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Big Daddy Rock Rear Plus Bumper
and Tire Rack
By Vernon Brandt
I got lucky - sort of - and no, not that way. My '99 TJ got rear ended. Molly and I were both in the Jeep when it happened. I was stopped and the Toyota truck that hit me was going 75 mph or better. Molly and I are fine. The '99 was not so good. Yeah, I had lots of heavy bracing in the cage and underneath but, still, that was a hit. The frame was so bad that I was going to need a new one.
How'd I get lucky? Besides the fact that my dog and I are fine, I got to go buy a new Jeep and start over. In addition, I get a chance to try some new products!
Rear bumpers can be important. Seems as though everyone and their dog has an idea for a rear bumper. Furthermore, many 'wheelers actually like to make their own. I'm not that good of a welder, I don't have a lot of free time, and I wanted a product from someone that does have experience making things and does know what they're doing. I also wanted something that was simple. I really did just want some thing that I could bolt on and then trust to do the job. I also wanted something just a little different and unique. Here comes Big Daddy Offroad!
I've heard the name "Big Daddy Offroad" and had seen some of the products, so I jumped at the chance to preview their newest offering, the Rock Rear Plus Bumper and Tire Carrier. This is their newest rear bumper that was made to replace the "Rock" bumper.
The bumper came in one box and the tire carrier in a second box. Somewhere between North Carolina and Colorado the tire carrier box got a large hole in it. I got lucky again. The folks at Big Daddy actually package all of the small bolts and brackets and things in a box all their own, so no parts were lost. I have had other similar products where they just throw the loose bags-o-bolts into the box without much thought. Had that been the case here, more than likely, the things needed would not have been there. It's a small thing and I'm sure it's an expense to the folks at Big Daddy, but it meant a great deal to me to not have to chase down parts for a new bumper that I was excited about getting on the Jeep right away.
As with any project, it's always more fun with a friend. I got lucky last year when Rockcrawler.com staffer, Shawn Pagan moved to my area. He's a real talent, a nice guy, and was fine with coming over for the install.
We unboxed the bumper and carrier and, to my delight, found that there really is not much to this installation. The folks at Big Daddy have really thought well of whom they want to make this bumper for. In business talk; they know their target market well. This whole system is designed for ease of installation and long-lasting durability.
The first thing Shawn said was "nice powder coating," and it is. The product is made to last. I noticed that there were some parts that looked to unique to Big Daddy items, meaning not off-the-shelf. The hinge, the latch, the catch, even the plate that the tire mounts to was unique. In the pictures you will notice the brass-looking items (actually, all those parts are zinc-plated) are all unique to Big Daddy. They actually make all the parts for these bumpers right there in-house. They don't go buy just any old spindle and hub and then piece it together into a bumper. Each part is made with a purpose in mind. The cool part, though, is that if you ever need bearings, these are standard model numbers and you can go to a parts house and buy those.
There's so much to cover on this bumper! The carrier bearings are in a sealed housing, so there is no need for continual greasing. The unit comes already packed with grease and is ready to go. Most other carriers that I have seen have zerks and need to be cleaned up from time to time. The last carrier I bought needed to be greased at assembly. Sure, most four-wheelers have grease guns, but for the folks out there that do not, it's just another thing that they need to take care of. The fact that it is all sealed means that you'll never have a greasy mess there to collect dirt. Better yet, the elements of weather that harm bearings won't get in.
We read through the instructions. Yes, for most folks the installation is so simple that they will never need to even look at the instructions. We wanted to see if everything was covered, so we did actually read them.
The Bumper
The first step was to read through all of the instructions once before installation!
The bumper itself is very nicely thought out. For the Wrangler Unlimited with their additional length behind the rear tires, I was somewhat worried about the potential to land on boulders with that rear quarter panel. The Rock Rear Plus Bumper actually wraps around under the tub to protect that area. The bumper has a receiver in the middle and two D-ring tabs welded into the bumper right where the bumper mounts to the frame, which would be the strongest location on the bumper. These things are beefy - I mean they are fully-boxed steel bumpers.
The Rock Rear Plus Bumper also comes with posts for corner protection. With my '99 I did manage to get into a couple of places that just caught my corner guards and since I have yet to get corner guards for this Unlimited, and the fact that I now have more rig following behind me, I like the idea of those posts. Maybe on this Jeep I'll even be able to keep the license plate bracket in better shape.
I noted something about the receiver on the bumper. Some receiver pins do not fit in the pin hole, as the hole is very tight. The good side of this is that you won't have the loose slop that some receivers have. The down side is that you might need to be particular about which pin you use.
Big Daddy supplies short bolts for fastening the frame stiffeners to the frame. You need to be nimble fingered to get those nuts in there and onto the bolt.
The Tire Carrier
A nice thing about the Big Daddy instructions is that right up front you get a parts list to compare against the parts that actually arrived. I always recommend going over this list before you actually start the work in case something is missing.
One of the coolest things that I liked about Big Daddy is that the tire carrier (which does have many small parts) comes almost fully assembled. You will notice in the picture of when we first un-boxed the items that the pivot is not something that you will need to put together. Again, I'm sure that it takes extra time at the factory for them to do the assembly, but I appreciate not having to learn how to assemble the device.
The first step in the instructions for the tire carrier is to remove the diamond plate trim pieces (if installed).
You can buy the bumper and carrier separately. If you do purchase just the bumper, Big Daddy includes some trim pieces to cover the holes in the bumper that are there for the installation of the tire carrier. It's just one more little thing that the folks at Big Daddy do differently.
The next step is to drop the carrier into its' respective holes on the bumper. This is the point where Shawn and I noticed something was different. The Big Daddy carrier is hinged on the left instead of the right as are most other bumpers that we have seen. The reason for this is so that when the carrier is open, the Jeep tailgate does not bang against the carrier. For some, the idea of saving the paint and the tailgate from damage is a nice feature.
The thing that I like about the left hinge is that, traditionally, all TJ's seem to sag on the right rear spring. With the additional weight of the open carrier it really leans. Not so with the Big Daddy set up, since the weight shifts to the driver's side.
The tolerance of the spindle shaft and the hole in the bumper is nice and snug, we needed just the right amount of pressure to get the pivot base in place. We installed the carriage bolt and moved on to the next step.
We rotated the carrier to its closed position and put the carriage bolts in their respective holes on the closure end and checked to make sure that the screw pin operated correctly.
All fit perfectly and we tightened everything down.
Oddly, that's where the instructions stopped. We still needed to mount the part of the carrier that actually holds the tire. No big deal, though, as it pretty much fits only one way and there is a choice of bolt locations for adjustment toward or away from the vehicle. There is also a choice of bolt patterns for 5 on 4.5 or 5 on 5.5 wheels. We made all the choices that suited us and that was it for the install.
Again, the things that impressed me were how well the whole system is made and how easily it all goes together. You really do not need the instructions, but you should always read them anyway.
Some other things we noticed:
It did not take us very long to install all of this and we were even taking pictures and swapping stories as we went along. It seems that from start to finish that it really should take no longer then an hour to an hour and a half for the complete installation.
We thought we were finished and I called Big Daddy the following day for some follow-up questions on why they did certain things, what we noticed, tell me more about this and that, and that sort of thing. In the process, I learned that there was a Hi-Lift jack carrier that was just being finished to add to the mix. I happen to have a Hi-Lift and have never had a satisfactory way to carry the thing. I have seen other carriers that have tried to address the Hi-Lift and have had limited success. So, Big Daddy sent me the bracket to add to my setup.
Installing the Hi-Lift bracket involves removing the bolts from the adjustable tire holder and then placing the jack mount holder over the tire holder, reinserting the bolts and tightening them up.
You get two long carriage bots that go into the jack holder and you tighten those to the holder and then install the jack by placing the jack over the bolts and securing with some large wing nuts.
Again, this was all well thought out and simple. The jack fit well and snugged up nicely to the tire so there should not be any rattle. I did make sure that my cotter pin on the Hi-Lift base was secure and I used a strap to make sure that the handle of the jack was secure.
While installing the jack holder I did notice that when tightening the jam nut that holds the carriage bolt in place, it is a good idea to use a Crescent wrench to keep from bending the holder.
My personal thoughts on this bumper carrier arrangement are that the designers thought it out well and that whoever buys these units will love the ease of installation and the quality and fit.
I have already been stopped by folks around here wondering who made the bumper. One of the folks asking was the long time owner of a local 4x4 shop in Ft. Collins.
I'm going to give this a long-term test over many of the hardest trails in the country so stay logged on to Rockcrawler.com and feel free to contact me along the way.
Vernon Brandt is very active in the Colorado four-wheeling community. When he's not busy building and trailing his Jeep, he's building homes and spinning country music on Windsor, Colorado's K99.1FM. Listen to Vernon on Sundays from 8-10pm Mountain. Vernon's show is also streamed live on the web at www.k99.com
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20th Century Fox has released the first Logan trailer. The film is inspired by Mark Millar's Old Man Logan comic, and sees Hugh Jackman reprise his career-making role as Logan a.k.a Wolverine one last time. Details on the plot are still scarce, but we know that Boyd Holbrook plays the villainous leader of The Reavers, while previous images teased a desolate, Western setting, and a cryptic message that seems to reflect the current state of mutant affairs: "Where are all the mutants?"
One thing's for certain from this debut trailer: the R-rated Logan is going to be the bleakest X-Men movie yet. The trailer is accompanied by Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" to incredibly emotional results, as the film reveals a world in which mutants are nearly extinct, Professor X is very sickly, and Logan is no longer healing. Key to the story appears to be a young girl who is "very much like" Logan, so one has to wonder if the film is introducing a young X-23 (i.e. Wolverine's successor). Regardless, this is an incredibly effective trailer, with evocative visuals and a hardened, rough veneer, and I can't wait to see how Jackman closes out his time with this iconic character.
Check out the Logan trailer below. The film also stars Patrick Stewart (reprising his role of Professor Charles Xavier), Stephen Merchant, Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and Dafne Keen. Logan opens March 3, 2017.
And here's the U.K. version, which has a couple of extra NSFW shots.

