Saturday, March 29th, 2014 will go down in Far Out history as a truly epic day. Far Out Burger was one of 13 local burger gurus participating in the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival's 'Burgers, Brews & Blues' event — our first big event and opportunity to share our burger love with the world (of Fort Worth, TX). It was an amazing evening – the weather was PERFECT, the beer was flowing, the blues were rocking, and primo burgers were being served…including our flavor-crammed 'Pump Up the JAM' burger, featuring a savory Far Out patty topped with white American cheese and applewood smoked bacon, plus our Far Out roasted pepper spread, fresh watercress, and Far Out mango jam all surrounded by a delectable Far Out Bun.
But what really made this burger stand out in the culinary crowd that evening was the quality local ingredients that went into it. We peeled 70 South Texas mangos and zested South Texas Cara Cara oranges for the jam. We hand-formed and baked 350 buns. We ground 80 lbs of Central Market ground chuck and short rib and hand-formed 350 patties for the burger. We roasted over 70 South Texas poblano, anaheim and red bell peppers, handpicked 4 lbs of cilantro from Cold Springs Farm, cut smooth, creamy South Texas avocados and squeezed a lot of limes for the spread.
The response we got from the festival goers was humbling, with consistently long lines it seemed Fort Worthians were buying into our groovy vision! And it all paid off in the end as we were voted 2nd place/runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Best Burger, losing only to Rodeo Goat and their DFW.com Burger Battle champion burgers. We had a great time and look forward to bringing another Far Out Burger creation to next year's event!
Be sure to check out pics from Saturday night's event below taken by Far Out friend Kelly Phillips.
Note: If we weren't able to chat or answer your questions at the event, or if you just want to learn more about the Far Out Burger journey, check out our updated About section.


For the Mango Puree: Combine all the ingredients in pot, stir to combine and continuously through cooking until the puree bubbles, about 12 minutes.
For the Candied Cashews: Place the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Next, line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper. You can also use a jellyroll pan.
In a medium heavy bottom saucepan melt the butter over high heat being careful not to brown the butter. To the melted butter, add the sugar, light corn syrup, and salt and stir to combine. Add the cashews and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
Pour the sugar coated cashews onto the lined baking sheet. With a heat resistant spatula spread the nuts in an even layer. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Use the heat resistant spatula to stir the nuts half way through the baking to help the nuts develop an beautiful even golden color.
Remove pan from the oven and allow nuts to cool completely. Once cool, break into small clusters.
For the Pastry Cream: Because the pastry cream needs to be removed from the saucepan immediately, prepare ahead and place a bowl, a fine mesh strainer or a food mill, and a heat resistant rubber spatula near the stove.
In a second bowl, whisk together the flour with 1 cup of the sugar. Next, whisk in the eggs until smooth. The mixture will be very thick.
Combine the milk, the remaining cup of sugar, the vanilla bean, and the salt in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat cook the milk mixture being sure to occasionally stir to prevent scorching and a skin from forming. Remove the pan from the heat when it just begins to simmer. While whisking constantly, slowly pour, in a thing stream, about half of the milk into the sugar, flour, egg mixture. Using the same method of pouring slowly and whisking, return the mixture in the bowl to the saucepan with the remaining milk. Return the pan to the stove and cook over medium to medium-low heat while whisking constantly but not vigorously to avoid incorporating air into the pastry cream. Cook the mixture until it thickens. Immediately remove the pan from the stove as soon as the first bubble breaks the surface of the pastry cream.
As soon as the pastry cream is removed from the heat pour the hot pastry cream into the strainer or food mill. Use the spatula to scrape the pan and to push the pastry cream through the sieve, if using.
Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate at least several hours, or overnight.
Slice the cake in half horizontaly, brush with simple syrup or a good quality liqueur.
Spread your favorite jam between the layers of cake and cut in squares. Make a mixture of half pastry cream and half whipped cream.
For assembly, place layers of cake on the bottom of a trifle dish. Layer with mango puree, grilled pineapple, candied cashews and the pastry cream/whipped cream mixture continuing layers until the bowl is full. Garnish with coconut and more candied cashews.


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De Brusselsepoort, ook wel Nieuwe Tweebergenpoort genoemd, was een stadspoort in de Nederlandse stad Maastricht. De poort was onderdeel van de tweede middeleeuwse stadsmuur en was gelegen aan het einde van de Brusselsestraat, waar ze de belangrijkste toegang vormde tot de stad vanuit westelijke richting (Hasselt, Antwerpen, Brussel). De oorspronkelijke poort dateerde uit de 14e eeuw, maar werd in de loop der eeuwen diverse malen vernieuwd. Vanaf de 17e eeuw was de veldzijde van de poort deels aan het oog onttrokken door de uitbreiding van de vestingwerken van Maastricht. De poort werd in 1868 gesloopt.

Bouw tweede middeleeuwse stadsmuur en Brusselsepoort
Nadat de eerste middeleeuwse stadsmuur van Maastricht uit omstreeks 1230 te krap werd, besloot men vanaf het midden van de 14e eeuw de langs de uitvalswegen ontstane voorsteden binnen een nieuw te bouwen enceinte te brengen. Tot die tijd was de Tweebergenpoort, ook wel Brusselsepoort genoemd, de belangrijkste westelijke toegang. Omstreeks 1375 verrees aan het einde van de Brusselsestraat de nieuwe Brusselsepoort. De oorspronkelijke poort was een rechthoekig bouwwerk geflankeerd door twee ronde torens met hoge spitsen. Het metselwerk bestond uit onregelmatige blokken steen, waarschijnlijk Naamse steen. De poortdoorgang was spitsboogvormig.

Uitbouw van de vesting en inkapseling Brusselsepoort
Door de veranderde oorlogsvoering en de als gevolg daarvan gestaag uitdijende buitenwerken, raakten de stadspoorten vanaf eind 15e eeuw steeds meer ingekapseld. De Brusselsepoort was al in de jaren 1470-'80 uitgebreid met een barbacane , twee aan de veldzijde van de gracht geplaatste torens, waarvan de noordelijke een buitengewone omvang had. In 1544 werd deze barbacane gemoderniseerd. In 1686 werd aan de veldzijde het Brusselsebastion aangelegd, waardoor de toegang tot de buitenpoort verlegd moest worden naar de zuidzijde van het bastion. Hierdoor werd de poortdoorgang meer dan 50 m lang, bochtig, donker en daardoor gevaarlijk voor het verkeer. Toch was dit de drukste stadspoort van Maastricht, reden waarom de poort later dan andere poorten gesloten werd. Op de maquette van Maastricht uit het midden van de 18e eeuw is de inkapseling van de Brusselsepoort goed te zien.

Ontmanteling vesting en sloop Brusselsepoort
Op 29 mei 1867 ondertekende koning Willem III der Nederlanden, na lang aandringen van de gemeente Maastricht, het besluit tot opheffing van de vestingstatus van Maastricht, Venlo, Bergen op Zoom, Vlissingen en enkele andere vestingen. In de jaren daarna werden de meeste buitenwerken en een groot deel van de middeleeuwse stadsmuur in opdracht van het Ministerie van Oorlog geslecht, waarna de gronden werden overgedragen aan de Dienst der Registratie en Domeinen. De stadspoorten van Maastricht - op een na - werden in 1867 en 1868 als eerste gesloopt, de Brusselsepoort in het najaar van 1868. Het terrein van de Brusselsepoort en het Brusselsebastion werd daarna benut voor het verbreden van de Brusselsestraat, de aanleg van het Koningin Emmaplein en woningbouw.

Tegen de afbraak van de eeuwenoude stadspoorten rees nauwelijks protest. Na de geruisloze afbraak van de Tongersepoort eind 1867, werd door toedoen van de kunstenaar en oudheidkundige Alexander Schaepkens en de jonge Victor de Stuers bij de sloopbestekken van de andere poorten bepaald dat foto's en tekening gemaakt moesten worden. De tekenaar Johannes Brabant maakte in opdracht van het Geschied- en Oudheidkundig Genootschap schetsen en de fotograaf Theodor Weijnen foto's van de te slopen vestingwerken.

