Month: March 2013

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Health

The Top 10 Worst Possible Foods To Eat For People With Diabetes

Seems like the rule of thumb for food is: “If it tastes good, it’s not good for you.” So much of our good and bad eating habits have to do with the type of foods we were raised around, and our views of food as fuel and sustenance as well as a pleasurable, sensual act (use of the sense of taste.) As Humans, we’re practically hot-wired for pleasurable consumption–that is, craving and eating the foods that makes us feel good–in direct opposition to eating for nutrients and energy. This becomes particularly dangerous with the presence of disease, particularly Diabetes. We compromise our good health when we eat processed foods laden with sugar,  preservatives, salt, and fat.  And processed foods aren’t good for anyone, let alone diabetics, so best you strike the following 10 Worst Possible Foods To Eat For People With Diabetes from your shopping lists.
 


Chicken Nuggets
These ubiquitous finger foods dip nicely and satisfy hunger, but you’d do better to go for grilled chicken strips or a skinless breast. Whether you get them in a restaurant or out of the freezer section, chicken nuggets are made with heavy breading (that you may forget to count against your carbs for the day) and usually more salt, fat, and preservatives than anyone needs.

 

 
White Rice
Sure, white rice is inexpensive and easy to cook. But like all processed foods made with refined flour, including white bread and white pasta, it offers very little nutrition in return for raising your blood sugar, and it could be loaded with preservatives, too. If you like rice and want better control of your diabetes, try some of the wild rice blends (as well as whole-grain breads, pastas, and cereals). They take a little longer to cook and they do cost more, but they’re healthier and tastier.

 

French Fries
Few people realize how many calories even a small serving of French fries can contain. This can make managing your weight and your diabetes difficult, especially if you eat them frequently. And like white rice, they don’t offer much in return for their effect on blood sugar levels. If you really like fries, bake them yourself at home, without oil. Use skin-on sweet potatoes and skip the frozen supermarket varieties, which are often loaded with preservatives.

 

Canned Fruit in Heavy Syrup
Eating more fruits and vegetables helps people with type 2 diabetes stay healthy and feel full. If your budget is tight, canned produce is an option — it lasts longer and tastes good. Unfortunately, if you don’t read labels carefully, you could end up with fruit that has been canned in heavy, sugary syrup. You can lighten the sugar load of these processed foods by draining and rinsing the fruit, but it’s better to buy fruit canned in its own juice instead of syrup.

 

Potato Chips
When you have to watch your weight, as many people with type 2 diabetes must do, potato chips and other fried snacks can quickly undermine your diet efforts. These processed foods add to your intake of calories, salt, and preservatives without providing much, if any, nutrition or fiber, which can help slow digestion a bit. Plan ahead for those times when you want a crunchy treat and have veggie sticks (cut-up carrots, celery, and zucchini are great) and a low-fat, low-sugar dip you enjoy at the ready.

 

Soda
Having a lot of sodas, even sugar-free sodas, in your diet frequently correlates with a diabetes diagnosis. Most people switch to sugar-free or try to give up sugary drinks entirely to better manage their diabetes (and their weight). If it’s the tingly sensation of soda you crave, try club soda with a touch of fruit juice for flavor. Go easy on the fruit juice, however, because it’s also high in sugar.

 

Foods With High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup is a common ingredient in many packaged foods like cookies and snack cakes, and it’s the focal point of a controversy about its effect on weight, insulin, and health. Many foods that you might not realize contain HFCS actually do, such as sweet pickle relish, ketchup, jams and jellies, and salad dressings. If you’re wary of including this form of sweetener and all its calories in your diabetes diet, simply choose products that list sugar, not high-fructose corn syrup, as an ingredient. Keep in mind though that both sugar and high-fructose corn syrup add calories to food, and try to develop a taste for foods that are less sweet to better manage your type 2 diabetes.

 

Processed Meats
Although they don’t usually contain sugar, processed meats, which are heavy on salt and preservatives, seem to be linked to an increased risk of diabetes. Instead of relying on lunch meats, deli meats, and various kinds of sausages, go for meat that is closer to its natural state. Try using leftovers from a roasted chicken for a lunchbox sandwich, for example. Also, build in more meatless options for type 2 diabetes control.

