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Arthur G. Handal MD, FACS
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
We are dedicated to treating everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect, centering on gentle kindness, to care for everyone.
Practice Specialization
We focus on all aspects of aesthetic surgery, emphasizing a natural result in surgical technique, be it facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast surgery or liposculpture.
Background & Certification
Board Certification
Dr. Handal is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Professional Background
Dr. Handal attended Chicago/UHS Medical School and completed his residency in plastic surgery at State University of New York. Following his residency, he completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship prior to opening his practice in Boca Raton.
Affiliations & Memberships
Hospital Affiliations
Aside from the Sanctuary Surgery Centre, Dr. Handal also has privileges at Boca Raton Community Hospital and Delray Beach Medical Center.
Society Memberships
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Lipoplasty Society of North America
Palm Beach County Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Your Consultation
We strive to accommodate everyone, and new patient consultations are scheduled in such a fashion that we generally are able to run on time. Patients are given ample time to ask questions, and have all questions answered as thoroughly as possible. During the initial consultation, you will meet not only with Dr. Handal, but our nursing staff and surgical coordinator, and you will be given a tour of our facility. Once your surgery is scheduled, you are given 2 preoperative appointments, at which time you will be given complete preoperative and postoperative information, as well as prescriptions for after your procedure.
Staff & Facilities
Surgical Facility
At the Sanctuary Surgery Centre safety comes first, and we have a state of the art facility which is fully licensed by the state of Florida, the Agency for Healthcare Administration, and the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.
Skin Care Products
We have a licensed aesthetician on the premises, with a full array of skin care products and services, offering microdermabrasion, waxing, permanent makeup, lam probe and many other products and services.
Arthur G. Handal MD, FACS
5503 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton,
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This 2KO Botswana Access 2013 course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to use the Microsoft Access 2013. 2KO Africa is a professional training company, delivering cutting edge programs in the IT space and in selected business applications. Our training is offered online, live online and also by instructor led classes. 2KO Africa's business courses are available world-wide, many of them leading to European Certification.
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Description for Dianthus Chinensis
Dianthus are garden classics, appearing in many shapes and colours, most with blue/green or blue frosted quill-like foliage. Long blooming, perfect for small bouquets-most are fragrant.
A cottage garden is not complete without several Dianthus. All are heat tolerant and low maintenance beauties.
The dianthus plant is also called Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and has a fragrance with cinnamon or clove notes.
The plants are small and usually between 6 and 18 inches tall. Dianthus flowers are most often in pink, salmon, red and white hues. The foliage is slender and sparsely spread on thick stems.The Dianthus genus includes annuals, biennials and perennials
that are commonly known as Carnations, Pinks or Sweet Williams. Most garden varieties of Dianthus plants grow from 10 to 20 inches tall, however some species can vary from 2 inches to 3 feet tall in height.
Planting and care
Caring for Dianthus Chinensis
- Dianthus is generally not susceptible to serious diseases, but may become infected with aphids or other insects.
- Inspect once per month for aphids and other pests.
- Treat with insecticidal soaps or through biological controls, such as beneficial predatory insects.
- Feed dianthus every other month with all-purpose liquid fertilizer.
- Do not water during rainy or wet seasons as the roots will need to dry between watering.
- Plant out in May, 4-6 plants/sq.metrer in sunny, half shade spot.
Typical uses of Dianthus Chinensis
Special features:
Culinary use: Dianthus is also often used in cooking. (When using this herb for cooking make sure to remove the petal base – it is quite bitter!) Fresh dianthus petals can be used to liven up salads, sandwiches and pies. The petals of the flowers, when crystallized, make beautiful decorations for cakes and pastries.
Ornamental use: Can be used as an ornamental plant in landscapes and gardens.
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Discount 1988 V-6 Type OEM Type EGR Tubes
Fits all 1985-1988 V-6 Fieros
Why do I sell these discounted 1988 V-6 style EGR tubes? I had a batch of EGR tubes made. The manufacturer made the 1985-1987 V-6 EGR tubes the correct length but they made the 88 style EGR tubes 25 mm too short. Since they are made from convoluted tube and are designed to be stretched/bent etc they can be stretched. So I made a jig and I stretch them to the correct length. The heat shielding is easily stretched longer by hand which I do before I sell them. Talking to an engineer that works with EGR tubes he agrees that stretching them should not be a problem and will probably not shorten their life. But I do not want to sell them as perfect. I had a new batch made of these 1988 type EGR tubes that are the correct length and sell at the standard $79.99 price.
The 1988 V-6 tube interchanges with the 1985-1987 EGR tube. It is about 6 mm longer and easily fits the 1985-1987 V-6 Fiero engine. Each EGR tube ordered includes both EGR gaskets.
Very close copy of the OEM 1988 GM EGR tubes. 304 stainless steel. Heat shielding that is similar to OEM.
Made from one piece of 304 stainless steel tubing.
No welds. The weld is typically where the GM OEM tubes break.
EGR tubes above include two new EGR gaskets.
The upper EGR gasket (in the picture below) goes on the intake manifold and prevents a large vacuum leak if the EGR tube breaks. To insure they are very durable I install a stainless steel insert in the hole.
These EGR tubes are easily hand bent to the same contour as the OEM EGR tube.
Discounted price (one size fits all) EGR tube: $49.99
QUESTION: How can you tell the difference between the discounted EGR tubes and the regular 88 EGR tubes? When my manufacturer made the first (too short) batch of EGR tubes they used a larger diameter heat shield tube. When they made the second (correct length) batch of 88 EGR tubes they used a smaller diameter heat shield tube. The discount EGR tubes have a heat shield tube that is about 1 1/4" (1.250") in diameter. The second (correct length) batch the heat shield tube is about 1 1/16" (1.120 ").
I do not offer free shipping.
Because I use postal flat rate boxes for heavy orders there is no program that can add the proper amount of shipping to every order. So all shipping is added manually by myself after you place your order. That is explained here: Shipping added later explanation
When you place an order the shipping amount will show $0.00. Soon after you place an order you will receive an email confirmation that shows the amount of shipping that was added to your order.
Shipping: Shipping is $6.00 (Midwest-USA)
Final shipping cost is determined by weight of the item(s) and distance from Milwaukee, WI. Shipping prices quoted are for items shipped to the Midwest area in the USA. If you are ordering a single item or multiple items the total shipping price is determined after you place the order. I try to keep my shipping prices to a minimum and use Postal Flat Rate boxes whenever I can utilize them for an order.
NOTE: Gaskets are included with each EGR tube. I sell the gaskets separately for those who may just need gaskets. If you are ordering a EGR tube it will come with both gaskets.


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You can take advantage of our facilities to complement and increase your sporting ability. Use our facilities to improve strengthening aspects of your fitness routine and you are able to transfer these improvements into other activities.
There are numerous benefits to strength training, to say the least the skills and developments you make whilst training will transfer effectively into other sports. Strength training can needless to say increase muscle density and power as well as improving on posture. By improving your strength on a regular basis you are able to maintain a healthy lifestyle, reducing your risk of heart related illnesses.
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Potential Rapid Battery Depletion
EnTrust� VR/DR/AT ICDs
Original Date of Communication:
March 2012
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All EnTrust ICDs
A small percentage of EnTrust ICDs may not meet expected longevity or provide at least three months of device operation between the Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) and End of Life (EOL) due to a more-rapid-than-expected drop in battery voltage. No patient deaths or serious injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.
