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To say that I am thrilled to have Yuie from Lemonpi guest blog today is an understatement. I am honored that she jumped right in when I asked and look at that dessert she made for the occasion!
We don't know each other much outside our blog but I have been following hers for quite some time and it is always a feast for the eyes and a delight for the brain. I love her sense of humor and the girl is extremely talented. Her ideas are always fresh and her plating is exquisite. Could I have a little bit of a blog crush? Oh yes…Everytime I visit her blog I want to scream "Somebody give this gal prime position in a pastry kitchen!" She is too good to be someone's assistant!
Let your eyes wander upon her latest creation and recipe right after the jump, and please tell me you agree: talent…
Where is your country? he said.
I dont know, said John Grady. I dont know where it is.
I dont know what happens to country.
–All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
I've been feeling nervous about guest-posting for Helen this week. It's a little like being asked to do a jig to entertain the crowd before Michael Jackson turns up to do the moonwalk. You just know it's going to be a tough crowd.
Add my fear of public speaking into that mixing bowl, and you have one big cake of anxiety. In fact, I still clearly remember the last time I was required to give a presentation. It was at school, and the topic was Conflict Resolution. I was so fearful of having to stand in front of a whole class, that I didn't. Instead, I gave my presentation using sock puppets, so that I could hide under the desk and let my hands do the talking instead. My sock-puppet-chefs, fought, exchanged strong words, came to blows and finally resolved their conflict. I even stapled turkey frills to each sock, to indicate chef hats.
But anyway.
For this guest appearance, I thought I would come up with something that I hope embraces the spirit of 'Tartelette'. One of the reasons why I love Helen's blog is because she has a really strong sense of self. Her desserts are firmly embedded in the seasons from which they're conceived and they lovingly recall aspects of her childhood and her current life.
I was born in a tropical country and didn't exactly spend my early childhood surrounded by rustic baking or elaborate pastries (I wish). Now that I have been living in Australia for so many years however, I feel so much a part of the culture and way of life. This is home.
I've made something in honour of Anzac Day which is observed every year in Australia on the 25th of April. My dessert, 'The Anzac' essentially consists of a sticky oatmeal tart topped with a layer of coconut bavarian and Anzac 'streussel'. Bursting with coconut, oats and golden syrup, it celebrates the textures and flavours of the famous Anzac biscuit/cookie.
Hope you enjoyed the brief sugar rush, and thank you for bearing with me. Don't worry, Michael Jackson won't be too long now. (Helen? Helen?? …)
One year ago: Polka Dot Matcha Tea Cake.
Two years ago: Litchee Rose Parfaits and Orange Blossom Macarons.'The Anzac' Recipe :
(makes two 6 ½" tarts)
For the Anzac biscuits/cookies:
Recipe is here. Either bake as cookies and later crumble what you need into pieces to use as the tart topping, or scatter the raw mixture on a baking tray as you would a streussel, and bake it that way.
For the tarts:
2 x 6 1/2" tart cases, blind baked
310g golden syrup
85g quick-cooking rolled oats
60g ground almonds
1 large egg
150ml thick cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or ½ a vanilla bean, scraped)
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
Place the tart cases on a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of jam into each tart case. Put the rest of the ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth. Divide the filling between the tart cases. Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 300F (150C) and bake for a further 20 minutes until the browned and set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
Helen's recipe for coconut bavarian:
1 tablespoon (7gr) powdered gelatin
3 tablespoons water
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup (50 gr) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk
1 cup (250ml) heavy cream, cold
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand to soften while you prepare the cream. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until very pale. In the meantime, in a medium large saucepan set over medium heat, bring the coconut milk to a simmer. Slowly pour the milk over the yolks, whisking constantly to prevent them from curdling. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan over medium low heat and cook until the cream coats the back of a spoon (as if making creme anglaise). Add the softened gelatin and stir until melted completely into the cream. Let cool to room temperature. In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream to soft peaks on medium speed and fold it into the cooled cream base. Pour this mixture into two
6" rings (1 1/4" high) lined with acetate. Chill overnight.
To assemble:
Unmould the bavarians and place it on top of the tarts. Top each bavarian with the crumbled Anzac biscuits/cookies. Dust with icing sugar and serve..


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Trans fats and your heart health
When it comes to fat, trans fat is considered by some doctors to be the worst type of fat. Unlike other fats, trans fat — also called trans-fatty acids — both raises your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and lowers your "good" (HDL) cholesterol.
A high LDL cholesterol level in combination with a low HDL cholesterol level increases your risk of heart disease, the leading killer of men and women. Here's some information about trans fat and how to avoid it.
What is trans fat?
Trans fat is made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation, which makes the oil less likely to spoil. Using trans fats in the manufacturing of foods helps foods stay fresh longer, have a longer shelf life and have a less greasy feel.
Scientists aren't sure exactly why, but the addition of hydrogen to oil increases your cholesterol more than do other types of fats. It's thought that adding hydrogen to oil makes the oil more difficult to digest, and your body recognizes trans fats as saturated fats.
Trans fat in your food
Commercial baked goods — such as crackers, cookies and cakes — and many fried foods, such as doughnuts and french fries — may contain trans fats. Shortenings and some margarines can be high in trans fat.
Trans fat used to be more common, but in recent years food manufacturers have used it less because of concerns over the health effects of trans fat. Food manufacturers in the United States and many other countries list the trans fat content on nutrition labels.
However, you should be aware of what nutritional labels really mean when it comes to trans fat. For example, in the United States if a food has less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving, the food label can read 0 grams trans fat. Though that's a small amount of trans fat, if you eat multiple servings of foods with less than 0.5 grams of trans fat, you could exceed recommended limits.
Reading food labels
How do you know whether food contains trans fat? Look for the words "partially hydrogenated" vegetable oil. That's another term for trans fat.
It sounds counterintuitive, but "fully" or "completely" hydrogenated oil doesn't contain trans fat. Unlike partially hydrogenated oil, the process used to make fully or completely hydrogenated oil doesn't result in trans-fatty acids. However, if the label says just "hydrogenated" vegetable oil, it could mean the oil contains some trans fat.
Although small amounts of trans fat occur naturally in some meat and dairy products, it's the trans fats in processed foods that seem to be more harmful.
Trans fat and cholesterol
Doctors worry about trans fat because of its unhealthy effect on your cholesterol levels — increasing your LDL and decreasing your HDL cholesterol. There are two main types of cholesterol:
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL, or "bad," cholesterol transports cholesterol throughout your body. LDL cholesterol, when elevated, builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow.
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL, or "good," cholesterol picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to your liver.
A high LDL cholesterol level is a major risk factor for heart disease. If your LDL is too high, over time, it can cause atherosclerosis, a dangerous accumulation of fatty deposits on the walls of your arteries. These deposits — called plaques — can reduce blood flow through your arteries. If the arteries that supply your heart with blood (coronary arteries) are affected, you may have chest pain and other symptoms of coronary artery disease.
If plaques tear or rupture, a blood clot may form — blocking the flow of blood or breaking free and plugging an artery downstream. If blood flow to part of your heart stops, you'll have a heart attack. If blood flow to part of your brain stops, a stroke occurs.
Other effects of trans fat
Doctors are most concerned about the effect of trans fat on cholesterol. However, trans fat has also been shown to have some other harmful effects:
- Increases triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. A high triglyceride level may contribute to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) or thickening of the artery walls — which increases the risk of stroke, diabetes, heart attack and heart disease.
