:
- Into the Storm: Two Ships, a Deadly Hurricane, and an Epic Battle for Survival by Tristam Koten.
Book of Mediterranean CookingPosted: 2018/07/26 Filed under: Book Reviews, BookLust I, NonFiction | Tags: 2018, book lust i, book review, cookbook, cooking, Elizabeth David, july, Mediterranean, NonFiction Leave a comment
David, Elizabeth. The Book of Mediterranean Cooking. London: Penguin Books, 1955.
Reason read: July is picnic month. Picnics = food. Food = Elizabeth David. Need I say anymore? If you know Elizabeth David you know I don't.
Confessional #1: When I first picked up Mediterranean Cooking I was trying to decide if Elizabeth David truly expected the everyday housewife to cook from this book. The magic of her writing is that her methods as far as cooking is concerned are unconventional and languid. Who else measures their olive oil by the wineglass? Even if you don't consider yourself a gourmet cook, The Book of Mediterranean Cooking is a sophisticated book to have on your shelf. It just looks impressive. It's one of those cookbooks you can pull down to read on a snowy New England night and dream of a mile-long Tuscan table laden with meats and cheeses and fruits, jugs of green olive oil, freshly pressed while a handsome someone in a long white apron pours you ruby red wine by the barrel.
Confessional #2: When I finally closed the book I had only one thought. There were many recipes I couldn't even entertain the thought of trying. So, in the end, I answered my own question.
Author fact: David wrote cookbooks covering French, Italian, and Mediterranean food (to name a few). I am reading seven such books by Elizabeth David.
Book trivia: Book of Mediterranean Cooking is full of illustrations and quotations. Both are gorgeous.
Nancy said: Nancy called David's writing evocative saying, "you can smell and taste the ingredients as she describes them" (Book Lust, p 91).
BookLust Twist: from Book Lust in the chapter called "Food for Thought (p 91).
July's Pages Upon PagesPosted: 2018/07/02 Filed under: audio book, E-Books, Early Review, Fiction, NonFiction | Tags: Alice Mattison, Arnaldur Indridason, audio books, Caroline Preston, chick lit, childrens book, cookbook, cooking, crime, David Halberstam, e-books, Early Review, Ed McBain, Elizabeth David, Elizabeth Lowell, Fiction, hurricane, Iceland, James Stewart, japan, Joan Aiken, Kate Walbert, Korean War, librarything, Lizzie Borden, Mediterranean, mystery, NonFiction, romance, series, Tristram Korten, Walter Satterhwait, war 1 Comment
I have a prediction for July. I will read a crap load of books. Actually, I am cheating. It's not a prediction because I already know I will. Case in point – yesterday my husband and I spent seven hours on the water. He fished. I read. Yesterday was July 1st so I was already knee-deep in the July Challenge list and thanks to an iPad I had five books with me. I made a decent dent in the "Boat" books:
- Jackie by Josie by Caroline Preston – in honor of Jacqueline O. Kennedy's birth month.
- The Coldest Day: America and the Korean War by David Halberstam – in honor of July being the month the Korean War ended.
- The Book of Mediterranean Cooking by Elizabeth David – in honor of July being picnic month.
Series Continuation:
- The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indridason – to continue the series started in June.
- Midnight in Ruby Bayou by Elizabeth Lowell – to continue the series started in April.
Others on the list:
- Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan Aiken – in honor of July being Kids Month.
- Den of Thieves by James B. Stewart – in honor of July being Job Fair month (odd choice, I know).
Early Review for LibraryThing:
- Into the Storm: Two Ships, a Deadly Hurricane, and an Epic Battle for Survival by Tristam Koten.
If there is time:
- Gardens of Kyoko by Kate Walbert – in honor of Japan's Tanabata Festival.
- Animals by Alice Mattison – in honor of Mattison's birth month.
- Miss Lizzie by Walter Satterthwait – in honor of Lizzie Borden's birth month.
- Cop Hater by Ed McBain – to honor McBain's passing in the month of July.
Feed ZonePosted: 2015/08/07 Filed under: book review, NonFiction | Tags: 2015, Allen Lim, Biju Thomas, book review, cookbook, cooking, july, NonFiction, sports Leave a comment
Thomas, Biju and Allen Lim. The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes. Boulder: Velo, 2011.
Confessional: I bought this book sight unseen because I had the credit with Amazon. I don't regret it!