Historische en culturele erfenis
Van de Brusselsepoort is vrijwel niets overgebleven. Bij het graven van de Koning Willem-Alexandertunnel (A2-tunnel) werden vermoedelijk enkele hardstenen fragmenten van de poort teruggevonden. Voor deze brokstukken wordt door de Gemeente Maastricht een plek gezocht. Ook het naast de binnenpoort gelegen wachthuis en de nabij de buitenpoort gelegen commiezenwacht (waar gemeentelijke belastingen werden geïnd) zijn verdwenen. Begin 20e eeuw kreeg de wijk rondom de Brusselseweg de naam Brusselsepoort. In deze wijk ligt ook het overdekte winkelcentrum Brusselse Poort.

Zie ook
 Vestingwerken van Maastricht
 Sint Servaasbolwerk (Maastricht)
 Kat Nassau
 Kat Hoog Frankrijk

Poort in Maastricht
2e Maastrichter stadsmuur
Voormalig bouwwerk in Maastricht
Kommelkwartier
Statenkwartier (Maastricht)

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The ubiquitous crop-top trend is charging full steam ahead if not on one count alone: the fact that it's blazing hot outside. Lily Collins, spotted on a particularly sweltering Los Angeles day, shows that a skin-baring ensemble can in fact be quite demure. Several factors prevent the look from falling into the overplayed festival-style territory often synonymous with a belly-baring look: The dainty print, midi-length skirt and structured, up-cut silhouette of the top add a level of thoughtful polish that reads more garden party than rave. Not gung ho on exposing your midriff à la Lily? The coordinated ensemble easily transitions into fall with the addition of a thin, mock-neck top and menswear-inspired brogues—proof that the trend has legs beyond the scorching-hot summer months.


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Justice for the "hooded men"?
In 1971 the British government explicitly approved a policy of torture in Northern Ireland. Fourteen people were tortured as a result, rounded up as part of a mass-internment campaign and subjected to the "five techniques". While the ECHR later ruled the "five techniques" were illegal and amounted to a practice of inhuman and degrading treatment, no-one has ever been held legally accountable or criminally responsible for their use. But that might be about to change, with the UK Supreme Court ruling that the Northern Irish police can't just look the other way on torture:
The UK supreme court has ruled that a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) decision in 2014 to discontinue an investigation into allegations of controversial interrogation techniques against the "hooded men" was unlawful.
Delivering his judgment on Wednesday, Lord Hodge referred to a 2014 RTÉ documentary about the hooded men case which referred to a British government memorandum, known as the "Rees Memo", which "referred to the use of torture and to its approval by UK ministers".
Following the broadcast, the PSNI considered whether there was sufficient evidence to warrant a new investigation, but concluded that there was not.
Lord Hodge said: "The court finds that the PSNI's decision taken on October 17th, 2014 not to investigate further the allegation in the Rees Memo was based on a seriously flawed report, was therefore irrational, and falls to be quashed."
The PSNI will now have to make an actual decision, and likely pursue an investigation, rather than just do their usual job of covering up British crimes. Unless of course Boris Johnson manages to pass his "amnesty" law to grant impunity to the torturers first. But that of course simply moves any case to international courts, while making Johnson and his government accomplices.
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Bene Beraq: also spelled Bnei Brak The third-largest city in Israel. It's best used when you want to emphasize that you mean the contents of your letter. For personal letters, your given name on its own is adequate. This ending restates the sincerity of your letter's intent; it is a safe choice if you are not overly familiar with the letter's recipient, as it's preferable to use a sign-off that is both common and formal in such a situation. First of all, it is distinctly separated by commas.
Omitting the sign-off is most appropriately used in cases where you are replying to an email chain. Make sure the last sentence matches your overall tone and hits just the right note. These can be part of your email signature so that everyone gets the same closing statement. This is because the end of the letter matters just as much, if not more, as the beginning and body of the letter. Always follow the sign-off with your signature. I'll give it to you when I get back. Even though I'm not sure my perception of Cheers, I would like to tell my story about Cheers.
It is meant to include material that is supplementary, subordinated, or not vital to your letter. If the letter is a formal letter ie: to your employer you would want to sign with your first and last name. As a non-native speaker, sincerely sounds too formal, best regards sounds also formal, tryly yours sounds too sweet,. If the letter is an informal letter ie: to a family member or a friend , you can sign with just your first name. These options do not match the formality of your letter. But a letter is only as good as its closing am I right? Your friend Though it may seem obvious, ending a letter in this way is informal, and, as the sign-off itself states, is to be used only when writing to your friend. I think it's something that has caught on quite recently and I don't think it would be at all out of place in an American casual email i.
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Due to its association with drinking alcohol, it's best to save this sign-off for cases where you are familiar with the reader and when the tone is optimistic and casual. Hello guys, I have seen many letters have different ending words such as sincerely,best regard, with much love ect. Here are some suggestions for how to close a letter that can be used as a for what the Lord has done in your life or as a witness for what the Lord can do in the lives of others. If you are considering adding a signature to your personal email, which might be used for both business and personal communications, deciding what needs to be added is a little more complicated. Although it is a very old-fashioned tradition, using a complimentary close is still considered de rigueur when writing formal business correspondence. Sadiq: A city located in India. They are appropriate once you have some knowledge of the person to whom you are writing.
Once again, include your necessary contact information, but only include information you think your recipient will need. The exact way you write your name, however, depends on the nature of the letter. Here are just a few brief comments. It's definitely not meant for the bottom of your! I hope that in the future, you will recommend me and the skills I have show during the past 3 years in your employment. There are times when you spend half of your time pondering over how to start a letter. A genuine, personable closing helps the letter sound like it came from you, not a store-bought greeting card. I have valued my time at Hancock Conglomerates, and I will continue to speak of your company's work with acclaim.
Try to use thanks or variations such as thanks so much, thank you, or thanks! There are a number of place names which end with this letter. Some women also like to add their title in parentheses before their full name. In Spanish, the most common way to start a letter is with querido when addressing a man or querida when addressing a woman , which translates to dear. Just steer through the following sections to learn more about them. After all, you don't want to overwhelm your reader with information. Personal Letters Several general phrases are suitable when you close a personal letter.
You may have corresponded via email a few times, had a face-to-face or phone interview, or met at a networking event. Choices such as Love, With affection and Best are ways to end a letter with a positive feeling before you sign your name. However, in a first email, including neither a sign-off nor your name will make your letter seem to end abruptly. Un fuerte abrazo, Ana Carolina English Dear Jose, It was so great to see you at Mariana's party! Hacía tiempo que quería escribirte para ver cómo te iban los estudios en Madrid. Although these endings can be used in either formal or casual settings, they typically carry a more formal tone.
Business letter sign-offs should be formal, familiar, and appropriate for the situation. Warm regards, Best wishes, and With appreciation - These letter closings are also appropriate once you have some knowledge or connection to the person to whom you are writing. I say this because the Bible teaches us that when we believe in what Jesus did for us died on the cross at Calvary in our place, to save us from certain death , then God gives us the Holy Spirit to guide us through life. The different sign-off choices available may be confusing; what's the difference, for instance, between sincerely and yours truly? Cheers is common in British English, but if an American English speaker used it it would seem very odd. I've been meaning to write to you to see how your studies are going in Madrid for a while.
You can also clearly make your recipient understand your message. Though it must not be stuffed with emotion, it must not either be very cold. I don't understand what they mean that's why I have never used them in my letter. For email letters, simply type the version of your name you wish to use. Use an inside joke or just write your name to finish off a letter or a card with sincerity.