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I enjoyed the first day of Dreaming 08 after attending the cocktail party the night before. The trade exhibition was launched with a group of local school children drumming. They were Drum Atweme who are Town Camp kids between 7 and 13 years of age who perform around town under the tutelage of Peter Lowson who is the Youth Services Coordinator at Tangentyere Council
As usual the conference was a great opportunity to network and catch up with old and new colleagues.
It was good to meet people I had only communicated with via email or telephone.
Terence Harrison from Royal Melbourne was on such person
Also Ruth Sladek from Flinders University was another and I think we all appreciated her presentation and the work she has being doing.
I even met keynote speaker Loriene Roy from the USA, here in the middle with the Mayor of Alice Springs,Damien Ryan and the Executive Director of ALIA Sue Hutley
Jenny Paradiso , now with Ex Libris was another I caught up with.
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City of Detroit at night – lit up and looking like candy.
The "Nissan Gm" Headquarters ? ? Hahahaha !
The Ambassodor Bridge lit up and spanning the Staits of Detroit. Streaks of light are pleasure boats strolling by during the 30 second time lapse photo.
Steel mills on Zug Island hard at work, expelling…Jeez I dunno – Zug ?
Earlier that evening, fading sunlight illuminates the abandoned Fisher Body Plant # 21 turning it bright red.
Green's Open Pit BBQ….
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Those shots of the skyline are really nice. It reminds me of when I used to work at the RenCen. The views of Windsor, the ships, and the Ambassador Bridge were great, especially during sunsets. You should head over to the Coach Insignia restaurant (top of the center tower), and take some of your expert shots from there.
Green's was my favorite, I sure do miss it!
Thank you for the great images that often evoke wonderful memories…


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On a plane trip last weekend, I passed the time refreshing myself on python plugins for Maya. I wrote a plugin that generates "star shape" polygon meshes, with some input attributes to control the shape and mesh density.
For folks who know how to write plugins in the C++ API, the python API for Maya is a fairly straightforward conversion. For Python users, it's tricky since it forces you to think of things in a C++ sort of way.
It took me about a day, counting some time after my flight when I got back. The hardest part was getting the faces wired up to the vertex positions correctly, and getting the UVs assigned.
This is a quick way to create some quad meshes centered around a split of various sizes. You can control how "pointy" the star is, by controlling how far out the "antipoint" concave points extend.
The points are UV mapped, so that each grid that makes up one of the points spans from UV 0-1. You can map a texture to each point grid that way. One idea for expansion of this plugin is to add a choice to UV map each face. UV mapping the entire shape is easy enough to do through the createUVs menu with a planar map that I don't think there's a need to add it to this plugin.
Control for the mesh rests in four easy attributes:
Radius: Distance from the center to the tip of one of the points
Radius Ratio: Ratio between the distance to the antipoints and the distance to the point.
C Sections: Number of Sections around the Circumference.
R Sections: Number of Sections Radially away from the origin.
So, here's the file. starShapeNode.py.zip
Unzip it into your maya/scripts/ directory, and run this example script (that is also included in the file).
import maya.cmds as cmds
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Father Lombardi: "Blessed" be the Internet
VATICAN CITY, MAY 19, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The director of the Vatican press office is affirming the importance of the Internet as a tool for delivering the Gospel message to people in many different situations.
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi stated this Monday at the Westminster diocesan seminary in an address to media professionals on the occasion of World Communications Day, which will be celebrated Sunday.
The priest underlined Benedict XVI's call to reach out to the "digital generation," a press release from the bishops' conference of England and Wales reported today.
In the address, published on the Web site of the Catholic Communications Network, Father Lombardi noted the importance of using "traditional technologies and forms of communication" that are "still necessary to serve a large part of humanity."
"At the same time," he added, "we cannot but be attentive to the direction in which communications are moving nor can we allow ourselves to fall out of touch with the latest advancements in the world of communications."
Drawing on his experience as a Vatican spokesperson, he recalled recent criticisms by the media against the Pope, including his "Regensburg discourse, the bishop Williamson affair, or the controversy over [his] statements regarding condoms and the spread of HIV and AIDS in Africa."
"It is a mistake to think that we ought to avoid debate," he stated. "We must always seek to conduct debate in a way that leads to a better understanding of the Church's position -- and we must never get discouraged."
Father Lombardi referenced recent changes in social communications, noting that the Internet has multiplied the number of voices spreading information. In this environment, he said, it is important to "maintain sound points of reference in the flow of communications in the world."
He highlighted the Pontiff's message for World Communications Day, stating: "The Pope knows that the Church will be an efficacious presence in the world that is taking shape only to the extent that she succeeds in keeping the truths of the faith in close touch with the emerging culture and the younger, growing generations. This is why he puts such emphasis on relationships."
The challenge in keeping a strong presence in the culture, the press office director noted, is focusing not only on content distribution, but "greater and greater interactivity."
He challenged the media professionals, saying: "In our service to the Church, we need to be constantly asking ourselves whether the limits and defects of our own communications skills in any given moment are making it more difficult for others to understand the Church's message, so that they reject it, or whether the message itself is being rejected, even though it has been understood -- or precisely because it has been understood."
The Jesuit continued: "We cannot fool ourselves into thinking that a perfect communications strategy could ever make it possible for us to communicate every message the Church has to offer in a way that avoids contradiction and conflict.
"Truth be told, success in this sense would be a bad sign -- at the very least, it would indicate ambiguity or compromise, rather than authentic communication."
The goal, Father Lombardi said, is to "further the construction of a culture of respect, of dialogue and friendship, and to place the immense potential of contemporary communications in the service of communion in the Church and of the unity of the whole human family."
The priest closed with a memory of a moment in which he worked to televise a youth gathering with Pope John Paul II, so that other European cities could take part through two-way satellite links.
After the Pontiff exchanged greetings with the young people in other cities, he exclaimed: "What a marvelous thing is this television! I can see and speak with my young people in Krakow as though they were right here. Blessed be television!"
Father Lombardi affirmed that despite "all the terrible, awful things that television does," it can be used for good, to create communion, and "it can truly be blessed."
This is our vocation, he stated, "to make sure that the press, the radio and television are tools and paths toward blessedness."
The priest challenged his listeners to work harder "so that we might be able to say with greater and greater conviction: the Internet is truly blessed!"


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Today my phone arrived and I decided to try 100% wireless restore. I.e. not plug in to my computer with iTunes and only restore from the latest iCloud backup. I was amazed at how well it worked. All I had to do was switch my SIM over to the new phone and put in my wifi password and apple account details and in minutes it was ready to start being used.
The first thing I had to do after that was enter a new lock screen PIN, which it prompted me to do. Then it asked for my apple id again (not sure why it did not use what I entered earlier). Then it prompted me for some Google Apps accounts passwords so I had to set up some new application specific passwords. This re-entering of passwords I have seen before when going from a 3GS to 4. It seems the backup keys the passwords against the hardware for security. Makes sense.
To set up the application specific passwords I had to use the Google Authenticator app. Unfortunately at this point it has not finished downloading and installing all the apps. So I clicked on the app and it jumped to the front of the download queue. A moment later I ran it only to find it had not copied over the 2-factor account details, of which I have 5. Mildly annoying. I guess it's the same reason as the passwords; security. So I had to choose SMS me the number and I was in. I will finish setting up the authentication later.
But that was about the only niggle I had. All the settings for everything has migrated, all apps, all icon positions and folders, all messages, all pictures - even my open safari tabs, my tiny tower, and my cut the rope progress! Very slick.
I tell you this cloud stuff. It's the future man! LAN is so last millennium.
Next I wanted my music and went to the wireless iTunes sync. It said... To sync music wirelessly... plug in... and choose wifi sync. Oh well. After I had done that it started to copy them over automatically, via wi-fi. This was taking some time so I just plugged it back in again and let it copy over at USB speeds.
I wanted to play with Siri, so I turned it on and had the following conversation:
"What time is it?"
"It's 8pm"
"Will it rain tomorrow?"
"There is no rain forecast for Southampton tomorrow."
"What time does my last appointment finish tomorrow?"
"Your last appointment tomorrow ends at 5.30pm."
"What should I buy my wife for Christmas?"
"Sorry, I don't understand "What should I buy my wife for Christmas?", shall I search the web?"
"Why not?"
"Why not what?"
"**** ***"
"Sorry I don't understand "4Q"""**** ***"
"Daniel, I don't understand "4Q"""Now you're getting cheeky!"
"If you insist.""You're funny!"
"Ha! I'm glad you think so."
I am going to have so much fun with this!