 

Fast-Food Hamburgers
This fast-food staple may be a diabetes risk factor for you. Research shows that African-American women who eat hamburgers in a restaurant two or more times a week are much more likely to receive a diabetes diagnosis than those who do not. A small, plain hamburger probably isn’t the root of this problem — it’s more likely that the oversized patties, buns, and toppings are contributing to these statistics. If you’re eating out, opt for a small, grilled-chicken sandwich with lots of veggies instead. Dr. Hannon recommends researching restaurant menus in advance to plan healthy choices.

 

Source: EveryDay Health

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Beauty Health

Oil Therapy

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed quite the fixation with different types of oils for cooking, aromatherapy, beauty aides, and alternative medicine.

So, I just wanted to take the time out to highlight some of my favorite oils and how I’ve found them helpful in my daily needs.

Coconut Oil: Organic, Unrefined, Cold-Pressed, Extra Virgin

  • The BEST natural body moisturizer I’ve come across. Slather this anywhere on your body and you’ll be amazed by how soft and supple your skin will be by the next day. Tip: If you have really dry feet, Try This: Rub coconut oil all over your feet, slip on some socks, and get some rest. You’ll thank me in the morning. 🙂
  • Dry hair? No problem. Apply this oil throughout the hair to give it some added moisture.
  • Some people swear that taking 1-2 tablespoons a day of coconut oil helps with weight loss. I can’t attest to those claims, but it is yummy when used to cook up some scrambled eggs. Delish!
  • Believe it or not, I sometimes use this on my face as a moisturizer and it does a great job of getting rid of dry patches and making the face more supple. However, I only recommend doing this for people with dry skin.

Castor Oil: The Palma Christi (Palm of Christ)

  • I have grown to love this oil. It’s great as an overnight spot treatment on pimples/acne. This oil is too thick to place  all over the face, so I don’t recommend it.
  • Great for dry hands and feet.
  • If you’re having trouble in the bathroom area(constipation), this is your go-to oil. It’ll clear that right up!
  • Castor Oil packs have been used for various issues such as inflammation, congestion, constipation, and liver, kidney, and pelvic disorders.
  • I don’t have this one confirmed yet, but it supposedly helps with the appearance of cellulite. I’m going to try this one out and let you know my results.

Olive Oil: Any type

  • This is my go-to oil for most of my cooking needs, unless I’m frying.
  • This is a good oil for body moisturizing, but I prefer coconut oil for my beauty needs over olive oil.
  • Many claim that it’s great in your hair. I tried this once and well, never again! Ok, maybe further experiments are needed, but I was not impressed.

Lavender Oil: 100% Pure Essential Oil

  • Great for healing my acne bumps and scars.
  • The anti-bacterial properties also help with any cuts and scrapes, including cat scratches (cat owners can relate!)
  • A few drops on my pillow case help me to finally doze off to sleep when my insomnia starts kicking in.
  • Always great to use in an oil diffuser as a room deodorizer.
  • Mix this with Eucalyptus oil in warm/hot water for a relaxing bath.

Peppermint Oil: 100% Pure Essential Oil

  • If you’re sick, this oil will surely give your sinuses some temporary relief and make it easier to breathe again. However, putting this oil in a bath will give you an extreme cooling effect in all areas including your nether regions, so be forewarned.
  • Another good choice to scent the room in an oil diffuser. However, the minty smell makes my cat go off-the-wall bonkers!

Clove Oil: 100% Pure Essential Oil

  • Believe it or not, this oil is stronger than lavender oil with its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. This oil can zap away a zit overnight. Warning: It can sting a little, so you may want to mix it with a carrier oil like  olive oil before applying to the skin.
  • I haven’t tried this, but apparently it’s great to use with your toothpaste/mouthwash for dental care.

Eucalyptus Oil: 100% Pure Essential Oil

  • This goes well with lavender oil as a calming and soothing bath oil.
  • This is another good choice for a room deodorizer.

Citrus-Scented Oils (Orange, Lemon, and Lime): 100% Pure Essential Oil

  • I only use these oils to get rid of any unpleasant smells that may pop up within my apartment. I have citrus oils to be great as a room deodorizer.
  • Certain citrus oil brands you can use for baking needs (pies, cakes, etc.) to boost flavor.