The reported events have involved a drop in battery voltage from ~3.0 V to ERI (2.61 V) over a time period ranging from approximately one week to six months. All reported events have occurred at least 30 months after implant.
Medtronic has identified the cause of these occurrences to be an internal battery short that develops as the battery capacity is consumed. The Physician Letter is available at http://www.medtronic.com/product-advisories/entrust/physician/index.htm
Patient Management Recommendations (As of March 2012)
After consultation with Medtronic's Independent Physician Quality Panel, Medtronic offers the following patient management recommendations:
- Physicians should continue routine follow-up sessions at least every three months in accordance with product labeling.
- Physicians should program the audible patient alerts for "Low Battery Voltage ERI" and "Excessive Charge Time EOL" to ON.
- Physicians should replace devices promptly after they reach ERI if the decline in voltage is more rapid than expected.
- Prophylactic replacement of EnTrust ICDs is not recommended.
Status Update
As of October 18, 2019, there have been 97 confirmed events. No patient deaths have been reported due to this issue. No reports have been made of a failure to deliver high voltage therapy.
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|Current Malfunction Rate (confirmed malfunctions over total population)
|69,200 Worldwide (44,300 United States)
|97 Worldwide (74 United States)
|900 Worldwide (less than 10 United States)
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When you're starry-eyed and in love, it's easy to overlook some of the important questions to ask before you say, "I do." But the truth is, if you really love this person, you'll be willing to put in some hard work on the front end to create a game plan for life.
You've probably heard the sad stat that half of marriages don't stand the test of time. But keep in mind: That stat includes people who get married after knowing each other for three days, people who are deeply in debt, people whose parents won't stay out of the equation, and people who can't agree about kids. In other words, it includes people who have not prepared well to be married.
If you are engaged for six months or more before being married, go through in-depth pre-marital counseling (not just one visit with the preacher, high five, walk out, and get married), and take some pre-marriage classes, then you're off to a great start. With these factors in the equation, the success rate for marriage goes from 50% failing to almost none of them failing.
Marriage counselors tell us that there are four main areas you need to be in harmony on before you get married. Those things are money, religion, kids and in-laws.
To the extent that you're not in agreement on these areas, your marriage will struggle. But to the extent that you are, you're setting yourselves up for much smoother sailing.
Money: The first one, and the biggest cause of divorce, is money problems, so there needs to be discussion about money. Put all of the debt on the table—all cards are face up. No secrets. It's time to come completely clean and get in agreement about what's going on here. When you do that, you'll also learn a lot about that person's habits, whether they are a spender or a saver and those kinds of things.
We're not talking about, "Oh yeah, I know he has some credit card debt from college." You need to know, "He's got $42,321 in debt between student loans and credit card debt. He cut up the cards and started paying off debt before we ever met, and he's got a plan to be debt-free in 22 months." Those are the details you need.
Religion: If you have the same faith, you have a much higher chance of making it, statistically speaking. When your faith is aligned, so are your value systems—your guiding principles—and that's your natural road map through life and through the tough times we all have to face.
Kids: Dig into each other's expectations about kids and make sure they're compatible. How many do you have in mind? How should children be raised? Should they be allowed to run around like wild animals, or do we make them behave?
Talk about how each of your families raised you—what you agree with and what you don't. Kids may not be coming for years, but when they do, you need to know where the other parent stands and be in agreement early. You don't want to start sorting through this for the first time with baby number one on the way.
In-Laws: You really need to find out what you're getting into with the in-laws. How much of a part of your life do they want to be—and how involved (or uninvolved) do each of you want them to be? Lay out your expectations up front.
Discuss how you can honor your parents yet separate from them and become one. If you don't agree about what this looks like from the get-go, you may be headed for real trouble.
Dave recommends renting for the first six months of marriage (even if you're in a position to buy) in case you need to move farther away from one of your families than you thought!
Your marriage has a much better chance of surviving and prospering if you are in agreement on the big four. Every couple needs to really explore these things, because everybody's got issues with all four of them!
Don't fool yourself into thinking that things have to be perfect. Having a solid, healthy relationship is a great goal, but shooting for perfect is too much pressure. There's no such thing!
The good news is this: Knowing the four main problem areas for marriage gives you the opportunity to focus on them before you ever walk down the aisle. You can turn what are trouble spots for most people into areas of strength and success that will hold you together for a lifetime.
New study adds to recent research that examines the merit of snowballing debts and how small victories provide encouragement to pay others.From Seattletimes.com
Buying a used car can be both a scary and expensive experience. Here are seven ways to be better prepared when shopping for a used car.From Huffingtonpost.com
Whether you are going through a new job search or a complete career transition, it's important to have a solid personal finance plan.From Blog.Chron.com


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Grades 3 and 4
Thinking About AAU Basketball This Spring?
- Consider All The Options For Your Daughter -
Who Are We:
Arlington area's oldest and largest girls' basketball club.
Strong supporters of Arlington Travel Basketball program (10 current Matrix coaches have ATB coaching experience).
All Players Welcome:
Founded in Arlington in 2003, Matrix AAU welcomes players from all surrounding areas; see note below re: the regional nature of AAU programs.**
As such, in addition to its many Arlington players, Matrix AAU is proud to serve our players from Alexandria, Annandale, Centreville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Great Falls, McLean, Springfield, Vienna, and Washington, DC.
Breadth of Program:
Full slate of girls teams from 3rd to 11th Grade for 2009.
Two teams per age group to serve a variety of skill levels.
9U/3rd-4th Grade coaches. Both our 9U (3rd/4th Grade) head coaches are both non-parent coaches with multiple years of AAU and Travel/FCYBL head coaching experience.
Three tryouts held to give all players a fair opportunity to make a team.
Tryouts held at spacious facilities, including Kenmore MS in Arlington County.
Coach Reed (left); Coach Butler (right)
Matrix AAU
Join Arlington Area's Oldest and
Largest Girls Basketball Club
2009 Matrix 9U Head Coaches:
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Three city workers are losing their jobs and a city council member temporarily resigned in protest.
In a special meeting Monday, councilors voted 5-2 in favor of a motion to lay off three full-time employees. Jason Bryant's motion to table the decision was defeated 4-3 before a vote on the layoffs was taken.
Tracy Schell and Bryant were the only council members to oppose the motion, leading Bryant to say, "Take that as my resignation," and leave the meeting.
Bryant called city hall Tuesday to say he had reconsidered his resignation and wished to remain a council member.
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Plenty of opinions were expressed during the session that lasted nearly two and a half hours. More than 30 people were in the audience.


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In remembrance of Good Friday, here's an adaptation of The Gospel Way from The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions by Arthur Bennett. (originally posted 4/22/11)
Blessed Lord Jesus,
No human mind could conceive or invent the gospel. Acting in eternal grace You are both its Messenger and its Message.
You lived it out on earth through infinite compassion, applying Your life to insult, injury, and death, that I might be redeemed, ransomed, and freed.
Blessed be You, Father, for contriving this way.
Thanks to You, Lamb of God, for opening this way.
Praise everlasting to You, Holy Spirit.


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MOL Ups its Stake in Central Europe, Buys Lukoil's Czech Fuel Stations
Hungarian oil and gas group MOL Nyrt. took the opportunity to widen its retail network in Central Europe when it bought this week filling stations from Russia's Lukoil Holdings amid a battle with regional peers.