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Quins arrived without a full complement of players and were helped by their hosts. During the opening salvos Tregaron tried too hard as they forced the last pass instead of playing a simple game. Once the first try was scored they settled into a pattern and by half time the game was won with a bonus point. The first try was a good one as youngster Rhydian Jones, playing on the left wing, finished off a good back line move. Gwion Phillips at 10, converted well. The second try was scored by flanker Rhydian Davies as he burst through the defence from the 22 meter line. The third try was one for the forwards as a driving maul crossed the while wash, it was prop Dorian Pugh who touched down. Phillips added the extra points. Phillips in fact kicked ten out of eleven conversions in the match, which is a record at the school field by all accounts. The last try of the first half was another excellent one, No.8 Hopkin Matthews tracked his outside backs to score in the corner. The youngster was the pick of both teams with his clever running lines and excellent support play. The second half was highly entertaining as a total of ten tries were scored by both teams, another seven from the hosts and three to the Pembrokeshire outfit. Tries were scored at regular intervals as the game opened up. Pugh and … scored another two each to complete their individual hat tricks. Full back Dilwyn Harries, scrum half Nathan Lloyd and reserve Arwel Jones added one each. For the Quins Josh Bosswel, Jack Davies and Sam Richards scored tries and Ben Hathaway kicked one conversion. The Tregaron hierarchy are grateful for Aberystwyth RFC to allow some of their players to play under permit for them and the performances of Phillips and Matthews were invaluable in this contest.
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After a long, cold winter many of us need to lose a few pounds to get ready for the fast approaching bikini season. We know that dairy, carbs and sugar make us gain weight. But we need something naughty to look forward to and fantasize on… Personally, I am unable to crack my sweet tooth. I wanted something to replace my winter German Chocolate Cake obsession with that would give me multiple benefits. I finally hit upon it.
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Your Skin Will Glow if You Eat These 10 Foods Routinely!
You can spend as much as you like on expensive creams and procedures. However, these foods will re-vitalize your skin from the inside out for a lot less money. No need to buy them all at the same time and remember to eat what you cut into as quickly as possible – before the fruit or vegetable oxidizes… So get the golden glow of a goddess and take this list to the grocery store!
The Divine Benefits of Coconut Oil, Be a Goddess – Eat Coconut Oil
Are you one of those people who hasn't bought a jar of coconut oil yet? Are you stuck on the idea that coconut oil is a saturated fat? If the answers to these questions are yes, then you have failed to do your research!
Coconut oil is almost 90 percent saturated fat, but not all sat fats are created equal. "The saturated fat in coconut oil is mostly lauric acid, a medium-chain saturated fatty acid that appears to have a more neutral effect on heart health when compared to longer-chain saturated fats found in meats and dairy products," says Wendy Bazilian, R.D., author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet.
This makes sense considering citizens of nations that consume prodigious amounts of coconut products, such as Sri Lanka, have lower rates of heart disease than Americans. Some research even suggests that coconut oil can paradoxically improve cholesterol numbers by revving up enzymes in the body that breakdown fats. Continue reading
The Skin-Firming Anti-Aging Smoothie that is Like Drinking Sex (I'm not kidding)
Grey skies and cold weather getting you down? Has your love life dwindled to romantic comedies with slappable characters? Are your kids making your hair grey? Feel like you need a little boost but you're off the rock star diet? Well grab your shopping bag ladies because this simple smoothie made every root on my head rear forward like a lion opening its mouth to roar. I was full, electric, horny and energized all at once. When I left my apartment I positively BOUNCED along the street and found myself winking at everyone – men and women of all ages. This smoothie is a drug you can safely get addicted to that doesn't require a huge budget or a dealer. Drink it and you will feel infected with joy and a desire to spread it!
Now – don't you want to know what was in that smoothie? Continue reading
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Ghee vs. Butter
For years, my yogi friends have been talking about the magic of ghee. Frankly, I was only ever half listening to the conversation – until recently when I became obsessed with buckwheat pancakes. That obsession could take up another article but suffice it to say that for the past 4 weeks I have been having a pancake a day – and it's now one of the main reasons I get out of bed. I could not resist having butter with my pancake but every day as I slathered it on I began to wonder – is this healthy? Are my thighs exploding? My pants have been feeling a little tight lately…
During a weekend prowl of the most expensive grocery store in Geneva – Globus – I came across a jar of ghee. It cost $20 and yes – I bought it. After spreading it on my pancake this morning, I can report: I am hooked. (Although for $20 I think I can make it myself…) A little research brought me to this fascinating article by Delia Quigley:
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A Mouth-Watering Anti-Aging and Anti-Inflammatory Meal You Can Make in 15 Minutes
I found this online and had to make it! Delicious and your skin will glow like a pregnant woman after you eat it!
Raw Sweet Potato Salad with Curry Almond Sauce is a unique and refreshing salad that is perfect for those hot summer days when you can't bear to turn on the oven or stove. I was skeptical the first time I tried a raw sweet potato salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. Raw sweet potatoes have a great crunch and fresh flavor that is far from starchy.
Sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene which our body converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that boosts the immune system, keeps the skin healthy and maintains eye health. Sweet potatoes are high in antioxidants and lower the potential health risks associated with heavy metals and free radicals as they pass through our digestive tract. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and are great for people with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Continue reading
Cranberries – a Superfood You Never Really Considered
Most women think that cranberries are useful only for helping eradicate or prevent UTI infections. But the health benefits of cranberries are far more wide-ranging and even a tad surprising.
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a small round red colored fruit which is native to America. It typically grows in bogs. If you've ever been in Nantucket you may have seen its extensive bogs. Nantucket is home to some of the largest contiguous cranberry bogs in the world where cranberries have been grown since 1857. American cranberry is one of the only three species of fruit native to North America. The other species are blueberry and bilberry. Cranberry gets its name from "crane-berry" because its stem and flower resemble the head, neck, and beak of a crane.
Cranberries are high in vitamin C and fiber and only 45 calories per cup. In disease-fighting antioxidants, cranberries outrank nearly every fruit and vegetable–including strawberries, spinach, broccoli, red grapes, apples, raspberries, and cherries. They have strong antibacterial effects in the body and eating cranberries prevents viruses and bacteria from attaching itself to the body. Something else to think about before sleeping with someone you don't know well! (While women often drink unsweetened cranberry juice to treat an infection, there's no hard evidence that works.) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding research on the cranberry's effects on heart disease, yeast infections and other conditions, and other researchers are investigating its potential against cancer, stroke and viral infections.
One cup of whole cranberries has 8,983 total antioxidant capacity. Only blueberries can top that: Wild varieties have 13,427; cultivated blueberries have 9,019. Continue reading
Pop a Cherry for Ageless Skin and Other Startling Benefits
I have been eating literally pounds of cherries in the past few weeks and because my skin looks more fabulous than usual I started did a little bit of research – and ran out to buy some more!
Cherry season is NOW and once you read the below you won't want to miss out on the chance to eat as many as possible while you can. Aim for organic as always.
A member of the plum family, most commercial cherries are derived from just two species: the sweet – or wild cherry – known as Prunus Avium, and the sour cherry, known as Prunus Cerasus.
Cherries have been used as a medical aid since the 1950′s to treat gout sufferers, since their ability to reduce uric acid in the blood improves symptoms significantly. But as studies into this bright juicy berry advance, more and more is being discovered about how cherries can improve our health: Continue reading
Eat Strategically: 11 Foods that Clean Your Body Naturally
Every time I choose what I am going to eat I ask myself: what can this food give back to me? If the answer is nothing (as is the case with processed foods, white starches, sugar etc.) I won't eat it. I try to always eat strategically which is why educating oneself about food is the first step to anti-aging and better immunity.
Our bodies have a natural detox system that gets rid of toxins that it accumulates from foods and the environment. Help your body work efficiently by regularly indulging in foods that help clean it. We cannot always control our environment and food that is tasty AND detoxifies is an excellent method for battling free radicals, cell decay etc. The below are 11 natural foods that help your body eliminate toxins. Continue reading


