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Ted Cruz made his presence known during a charged speech yesterday and others belted out patriotic tunes with a Texas twist. Check out top convention headlines featuring the Lone Star State:
1. Ted Cruz spins 'an American love story,' says 'we want our country back': The Texas Senate candidate drew on his Hispanic heritage as he spoke during the convention. Rick Dunham reports>>
2. Texans take to song at GOP convention: Schmoozing, soaking up the sun and…singing? Lone Star State politicians belted out patriotic tunes with a twist. Jennifer A. Dlouhy reports >>
3. RNC: Media ignores Ted Cruz speech, other minorities: The GOP is accusing major news broadcast stations like MSNBC of ignoring minorities at the convention. Only two major broadcast stations aired Ted Cruz's speech in full, and MSNBC did not air footage of four other minority speakers. Examiner.com reports >>
4. Rudy Giuliani calls Ron Paul 'a kook' and a 'cranky old man': The former mayor of New York doesn't appreciate Ron Paul's supporters "making a fuss at the convention." Rick Dunham reports >>
5. Rick Perry would 'absolutely' consider running for president in 2016: "It's a long time until 2016 and a lot of good things could happen," he told MSNBC's Chuck Todd. "My plan is for Mitt Romney to win and for him to get this country back on track, and I'll keep running the best state in the nation." The Hill Reports reports >>
6. Gov. Perry receives entrepreneur award at Tampa event: Even if Texas isn't No. 1 in job creation, it's still doing pretty well. Perry was honored yesterday for promoting business and job growth. Houston Business Journal reports >>
7. Ron Paul: I'm an 'undecided' voter: Ron Paul is staying mum on who he's voting for this November, but jokes he's "not too likely" to vote for President Barack Obama. Politico reports >>
8. Texas A&M current and former students attend Republican National Convention as delegates: See how these students are spending their first week of classes. Hint: it's not hitting up frat parties during welcome week. The Battalion reports >>
9. North Texas Delegates Share Mixed Feelings About RNC: Local politicians weigh in on their experience at the convention, including nasty transit issues. Kera News reports >>
10. Reader poll: Who's your choice for mystery speaker at GOP convention?: Rumors are spreading about Clint Eastwood, Sarah Palin and Tim Tebow taking the stand. Take our poll and tell us who you think the speaker should be. >>
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As GOP ratchets up attacks on EPA, Dems blast oil speculators
As Republicans aim to unite two incendiary energy issues by warning that U.S. EPA could drive up gas prices, Democrats are turning to their own dual argument -- one that links oil-futures markets to fuel costs and attacks the GOP for proposing to cut the regulation of "speculators."
Pinning an increase in gas prices on oil speculation is not a new maneuver for Democrats, who made similar calls for stricter regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) when gasoline hit $4 per gallon in the summer of 2008. But the Democratic return to blaming pump prices partly on Wall Street comes as Republicans press to cut CFTC's budget by one-third, giving Democrats a fresh pushback against the GOP message that reining in EPA would help drive gas costs down.
"There is no question" that speculation is playing a role in the rise in gas prices, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who empowered CFTC to crack down on oil futures traders in last year's financial reform law, said in an interview.
The $56 million cut to CFTC included in the House GOP's continuing resolution (CR), which passed Feb. 19, means the commission would "lose the ability to restrict that speculation," added Frank, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee.
Many in Frank's party have hammered home that point in recent days. The House Democratic leadership circulated a memo last week that warned the GOP-backed CR would require CFTC to cut its staff by "about 2/3," diminishing its power to "monitor the energy markets for fraud and manipulation, which could lead to higher oil prices."
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), a member of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee that has jurisdiction over CFTC, recalled yesterday that "even the threat of the specter of that kind of restriction several years ago brought [oil] prices down."
Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), who has pushed for stronger oil-futures limits since 2008, yesterday honed the CFTC funding cuts into a political weapon.
"Republicans in the House today are again shouting 'Drill, Baby, Drill'," Courtney wrote in a Huffington Post op-ed, but "rising gas and oil prices are not a result of too little supply. They are a result of trepidation over the future of the Middle East ... fanned by speculators who profit as middle-class Americans pay more at the pump."
And not every Republican dismisses speculation as a factor in the rising cost of a full gas tank.
Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.), a senior House Energy and Commerce Committee member, recalled prior oil-speculation hearings and said "there was no question that that had some impact" on the 2008 uptick. "I think there is a combination of reasons for the recent spike," he said in an interview yesterday.
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), chairman of the House Appropriations subpanel in charge of EPA and the Interior Department, said policies at the departments he oversees play a role in rising prices but agreed that speculation does as well.
"Traders look out and see what's about to potentially happen, so it has to do with speculation," Simpson said in an interview. "That adds to the overall equation."
Policy concern or political line?
The chief House agriculture appropriator, Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.), is poised to hear from CFTC chief Gary Gensler today on his request for a budget bump in 2012 to implement the commodity-trading limits that were part of the financial reform law passed last year.
Kingston signaled he would seek the commission's perspective on the impact of futures trading on oil prices but said "a lot" of Democratic anti-Wall Street warnings were motivated chiefly by politics.
"If you can tell me with absolute certainty what speculation does [to prices], I'm willing to listen," he said in an interview. "You can ask this question over and over again and get different opinions from very smart people."
During his previous meetings with CFTC officials, Kingston added, the issue of oil speculation only came up when he asked about it. Though "everybody wants to say ... 'here's my bumper-sticker solution to bring oil prices down,'" the Georgian said, "it's not that simple."
On that point, many Democrats would agree. When House Republicans began contending that their legislation blocking EPA greenhouse gas emissions rules would prevent gas-price spikes, many in the president's party pointed to unrest in the Middle East as a primary factor in rising oil costs (E&E Daily, March 11).
There is not "any kind of short-term" link between the agency's emissions regulations and gas prices, said Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), an original co-sponsor of legislation to block those EPA rules. "If you added all the costs of maintaining existing infrastructure," he added, there could "conceivably" be a relationship in the very long term.
Other Democrats yesterday pushed legislation that would require oil companies to use lands they lease but have not yet developed. One member of that group, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), called for a "multi-pronged approach" that would include speculation and more incentives to look for oil on leased land.
"The legitimate users of oil that want to hedge, such as airlines and shipping companies," have diminished their dependence on oil futures by 20 percent so far this year, Nelson told reporters. "But the price of oil futures contracts has gone up 35 percent in that same period of time, as a result of the speculators running up the price."
CFTC missed its January deadline to impose limits on the number of energy futures contracts a single trader can hold, restrictions that commission member Bart Chilton had long linked to the three-year-old oil and gas price spike (E&E Daily, Dec. 15, 2010). Chilton released data this week that showed hedge funds and other market players swelling their positions in energy commodities by 64 percent when compared with June 2008.
"So what's the GOP doing?" the Center for American Progress Action Fund wrote yesterday in a memo on the CR's CFTC funding cut. "Voting to take the cop off the beat."
Whether that political invocation of CFTC as the two parties clash over gas prices will help shield the commission's budget remains to be seen. Several conservative Republicans yesterday shrugged off the role of oil speculation in pushing up fuel prices, instead taking aim at the Obama administration's stance on offshore drilling.
Any Democrat who blames oil-futures traders for higher prices "should invest and go short," Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) said in an interview. "Yes, there are speculators who hedge in the short term, but they reduce the swings that would come if you didn't have speculators."
Oil prices, as Rep. Jeff Landry (R-La.) put it yesterday, are governed by a "free market" that runs on supply and demand.
"If it was just the speculators" behind rising oil prices, Landry told reporters, "why would [the president] be thinking about releasing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve? ... Because behind the scenes, he understands that the more you increase the supply, the lower the price will be."
Reporters Sarah Abruzzese, Katie Howell, Jeremy P. Jacobs, and Phil Taylor contributed.