Russia's Lukoil Holdings was the second major oil firm this year to leave the region after Italy's ENI. Lukoil agreed to sell 44 Czech gas stations which boosted MOL's network to 318, giving it a market share of nearly 10%, Budapest-based Equilor said.
In Central Europe, MOL competes with Poland's PKN Orlen and Austria's OMV.
In the Czech Republic, the largest player is PKN Orlen with its 338 Benzina stations while its subsidiary Unipetrol recently bought ENI's 32.5% interest in refinery Ceska Rafinerska. It also has a dominant position in its home country Poland and has filling stations in Germany and a struggling refinery in Lithuania.
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Hello again!
I'm beginning this week's post with the text of a document I thought may be of interest to many of you. It was sent to me by my friend Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete of Communion and Liberation.
As some of you may know, one of the primary missions of Communion and Liberation is to help Catholics understand the events of the world in light of their faith.
Therefore, when a significant social or political event presents itself – such as our current presidential race – they will often produce a flyer like this one to help Catholics form their consciences in accord the teachings of the Church.
As the November elections approach, I know many are considering their choices. I thought this flyer could be helpful in that process.
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On Thursday, Sept. 11, we were at MCI in Norfolk for a visit with the prison ministries there. We celebrated Mass with them and anointed some of their sick inmates in the hospital facilities. Every year, the Mass is a great occasion. A large contingent of inmates filled the auditorium and there were three wonderful choirs; one English, one Spanish and one Vietnamese.
The sisters have done a tremendous job for many years working with Deacon Bill Kane, our director of Prison Ministry. I understand there is also there is a very active chapter of the Third Order of the Dominicans at MCI in Norfolk.
After the Mass, there was a dramatic production with impressive choreography that depicted the descent into a criminal lifestyle — how a prisoner is led into the use of drugs — and then his conversion. It was very, very well done and directed by one of the sisters.
Following the production, we were given a presentation on the various ministries and activities that have been organized at the facility. It really is encouraging to see how much has been accomplished there and the very positive effect it has had on the lives of the prisoners.
The Bay State Correction Center, also in Norfolk, is a much smaller prison, where Father Tom Stanton has been doing a wonderful job in his prison ministry. We had Mass there just this Wednesday, which was the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. Father Tom Stanton arranged for us to pass out prayer cards with the prayer of St. Francis on the back.
After the Mass, Robert Soares, the deputy superintendent, gave us a tour of the prison and talked to us about the different programs there. A few years ago, Robert gave me a tour of MCI Cedar Junction and I was so pleased to see him again.
We also met with an instructor from Boston University, Paule Verdet, who for 18 years has been working in the prisons; in fact I often see Paule at other prisons I have visited. There are many educational options available to the inmates. BU has a program, started by Dr. John Silber almost 20 years ago, that allows a prisoner to continue with their studies at the school if they began to matriculate while incarcerated. That program, in addition to the GED and other programs are so important as inmates prepare for their lives outside of prison.
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Msgr. Bob Deeley came to visit us at the cathedral rectory Friday. He and his brother, Father Kevin Deeley, a Navy chaplain, are both in Italy. Father Kevin is stationed at naval station at Gaeta and Msgr. Bob works at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican. They are both Boston priests on "Lend/Lease," and the monsignor was home visiting his family and he stopped by to check in.
It was good to see him. We are all grateful for the important work he is doing in Rome.
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Saturday morning, we went to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade to cheer on members of the Caritas Christi team, who taking part in the Boston Heart Association's "Boston Start! Health Walk."
There were so many people from Caritas there, including Caritas CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre. They all had their lime green shirts on and Caritas had a large tent there for the walkers. I was told there were more than 15,000 walkers in total.
Even some dogs had shirts!
Here I am with Dr. de la Torre and Jared Fogel whom many of you will recognize from the Subway sandwich shops ads. Subway is one of the sponsors of the Heart Association progrm
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Later that afternoon, we celebrated the Centennial Mass at St. Michael Parish in Avon. The parish was very welcoming and the Mass had a wonderful music program. Father Palmieri is giving the parish very strong leadership and everyone I spoke to was very happy about the way things are going there.
I was also very happy to see a strong presence of the Knights of Columbus
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Sunday morning, we went to the St. Bridget School in Framingham to celebrate its 50th anniversary. I was pleased to see Roseanne Mungovan, the principal and Msgr. Frank Strahan, the pastor as well as past and present students.
There was just a little drizzle as we blessed the cornerstone outside the school.
Inside, they had great pictures of Cardinal Cushing laying the cornerstone.
The Mass was enhanced by the wonderful music program. The children sang so beautifully. Msgr. Strahan, who is quite the singer and musician himself, composed a special hymn for the school. It was very moving.
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Also Sunday morning, the parish community of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross hosted a special reception after the 11:30 Mass to welcome members of the recently closed Holy Trinity Church Parish.
Holy Trinity was the home of the Tridentine Latin Mass and German-language Masses for many years and I was so happy to spend time with them as they socialized with members of the Spanish and English language communities at the cathedral.
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From there we went to Peabody's Bishop Fenwick High, where the North Region was holding its Bicentennial Picnic. There were also some informative conferences that we attended along with information booths for different groups and ministries of the region.
We concluded the picnic with a Mass celebrated in the school's auditorium with Bishop Frank Irwin. I was pleasantly surprised that so many priests and pastors from the region were able to join us for the Mass. Sunday afternoons are busy times for parish priests, so I was thrilled that so many of them were able to make it.
Bishop Irwin and I were very entertained by a cultural presentation made by a Vietnamese group. It was obvious that they had worked very hard to prepare, and all that hard work paid off.
Each of the regions have marked the Bicentennial in their own way. This picnic was a great example of the strength and diversity of the archdiocese. It was especially nice that the event was held at Bishop Fenwick, which is a beautiful school with a great looking campus. Sister Catherine Fleming, the school's principal, has done a superb job and was very gracious to host the picnic.
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On Monday I had a visit Bishop Ramazzini, from the Diocese of San Marcos in Guatemala.
He was in the area for a conference at Boston College and offered Masses for members of the Guatemalan community in Lynn and East Boston—all part of the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the murder of his predecessor, Bishop Juan Gerardi. Bishop Gerardi was killed shortly after he publicly delivered a report by the country's bishops on the human rights violations in that nation.
After Bishop Gerardi was killed, I was performing visitations of the seminaries in Guatemala and I stayed at the bishop's residence. It was on that visit that I first met Bishop Ramazzini, and we have been friends ever since. Bishop Geraldi's murder was a terrible tragedy and a sad chapter in Guatemala's history, which is plagued by much violence and persecution of the Church.
Having said all that, we were very happy that the bishop came and it certainly was appreciated by the Guatemalan and greater Hispanic community.
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Tuesday morning at the Cathedral we celebrated the opening Mass for the 1,500 students of the Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy.
Our Superintendent of Schools, Mary Grassa O'Neill, was there to greet the children as the entered the cathedral
It was a great gathering of so many leaders and supporters of the 2010 Initiative.
We are incredibly grateful to those individuals who have done so much to revitalize Catholic education in Dorchester and Mattapan.
The Mass was a wonderful way to initiate the new school year and see all of the students at the school, because the academy is made up of five campuses.