- Increases Lp(a) lipoprotein. Lp(a) is a type of LDL cholesterol found in varying levels in your blood, depending on your genetic makeup. Trans fats make Lp(a) into smaller and denser lipid particles, which promotes a buildup of plaques in your arteries.
- Causes more inflammation. Trans fat may increase inflammation, which is a process by which your body responds to injury. It's thought that inflammation plays a key role in the formation of fatty blockages in heart blood vessels. Trans fat appears to damage the cells lining blood vessels, leading to inflammation.
Avoiding trans fat
The good news is trans fat is showing up less in food, especially food on grocery store shelves. If you eat out a lot, however, be aware that some restaurants continue to use trans fat. Trans fat is sometimes a part of the oil restaurants use to fry food. A large serving of french fries at some restaurants can contain 5 grams or more of trans fat.
How much trans fat you can safely consume is debatable. However, there's no question you should limit trans fat, according to the Food and Drug Administration and the American Heart Association (AHA).
In the United States, food nutrition labels don't list a Daily Value for trans fat because it's unknown what an appropriate level of trans fat is, other than it should be low. The AHA recommends that no more than 1 percent of your total daily calories be trans fat. If you consume 2,000 calories a day, that works out to 2 grams of trans fat or less, or about 20 calories.
What should you eat?
Don't think a food that is free of trans fat is automatically good for you. Food manufacturers have begun substituting other ingredients for trans fat. However, some of these ingredients, such as tropical oils — coconut, palm kernel and palm oils — contain a lot of saturated fat. Saturated fat raises your LDL cholesterol. A healthy diet includes some fat, but there's a limit.
In a healthy diet, 25 to 35 percent of your total daily calories can come from fat — but saturated fat should account for less than 10 percent of your total daily calories. Aim for consuming less than 7 percent of your fat calories from saturated fat if you have high levels of LDL cholesterol.
Monounsaturated fat — found in olive, peanut and canola oils — is a healthier option than is saturated fat. Nuts, fish and other foods containing unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids are other good choices of foods with monounsaturated fats.
Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com

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Dior RARE washed sweater (M)
Dior RARE washed sweater (M)
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model: 177 cm
fitting: leicht oversized, men's M
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Preventative Dental Program
Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake of harmful foods is controlled. Our program is designed to help prevent new cavities, preserve teeth that have been restored and manage periodontal disease. At the initial visit oral hygiene instructions are reviewed and are reinforced at subsequent recall visits. The following are helpful recommendations:
- Brush your teeth twice a day in a circular motion with a soft bristled toothbrush aimed at the gum.
- Floss every night in an up-and-down motion while keeping the floss in a U-shape and against the tooth surface.
- Avoid smoking.
- Avoid sticky sugary foods.
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Use antiseptic and fluoride rinses as directed.
- Have sealants placed on young permanent teeth.
Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
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Nevertheless, Galliani has shown himself to be an astute, cunning "wheeler dealer" on occasions, most notably when he picked up Ibrahimovic and Robinho on the cheap in a crazy few days in late August. Ibra had been sold to Barcelona by Inter just a year before for around €70 million (€50 million cash plus €20 million valuation for Samuel Eto'o), but Galliani engineered a deal whereby Milan would take the enigmatic Swede on loan for the 2010/11 season with an option to buy him for only €24 million in 12 months time. That was impressive enough, but was quickly followed by the purchase of Robinho for €18 million, only two years after Manchester City had paid Real Madrid €43 million for the Brazilian.
It is debatable whether Berlusconi would have the patience to adopt such an approach. After all, he's not getting any younger and he gives every appearance of being a man looking for instant gratification (in whatever he does), so he might instead opt to play the transfer market. Actually, in the short-term this might not be such a bad idea, as Milan is sitting on a lot of unrealised profit with the players valued at €98 million in the balance sheet, but worth around €245 million in the real world (according to Transfermarkt).


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Jerramy Stevens can't keep himself out of the news — he was arrested Wednesday in Florida for investigation of violating his probation, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Stevens, former Washington Husky and Seattle Seahawk who recently married soccer star Hope Solo, was arrested at 10 a.m. ET at an address listed as his home residence on the sheriff's report, according to records from the sheriff's office via KING5 news.
Stevens was on probation in Florida, stemming from a drug-possession charge from October 2010. Stevens played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the time. He was arrested near the team hotel after an officer found marijuana in a Crown Royal bag contained in his equipment bag. Stevens was to remain on probation until October 2013.
Stevens had permission to travel to Washington earlier this month, a spokesman for Florida's Department of Corrections' Bureau of Probation and Parole Field Services told USA Today last week.
A Department of Corrections spokesperson told KING-TV that Stevens' probation allowed him to be in Washington as long as he did not get arrested. However, Stevens' arrest Nov. 12 for investigation of assault in Kirkland was a violation.
Kirkland police identified the victim as Hope Solo, a star goalie at UW from 1999-2002 who who two Olympic gold medals. Stevens appeared before a judge in Kirkland Municipal Court and was released without being charged, although the case remains under investigation.
Stevens married Solo the same day he was released from custody.
After a workout with the national team in Portland Tuesday, Solo spoke with Jim Caple of ESPN.com and described herself as happily married. She said the media blew the incident out of proportion.
"I would never stand for domestic violence," she said. "I've never been hit in my life."
Stevens has a long run of history with the law.
As a senior at River Ridge High School in Lacey in 1998, Stevens faced a felony assault charge that was downgraded to a misdemeanor, which allowed him to keep his football scholarship at the UW.
As a sophomore at the University of Washington, he was arrested for investigation of sexual assault but never charged. As a junior in 2001, he was cited for reckless driving after crashing into a retirement home and fleeing the scene.
Drafted by the Seahawks with the 28th pick in 2002, he was arrested for DUI one year later. He pleaded down to reckless driving.
He was arrested in Arizona in 2007 and later convicted of extreme DUI. His blood alcohol content was measured at twice the legal limit more than two hours after he was pulled over.
He was signed by the Buccaneers that same year. The Bucs released Stevens in October 2010 after his arrest on a felony charge of marijuana possession with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia.


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Police arrest 73 at UMass "Blarney Blowout" party
AMHERST, Mass. - A pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration near the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts on Saturday spiraled out of control, pitting police in riot gear against thousands of drunken and unruly revelers at the annual "Blarney Blowout." There were more than 70 arrests and four officers were injured in the clashes that included some students throwing beer bottles, cans and snowballs, officials said.
Amherst police said early Sunday that a total of 73 people had been arrested after authorities spent most of the day Saturday attempting to disperse several large gatherings around the UMass campus for the party traditionally held the Saturday before spring break. The partying carried on through Saturday evening into early Sunday, and Amherst Police Capt. Jennifer Gundersen said in a statement that police were busy with numerous reports of fights, noise and highly-intoxicated individuals.
Gundersen called the daylong partying "extremely disturbing and unsafe."
"Perhaps one of the worst scenes we have ever had with drunkenness and unruliness," Gundersen told The Republican in Springfield. "It is extremely upsetting. It is very dangerous."
UMass denounced the "unruly behavior" Saturday and spokesman Ed Blaguszewski said students who were arrested will be reviewed under the school's code of conduct and that sanctions could include suspension or expulsion.
UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy said in a statement Sunday it is "unequivocally clear that the University of Massachusetts Amherst condemns the outrageous behavior of those students who acted out without any regard for public safety and the community in which they live."
The size and scope of the gatherings have led to violence and fights, injuries, severe alcohol intoxication, sexual assaults, excessive noise, property damage, and violence toward the police and community members, police said.