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Our rich Italian roots and history in the kitchen have inspired us to create an indefinite series of interactive cooking classes that inspire creativity, history, and traditions. Nothing brings people together like good food. From private parties to corporate team building, our private cooking classes help you build new skills and great memories. The corporate team building cooking classes are designed to foster the development of client and employee entertainment and relationships.
We can accommodate up to 10 people in the kitchen and 30 people in the main venue.
Come join Commellini Estate's Executive Chef, Jeannie Lincoln, and learn how to create the delectable pillow like pasta: Gnocchi. You will be getting your hands dirty at the Estate, in this hands-on cooking class. The class culminates in a delicious meal, served family style, inside the historic Commellini Estate's Main Venue. The class, including mealtime, takes approximately 3 hours.
Caesar Salad: romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, Caesar dressing and garnished with fresh Parmesan.
Garlic Parmesan Gnocchi, served with your choice of the following signature sauces: Gina's Marinara, Leda's Famous Bolognese Meat Sauce, Albert's White Wine Alfredo.
Each participant will receive a recipe card to take home.
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We are thrilled to announce the results of this year's Specialty Foods Report on upcoming food trends, especially because their predictions on Food Florals are so relevant to two of our favourites: Champagne Rose Petal Jelly and Blueberry Lavender Jelly. These two bestselling jellies, while exquisite on their own, are also marvelous paired with less obvious ingredients and can elevate something that's tasty to a state of sublime.
Happiest of holiday wishes to all of you from Artisan Edibles!
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The Mopar Underground Design Team Tricks Out Customized MV at Moab Jeep
The Mopar Underground design team showcased a new military-themed customized Jeep at the 43rd annual Moab Jeep Safari 2009.
Overseen by Mark Allen, Chief Designer—Jeep/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC, the Mopar Underground design team has been customizing production vehicles since its creation in 2002 and has introduced 14 Jeep concept vehicles to enthusiast crowds at Moab Jeep Safari.
"These vehicles are built with pride and passion for the Jeep brand by a small group of dedicated engineers, designers and fabricators to explore and demonstrate the many facets of off-roading," Allen said.
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"Moab Jeep Safari provides a great venue and works as a proving ground to test Jeep vehicle concepts driven alongside Jeep brand enthusiasts, who can provide immediate feedback at the event," Allen said. "As a result, we use knowledge gained at this off-road event to explore new directions for Jeep platforms and to develop Mopar Performance Parts and Accessories to suit these vehicles."
"J8 Sarge"
The "J8 Sarge" is a military version of the new Jeep Wrangler platform, built as a non-combat military support vehicle. Built from the 116-inch wheelbase version, the "J8 Sarge" is offered in either two-door or four-door configurations. Special J8-only structural upgrades in the body and chassis combine to increase the GVWR rating to 7,400 pounds.
The platform can be configured as a light-troop carrier, ambulance or cargo truck. Other notable features include the Dana 60 rear axle mounted on leaf springs, larger front-disc brakes and exclusive J8-only 17-inch x 8-inch steel wheels with a larger 5-inch x 5.5-inch bolt pattern. The rear differential is equipped with Trac-Lok limited slip device/differential (the front is open).
The powertrain is a VM Motori S.p.A. 2.8-liter 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 158 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. It's mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The four-wheel-drive system is the Command-Trac® with both high and low-range gearing.
Other features unique to the "J8 Sarge" are heavy-duty steel bumpers each equipped with two forged military-spec 'helicopter hooks' (rated at 1.5 GVWR each), a hood-mounted air-intake snorkel, dual rear-mounted battery boxes and heavy-duty spring hood latches.
The "J8 Sarge" has been upgraded with 1.25-inch Superlift front coil spacers, 35-inch tires and custom cargo top. It's painted Olive Drab with military markings. The "J8 Sarge" is manufactured in a Chrysler LLC joint-venture facility in Cairo and premiered at Moab Jeep Safari 2008.


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Beautiful Actress Elle Fanning Modeling & Acting Career
Above: Beautiful Actress Elle Fanning Modeling & Acting Career.
Mary Elle Fanning (born on April 9, 1998) is an American actress and model. As the younger sister of famous actress Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning made her film debut as the younger version of her sister's character in the drama film I Am Sam (2001). As a child actress, Elle Fanning appeared in a string of films including Because of Winn-Dixie (2005), Babel (2006), Phoebe in Wonderland (2008), and Somewhere (2010).
Actress Elle Fanning's acting breakthrough came in 2011 with her starring role in J. J. Abrams' science fiction film Super 8, for which her acting performance was praised by critics and earned her a Spotlight Award at the Hollywood Film Festival. In the wake of this acting success, young actress Elle Fanning had leading acting roles in the films We Bought A Zoo (2011) and Ginger & Rosa (2012). Actress Elle Fanning portrayed Disney's Princess Aurora in the beautiful Disney films Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2019).
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Lopat pitched for seven years in the minors before he made it to the majors in 1944 with the Chicago White Sox. Four years later, he was traded to the New York Yankees, where he remained for eight years, posting a 109-51 record. He led American League pitchers in 1953 with a 16-4 mark and a 2.43 ERA. In five World Series games during 1949-1953, he won four games and had a 2.60 ERA. His 12-year career showed 166 wins and a 3.21 ERA. Lopat's reputation as a "junk man" was fueled by his trickery on the mound, fooling batters with a variety of slow, slower and slowest throws. He managed the Kansas City A's in 1963.
Edmund Walter (Lopatynski) Lopat was born on June 21, 1918, in New York City.
Lopat began his professional baseball career in 1937 as a first-baseman for Greensburg in the Pennsylvania State League. He then pitched for Jeanerette in the Evangeline League, Kilgore in the East Texas loop, followed by stints in Shreveport, Longview, Salina, Oklahoma City and Little Rock. In 1944, his years of hard work in the minors paid off as he earned a spot on the roster with the Chicago White Sox.
After four years with the Chisox, Lopat was traded to the New York Yankees. He compiled a winning record with the Yanks, posting 109 victories and losing only 51 games.
In 1953, Lopat paced the American League with a 16-4 record and topped all AL pitchers with a 2.43 ERA.
From 1949-1953, Lopat averaged 16 wins per season; won a career high 21 games in 1951; and led the American League in winning percentage (.800, 16-4) and ERA (2.42).
He also helped the Yankees reach the World Series five times during this span. In 52 innings of World Series action, Ed compiled a 4-1 record and posted a 2.60 ERA.
During his 12-year major league career, Lopat's overall record was 166-112. In 340 games he pitched 2,439 innings and finished with a career 3.21 ERA.
Lopat was known as the "junk man" pitcher, fooling the opposition with a wide variety of slow, slower and slowest offerings, much to the dismay of the sluggers at the plate.
Ed managed Richmond of the International League from 1956-58. He was pitching coach for the Yankees and Twins before being named manager of the Kansas City A's in 1963.
Ed, How do you feel?
Ed Lopat's reply? "Lots of time, including Casey Stengel who would listen to you. In the '53 World Series against the Dodgers, we had Preacher Roe beat 4-2 and they got two on in the ninth with two out and Duke Snider up," recalled Lopat.
"I feel fine," Ed told him.
"Are you sure? You know I've got the 'big guy' and 'little guy' all warmed up." (Casey meant Allie Reynolds and Whitey Ford).
"I know, but I feel fine," Lopat replied again.
"Are you sure?" shouted Casey again.
"Look, in six years have I ever lied to you?" Lopat quickly replied.
"No," said Stengel as he slowly walked away. And what did Snider do?
"Grounded out," Lopat said smiling.


On Sunday, we participated in PetSmart's National Adoption Weekend at the store in Rehoboth Beach. We had four of our available pups with us; Willow, Lilly, Pierre & Bradley Cooper. Everyone loved them and we generated a lot of interest! Thank you to the staff of PetSmart for making us feel welcome. And thank you to all of our volunteers, fosters & supporters who were there for the dogs.


Laurie Kendrick of Manns Harbor, NC could write a book about how her dog has helped her in her battle against cancer.
The constant support and unconditional love that Sassy, a miniature Schnauzer, shared with Laurie became a wealth of support and encouragement for her.
"Sassy did her best to stay by my side, especially when I wasn't feeling well," said Kendrick. "Just feeling her heartbeat somehow made me feel better—and my worries seemed to fade away." Although cancer patients experience many physical, emotional and mental challenges, their pets often remain faithful companions through their cancer journey.
To honor this connection, The Outer Banks Hospital's Relay for Life Team – the OBHopefuls – is presenting the area's inaugural "Bark for Life" where four-footed friends join in the fight against cancer. The "Bark," which will take place on Saturday, April 9th, at 10 a.m. at The Promenade in Kitty Hawk, will feature prizes for the best dressed dog, a doggie yard sale, dog and owner portraits, treats for dogs and owners, doggie massage, as well as dog activities and demonstrations.
Patterned on The American Cancer Society's Bark For Life, the event is a non-competitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. Advance Registration for Bark for Life is $10 per dog, limited to two dogs per family. At-the-door registration is $25 for one dog and $30 for two dogs.
Registration is available online by following the link provided at www.theobh.com, by phone at 252-449-9182, or in-person at The Promenade on event day 9:15 am. By supporting Bark For Life, participants help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to a world with less cancer and more birthdays for us all – including our four-legged friends.
Since 2006, the hospital's Relay for Life team has raised over $30,000 for the American Cancer Society. They hope this year's event builds on their success.
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, and with programs in more than 20 countries, they fight for every birthday threatened by cancer in communities worldwide. ACS saves lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying people across the globe to join the fight. As a global leader in cancer research investment, they turn what we know about cancer into what they do.