As I watched the children ooo-ing and ah-ing at the remarkable arches, stained glass windows and the majestic of the cathedral's interior, I realized that for many of them it was the first time any of them have been to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
I am always very pleased when our people can come and experience the beauty of our cathedral, which is everyone's church.
The students proclaimed the readings and the prayers
The children played some lovely music for us
Prior to the final blessing, Mary Grassa O'Neill delivered some remarks
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Wednesday evening, we attended the Annual Lawn Party fundraiser for Blessed John XXIII National Seminary, our school for men who discern their vocation later in life. It was their biggest crowd ever. Joanie and Doug Kingsley and the other members of the party committee created a wonderful event for supporters of the seminary where they can meet the seminarians and learn about the school's mission. The rector, Father Peter Uglietto, gave me such a wonderful welcome and I was very happy to meet with and thank the attendees.
Walking with Father Uglietto
In addition to Father Uglietto and I, the attendees heard from Msgr. Cornelius McRae, who was the rector here from 1986 to 1995, and two of the seminarians — Frank Camp, a former writer, who gave a very moving account of a great priest he found in Paris to give his wife the last rites, and Rendell Torres, a former music professor, who shared with us the idea that the school is a unique coming together of 65 seminarians and 65 stories.
Frank Camp
Rendell Torres
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Finally, thought this week has been filled with such joyful occasions, we must remember the hardships and sufferings of the inhabitants of Haiti, Cuba, Louisiana and Texas.
To provide a concrete way for people to help, we have authorized special collections in the parishes. Please be as generous as your means allow.
Until next week, blessings to you all!
– Cardinal Seán


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AS INVESTIGATORS continue to seek answers to the carnage at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, where a gunman killed 26 on Friday, officials finally released the names and ages of the dead, details that gave no comfort to this stunned community.
It was revealed that all the children killed were aged either six or seven and that all were shot more than once with a high-powered military-style semi-automatic rifle.
Connecticut's chief medical examiner, Wayne Carver, said he had been a medical examiner for about a third of a century and the massacre at the Sandy Hook school was the worst homicide case he had ever seen.
Of the seven autopsies he performed, the number of gunshot wounds per person ranged from three to 11, he said.
"I believe everybody was hit more than once. This is a very devastating set of injuries."
Five school staff died at the scene, where the gunman, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, is thought to have taken his own life.
Lanza's mother, Nancy, who was earlier thought to have taught at the school, was found shot dead on Friday in the nearby home she shared with her son.
As Newtown, a pretty town of 27,000, absorbed the awful new details, its grieving continued. Flags and posters of love and support for the children, their teachers and their families were hung in shop windows.
Makeshift memorials sprung up on street corners and in front of churches and community buildings. Locals gathered to speak at the memorials, some in pairs, some in small groups, sometimes embracing, sometimes in prayer.
At the sign at the end of the street leading to the school, blocked off by police since the shooting, many came to lay flowers, toys and candles.
There Calliope Ceballos, a five-year-old student of a nearby school, held her mother Judith's hand as they placed feathered angel's wings on the growing pile of offerings.
"They are angels now," Judith said. "My daughter told me yesterday she did not want to go to school on Monday. This has affected us all.
"Should I send my daughter to school on Monday? If you drop them off on Monday morning, will you see them again?"
Also among the new details to emerge about the attack and its immediate aftermath, police confirmed Lanza had not been admitted to the school as earlier reported but forced his way in.
According to reports, Sandy Hook's principal, Dawn Hochsprung, and psychologist Mary Sherlach were among the first to die, having run to confront Lanza after he shot his way through the front entrance.
It was revealed that the killing took only minutes, perhaps a quarter of an hour.
Newtown's local paper, The Newtown Bee, described how when the shooting subsided the teachers gathered their children into "trains", each child with their hands on the shoulders of the person in front.
They were told that only the locomotive, the teacher leading each train, was allowed to keep their eyes open. This way they were spared sight as they ran through the bloodied corridors and up the road to the firehouse, where rolls were taken before the survivors were reunited with parents who had already rushed to the scene.
Parent Robbie Parker later went to the firehouse to speak to reporters about his six-year-old daughter, Emilie, who did not return with any of the trains.
The world is a better place because Emilie was in it, he said.
"I'm so blessed to be her dad. She never missed an opportunity to draw a picture or make a card for those around her."
To the family of his daughter's murderer, he said: "I can't imagine how hard this experience must be for you."
Earlier in the day, Caroline James, who is in her 60s and has lived in the area all her life, sat in a diner drinking tea with her friend Karin Aurelia.
"I just keep thinking of all those little bodies on the ground. How did he do that?" she said quietly.
After the sun set and the temperature fell to freezing, hundreds gathered in the St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, which is affiliated with the Sandy Hook primary school.
For the first time, the army of media that has camped around the village and been met with endless patience was asked not to attend. During the service, news broke that President Barack Obama would visit Newtown to meet family members and attend one of the many services scheduled.
It seems it will be some days before Newtown is left to grieve quietly.
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In an electronic world, someone pulling a similar trick likely would get caught. Systems log who gains access to a record.
But such thefts could happen more easily on a grand scale. Instead of walking away with a backpack of records, it becomes possible to take off with virtual truckloads. Doctors and hospitals and the vendors that create the systems that store electronic medical records have been working on preventing breaches and protecting privacy.
Meanwhile, the same safeguards put in place to keep the world from learning you have a history of mental illness or are at a high risk for uterine cancer might make it harder to deliver critical information about your health to an emergency room physician.
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Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers reach record multiyear contract extension
Colin Kaepernick now has the highest financial guarantee in NFL history. (Jed Jacobsohn/SI)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has always wanted to be thought of as one of the league's best quarterbacks, and now, he's going to be paid like one. According to multiple media reports, the 49ers and Kaepernick have agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension that will tie him to the franchise through 2020. It's a six-year extension, averaging over $21 million per year ($126 million total), and with $61 million guaranteed -- the highest guaranteed money ever for any NFL player. However, there are conditions in the deal which set the guaranteed amount as purely hypothetical.
According to ProFootballTalk, the base salaries (which roll from $12.4 million in 2015, to $13.9 million in '16, $16.5 million in '17, $17 million in '18, $18.8 million in '19, to $21 million in '20) are guaranteed for injury only, and only become fully guaranteed if and when Kaepernick appears on the roster on April 1 of every year. And in each year from 2015 through '20, the contract can de-escalate by $2 million unless Kaepernick takes at least 80 percent of the snaps in any year and:
1. Appears in the Super Bowl with the team;
2. Is named a first- or second-team All-Pro.
Starting every year from 2015 on, there are $2 million per season in per-game bonuses, leaving Kaepernick without $1.25 million for every game he misses. Workout bonuses are tied in as well, and Kaepernick is required to purchase a disability policy that pays the team $20 million if he suffers a career-ending injury.
As Kaepernick said in his press conference, "Part of the way the contract is written and the way it was negotiated was so they would be able to sign other players. That was something that my agents and the organization worked out and they felt like this was something they would be able to get other players with."