Most of the arrests came at an off-campus apartment complex, where large crowds began gathering Saturday morning for the annual event, which was started by bars to allow the students to celebrate the holiday before their spring break begins this week.
Police from the city, university and state troopers in riot gear converged on a crowd of about 4,000 people at an apartment complex shortly after noon, police said. Authorities said there were acts of destruction of property and, as officers began to disperse the crowd, they were pelted with glass bottles, beer cans and snowballs.
After quieting the disturbance at the apartment complex, several thousand people assembled near a frat house. That gathering became dangerous and out of control, officials said, and when officers tried to clear the crowd they again faced people throwing bottles, rocks, cans and snowballs.
Police say pepper spray was used to disperse the crowd because of the size and "assaultive behavior."
Three officers were hurt when they were hit by bottles and one was injured while attempting to make an arrest, Gundersen said. None of the injuries required serious treatment.
Police say charges ranged from inciting to riot and failing to disperse to disorderly conduct, liquor law violations and assault and battery on officers. They said early Sunday some of those arrested had been released on bail, while others were held, depending on charges.
The university had warned students earlier this week that police would have an increased presence around town Saturday, especially after several people were arrested at last year's "Blarney Blowout." Letters were also sent directly to students disciplined in the last year for alcohol-related misconduct.
Amherst Capt. Christopher Pronovost described the day as "mayhem" to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
"This can't be in any way, shape or form be characterized as a party," he said. "This is destruction of property (and) assaultive behavior."
Collecting bottles and cans around the scene of the mayhem Saturday night, Amherst resident Raul Colon told the Gazette that the day's events looked like "a revolution, like in the countries that have revolutions between the students and the government."
Gundersen said that numerous participants in the revelry were also injured.
Other colleges across the country have gone on high alert around St. Patrick's Day to deal with alcohol-fueled students. At Penn State, the school paid licensed liquor establishments to stay closed this month during the unofficial drinking holiday known as State Patty's Day for the second year in a row.
State College, Pa., police Chief Tom King said that the strategy, along with a fraternity ban on parties, helped lead to a 75 percent decrease in arrests and citations this year compared to 2011 - the fake holiday's heyday.


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Today I pulled down our site TheDealer.com.au – a daily deals aggregator that Cameron, Ruben and myself built way back in 2011.
As a challenge, we designed, coded and had the site live sending daily deals emails within 6 weeks; integrated with a dozen or so of the largest deals sites at the time – several of them no longer online, themselves, or now merged.
The initial objective with The Dealer was to fill a gap – there was no site at the time that would allow you to sign up for deals that were categorised, or tailored to you.
The space was booming and there were new deal sites launching daily. There was no reason for any customer to be loyal to any one site, and no one wanted to own this loyalty through strong customer service; both of which were part of the eventual bust in the space.
For us, this meant this was an opportunity to acquire a database by offering something simple: one email, in place of the noise.
Categorising and listing deals sounds simple enough, but it quickly got tricky.
Some sites would supply a feed, others never officially worked with us and we had to scrape their sites to get their deal data. Some categorised their own deals, some didn't. Some sites would duplicate National deals throughout each city, so we'd end up with a page of duplicates.
For most sites we had to categorise deals based on a keyword matrix, weighing up the number of keywords matched in each category.
While we led into this thinking of The Dealer as a stand-alone product, that wasn't the case. We were inhibited by the sites themselves and constantly having to rework out product to keep up with their individual quirks and changes. We were a team, and you're only as strong as your weakest member, they say. In that scenario, some of our team members weren't talking to us, some were playing different games altogether, and I don't think some of them even knew they were in the game.
I think affiliate networks in Australia would have the same thing to say about the space and their partners: there's a serious divide in complexity / understanding of online retail, and many sites are inhibited by their own technology and creativity.
It wasn't much of a surprise to anyone when daily deals went bust. The merchants had been burnt, consumers were bored of the concept and the competitiveness of the space meant that merchants weren't offering the same levels of discounts. Hair products and Bali holiday packages began to reign in place of pizza shops and Thai massages.
Looking back, it wasn't just the space that failed, it was our own product. We started the site as a hobby, and once the excitement wore off, we weren't committed. Other sites continue to improve, while we left ours as it was. We persevered with data issues, but our focus was on SEO and marketing over the product itself, so our rankings improved but we weren't retaining users.


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IREC Earns National Mark of Distinction through ANSI Accreditation
Did you notice IREC's July 11 news release regarding our accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a developer of American national standards? Do you know what this means?
In ANSI's words, IREC's "operating procedures for documenting consensus on IREC-sponsored American National Standards have been approved." To attain this distinction, IREC went through a lengthy application process and a national public comment period. We undertook this arduous project because we feel it is a crucial step, not only for IREC and the credibility of our standards work, but for the energy efficiency and renewable energy industry at large.
ANSI is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the U.S. voluntary consensus standards system. As such, it vets the process by which organizations develop American National Standards to ensure that balance, transparency and lack of dominance by any one stakeholder group are exemplified. This results in standards that are validated and accepted by the industry, and facilitates more universal adoption. Strategies such as notices to stakeholders, inclusivity in working groups and committees (i.e., IREC's Standards Committee), public comments and resolution of objections are required to make sure that the best practices described in standards are valid across the industry.
ANSI-accredited standards developers work on a wide range of standards, dealing with topics as diverse as electrical appliances, testing of materials, management of patient data and organizational management systems. IREC's focus continues to be clean energy workforce training through standards, including IREC 01023:2013 for training providers (currently out for public comment, see article below) and IREC 14732:2013, which describes requirements for certificate programs. However, our accreditation by ANSI opens the door for IREC to work with industry to continue to facilitate the effective adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies through the development of consensus-based standards.
To celebrate our accreditation, this Chronicle issue has a unique twist. The focus of this issue is to provide some education about the standards that drive the IREC programs and ensure that the credentials earned mean something to the industry and to the quality of our workforce.
The wide world of standards development can be a quiet one, but provides immeasurable contributions to consumer safety and quality work and processes across all industries. IREC is happy to have this official mark of distinction shared by so many working to make a difference.


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Lemon Honey Pistachio Chicken with Turkish Apricot Rice Pilaf |
If you have been following More Than Burnt Toast you will know I started a bi-weekly feature to highlight Canadian Chefs in 2009. This year I will continue on this journey full force to bring you all that Canada has to offer!!! Through your TV networks, or perhaps on other blogs, or even just right here on More Than Burnt Toast you may have heard of some of our Canadian chefs. For those of you who haven't, I hope you will find it interesting to see what our chefs are up to, a little about their history and how they came to love what they do. For the next few months I will continue to feature one of our Canadian chefs when time allows. There will be some chefs you have heard of and adore and some lesser known who are "up and coming". Some are not even chefs at all, but just Canadians who are passionate about what they do!! As the thirteenth installment in my Canadian Chef series I introduce you to:
Lynn was born into a Scottish family in Willowdale, Ontario and later moved during her high school years to nearby Richmond Hill. Her father was a butcher, and while they grew up on simple comfort foods he exposed his two children early to all the world has to offer in food and wine. While studying fine art at Ontario's University of Guelph, she realized she had missed her true calling and decided on changing paths to become a professional chef. While cooking for friends in her apartment after class, she was always looking to create challenging and complicated dishes. She loved to go to the farmer's markets and would buy secondhand cookbooks and back issues of Gourmet magazine from the fifties and sixties. I think she sounds like a lot of food bloggers!!!!
