Thursday, July 28, 2011
EATERY IS OPEN - NIKI DA STOOPS BROCCOLI RABE ~ ala DAWN
1 bunch broccoli rabe, tough, non-leafy stems removed
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese
Low sodium chicken broth
In a saute pan combine chicken broth, smashed garlic, red pepper and broccoli rabe. On bring to a boil then reduce to medium heat. Once broth has almost evaporated add a little bit of olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve!
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PARANORMAL PUB;THE OLD WOMAN'S HOUSE (another true story)
Marion Pellicano Ambrose
It‘s been 25 years since my best friends promised to follow me down to Florida to live. Finally, they decided to buy a house so they could be snowbirds! I went with the real estate agent and looked at house after house for them, but none seemed right. My friends looked at the listings on line and set up more appointments and still, we couldn’t find a thing. I suggested the real estate agent widen his search to a certain area I happened to like, as my sister bought a house there and loved it. A particular house came up that was in their price range and met their qualifications, so I was going to see it. In the meantime, my friend’s father died and so she and her husband made plans to fly down. While they were here, we all decided to go and look at the house. As we pulled up, I had such a feeling of “this is it”! I didn’t say anything, but I had a strong feeling that they would be buying this house.
We went inside and my friend stopped abruptly as she walked in the door. She looked to her right with a surprised look on her face. “What is it?” I asked. “I’ll tell you later”, she said and moved cautiously into the living room. The house was absolutely perfect. It had everything they wanted and more. After checking out all the rooms and the property, my friend took me back to the front door. This is what she told me.
“When I walked in, I saw an old woman standing there.(pointing to her right by the closet door). This was her house. She’s dead now. She said I was welcome here and she wanted us to be here.”
“Where was she?” I asked. “Right here,” my friend told me as she opened the closet. Inside was an oxygen machine and medical tubing. The realtor walked over and said, “Oh, I’m sorry. We’ll get that out of here. This is an estate sale, you know, and the lady that owned the house died recently. That was her oxygen machine.”
My friends are the now the new owners of this house and feel both welcome and blessed in their new home.
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ROAMING THE STREETS
Tony Walker
Last Saturday, July 23rd, I went to a friend's house for a get together with some good friends. Had a great time and left the party at 130AM. At this time I noticed something that really disturbed me.
The party was in East Meadow, Long Island, NY. As I was driving through the town I saw many kids walking the streets. Not a single kid was old enough to drive.
I drove 2 friends who live in NYC to the train station in Wantagh so they can catch a train home. Again I saw more young kids on the streets.
Then I drove one more friend home to Massapequa. Again I saw more kids roaming.
As I was driving to my home which is on the Seaford/Wantagh border, I saw 2 kids sitting on a sidewalk making out. There is no way these 2 were old enough to drive.
If a kid is not old enough to drive that means they have to be under the age of 17 right?
That means I saw a ton of kids under 17 roaming the streets in between 1:30- 2 in the morning!!!
I don't know about you guys but if I was out roaming at that time of night at that age my mother never would've let me reach driving age!
And there is no way my kids will allowed to stay out that late at that age!!!
Am I crazy or do you guys agree with me? Am I starting to sound like an old fuddy duddy or no? I was just shocked to see so many kids out there!! Is it safe for them to out there at that time?
Please tell us what you think.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
IT'S NOT A MATTER OF IF...BUT WHEN
Hurricane Safety
To prepare for the possibility of a major hurricane you should consider the following advice:- Disaster Supply Kit
- Preparing a Family Evacuation Plan
- Take These Items With You When Evacuating
- What to Do When a Hurricane WATCH Is Issued
- Tips For Those With Medical Needs
Disaster Supply Kit
To prepare for the possibility of a major hurricane you should assemble a hurricane disaster supply kit.- First aid kit and essential medications.
- Canned food and manual can opener.
- At least three gallons of water per person.
- Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
- Battery-powered radio, TV, flashlight, and extra batteries.
- Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.
- Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.)
- Keep a non-electronic phone in your home – the phone lines often times remain operational even during power outages
- Develop a family plan for survival and property protection.
If your home is in a potential flood or storm surge zone, be prepared to evacuate when officials recommend it.
Inventory personal property; safely secure all records and valuable documents in a watertight place. - Have materials available to protect your doors and windows
- Alert proper authorities if someone is using life support equipment.
Preparing a Family Evacuation Plan
Take These Items With You When Evacuating
- Prescription medications and medical supplies;
- Bedding and clothing, including sleeping bags and pillows Bottled water, battery-operated radio and extra batteries, first aid kit, flashlight
- Car keys and maps
- Documents, including driver’s license, Social Security card, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc.