Selected in the second round of the 2011 draft out of Nevada by San Francisco in head coach Jim Harbaugh's first season with the team, Kaepernick became Harbaugh's full-time quarterback halfway through the '12 season when then-starter Alex Smith suffered a concussion against the St. Louis Rams on Nov. 11. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Kaepernick took the bull by the horns, adding new explosiveness to Harbaugh's offense with his deep ball and impressive running speed. The 49ers rode Kaepernick all the way to Super Bowl XLVII, losing to the Baltimore Ravens in heartbreaking fashion late in the game when Kaepernick's pass to receiver Michael Crabtree could not connect.
"To be able to have this compensation come along with it is amazing," Kaepernick said. "I'm very grateful for it. There have been too many people that have helped me get to this position, from the organization to my family to Coach Harbaugh, [Team president] Paraag Marathe] working on the deal, my agents being there, the coaches along the way, even [Chiefs QB] Alex Smith, the time I spent with him. I don't think I would have been able to be at this point so quickly if he hadn't been such a great mentor to me and helped me along with things. So, I'm very grateful for my teammates as well. I wouldn't be here without them."
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But Kaepernick, who had been set to earn $973,766 in base salary in 2014 based on his rookie contract, had more to show. 2013 was his first year as a full-season starter, and he completed 243 passes in 416 attempts for 3,197 yards, 21 touchdowns and eight interceptions. And in that season, the 49ers came very close to another Super Bowl appearance, losing in the NFC championship round to the eventual Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
"I'm hopeful," Harbaugh said on May 28 of the negotiations with Kaepernick before his rookie contract expired in 2015. "I'm a big proponent of Colin Kaepernick, his abilities. [I'm] on record as stating that I would like to see that happen. It's a process. I know you've heard me use that word before in many other ways. But, that is not like some of the other examples. There's a process in place. And it'll play out."
It has played out, and now a quarterback who has started 23 regular-season games with six playoff appearances finds himself in the same financial environs as the game's best at his position.
"Well, I guess the only thing I can say is I'm going to work to try and make sure I'm worth every penny of this," he sad, when asked about his relatively small sample size of NFL games. "I'm going to try to win as many games as possible and help this team win as many games as possible. And, I think that's something I feel like I can do."
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disposition should move on a couple of paragraphs as I talk you through our afternoon prior to visiting KV Mechelen for our second match of the weekend. Firstly, Roland's brother Patrick met us in the pub and drove us to an amateur match. En route we stopped off at Stadion Jos Van Wellen home to FC Cappellen (as you do) to check out their modest stadium. They ply their trade in the Belgian 'Third Division B' and as such who wouldn't want to spend twenty minutes having a look around!?
After that we pulled into salubrious surroundings of Tol VV FC who were entertaining our friends from Ten Eeckhove. Tol VV had an incredibly beautiful club house which doubled up as a huge country manor mansion, owned by the Belgian government and serving up subsided beer. We divided our time between watching our new mates Ten Eeckers thrash the league leaders Tollers 8-1 and spending time at the bar in the house, a very big house in the country.
Following that match is was onto Antwerp Station to get our train to Mechelen, pausing only to take in the Het Ludo Loeckstadion of Koninklijk Bercham Sport. The third biggest team in Antwerp who play in the bizarrely named 'Promotion B' in the fourth tier of football in Belgium. Do girls do this sort of thing on their weekends away!?
Finally, we were on our way to Mechelen. The train journey took all of about 15 minutes and it took a further 10 or so minutes to walk to the ground, or at least the pub outside the ground. We started off with a swifty in the Red and Yellow bar. I say swift because between you and I there was a smell of BO there which was most unpleasant. From the newly named BO bar we headed to another pub opposite the stadium. The landlord was conducting a tombola event to raise funds. Prizes included and I kid you not: A bottle of Ajax cleaning liquid and a battered old plastic colander.
It was a wrench to leave those pubs but conscious of time we made our way into the ground. It soon became clear why almost nobody had bothered with the pubs surrounding the stadium. It was all happening inside. The supporters club bar was a hub of activity. We made ourselves welcome and as we were drinking some more fine beers a marching band made their merry way past us carrying along with them supporters flags of all of the KV Mechelen fan groups. This was more like it.
As we walked around, many more bars, tented or otherwise opened up in front of us. It was like a mini Glastonbury Festival behind the stands. Being Saturday night and full of beans we decided it would be rude not to join the masses and sink a few more bevingtons.
Making our way past the 'No Wild Pissing' signs we finally took up our position minutes before kick off. Inside, our terrace beer giggles were enhanced by some chanting hilarity's amongst the home faithful. With their team strip consisting of red & gold, they'd adopted Spandau Ballet's 'Gold' as their anthem.
The ground itself was like a better version of Brenford's Griffin Park. It was sold out and to be fair - on a scale of nought to Besiktas - I award the KV Mechelen fans three stars.
The home side had their very own version of Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt in striker Bjorn Vleminckx (no.18). He worked his socks off and wasn't quite good enough.
Twenty minutes into the match the referee correctly awarded a penalty and sent off KVM's goalkeeper for blatantly wrestling a Westerlo forward to the ground. Bad news for the home fans, good news for followers of chaos, action and goals.
Westerlo eased into a two goal lead before the referee finally showed some empathy for Vleminckx and awarded him the softest of penalties which he duly converted prompting further giggles all round in our camp.
As Mechers pushed forward, the crowd ceased throwing plastic beer pots at the officials and bellowed out a fine rendition of Gold. So there we were, arms aloft in the classic 'five to two' position, singing it with feeling: 'GOLD, always believe in your soul, you've got the power to know, you're indestructabllllle, always believe iiiiiiin because you are GOLD'. A classic EFW moment.
Did it work!? Did it 'eck as like. Up went Westerlo and popped in a third at their leisure. However. with a full house, splendid atmosphere, goals, mirth and hilarity, a red card and a sending off it really had been a most enjoyable way to spend 90 minutes.
The aforementioned 'Bezoekers' - they are in there somewhere, about 600 of them, honest.
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1. I'll start off with a fairly traditional specimen that includes some rich color detail and a nicely distinct claw/talon/whatever reaching for you/us/whatever. (Source)
2. For a variation on the traditional model above, this gentleman opted to go the full length of his upper arm and stick with more muted tones. Good choices all around. (Source)
3. Another upper arm example, this one gets a little avant-garde with not only a bright (well, brighter anyway) color scheme but also a more unusual take on the cosmic entity himself. (Source)
4. Alas this tasty monstrosity is only a mock-up for a potential tattoo that would run the full length of some potential victim's limb. Volunteers? (Source)
5. The first of the more offbeat tattoos, here you see rare Cthulhu stomach ink that also includes scary text and appears to be growing out of the groin area. No comment on the pants. (Source)
6. One of several Hello Kitty/Cthulhu mash-up tattoos I've seen, this one is for the more demure fan who enjoys walks on the beach, eldritch horror, irony and red bows. (Source)
7. One of the few Cthulhu tattoos I've seen that not only shows old squid face with legs but also comes with a free a remote control. (Source)
8. Putting this tattoo on the back instead of an arm allowed the artist to show off more of Cthulhu's tentacular glory. (Source)
9. This guy opted to go with a frontal chest tattoo and either by design or coincidence made Cthulhu's middle tentacle assemblage resemble a certain area of feminine anatomy. And by that I mean, it looks like a Cthulhu vagina. (Source)
10. Another arm version, this one seems to suggest that Cthulhu is in the midst of being summoned...or that he has no lower body whatsoever. (Source)
11. The rare combination of Jesus and Cthulhu presumably gives the owner of this tattoo twice as much blasphemy for the buck. (Source)
12. Holy humping hell, this mega masterpiece showcases not only the great cosmic being himself but also a tiny image of H.P. Lovecraft holding a tinier Necronmicon, along with various other ancillary horrors. Well done! (Source)
13. The decision here to go with a full color hovering Cthulhu seems like a good choice, and it looks like it's been paired with a Necronomicon but I can't...quite...tell. Damn, next time get a little more in frame, okay? (Source)
14. This one is a screen grab from Google images because the original site it came from is no longer there. It's not as detailed or as large as some of the other tats, but unusually it has Cthulhu trying to say something. My guess is "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!"