Therefore she quit university and moved to Toronto to enroll in George Brown College's acclaimed culinary program. During her studies, she explored Toronto's finest restaurants, honing her skills and receiving classical training from the city's premier chefs. When she graduated she went to California to apprentice in restaurants with two of our best known icons... Alice Waters and the late Barbara Troop.
If you're a fan of Food Network Canada, then Lynn Crawford is a familiar face to you. Lynn is best known from Restaurant Makeover. Pegged as Canada's Top Female Chef, she has worked for the Four Seasons for 19 years in several of the hotel chain's prestigious properties, including Nevis, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. Lynn received tremendous media attention as the executive chef of Four Seasons Hotel in New York City, where she was the only female executive chef for a Four Seasons property in the world. She appeared on the Food Network's Iron Chef America (the third chef from Canada to do so), in a battle with Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Lynn is a tremendous culinary presence here in the North.
Lynn has very simple beliefs and philosophies on food. "I have always thought of food as an expression of art," she says. "I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to fuel my passion every day. I express myself best by using beautiful products. I want to leave an impression, create a memory, and nothing matters more to me than a beautiful dish. I adore food!" The creation of a delicious meal does require passion and quality ingredients. To have one without the other would seem unnatural and would go against everything that Lynn Crawford stands for. Maintaining a philosophy that food needs to be celebrated and shared with family and friends, Lynn believes that food is not something that should be kept to oneself but shared with many as a means of providing a sense of enjoyment. I am sure this resonates with many of us as well.
So what is Lynn up to these days? After a 24 year career as a five-star, high profile chef, she is leaving her post as Executive Chef at the Four Seasons Hotel Manhattan for the ultimate gastronomic adventure!!! Her own show Pitchin' In premiered January 4 on Food Network Canada . Here she's travels all over the map to try to reconnect with food and to meet the farmers, fishermen and others who produce the foods she makes into extraordinary meals each day. This is a drastic change from the fancy kitchens and expensive, luxurious ingredients she has been working with for so many years at the Four Seasons.
In each episode of Pitchin In Lynn Crawford makes a deal with her local hosts. They let her work hard with them for a few days to learn the ropes and in return she cooks them a spectacular dinner featuring their own products. Lynn takes on any challenge that comes her way, relying on local hunters, fishermen or farmers to show her how it's done. From fighting off bugs in the muddy Louisiana crawfish ponds to cleaning up after pigs in Georgia and wrestling lobsters in Nova Scotia, there isn't anything she won't try in the name of fresh food. With each show we learn with Lunn to gain an understanding and appreciation for food that is not taught in culinary school. Lynn Crawford's passion for food gets her through each new situation and her sense of humour and adventure make this series a sheer joy to watch.
When Lynn isn't travelling to new fisheries and farms on Pitchin' In she's working on opening her first restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, currently set to open in March 2010. Understandably the restaurant will be about sharing the table and supporting local producers.
Lynn is an accomplished chef which made it more than difficult to decide on what to make for this months chefs series. With choices like:
Oven Braised Lamb Stew and Winter Squash Cobbler,
Pomegranate Sugar-Dusted White Chocolate Doughnuts,
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese,
Pan Seared Salmon with Pink Shrimp Hollandaise,
Honey Butter Roasted Scallops with Gingered Carrot Puree and Vegetable Bhaji Fritters ,
2 whole Lemons, juiced
1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely diced
1 cup orzo
900 mL chicken stock or water
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Brandi Glanville Blind Item #3
NBA star who is best friends with another NBA star who was married for 72 days to a reality starlet. (Kris Humphries, anyone?)
"He was six feet eleven," Glanville brags. "…The energy between us was out of control and even the simplest gestures became sexual."
"We couldn't keep our hands off each other," she remembers. "…By the time I was on my third glass of wine and he was on this third potato vodka, the heat was turning up. His hand found its way under the table and up my dress. … It was on like Donkey Kong."
On the way to his place, "We made out like teenagers every time the car hit a traffic light or stop sign," she writes. "His fingers were all sorts of ways up my dress … 'You have to pull over,' I said with heavy breath…"
"When the car was finally in park, I tried to get on top of him," she explains, "but it was not working in this tiny car."
And so, she admits, they had sex on the hood of his car by the side of the road.


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Physical Needs of the Dying Child
Meeting the physical needs of the dying child are aimed at providing as much comfort as possible. The change from curing to caring means providing comfort to the child with the least invasive procedures, while maintaining his or her privacy and dignity. A terminally ill child has many of the same needs as any seriously ill child, including:
A routine for sleep and rest. Lack of sleep may be caused by the number of visitors, discomfort, fear of not waking up, restlessness, or day and night confusion. Keep a night light on and/or a bell or intercom available so your child will know where he or she is if awakened and confused. A clock is also helpful for older children who can tell time to help them orient themselves. Your child should have the ability to call on someone, if needed.
Nutritional considerations. Nutritional considerations for the dying child may be difficult to address. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and reduced eating are often associated with the effects of treatment and the progression of the disease. High-protein shakes may be an option if the child is only able to eat or drink small amounts. A nasogastric or gastric tube is another option for supplemental nutrition. A gastric tube is placed through the skin into the stomach. A nasogastric tube is a tube placed in through the nose that extends to the stomach for delivery of medications and/or nutrition for digestion. Total parenteral nutrition (the delivery of nutrients, calories, protein, fat and/or all caloric needs through a vein) is given into the blood stream and may be necessary if significant nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea are present. An evaluation of the options available to provide nutrition will be discussed with the physician, a dietician and/or a pharmacist.
Changes in elimination. Changes in elimination may also occur with a seriously ill or dying child. Diarrhea, constipation, and incontinence are all possible. Care should be given to provide the child with a clean environment. It's also important not to embarrass or humiliate a child who has recently become incontinent (unable to control the bowel or bladder).
Skin care. Skin care may also be a concern for the dying child. Nutritional status, elimination problems, and immobility can all cause pain and/or skin breakdown. Infection may likely occur in this situation. The decision to use antibiotics can be discussed with your child's physician. Fever, which is often associated with an infection, may be a source for discomfort. Medications that reduce fever, such as acetaminophen, may be given for comfort.
Respiratory changes. Respiratory changes may occur from pneumonia, the effects of narcotics, or the progression of the disease. Often, the child will feel he or she is unable to "catch his or her breath." Air hunger, as this is often called, can be frightening for the child. Decreased oxygen in the bloodstream may also cause the child to have a seizure. Oxygen supplied through the nose or by a mask may be needed simply for comfort. Sometimes medications can also lower the child's anxiety related to breathing difficulties.
Nasal symptoms. Secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat may be difficult to manage with a terminally ill child. Suction devices are available, or simply, repositioning the child may help drain the excess secretions. There are also medicines that help lessen the amount of secretions.
Pain management. Pain management is an important concern in the dying child. With a child who is dying, one of the greatest fears is pain. Every measure should be taken to eliminate pain from the dying process.
Pain control options and management plans should be discussed before the child experiences significant pain. Fear of addiction to narcotics is common among families. It's important to understand, however, that the ultimate goal is comfort, which means taking appropriate measures to assure the child is free from pain. There's no evidence of addiction to pain medications in dying children.
Pain is a sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony. Because pain is unique to each individual, a person's pain can't truly be judged by anyone else.
Pain may be acute or chronic. Acute pain is severe and lasts a relatively short time. It's usually a signal that body tissue is being injured in some way, and the pain generally disappears when the injury heals. Chronic pain may range from mild to severe, and is present to some degree for long periods of time. Medicating pain before it becomes too severe is advised. If pain medication isn't given for a long period of time, it may not be as helpful.