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In this famous fairytale, the three little pigs remind us that the easiest way, the one that requires less work, is not always the right one. If you want to get something satisfying, you have to give it some commitment. It's always the same, the three little pigs learn about it and will never forget! Their bad adventure with the wolf will teach them not to make mistakes in the future! But listen to what happened: Perry, Terry and Jerry are three funny pigs that decide to settle down on their own. Each of them wants a nice, comfy and safe house. One wants to build it in straw, one in wood and one in bricks! The three brothers start working: Jerry uses straw, in a moment his house is ready. What's so hard about it? It does not take hard labour to have a straw house. and it looks good! Nice and cosy. Perry's wooden house is also built up fast; it's quick to nail down a few wooden boards and the house just looks like a mountain chalet! Only Terry spends many days to build his brick house; and it's hard work! The pig sweats blood to make a proper work, but in the end his house is ready too. But most of all, it's safe, wolf-proof! Yes, because in this fairytale there is a hungry wolf who loves having pigs for breakfast, and goes around open-mouthed looking for his favourite prey. Will the straw house, the wooden house and the brick house stand against his fury? Listen to this beautiful tale and enjoy!
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In 1789 the Munroe family entertained President George Washington in the Munroe Tavern when he came to visit Lexington and other places in New England that had seen battle during the American Revolution. You can still see the room, tea service and furniture Washington used on display at the house. The family continued to run the tavern until 1858.
In 1911 the Lexington Historical Society was deeded the house by the last Munroe to live in the tavern. It was added to the list of the National Register of Historic Places during the bicentennial in 1976. In 2011 the house underwent extensive renovation and reopened as the Museum of the British Redcoats. This was a controversial move, considering that the Munroe family home was almost destroyed by the British during the aftermath of the Battle of Lexington.
The Munroe Tavern is located at 1332 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts. It is owned by the Lexington Historical Society and is open from April to October for guided tours.
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The James Smith Munroe mentioned in this article is my 4th cousin, 4x removed. His ancestor, William Munroe, Jr., (my 6x great grand uncle), built the tavern, and it was ultimately inherited by J. S. Munroe, who left it in his will to the Lexington Historical Society. The first William Munroe (1625 -1718), our common ancestor, was a Scots prisoner of war, sold into servitude in Cambridge, and he later settled in Cambridge Farms, now known as the town of Lexington, Massachusetts.
The Lexington Historical Society Munroe Tavern website http://lhsoc.weebly.com/munroe-tavern.html
Some previous blog posts I have written about the Munroe Tavern:
Rebranding History http://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2011/09/rebranding-history.html
5 November 1789, George Washington Dined Here!
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Homeowners are opting for a throwback to ancient days with elaborate courtyards. Alyssa Abkowitz reports. Photo: Christopher Hornaday for The Wall Street Journal.
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Meet Seema Kumar, our next panelist for Developer SuperStar 2012
Please share a little about your professional background, your family and your personal interests. Please add any unique hobbies that you'd like to share.
I have been a part of the IT industry for over 12 years now. I started off my career as a software developer and spent my initial years programming on C, C++ and Java/J2EE for several customer projects. Upon joining IBM, I transitioned into the role of a product consultant where I picked up deep expertise in several of the WebSphere middleware products. As I started working more closely with customers and business partners, helping them solve their critical business problems, I realised I could be more effective if I had a chance to also understand the business side of things. I henceforth took up a role in Product Management and in this role I leverage my technical skills as well as business skills to shape the product portfolio and be relevant to our customers.
I have been with IBM for over 7 years now and throughout my career have managed to strike a good balance between work and fun. I enjoy travelling and my work often gives me a chance to visit new places and meet new people.
'Building a Smarter Planet'. What are your thoughts on how IBM Software is contributing to this?
I believe IBM is well positioned today to take up the enormous task of 'Building a Smarter Planet'. As an organization that is spread across various technology disciplines and with presence across the globe, we have the right mix of people as well the right intentions to make the world a smarter and better place to live in. IBM Software has made all the right investments across various areas including Cloud, Social, Mobile, Analytics, Security and many more emerging technology areas to address the needs of a smarter planet.
What do you think is the biggest technology trend to watch out for in 2013?
While it is very difficult to call out any one specific trend to watch out for, I feel the one trend we definitely cannot ignore today is Mobility. There is a proliferation of mobile devices and tablets which provides people with a lot of flexibility including making online purchases, booking tickets, banking transactions, social networking, location based search for services and much more. For a developer the mobile app development opportunity in itself is huge but this also opens up several other several other areas for technology innovation. Integration with enterprise applications, analytics offerings, e-commerce and cloud platforms are equally interesting areas that are being explored.
Your thoughts on the IBM Developer Superstar initiative and what are your expectations from the IBM Developer Superstar finalists?
The Developer Superstar contest is an amazing initiative by IBM developerWorks as it encourages developers to think out of the box and come up with innovative application ideas. It is also a great chance for us to see how the IBM technologies are being embraced by the developer community. Its a great opportunity for developers to profile and showcase their expertise as well as enlist IBM support in pursuing their future goals.
Words of wisdom for the developer community.
The developer community in India is one of the most vibrant communities globally. While the adoption of new technologies, programming languages, etc is fairly rapid here, we can still do a significant job of giving back to the community as a whole. Increased community activity in terms of technical forums, blogs, conferences, etc encourage better collaboration and leads to innovative ideas. Developing simple solutions to complex business problems, leveraging the right set of tools and technologies should be what everyone should aspire for.


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We like to think of the blank page of a notebook as a place where ideas meet a shape.
The notebooks in this story are much more: they are building blocks upon which a new generation of thinkers is created.
While this may sound far-fetched at best, it is exactly what is happening with the AtWork project.
"The ability to think critically is one of the greatest freedoms a human being can attain, and only someone who is free is able to transform their society" is the vision of Simon Njami, international art curator and one of the most influential African intellectuals. With this in mind, Njami joined forces with non-profit organization Lettera27 to create AtWork, an itinerant educational format striving to use the creative process to build a new generation of African thinkers.
The AtWork process is simple.
Connecting well-established artists with students of the most varied African backgrounds, the AtWork workshops prompt young thinkers to reflect on issues such as identity, culture and community.
Each student condenses their reflections on a personalized notebook, which is exhibited locally and online in the lettera27 collection, alongside pieces by the likes of Bili Bidjocka, Antonio Marras, Sigur Rós and others, in front of an international audience.
Much more than works of art, these notebooks are the precipitate of a thought at work. You can see them all on AtWork's new website.
While ten legs of workshops are in the books since 2012, a new one is underway. Starting today in Modena, Italy, Simon Njami is curating a new thought-provoking exhibition, titled "Heterocrony".
Good ideas are worth spreading, and here is a chance to help pen AtWork's next chapter: a new Kickstarter Campaign is underway to help lay the foundation of a new workshop in Addis Ababa, Etiopia. Keep AtWork's panafrican journey going strong and free across the whole continent.


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The Dick and Willie Passage Rail Trail is a beautiful 4.5 mile paved rail trail that is located in Martinsville and Henry County. The trail begins at Virginia Avenue and ends near Mulberry Creek in Martinsville. The trail can be accessed at one of four locations; Virginia Avenue, Liberty St., Doyle St and Fisher St. This trail is great for walking, biking, running or rollerblading.
This trail is part of the former Danville and Western Railroad. Train enthusiasts will enjoy reading stories about the history of the rail line on the many signs located along the trail. Contact Henry County Parks and Recreation at 276.634.4640 for more information about the trail.
Addresses for trail access location:
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Hops were used by monastery breweries, such as Corvey in Westphalia, Germany, from 822 AD, though the date normally given for widespread cultivation of hops for use in beer is the thirteenth century.
Six weeks after Jim Koch started the business, Samuel Adams Boston Lager won the "Best Beer in America" award at the Great American Beer Festival. Quite a feat. The brand was unheard of at the time & the company consisted of only 3 people. Today, the brand continues to win awards throughout the world.. Although times have changed Sam Adams Boston Lager has remained true to itÌs roots.