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African Association of Niagara Constitution.
By - Laws
The African Association of Niagara (a non-profit, non-partisan, cultural, fraternal organization) is hereby established by the following By-Laws for its government is outlined in the following articles.
ARTICLE I - NAME AND REGISTRATION
1. The Association shall be called and known as the African Association of Niagara and bear the acronym of AAN (here and after called the "Association.") All instruments concerning and pertaining to the Association shall be duly executed in the above name.
2. The Association shall have a registered office in St. Catharines , the Province of Ontario, Canada, and shall be officially registered as a non-profit and voluntary organization.
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Association shall be:
1. To promote a spirit of unity and cordial relationship among all Africans and people of African descent and their families' resident in the Niagara region.
2. To offer support to all members who might get involved in unexpected problems and tragic situations beyond their control.
3. To promote and keep alive the African culture and to participate in cultural events.
4. To provide a framework for Africans and African-Canadians to share their cultural heritage with all Canadians.
5. To act as a liaison between members of the Association and both Governments and Non-government agencies on matters of interest to members.
6. Where indicated, to assist all African in Niagara in the matter of gaining a better understanding and fuller appreciation of the Canadian society.
7. To assist the children of African origin in gaining a better understanding and appreciation of African culture and values.
8. To associate with any group or groups whose objectives are in agreement with the objectives 1. through 7. above.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
1. Membership in the Association shall consist of all willing persons, whose place of domicile for the current membership year or part thereof is in Niagara, and of any of the following categories:
a) Citizens of any African state, whether by birth, marriage or naturalization.
b) Person or persons formerly satisfying condition (a)of this section and who by naturalization or otherwise have become citizens of Canada or any other country.
c) Any other person or persons whose primary and discernible interests coincide with the objectives stated in Article 11 of this By - Law.
d) Spouses and children of persons satisfying conditions (a) or (b) or (c) of this section.
e) There shall be no regard for religion, country, education, colour, creed, profession or political affiliation.
2. A member shall be considered "in good standing" only upon full payment of all dues and contributions obligatory upon him/her as a member of the Association and attended at least two general meetings a year.
3. Each member (16 and over) in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on each question arising at any general or special meeting of the Association.
ARTICLE IV - FINANCIAL MATTERS
1.The accounting year of the Association shall last from the date of the October meeting of the association in one year till the October meeting of the succeeding year.
2. Each member shall pay a yearly due of $30.00 for family, $20.00 for single working person and $10.00 for students, for each year of membership, and a registration fee of $5.00 in respect of new registration. However, members may make voluntary donations to the Association at any time to support general and specific activities of the Association.
3 A member who does not pay his/her dues for a period of three months shall lose his/her "Good Standing" status and shall be given a further period of three months to redeem him/herself. Thereafter, such a member will lose his/her membership in the Association.
4. It has been agreed upon and understood by members that registration fees and quarterly dues are non-refundable upon termination of membership.
5. If a member terminates his/her membership as a result of unpaid dues, for that member to rejoin the Association in future, the balance will have to be paid up to date.
6. Any member who leaves the Province or the Country and returns within a period of five years to rejoin the Association shall not pay any registration fee.
7. For specific special events members may, at a meeting called to discuss ways and means of funding such events (among other business) and subject to the approval of members at the meeting, be required to contribute a sum or other resources toward defraying the expenses that may be incurred in respect of such special events.
8. The Association shall maintain a bank account in its name. Any two of the President, the Treasurer and the Secretary shall be the recognized signatories and must sign any cheque or other financial instrument of the Association for such a cheque to be valid.
9. Any monies received on behalf of the Association including dues, fees, fines, donations, subventions, grants, etc. must be receipted for. Such moneys must be deposited into the Associations account on the day of receipt or on the next banking day.
ARTICLE V - AUDITING
1. From time to time, an Auditor shall be appointed by the general membership to perform specific auditing functions, the nature and terms of such functions to be stated at the same time.
2. The Auditor shall be appointed to and removed from office by a simple majority of members present at a meeting. The Auditor shall hold office until he/she submits a report on the assigned function(s) or until removed from office.
3. For all intents and purposes the Auditor shall be independent of the Executive and shall be accountable to the general membership of the Association.
ARTICLE VI - THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1. The affairs of the association shall be managed by the Executive committee. The Executive shall comprise the President, the Vice President, the Secretary, the Treasure and the Public Relations Officer.
2. Members of the Executive shall all be elected at one time, and at a meeting duly called for the election of the Executive in October of each alternate year. Officers of the Association will be specifically elected to each position and will be members of the Executive committee.
3. At a meeting for the election of the members of the Executive, a returning officer shall be appointed by the members at the meeting to oversee the elections. Nominations for any office shall be limited to three, each nomination being made by a member in good standing and seconded by another member in good standing. Voting shall be by secret ballot and of those physically present at the meeting. A candidate shall be deemed duly elected if he/she secures a simple majority of the voted cast.
4. The Executive committee shall hold office for a period not exceeding two calendar years beginning in October of the year of election. A member of the Executive may be re-elected to the same or other position in Executive provided that no member shall continuously hold the same position for more than forty-eight consecutive months.
5. Bye-elections may be held to fill vacancies that many arise in the Executive during the tenure of the Executive. Where the office in question is not that of the President, the President assumes the position of the returning officer in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article.
6. The executive shall be Africans or spouses thereof or descendants thereof and shall be reflected in the culture of Africa.
7. The President Shall Perform the Following Functions:
a) Summon a general meeting, at least four times a year in October, January, April and July on the first Sunday of the month from 4:00 p.m.
b) Direct the Secretary to summon the Executive, general and other meeting of the association.
c) Preside at all Executive and General meeting of the Association. In performing this function, the President shall ensure that all standing protocols and rules prearranging to meetings are observed.
d) Represent and act, and in a responsible manner, on behalf of the Association on matters affecting the Association.
e) Execute or cause to be executed all instruments concerning or pertaining to the affairs of the Association.
f) At all times keep him/herself informed and up-to-date on the financial position of the Association.
g) Perform any other duties as may arise from time to time, in accordance with Article 2. of this By - Law.
h) Direct the Treasurer to present a financial statement before the end of the year to the Executives for ratification in the October General meeting by the general membership.
8. The Vice President Shall:
a) Become the substantive President of the Association on the removal or resignation of the president, and the position of vice President shall become vacant as a result.
b) Perform all the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President.
c) Assist the P.R.O. to oversee and report on cultural and social activities and any other such duties as may be assigned to her/him by the President or the Executive.
9. The Secretary Shall Perform the Following Functions:
a) Convene Executive, General and Emergency meetings as directed by the President.
b) Record all the minutes of the Executive and General meetings and present them at the subsequent meetings.
c) Have in charge of all the correspondence between the Association and external persons and/or organizations. The Secretary may however delegate some of this responsibility to the P.R.O.
d) Sign and countersign such instruments as requiring his /her signature.
e) Forward any correspondence received through his/her office to appropriate members of the Executive responsible for the matters discussed in such correspondence.
f) Keep members posted on news of general interest received through his/her office.
g) Maintain a register of the Executive and members of the Association and issue registration kits to new members.
10. The Treasurer Shall Perform the Following Functions:
a) Have the care and custody of all funds and securities of the Association and keep a clear record of the same in accordance with Article 4. Section 9. of this By - Law.
b) Make efforts to collect the dues, fines and other financial obligations of members, and generally oversee the fund-raising activities of the Association.
c) Account for all the incomes received and expenditures incurred by the Association in the normal pursuit of the Association's objectives.
d) Be prepared to present a financial report to any general or the Executive meeting of the Association, or to an Auditor of the Association at the request of the President, the Executive or any two or more members present at a meeting.
e) Keep the President informed of the financial position of the Association at periodic intervals not exceeding three months at a time.
11. The Public Relations Officer Shall:
a) Oversee and report on all the publicity and liaison with other groups of the Association, and ensure that all members are informed and fully aware of such activities.
b) Take the necessary step to ensure that the Niagara community is fully aware of all such activities of the Association as may require public knowledge.
c) Represent the Association in a responsible manner, on matters pertaining to the cultural, publicity and social activities of the Association and involving other persons of organizations with whom the Association may need to interact.
d) Forward any information received through his/her contact with other organizations to appropriate members of the Executive responsible for acting on such information.
e) Perform other such functions as may be assigned to him/her by the President or the Executive.
f) Perform the functions of the Secretary in the absence or disability of the Secretary.
ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
1. When considered necessary, special purpose committees may be appointed by a meeting of members. Membership on such committees shall be voluntary. A Committee shall be appointed or dissolved on a simple majority of member present at a meeting.
2. The treasurer shall be a member of any committee charged with financial function. The Vice-President shall be a member of any committee charged with cultural and /or social functions.
3. A committee shall render a report on is activities to normally convened meeting of the members at appropriate intervals, and within a month of the conclusion of its assignment. The special committee may be dissolved after the submission of its final report.
4. No committee shall incur any liabilities without authorization from the Executive.
ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS
1. The president shall summon a general meetings, at least four times a year in October, January, April and July, on the first Sunday of these months from 4:00 p.m. (or as deemed necessary by the President), one of which shall be an Annual General Meeting.
2. An Annual General Meeting shall be held once every year. At the AGM, the executives shall present a written report of the year's activities to the membership. This shall include the statement of accounts for the year under review. This can be rendered separately by the Treasurer if it is found to be convenient.
3. An election of officers shall be held at the second Annual General Meeting before the ensuing year. The outgoing officers shall execute the entire business before handing over to the new elected officers.
4. Whenever, in the opinion of the Executives, there is a crucial issue requiring the attention to the membership, an Emergency Meeting shall be summoned for the purpose.
5. A member in good standing may request a meeting by notifying the President and the Secretary. Such notification shall state the reason for the meeting.
6. At every meeting of the Executive, three members of the Executive shall constitute a quorum; and unless otherwise provided, all questions arising such meetings shall be decided by a simple majority of votes.
7. At every annual and other meetings of members, one-third of the registered members and in good standing (at the time of meeting ) shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; unless otherwise provided, all questions arising at a meeting of the members shall be decided by a simple majority votes.
8. If after thirty minutes of the time for which any Executive or other meeting is called, a quorum is not present, the President (or in the absence of the President, any member of the Executive), may cancel such a meeting. A substitute meeting may then be called within a period of time not less than seven days and not more than 15 days thereafter.
ARTICLE IX - REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE
1. A member of the Executive shall be removed from office only if his/her actions are deemed inconsistent with the objectives of the Association as stated in Article II, such determination to be made in the form of a vote of no confidence by the general membership.
2. A resolution calling for a vote of no confidence may be tendered to the president by any member in good standing, in writing, and supported by at least two other members in good standing
3. The President shall, within a period of not less than seven days, and not exceeding 15 days, convene or cause to be convened a meeting of the general membership for consideration of such a resolution.
4. The resolution shall be considered passed and binding if it is supported by a simple majority of the members in good standing present at the meeting and after the erring Executive member has been given ample opportunity at the meeting to defend him/herself.
5. The removal of any member of the executive shall in no way constitute expulsion or removal from the general membership of the Association.
6. In the event of removal or resignation, a member of the Executive shall surrender to the President all official documents of the Association in his/her position prior to removal or resignation.
ARTICLE X - GENERAL DISCIPLINE
1. The provision of this article shall apply to all members of the Association whether in the general membership or the Executive Committee.
2. Members shall conduct themselves in a manner not detrimental to the objectives of the Association as stated in Article II at all meetings, activities or special activities of the Association.
3. If the behaviour of a member is deemed contrary to the objectives of the Association a representation shall be made to the Executive Committee and the Executive Committee shall subsequently bring a disciplinary motion against such a member at a meeting properly convened for the transaction of the business of the Association.
4. Such an erring member must be informed in advance of the nature of the motion to be brought against him/her, and must be given an opportunity to defend him/herself at the meeting.
5. An erring member of the Association, if found guilty by a simple majority of votes members present at the meeting, (such votes being cast in secret), may be fined up to $10.00 (in respect of each and every subsequent infraction), or suspended from the general membership for a period not exceeding 90 days, or expelled from the Association. The form of discipline to be determined by a simple majority of votes of the General Members.
6. It is hereby understood and agreed that a fine shall be paid within 15 days of on pain of loss of "Good Standing"status. A suspension shall include exclusion from all meeting, activities and special activities of the Association for the period of the suspension.
7. In the event of suspension or resignation, a member shall remain liable for the return of all properties of the Association in his/her possession prior to suspension or resignation from the general membership
ARTICLE XI - DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
1. The association shall be dissolved upon two - thirds vote of the members present at a meeting called for that purpose.
2. Upon dissolution of the association the remaining assets and properties after the payment of debts and liabilities shall be used to set up scholarship fund in one of Niagara's institutions of higher learning for youth of African - Canadian descent.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS TO THE BY - LAW
1. This instrument of the Association may be amended subject to the following provisions:
a) All amendments shall be submitted in writing to the Executive through the President, and must be supported by at least two other members in good standing.
b) The president shall at a general meeting present the said submission for the consideration of the general membership.
c) An amendment shall be considered passed and binding if it is supported by the votes of not less than two-third of the members present at such a meeting
ARTICLE XIII - REVIEW
The By - Law shall be reviewed at every second annual general meeting.
Certified to be true copy of the By - Law and General By-Laws of the African Association of Niagara, and enacted by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at the meeting held on the day of 29th of January 1995
President: Date:
Secretary: Date:


Importance Of The Renewal Of Passport Online.
Some people are worried when they have to think of the passport renewal. The reason as to why they worry is because they will start configuring out about the long line that they will have to wait as well as different individuals to serve them. They will not be happy when they hear about the renewal of passport as that means that they will be taken new photos where they will use cash. The individuals should now be aware that the advanced technology has brought in the online renewal of passport making it easier and fast.
There is no need of experiencing some drama when you have planned about how you are going to travel. You, therefore, need to have in mind the advantages of the renewing of passport online. It is important for individuals to bear in mind that the passport renewal through online can be done while an individual is at comfort of his home. All he needs to have is good internet as well as a computer, and he will be in a position of getting a renewed passport.
To avoid the long lines, the website of the US Department State will allow the downloading of DS 82 form. With this, it will mean that an individual will not need to go to a facility that issue passport so that he can get his passport renewed. Remember, a lot of time will be used in the queuing of lines which can be saved when one renew his passport online. There is a need for individual to be aware that they can be able to check if everything is good before submitting the renewed passport. An individual will have a lot of time before sending thus will be safe.
You will always use a photo of your choice in comparison with what you will be forced to use when you use the manual passport renewal. On noticing that the photo that you had used previously is not good, you are always free to change. There is a way that an individual will follow the process and check if the renewal is completed using the website for the Department of US. An individual will make use of his last name and the Social Security number to search.
In addition, the date of birth need to be included while searching. It is of a need to let the people be aware while they carry out the passport renewal online, the information provided will not be public to the individuals. It will only be known by the person at the front desk who is handling the online passport as well as the individual who is renewing.
With the renewal having been done online, you did not take the documents to any of the facility. For this reason, your documents remain confidential and private. Individuals who want to renew their passports should consider doing it online as it is convenient and fast.