I do own and use a lot more oils, but these are my main staples. I’m always looking to experiment and add to my collection, so if you have any other good suggestions/recommendations please forward it my way!

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Politics

Roadkill: Montana To Drivers – If You Kill It, You Eat It

The state of Montana is proposing a new law. If you kill it, scrape it up off the road and Bon appetite.

State lawmakers are poised to say just that after the Senate gave its initial backing Wednesday to a bill that would allow people to salvage roadkill for food. The measure is now a final vote from heading to Gov. Steve Bullock.

It makes no sense to let the carcasses of big-game go to waste on Montana’s roadways, supporters said.

“It really is a sin to waste a good meat,” said state Sen. Larry Jent, D-Bozeman.

The measure calls for law-enforcement officers to issue permits to individuals who would be allowed to remove the carcasses of elk, deer, antelope and moose off the state’s roadways. An earlier version would have allowed fur-bearing animals, upland game birds and migratory game birds to be scraped up, too, but it got canned.

Opponents question whether the meat would be safe and whether it would create liability issues for food banks that accept it. Sen. Kendall Van Dyk, D-Billings, said law-enforcement officers are not qualified to decide whether roadkill is safe to eat.

“Despite it’s good intention, it doesn’t pass the smell test for me,” Van Dyke said.

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Politics

Mr Obama Fills Out His March Brackets – Republicans Call Foul

The President did something most Americans do every year, so naturally, Republicans found a problem with what he did. The latest example is Mr. Obama taking a few minutes out of his schedule to fill out his March Madness brackets. Most Republicans naturally have a problem with this, but we’ll look at what Senator Lindsey Graham and Rudy Giuliani has to say about this unbelievable thing the president did.

“Do you realize he’s never received one vote for any of his previous budgets? If he can pick one winner right in the brackets, he’s trumped on what he’s able to do on getting votes for his own budget,” Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday on Fox News’ “On the Record.”

Obama picked Indiana University to win the NCAA March Madness tournament, which begins Thursday.

“I think his basketball picks are good news stories and his budget is a lousy news story for him, and so he’s trying to do a good news story,” Graham said on Fox News.

He added: “So why he’s doing this? It’s a good soft news story. His budget is going to be met with absolutely no support from Democrats and Republicans.”

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said that he has no issue with Obama filling out a bracket — provided he gets his work done.

“I have no problem with the president doing his brackets. That’s fine. He’s having fun. He’s entitled to have some fun, but usually the way I look at it is you have fun after you do your work. And the president hasn’t done his work,” said Giuliani, a Republican, on Fox News. “He hasn’t done it in years. He hasn’t proposed a budget that’s serious since he’s been president. As Lindsey pointed out, he can’t even get a Democrat to vote for one of his budgets.”

Yep. Pay no attention to the fact that since the President’s policies took effect in 2009, the economy has been steadily adding millions of jobs that were lost under the previous Republican administration. And pay no attention to the fact that most Americans have regained the losses they suffered in their 401k and other annuity accounts. Or that the stock market recently hit an all time high due in part to the President’s policies, or that most economists agree that things are better now than when Obama took office.

Those are just facts Republicans would rather you not pay attention to. As far as they’re concerned, the President is not working.

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exercise Healthcare

7 Herbal Teas That Calm Anxiety

According to nonprofit organization Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem in America, affecting about 18 percent of the population (40 million adults over 18 years of age).  Adding herbal teas to your daily diet and routine can be both a healthy and convenient way to soothe feelings of anxiety. Stay away from teas that contain caffeine, as caffeine is known to increase anxiety. Below are just 7 of the many natural herbal tea remedies that can help you relax.

1. Kava
Kava is by far the most well-known and well-researched herbal treatment available for controlling anxiety symptoms. Many have likened the effects of kava to a very common anxiety drug called Buspar, and kava itself appears to have all of the qualities of an effective herbal remedy – it’s non-addictive and can be taken as needed, it’s safe, and it is completely natural. However, there are a few things to note about kava tea. First, the kava tea you buy at a grocery store is not strong enough to combat anxiety. You need 300 or so kavalactones a day at some estimates, and basic teas only provide 30 to 50 – not enough to feel any effects. You’ll need to buy a more pure kava herbal tea, like the ones sold in tea shops. You’ll also need to combine it with something that has fat in it, like butter or coconut milk.