Many people believe that if a person has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, he or she must be in pain. This isn't necessarily the case, and, when pain is present, it can be reduced or even prevented. Pain management is an important topic to discuss with your child's physician.
Pain may occur as a result of the illness, or for other reasons. Children normally have headaches, general discomfort, pains, and muscle strains as part of being a child. Not every pain a child expresses is a result of the illness.
Treatment for pain
Specific treatment for pain will be determined by your child's physician based on the following:
Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
Type of illness
Extent of disease
Discussion of treatment options
Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Your opinion or preference
Methods for reducing pain are classified as either pharmacological or nonpharmacological.
What is pharmacological pain management?
Pharmacological pain management refers to the use of pharmaceutical drugs or medications to relieve pain. There are many types of drugs and several methods used in administering them. Pain medication is usually given in one of the following ways:
Orally (by swallowing)
Intravenously, IV (through a needle in a vein)
Using a special catheter in the back
Through a patch on the skin
Examples of pharmacological pain relief include:
Analgesics (mild pain relievers)
Sedation (usually given by IV)
Anesthesia (usually given by IV)
Topical anesthetics (cream put on the skin to numb the area)
Narcotics (strong pain relievers)
Some children build up a tolerance to sedatives and pain relievers. Over time, doses may need to be increased or the choice of medications may need to be changed.
What is nonpharmacological pain management?
Nonpharmacological pain management is the management of pain without medication. This method utilizes ways to alter thinking and focus to decrease pain. Methods include:
Psychological. The unexpected is always worse because of what one imagines. If the child is prepared and can anticipate what will happen to him or her, his or her stress level will be much lower. Ways to accomplish this include:
Explain each step of a procedure in detail, using simple pictures or diagrams when available. Child life specialists, experts in child development, can help parents prepare children for medical procedures or treatments.
Meet with the person who will perform the procedure and allow your child to ask questions ahead of time.
Tour the room where the procedure will take place.
Adolescents may observe a videotape, which describes the procedure, while small children can "play" the procedure on a doll, or observe a "demonstration" on a doll. Ask about the availability of photo books, specifically for a particular procedure or treatment.
Hypnosis. With hypnosis, a professional (such as a psychologist or physician) guides the child into an altered state of consciousness that helps him or her to focus or narrow his or her attention, in order to reduce discomfort.
Imagery. Guiding a child through an imaginary mental image of sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and feelings can often help shift attention away from the pain. By creating images in the mind, a person can reduce pain and symptoms associated with his or her condition. Guided imagery involves envisioning a certain goal to help cope with health problems.
Prayer or meditation. In many faith traditions, one of the roles of prayer or meditation is to help with pain, fears, and uncertainty.
Distraction. Distraction can be helpful particularly for babies, by using colorful, moving objects. Singing songs, telling stories, or looking at books or videos can distract preschoolers. Older children find watching TV or listening to music helpful. Distraction shouldn't be a substitute for explaining what to expect.
Relaxation. Children can be guided through relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing and stretching, to reduce discomfort.
Other nonpharmacological pain management may use alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, massage, or biofeedback, to eliminate discomfort.
Each child experiences pain differently. It's important to discover the best method for pain control for your child prior to the onset of pain, and to give the child permission to use many varied resources in the treatment of his or her pain.


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Understanding a food's calorie content is crucial to maintain healthy eating habits. One question that often arises is, "How many calories does a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing have?"
For those counting calories or managing their weight, this information is vital. Others may simply be curious about the nutritional value of a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing. Knowing the caloric content of a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing can at least inform you while making dietary decisions. Regardless of your health and wellness goals, this article contains valuable insight into nutritional values. Let's explore the nutritional value of a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing together!
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Nutritional values below are based on a standard serving size unless otherwise noted.
Total Calories in a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing
There are 220 calories in a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing. Broken down, a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing contains 6 grams of protein, 7 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of fat.
What are Carbohydrates?
Food contains three main macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Carbs play a crucial role in providing energy to the body, particularly to the brain and muscles.
Carbohydrates fall into one of two main categories:
- Simply Carbohydrates: These are smaller, quick-digesting molecules that provide a rapid source of energy. Examples include glucose and sucrose. Fruits, milk, and processed foods with added sugars all contain simple carbohydrates.
- Complex Carbohydrates: Simple carbohydrates link together to form a larger molecule, complex carbohydrates. Complex carbs digest slower, providing a steady, more sustained release of energy. Foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes contain complex carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates convert to glucose in the body, which is then used as energy. Any unused glucose is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen for later use. For long-term storage, it gets converted to fat.
Carbohydrates are essential for proper bodily function. Yet, the type of carbs and quantity consumed can impact your health. Diets rich in whole, unprocessed carbohydrates are generally considered healthier. Look for foods that contain fiber such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Diets high in processed or refined carbs may contribute to weight gain and other health problems. Eat foods like white bread, sugary drinks, and snacks, in moderation.
Carbohydrates can be a controversial topic in nutritional circles. Different diets promote various levels of carbohydrate intake.
For best results, balance your carbohydrate intake with other nutrients. A physician or Registered Dietician can make recommendations for your individual health goals.
How Many Carbs Does a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing Have?
Regarding energy content, a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing contains approximately 7 grams of carbs. In terms of calories, each gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories.
So for a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing:
7 grams of carbohydrates x 4 calories/gram = 28 calories from carbohydrates
What are Proteins?
Proteins are the second of three main macronutrients found in food. They are vital for biological functions and are often referred to as the "building blocks of the body".
Here's a closer look at proteins as they relate to food:
- Sources: Both animal and plant-based foods contain proteins. Animal sources like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy are "complete proteins". Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids in adequate amounts. Foods lacking one or more essential amino acids can still be good sources of protein. This includes plant-based sources like beans, lentils, nuts, and certain grains.
- Functions: Proteins play several vital roles in the body. They reconstruct and repair tissue, make hormones and enzymes, and support immune function. Proteins are also a secondary source of energy.
- Digestion: During digestion, proteins break down into amino acids. Amino acids are then absorbed into the bloodstream and used to build and repair tissues. They also support cell structure and bind together into tissues.
- Calorie Content: Like carbohydrates, proteins contribute 4 calories per gram.
- Dietary Needs: Various factors such as age, sex, and activity level determine protein requirements. A balanced diet that includes a variety of protein sources works for most people.
- Health Considerations: We've discussed the need for adequate protein intake. But, excessive consumption is also linked to certain health risks. In particular, diets heavy on red and processed meats. Diets rich in plant-based proteins are the opposite. They correlate with various health benefits.
In summary, proteins are complex molecules that serve critical functions within the body. They are obtained through your diet and can be found in various foods from both animal and plant sources. Both can be good sources of dietary protein. Consider how each one aligns with your individual health and nutritional needs.
How Much Protein Does a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing Contain?
In a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing, there are approximately 6 grams of protein.
Energy content from protein in a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing:
6 grams of protein x 4 calories/gram = 24 calories from protein
Dietary Fats: More Than Just Calories
When it comes to nutrition, dietary fats often carry a misunderstood reputation. For many years, fats have been looked at in a negative light. Fatty foods are associated with weight gain, high cholesterol, and other health issues. But not all fats are created equal. Understanding the differences can be a key to a balanced and healthy diet.
Types of Fats
- Saturated Fats: Found mainly in animal products such as meat and dairy, saturated fats have been linked to higher cholesterol levels. Limiting saturated fat intake is generally recommended.