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Lake Washington School District in Washington State has achieved IPM STAR certification for its sustainable pest management program. Based on the practice of Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, IPM STAR certifies schools and childcare facilities for sustainable, least-risk pest management practices.
Created and administered by the 501(c)3 nonprofit IPM Institute of North America, IPM STAR's rigorous 37-point evaluation examined Lake Washington on a variety of pest management practices, including sanitation, pest exclusion, pest management training, pesticide application notification practices, and pesticide products used. The district received a detailed report on walkthrough inspection findings and took time to remedy outstanding evaluation requirements before achieving final certification.
Lake Washington's IPM program had its inception in 2002 when the district convened an IPM task force in response to parent concerns and to changes in Washington State law that required increased diligence in notifying staff, students and parents before pesticides or herbicides were applied. The IPM Task Force recommended the full creation of an IPM program to ensure compliance and to go above and beyond the requirements of the law. The Lake Washington School District adopted a full IPM policy in 2007, and an IPM procedures document was developed in 2009 to supersede the policy.


Snoring isn't just an annoyance. It's a warning sign.
Each snore is a gasp for breath, depriving your body of oxygen. It's why even light snoring is linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
38,000 cardiac deaths annually are linked to sleep apnea.
Seventy percent of people with hypertension (high blood pressure) have sleep apnea. Diabetes patients should be screened for sleep apnea as there's a close correlation between them.
Snoring, combined with other symptoms or conditions, may indicate a need for evaluation. Take our easy Online Sleep Assessment to find out more.
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How many people have OSA?
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Not long ago, the news site ProPublica published an important story about employers who, in their quest for a younger and cheaper workforce, were pushing out "older" workers — often those in their early 50s. Crunching data from the Urban Institute, reporters found that 28 percent of stable, long-time employees sustain at least one damaging layoff between turning 50 and leaving the workforce for retirement.
How has your family been affected? Email your story to [email protected] Trudy Lieberman, a reporter with many years experience in the health reporting field, is a contributing editor to the Columbia Journalism Review, where she blogs about health care and retirement.


Clear skin is on its way.
Having acne on your face is hardly fun, but what about back acne, a.k.a. bacne? At least a good makeup tutorial can help make your skin look more flawless, but you can kiss tank tops and strapless dresses goodbye if you're sporting bumps from your shoulders to your behind. Luckily, with a few simple modifications to your daily routine, you can make those body pimples a thing of the past.
1. Your go-to products are clogging your pores.
That's right: Your conditioner, your sunscreen, your body cream, your massage oils — they all can clog pores, causing you to get zits on your back.
The Cure: When washing and conditioning, flip your hair to the front and rinse forward to avoid leaving shampoo and conditioner residue on your back. And instead of regular sunscreen, choose ones that are labeled "ultra-light" or "quick-dry" like La Roche Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid ($30, amazon.com). It's also better to use lotions in the summer rather than creams because they have less oil content and rely more on water to hydrate the skin, so they're less clogging.
Going to the spa soon? Massage oils are fine — just finish your massage off with some steam in a shower or sauna to open up your pores to melt away the oils.
2. Your clothes are irritating.
Unfortunately, while working out is great for your body, it can also lead to acne if you're not careful. The friction from a tight-fitting sports bra can irritate hair follicles and cause red bumps.
The Cure: "After workouts you must shower," says Tami Cassis M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at The University of Louisville. "Running around afterward in sports bras or gym shirts is a big no-no," she adds. It may be a pain to switch clothes, but taking a few extra minutes to air out your body can prevent big skin hassles later.
3. You're predisposed to acne.
If pimply skin runs in your family, don't be surprised if you get it, too.
The Cure: Don't worry, there are ways to get around your genes. Try using an over-the-counter salicylic acid or glycolic acid wash to prevent and cure blemishes — Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Face Cleanser ($14, amazon.com) is a good pick. Washes have a tendency to be less irritating than leave-on medications, and because they are usually incorporated into your shower routine, they are more readily available, and therefore more regularly used. If these don't cut it, a prescription-strength topical medication or oral antibiotic may be recommended by your derm.
4. You're not eating the right foods for good skin.
Remember: What's good for your heart is also good for your skin, so it may be time to put down that milkshake and burger if you want a better complexion.
The Cure: This one's easy: Eat a well-balanced diet. Interestingly, some studies do show a connection between diets that are high in dairy and acne. Any extreme is not healthy, so many dermatologists just recommend cutting down on excess dairy — multiple glasses of milk or servings of cheese a day — rather than eliminating it all together.
5. You're not washing your back.
This may seem like a no brainer, but forgetting to wash or exfoliate your back is more common than you think. It's not easy to reach or see, and it's not particularly stinky, so who wants to waste their time playing twister in the shower? The reality is that your back needs love, too.
The Cure: Since it's one of the most acne-prone areas, you need to treat it as if it were your facial skin. This helps to keep the follicles clean and unclogged, making them less prone to pimples. Try a gentle exfoliating cleanser such as Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash ($6, amazon.com), which helps to cleanse, hydrate, exfoliate, and even calm inflamed skin. If done on a daily basis this should help keep bacne at bay. People are also starting to treat acne with light devices, which are great, effective alternatives to traditional treatments.


Heat oil in a large skillet over high until shimmering. Add green beans (the dryer they are, the less they will spatter when they hit the oil) and cook, covering skillet as needed if beans are spattering, until browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn beans with tongs and redistribute so they brown evenly (don't toss them since hot oil can easily slosh out of skillet if you try to show off). Continue to cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over and tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt. Add garlic, capers, and red pepper flakes. Cook, tossing occasionally, just until garlic turns golden, about 1 minute.
Transfer beans to a platter. Spoon caper-garlic mixture over and pour some oil over too; season with salt.
My wife hates green beans, but she loves, loves, loves these. Slight modification I did was using Mrs Dash extra spicy pepper mix (vice red pepper flakes), and used whole caper berries with stems attached (vice regular capers) as it gives the eater more of a finger food experience being able to easily pick up the whole caper berry. Outstanding recipe . I usually do this with Shishito peppers when available, but when not available, this is my back-up plan. Well done again.
These were so good! Between two people we polished off almost a pound of these beans (and my SO is not that big of a vegetable fan). The crispy capers and garlic are delicious. I will definitely make these again. Definitely be sure to dry off the beans - I did not have a problem with splattering because I put mine through a salad spinner and then patted them dry with paper towels.
My friend sent me this recipe and I'm sooo glad she did! This is a great way to fix fresh green beans. The cooking time is off a little as it took longer to cook the green beans but we'll worth the wait! The flavor with the garlic, capers and red pepper flakes is outta this world! Will fix again!
Awesome green beans. If you make sure they are dry they don't splatter. They taste greasy but take longer to brown than the receipt says. Well worth the wait though. Make a great way to fix fresh green beans. Will definitely make again. This serving was gobbled up with no leftovers!
These beans are seriously life changing. The combo of the capers, garlic, and pepper flakes brings out a whole new set of flavors that I've never experienced eating green beans. The sweetness in the green beans is perfectly balanced with a nice heat in the back coming from the pepper and I can't get enough! Sure it might get oil everywhere, but to say it is worth it would be an understatement. Make these beans.
Amazing flavors, very easy to prepare. My family loved it! Will definitely be making this again.
So. Dang. Good! I made this two nights in a row I loved it so much. I skipped the capers because I don't typically like them, but followed the recipe aside from that. Like another commenter, the cook time was longer than what the recipe suggested, but you can easily eyeball them to see when they are finished.
This was fantastic! I didn't add the capers (I don't really like them), and the garlic I added was minced, but regardless, this was amazing. I'm not sure following the times on the recipe is the way to go, since mine took a bit more time than what was called for, so just cook them 'til they look like the picture and you won't be disappointed!
These were really good! I didn't have capers and am going to pick some up for next time. BUT the best part of this dish was the crispy fried garlic. OMG. Tip: do not rinse your greenbeans right before you make this OR make sure they are reallly, really dry. Mine were washed a few days ago and were totally dry and I only had minimal spatter.
At first I wasn't sure if I would ever make this again. The warning in the recipe about the potential for splattering is very real! While the green beans were cooking, the splattering oil was making a huge mess (even with a cover). But, once the cooking was done, the taste made it all worthwhile! This is a great recipe - especially for the vegan in our house. Next time I will add more capers (because you can never have too many crispy capers in a recipe).