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Signed: Issen Yoshikazu ga (一川芳員画)
Publisher: Maruya Jinpachi (Marks 294 - seal 08-088)
Date seal: 1860, 6th month
Related links: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The Achenbach Foundation; Google map - Osaka Bay - Daimotsu is right off of Amagasaki; Tokyo Metropolitan Library;
The Battle of Dannoura in 1185 was the final confrontation between the forces of the Taira (Heike) and Minamoto (Genji) families. Led by the young warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the naval battle ended in a decisive victory for the Minamoto clan. The opposing leader, Taira no Tomomori (1151-1185) committed suicide and his several thousand men were drowned, along with the child emperor Antoku. Later dramatizations and narratives, beginning with The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari) became widely familiar, and the historical story was embellished further through following centuries.
This triptych shows a popular scene of later legend, when, out for revenge, the ghosts of the the vanquished Taira forces rise up in a storm as Minamoto heroes cross the sea. If you click on this image and enlarge it you will see several of those ghostly figures hidden among the waves in the left-hand panel.
Use the zoom tool to see the ghost of Tomomori (知盛) riding atop the waves on the right-hand panel. You will also see some of his ghostly army lower down. Also, there are those strange free-floating flames which mean that something otherworldly is happening.
Daimotsu Bay is in the northeast part of Osaka Bay right off the area of Amagasaki. To see this location click on the Google map link above.
A friend of ours observed while viewing this triptych that the sail is being driven by a wind coming from our right while the waves are being driven by winds from our left. That adds to the ghostly nature of this scene.


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|PLEASE NOTE: Entry to the 20km and 36km events requires you to have demonstrated a certain level of endurance running achievement. See the FAQs/Info section of the website for details.
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|Sunday 7am 36km Run. Set out with the 20kers, but get the magic of Mount Rosea too.
Age limit:18+
|Full Impact 20 km run on the Sunday 7am.
See major icons such as the Elephant's Hide, Grand Canyon, The Pinnacle and descend around Sundial Peak.
Look at the elevation profile if you think this is just another half marathon effort. Age limit:18+
|Flatter, shorter option at 2pm Saturday.Mixture of trail and path. Gives you time to drive out, get set up and get a run in. Open to all ages.
|Flat-ish, shortest option at 1pm Saturday.Open to all ages.
|Two Seatings. 5pm-7pm and 7pm-11pm
Spirit of Punjab. 161-163 Grampians Rd. Halls Gap. Sunday Night. August 21st.
Use the Extras Facility to buy tickets.
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I want to start posting a Glitzburgh "Photo of the Day" – But today, it's too tough to call.
First, Lady GaGa wears some mighty-interesting (and UNCOMFORTABLE) shoes to an airport in Japan. Her expensive Hermes bag has a message to her fans saying she "loves her little monsters" and she strikes her signature pose just days after proclaiming celibacy and encouraging her fans to do the same. All that aside, WHO WEARS THOSE shoes?? LOL
Second up – Our Steelers Quarterback "Big Ben" Roethlisberger goes on national television to tell us that he is NOT a rapist….looking like this??
VERY glad that he "cleaned up" for his meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell today. The Steelers should consider suspending him just for that hair-do. Benny-boy: didn't you get the memo? Mullet-free is the way to be since 1991!


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This will be a first for me – as I'm not a 'list' person.
Sure, I was exposed to David Letterman's Top 10 – when I wandered past the TV a decade ago and someone was watching – so I know lists can be quirky, funny and sarcastic (all admirable qualities, I might add). I've noticed these qualities have carried over into the blog-world (for example) but lists are traditionally – just not…me.
But what the hell…I'll give it a go – what do I have to lose except my self-respect?
Go ahead…say it. I know you wanna…
I have a Kindle.
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I also have an Amazon Prime account – one of the perks of which is the Kindle First program. Each month or so, I get an email from Amazon with 4 books to choose from which are soon to be released to the general public, and Amazon lets me read one of these books for free. I'm always up for free literature.
Normally, I pick something science-fiction, fantasy, paranormal or thriller – as those are the genres I enjoy the most.
This month – Amazon allowed us to pick 2 of the 4, instead of just a single…but the only thing close to my favorite genres was a ghost-story. So, on a whim, I also selected a contemporary romance.
This shall henceforth be known as Mistake #1
I haven't read a contemporary bodice-ripper for decades – not since I got bored with the never-changing flowery phrasing and formulaic plots spun out over and over again. I did indulge in paranormal romances when they first hit the shelves, as they were a fresh take on an old style – but even they quickly fell into rote patterning. After all, how often do wolves, vampires or psychics find themselves in a meet&f*ck situation?
Anyone can write a contemporary romance – all you need is the right combination of words to inflict on your reading audience. To find these phrases…all you need to do is read one.
It doesn't matter how you pick your template – close your eyes and grab a spine, consult the psychic down the street, ask your Facebook friends for a good title, etc… – I guarantee that within the pages of your selected reading material the 'romance combination' will be displayed.
You'd think, given the 20 or so odd years it's been since I picked up a trashy novel, that someone would have come up with at least a few phrases that haven't been done to death.
Here are the worst offenders:
10-Velvet Shaft/Pillar of Manhood/Pulsing Length
OK – so my first pick is three phrases…and I could have added a shit-ton more, mostly references to swords, pikes, daggers, or other weapons of warmongering. You know what I NEVER see this dangly bit of male flesh called? A Penis.
I have to ask the romance authors of the world: what is wrong with calling the 'Throbbing Python of Love' a Penis? It's not some mystical talisman or magical weapon – it's a body part. Granted, it's a body part that's not often shown in public, but every male has one of these tucked into their boxers, so they're pretty damn common.
9-'Smoldering' things
I'm surprised every romance book doesn't come with a complementary pair of oven mitts to safely handle the pages, as everything in this genre has the potential to burst into metaphysical flame. I have to lay the blame for this one squarely on the heads of the Catholic Church – everything in a romance novel is
>Hot< >Steamy< >Smoldering< >Blistering< >Incendiary<
It's painfully obvious these are references to the fire and brimstone landscape of Hell – which is where these novel heroines are destined to go, as they participate -WILLINGLY- in premarital sex.
8-'Chiseled' body parts
I've noticed that every romance hero has the body of a Greek God – hard, solid, precise, and carved from cold marble. From descriptors of 'His chiseled jawline,' down to 'His chiseled, rock-hard abs,' to the 'buns of sculpted steel,' everything on this perfect specimen of manhood is the result of a quick trip down to the statuary. It HAS to be the balance for all that smoldering – cold stone is the only thing that keeps your novel from spontaneous combustion.
6-The Wonder-Wardrobe Ensemble
WAAAAAAAAAAAY too much care is paid to our leading character's wardrobes. Multiple pages of text are dedicated to what they are wearing – everything from Accessories to types of Zippers. Sometimes they dedicate an entire chapter solely to underthings.
(I'll bet THEY never have my brassiere problems…)
I understand wanting to set the scene in the eyes and mind of the reader, but I couldn't tell you how an Armani suit differs from one you can buy at the average Men's Warehouse (aside from the price tag), or what makes a Jimmy Choo shoe a Jimmy Choo shoe.
And why does your average romance starlet (who is usually struggling to make ends meet until her Prince Charming comes along with his rock hard wallet of cold cash to sweep her into the fairytale ending) always have a friend who has this wonder-wardrobe available in her (let's make Barbie jealous) size?
It's every romance character's goal – getting to the gates of paradise with their beloved. Paradise is over-rated. A place where everything's perfect? Nothing goes wrong? Everyone is exquisitely dressed, groomed, and smoldering happily-ever-after?
Take a look at the number of drug rehab centers and celebrity photos of notables in compromising positions, and tell me that having everything you ever wanted at your beck and call equals happiness?
4-Shattering orgasms
I've heard it over and over again (usually when the neighbor-lady has her boyfriend spend the night) – the heroine screams her man's name as her body shatters into a million pieces of blissful release.
Ummm…breaking into little tiny pieces is really BAD for the human body…
It's at the end of every novel. Our heroine is reminiscing with her best friend (the owner of the Wonder-Wardrobe), missing the good times and great sex, but planning to doggedly get on with this thing called life. Our hero, in the meantime, has had an Epiphany. He appears without any prior notice – his apology a ring with a rock so large it has its own gravity well, presented in a dramatic/down on one Armani-clad knee/sober and heartfelt request for the hand of the woman he now realizes he loves. Naturally, our heroine bursts into tears while heaving out a 'yes, yes, yes!' between sobs of gratitude. A cluster of friends will be on standby to cheer, and at least 2 should have a handkerchief which will be pressed delicately to catch the tears of joy.
A more realistic approach would be to knee him in the Pillar of Manhood, and tell him to go f*ck up someone else's life.
2-Oh…and while we're on the 'Heaving' subject…
When I was growing up…heaving was a bad thing. Visions of being far too close to the business end of a toilet are dancing through my head right now (you're welcome…) but in your typical romance novel, the heroine's chest must heave at LEAST once per chapter…more if they're coming up to the big sex scene.
1-And speaking of the big sex scene…
Have these writers ever HAD sex?
Maybe I'm just doing it wrong, but I've NEVER had an encounter half as spectacular as those depicted – blow by blow, every lick, suck, bite, caress, stroke, and orgasm dutifully recorded – in today's romances.
Anyone wanna prove me wrong 😉