A Tegestologist is a collector of beer mats.
IPA, India Pale Ale was invented to provide a way to ship beer to India from London. Regular porters would not survive the voyage arriving flat and sour due to microbe growth. Brewers upped the hop content and thusly the alcohol content making it suitable for shipment to India.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company won the US Environmental Protection Agency's "Green Business of the Year" award in 2010. The brewery is actually powered by solar energy. It has 10,000 solar arrays covering its rooftops and parking areas. The brewery uses 2.6 megawatts of solar electricity on its premises. They've also built charging stations for their vehicles on the premises.
George Washington installed a brewhouse on his grounds at Mount Vernon.
The oldest known written recipe is for beer.
Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass
In 1935 the canned beer industry was revolutionized by a vinyl plastic liner developed for cans made out of tin.
In Medieval Europe, brewing and baking went together. Thus women were the first European brewers and were often called ale wives.
In Bavaria, beer is legally defined as a staple food.
The first six-pack of beer was produced by the Pabst Brewery in the 1940s. The brewery conducted numerous studies, which found six cans were the ideal weight for the average housewife to carry home from the store.
A Labeorphilist is a collector of beer bottles.
The music for "The Star Spangled Banner" was derived from a British drinking song called "To Anacreon in Heaven".
In a Czech beer house, the bartender will refill your glass every time you empty it, until you place your coaster on top of your glass, signaling that you have had enough.
One of the reasons the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620, rather than sail further south to a warmer climate, was because their supplies were dwindling, "especially our beer"
The first United States Marine Recruiting Station was in a bar, the "Tun Tavern" in Philadelphia
Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.
In English pubs, unruly customers were told to mind their own pints and quarts and settle down - and so began the phrase "mind your P's and Q's".
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A man has been remanded in custody following a knife attack on an off-duty police officer at the HMV store in Leeds city centre.
Paul James Owens, 36, of no fixed address, appeared before magistrates in the city on Saturday charged with causing grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon and attempted theft in relation to Friday morning's incident.
The victim's neck, face and hand were slashed with a knife soon after the Lands Lane store opened for the Black Friday sales.
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by Metropolitan Hilarion –
But there in one thing that we all should know: life is given for us to exercise in virtue and to get rid of vices, sinful habits and inclinations. If the Lord lost hope for our reformation He would put an end to our earthly life to make us move into a different existence. If the Lord has patience for us here, on earth, it means that there is a hope for our reformation. […]
On April 3, the Fourth Sunday of Lent when the memory of St. John Climacus is celebrated, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchate's department for external church relations, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the church of Our Lady the Joy to All the Afflicted in Moscow.
After the service, the DECR chairman greeted the archpastors present in the church and delivered a sermon reminding the faithful that the Church commemorated on that day St. John Climacus known to most believers as the author of the book The Ladder of Divine Ascent. He said:
"This book was written in the 7th century for the monks on Mount Sinai, but it is still relevant today. It presents the entire spiritual life of a Christian as a ladder of ascent to God. There are thirty stairs in it, each representing either rejection of a particular vice or acquisition of a particular virtue. The secret is that in one's ascent on this ladder it is impossible to get rid of only one vice and to acquire only one virtue. One has to keep repeating one's steps getting rid of each of one's passion, sin and sinful habit and acquiring the virtues necessary for one to become a true Christian and to unite with Christ in the next life and to become a heir to the Heavenly Kingdom.
"It is not in the same way and in the same order that all people get rid of vices and acquire virtues. And not everyone will be able to follow in the steps of St. John of the Ladder and to step over all the thirty stairs. But there in one thing that we all should know: life is given for us to exercise in virtue and to get rid of vices, sinful habits and inclinations. If the Lord lost hope for our reformation He would put an end to our earthly life to make us move into a different existence. If the Lord has patience for us here, on earth, it means that there is a hope for our reformation.
"Therefore, if one has bad habits or inclinations one should use the time of one's life to get rid of them. How he does it depends on himself. Everyone struggles with one's passions in one's own way. But the most terrible thing is one's reluctance to struggle with them and getting accustomed to them when one says to oneself: I am as I am. I cannot become different because God has made me such. God has created each of us for us to grow in the life of virtue. Every day and many times a day the Lord gives us an opportunity for good works but we refuse it often due to our laziness, negligence, tiredness, faint-heartedness and weakness. Similarly the Lord gives each one a repeated opportunity to avoid evil deeds and thoughts and to get rid of sinful habits but we do not try to improve ourselves because of inertia or faint-heartedness.
"The main task for each of us is to work to improve ourselves continually and daily, asking God's help in this spiritual journey leading up to the Heavenly Kingdom. But how often we begin to try to improve others rather than ourselves! We wish to reform those around us because we think we believe them to be different from what they should be. And how difficult it is to make another person what we hope to see in him! But our aim is not to improve other people. We will be able to improve them only if we improve ourselves. We will be able to teach those around us to live the Christian life if only we live up virtues rather than talk about them.
"It is not accidental that St. Seraphim of Sarov said: 'Seek the spirit of peace and thousands around you will be saved'. Until we have the spirit of peace in our own selves, until we follow firmly the way of virtue leading up to the Heavenly Kingdom, we will not be able to prove anything to anybody or to teach anybody anything. We should live in the way that makes people say: This is a Christian. I would like to follow his example. It will be the most eloquent preaching.
"Therefore, let us use the time of our earthly life, especially the Lenten days as a time for double abstention and double feat to exercise in virtues, to eradicate bad habits and to work to improve ourselves thus transforming people and the world around us. Let us pray to St. John Climacus that he may be our helper in this journey. Amen".
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Sex and the Celiac
People with celiac disease are accustomed to talking about private, often embarrassing matters.
When the "action" happening in your digestive system, or the lack of it, is a priority, you wonder how much more personal your conversations can get. We are familiar with "potty talk" here in the celiac community, and I am an enormous supporter of having open, honest, and, yes, even embarrassing discussions about health. I have them every day!
So, in honor of all of those questions that you cannot ask your mother, I want to take the opportunity to address other "private matters" that our community often questions. Get ready. Some of this is quite personal! After all, it is about sex.
Just last week, I received a phone call from a newly diagnosed woman who sheepishly asked me, "Is there gluten in my husband's semen?" This question has been posed many times before but, rather than ask her for a sample to run using my gluten test kit, I decided this was a matter for our Scientific/Medical Advisory Board to answer.
I asked Dr. Daniel A. Leffler, Director of Clinical Research at The Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, if he could help answer two of our "off line questions". According to Dr. Leffler, "There are no scientific studies published that would answer this question." From a technical perspective, Dr. Leffler explained, "The testes tend to tightly regulate the entry of proteins, and there is no reason to expect that there would be any benefit for the body to have gluten in semen, so my best guess is no".
Since we are on the topic of sperm, another question I often am asked is whether the undiagnosed male could be responsible for infertility problems. "Possibly" was Dr. Leffler's response. "One study has shown that men with untreated celiac disease have been shown to display abnormalities in sperm growth and function likely due to low levels of vital nutrients such as selenium and zinc."
Finally, I have been asked about feelings of inadequacy in the bedroom. To answer this very delicate question, I turned to world renowned psychologist, Dr. Philip Zimbardo of San Francisco. Dr. Zimbardo is the bestselling author of The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Eviland, more recently, The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time that Will Change Your Life.
"Yes" was his answer. "Chronic constipation, weight gain and gas can leave a person with the feeling of poor self esteem." Further,celiac can cause chronic lethargy, decreased sex drive, and even infertility. Dr. Zimbardo explained that undiagnosed celiac disease can have a direct affect on men's reproductive health.
Bottom line, Dr. Leffler and Dr. Zimbardo's answers underscore the importance of getting a prompt diagnosis. After all, a simple blood test and a gluten free lifestyle can dramatically change millions of lives.
Help us in our mission: Restoring Health and Reclaiming Lives!