2. Passionflower Tea
Passionflower tea is “kava-lite.” It’s not nearly as strong as kava and fewer studies have confirmed its benefits, but many people swear that Passionflower has provided them with the same relaxation effects as kava without the same risk of side effects.
Because passionflower’s “dosing” isn’t quite as well known, it’s unclear whether store-bought teas provide enough of the flavonoids that make passionflower effective. Research has only focused on “drops” of passionflower extract, usually around 30 drops three times a day. In tea, the amount of flavonoids compared to a “drop” is much less clear. It’s best to start small and work your way up, seeing if there is any effect along the way.

3. Valerian Root Tea
Valerian root is unique, in that while it is not designed for anxiety, many people find that the calming nature of valerian is extremely effective for soothing anxiety symptoms. Valerian’s traditional use is as a sleep aid. Many people use valerian root to help them get to sleep when they’re suffering from insomnia.
But those same calming properties may have an effect on anxiety as well. In this case, valerian is dealing with anxiety symptoms directly, not the anxiety itself. Valerian root should be taken carefully until you know how it affects you. The tea should be taken at night at first to see if it helps aid your sleep. If you decide it is providing you with the effects you’d hoped for, try taking it during the day, but make sure that you avoid driving until you know how fatigued it makes you feel.

4. St. John’s Wort
The St. John’s wort plant has yellow flowers and is considered to be a weed throughout most of the United States. It has been used for medical purposes in other parts of the world for thousands of years. Today, St. John’s wort is continually being studied to try to validate its alleged mood-improving benefits.
Many studies have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of St. John’s wort. Some studies have suggested benefit, but other studies have not. While the true benefits of St. John’s wort are still being explored, if you do choose to use it, be sure to learn all you can and check with your doctor before taking it. St. John’s wort can interact with other medicines or supplements you may be taking and may have side effects.

5. Chamomile 
A study in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology shows that patients who received chamomile treatment experienced a significant change in the severity of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) symptoms. The herb has been used to calm nerves, decrease indigestion and calm the stomach. Steep 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile in a cup of boiling water, three times a day for about two months.
Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs. In the U.S., chamomile is best known as an ingredient in herbal tea. 

6. Peppermint 
Peppermint has several medicinal qualities. In addition to helping to calm anxiety, (mostly associated with other issues like depression), peppermint is also known to help relieve symptoms associated with the common cold, upset stomach, skin irritations, indigestion and headaches. To drink in a tea, combine 1 cup of boiling water and 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves and let it steep for 10 minutes. You can drink peppermint tea about four or five times a day (between meals). However, it’s a good idea to check with a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

7. Lemon Balm 
Lemon balm has been used to help reduce stress and anxiety, as well as increase appetite, improve sleep, heal wounds, ease pain, treat stings and other insect bites. The herb is commonly combined with other herbs, such as chamomile, to help calm nerves. Steep about a quarter to 1 teaspoon of dried lemon balm in hot water up to four times a day.

Source: CalmClinic & eHow Food 

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Politics

The President’s Car – The Beast – Broke Down In Israel Today

President Obama’s limousine, the armored vehicle known as “The Beast,” broke down today at Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, after being wrongly filled with diesel instead of gasoline.

According to the Times of Israel, the vehicle would not start, and another presidential limousine was flown in as a replacement.

Secret Service spokesperson Edwin Donovan addressed the issue this morning, saying the Service “did not have a read on what the specific issue is at this point.” He noted the incident happened before President Obama’s arrival, and that his itinerary was not affected:

One of our protective vehicles experienced mechanical problems in Israel earlier today. This is why we bring multiple vehicles and a mechanic on all trips. Situations like this are planned for extensively by our advance teams so that the President’s itinerary is unaffected by these types of issues.

The president is in Israel for a two-day visit.

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Fashion

C*G*R*Style: Not The “FABULOUS!” Dream Again?

 Would you rock this?