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ER: Season 15 - Age of Innocence (Review)
Review by Jack Foley
INDIELONDON singles out notable episodes from our favourite television series for stand-alone reviews. On this occasion we've decided to take a look at each episode of the 15th and final season of ER. On this occasion, it's the eighth episode, entitled Age of Innocence.
What's the story? Gates (John Stamos) goes out looking for a homeless war hero and upsets Sam (Linda Cardellini). Neela (Parminder Nagra)'s med student gets the entire surgical department into a lawsuit. A couple comes into the ER after an attempt was made at burning down their home. Brenner (David Lyons) gets into a fight with a patient, and later confesses a secret to Morris (Scott Grimes).
Why so good? The eighth episode of this landmark season in ER's history continued to underline the quality that has been its hallmark. Age of Innocence was a powerful episode in many ways, but not least because of the central story involving David Lyons' Dr Brenner.
The case began when a woman was rushed into the ER suffering from burns following a fire at her home. Her husband (played by Stephen Spinella) seemed caring, but an early exchange raised flags of concern. He was hiding something.
When the patient's brother later turned up, it emerged that the husband, a teacher named Henry Lotery, had been accused of molesting one of his pupils. The accusation triggered a response from Brenner, who immediately became hostile towards Lotery.
Gates, meanwhile, listed as Lotery explained how he'd been found not guilty of the charges, but his life was in tatters anyway. Later on, however, Lotery came to the assistance of a young girl patient while she was receiving a procedure, and while her mother was absent making a phone call.
Upon seeing Lotery with the girl, Brenner snapped and phsyically intervened, even allowing Mrs Lotery's brother to beat the living daylights out of Henry as the young girl looked on and horrified ER staff attempted to intervene.
With Henry Lotery subsequently requiring urgent medical attention for a possible blown eye, Brenner attempted to calm down. But was his response an over-reaction triggered by a past secret?
It's typical of ER's brilliant writing that the answers were never clear throughout the events that followed… until – that is – Brenner had his moment of confession with Morris and maintained that Lotery was guilty, in spite of his perceived innocence.
In a sting-in-the-tale ending, Brenner confessed about his own experiences at the hands of a predator, while aged 10, as scenes of Lotery befriending the young girl and acquiring her blog address were intercut with his tearful breakdown.
Just as Brenner explained the process of being befriended by such an offender, so Lotery proceeded to tick all the boxes as he appeared warm towards the young girl. It sent a shiver down the spine.
The final scene found Brenner, oblivious to Lotery's most recent advances, locked in a stare with him as Henry sat – apparently hurt – in the hospital room.
Cases involving child abuse are never as clear-cut as they seem, and Age of Innocence showed just how difficult it is to realise a potential predator. Henry Lotery, superbly well played by Spinella), projected innocence. He had even been cleared.
Brenner's emotions, on the other hand, appeared impulsive and rash, especially in light of his hot-headed impulses. We, as viewers, were all duped… and the lasting legacy of the episode was that Lotery had been allowed to "get away", and had even struck up a new "secret" friendship with a potential new victim. We looked at his treatment differently. We felt sick. What of the wife who had stood by him, believing his innocence, and almost paid with her own life as a result?
Maximum credit goes to everyone involved in the episode. Brenner, in particular, succeeded in endearing us to his normally arrogant character even more, while Morris was once again on hand to lend a sympathetic ear and some advice.
Guest star Spinella, meanwhile, did a superb job of manipulating our sympathies. His performance was in no way telegraphed, which made the ending all the more powerful.
And finally, hats off to the writing team of ER, who once again took a hot-button topic and turned it into an emotionally involving and deeply thought-provoking episode.
Read our review of Heal Thyself
What did you think?
David Lyons is the sexiest thing to hit ER since Clooney left. Thanks for highlighting the fact he's a great actor too. This was his episode. About time he got to show more to his rangeHannah Mar 5 #
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text: Coalition Children's Holiday Party a Success Posted on December 22, 2009 by Sarah Murphy On Saturday, December 19th, over 100 children living in shelters joined us for a special holiday party. Set in the beautiful Alhambra Ballroom, located in Harlem. They were welcomed with goodie bags, a face painter, a professional DJ playing the latest hits, and characters from their favorite shows and movies. After a full lunch, the kids got a visit from Santa, where they each got to sit on his lap and were handed their own present. The Coalition would like to extend a special thanks to all of those who donated toys and funds to help make this extrodinary day a reality. ANSAC Association of Legal Administrators Billie Cohen Hall Capital Partners LLC J.P. Morgan Chase Long Island University New York Life Pillsbury Law Shirley Miranda-Rodriguez St. John's University TATU, Millie Milz Rios, "CC" Scollo, Mark Vigo, and all of the XMEN CREW Toys of Hope United Federation of Teachers Leave a comment