Alice Bast
I don't shop well with others.
I love going to the grocery store without a plan, and that drives some people nuts. My sister, for instance, rarely enters a store without her groceries listed in impeccable order, following the natural flow of the aisles and shelves. I have a tendency to wander until something catches my eye or grabs me by the nose. If we were competing on Supermarket Sweep, she'd win. And then she'd make me cook dinner for her with her winnings.
What others call aimless, I call improvisational. How can you plan to make pesto if you don't know what the basil at the market looks like? Granted, my shopping excursions can take the better part of an hour, but they aren't without reward. I made this fajita dinner for a friend on a whim when we decided to cook at home. Eva wandered the aisles with me (fantastic grocery partner) and it wasn't until I spied a rack of fresh corn tortillas that I knew what we'd make for dinner. During our indoor stroll she remembered that she had some chicken breasts in the freezer, so that determined the protein in our fajitas. I bolted around the store gathering garlic, onions, peppers, cilantro and salsa. (I'm quick once the scent is in the air.)
We jetted home, cranked up some music and got busy. While Eva defrosted the chicken, I chopped the veggies and in no time we had a bubbling pot of chicken and peppers perfect for piling onto those handmade corn tortillas. The only thing left to do? Slice up some avocado and crack open a few beers. Dinner in about 30 minutes and leftovers for days. Rock. On.
Get Busy
1. Season your chicken breasts with the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet until it is almost smoking. Add the chicken breasts and sear them for 2-3 minutes per side, they should be wonderfully golden. Remove the chicken breasts and let them rest while you build the sauce.
3. Throw in the sliced onion and cook it over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, until it just starts to turn translucent. Add the garlic and serrano chili and cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
4. It's time to add the bell peppers. Toss them into the onions along with the chopped cilantro. Your skillet should look like a carnival. Color means your food is healthy.
5. Squeeze the lime over the skillet and pour in the salsa (mild or wild, it's up to you). Add the canned tomatoes and the extra cumin, salt and pepper and cook everything for 5 minutes.
6. Push the chicken breasts into the carnival and cover the pan. Turn the heat down to medium low and cook the dish for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is done.
7. You can eat the dish right now, but the whole breasts will be hard to stuff into tortillas. So take the chicken out of the pan and slice it into strips. Mix the chicken strips back into the peppers and onions and you're done.
Put your feet up, it's been a long day.
Total time : 30-40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Renegade Chef Dan Kohler launched his website, www.RenegadeKitchen.com, in the summer of 2009. The site features recipes for the allergy bound punched up with a little attitude and is being turned into a cookbook as we speak. Dan hosts a cooking show online and a series of interviews with manufacturers of food for the allergen-free crowd.
RenegadeKitchen.com is aimed at bringing a new voice to the gluten-free cooking world, focusing on simple recipes that you can make for yourself and your friends, whether or not they have allergies.
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Danny the Dragon and Author Tina Turbin Share "Yummy Gluten-Free Tid Bits"
How to Pack a Healthy Gluten-Free Lunch Box
Now that your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease, there will be quite a few adjustments in creating a new gluten-free lifestyle. One of the changes you'll have to make is learning how to provide your child with gluten-free food for the school day. As a gluten-free advocate and mother, I am often asked by parents for tips on how to pack a healthy gluten-free lunch. A relatively simple task, packing a lunch box for your celiac child requires the same adjustments you're already mastering at home.
There are lots of ways to pack a healthy gluten-free school lunch. First of all, it's important to include your child in planning the week's lunches ahead of time. Let him pick out a fun lunchbox with a thermos and ice pack to protect foods at safe temperatures. This way, he'll be much more likely to eat and enjoy them, and he's less likely to feel left out watching his non-celiac friends eat lunch.
Now, there is the matter of what foods to include. Gluten-free proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats are essential to improving your child's diet. Healthy proteins can consist of high quality gluten-free deli meats and cheeses. I recommend using leftovers from homemade gluten-free dinners or making chicken and turkey salads. Aim to keep the snacks high in protein as well, such as gluten-free yogurt or hard-boiled eggs. Using a thermos and icepacks help to keep your child's lunch at a safe temperature, particularly if you live in a warmer climate or during warmer seasons.
Next, add healthy complex carbohydrates as part of your child's meal. You can also make whole grain gluten-free breads, crackers, and muffins at home with delicious gluten-free recipes. I recommend making double at home and freezing the rest to conveniently add them to your child's lunches to reduce preparation time. Sometimes foods rich in complex carbohydrates are also high in protein, such as hummus or bean salads. As "dessert," you can make fruit kabobs or make gluten-free muffins and cookies at home with your celiac child. Avoid filling your child's lunch box with packaged, processed sweets and refined carbohydrates.
Nowadays, more and more research is supporting the advantages of including essential fatty acids in our daily diets. These healthy benefits extend to your child, as well. Luckily, most American diets contain sufficient amounts of omega 6 essential fatty acids, which can be found in vegetable oils. Fish oils and flaxseed are excellent sources of essential omega 3 fatty acids. You can get creative with providing these nutrients in your child's lunches with items such as salmon cream cheese spread on sandwiches or for dipping vegetables, gluten-free breads and muffins that contain flaxseed, and gluten-free salad dressings with an olive oil base, which will provide both omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids.
It's important to make sure your child understands the importance of avoiding foods with gluten. He needs to understand that he never trade foods with his friends. You can let his teacher and cafeteria staff know about his diet needs so they can keep an eye on him. If possible, explain to your child's friends (and their parents) how important it is that your child eat his own special foods, explaining that he might become quite ill from eating their lunches.
Finally, change things up so your child doesn't get bored and can get the nutrients he needs in a well balanced diet. I recommend leftovers such as homemade soups, gluten-free macaroni and cheese, and lasagna, which have high nutritional value and can add variety to sandwiches and other lunch staples. Using leftovers also saves lunch preparation time and can be cost-efficient, as well.
Learning how to meet the gluten-free dietary needs of your celiac child will require some learning, planning, and a few adjustments, but in the end it isn't very tough to successfully adopt a gluten-free lifestyle. Similarly, keeping your celiac child well fed on gluten-free foods during the day at school requires some work and planning ahead, but you'll find that you'll get the hang of it in no time.
Tina Turbin
Tina Turbin (http://TinaTurbin.com) became extremely interested and involved in the subjects of celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and gluten issues a number of years ago, after being diagnosed as celiac after many years of unresolved troubles. Since then, she has engaged in diligent research and writing about these topics, weekly radio shows, developing gluten-free recipes and reviewing companies for celiac consumer safety (http://GlutenFreeHelp.info)
Tina is an award-winning children's book author
(http://DannyTheDragon.com) and donates her current children's audio book profits to Dr. Peter Green's Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center. To stay updated on her projects please sign up for her newsletter, visit www.TinaTurbin.com. Tina resides in both her East and West Coast studios and kitchens continuing her writing, promoting and working within the celiac and gluten-free arena- and always writing more children's books to entertain the world.
NRA Show 2010 Presents:
Gluten-Free: Easy As ABCDE
In conjunction with the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show's first- ever Gluten-Free Showcase Pavilion, NFCA will deliver a highly anticipated educational session on the topic of the gluten-free marketplace entitled Gluten-Free: Easy As ABCDE at 10 AM on Sunday, May 23rd 2010 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
In 2008, the gluten-free market expanded 28%. Despite outgrowing other areas of the food industry, the gluten-free marketplace is still not keeping up with demand due to the perception that the diet is merely a trend and that gluten-free initiatives are difficult to implement.
Gluten-Free: Easy As ABCDE will dispel these myths by presenting a successful system utilized by thriving operations, and demonstrate how establishments can create a market differentiator that will attract this growing and loyal customer base.
Featuring a dynamic collection of industry experts, Gluten-Free: Easy As ABCDEwill demonstrate a business case for restaurants and the food service industry to invest in the gluten-free consumer base, and provide solutions for multiple business models featuring some of the best products, services and solutions on the market today!