 


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Politics

Michael Moore To Harry Reid – “Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?” – Video

An emotional Michael Moore berated Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid D-Nev. last night for the decision not to include Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s assault weapons ban in the Democratic gun control bill.

The liberal filmmaker was a guest of CNN’s Piers Morgan last night, criticizing the senior Democrat with rhetoric usually reserved for former President George W. Bush.

“This is just going to keep going on and on and on, until people rise up,” Moore insisted. “Until people take Harry Reid by the collar and say, ‘Who the hell do you think you are, this is our country Harry Reid.’

“He should be ashamed of himself,” Morgan agreed.

Moore asserted that Reid would act differently “if a man with an assault weapon killed Harry Reid’s grandchildren,” berating the Senate leader for being a coward.

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Politics Satan

Conservative Christian Riding The “Obama Is Satan” Wave

Well that didn’t take long. Of course you already knew that Conservatives were going to use this show on The History Channel, where the comparison is being made that a character who plays Satan resembles President Obama. The History Channel already pushed back on this claim of resemblance, but this is a good false equivalence, so Conservatives will do all they can to ride this conspiracy to its limit and beyond.

TruNews host Rick Wiles on Wednesday explained that it was not a coincidence that people like radio host Glenn Beck thought that “Satan” in the History Channel’s The Bible series looked similar to the president.

“As Mr. Obama prepares to enter Jerusalem this week, days before Passover, another massive swarm of locusts have entered southern Israel,” Wiles reported. “Mr. Obama is not only facing a biblical plague of locust in the Middle East he is also being compared to Satan in the popular The Bible series on the History Channel.”

But Wiles admitted that he believed the network and producer Mark Burnett when they saidthat it was “utter nonsense” that any resemblance was deliberate.

“I don’t believe they intentionally portrayed the Lucifer character to look like Mr. Obama,” the Christian radio host noted. “I think God guided the hand of the makeup artist and blinded the eyes of everybody on the movie set while it was being recorded, and the spiritual blinders were removed Sunday night when the program was broadcast nationally on the History Channel.”

“How many clues do we need from Heaven to understand that the man in the White House is a devil from Hell?”

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Food And Recipes

The Quik Cook! 3 Sexy, Easy Dinner Recipes For Two

Mustard-Crusted Lamb

 

Ingredients:
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1 (1-pound) New Zealand lamb rib roast (rack of lamb), 8 ribs, flap trimmed
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard with seeds
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh mint or basil leaves
4 tablespoon(s) chopped shallots
1/4 cup(s) panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3 small (3 ounces each) red potatoes, each cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoon(s) water
1/2 bunch(es) (16-ounce) broccoli rabe, tough stem ends trimmed
1 teaspoon(s) olive oil
3 tablespoon(s) reduced-fat sour cream

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place lamb, meat side up, in small roasting pan. Sprinkle lamb with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. In small bowl, stir together mustard, mint, and 2 tablespoons shallots. Reserve 2 tablespoons mustard mixture for sauce;spread remainder on lamb. Pat on panko to coat.

2. Roast lamb in oven 25 to 30 minutes for medium-rare (140 degrees on meat thermometer) or until desired doneness.

3. Meanwhile, heat 4-quart saucepan of water to boiling on high. In microwave-safe medium bowl, combine potatoes and 2 tablespoons cold water. Cover with vented plastic wrap, and microwave on High 4 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain; toss with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Keep warm.

4. Add broccoli rabe to boiling water in saucepan, and cook 3 minutes. Drain well; wipe pan dry. In same saucepan, heat oil and remaining 2 tablespoons shallots on medium-high; add broccoli rabe and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Toss with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Keep warm.

5. Stir sour cream into reserved mustard mixture. Cut lamb into 2-rib portions, and place on 2 dinner plates with potatoes and broccoli rabe. Serve lamb with sour cream sauce.

Steamed Lobster

 

Yields: Makes 2 main-course servings
Total Time: 25 min
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:
2 (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each) live lobsters
4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine
2 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice

Directions:
1. In 12-quart stockpot, heat 1 1/2 inches water to boiling over high heat. Plunge lobsters, headfirst, into boiling water. Cover and heat to boiling; steam 12 minutes. With tongs, transfer lobsters to colander to drain, then place on platter.