15. And finally I'll end with this stunning full-arm tattoo that gives me the feeling Cthulhu has fully manifested and is ready to start the horror party, complete with his first victim. Alas it's another Google images screen cap so I can't point you to whose body it belongs to. (That's actually two separate images below...the first time I saw them I thought someone had a tattoo that ran up on arm and down another.)


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Last week Chanel presented its Spring 2011 Haute Couture collection. The beauty stand out was the angled eyeliner that not only was a nice contrast to the softness of the collection, but was also inspired by the black scarf in the painting of Chanel by Marie Laurencin that was interpreted by Karl Lagerfeld into a black ribbon choker. The beauty was simple and pretty and was a nice complement to the collection.
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Florida is home to immigrants from across Latin America and the Caribbean. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), this series of blog posts features music brought to Florida from throughout the Hispanic world.
We are highlighting the Peruvian waltz for our final blog post in the series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The waltz is a style of musica criolla, which originated in coastal Peru. Its roots come from a combination of traditional Spanish, Romani, and African music.
In 1986, Florida folklorists conducted the Dade Folk Arts Survey in order to identify folk artists for the 34th Annual Florida Folk Festival. During the course of the survey, a Latin American trio of musicians (Nelson Zuleto, Hilda Gonzalez, and Manolo Franco) performed the Peruvian waltz Alma, Corazon, y Vida (Soul, Heart, and Life).
Peruvian Waltz, by Nelson Zuleto, Hilda Gonzalez, and Manolo Franco
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|Quark claims he hasn't had a single Starfleet customer all week. Yet we saw O'Brien and Bashir playing darts a couple of scenes ago.
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The Breen weapon Quark demonstrates is a "CRM-114"; this is a reference to the radio encoding device employed by the B-52 bombers in the Stanley Kubrick movie "Dr. Strangelove", which was also a CRM-114.
This was the first episode directed by Alexander Siddig/Siddig el Fadil, aka Dr. Bashir. He is reportedly quite satisfied with how it turned out.
It's also one of the very favourite episodes of Armin Shimerman, who plays Quark. Shimmerman was one of the first actors ever to play a Ferengi in TNG season 1, and was long disappointed with the very poor way the race turned out as a threat, and their subsequent relegation to comic relief. Throughout Deep Space Nine he resisted playing Quark purely for laughs, and was delighted that this episode gave the character a serious problem for him to play out. He was also pleased with the way Alexander Siddig directed, since he was very open to accepting suggestions for how Quark should be played.
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The Waverly library would be about 2,000 square feet bigger than it is now, with a wall of glass, more computers, modernized equipment and separate areas for children and teens, as planned in a $6 million renovation project, Baltimore City library system officials told an audience of 50 people at a public meeting Thursday.
"We are here, finally, to talk about renovation," said Carla Hayden, chief executive officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system. "There have been some bumps and starts."
The meeting drew residents from Waverly, Oakenshawe, Guilford and Charles Village, for whom the library is a neighborhood branch. Many residents and their city councilwoman, Mary Pat Clarke, have been pushing for more than six years to expand or rebuild the aging, brick and concrete library, which has a reputation as looking like a fallout shelter or a fort.
A year ago, Clarke said the city needed to go "back to the drawing board" on renovation plans, because she felt they didn't go far enough. As recently as January 2013, Sandy Sparks of Charles Village and Mark Counselman of Oakenshawe were among residents who met at Sparks' house to strategize on how to convince the city to spend more money and rebuild.
Hayden acknowledged the public sentiment, saying Clarke has been asking her for years, "Why can't we just build a new one?"
But that can't happen, said Roswell Encina, a library system spokesman, who attended the meeting at the Waverly library, 400 E. 33rd St.
"For $6 million, there's no way we can demolish this building," Encina said. "But that's a pretty penny the Waverly community is getting. By the time this is renovated, it will look like a brand new building."
Plans call for an abundance of glass and upgraded lighting to brighten the building, said Patricia Costello, director of neighborhood services for the library system. The front doors would open automatically, and the entrance turnstile would be eliminated, she said. The circulation desk would be more centrally located and shelving would be lower for easier access, she said.
Other features would include a secure drop box, a security station inside the front entrance, a computer lab for programs such as work force development training (in addition to public access computers), a children's area with its own story room, and a redone parking lot. The building would also benefit from technology and office equipment upgrades, including a public fax machine, and ceiling projectors and a sound system in the meeting room. The stage in the room would be removed and re-used for the circulation desk, library system officials said.
Worrisome to Clarke and some residents at the meeting is that the library would be closed for about a year during construction, which is tentatively slated to start in late summer or fall. Mobile libraries would be used, and other library branches are in the area, including in Roland Park, Hampden, Govans and Northwood, officials noted.
Reaction to the updated plans was mixed.
Joe Stewart, of Waverly, said the planned bank of windows on the front of the building "are one of the most appealing parts" of the plan.
But Counselman, who has complained in the past that the building was in deplorable condition and should be torn down, was unimpressed, saying, "I don't see how this is so much better than what we have now."
Sparks said the plans were somewhat better.
"I'd still like to see the community (meeting) room expanded," she said, but added that overall, "They have a better plan than they did before."
She said she and other critics may have played a role in the new plans.
"I think we forced the issue," she said.
What Sparks still really wants is demolition and a rebuild, but she said that's no longer a realistic option.
"The door was slammed shut on demolishing this," she said. "That was pretty obvious."


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Many thanks to you all of you who helped raise awareness of osteoporosis. Several people have emailed me to say that they just discovered they have osteopenia (a pre-cursor to osteoporosis) or osteoporosis and would like to start eating better. Well, to them and to all of you, I say, read on! There are 108 sensational, calcium-rich recipes that appeal to everyone from the beefiest carnivore to the greenest vegan.
If I have missed anybody or made any errors, then please drop me a line in the comment box or email me at foodblogga (at) yahoo (dot) com, and I'll remedy it right away.
I organized your entries into the following categories so it would be easier for you to search specific types of calcium-rich dishes. I also organized the entries within categories in the order they were received.
- Rise and Shine! (breakfast and brunch foods)
- Satisfying Starters, Sandwiches, Sides, and Snacks
- Soup's On!
- Super Healthy Salads
- Great Grains!
- Eat Your Veggies
- Bone Building Mains (page 2)
- Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth (page 2)
- Healthy Libations (page 2)
DK understands that we all lead busy lives and that it can be difficult to plan calcium-rich, nutritious meals. Well, your worries are over with her creamy, healthy Fruity Flavoured Yogurt. Rich yogurt is studded with fresh banana slices, walnuts, dried dates, and dried prunes. Have it for a quick 'n hearty breakfast or great midday snack.