Topics & Presenters:
Panel Moderator:
What is the status of the gluten-free market and why is it a market shift not a trend?
A (Awareness):
What is gluten-free and what is not?
B (Bring in the Supplies):
The market incentive of making safe and tasty gluten-free ingredients: how sourcing the right ingredients is the first step to creating a successful gluten-free menu.
C (Cross-Contamination Caution):
A gluten-free product is only as good as the gluten-free process that gets it to the table. Training your entire staff to make and serve gluten-free meals.
D (Delicious):
Developing a universally appealing and tasty gluten-free menu, using old skills in new ways.
E (Economical and Easy): Quality gluten-free options create new customers and can make your restaurant a destination for full parties.
For more information on this collection of industry leaders and NFCA's presence at the NRA Show 2010 visit:
GREAT In The News Is Always GREAT News!
Zpizza expands gluten-free offerings in Atlanta. Click Here.
Chef David Freireich of Aramark discusses the growing number of gluten-free menus at ballparks nationwide. Click Here.
Kosher for Passover businesses find new market in gluten-free. Click Here.
Sportscaster's ranks among Lincoln, NE best gluten-free restaurants. Click Here.
Top Gluten-Free Companies and Products Join GREAT Business Association
Thanks to the profitability of the market, the number of companies and products going gluten-free is making it easier for people with celiac disease to live healthy happy lives!
As the celiac disease community knows all too well, not all gluten-free products entering the market are created equal or guaranteed to be safe.
In the absence of FDA directives, many industry leaders have joined the NFCA's GREAT Business Association, a registry of certified gluten-free products.
The GREAT Business Association improves the gluten-free business climate by promoting quality, tested products, protecting the needs of gluten-free customers and assisting businesses to improve their sales and profits. Membership has proven to assist professionals in the execution and marketing of gluten-free products, and to help businesses gain critically important consumer trust and loyalty.At the 2010 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, GREAT Business Association members are exhibiting at the first-ever Gluten-Free Showcase Pavilion, demonstrating their leadership in this market and excellence in product quality and safety. Featured participants include:
The GREAT Business Association and GREAT gluten-free training program for kitchens and food service promote a vision where gluten-free food is tasty, safe, affordable, accessible, and understood.
Through these gluten-free initiatives, NFCA seeks to double the size of the gluten-free marketplace by 2012, advancing the organization's goals to mainstream gluten-free foods and revolutionizing how almost 13 million Americans with celiac disease and gluten intolerance manage their health through diet and nutrition.
Visit the NRA Show 2010 section of our website for more information. https://www.beyondceliac.org/Events/Upcoming-Events/2010-NRA-Show/335/
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What Americans Can Learn from Advances in Australia
It is well known in the celiac research field that this genetic autoimmune disease is widespread and equally common among patients of European, Turkish, Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African descent. In light of celebrating May as National Celiac Awareness Month, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) couldn't think of a better time to highlight the awareness activities abroad!
Last month, NFCA Program Associate Kristin Voorhees had the privilege of hearing Bob Anderson, PhD, FRACP, and a member of the NFCA's Scientific/Medical Advisory Board, speak about his celiac research and awareness efforts in Australia at a luncheon during his visit to The Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston.
Dr. Anderson is the founder of the Coeliac Research Fund (CRF), as well as the director and founder of Nexpep, a global leader in the development of treatments and diagnostic tools for celiac disease.
The Australian scientist and gastroenterologist began his groundbreaking research at Oxford University and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne where he and his team discovered the specific peptides of gluten that trigger the body's inappropriate immune response in celiac patients with the gene HLA-DQ2. This is an important discovery as research indicates that up to 90% of patients with celiac are HLA-DQ2 positive. This breakthrough led to Dr. Anderson's founding of Nexpep in 2005, a bio-technology company presently leading the world with the development of a non-dietary treatment for celiac disease.
Dr. Anderson's current efforts include the clinical trial testing of Nexvax2, a peptide treatment that would allow celiac patients to tolerate gluten. Touted as a vaccine, Nexvax2 consists of the peptides primarily responsible for causing the body's immune reaction to gluten. Interestingly, celiac disease is not the only condition that responds to vaccine treatments originating from peptides. Other international research programs are also discovering medical conditions apt for peptide-based treatments, including Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
In short, the vaccine would put an end to the gluten-free diet, a treatment that while manageable and effective, is not perfect and leaves celiac patients with a heavy financial burden. At present, Dr. Anderson reports that Nexvax2 is still in its early stages of clinical trial testing and, if the assessments prove favorable, an approved version of the vaccine is still years down the road.
Until then, what else is Dr. Anderson doing to improve the lives of celiac patients and those who have yet to be diagnosed?
Similar to the U.S., Australia recognizes celiac disease during a specific time of year in an effort to raise the recognition of the disease among both the general public and the medical community. During Coeliac Awareness Week 2009, the CRF and The Coeliac Society of Australia focused its efforts on the undiagnosed adult with a widespread media public awareness campaign entitled, "Is your MOJO missing?" Rather than addressing the typical laundry list of symptoms experienced by undiagnosed celiac patients, the CRF drew the public in by spotlighting unexplained fatigue and the well known gastrointestinal complaints of diarrhea, bloating and constipation.
Dr. Anderson was happy to report that celiac blood testing increased by 50% due to the "MOJO" campaign, but noted that soon after the celiac blood testing returned to baseline. Despite this outcome, it is very evident that Dr. Anderson and the CRF are accomplishing significant results in the awareness sector among the medical community. More specifically, Dr. Anderson spoke of CRF's partnership with AstraZeneca, a global leading pharmaceutical company, which has allowed for an increase in celiac education among general practitioners and other healthcare professionals. [Check out Australia's statistics compared to ours in the U.S.!]
Dr. Anderson also discussed this year's Australian awareness efforts by highlighting the visit of fellow esteemed researcher and professor Markku Maki, MD, PhD, of Finland. Together, Dr. Maki's expertise in pediatrics and the CRF's public awareness campaign implemented during Coeliac Awareness Week 2010 provided for an advocacy for the diagnosis of children with untreated celiac disease.
Celiac disease remains hidden among Americans. Research estimates that up to 95% of patients with celiac disease remain undiagnosed, a number that translates to approximately 3 million Americans and leaves only 150,000 diagnosed and treated. Australia certainly has done an excellent job at raising awareness.
Celebrate National Celiac Awareness Month by expanding your "global" knowledge of celiac!
NFCA encourages you to learn more at http://www.coeliacresearchfund.org/
NFCA thanks Dr. Bob Anderson and The Celiac Center at BIDMC Boston for the invitation to learn more about the celiac research and awareness efforts in Australia.
This month's Advocacy Corner highlights two standout citizen activists working to raise awareness of celiac disease on both a state and national level!
Obama Honors Celiac Disease and Healthcare Reform Advocate Karima Hijane
Something was dreadfully wrong and Karima had a battle on her hands to learn what had turned her life upside down. "I was slowly being destroyed by this unknown illness. I hated the new me. Indeed I no longer recognized myself. I was really terrified that I had cancer since my father and oldest brother lost their battle to cancer. I was so worried that I was going to die and not be able to raise my only child," says Karima.
Having found the real cause of her pain and suffering, Karima recognized that untold others were fighting the same battle, many without success. "I couldn't stand the thought that some women don't even have insurance and these women can't afford to go from one physician to another and get loads of tests. Some women were denied the care they deserve because of pre-existing conditions. I personally knew that it requires a combination of time, strength, support and money to get diagnosed. It hurts me to find out that young women have been diagnosed with serious health issues that could be preventable. It is not fair and I am a living example of it!"
Read more about Karima's personal celiac disease story and struggle to gain a proper diagnosis here.
Motivated to make a difference for those with celiac disease, Karima volunteered her time helping President Obama's Organizing for America grassroots movement, and advocating on behalf of the recently passed healthcare reform bill.