I have found as my children have approached young adulthood, it's challenging to be as purposeful about setting time aside to really equip them. Life gets so hectic and we often go from one "gotta do this" to the next. But our teens direly need that time with us. And I'm a firm believer it should be US. Their parents. Their aunts or uncles or grandparents. We are missing it, folks if we leave the gaps for someone else to fill.
I am not referring to social skills like coping with loneliness. I also am not referring to basic skills like hygiene or acquiring and maintaining a job. Time has an excellent article on varying statistics of today's teen population and their financial status – as well as the parents that are paying their children's bills well into adulthood. But here, on Laura's Little House Tips, I want to bring up the needs in independent life that we often skate through – brush past. Get it done! Without realizing it would best facilitate learning for our kids to slow down. Welcome them in on the issue at hand. Continue that nurturing into some of the most mundane moments of life.
Well – we are all great parents – right? Of course. I am not threatening anyone's parental worth. What I want to do here is create awareness. A conversation! Chime in with your thoughts please! Because let's face it…. we've all taught our older children many of the things on the 'honey-do' list but I want to meet you and shake your hand if you've gotten to EVERYTHING on that list… and that list is delightfully endless!
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I think that we as parents forget that our kids are going to be out on their own in life sooner than we think. This is great to get them ready to take care of things!
Yes! It's a reality I keep pushing aside in my brain! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Kendra!
You are doing great! I can't point to anything you left out. Setting your teen up for life as an adult spares you of a lot of heartache down the line.
And heartache for them as well 🙂 Thanks for the feedback!
When I was in my late teens & early 20's, I was so glad that I knew how to jump start my car, change a flat tire & check my oil. I can't imagine how much it would have cost me to have someone else do all of that for me.
That's awesome Melissa – I think also as parents it can tend to be just easier to do it without taking the time to make it a lesson. Things that require slowing down sometimes aren't the popular choice.
We don't spend enough time teaching our children & teens about actual life skills. How to function on your own, to figure things out and do things for themselves.
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You're welcome Cindy:) Thanks for stopping by.
I wish I was taught these things as a kid!
Makes sense to have the kids gain responsibilities as they age.
This is so important. Kids should have their independence but also know some tips and tricks to get them buy if they're in a bind.
Yes…. while independence at home and independence when they leave home are two very different things. Thanks for the feedback!
GREAT post! I'm sharing this all over today. My littles are still really little. But the advice is still sound.
It seems the more I try to teach our kids the more they forget! But I guess you have to continue to allow them to do things to get the hang of it.
As a mom approaching 45 *ahem… I thought I was the only one forgetting things! Thank you so much for the feedback! – I love it!
It is very important to pass onto kids all our knowledge. It is such a shame so many adults forgets about it.
This is valuable information. Kids rely on us so much these days and have no clue how to do these things.
Well it's certainly easier and less work to 'have no clue' isn't' it Lisa! hehehe…. But in the end they will thank us. Thanks for the encouraging feedback!
What a great post. I don't have teens yet, but I am going to keep these things in mind for when I do. We need more independent people.


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The MH Companies Renovates Centennial Covenant Church
The MH Companies specifies a lighting and controls package from Showline, Philips Selecon, and Philips Strand Lighting
First established in the 1980's, Centennial Covenant Church has continued to grow in the south suburbs of Denver, and in 1997 they found their permanent home in Littleton, CO. Now 18 years later, the congregation found themselves in need of a complete architectural and entertainment lighting renovation. Working with Cuningham Group Architecture, the architect turned to The MH Companies to create their dynamic new lighting design which consisted of 18 Showline SL PAR 150 ZOOM luminaires, seven Philips Selecon PLprofile1 LED luminaires, and a 250 ML lighting control console from Philips Strand Lighting.
"We moved into this site a long time ago and. with two services every Sunday and multiple events consistently taking place during the week, we needed a full lighting renovation," began David Dillon, Music Director, Centennial Covenant Church. "In the early stages of the design, the church was mainly looking at the architectural lighting, but we also needed to address the entertainment lighting as well. We were looking for fixtures that could provide great color and clean gobo patterns, and the lighting and controls package from Philips Entertainment is working great."
"We had previously worked with the architect on the project, Timothy Kathka, and we knew he had a particular interest in energy-saving projects," said Tom Seymour, Controls Engineering Manager, The MH Companies. "With a house full of incandescent PAR cans and a layer of HID's that were part of the original construction, the old lighting was anything but energy conscious, so we really had to do a full renovation, and Philips Entertainment had the perfect package of lighting and control."
To give the church the complete design needed, Seymour placed all the SL PAR 150 ZOOM luminaires and four of the PLprofile1 luminaires in the main front-of-house position. He then placed two PLprofile1 luminaires on the stage, and one PLprofile1 further out in the house to be used as a spot for the center stage area.
Seymour continued, "When we started talking about the entertainment lighting, I brought down two LED fixtures, the Showline SL PAR 150 ZOOM and a Philips Selecon PLprofile1 luminaire, for a demonstration to the renovation committee. Since they were already familiar with using PAR type fixtures, I wanted to show them what these LED luminaires could really do, and they were immediately impressed."
The Showline SL PAR 150 ZOOM is a die-cast aluminum LED Par can that utilizes nine high-powered and homogenized 15 watt RGBW LED's to produce over 3200 lumens of output. The manual zoom provides a beam angle range from 15–70° and the split yoke bracket allows for easy hanging or floor mounting. The rugged construction, internal power supply, and ease of use make the SL PAR 150 ZOOM a natural replacement for conventional theatrical PAR fixtures by providing designers with the highest output and best color uniformity.
Dillon added, "With our two services, we now do one that is slightly more traditional with a more static look, but then in our later service we create a contemporary worship environment with color changes between each song. We haven't had any issues with the color matching and the fixtures are completely solid. What we set for on Thursday night rehearsals is exactly what we walk into on Sunday morning."
The PLprofile1 LED luminaire from Philips Selecon is a variable beam profile that produces precise beam control and pattern projection from a high output beam. Available in 18–34° or 24–44° beam angles, the PLprofile1 delivers the performance of a 500 watt profile fixture with a maximum power consumption of only 150 watts. With almost Infinite color choices from the RGBW engine and supporting color temperatures from 2700K to 5600K in white, the PLProfile1 LED delivers exceptional color and projection quality in a compact, robust luminaire.
Seymour explained further, "For their lighting control console, they previously had a two-scene preset desk. Since we were now replacing the old rig with LED fixtures, we needed more control and the 250 ML was the best option. With operators who were excited to run a system with LED fixtures, the intuitive nature of the 250 ML was a great advantage and makes the system easy to program and run."
"We do have a couple of volunteer technicians that have really taken to the 250 ML lighting control console," agreed Dillon. "They seem to be finding new ways to open it up and push the envelope with multiple scene changes and setting the perfect worship environment."
The Philips Strand Lighting 250 ML lighting control console features four encoders and an LCD display screen for quick and easy LED and automated lighting control. Along with the standard features found on a preset desk, the 250 ML control console is ideal for smaller productions with a hybrid of LED and conventional lighting instruments.
"This type of lighting system from Philips Entertainment is everything that we like to promote," added Seymour. "It's less maintenance, offers greater design flexibility, and it's easy to run. At the end of the process, the local utility company was offering rebates for going from high-wattage lighting systems to an LED system. Based on their reduced power consumption, the church actually received a significant rebate, and seeing their services now, they are really making use of all their new tools with many wonderful transitions of color."
"With our new lighting system, it's a night-and-day difference," concluded Dillon. "Previously, our worship services were static light with only an adequate stage wash. There was no creative color and the system was basically on or off. Now, we have a completely transformed system and it's opened up a new ministry opportunity for someone with an eye for lighting to truly create on Sunday mornings."
Philips Entertainment offers a wide range of state-of-the-art lighting solutions for the concert, theatre, television, film, and architectural lighting markets. Consisting of industry leaders Philips Selecon, Showline, Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Vari-Lite, Philips Entertainment is committed to the continued development of energy-efficient and high-performance lighting and control systems through the use of innovative technologies that provide everything from single dimmers and fixtures to the most sought after automated luminaires and lighting control systems available today.
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About The MH Companies
Originally founded as MH Lighting in 1972, the company focus was on providing the core products and services related to top-of-the-line lighting products and services. As the industry and technologies have advanced, so has MH. Over the last four decades, they've responded to rapid industry advances and evolving customer needs and have introduced expanded offerings to maintain their foothold as one of the region's most capable and well respected lighting and controls manufacturer's representatives in the industry. Now, 40 years later, the divisions within The MH Companies (www.themhcompanies.wpengine.com) provide their customers throughout Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska with the area's largest selection of lighting and controls products, as well as system programming and a host of other offerings that are critical to the success of their projects. Representing over 70 manufacturers and thousands of products, MH Lighting, MH Controls, ProSite Services, and MH Roadway Solutions provide an array of products and site services to the customers in their market for both lighting and controls.