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Everyone has different motivations in life. Some people are motivated by money, their faith or a goal they set for themselves.
Bonner Paddock's motivations aren't so easy to sum up. Born with cerebral palsy and once told that he wouldn't live past the age of 20, Paddock has become an expert at setting goals for himself. Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro? Check. Finish the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii? Check. Write a book? Check.
For living a life that inspires countless people with and without cerebral palsy, and for the way his actions and accomplishments motivate others to push the limits of their potential, Bonner Paddock is the latest recipient of The Oshman Firm's I Define Me Award.
Working Twice as Hard
As a child, Paddock wasn't exactly sure what was wrong with him. He just knew his legs didn't work like the other kids'. He was a frustrated child who sometimes threw tantrums after falling down because his legs weren't keeping up with what his brain wanted them to do. In typical brother fashion, his brothers didn't cut him any slack if he couldn't keep up with whatever they were doing.
In these early days, Paddock realized he had to work twice as hard as others to do the same thing.
Young boys love to play sports, and young Paddock found creative ways to be a valuable member of any team. Whether it was becoming a switch-hitter in baseball, the goalie on the soccer team or a three-point sniper in basketball, he found ways to practice and be included.
"I've got to give Bonner credit," his brother Mike told the Orange County Register. "He never gave up no matter what the doctors said."
It's a good thing he didn't always listen to the doctors. Throughout his childhood, Paddock was given many different diagnoses. All of them were incorrect. Doctors tried to cure his legs with walking therapies, braces, flat-soled saddle shoes and lower-body casts.
On his eleventh birthday, one doctor incorrectly diagnosed Paddock with degenerative syringomyelia, saying that he'd be in a wheelchair by age 15 and dead by 20. Finally, another doctor correctly diagnosed him with cerebral palsy.
Compared to the first diagnosis, this was amazing news to Paddock: "I felt like I got my life back," he recalled.
Learning Not to Hide
Despite his gladness at having a less dire condition than his doctors originally believed, for most of his early adult life, Paddock tried to distance himself from cerebral palsy. He would hide it and use humor to make light of situations that belied his truth. A visit to the Orange County chapter of United Cerebral Palsy ultimately changed his view. His heart was touched by the children there and he soon began competing in races to raise money for charitable causes.
Training for and running in races brought Paddock into a community of people who refused to see cerebral palsy as a limitation, and instead used it to motivate themselves to great things. One such person Paddock met was Steve Roberts, a father who ran on behalf of his son who had cerebral palsy. Paddock and Roberts began training together for the Orange County Marathon to raise funds for United Cerebral Palsy's Life Without Limits center.
Paddock says that Roberts' example "lit a fire" in him. He knew that he could not only move beyond being defined by his condition, but actually use it as a way to help himself and help others. This has led Paddock that led to some truly remarkable exploits…not just for someone with cerebral palsy, but for anyone.
'The Furnace Began to Roar'
In September 2008, Paddock began a weeklong trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro. Much like the father he had met in the racing community, Paddock was climbing the mountain on behalf of those with his condition who couldn't climb. In fact, no one with cerebral palsy had ever summited the mountain unassisted.
The goal of the endeavor was to raise $250,000 to provide therapy for children with cerebral palsy. But the climb also served a deeper purpose for Paddock — to conquer his own fears.
"[The climb] encapsulated all of the things I feared most," he told GrindTV. "With CP, you don't have balance, really, and it affects your equilibrium. It was going to be a huge challenge getting to the summit in the darkness. I knew it wasn't necessarily going to be a suicide mission, but it was really out of my physical realm."
Paddock's book One More Step is a fascinating look at the way trust, determination and even anger can fuel success. In one of the book's most compelling passages, Paddock evocatively describes a crucial moment in his climb, and how he found the strength to go farther than he ever believed he could.
Twenty minutes into the climb, I was already a wreck, my balance off and my legs aching. … Terrified, I began shivering uncontrollably. I shook my numb hands and beat them against my thighs, hoping to get the blood moving. The only warmth I felt was from the burning pain in my ankles and legs. It was clear to me that if things did not improve, I would never make it the six additional hours it would take to get to the summit.
"I may not do this," I mumbled quietly to myself. I thought about what that would mean for everybody who had supported me—my coworkers, my friends, and strangers who had donated to my cause. I thought of Jake Ryan, a four-year-old with cerebral palsy, to whom I'd dedicated my climb, and his family. They had faith in my ability to reach the top of Kilimanjaro. They believed in me. And I couldn't betray that belief.
Somewhere—the hundredth switchback, the thousandth—the pain in my legs blew past anything I had ever known. With each step, my feet and ankles sent shock waves of agony. I wanted to cry, to sit down on a rock and weep. In a haze of frustration, I started to think of everyone who had ever doubted me. Of every jeer and joke. Of every time I was picked last for a team in soccer or basketball. The anger drove me on. I pictured a furnace fueled by these feelings. Throw in some logs.
I remembered getting into a fight in elementary school with a boy who'd teased me for my funny walk. I shouted at him, and he'd punched me in the stomach, knocking me down. I added it to the furnace.
I remembered all those visits to all those doctors. Walk here, bend there, the stab of needles. I remembered all the lies I had told when someone asked me why I was walking differently and all the girls who had probably never liked me because of my stork legs. I remembered those damn casts up to my hips.
The furnace started to roar.
With each step, I heaped another log onto the flame: the scrapes, bruises, broken bones, clumsy falls. The trail got even steeper. Digging my walking poles in, I pushed myself up another step. Then another.
Click here to read more of this selection from One More Step.
The Art of Not Giving Up
After the Mt. Kilimanjaro climb, Paddock could have easily spent the rest of his life telling the story of that triumph. Instead, he set about training for his next mission: completing the Ironman Triathlon. Coached by Ironman legend Greg Welch, Paddock became the first person with cerebral palsy to ever complete sports' toughest one-day event without assistance. (He even entered in the general competition, rather than the physically challenged division of the event.) In the process, he raised more than $700,000 for his OM Foundation, which raises awareness and builds support for early-learning centers for children with cerebral palsy.
Paddock says that completing this second monumental athletic feat was a very different experience from the Mt. Kilimanjaro climb a few years earlier.
"During my climb, I was doing everything from a fear-based place, chasing down the meaning of why I had this disability, still angry with my mom and dad," he told GrindTV. "I hadn't dealt with things in my life."
By contrast, he says, his purpose during the Ironman was based in positivity, strength and personal growth. He wrote in MindBodyGreen:
"More than anything, I thought about how each day perseverance for me began the same way it would have even if I hadn't been training for the race of my life: by getting out of bed and telling the pain that today wasn't going to be the day it would stop me. The art of not giving up is just that, an art. It's a personal creation, as individual as anything that hangs in a museum. It's when things get hard that you learn about who you really are as a person."
After 16.5 hours spent completing the 140-mile race through Kona, Hawaii, Paddock literally leapt over the finish line to an uproar of cheers and waving signs from his multitude of fans.
'It All Starts With Getting Out of Bed'
These days, Paddock continues to work hard on behalf of the cerebral palsy community, inspiring and supporting those with CP and their loved ones as they take on their "personal Ironman" challenges. He is currently organizing a two-year program called the Team Jake Global Challenge. This program encourages anyone in the world to raise money for Team Jake Worldwide by completing a half marathon in 2015 and a full marathon in 2016. There are also events for cyclists.
Meanwhile, both the OM Foundation and One More Step continue to grow in popularity, serving the CP community by strengthening minds and spirits to fight the common perceptions of what people with cerebral palsy are capable of.
When asked how he found the strength to overcome his physical limitations in such spectacular fashion, Paddock says that "how" is the wrong question. He wrote in MindBodyGreen:
"The right question is 'what': What do you do when everything inside you says to stop? What do you do when the challenges of life push you to your limits? It all starts with getting out of bed."
For one person, he adds, running two miles is a hard challenge, while for others it's 10 miles, and for yet others, the distance from the bed to the bathroom is the hardest walk of all. The key is not to compare yourself to anyone else, and not to consider other people's opinion of what you should (or should not) be able to do.
"Focusing on other people might get me over the next hill but it wasn't going to get me across the finish line. Instead I had to run MY race. It was mine and it didn't belong to anyone else. My pace, my goal, my challenge," he wrote.
It's easy to see why we at The Oshman Firm are very proud to highlight Bonner Paddock as our I Define Me award winner for this month.
If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for the way they redefine what it means to have cerebral palsy, feel free to get in touch with us and let us know.


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This example show how to use Shared Variables in CR 8.5
I know it is an old version but the principles can be used in later versions as well.
Objective was to transfer a value from a sub-report into the main report for further calculations.
1. First create the sub-report, and link it to the Main report using the Insert Menu
2. When the link has been setup, insert a new Formula Field
In the new formula field you add a Shared Variable.
Shared NumberVar myTotal :=Sum ({Your.Field})
3. Next you go the Main Report and add as well a new Formula field.
In the new formula field you add reference to the previous Shared Variable, of the sub-report.
Shared NumberVar myTotal;
4. Add the new Formula field in the main report
Keep in mind that you need to add the field in a SECTION BELOW the detailed section of the main report. In order for the variable to grab the values correct.
5. Making calculations using Shared Variables.
You can use the this just like any other field value to make your calculations.
Shared NumberVar myTotal;
If {Your.Field} <> 0 then
myTotal / {Your.Field};
To get the sub-report field properly formatted in your report it's a bit tricky.
Remove the BORDERS and if needed uncheck the Keep Objects Together
Enjoy !!


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@rswannabe wrote:
I can see what you're saying about a hotspot in a larger softbox. I'm curious about how you would add more that one light to a softbox though. Don't they just have one port for a speedlight? As far as the modeling light goes...I guess you just try to keep ambient light to a minimum? Just enough to focus?
They make hotshoe adapters to put multiple speedlights on a stand. There's a ton of different types, like rails:
Or multi-adapters:
They're also easy to make if you have cold shoes. But me personally, I don't need anything fancy, I just strap a second light onto the first with a bungee cord, kinda like this, only the first one is on the bracket, and the second just strapped to it:
On the internal softbox, the Brolly, any of the options work. But on the Fotodiox boxes where the flash sits at the rear you have less space. The ring is big enough to fit two speedlights in it, but only if they're strapped close together, long sides next to each other. That's why I've never bothered buying a rig, it's easy enough to just MacGuyver it. Also, there's a diminishing returns with multiple speedlights. A second light gets you an extra stop, but it takes two more to get a second stop, and a total of eight for the third, etc. If you need more than two speedlights, then you need a studio light.
As far as modeling lights and ambient. With flash you don't have to worry about ambient, unless you're doing really wide aperture stuff. At ISO 100 and a shutter speed of 1/160 ambient doesn't have much effect except on glossy reflections. If I want a pure black background sometimes I'll turn down the lights a bit, because the 6D dynamic range can pull detaiil out of the darkest of shadows. But really you can just fix it in post by checking your levels.