- Tips for those with medical needs
What to Do When a Hurricane WATCH Is Issued
- Listen to local radio or TV stations for up-to-date storm information.
- Prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or ornaments, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything else that can be picked up by the wind.
- Prepare to cover all windows of your home. If shutters have not been installed, use precut plywood as described above. Note: Tape does not prevent windows from breaking, so taping windows is not recommended.
- Fill your car's gas tank.
- Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water, and medications.
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IMPORTANT FOOD RECALL
Listeria Forces Recalls of Ready-to-Eat Chicken, Meat
Chicken Nuggets and Other Recalled Products Were Sold by Dollar General, Starbucks, Race Trac, and Other Stores
(continued)
Flying Foods Recall of Chicken, Turkey, Beef, and Pork Products continued...
On July 26, Flying Foods expanded the recall to include 6,901 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products. The packages bear the establishment number "P-34373" or EST. 34373 inside the USDA mark of inspection.These products were distributed in Alabama and Georgia:
- 8.4-ounce packages of "STARBUCKS CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WRAPS Bistro Box" that have "Enjoy by" dates of 7/16-7/26 stamped on the package.
- 6.3-ounce packages of "STARBUCKS CHICKEN & HUMMUS Bistro Box" that have "Enjoy by" dates of 7/16-7/26 stamped on the package.
- 4.6-ounce packages of "STARBUCKS SALUMI & CHEESE Bistro Box" that have "Enjoy by" dates of 7/15-7/26 stamped on the package.
- 7.3-ounce packages of "STARBUCKS CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS Bistro Box" that have "Enjoy by" dates of 7/15-7/26 stamped on the package.
- 9.75-ounce packages of "RaceTrac TURKEY WRAP" that have "Sell thru" dates of 7/17-7/28 stamped on the package.
- 10.3-ounce packages of "RaceTrac CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD" that have "Sell thru" dates of 7/17-7/28 stamped on the package.
- 7.88-ounce packages of "RaceTrac CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP" that have "Sell thru" dates of 7/17-7/28 stamped on the package.
- 9.8-ounce packages of "RaceTrac COBB SALAD" that have "Sell thru" dates of 7/17-7/28 stamped on the package.
- 6.4-ounce trays of "F&L CAFE Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad" that have "Best Before" dates of 7/23-8/3 stamped on the package.
- 6.9-ounce trays of "F&L CAFE Salad, Chef Salad" dates of 7/23-8/3 stamped on the package.
Listeria Food Poisoning
The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is found in soil and water. It tends to contaminate foods from animals, such as meats and unpasteurized dairy products.The bacteria can live on surfaces for years. They're killed by thorough cooking. However, contamination of food processing plants can spread the bacteria to cooked foods. Moreover, listeria can grow and multiply in the refrigerator.
Most people with intact immune systems do not suffer severe listeria infection. However, disease caused by listeria -- listeriosis -- can be very severe. Each year, the CDC estimates there are 1,600 cases in the U.S., with 260 deaths.
Listeriosis usually begins with diarrhea or other gut symptoms and progresses to fever and muscle aches. Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include headache, stiff neck, loss of balance, and convulsions.
Infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or dangerous infection of the newborn.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20110727/listeria-forces-2-recalls-of-ready-to-eat-chicken-meat?page=2
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WANNA LAUGH?!?!
A husband and his wife were sound asleep when suddenly the phone rang.
The husband picked up the phone and said, "Hello? How the heck do I know? What do I look like, a weatherman?" He then slammed the phone down and settled into bed.
"Who was that?" asked his wife.
"I don't know. It was some guy who wanted to know if the coast was clear."
The husband picked up the phone and said, "Hello? How the heck do I know? What do I look like, a weatherman?" He then slammed the phone down and settled into bed.
"Who was that?" asked his wife.
"I don't know. It was some guy who wanted to know if the coast was clear."
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NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE PRESSURE!
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PREPARING FOR A RECESSION OR DEPRESSION
It’s just my nature to be a wide eyed optimist. I tend to see the good in people, always hope for the best, and still believe in happy endings. That’s why it’s out of character for me to be so concerned about what’s coming in our Country’s near future. I’ve read all the literature and talked to some experts and, in spite of my positive attitude, there’s no avoiding the fact that we’re headed for a Great Recession, if not a Depression.
So what do we do? The experts have lists of precautions we should take, but I’ve chosen the ones I think will be most helpful if a recession, or God forbid, a depression were to come about.