This is a gorgeous cookbook. I like its unique shape (8″x 6.5″) and feel (nubbly hardcover without a dust jacket). The photography is sublime and speaking of "lime," the lime green ribbon bookmark is cool, too. But, these are all superficial reasons to love a cookbook. Let's get to the meat of the matter (pun totally intended).
Even though the title insists this is food for "athletes" there is a little bias towards cycling. No. There is a large bias towards cycling. The language is more about riding and less about generic non-specific-sport tough workouts. Never mind that. The fact it is geared towards riding is a small detail that only I would harp on or maybe even notice. I just happen to like books that refer and cater to runners…
In truth, the recipes translate for any individual participating in an activity that burns many, many calories. And speaking of calories, this is not a weight-loss, get-thin cookbook. Calories are communicated as "energy units" and are unapologetically abundant. They didn't skimp on the fat or carbs in an effort to slim an athlete down but instead, calories are pumped up to keep an athlete active & to avoid the bonk. Even in cycling there is the dreaded bonk. And – just in case you start to gain weight using this cookbook and get all upset there is a disclaimer right up front that states portion sizes are larger than normal. You've been warned.
Another truth to be prepared for is the tendency towards rice-based dishes. Born in the Philipines, Allan Lim honors his culture with many rice-cooker dishes. Most of the hand-held recipes have a sushi rice base. My advice is to experiment with different varieties of rice if a specific kind isn't necessary. For many of the dishes a sticky rice is called for to hold the finished product together.
In truth, I have barely started to cook from this cookbook. I might have to write another review after I've cooked my way through it.
Banana Berry SmoothiesPosted: 2015/04/23 Filed under: Book Reviews, NonFiction | Tags: april, book review, Brekka Larrew, childrens book, cooking, Food, leisure, NonFiction Leave a comment
Larrew, Brekka Hervey. Banana Berry Smoothies and Other Breakfast Recipes (fun foods for cool cooks). Minneapolis, Minnesota: Capstone Press, 2008.
Reason read: always, always on the hunt for ways to make me & myself eat breakfast.
So. This turned out to be a cookbook for young adults. I say young "adult" because there are sharp knives, frying oil and a hot stove involved. Kids definitely need to be supervised while following the recipes if they are under the age of 8 or 9 years old. True to its title, the first recipe is a banana berry smoothie. It then moves on to other typical treats like muffins and pancakes. I thought the entire was well laid out and incredibly cute. It even had a little index. I liked the photographs of the tools needed for each recipe and the trivia facts were fun, too. Did you know Pancake Day is on Shrove Tuesday?
Author fact: Brekka is a stay-at-home mom.
Book trivia: even adults can use these recipes if they are anything like me and have trouble being inspired to eat breakfast!
A Thousand Ways to Please a HusbandPosted: 2014/09/10 Filed under: Book Reviews, BookLust II, Fiction, NonFiction | Tags: 2014, book lust ii, book review, cooking, Fiction, Helen Cowles LeCron, Louise Bennett Weaver, september Leave a comment
Weaver, Louise Bennett and Helen Cowles LeCron. A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband with Bettina's Best Recipes: a Romance of Cookery and Housekeeping. New York: A L Burt Company, 1917.
How to describe this book? I want to avoid calling it a how-to for newly married women who want to keep their husbands satisfied because, given the date of publication, this would not fly in the 21st century. Hell, it shouldn't have flown in any century, but there's no getting around historical inequality!
But, anyway…in this book you will find there is only one way to please a husband – through his stomach. Bettina is a newlywed, eager to feed her husband, Bob. Every chapter focuses on an opportunity for Betty to take care of Bob and it usually includes food and the preparation there of. The recipes and preparation instructions are included in detail. But, to be fair, A Thousand Ways to Please a Husband… isn't just about feeding hubby Bob. Bettina is teaching the local neighborhood wives how to feed their men and keep house as well. It could be a luncheon where Betty teaches the attending ladies how to prepare the meal and how to serve it properly as well. Betty is very proud of her meal plans (and seems to have an obsession with white sauce). She also likes to display her frugality and creativity. She is forever mentioning how she had to plan a meal with very little funds or advanced notice. Each chapter is a variation of the same theme of showcasing Betty's ingenuity so, be prepared, it gets a little repetitious. Even though housekeeping is in the title, there is very little said about cleaning, doing laundry, or the like at 1107 Carberry Avenue. Bettina does mention getting out a stain or two.