You know you'll have a great day when you enjoy Aparna's Mango Parfait with Homemade Crunch Granola for breakfast. Why? Because it's a satisfying blend of creamy, sweet mango and crunchy homemade granola that will keep your tummy happy for hours. Plus, doesn't "parfait" sound so elegant for breakfast?
Miri is well aware of the risks of osteoporosis. That's because an estimated 50% of otherwise healthy Indian women over the age of 50 have low bone mass. So Miri makes sure that her diet is rich in calcium and vitamin D. Her homemade Pumpkin Walnut Bread is not only nutritious, it's also delicious because it's made from roasted sweet pumpkin, bananas, and walnuts.
Is there a brunch item more versatile than frittatas? Betherann doesn't think so, which is why she loves this endlessly versatile Mmmmini Spinach Frittatas recipe. In fact, she encourages you to play around with different cheeses and veggies. But make sure to bake them in muffin tins like Betherann did, because they're just too adorable.
Move over Mc Donald's Egg Mc Muffin. Food Blogga's Breakfast Egg Sandwich with Avocado and Chipotle Mayo will really help you kick off your day with a healthy does of calcium, protein, and Omega-3's.
Mallory's go-to breakfast is her super-duper, calcium-packed Triple Threat Spinach Casserole. That's right. It's made with three cheeses--mozzarella, parmesan and cottage--for triple the deliciousness. In fact, it's so good, you might eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Next time you can't decide between ricotta hotcakes and French toast for a special breakfast, why not have both? You can with Heather's ingenious Ricotta Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries. After reading Heather's post, you may (like me) have an insatiable desire to go Italy just to get a mouthful of her neighbor's creamy homemade ricotta.
Sarah has a knack for concocting baked goods that are both delicious and good for you. Take her latest bread creation: Wheaten Milk and Honey Bread is chock full of fiber, calcium, and protein. So skip the white bread, and make a loaf of Sarah's instead. Your morning toast will be something special.
Homecooked and her husband buy banana nut bread every week at the farmer's market. Last week, she decided to make her own Banana Nut Bread with buttermilk, bananas, almonds, and vanilla. After seeing this loaf, I don't think she'll be buying it at the farmer's market anymore.
When the temperatures rise, how do you stay cool? Sandeepa eats a cool, luscious bowl of Beaten Rice with Yogurt, Bananas, Mangoes & Jaggery for Breakfast. This isn't just any sweet rice dish though, it's one that her Ma made every Tuesday during summertime. And though she's all grown up, Sandeepa feels like a little girl when she makes it and is filled with warm memories of her loving Ma.
Cassandra is feeling pretty good about herself since she has successfully baked a lovely Quiche Lorraine. Not only is this quintessential brunch food endlessly popular, but it's also packed with lots of bone-building calcium.
After hibernating during Canada's frigid winter, Bellini Valli is ready to hit the hiking trails and celebrate spring. And when she returns hungry from that fresh air and exercise, she'll dig in to this hearty and nutritious Mediterranean Artichoke Tuna Panini with Garbanzo Bean Spread.
Though hosting a dinner party is enjoyable, it can also be time-consuming. That's why make-ahead dishes like Ann's elegant Goat Cheese Terrine are such a saving grace. Just make it the day before, then sit back, relax, and await the kudos from your guests.
Smita is infatuated with pomegranate molasses. Who could blame her? Pomegranate molasses--a condiment made from reducing pomegranate juice-- is a tangy, sticky, syrupy sauce that enlivens everything from a simple bowl of yogurt to a rich Middle Eastern stew. You'll be infatuated by Smita's lovely Sprouted Moong with Pomegranate Molasses.
Sometimes simple really is the best. For Spicy Lovers understands this well, which is why she shares her Simple and Healthy Avocado Sandwich-- it's nutritious and tasty.
Everyone knows how important calcium and vitamin D-rich foods are for building bones, but did you know that other minerals like copper and magnesium are also critical? Alka does, which is why she presents authentic Indian Paneer Burji (Cottage Cheese). Made with milk, butter, and cashews, as well as aromatic seasonings like masala and fenugreek, this is one healthy dish.
Have you ever noticed at a cocktail party how everyone gravitates to the shrimp hors d'oeuvres? Well, people will swarm around Kara's crispy, fried Shrimp Cakes at her next party. Her secret: they're dipped in Panko breadcrumbs for that extra crunch.
Susan should win a prize for "most calcium-rich re-do." That's because her Edamame "Hummus" and Soy Whole Wheat Pitas, is made with edamame, which have 2 times the calcium of garbanzo beans and soy flour instead of wheat, which has 6 times the calcium! Oh, and did I mention her recipe also includes bone-building yogurt and sesame seeds? So eat up!
Zlamushka can always get a quick calcium fix with her nutritious and simple-to-make Tofu Dip. Just place the ingredients in blender, give it a whizz, and have yourself a healthy and tasty snack in minutes.
What do you make for a dinner guest who is vegetarian and doesn't eat mushrooms, courgettes, or aubergines? Nilmandra prepared a Japanese feast that is as as nutritious as it is elegant: Hijiki Nimono (simmered Hijiki Seaweed with Edamame), vegetarian yaki udon, and vegetarian tofu and leek gyoza. In addition to bone-building edamame, hijiki seaweed contains nearly 14 times more calcium than milk! I told you it was nutritious.
Sweet cheesecake is universally loved, right? Well, Lore may make savory cheesecake just as popular with her Layered Crepe Savoury Cheesecake. After playing around in the kitchen, Lore created this unique dish of feathery light dill crepes, layered with a creamy filling of farmers' and feta cheese that is baked until golden and melty.
When Maryann and her bloke get a touch of wanderlust, they hop in the Jeep and just drive. And isn't that the best way, really? No plans, no stress, just relaxation. Then they come home and enjoy a low-key yet delectable assortment of cheese and wine. It's the ideal carefree ending to an ideal carefree day.
Like many of us, Sia finds cooking therapeutic. I know exactly what she means. When you get focussed on cooking (or baking, for some), you magically forget about all those pesky things that are bothering you. Since Sia has some pesky deadlines looming at work, she has found solace in making beautiful, savory Methi Thelpa (Gujarati flat bread made using fresh fenugreek leaves).
Eating foods high in calcium has suddenly become a priority for Ricki. That's because unfortunately she just learned she has osteopenia--a thinning of the bones that is a pre-cursor to osteoporosis. After experiencing some shock and indignation, Ricki did what any good blogger would do: she got busy in the kitchen making these protein and calcium-rich Raw Fig and Cherry Bars. They're a wonderfully satisfying any time snack and ideal travel food.
Did you know that West Africa has significantly affected American cuisine? According to Bee and Jai, common American dishes such as gumbo and okra are West African in origin. Since we Americans love peanuts and peanut butter so much, it's not surprising that we also love dishes like Bee and Jai's African Kale, Pineapple, and Peanut Stew. Earthy kale is paired with sweet pineapple and creamy peanut butter in this satisfyingly filling stew.
Mansi loves everything about Thai food, especially their curries. That's why she is sharing her recipe for Thai Soup with Basil and Tofu. A silky coconut milk and green curry broth is infused with a medley of Thai seasonings including tangy lemongrass and zesty kaffir lime rind.
If you're feeling under the weather, then a steaming bowl of Suganya's bold, spicy Japanese Udon Tofu Soup is just what you need. Of course, since it's made with a lemongrass and ginger infused miso broth and chewy udon noodles, you'll be making it well after you've recovered.