First: Prepare as for any emergency. Stock up on survival supplies: water, fuel, non-perishable foods, medications, personal hygiene items, batteries, flashlight and water purifying tablets.
Next: Save as much as you can. If you have the money to buy gold or silver, do it. If you can pre-pay your mortgage and pay off your credit cards, do it. It’s best to be as debt free as possible. At the very least you should have an emergency fund that equals 3 months of living expenses.
Finally: Learn to prepare inexpensive meals from scratch. Get a cookbook like Depression Era Recipes by Patricia R. Wagner or Stories and Recipes of the Great Depression of the 1930's, Volume III by Rita Van Amber Paske.
Remember to keep a positive attitude. Remind yourself: "This too will pass." The best way to prepare for a coming Recession or Depression is simply that: TO PREPARE!
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MEMORIES....
Dawn Boyle
As many of you have read we went out on a limb late last year and purchased a bigger boat. It has all the luxuries of home..air conditioning, central vac, an in house dish washer (me), and at this point I think we have 4 grills. We have done some short trips. Gone to numerous restaurants. Slept over with our awesome Tobay friends almost every weekend, and Gregory launched the girls dingy this past weekend.
We have crab traps, clam rakes, boogie boards, and Mommy's very own floating lounge (still in box). We watch movies on the beach on giant "screens" aka sheets and hand out glow sticks like they are going out of style. We dine at our two very own restaurants and play at the water park and newly installed mini-golf. We celebrate birthdays and all watch out for each others kids. I have made a number of new friends, but have also rekindled friendships from long ago and solidified casual acquaintances, now to be some of my go-to people. We really are a family - of course there is some MAJOR dysfunction, but what good family is void of that?
Along with all the fun does come some sad...we had the unfortunate experience this week of having someone lose a child. He was 22 years old and happened to be hit by a car while walking on the shoulder of a road in Suffolk County. I never met him, but know his parents. My heart breaks for Snug As A Bug and their family. One thing is for certain, their Tobay family will be there for them, cause that is just how it goes down at the beach.
REST IN PEACE E.F.
MAY GOD HELP YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
HE SAID, SHE SAID
How does a man find a woman who is beautiful, smart, funny, & rich?
He gets married 4 times.
A male-to-female transexual was recently interviewed on a radio talk show.
The DJ asked the transexual about what, if any, pain the person experienced
during the operation. The transexual replied, "Well, when they cut my penis off,
that really didn't hurt too much. Even when they implanted the breasts in my
chest, well, that really didn't hurt too much either...."
"Then you didn't experience any real physical pain at all then?"
"Hell no! It hurt like hell when they stuck that big fucking needle in my
head and sucked out all my brains and then cut my salary in half!"
HOW TO TRANSLATE "WOMANSPEAK"
When She Says: No...................
She Really Means: Yes.
When She Says: Of course I'm not upset.................
She Really Means: Of course I'm upset, you moron!
When She Says: I might as well tell you Bob and I are seeing each other.........
She Really Means: Bob and I are having sex.
When She Says: I feel I've known you my whole life.....
She Really Means: I'm drunk.
When She Says: Will you respect me in the morning?.....
She Really Means: You won't tell your friends, will you?
When She Says: I never do this on my first date........
She Really Means: I always do this on my first date.
When She Says: Don't touch me there....................
She Really Means: Touch me there, but I'm going to stop you the first few times.
When She Says: You're...so manly.......................
She Really Means: You need to shave and you sweat a lot.
When She Says: Hello? Oh yes. Didn't we meet at the bar Friday night?....
She Really Means: I've been waiting by the phone for three days
When She Says: Let's not talk "commitment". Let's just see what happens......
She Really Means: I'm not taking any birth control pills.
When She Says: You're certainly lovely tonight.........
She Really Means: Is sex all you ever think about?
When She Says: I can't believe you're here.It must be fate......
She Really Means: I've been following you all day.
When She Says: I'm particular who I have sex with......
She Really Means: I draw the line at barnyard animals.
When She Says: I'm not emotional and I'm not over-reacting......
She Really Means: I'm having my period.
When She Says: I hope you're not disappointed..........
She Really Means: I'm flat chested.
When She Says: Want to come upstairs for a nightcap?...
She Really Means: Want to come upstairs and have sex?
When She Says: Just come upstairs for a drink..........
She Really Means: Maybe if I get you drunk you'll have sex with me.
When She Says: I love a man who takes charge...........
She Really Means: You're picking up the bill, aren't you?
When She Says: Be romantic...turn out the lights.......
She Really Means: I have flabby thighs.
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