"We worked tirelessly across the country to gather support for the healthcare bill that became a law. Our work helped enable citizens to take action and show their support for the reform. Our dedication and hard work was a key driver that helped get the necessary votes to pass the healthcare reform law. Some of the things that we did were organizing meetings, phone banks and canvasses. We collected declarations from regular citizens that support the reform. We made millions of calls to Congress requesting their support for the reform and visited their congressional offices."
As a notable member of Organizing for America, Karima even earned recognition from the President himself for her efforts on behalf of the landmark legislation.
"On the day that I met President Obama, I had the privilege to hand deliver signatures of the more than 1.1 million people who co-signed the healthcare reform petition directly to him. It was a joyful experience!"
Watch Karima's meeting with President Obama below:
North Carolina Proclamation Recognizes Celiac Disease Awareness Month
The Gluten-Free Raleigh Blog announced that Governor Beverly Perdue has declared May 2010 "Celiac Disease Awareness Month" in North Carolina. The Gluten-Free Raleigh Blog and Pat Berger, leader of the North Raleigh Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) Support Group, brought the petition to the Governor's office regarding the importance of initiating a Celiac Disease Awareness Month.
"The Governor's proclamation paves the way to further educate the community on celiac disease and helps to create a positive impact on the quality of life for people living with this condition," said Zach Becker, creator of the Gluten-Free Raleigh Blog. "It's my goal to help raise awareness so those living with this disease can eat out at restaurants and have access to gluten-free food."
Zach Becker and the North Carolina gluten-free community have planned a full slate of events to celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Month, including a gluten-free food drive and a celiac disease awareness dinner.
"It's great to see North Carolina working to raise awareness about this disease so perhaps others can be accurately diagnosed by their doctors," said NFCA founder and president Alice Bast, "Zach Becker and the entire North Carolina celiac disease community should be commended for their leadership and successful advocacy efforts. We love working with Zack in restoring health and reclaiming lives."
For more information about Governor Perdue's proclamation and the events happening in North Carolina, click here.
NFCA and the celiac community are celebrating Celiac Disease Awareness Month across the Internet this May through online and social media campaigns.
Celiac Awareness Badges from NFCA and Triumph Dining
Raise awareness of celiac and enter to win prizes – a free and easy way to celebrate!
NFCA and Triumph Dining have joined forces to a run a website badge campaign geared to generate awareness across the country.
Placing a Celiac Awareness Badge on your website or blog is a great way to get a dialogue started and to let the world know that you support Celiac Disease Awareness.
Participants will be entered into a drawing for one of several Triumph Dining Gluten Free Survival Kits.
To learn more about the celiac badge campaign, click here. The campaign will continue through the end of May 2010.
'The Faces of Celiac Disease' YouTube Video Campaign
A San Diego area support group has put together a fantastic YouTube video entitled 'The Faces of Celiac Disease' in honor of celiac awareness month. Watch 'The Faces of Celiac Disease' below! (Run time 3 minutes and 50 seconds)
NFCA and Mambo Sprouts Online Awareness Campaign To Reach 2 Million Nationwide
Mambo Sprouts, the nation's leading natural and organic marketing company, has teamed up to raise awareness of celiac disease and the gluten-free lifestyle!
For the month of May, NFCA and Mambo Sprouts will be featuring recipes, product reviews, and of course, coupons for fantastic gluten-free products.
To learn more or get involved, visit: www.mambosprouts.com.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Radnor, PA
Bring your friends and family for a fabulous night out with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) on Monday, June 7th as Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen goes gluten-free! This Celiac Awareness Dinner in the very chic Radnor dining room offers the elegance of fine dining in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
The award winning Chef Susanna Foo is widely recognized as one of America's top Chinese chefs specializing in Pan Asian cuisine that blends traditional Chinese foods with classical French techniques. Add gluten-free ingredients and you have the perfect dinner for this special evening!
Visit the Events section of the NFCA website to view the appetizing Celiac Awareness Dinner offerings. There will be added menu items that will have special appeal to tweens and teens. The three-course fixed price dinner menu is $40 plus beverages, tax and tips. Note: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the NFCA to support raising awareness of celiac disease.
Please make your reservation directly with the restaurant for any time between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Susanna Foo
555 East Lancaster Avenue
Radnor, PA 19087
Guests will have the opportunity to win a raffle prize of a dinner for two at Susanna Foo . And, everyone will take home a gift bag of treats to remind them of their memorable experience.
If you have questions about the menu or reservations, ask for Shona at Susanna Foo. If you have other questions, please call the NFCA's Nancy Ginter at 215-325-1306215-325-1306 , ext. 101.
See you at Susanna Foo!
All of Philadelphia is excited about the home team as the Phillies kicked off the 2010 season in grand style. Now, we all have a chance to watch the Phightin' Phils in action while we raise awareness of celiac disease. The NFCA invites all celiac and gluten intolerant sports fans to join us for Celiac Awareness Night at Citizens Bank Park. Gluten-free stadium treats will be available at specified concession stands and at a special gluten-free concession stand at Citizens Bank Park for this special evening.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies will host their third Celiac Awareness Night on Wednesday, July 7th at Citizens Bank Park when the Phillies meet the Atlanta Braves.
Game time is 7:05 PM.
To order tickets, go to www.Phillies.com/CELIAC
Seats are available in Sections 206-207 at $33 each and in Sections 307-310 at $26 per ticket plus a $6.00 per order handling fee. To get the special Celiac Awareness Night discount, be certain to enter the code CELIAC. This code also will ensure that proceeds from ticket sales go to support raising celiac awareness.
For group seating or questions about the game, call Stephanie Nieland at 215-463-9878 or email her at [email protected] For other questions, please call NFCA's Nancy Ginter at 215-325-1306, ext. 101.
Citizens Bank Park will have a special gluten-free concession stand at the "Break" area on the 200 level, in addition to the gluten-free items available at concession stands located throughout the stadium: South Philly Market behind sections 128, behind section 204, behind section 323, in the Brewerytown stand in Ashburn Alley and Redbridge beer behind section 139.
NFCA has a rich tradition of partnering with local celiac support groups to host awareness nights filled with food, fun, and all the excitement surrounding professional sporting events. We hope you will purchase your tickets today and join us for what is sure to be a fabulous evening of Philadelphia sports—all for a great cause!
NFCA's participation in these events is underwritten by Conte's Pasta.
Stories of Outstanding NFCA Volunteers!
Cupcake Parties Get A Little Grown Up.
Who says grown-ups can't have fun with gluten-free cupcake parties? Thanks to NFCA volunteer Lauren Shapiro's creative thinking, they can!
Lauren hosted the first ever 'Cupcakes and Cocktails Party' to raise funds and awareness for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) on March 31st, 2010 at APO Bar + Lounge in Philadelphia, PA.
APO offered wine specials throughout the night and prepared specialty gluten-free cocktails for the event, proceeds from which were donated directly to the NFCA for funding of their local and national awareness programs. Several local bakeries also got in on the act and generously donated gluten-free cupcakes and other goodies.
Over 64 cocktail orders, combined with cash donations, helped Lauren raise $475 dollars for the NFCA!
Additional photos from this fabulous event can be found here.
Want to recreate the evening at home? Thanks to APO Bar + Lounge, you can make these delicious gluten-free cocktails, served at the first ever 'Gluten-Free Cupcakes and Cocktails Party,' right at home!
Pera Oso
1.5oz absolut pear
1oz lime
.5oz agave
2 dash regans orange bitters
sparkling wine
lime twist
Part 2
1oz Makers Mark bourbon
.75 lime
.75 honey
2 dashes peychauds bitters
Serve on ice in old fashioned glass. Garnish with a lime and a smile!
Wild fling
1oz gin
.75 oz lemon
.75oz brown and black syrup
2 dashes angostura bitters
Serve on ice in old fashioned glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a smile!