- Trans Fats: Often found in processed foods, most experts consider trans fats the unhealthiest type. They not only raise bad cholesterol levels but also lower good cholesterol. Many countries are working to reduce or eliminate trans fats from food products.
- Unsaturated Fats: These are generally considered "healthy fats". They can be further divided into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Sources include olive oil, avocados, nuts, and fish. These fats can improve cholesterol levels and offer other health benefits. Unsaturated fats support cell structure and brain health.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A specific type of polyunsaturated fat. Omega-3s are essential for the body and are obtained only through your diet. They are well known for their benefits on heart health. Good sources of omega-3s are fatty fish, flax seeds, and walnuts.
What is the Fat Content in a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing?
Fats are the most concentrated source of energy in food, adding 9 calories per gram. Despite their reputation, fats are an essential part of any diet. Fat-soluble vitamins – A, D, E, and K, require fat for proper absorption. They also enhance the taste of food and keep you feeling full for longer.
In a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing, there are 20 grams of fat.
Energy content from fat in a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing:
20 grams of fat x 9 calories = 180 calories from fats
Understanding Calories
The National Library of Medicine defines a calorie as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere. In the context of food and nutrition, we almost always use kilocalories (kcal). As the name suggests, a kilocalorie represents 1,000 calories.
In the United States, the Departments of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) work together to set dietary guidelines. Every five years, the two agencies release updated guidance. By law, those dietary guidelines must be displayed to consumers. Packaged foods must contain a label of "Nutritional Values". Included on those labels are the individual ingredients. They also contain a recommended Daily Value (DV). Those guidelines are based on a 2,000 kcal diet and designed to meet the needs of the general population.
The breakdown of a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing would look like this:
Protein – 6 grams – 12% Daily Value
Carbohydrates – 7 grams – 3% Daily Value
Fats – 20 grams – 28% Daily Value
Note that the Daily Value guidelines are targeted at the general population. Many variables determine your specific calorie needs, as outlined below.
What Factors Dictate Your Daily Caloric Expenditure?
Daily caloric expenditure is the total number of calories that a person's body uses as energy. This includes the energy needed for basic bodily functions. Involuntary activities like breathing and digesting food, expend energy. Physical activities like walking or designed exercise also contribute. Multiple factors determine a person's daily caloric expenditure:
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The calories your body needs to maintain basic physiological functions. Things like breathing, circulating blood, and regulating body temperature. BMR accounts for 60% to 70% of your total daily caloric expenditure.
- Physical Activity Level: Calories burned via exercise and daily physical activities (such as walking, housework, etc.). The duration and intensity of exercise determine how many calories you burn. The more active you are, the more calories used.
- Thermic Effect of Food (TEF): This is the energy required to digest, absorb, and metabolize the nutrients in the food you eat. It typically accounts for around 10% of total daily energy expenditure.
- Age: As people age, metabolism generally slows down, leading to a decrease in daily caloric expenditure.
- Gender: Men often have a higher proportion of muscle mass compared to women, which can lead to a higher BMR. As a result, men generally burn more calories at rest compared to women.
- Body Composition: Muscle tissue requires more energy to sustain than fat tissue. Individuals with a higher ratio of muscle mass typically have a higher BMR.
- Health Conditions: Certain health conditions and medications may affect metabolism and energy expenditure. Thyroid issues, for example, can significantly impact metabolic rate.
- Environmental Factors: The environment can also play a role. For instance, being in cold weather may increase caloric expenditure. Your body must work harder to maintain core temperature.
- Diet: What and how you eat can impact caloric expenditure. Certain foods require more energy to digest. Diets designed with special goals in mind (such as building muscle) are one example.
- Sleep and Stress: Inadequate sleep and high levels of stress can influence hormones. Those hormones influence hunger and metabolism, affecting daily caloric expenditure.
- Genetics: Some individuals have a faster metabolism due to their genetic makeup.
- Pregnancy and Lactation: Women who are pregnant or lactating have increased caloric needs. A fetus requires energy to grow and develop. The mother uses calories to produce milk.
Daily caloric expenditure is a complex science. Factors such as lifestyle, body composition, age, and even genetics, can all play a role. For a more personalized calculation, you can use an online calorie calculator. Our recommendation is MyFoodDiary. It contains nutritional information for over 220,000 foods and an activity tracker.
Calculating Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Two scientists, J. Arthur Harris and Francis G. Benedict analyzed the concept of BMR. They determined that BMR follows these formulas:
- Men: BMR = 88.362 + (13.397 x weight in kg) + (4.799 x height in cm) – (5.677 x age in years)
- Women: BMR = 447.593 + (9.247 x weight in keg) + (3.098 x height in cm) – (4.330 x age in years)
For example, the Basal Metabolic Rate for a 30 year-old, 5'10" 160 lb. male would be ~1752 calories per day.
Conclusion – Calories in a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing
Understanding how food calories are calculated is an essential skill. That understanding can assist in weight management and enhance overall health and wellness. You will also have a better understanding of the nutritional values associated with your food.
To recap, there are approximately 220 calories in a Burger King Side Caesar Salad with dressing. Caloric load is determined by the macronutrients – proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. For a comprehensive list of nutritional information, consider trying an Online Calorie Counter.


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LONDON (AP) --The board of AstraZeneca has rejected the improved $119 billion takeover offer from U.S. drug maker Pfizer, a decision that has caused a sharp slide in the U.K. company's share price as many investors think it effectively brings an end to the protracted and increasingly bitter takeover saga.
In a statement Monday, AstraZeneca's board said it "reiterates its confidence in AstraZeneca's ability to deliver on its prospects as an independent, science led business."
Pfizer Inc., which is the world's second-biggest drug maker by revenue, has been courting No. 8 AstraZeneca PLC since January, arguing that their businesses are complementary and would be stronger together. On Sunday, it said it was ready to raise its stock-and-cash offer by 15 percent to $118.8 billion, or 70.73 billion pounds.
AstraZeneca didn't take long in rejecting the offer, its board arguing that Pfizer is making "an opportunistic attempt to acquire a transformed AstraZeneca, without reflecting the value of its exciting pipeline."
Because Pfizer said it won't raise its offer again or launch a hostile takeover bid over the heads of AstraZeneca's board, the prospect of a deal looks increasingly remote unless AstraZeneca shareholders urge a change of mind. Pfizer has said it hopes AstraZeneca's shareholders will push for a deal.
"This has been going on for quite some time and we have been in very deep engagement over the whole of the weekend," AstraZeneca Chairman Leif Johansson told the BBC. "If Pfizer now says this is the final offer I have to believe what they say."
Shareholders in AstraZeneca certainly think a deal is now unlikely and the company's share price slumped 14.7 percent to 41.15 pounds.
Johansson said in the rejection statement that his management team had told Pfizer over the weekend that it would need to see a 10 percent improvement over the 53.50 pounds-per-share offer that was on the table at that time. He said Pfizer's latest offer represented only a "minor improvement" that fell short of the 10 percent needed.
Though it has said its indicative offer is final, Pfizer has, under U.K. takeover rules, up until 5 p.m. local time May 26 to make a formal bid. If it doesn't, it cannot make another offer for six months.
For weeks, Pfizer has sought to get the board's approval for what would have been the richest acquisition ever among drug makers and the third-biggest deal in any industry, according to figures from research firm Dealogic. It would be Pfizer's fourth deal worth $60 billion or more since 2000.