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by Chris Barylick
September 15th, 2006
It probably wouldn't matter how old you are or what you happen to be doing. Listen to the theme song and you're back in the middle of one of the greatest video games ever released for any platform. 21 years after its initial creation by Alexey Pazhitov, Tetris remains one of the coolest puzzle games to grace the over 200 platforms the game was ported to.
Simon Haertel's Quinn, a freeware adaptation of Tetris for Mac OS X, remains as faithful as any fan of the game could hope for. Completely blended to an Aqua interface style, the game, which features both single and multiplayer support, keeps a great title alive while adding new features as well.
Networked gameplay via Bonjour in Simon Haertel's Quinn.
Like the original, Quinn has the player sorting falling blocks to form lines and clear them from the screen for points. Blocks can be rotated as well as instantly dropped to move on to the next piece. The pace of the game, which became the best, worst and most addictive aspect of the original, is retained in Quinn. Clear enough pieces to advance to the next level and the speed of the game will pick up from almost annoyingly slow to a frenzied setting where the player has almost no time to plan where a piece will go.
Beyond nostalgia for a classic game, Haertel has done his homework and it shows. Clear, bright graphics set the mood for the game while excellent sound helps set a hurried tone as the game progresses. Easily configured keys allow the player to map the controls as they see fit. A Bonjour interface allows players to join or host local games, and a live Internet function makes it easy to post personal high scores to online bulletin boards.
Classic Tetris...now in Aqua form.
The ultimate Tetris-clone litmus test isn't in the graphics, sound or networking, but in what the game returns to the player in terms of what they remember and what they experience. Simon Haertel's version is as true to the original version as possible and after a few clumsy attempts, the Tetris reflexes and mindset return fairly quickly. The transition from them to now, despite the brighter graphics and interface, is completely natural and the old instincts return within 15 minutes.
Quinn is a freeware game with source code available for download and use by anyone interested in creating their own version. The game is a 3.2 megabyte downloads which expands to 8.6 megabytes when installed. Quinn is available in three versions (a Mac OS X 10.1 version, a Mac OS X 10.2 version and a Tiger version for Mac OS X 10.4.2 or later), and the game runs cleanly and without errors to date.
Tetris may not be Haertel's creation, but he does an extremely faithful job of recreating the game for Mac OS X and adding some cool new features in the process. The heart of the game remains untouched and frequent updates show that the project listens to feedback and takes care of bugs as they emerge. Perfect for both casual and extended play, give this a shot and see what you make of it. Comments are also welcome, so drop a line at the game's forums if you have an idea for a future version.
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By Mahmoud Tim Kargbo :
The Hon. Vice President of Sierra Leone, Alhaji Chief Sahr Sam -Sumana hardly speaks openly, but when he does, he is always fully of special praises and admiration for his boss, His Excellency The President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma. Here is his address to the youth of Sierra Leone during the World Youth Day:
These are worrying times for all Sierra Leoneans, as our country is currently going through hard times. The Ebola epidemic has wrecked all economic activities in our country and it continues to threaten our existence as a peaceful nation. Again, our youth are in the center of it all. But I am confident that in the midst of all this turbulent uncertainty we will continue to give the standard support to our President and the Government to put the current epidemic to an end. I am deeply grateful for each of these youth who believed In The President and join his call to fight the Ebola virus out of our country.
As we celebrate the World Youth Day, we all know that our President firmly believes that caring adults matter in young people's lives. Children and teens In all circumstances and from all backgrounds need strong relationships with parenting adults, mentors, teachers and friends. That's why the President is setting up the required institutions that will enhance the conditions of the youth in our country. President Koroma understands that too many young people grow up with few, fickle, or frayed relationships. Even though we know relationships really matter. We have seen past Governments put so much energy into ensuring that our schools and programms are rigorous and relevant that we neglect the relationships with our youth. They asked students to care about school when they are not sure they care about them. They got so caught up in understanding their causes and projects that they took no time to get to know the young people who are their partners in the work.They were so eager to be heard that they failed to listen. They spent a lot of time deconstructing what had got in the way of positive, motivating and nurturing relationships between young people and adults.
President Koroma sat and proposed another factor that may have got in the way: caring and relationships are nebulous words. What are we really talking about? Do we have a real understanding of what we mean and what it looks like? If we did, we
might all be able to make these important relationships a more intentional part of our lives as responsible people in central positions of trust. That is why we keep on seeing the President embracing youth in different sectors of our economic activities. He must be a unique strategist.
For many years, we in The APC Government of Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, have been part of the chorus highlighting the importance and power of caring relationships for our youth in Sierra Leone. The President continues to set up new initiatives aimed at deepening and broadening our understanding of the element of relationships with our youth that really make a difference in propelling our young people on a path toward success and thriving. The President often refers to this as interaction developmental relationships because they help young people grow. The President believes that expressing care for our youth is more active than being caring. Our young people need us to show them that we are paying attention to their vulnerable plights; we need to invest in them wisely and even sacrifice for them. This is the concept and philosophy of His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma towards our youth in Sierra Leone. But it goes beyond care. They also need us to support them in working towards their goals and aspirations as currently exhibited by The President. That is why he is a good role model because he continues to advocate for our youth for the things they need. The President understands that our young people also need us to challenge and push them to grow. They need us to inspire them and hold them accountable. Sometimes that may feel more like a kick in the pants than a caring gesture, but it all fits together in the mix of care and challenge that are essential in healthy relationships for our youth.
The President firmly believe we must share power with our young people, giving them increasing autonomy and responsibility as they grow up. That why he give our youth voice, negotiate and collaborate with them in our relationships. Indeed, most of our youth in Sierra Leone would say they've been changed in both small and large ways through their relationships with His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma.
The President always says to people in central positions of trust that in our relationships with our youth, they need us to expand their horizons. We must help them to explore and connect with new people, places and ideas. We need to help them work through the barriers they encounter along the way. This is part of our job as caring adults to open windows and doors through which our young people can discover who they are and where they fit in the world.


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What's the difference between a Haiku and other poetry? Here's the recipe for a Haiku:
The Haiku is a Japanese verse in three lines. It does not have to rhyme, and in fact should not rhyme, but it is considered a mood poem, so the words you choose should be chosen very carefully, and invoke emotion in the reader – laughter, tears, a sense of compassion, a sense of fear, a sense of accomplishment or a sense of hope and encouragement. It doesn't use any metaphors or similes. Usually when Haiku is taught, the students are told to restrict the number of lines and syllables. Punctuation and capitalization rules are up to the poet, and need not follow rigid rules used in structuring sentences.
Basic guidelines for beginners (like me – holding my hand up really high!):
- Line one has 5 syllables
- Line two has 7 syllables
- Line three has 5 syllables
A Haiku makes me think of the Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with the surrounding environment called feng shui. It's a popular tool used in all sorts of design and staging of new homes for public view. It's all about balance and literally translates as "wind-water" in English.
But back to Haiku… Lucinda has written some thought-provoking poetry for this blog. I love Haiku just like I love to hear a short sermon at church that is really good. A good Haiku will speak to you with these few words, just as a nice short sermon can get to the point and leave a lasting impression on the listener.
A woman's reward… OH I like that! 😉
Lucinda reminded me that there is a SAD side to Haiku…
Oh… some of us know about chronic illness. Jus' sayin'.


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A busy year it's been alright, for Joseph, me and Niamh
A year of highs and lows indeed, and some hard to believe
The Christmas cards are still to write, the Christmas mince to make
The presents still remain unwrapped (and forget the Christmas cake!)
For me, a change in job of sorts, Raglan Chamber's mine to run
The hours are long, the brain gets worn, but it's calorific fun
One office overlooks the sea, the other glimpses snow
There's always someone new to meet, and somewhere new to go
Prime Minister to lunch one week, a journalist the next
A black tie do, a lunch or two and planes to catch betwixt
Conference in Nelson, Auckland for a meeting
For me there really is no doubt, this job would take some beating
Niamh is now a 'tweenager' – she think that it's the best
Fashion mad, its iPad games, loud music and the rest
Tonight she has some friends to stay – 5 kids awake all night
Makeup, music, DVDs – I'm the coolest mother, right?
This year she's climbed two mountains, and danced at her first ball
She's learned to cook, and clean (a bit), go shopping at the mall
Learned piano, Met John Key – and some pop stars too
Loves to read at bedtime, only 'Girlfriend Mag' will do
Joseph's doing well at school – he really is quite smart
Especially when doing maths, or working on his art
Still dreams of building rockets, and shooting into space
But says he won't leave Mummy, nor stop living in this place
He's also quite a reader, a book a night at least
Keeps a torch beside the bed, and reads beneath the sheets
Back at scouts and loving it – camps and knots and stuff
Although prefers some comfort – this boy don't like the rough!
So as I stop, reflect, say thanks, for all the joy we've had
A tough and busy year and yet I'm stoked with where we're at
Yes there's been some ups and downs but now it's time to pause…
A very happy Christmas from us, to you and yours


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The Diary of a Not So Ordinary Boy
Last Saturday it was Sam's birthday party. Sixteen years old. How did we get here? I can hardly believe it. Gone is my baby, the small innocent boy, and in his place is a fledgling man. He flexes his muscles, and chafes at a lack of independence. Detentions make no difference to his truculence in school. He is not tall, although his voice has deepened and his cheeks are rough. When I observe the sons of my friends my heart skips a beat at the height and breadth he does not share. Nevertheless, my boy is growing up, and I am proud.
We took him and a group of his friends ten pin bowling. After a game in which there was much laughter and mutual helping and taking turns (no adult presence required), they shared a meal, and waited politely for cake and candles (it takes longer than you think…
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AMY BECKER WILLIAMS has had a love affair with the outdoors ever since she can remember. Born into a family with a legacy of women fly fishers, Amy fostered a love for the male-dominated sport from an early age. She has fly fished everywhere from the Pyrenees in Spain to the water of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands,to her home watering holes in the Big Blue Wilderness of Colorado. In addition to fly fishing, Amy loves skiing, hiking, backpacking, and regularly climbs mountain summits of 14,000-feet to catch the breathtaking views from above — "a natural high that lasts for days" she says.
When she's not exploring the great outdoors, Amy is a freelance writer, book author, and elementary school teacher. She and her husband recently published two outdoor adventure books, Top 30 Things to Do in Telluride and Top 30 Things to Do in Durango. She is currently working on her next book, Girlfriend Getaways of the Southwest, a travel guide that catalogs all the great places for adventurous women. Amy's love for travel, writing, and adventure are all connected, and each inspires the other. Through sharing her passion for the outdoors, she hopes to inspire women to "find a place to get outside, get some exercise, and have some fun!" Amy's work has also been published in the Amarillo Globe-News, New Mexico Outdoors, Rocky Mountain Game and Fish, GORP.com and Examiner.com (Getaways Examiner).
In the classroom, Amy uses her love of nature and the outdoors as a way to interest her students in schoolwork. With the help of a fellow teacher, she developed a wellness program for the staff to build an active lifestyle by walking after school, hiking in nearby Palo Duro Canyon, and participating in runs/walks. She's also a member of Trout Unlimited, a conservation group that concentrates on sustaining wild fish populations, and supports Project Healing Waters by getting veterans out fishing on the water.
- Traveled and fished in Colorado, Arizona, Spain, France, British Virgin Islands, Canada and more
- Hiked numerous 14,00 foot summits
- Writer for Rocky Mountain Game and Fish, Amarillo Globe News, and Examiner.com as the Dallas Getaways Examiner
- Member of Trout Unlimited, a conservation group that concentrates on taking care of fish and helping wild trout survive
- Member of the Panhandle Professional Writers Association and Texas Outdoors Writers Association
- Catch the rare Rio Grande Cutthroat in The Valle Vidal in northern New Mexico
- Catch the elusive Gila trout in the Gila Wilderness in southern New Mexico
- Catch the roosterfish off the wild coasts of Mexico
- Summit more 14ers
- Try a new sport like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. (Besides, these two activities just may lead to a quiet little stream in the backwoods…)
- Continue to support Trout Unlimited, her Wellness group at school, and write about her love of travel and the outdoors