As always, we are incredibly grateful for the help of so many fabulous volunteers working hard across the country to forward our mission. To get involved with NFCA and become a Celiac Awareness All Star, sign up to volunteer. https://www.beyondceliac.org/Get-Involved/23/
Froose Gluten-Free Gummy Snacks
When I was little, my parents were not very big fans of fruit snacks. In my lunch box I would usually find dried fruits or grapes in the place of the gooey, stretchy, sugary snacks many of my friends were eating. Naturally, I would pilfer a few here and there and dream of the day I was old enough to buy them for myself. Looking back as an adult, I have nothing but gratitude toward my parents for not feeding me that overprocessed food every day, but I have to admit, I still crave them every so often! It was only recently that I found a gummy snack I think even my parents would have approved of! A representative from Froose Brands was kind enough to send me a sample of their Gummy Snacks. I received a box of the assorted fruit, tropical blend and berry blast. The first thing that caught my eye is that they are made with whole grains and flavored with 100% natural fruit. Shaped like the cute little moose on the package, these gummies are delicious and you can definitely tell they are made using real fruit. With 25% less sugar than regular gummy snacks and three grams of fiber per serving, you can feel good about indulging in them and sharing them with your kids. My favorite is the tropical blend. The Froose website has a great store locator feature that can help you find these products near you. You can also buy them from their online store. http://froose.com/
Julie's Organic Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies
Back in my elementary school days, it just wasn't summer until I had my first ice cream sandwich. Biting into that rich, chocolaty cookie surrounding that sweet, melting ice cream was the true sign that school was almost out. Well, for the last three years, I've had to rely on the weather report to tell me when summer is coming until I bit into my first Julie's Organic Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwich. They are so, so delicious! In my opinion they are a just as good as the original, except organic and gluten-free! I actually try NOT to always have these around the house because it does not take me long to go through them! I know they carry this product at Whole Foods Market, but I have heard from some that it's not consistently stocked. You can always request that your local Whole Foods keep it in stock and the Julie's website also has a store locator feature that can help you find other stores near you that also carry this product.
Wolff's Kasha
I get really excited when I happen to discover a new gluten-free grain to incorporate into my diet. My dad recently sent me a box of Wolff's Buckwheat Kasha to try and I was amazed by its versatility. First, don't let "buckwheat" scare you off because it contains the word wheat. When I first started out on my gluten-free diet, I know for a fact that I avoided it just for that reason. However, now I know that buckwheat actually is a fruit seed and that it's naturally gluten-free. The word Kasha is associated with cereal or porridge so it can be made using other grains (including wheat). That's why I stick with Wolff's brand because they state right on their website that they only use buckwheat, that it's completely gluten-free and made in a dedicated facility. Wolff's Kasha can be used as a substitute for oatmeal and rice and used in a variety of dishes. It's also a great source of fiber. The Wolff's website has a great list of recipes to get you used to cooking with the grain. You can purchase this product in many mainstream stores like Whole Foods Market and Walmart and right from their website, as well.
Dr. Schar's Anellini Gluten-Free Pasta
Before I began my gluten-free diet, I used to love, love, love orzo. If you're not familiar with it, it's a very small wheat based pasta shaped like a large grain of rice. Whenever I crave it, I usually substitute risotto instead. That is, until recently when I discovered Dr. Schar's Anellini Gluten-Free Pasta. I feel like orzo, the gluten-free version of course, has re-entered my life! The Anellini is also a tiny little pasta that is wonderful for adding to homemade chicken noodle soups, stews or just having plain with melted butter. They hold up amazingly well in liquid (even after a few days in the fridge) and have a great pasta texture. They are also the perfect size for a child's meal (possibly a homemade version of Spaghetti O's). All I can say is that I will never be without them again! You can find this little pasta at stores like Whole Foods Market or you can order online.
Celiac Disease Insert in USA TODAY
Media Planet publishing Inc. will release a special celiac disease report this Friday May 7, 2010 in USA TODAY! Sarah Jane Smith, LPGA star and NFCA Athletes for Awareness spokeswoman, graces the cover of this special magazine insert. Smith, along with fellow NFCA Athlete for Awareness AJ Clemens, are profiled in the 'stories of inspiration' section which can be seen on pages 4 and 5. In addition, NFCA founder and president Alice Bast is a featured expert on the subject of celiac disease and infertility. The latest celiac disease report published by Media Planet for USA TODAY will reach over one million readers nationwide, distributing over 442,000 printed copies nationwide. Find out where you can pick up a copy of this special insert here:
HyVee Gives Gluten-Free Tips
Recently, we highlighted an article that discussed HyVee's efforts to make a dietitian available to customers in every one of their locations. This is great news for those diagnosed with celiac disease because it means there is someone right in every store to help answer questions they may have about the gluten-free diet. This week, HyVee is kicking it up a notch by hosting a "Gluten-Free Gala" in all of their stores. "The dietitians are in the kitchen whipping up samples of some of your favorite baked goods, all gluten-free of course, and they will be on hand at these events to answer questions and offer samples of some delicious products and share the good news of going gluten-free." If you have a HyVee near you, be sure to check it out!
Gluten Intolerance Rising in Developed Countries
We are hearing more and more about celiac disease in the media lately. This is great for raising awareness in our communities, but it means that the number of individuals with this condition is on the rise, as well. "It is indeed well documented that all autoimmune (and allergic) disorders are on the rise worldwide, but limited to developed areas," said Stefano Guandalini, founder and medical director of the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, in an email interview. In general, it is safe to say the rates about double every 20 years or so." Also, in this article is information on a great event: The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is selling tickets for its annual Spring Flours Benefit. The event, held at 7 p.m. on May 14 at the Swisshotel in downtown Chicago, will feature gluten-free samples from 31 Chicago area restaurants, a cash bar of gluten-free alcohol and a live auction and raffle.
Gluten-Free Specialty Helps Conte Pasta Grow, Expand Facilities and Create Jobs
It was recently announced that Conte Pasta is investing $1.7 million to expand their facilities to enable them to meet the growing demand for their gluten-free products. The new building will house a 5,000 square foot production room, as well as administrative offices. The expansion will also create 25 to 30 new jobs. "Vice President of Operations Judy Sabella said Conte's gluten-free products account for nearly 50 percent of the company's sales. In addition to pasta and stuffed pasta, Conte also produces several other products without gluten, including frozen pizzas and frozen pizza crusts."
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Science fiction authors give too much credit to nanotech, which hasn't achieved all that much in real life (besides giving us pretty pictures) so far. But science fiction authors claim it can do everything, from destroying the world to turning you into a superhuman. Complains Santa Cruz SF writer Christopher Bradley:
Never before has a technology that's done so little gone so far in literature. We can basically do almost nothing useful with nanotechnology, but sci-fi writers dream up these magical scenarios where nanotechnology can do anything and everything. It can make people gods or destroy the world in a variety of gray goo scenarios. Mind you, we can do basically nothing with it right now. But discussions of gray goo scenarios give a fictional depth to a book. There happens a lot in modern sci-fi literature, I feel.
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Alton Towers theme park has announced two new attractions coming later this year.
Named as the Alton Towers Dungeon and the Stargazing Pods, the upcoming attractions have been revealed through a set of intriguing images.
Alton Towers Dungeon
The Dungeon is a horror attraction, and will be home to a number of characters designed to scare the bravest visitors.
It features five different shows about some of the UK's most controversial deviants. The attraction is packed with special effects, and costumes and make up have been designed by specialists who work on the West End.
Stargazing Pods
The Stargazing Pods will open ahead of the Easter holidays, offering families the chance to spend more time outdoors and experience a unique overnight stay on the doorstep of the resort.
Each of the 102 pods is made from sustainably sourced timber and comes complete with a telescope – encouraging guests to look up and gaze at the magic of the night sky.
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First, you need to know which areas command top dollar for hotel rooms, including downtown Tampa and the nearby community of Clearwater, which offers beachfront rooms facing the gulf. If you stay near Busch Gardens during the park's peak season, you'll pay premium prices for hotel rooms.