Pfizer's offer comes amid a surge of other deals as drug makers look to either grow or eliminate noncore assets to focus on their strengths. Those deals include Switzerland's Novartis AG agreeing to buy GlaxoSmithKline's cancer-drug business for up to $16 billion, to sell most of its vaccines business to GSK for $7.1 billion, plus royalties, and to sell its animal health division to Eli Lilly and Co. of Indianapolis for about $5.4 billion. Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals has also made an unsolicited offer of nearly $46 billion for Botox maker Allergan, which has turned it down, so far.
Pfizer's latest offer increased the ratio of cash AstraZeneca shareholders would receive, from 33 percent to 45 percent. The latest offer would give them the equivalent of 55 pounds for each AstraZeneca share, split between 1.747 shares of the new company and 2.476 pence in cash. It said the offer represents a 45 percent premium to AstraZeneca's share price of 37.82 pounds on April 17, before rumors of the deal began circulating.
Pfizer CEO Ian Read said in a statement the proposed combination would yield "great benefits to patients and science in the UK and across the globe."
AstraZeneca has repeatedly rejected Pfizer's offers, insisting they significantly undervalue the company and its portfolio of experimental drugs. The company and British government officials also have raised concerns about the prospect of job cuts, facility closures and losing some of the science leadership in the UK, where London-based AstraZeneca is the second-biggest drug maker, behind GlaxoSmithKline PLC.
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But layoffs are inevitable in big mergers, and Pfizer has a track record of eliminating tens of thousands of jobs around the world as a result of megadeals.
While Pfizer is best known to the public for Viagra, cholesterol fighter Lipitor and other widely used medicines, in the pharmaceutical industry it's known for two other things: marketing muscle and mega mergers, which together have repeatedly propelled it to the top.
Since 2000, it's done three acquisitions that have vaulted the company to No. 1 in revenue. It paid $111.8 billion for Warner-Lambert Co. in 2000 to get the rights to Lipitor, then $59.8 billion for Pharmacia Corp. in 2003 and $68 billion for Wyeth in 2009, according to Dealogic. With this deal, Pfizer would then be the buyer in four of the 10 richest deals ever in the pharmaceutical industry.
Each of those deals resulted in massive layoffs and closures of some medicine factories, research facilities and office buildings, with the cost-cutting boosting Pfizer's bottom line for a few years. That's clearly a key part of the rationale for this proposal, along with the prospect of lower taxes and getting some promising experimental drugs from AstraZeneca's labs.
Pfizer also wants to add to its medicine portfolio to boost revenue. The company slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 last year, behind Novartis AG, mainly because Lipitor got generic competition at the end of 2011, wiping out several billion dollars in annual sales. Pfizer also has sold off a couple parts of its business and reorganized as part of preparations to possibly break off another part of the company, something analysts have been urging it to do.
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
WARNING: this must be done a minimum of 2 hours before you want to bake the cookies.
Combine butter, sugars and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add the espresso, eggs and mix. While the mixture is beating, add the cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix on until incorporated. Using a spatula, scrape the dough (it will be very thick and rather sticky) on a large piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a approximately 2 inch thick log. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough until it is firm (about 2 hours) or overnight*.
To bake:
Preheat the oven to 350. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap the dough and cut into 1/4 inch slices using a serrated knife (a bread knife works well). If the dough begins to soften as you cut, return it to the refrigerator to chill until it is firm again, normally about 5-10 minutes. Arrange the slices on the cookie sheets about 1/2 inch apart. Bake about 12 minutes or until they are just starting to brown on the bottom and the sides are no longer shiny.
Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen cookies
*You can actually keep the dough refrigerated for a week or so, slicing off as many cookies as you want to eat at a time.
Tip: Decorate the cookies by rolling the log of dough in coarse sugar or nonpareils before slicing.
My thoughts:
Today was one of those times when I went into the kitchen to make one thing (in this case, chocolate shortbread) and instead ended up making something totally different- rich, dark chocolate slice and bake cookies. I wanted an intensely chocolate cookie, but the thought of using a whole cup of butter for shortbread wasn't very appealing. So I just made the recipe up as a I went along and realized that this was a cookie batter that would benefit from some refrigeration. These cookies are mostly crisp, with a slightly soft center and an intense chocolate flavor that enhanced by a touch of espresso.
A little history for you. Icebox cookies first became popular when (surprise!) iceboxes and refrigerators became popular in American homes. Manufactures often included a booklet of recipes that required food to be refrigerated before eating with the purchase of a new refrigerator or ice box. The new technology meant that home cooks didn't have to bake an entire recipe of cookies at once, nor did they have to make the batter and bake the cookies on the same day which could be a bit of a time saver.
Tip: Have extra cookies? I used them as a crust for this yummy cheesecake.


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SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) -- Deep cracks visible in the walls of a Bangladesh garment building had compelled police to order it evacuated a day before it collapsed, officials said Thursday. More than 230 people were killed when the eight-story building splintered into a pile of concrete because factories based there ignored the order and kept more than 2,000 people working.
Wednesday's disaster in the Dhaka suburb of Savar is the worst ever for Bangladesh's booming and powerful garment industry, surpassing a fire less than five months earlier that killed 112 people. Workers at both sites made clothes for major brands around the world; some of the companies in the building that fell say their customers include retail giants such as Wal-Mart.
Hundreds of rescuers, some crawling through the maze of rubble in search of survivors and corpses, worked through the night and into Thursday amid the cries of the trapped and the wails of workers' relatives gathered outside the building, called Rana Plaza. It housed numerous garment factories and a handful of other companies.
An Associated Press cameraman who went into the rubble with rescue workers spoke briefly to a garment worker pinned face down in the darkness between concrete slabs and next to two corpses. Mohammad Altab pleaded for help, but they were unable to free him.
"Save us, brother. I beg you, brother. I want to live," Altab moaned. "It's so painful here ... I have two little children."
Another survivor, whose voice could be heard from deep in the rubble, wept as he called for help.
"We want to live, brother. It's hard to remain alive here. It would have been better to die than enduring such pain to live on. We want to live. Please save us," the man cried.
After the cracks were reported in the walls of Rana Plaza on Tuesday, managers of a local bank that also had an office in the building evacuated their workers. The garment factories, though, kept working, ignoring the instructions of the local industrial police, said Mostafizur Rahman, a director of that paramilitary police force.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association had also asked the factories to suspend work starting Wednesday morning, hours before the collapse.
"After we got the crack reports, we asked them to suspend work until further examination, but they did not pay heed," said Atiqul Islam, the group's president.
On Thursday morning, the odor of rotting bodies wafted through holes cut into the building. Bangladesh's junior minister for home affairs, Shamsul Haque, said that by late Thursday morning 2,000 people had been rescued from the wreckage.
Brig. Gen. Mohammed Siddiqul Alam Shikder, who is overseeing army rescue teams, said the death toll had climbed to 238 by Thursday evening.
Dozens of bodies, their faces covered, were laid outside a local school building so relatives could identify them. Thousands of workers' relatives gathered outside the building, waiting for news, and thousands of garment workers from nearby factories took to the streets across the industrial zone in protest.
Shikder said rescue operations were progressing slowly and carefully to save as many people as possible.
He said rescue teams were standing by with heavy equipment and would "start bulldozing the debris once we get closer to the end of the operation. But now we are careful."
He also said the huge crowd that remained at the collapse site Thursday was interfering with getting more rescuers to the scene.
"We are ready with about 1,000 soldiers and rescue workers from other departments. But a huge crowd is obstructing our effort," he said.
Thousands of workers from the hundreds of other garment factories in the Savar industrial zone took to the streets to protest the factory collapse and poor safety standards for the country's garment workers.