2. Combine melted butter and lemon juice; transfer to small cups for dipping lobster.

3. To eat lobster, twist off claws and legs. With lobster cracker, nut cracker, or hammer, crack large claws; remove meat. Separate legs at joints; push out meat. Twist to separate tail from body. Reserve any red roe (coral) and greenish liver (tomalley) separately, if desired. With kitchen shears, cut down along center of underside of tail; gently remove meat. Lift bony portion behind small legs from shell; with lobster pick or fork, remove small nuggets of meat. Dip lobster into lemon butter. Makes 2 main-dish servings.

Duck Breast with Balsamic Pears

Serves: 2
Yields: 2 main-dish servings
Total Time: 45 min
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min

Ingredients:
1 (15-ounce) fresh or frozen (thawed) boneless duck-breast half with skin
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup(s) long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon(s) snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly grated orange peel
1 Bosc or D’Anjou pear, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 bag(s) (9-ounce) microwave-in-bag baby spinach
1/4 cup(s) slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:
1. Pat duck breast dry with paper towels. With knife, cut four 1/4-inch-deep diagonal slashes in skin and fat. On waxed paper, evenly sprinkle duck breast with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to season both sides.

2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook duck, skin side down, on medium 16 to 18 minutes or until skin is browned and crispy. As duck cooks, spoon off excess fat in skillet. Turn duck over; cook 10 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness.

3. While duck cooks, in 2-quart saucepan, prepare rice as label directs; when done, stir in parsley, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In cup, mix vinegar, water, sugar, and peel.

4. Transfer duck to cutting board; cover with foil to keep warm. Discard all but 2 teaspoons fat from skillet. Stir in pear and cook 5 minutes or until it begins to brown; transfer to plate. Add shallot to skillet and cook 1 minute. Stir in vinegar mixture; cook 2 to 4 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken.

5. Meanwhile, prepare bagged spinach in microwave as label directs.

To serve, divide spinach and rice between 2 dinner plates; sprinkle rice with almonds. Thinly slice duck breast, and serve with pears and balsamic sauce.

Tips & Techniques
If you can only find duck breasts that weigh in at 6 ounces apiece (size depends on the type of duck), buy 2 and cook skin sides down on medium 15 minutes; turn over and cook 4 minutes longer. Serve as in step 6.

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Politics

French First Lady Cheated With Two Men At Same Time

Lurid claims that French First Lady Valerie Trierweiler cheated on her former husband with Ttwo lovers at once have been heard in a court in Paris today.

The 47-year-old girlfriend of President Francois Hollande is suing two authors who made the allegations for invasion of privacy.

The biography called The Troublemaker claims she was the shared mistress of Mr Hollande, 58, and former conservative minster Patrick Devidjian, now 68, while she was still married to Denis Trierweiler nine years ago.

Both men knew they were ‘sharing’ Ms Trierweiler, but when Mr Devidjian refused her demands to leave his wife, she chose her affair with Mr Hollande over him, before finally divorcing her husband in 2010, the book says.

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Entertainment

Michael Jackson BabyDaddy Drama

The family of Michael Jackson is suing the multi-entertainment conglomerate AEG Live — who sponsored his “This Is It” tour — for its alleged negligent hiring and supervision of Dr. Conrad Murray, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the case of the singer’s death in 2009. The Jackson Clan are asking for $40 billion in damages.

MJ’s mom, Katherine Jackson, in particular is requesting that anything regarding the paternity of MJ’s children should not be brought up during the case’s impending trial, as well as MJ’s estate situation. Weird to mention that only for the fact that the paternity of the children, as far as I’m thinking, should have no bearing on a charge of manslaughter against AEG.

Which leads me to question: If Michael Jackson did not genetically contribute to the creation of these kids, would he in fact have had to legally adopt them in order to claim he was indeed their daddy? I’m thinking —yeah!–and I’m also thinking he may not have done so, which would put the Jackson’s up sh@#!%’s creek without a paddle, with all the impending claims on the actual parentage of Prince, Paris and Blanket.

If so, what a terrible and unfair legacy to leave to these children. ♦

 

 

 

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