Book a hotel in the Westshore area, south of the Tampa International Airport, if you're looking for cheap accommodations in the city. You'll find a mix of well-known, affordable chain hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, and La Quinta. Besides offering plenty of budget-friendly hotels, this area has the additional benefit of being close to the airport. Another bonus is that it's close to the spring training facility for the New York Yankees.
Another ideal location for affordable lodging is the area near the Florida State Fairgrounds. The hotels are located just north and east of downtown, close to the Orient Park neighborhood. You won't be close to the water, but you've got the Hard Rock Casino nearby as well as live music events at the Amphitheatre.
Check out possible deals in the area known as "Tampa East." This neighborhood sits on the opposite side of town from the airport, but it's conveniently located near the downtown area. Expect to find local hotels such as Masters Inn and mid-range chains such as Staybridge Suites* and Holiday Inn Express. East of the city's center sits the Ybor City hotels, which cost a little less than the downtown high-rise hotels. Ybor City is an ideal location because you're close to several popular concert venues and the Florida Aquarium.
If you book a room near Busch Gardens before May or after August, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the low price tag. Staying near the park also puts you close to the Museum of Science and Industry, Lowry Park Zoo, and Adventure Island. If your destination is downtown Tampa, staying by Busch Gardens means you're only seven miles from the heart of Tampa. Budget hotels in this area include Econo Lodge and Comfort Inn.
If you know when to book a room, you can capture a reasonable rate at Tampa's luxury hotels. The best strategy is to book an upscale hotel during the off season. Look for the best accommodations in places like Tampa Harbour Island, the Riverwalk area, and downtown. Expect only minimal price breaks at beachfront luxury hotels in nearby communities such as Clearwater.
If you want to stay at a luxury hotel near Tampa International Airport, keep in mind that many of the hotels in Westshore cater to business people and host conferences. As a result, it may be difficult to find discounted rooms, if you can find a room at all, when there's a large conference or event at one of these hotels.
Finally, consider staying in the nearby community of Brandon. You'll get more luxurious accommodations for fewer dollars because you're staying 12 miles from Tampa. If you don't mind the extra driving, you can still enjoy all that Tampa has to offer and sleep in an upscale room outside the city.
The thrilling rides of Busch Gardens and the nearby wet and wild rides of Adventure Island Water Park present opportunities for families to have fun together in the Tampa area. The northern part of the city, specifically the Temple Terrace area, is the ideal place to stay for easy access to both of these parks. There are a wide variety of hotels that run the gamut for price. From Baymont Inn to Embassy Suites, there are many recognizable names in the vicinity of the park.
Another bonus of staying in the northern part of the city is being close to Lettuce Lake Park. Tourists consistently rank it as a favorite attraction that offers activities for people of all ages. The 240 acres include bicycle paths and jogging trails as well as a place to rent canoes and kayaks.
The Florida Aquarium is another major tourist draw. Visitors who want to be close to this aquatic wonder with its thousands of live creatures and interactive exhibits should book rooms in Tampa East or Ybor City. Hotels in downtown Tampa also are just a short distances from the aquarium.
Because of its location on the bay, the city of Tampa itself has only a few beaches, but they are a popular place tourists love to visit. The city's beaches are Ben T. Davis Beach, Davis Island Beach, and Picnic Island. Among the more affordable hotels nearby are Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express, both in the Rocky Point area. There's also the Best Western Bay Harbor. More upscale choices close to the beach include hotels by Westin, DoubleTree, and Hyatt.
Many of the hotels near the airport offer free pick-up and drop-off van service for their guests. Don't expect all of the upscale downtown hotels to offer free shuttle service because many do not. When you arrive at the airport, there are shared passenger vans available to downtown Tampa and Port of Tampa. This service is operated by a company called SuperShuttle. Many people choose to rent a car and drive themselves to their hotel, and when traffic is moving, the airport is only a 20- to 25-minute drive from downtown Tampa.
If you've saved money on your hotel, consider booking a limousine service to give you a no-hassles ride to your destination. Reservations are required. For people who like to travel on the fly, the no-reservation-required taxi service from United and Yellow Cab is a good choice.
Anyone who loves to get a great hotel on the cheap should check out Tampa during the off season, which begins in September and ends in December. Average highs for these months range from the mid-80s in early fall to the lower 70s at the end of the year, providing ample warmth to attract people who live farther north and want to escape the cold. During this window, it's possible to find cheap hotels in Tampa near the water well below the high season rates.
May through August is the second best time to visit Tampa while paying reasonable rates for a room. However, hotels and area attractions do get crowded because these months are peak travel times for families whose kids are out of school on summer break. Late April and May are considered the shoulder season, and this is also a time when tourists find lower rates for hotel rooms. Avoid visiting Tampa from January through mid-April because hotels charge premium rates during these months when temperatures are pleasant and mild.
If all the hotels are sold out or you just find yourself itching for an experience that is a little different, search through Airbnb listings in the Tampa area; there are nearly 700 options from which you can choose. If money is your main concern, book a shared room; they start out at well under $50 a night, and they present a golden opportunity to get to know some of the locals. Of course, if you want your own space, you can book a private room; they can cost as little as $50 a night.
Do you really want to indulge? Book an over-the-top home for your time in Tampa. For several hundred dollars a night, you can rent a gorgeous villa that has room for you and your entire travel party. Having access to a full kitchen will make it easy to trim your dining budget.
Whether you're going to Tampa for the first time or you're a seasoned tourist, you can use travel resources to plan which seasonal events you want to attend, the art exhibits you want to see, and the latest and greatest happenings in the bay area. A good place to start is The Tampa Bay Times. In addition to covering the big local news of the day, the newspaper also maintains a robust events calendar. The newspaper may tip you off to road closures in the area to help you avoid construction-related delays during your vacation.
Tampa Bay Metro Magazine covers Tampa and surrounding communities. This publication includes shopping discounts and deals for discounted dining. If you want insights on what the locals know about events, artists, and restaurants, check out Tampa Bay Metro.
Creative Loafing is another local publication that offers insights into the local music, food, and arts scene in and around Tampa. You can check out the magazine's best reviewed magazines near your hotel or a new art exhibit a short drive away. Presented in a rather cheeky way, the magazine highlights free things to do, and through its Twitter feed (https://twitter.com/cl_tampabay), it shares information on food and beverage specials. Not to be outdone by other publications that have their own deals, Creative Loafing has a deal of the day for discounts at a local restaurant.
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The Persistence of Vision Raytracer (POV-Ray).
This is the legacy Bug Tracking System for the POV-Ray project. Bugs listed here are being migrated to our github issue tracker. Please refer to that for new reports or updates to existing ones on this system.
FS#47 - Render Preveiw window can become disabled
Opened by Jonathon (reactor) - Friday, 14 August 2009, 21:45 GMT
Last edited by William F Pokorny (wfpokorny) - Thursday, 19 January 2017, 14:20 GMT
If a render is continued with the +c option and the render had completed, the render preview window will disappear and the show/hide render window button will be grayed. Even after the scene is modified and the command line options have been changed, the show/hide button will still be grayed.
Opening or changing to another scene and rendering will not restore the button, nor will rendering with +d. However, if a trace is started using -d, halted, then continued using +d (or allowed to finish completely with -d and a new one is started using +d), then the preview window is restored.
This behavior is different from 3.6.1, which correctly always showed the preview window (since +d is default) unless -d was specified.
- Field changed: Status (New → Tracked on GitHub)
- Field changed: Due in Version (3.70 release → Undecided)
Now tracked on github as issue #189.


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Police say a 31-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter were walking on Whittington Drive in Lothian around 4:40 p.m. Thursday when they were approached from behind by Davis. The teen allegedly knocked the woman to the ground and punched and kicked her while she was on the ground to obtain her purse. Davis also allegedly struck the 6-year-old when she tried to intervene.
Davis escaped, but police obtained a warrant for his arrest based on an investigation.
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