Television reports said that hundreds of protesting workers also clashed with police in Dhaka and the nearby industrial zone of Ashulia. It was not immediately clear whether there were any injuries in those clashes.
The garment manufacturers' group said the factories in Rana Plaza employed 3,122 workers, but it was not clear how many were in the building when it collapsed.
Searchers worked through the night to probe the jumbled mass of concrete with drills or their bare hands, passing water and flashlights to people pinned inside.
"I gave them whistles, water, torchlights. I heard them cry," said fire official Abul Khayer late Wednesday, as he prepared to work late into the night.
Abdur Rahim, an employee who worked on the fifth floor, said he and his co-workers had gone inside Wednesday morning despite the cracks in the building, after a factory manager gave assurances that it was safe. About an hour later, the building collapsed. The next thing Rahim remembered was regaining consciousness outside.
Abdul Halim, an official with the engineering department in Savar, said the owner was originally allowed to construct a five-story building but added another three stories illegally.
On a visit to the site, Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir told reporters the building had violated construction codes and that "the culprits would be punished."
Local police chief Mohammed Asaduzzaman said police and the government's Capital Development Authority have filed separate cases of negligence against the building owner. Bangladesh's High Court also asked the owner of the building and the heads of the garment factories to appear before it on April 30 to explain their role.
Habibur Rahman, police superintendent of the Dhaka district, identified the building owner as Mohammed Sohel Rana, a local leader of the ruling Awami League's youth front. Rahman said police were looking for the owners of the garment factories.
Among the garment makers in the building were Phantom Apparels, Phantom Tac, Ether Tex, New Wave Style and New Wave Bottoms. Altogether, they produced several million shirts, pants and other garments a year.
The New Wave companies, according to their website, make clothing for major brands including North American retailers The Children's Place and Dress Barn, Britain's Primark, Spain's Mango and Italy's Benetton. Ether Tex said Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, was one of its customers.
Primark acknowledged it was using a factory in Rana Plaza, but many other retailers distanced themselves from the disaster, saying they were not involved with the factories at the time of the collapse or had not recently ordered garments from them.
Benetton said in an email to The Associated Press that people involved in the collapse were not Benetton suppliers. Wal-Mart said it was investigating and Mango said it had only discussed production of a test sample of clothing with one of the factories.
The November factory fire that killed 112 people drew international attention to working conditions in Bangladesh's $20 billion-a-year textile industry. There were calls by labor activists, manufacturers, the government and major retailers for improved safety standards, but so far there has been little progress. The country has about 4,000 garment factories and exports clothes to leading Western retailers, and industry leaders hold great influence in the South Asian nation.
Bangladesh's garment industry was the third-largest in the world in 2011, after China and Italy. It has grown rapidly over the past decade, a boom fueled by some of the lowest labor costs in the world. The national minimum wage, which was doubled in 2010, stands at $38 per month.
The Tazreen factory that caught fire in November lacked emergency exits, and its owner said only three floors of the eight-story building were legally built. Surviving employees said gates had been locked and managers had told them to go back to work after the fire alarm went off.


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Mr. Speaker, the murder of Ukrainian investigative journalist Heorhiy Gongadze remains unsolved. On September 16, 2000, Gongadze, editor of an Internet news publication critical of official, high-level corruption in Ukraine, disappeared. Seven week later, his remains were found in Tarashcha in the Kyiv region.
Repeated expressions of concern to the Government of Ukraine have been met with stonewalling. Over the last 18 months, the Helsinki Commission, Members of the House and Senate, the Department of State, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and other international institutions repeatedly have raised this case and urged President Kuchma and the Ukrainian Government to undertake a speedy, serious, open and transparent investigation into the Gongadze murder case.
Back in December of 2000, I urged Ukrainian authorities to resolve this grave matter in a timely and just manner before the case further tarnished their credibility in dealing with fundamental human rights. Last July, a number of us were present at the Paris OSCE Parliamentary Assembly meeting, where Gongadze's widow Myroslava accepted the OSCE PA Prize for Journalism and Democracy on his behalf. A resolution adopted by the OSCE PA in Paris expressed dismay "that the criminal investigation into the murder of journalist Heorhiy Gongadze has been obstructed by authorities and has not been carried out in accordance with the rule of law."
Last month, Ukrainian authorities blocked FBI experts from examining evidence gathered during the initial investigation. The Bureau had been invited by Ukrainian authorities to advise and assist in the investigation of the case and earlier had participated in identifying Gongadze's remains. Over the last year, Ukrainian prosecutors routinely cited their request for assistance from the FBI as evidence that they were working diligently to solve the murder.
According to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, the four FBI experts were told that Ukrainian law prohibits prosecutors from releasing any information to them. They were "unable to discuss any aspects of the case, share evidence or conduct a joint site inspection. Because of this, the FBI team could not provide suggestions that might help Ukrainian law enforcement authorities advance the investigation of the murder of Mr. Gongadze." This lack of cooperation – after promises to accept the U.S. technical assistance — is an indication of bad faith on the part of the Ukrainian authorities.
This is only the latest example which seriously questions the Ukrainian authorities' commitment to resolving this case and has led many to conclude that the Procurator General's office is hampering the investigation into Gongadze's death. Particularly telling was the Procuracy's initially casting doubt on the results of a DNA test reported in February 2001, which determined with a 99.6 percent probability that the body exhumed from a shallow grave in Tarashcha was, indeed, that of Gongadze. The Procurator General, Mykhaylo Potebenko, who recently announced he would resign to become a Member of Parliament from the Communist Party, has also been uncooperative with Gongadze's widow and mother, even after the court gave them status that legally permitted them access to details of the investigation. An assessment of the case last year by Freimut Duve, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media, found that the investigation into Gongadze's disappearance has been "extremely unprofessional." It is high time for the Ukrainian authorities to mount a serious, transparent investigation into this case as well as the cases of other murdered journalists.
Since 1998, 11 journalists have been killed in Ukraine and 48 severely injured in unexplained attacks, according to Reporters Without Borders. Over the last year, several international bodies have called on Ukrainian authorities to launch a fresh investigation into the disappearance and death of Mr. Gongadze and other journalists and to allow for an independent investigation or to set up a new independent commission of inquiry comprising of international investigators. I also hope that the newly elected Ukrainian parliament will take aggressive action in encouraging governmental accountability for solving the murder and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Mr. Speaker, on March 31, Ukraine held parliamentary elections. Despite governmental interference in the campaign and abuse of state resources, the Ukrainian electorate showed a strong independent streak with a strong pro-democratic, pro-European orientation. A substantial portion of the Ukrainian people clearly wants change – they want to live in a country where democracy and human rights are honored and where the rule of law prevails.
The United States remains committed to encouraging these yearnings. The U.S. Government is the largest bilateral donor in Ukraine, and American companies still are the largest investors in Ukraine. We are deeply engaged with Ukraine in military and security issues, educational exchanges, small business, agriculture, energy, and the development of civil society. American engagement with Ukraine is a testament to the importance that we attach to U.S.-Ukraine relations. However, the level of U.S. engagement is increasingly being questioned, in part because of the obstructionist actions of the authorities concerning the Gongadze case, the curtailing of media freedoms, the persistent debilitating problem of corruption and, most recently, troubling allegations that President Kuchma may have authorized the clandestine sale of the Kolchuga radar system to Iraq in violation of UN sanctions.
Mr. Speaker, as Co-Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, I once again urge in the strongest possible terms Ukrainian authorities to take seriously the concerns regarding the circumstances that led to the Gongadze murder and the subsequent investigation. His widow, young children, and mother deserve better. The Ukrainian people deserve better.