Please note this book was published in 1917 and everything about it screams turn of the century. Even some of the ingredients are head scratchers (Like, what is a chocolate cream? One recipe calls for a dozen of them). What's funny is that I read a review somewhere describing this book as "creepy and kitschy." I would have to agree. Some of the language is a little strange. I was taken aback when Betty tells her husband and his adult male friend to "run and play" while she prepares the picnic. At one point her friends made reference to a man as a well known "woman-hater." Come again?
I keep thinking about how interesting this book could have been. Take Bob, for example. At Christmas he struggles over what kind of gift to get for Betty. He decides on giving her a kitten but the actual delivery is skipped over entirely. One minute Bob is discussing picking up the kitten and the next minute "Fluff" is quietly sleeping in an armchair. The reader never gets to see Betty's reaction to the gift. This is just one example of where the plot could have been developed more.
Quotes to make you think, "Love at first sight? Bob introduced us…and I thought – well – I thought Harry was the most disagreeably serious man I'd ever had the misfortune to meet! And he thought me the most disagreeably frivolous girl he has ever seen. So our feud began, and of course we had to see each other to fight it out" (p 195), "Feeling, it must be admitted, a little out of harmony with a world that allowed weary and hungry husbands to come home to dark and empty houses when the clock said plainly that it was a quarter after six, Bob made his way to the kitchen" (p 238) and "Goodness gracious sakes alive, but thinking is hot work" (p 296).
Reason read: Oddly enough, I thought this would be a great book to read in honor of my tenth wedding anniversary on September 18th. I am happy to say my husband comes home each night and not just because of a home cooked meal! *wink*wink*
Author(s) fact: Weaver and LeCron have also written other "Bettina books" such as Bettina's Best Salads, Bettina's Best Desserts, and even When Sue Began to Cook with Bettina's Best Recipes.
Book trivia: Charming illustrations (or decorations as they were called back then) were done by Elizabeth Colbourne. Another detail – this book is available as an E-book through the Gutenberg Project (Release date: 6/4/13 EBook #42865).
BookLust Twist: from More Book Lust in the chapter called "Dewey Deconstructed: 600s" (p 73).
Joy of CookingPosted: 2013/02/04 Filed under: Book Reviews, BookLust II, NonFiction | Tags: 2013, book lust ii, book review, cooking, february, Food, Irma Rombauer, Marion Becker, NonFiction Leave a comment
Rombauer, Irma and Marion Rombauer Becker. Joy of Cooking. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Co., 1964.
This red and white thick-bound book was a staple of my mother's kitchen when I was growing up. It sat on a kitchen shelf in my childhood home. It sits there still. It is even more grease stained, dog-eared and much worse for wear (I think I started the degradation when I took a crayon to it when I was two); yet my mother would never dream of getting rid of it or updating it for a newer, shinier or cleaner edition. Her reason? This is the ultimate cookbook for every occasion, every season and every reason. The dirtier the page, the more well-loved the recipe. With Rombauer and Becker you simply can't go wrong. On ever page there is a wealth of information from entertaining to grilling. From setting the table to eating lobster. Soup to nuts as they would say. Even though the methods are a little dated and the illustrations are a little cheesy it's a classic. I love the extensive knowledge about the foods we eat, the foods we heat, the foods we keep…My favorite has always been the place setting illustrations.
Reason read: My birthday (last Saturday) always brings about a sort of reminiscing about childhood and this was definitely something that tugged at the heartstrings of my childhood.
Author fact: Marion Rombauer Becker no longer had her mother by her side when she revised and reorganized the 1964 edition of Joy of Cooking.
Book trivia: Originally copyrighted in 1931 Joy of Cooking saw at least 35 reprintings. Couldn't they have figured out after the, say, twentieth reprint that the thing was a hit and that they should reprint a whole mess of them all at once? Surely there could have been an exception to the rule!
BookLust Twist: from More Book Lust in the chapter called "Dewey Deconstructed: 600s" (p). Interestingly enough Nancy Pearl made a point to say she wasn't talking about the most recent edition of Joy of Cooking but doesn't explain why. She does make special note of the recipes for oatmeal cookies with orange peel and baked macaroni and cheese.


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How Does the New Jeep Cherokee Compare to Competitors Like the Ford Escape?
The Jeep brand is one of the most famous in the auto industry, and for good reason. A trusted source of top-quality SUVs for decades, it continues to be one of the best in the business when it comes to the production of powerful vehicles like the Jeep Cherokee.
Jeep isn't the only automaker out there with a reputation for greats SUVs, however. When you shop in the Ford lineup, you'll find options that some consider to be among the finest on the road. The question that arises? How do compact SUVs like the Jeep Cherokee compare to competitors like the Ford Escape?