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Evanger's Lamb & Rice Dinner is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. Puppies, pregnant and nursing dogs may require 2-3 times above amounts, and reduced for less active or older dogs. Amount of food your dog requires depends on activity, age, environment and breed. Lamb & Rice Dinner is certified Kosher for Passover by the cRc.
- Simple meat based diet
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Lamb, Water Sufficient for Processing, Rice, Liver, Guar Gum, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Source Of Vitamin C], Thiamine Mononitrate [Source Of Vitamin B1], Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Source Of Vitamin B6], Riboflavin Supplement [Source Of Vitamin B2], Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Potassium Iodide).
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Allen Meek is the author of Trauma and Media: Theories, Histories and Images (Routledge 2010) which explained how the concept of trauma has been used to understand modern media in the writings of theorists such as Freud, Benjamin, Adorno, Barthes, Derrida and Zizek. He teaches a 300 level paper called Trauma and Media which explores the role of media images in shaping our understanding of war, genocide, atrocity, terrorism and other catastrophes. He is currently researching how natural history and biology have shaped modern conceptions of cultural memory, particularly the transmission of the past by media.
My current research is concerned with the nature of archival images in the digital era. This continues themes in my earlier research related to the complex relations between trauma and media and conceptions of the mediated transmission of extreme events such as the Holocaust and the bombing of Hiroshima. Recently these themes have taken a more regional orientation with research on nuclear testing in the Pacific. My current research also engages with the concept of natural history as a critical methodology developed in the writings of Walter Benjamin and W.G. Sebald. I also have current projects on media and biopolitics, memory research in the Pacific, and on migrant and indigenour media in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Course Description:Short course in grassy, flat park with tall bushy trees.
Although the city has posted several signs throughout the course to inform the public of it's existence, the course is often crowded on warmer days due to large numbers of families and picnickers setting up in the middle of fairways. There are also public walk-ways meandering through the park, often right in the middle of a fairway, so please throw with care.
Being a relatively short course, Rockwood is an ideal place for beginning disc golfers to get their "wings". It's also a good course to practice that ever important short game. It's close proximity to the city of Portland also adds to it's popularity. Regular tournaments are held every other week at this park during the winter. No alcohol permitted.
Course Location:State: ORI-5 to I-84 east, Exit 13, south on 181st Ave., right, located at 17800 SE Main St., park on right.


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- Get a small carton of milk. (empty)
- Get a strong napkin or a paper plate.
- Put the carton milk (that's empty) on the Paper plate or strong, hard napkin.
- Put frosting all around the empty, small carton milk. (Spread it everywhere)
- After you spread the frosting on the carton milk, Put Graham Crackers (on each side) on the small carton.
- After you cover them with Graham Crackers, Put Candy on it! (M&M's, candy cane, DOTS, etc.)
- Let it dry for a few days. (2 or 3 days)
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I notice on the road to Clachan Bridge a tin church made out of corrugated iron. The building had been derelict for some time until a couple bought it in 2005. They have renovated it making it into their home and a B&B. They have also created a holiday let at the rear. Interesting.
Following the road towards Oban I walk over a hump back bridge at Kilninver where a car and coach are reluctant to give way to each other. This seems unusual around this part of the world as must drivers anticipate bottlenecks and give way to each other with a smile and a wave.


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Josh Saunders' preseason training stint with Real Salt Lake could be extended a little longer. According to GM Garth Lagerwey, the team is exploring ways to deal for the two-time MLS Cup winner, whose tenure with the LA Galaxy is apparently over.
"With the offseason moves we made, we are actually under the cap," Lagerwey told MLSsoccer.com on Thursday. "It isn't a done deal, yet. We still have some negotiating to do to work a few things out, but I think Josh would be a great asset to our team if we can figure things out."
Saunders remains listed as a trialist with the club and has been in RSL camp for the past two weeks, including playing in goal against his former team in a scrimmage at the Home Depot Center. And though few expect the 31-year-old to dislodge imcumbent Nick Rimando in goal, Lagerwey – a former MLS goalkeeper – appreciates what Saunders could bring in providing competition at the position.
"Josh has been playing great," Lagerwey said. "He definitely provides a steady presence in goal, and this isn't a knock on Nick at all, but maybe it would be good for him to occasionally look over his shoulder at training and see someone pushing him."
Saunders is out of contract with the Galaxy, but the club still retains his rights and made him a bona fide offer, which he turned down. LA head coach Bruce Arena told reporters last week that the club would accommodate a move to another team in the way of a trade.
"Whatever those technical issues are, we'll get those resolved," Arena said. "That won't be in the way of Josh's ability to move on to [RSL] or another team in the league. We'll certainly support a move for him any way we can."


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From 2010.igem.org
Chalmers University of Technology
We are a team of 8 students from Chalmers University of Technology who will represent Gothenburg, SWEDEN in this year's IGEM competition. We have started with a promising idea that combines the cutting edge technologies available in the field of Synthetic Biology. Our research basically aims to constructing a reporter mechanism for cellular stress in yeast. This is done by tagging protein and peptides affiliated with the stress activated SNF1 complex with fluorescent markers.
The project is executed through two main experimental pathways. Both experimental setups will utilize FRET to visualize the conformational change that is the result of the activation of the SNF1 protein. The first approach consists of creating a fusion protein consisting of the SNF1 protein and two fluorescent proteins, namely EYFP and ECFP. The idea is that when the protein is activated it undergoes a conformational change and a FRET-signal will be visible. The second approach utilizes a SAMS-peptide with fluorescent proteins fused to each end. The SAMS-peptide will be phosphorylated by the active SNF1-complex and will undergo a conformational change that will be visible due to the fluorescent tags.
The long term ambition of this project it is to use the results in the pharmaceutical industry when performing high-throughput screening for new substances or finding the correct drug concentrations to use. The yeast cells with the modified SNF-complex can be moved through a micro-fluidic system, gradually exposing them to an array of substances or a concentration gradient and easily finding out at which concentration or substance that the cells are stressed.
As of present we have constructed and ordered primers for all fusion proteins that will be tested if they give a FRET signal in yeast. We are also working on 3D models of the fusion protein and will soon be able to present docking predictions with the complex.


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In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the organisation kicks up a notch. My Christmas shopping is done by the end of November, the tree is up by the fist week of December, and Christmas dinner is on a Gantt chart ready for the big day.
This year, however, I had no choice.
This is where you need something is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and takes minimal effort to prepare -Tim Tam truffles.
With only two ingredients, it's impossible to forget the shopping list. If you have a food processor, crushing the biscuits takes no time at all. Note that I don't actually own one, so I used my mortar and pestle so it did take me a little longer..
The truffles are ready to eat as is or, to make them a little more special, you can roll them in cocoa or dip them in chocolate. They also make fantastic edible gifts.
So if you have left it to the last minute this year, there is still time to make these easy chocolate truffles! Get rolling!
Easy Chocolate Truffles
Recipe adapted from Arnotts
Truffle Ingredients:
2 packets of Tim Tam
250g tub of spreadable cream cheese
Coating Ingredients (optional):
Cocoa powder
Dark chocolate, melted
White chocolate, melted
Flake, crumbled
1. Crush Tim Tams in a food processor to make a crumb.
2. Fold in cream cheese to bind and chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Roll the mixture into truffle sized balls (I use a teaspoon) and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
4. Coat the truffles in whatever coating you would like or just eat them as they are.