What's not to love about a warm bowl of comforting lentil soup? There's even more to love about Ashley's Choklay's Tibetan Lentil Soup since it's made with quick-cooking red split lentils and seasoned with bold cumin and coriander.
Andrea is longing for the balmy weather that Virginia had a couple of weeks ago. Instead, she's staying dry inside while the chilly rain falls outside. And is there anything better than soup to warm your bones on a windy, wet day? Nope. That's why Andrea made a batch of her hearty, delicious Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup with Five Peppers and Ham.
Anna reminds us that osteoporosis is often referred to as the "silent disease" since so many afflicted people do not realize they have it. In fact it's both shocking and sad that in Australia, someone is admitted to the hospital with an osteoporotic fracture every 8 minutes. So Anna is vigilant about eating well and shares a recipe for nutritious and elegant Cauliflower Soup with White Truffle Oil.
Pixie has been making her colorful Mexican Bean Salad for years. No wonder, it's is all about ease and versatility. Mix beans with your choices of healthy veggies and spices to create a comforting, delicious, and nutritious go-to-meal.
Ivy and her family celebrated Easter in full fashion--they even roasted a lamb on a spit in their garage! Like many cooks who create lavish feasts, Ivy had lots of leftovers, especially eggs. So she added them to her hearty and nutritious Spring Salad.
No one has to tell Maggie to eat her greens cause she loves 'em all, especially kale. After growing an exceptionally robust crop, Maggie couldn't get enough kale and white bean soup. Now that the warm weather is coming, she'll be enjoying her light and cool Kale and White Bean Salad.
Elly is giving osteoporosis a one-two punch with her calcium packed Santa Fe Chicken Salad. Believe it or not, one serving of this salad provides nearly 40% of your daily recommended calcium needs! Of course, you won't eat it just because of its impressive calcium content, you'll eat it because it tastes so good.
Dhanggit says, "I think there is no secret to a healthy long life but good diet, exercise, healthy living and lots of happy thoughts." Adding her healthy Lentil and Feta Cheese Salad with peppery arugula and sugary beets wouldn't hurt either.
Diva is taking a little break from traditional English sweets to get in touch with her Chinese roots. That's lucky for us since she shares a brilliantly colorful and flavorful Cold Tofu Salad with Spicy Oriental Topping that can be made in 6 seconds! (Even Rachel Ray can't whip up something that quickly!)
Katie's Salad with Spinach, Ham, Avocado, and Pasta will surely be a crowd-pleaser at your next your party or bbq. With hearty ham, creamy avocado, and chewy pasta, the only problem you'll have is running out of it too quickly!
Who doesn't love summertime produce? For Laureli, basil, more than any other herb, is the surest sign of summer. And with the warm weather rolling through Michigan, Laureli has already planted basil in her garden, which she'll use all summer, especially in her refreshing and healthy Soba Noodle Vegetarian Salad.
Sarah gave herself a challenge: transform healthy but ho-hum brown rice into something exciting. She has succeeded beautifully with her Brown Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Garbanzo Beans. Nothing ho-hum here.
Beginner's luck or the polenta touch? Smita's delicious Parmesan Polenta Rounds make a simple and satisfying week night meal. After one taste of these rich and creamy polenta rounds, you'll never want to go to a restaurant for it again. The verdict: Smita has the polenta touch.
Fran knows only too well the risks of osteoporosis because sadly she has been diagnosed with osteopenia, a pre-osteoporsosis condition marked by the beginning of bone loss. So Fran is vigilant about getting an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D in her meals, like this simple-to-make, deliciously creamy Polenta with Parmesan.
Kate thinks grains are great. You can take her word for it because Kate knows what she's talking about. Millet is a delicate, mild flavored grain that is slowly gaining recognition in the US, and with recipes like Kate's colorful, crunchy Millet Salad with Corn and Peppers, it is sure to become as popular as quinoa in no time.
As a polenta purist, I'm usually skeptical about getting too fancy with it. But after seeing Rachel's amazing recipe for Polenta-Quinoa Sticks, I'm hooked. She takes the ultimate Italian comfort food, combines it with protein-rich quinoa, and form sticks, which she pan-fries until crisp, then smothers in gooey mozzarella and spicy marinara sauce. This is pure deliciousness.
Suzana has taken quinoa-- the mother of all healthy grains-- and made calcium and protein rich Tuna Quinoa Muffins. These savory muffins are as attractive as they are nutritious. They make an ideal addition to any brunch buffet as well as a satisfying meal with a hearty bowl of soup or a salad.
Nina illustrates simplicity and elegance with her Yogurt Cheese and Beetroot dish. Creamy, rich yogurt cheese is paired with earthy beetroot and drizzled with olive oil, fresh thyme, and orange blossom honey. Lovely.
Everyone loves a 2-fer, right? Then you'll love Tigerfish's post because she offers a 2-fer of delicious Asian vegetables. Make either water spinach or Spicy Long Beans in her rich, garlic-y shrimp sauce. Then again, why not make both?
You'll appreciate the ease and deliciousness of Sangeeth's Vegetarian Delight. A healthy medley of vegetables are lightly cooked with eggs and seasoned with coriander. Don't eat eggs? No worries. Sangeeth suggests substituting creamy yogurt instead.
When, like Cheryl, you discover that you have osteopenia (a pre-cursor to osteoporosis) in your '20's, you realize pretty quickly how important it is to eat calcium-rich foods. It's easy to do when the food is as delicious as Cheryl's Vegetable Medley with Brazil Nut Butter. Plus it's gluten free!
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Where's the humanity for Cheney? (You're supposed to suffer the vanquished gracefully, not keep piling on.)
We ought to be more humane when it comes to our politics, at least on those occasions when doing so costs so little of us.
Or maybe I'm just full of weepy goodwill after seeing Loretta Lynn sing in Denver last night.
The Denver Post editorial page gave guarded, minimal props last week to former Vice President Dick Cheney following his reasonable and humane statements about gays and gay marriage.
We also gave similarly guarded praise to the former veep for his admission that the Bush administration had no real evidence connecting Iraq to 9/11.
Though we dinged Cheney for waiting eight years to come out as a reasonable guy, and we took pains to point out his statements didn't erase our negative views about his endorsement of such things as so-called enhanced interrogation techniques, some reaction has been markedly uncharitable.
One commenter said Cheney was "Satan's right hand guy."
Others said he should never get any slack – ever!
Cheney often filled me with fear and loathing during the failed prior administration. Not at all originally, I often referred to him as Dr. Strangelove.
But Cheney's support of his gay daughter and of gays in general who wish to marry is worthy of at least a polite nod.
Here's a shout-out to the haters: That's the plain truth!
What does it hurt to admit that?
The progressives won. What do they have to worry about now? Cheney's not presently a threat to them.
Screaming at bested opponents, heaping scorn and derision on them even when they make a bit of sense, only makes those doing the screaming look like terribly sore winners.
Further, the behavior risks losing moderates and independents who otherwise might want to see it your way now that you're with the victorious party.
And yes, there are plenty of wing-nut conservatives who engage in the same behavior when they're on top. Plenty!
We've got way too many haters out there poisoning useful debate.
Folks ought to be better than that. Our public discourse on matters political would be the better for it.
Or maybe I'm just high on life after an evening with Loretta.