Achieving food security while using water resources in a sustainable manner will be a major challenge for current and future generations, particularly as we face increased pressures such as economic and demographic growth, and climate change. Agriculture is responsible for 70 percent of all freshwater withdrawals worldwide. That's why careful monitoring of water productivity in agriculture will allow us to learn how well we are using our water for growing crops and how can we use it better, particularly in water scarce areas.
Improving water productivity often represents the most important avenue for managing water demand in agriculture. Systematic monitoring will help us evaluate water productivity gaps and identify appropriate solutions for closing these gaps.
Water productivity is defined as the quantity or value of output in relation to the quantity of water beneficially consumed to produce this output. Water productivity in agriculture can be expressed as amount of product per unit of water beneficially consumed by the crop.
The database is publicly accessible, developed with open access data and open source algorithms. It will provide near real time information covering the period between 2009 and 2019.
On the basis of the database, the second component assesses agricultural land and water productivity, inherent productivity gaps, and possibilities to close these gaps.
Through this component, the project assesses, by means of water accounting, the consequences and sustainability of possible increases in water productivity in agriculture.
This component strengthens capacities of stakeholders at different levels to increase water productivity in a sustainable way, building on collaborations with local partners and research institutions.
WaPOR is the FAO portal to monitor Water Productivity through Open access of Remotely sensed derived data. It monitors and reports on agriculture water productivity over Africa and the Near East and provides open access to the water productivity database and its thousands of underlying map layers. It allows for direct data queries, time series analyses, area statistics and data download of key variables associated to water and land productivity assessments. ITC is involved in FRAME and WaPOR as Database Quality Control and Validation partner.
Remote Sensing can help us monitor water productivity in an objective and cost effective way. As of April 2017, the WaPOR platform offers operational and openly accessible data following a technically sound methodology.
Available as of April 2017: Level 1 continental (250 m ground resolution); Next releases: Level 2: 18 countries countries and four river basin (100 m), Level 3: 5 pilot areas in Lebanon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mali (30 m). Seamless monitoring from April 2009 to date, at 10 days or daily (for precipitation and ET0) interval.
Variables: Water productivity, land productivity, actual and reference evapotranspiration, land cover and use, biomass, precipitation, carbon dioxide uptake, yields, harvest index and crop calendar (Level 2 and 3 only).
Key features: Time series and key statistics, open access to data catalogue with more than 6 000 data layers, direct access through APIs.
Many of the world's major environmental concerns have to do with water. Potable water is getting increasingly scarce, which makes it a valuable resource to be managed wisely. Extreme weather causes excessive flooding which can often be prevented with proper by interventions. Pollution of valuable water resources and the status of precious wetlands deserve close monitoring.


Do you suspect your computer could use more memory? Here's how to tell. Here's how to tell. Here are a few simple � but telling � signs that your computer could benefit from a memory upgrade.... Similar to how certain events call for a memory upgrade, your computer's everyday performance will make any memory deficiencies apparent. Here are a few easy-to-recognize signs that your computer may be in need of a memory upgrade.
Clarification: RAM versus disk. When we talk about �memory�, we�re referring to your computer�s RAM. That�s the memory that is erased every time you turn off your computer.... If you suspect a memory leak on your computer, you should run some tests. Many memory test software utilities are available for purchase. However, the Microsoft Vista operating system includes, by default, a tool to test the computer's memory.
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Do you have trouble in completely uninstalling GrandBackup Ultimate 1.2 from your system? Are you looking for an effective solution to thoroughly get rid of it off the computer? Do not worry! You came to the right place, and you will be able to uninstall GrandBackup Ultimate 1.2 without any difficulty.
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LSVT LOUD is an effective treatment developed for those with voice and speech difficulties, resulting from Parkinson Disease and other neurological conditions. LSVT LOUD is designed to improve vocal volume through a regime of exercises targeting the muscles of the voice box. This treatment improves overall speech intelligibility through increased respiratory, laryngeal and articulatory function.
LSVT LOUD is an intensive 4 week program with almost 20 years of scientific study validating improvements in vocal loudness, intonation and voice quality with individuals diagnosed with PD. These improvements have been reported to maintain an enhanced vocal quality and loudness for up to 2 years post treatment.
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The University of Rhode Island held its sixth annual Center for the Humanities Festival to discuss "Public Treads in the Humanities," as well as future options for the fields of study.
The festival included a panel discussion between four diverse presenters in the public humanities. Moderating the event was Trinity Repertory's Conversationalist-In-Residence Christina Bevilacqua. The other panelists included Northeastern English professor, Ryan Cordell, NPR reporter, Shereen Marisol Meraji, and Tomaquag Museum Executive Director, Lorén M. Spears.
On NPR's "Code Switch" podcast, Meraji explores race, ethnicity, identity and culture in America. As someone with a mixed background, being half Puerto Rican and half Iranian, Meraji admits that "there is no way to spate that" in her reporting. Listed by The New York Times as one of the best new podcasts of 2016, Meraji said "Code Switch" is very self-aware.
When Meraji began pursuing an education within the humanities, her parents would ask her things like "what is this?" and "how are you going to feed yourself?" Merahji was able to prove that her degree wasn't a waste, however, and she still believes there is value in receiving an education in the humanities.
"What I do now with "Code Switch," every single day I lean on what I learned in my undergraduate work in the humanities," Meraji said.
In light of recent events, however, many parents are worried for their children studying within the humanities. President Donald J. Trump released his first federal budget plan last month proposing the elimination of both the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Similarly, he also proposed withdrawing all funding for the Corporation for National Broadcasting, which PBS and National Public Radio stations depend on.
These programs make up $300 million of the annual budget, which in comparison to the $1.1 trillion annual budget,only accounts for 0.027 percent. The National Endowment for the Humanities is safe for the time being, since Congress writes the federal budget, but the financial liveliness of many artists, musicians, writers and scholars are dependent upon this.
Provost Donald H. DeHayes said that at times like these, the humanities are more important now than ever.
"The humanities interconnect with many other fields of study around the university," DeHayes said. Part of this is because the university works towards creating collaborations between the humanities and other fields of study like health.
"When you look at health and look at education, we need the humanities to help us understand the fundamental integrity and ethics of the decisions that are being made in society, in our states and in our cities on a regular basis," DeHayes said.
Both Cordell and Spears's work is dependent upon collaborations between the sciences and the humanities. Cordell encourages his students to embrace technology as a means to their understanding and findings in the field. Using advanced data mining, Cordell is able to discover reprinted content across large-scale archives of 19th Century newspapers, magazines and literature.
"Humanities students shouldn't feel like technology is this alien thing," Cordell said.
For Spears, her work with others helps to create interactive exhibit experiences for museumgoers. The use of technology is what helps to "perpetuate culture" in Spears's opinion.
The festival also honored current undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in the humanities for academic excellence. Senior history major and award winner Kristina Canton said despite the current outlook, she still feels that an education in the humanities still has value and purpose.
Junior philosophy major and award winner Charlie Santos said his time studying within the humanities had had a beneficial impact of his education. The tools he's gathered have helped him find meaning in his studies and his actions.
"The arts and humanities, for me, has been largely about increasing my own ability through philosophy to think critically and engage critically with people and the world around me," Santos said.
While the endowments remain under the knife in a time when the government is actively looking for places to slash the budget, Santos believes that everyone within the field can do more to promote the importance of the humanities.