Developing a Culture of Peace in Calgary and Alberta-an article presented at the Third Annual Alberta Peace Education Conference October 2005. It can be used for consideration in initiating other Provincial and Community Culture of Peace Programs.
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1 Stir around to see if all of the strawberries were blended. 2  If not blend for 10 more seconds. 3  Don't add ice. 4  This will just make the smoothie more watery. 5  If you want to make it colder, put it into your fridge until desired coldness. 6  It won't fit up a straw, so try using a spoon. Stir around to see if all of the strawberries were blended. 2  If not blend for 10 more seconds. 3  Don't add ice. 4  This will just make the smoothie more watery. 5  If you want to make it colder, put it into your fridge until desired coldness. 6  It won't fit up a straw, so try using a spoon.